Winter Art Projects

Posted on March 25, 2012 by probinson

Pre-Kindergarten The pre-k students learn about artist Franz Marc and his love for animals and use of primary colors. Inspired by Marc students trace an animal template and color it in using one of the primary colors. The other two colors they use for the background.   Kindergarten Having fun with 3D!!! The students have fun creating a paper sculpture. … Continue reading →

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St. Francis of Assisi School Celebrates Service

Posted on January 8, 2012 by nchalifour

  This year, as we have for the last eight  years, St.FrancisSchoolwill sponsor a Blood Drive during Catholic Schools Week.  The special thing about this event, besides assisting the American Red Cross, is that it brings together the different organizations of our Parish and school.  Members of the Ladies Guild bake goodies for the canteen table; they also help at … Continue reading →

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The Art Gallery for December

Posted on December 30, 2011 by probinson

Pre-Kindergarten Advent Angels The students used tissue paper squares to add color and texture to their angels. The color squares reflected those colors found in the advent wreath – pink and purple for the candles and green for the wreath. Crayons were used to add color to the wings and a black crayon was used to create the features on the face. … Continue reading →

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Scholastic Book Fair Coming in November

Posted on October 7, 2011 by rvanuden

The Scholastic Book Fair will be visiting St. Francis School during the week of November 13, 2011!  Children and parents will have an opportunity to purchase books and other items during school hours on Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18, 2011. Additional Family Hours will be available Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Hope to see you there!

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The Art Gallery for October

Posted on September 27, 2011 by probinson

A Bunch of Balloon Colors The pre-k students learned about the colors that make up the color wheel. The 3 most important colors (primary colors) are red, yellow, and blue. They learned that by mixing two of the primary colors they get a secondary color. Red + blue = purple, red + yellow = orange, and yellow + blue = … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Record Reminder

Posted on September 1, 2011 by rvanuden

Library classes will begin on Thursday, September 8 for Grades PK through 6. Please remember to bring your Summer Reading Records with you to Library class. If you have misplaced your Reading Record, please record the amount of time read over the summer on a piece of paper with your name on it. Please be certain that parents sign your … Continue reading →

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Oops I forgot to ask for copier paper!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by jmcneill

Hello Parents, OOPS! I just noticed that my supply list does not list copier paper. If each student could bring in one ream of white, 8 1/2 by 11 size paper that would be fantastic! I apologize for not having this on the supply list. Thank you! Mrs. McNeill

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Welcome First Graders!

Posted on August 28, 2011 by jmcneill

Hello First Graders! I am so excited to see you! As you know the first day of school is now on Tuesday, August 30th! It will be a full day! During the month of September we will explore the classroom, get to know one another, learn what guided, shared and partner reading is, review our vowel sounds, write in our … Continue reading →

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Music Classes begin week of September 5th

Posted on August 22, 2011 by sgallagan

Welcome to all our new students and to all our returning students, welcome back. I hope that your summer was a restful one. As we begin our 2011-2012 school year, I look forward to getting started and having a great time learning and singing with you. As in years past we will prepare for our weekly school Masses.  Shortly after … Continue reading →

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Welcome Kindergartners

Posted on August 20, 2011 by nchalifour

On August 30th we will welcome our Kindergarten class  to St.Francis School.  This year’s class has 16 children:  10 girls and 6 boys.    There is an Open House for the children on Monday , August 29th from 8:15 – 11:00 AM.   We are planning an Alphabetical Scavenger Hunt to help children familiarize themselves with the classroom and school.  Everyone is invited to participate in … Continue reading →

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