The FS Interschool SEPTA is hosting a fundraiser by offering Autism Acceptance T-shirts and sweatshirts for purchase. The online store is live and will stay open until Monday, February 27 @ 11:59pm. The orders will be delivered to schools for
distribution.
In support of World Autism Acceptance Day, students and staff are encouraged to wear their shirt or something blue on Monday, April 3.
Link to purchase: https://lifestylessports.chipply.com/FranklinS.../store.aspx
Kids Corner has been updated! Please read our student reporters' stories here: https://www.franklinsquare.k12.ny.us/resources/kids_corner
It was such an honor to host Dr. Anurag Purwar and some Nassau County Superintendents & technology leaders yesterday to learn more about Snappy XO Robots! We were so lucky to also have some of our Washington Street students present to assist in the building process 🤖
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Yesterday, some of our students were recognized at the BOE meeting for their efforts and success in the AAUW writing contest.
The AAUW writing contest allowed students from ages 9-11 to express what Democracy means to them.
Way to go!
Yesterday we honored one of our 3rd graders for logging the most hours spent coding for Polk Street during Hour of Code week!
@3_pss
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Franklin Square!
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Happy New Year from Franklin Square UFSD!
Washington Street School chorus and band members performed in the annual WSS Winter Concert on December 22nd. To watch some of the highlights, go to our YouTube channel or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLtR9ZSxqsk.
Writing Awards: Six district students Emily Revello, Luke Giancarlo, Vincent Wu, Jocelyn Kelly, Michael Buck and Tanya Sohal were honored at the American Association of University Women’s Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Dec. 14. The writing contest invited students from ages 9-11 to express what democracy means to them.
1st grade held their annual candy-inspired "Gingerbread House" event. Parents and grandparents joined in all the fun with their creative building and designing skills. The completed gingerbread houses were wrapped in cellophane to be displayed as holiday centerpieces.
Ugly Sweater Day, Holiday Concert and Deck the Doors voting! We’re ready for the holidays! #wearewss
John Street School chorus and band members performed in the annual JSS Winter Concert on December 20th. To watch some of the highlights, go to our YouTube channel or https://youtu.be/_XgIorjhRrc.
Polk Street School chorus and band members performed in the annual PSS Winter Concert on December 20th. To watch some of the highlights, go to our YouTube channel or https://youtu.be/zHd-XPhrtVw.
To help those in need this holiday season, Polk Street School students participated in four separate donation drives from November through December.
Students in Girl Scout Troop 1383 hosted a socks/accessories drive for Hannah’s Socks, a non-profit organization that serves those affected by homelessness and poverty, low-income seniors, active military personnel, and underprivileged children in schools. The Girl Scouts also included positive handwritten messages in each pair of socks collected. More than 300 pairs of socks were donated.
Additionally, Polk students brought in toy donations for the Hance Family Foundation Toy Drive, the 31st annual John Theissen Children’s Foundation Holiday Toy Drive and Assemblyman Ed Ra's annual Holiday Toy Drive.
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
Don't miss the fall edition of the Franklin Square Courier. Available on the district website under Announcements and on the District Tab, under Newsletters!
Coffee with Superintendent Dr. Jared Bloom will be held on Dec. 12!
In honor of Veterans Day, Polk Street School invited local veterans and veteran relatives of students to attend two assemblies on Nov. 10. Principal Gilbert Torossian welcomed families, student-speakers shared words of thanks to the veterans in attendance and, the whole room joined in singing “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”
John Street School kindergarteners commemorated the 50th day of school with a 1950s-themed celebration. They enjoyed “Let the Good Times Roll” coloring crafts, “Rockin’ to the 50th Day” number tracing activity, and tunes from the 1950s as they hula-hooped.
