December 2013

Bucket Fillers of the Month - November!

All of these students got to each lunch with Mrs. Altham-Hickey and Mrs. Whitmore by being nominated for showing RESPECT during the month of November.  As a reward, each student made their own sundae and their parents received a postcard in the mail which recognzied what they were nominated for through a bucket biller slip!  Nice job everyone! 

RESPECT Post Card Winners!

As part of our school wide RESPECT campaign, each student at Freeman-Kennedy School was asked to illustrate a picture for a postcard pertaining to the school code of conduct, "RESPECT."  The purpose of the postcard is to inform parents when their child has been selected to eat lunch with Mrs. Altham-Hickey and Ms. Whitmore.  All the Bucket Fillers of the Week winners' names are placed in a grade level bucket.  Six are chosen from each grade at random for the luncheon.

Nate G. in Mrs. Moore's class won the postcard illustration contest for third grade.  The postcard illustrates a boy asking another boy if he can play soccer.  

                

Molly P. in Mrs. Longobardi's class won the postcard illustration contest for fourth grade.    Molly designed the word RESPECT with all the letters turned into people holding hands.  

Grace C. in Mrs. Tucceri's class won the postcard illustration contest for fifth grade.  Grace designed a postcard  which shows "Treating others as you would like to be treated."

Emily H. in Mr. Brogan's class won the postcard illustration contest for sixth grade. Emily designed a world full of RESPECT with students holding hands around the world.  

Bucket Filler of the Week - December 6th 

Ian O. in Mrs. Leidner's class was really nice when I took my test.  He was the only one that said, "Good" or "Great."

Jason C. in Mrs. Leidner's class let me play with him at recess.

Maddy R. in Miss Binette's class asked to get by on the playground and did not shove.

Jackie D. in Mrs. Klassman's class picked up for me when I went to the nurse.

Andrew S. in Mrs. Leidner's class helped me with my work.

Matt S. in Mr. Cavanaugh's social studies class returned my lost water bottle.

Lisa G. in Mrs. Longobardi's class for her honesty. 

Mrs. Longobardi's fourth grade class for being respectful and helpful to a substitute teacher.

Joel S. in Mrs. Teague's class for letting me borrow his science notes.

Stephen M. in Mrs. Moore's class got my book bin for me when I forgot to get it.

Piper S. in Mrs. Longobardi's class was very patient and understanding in the library dealing with books that were due.

Bucket Filler of the Week - December 13th

Jillian F. in Mrs, O'Toole's class helped another student in class.

The entire grade 3 class nominated by Mrs. Boyd and Ms. Lassesy for walking back from lunch quietly.

Gabby C. in Mrs. Pericles class invited a friend to play with her during indoor recess.

Lauren B. in Mrs. Moore's class invited a friend to draw with her during indoor recess.

Seth L. in Mrs. Williamson's class held his hand out to help Micah across the ice entering the playground.

Abby C. in Mrs. McNeillie's class offered to help another student with flashcards. 

Sarah G. in Mr. Cavanaugh's class generously shared  some delicious home made snicker doodles. 

Nate G. in Mrs. Moore's class always includes another friend and never lets anyone down.

Faith R. in Mr. Cavanaugh's included another student who had no one to play with at indoor recess.

Thomas S. in Mrs. Longobardi's class tried out for student council and didn't make it however, he was the first in our class to congratulate and applaud for the winner!

Cameron B. in Mrs. Pericles class let me join a game at recess.  He told me how to play and passed to me a lot!

Bucket Filler of the Week - December 20th 

Emma B. in Mrs. Horton's class stood up for me.

Ben in Mrs. Pericles class let me play football and someone passed the ball to me.

Oliva M. in Mrs. Teague's class stood up for a boy in our class.

Violet R. in Mrs. Moore's class noticed a friend in need of a tissue and we were out.  Without being asked, she offered her own personal tissue to her classmate.

Matt S. in Mrs. Bosh's homeroom stood up for a friend.

Jack N. cheered me up when I got stressed out in class.

John C. in Mrs. Teague's class sat with me at the lunch table.

Jessica G. in Mrs. Moore's class sat with s friend sitting alone at lunch. 

Reese S. in Mrs. Moore's class sat with a friend sitting alone at lunch.

New Playground at Freeman-Kennedy School 

Mrs. Horton's 5th Grade Class - First Hour of Code! 

Sound Presentations

Grade 3 - Mrs. Trombert's Class 

Native American Perspectives - Grade 3 

Gingerbread House Making With 

Mrs. Altham-Hickey and Mrs. Whitmore

NCL Gala Winner - Emily C.

Emily C. and four of her closest friends had the opportunity to make gingerbread houses with the principal and assistant principal.  We had an amazing time with the girls.  Awesome job decorating!!

  Winter Chorus Concert - Directed by: Leslie Levine 

The Santa Foundation Donations 

Thank you to all of you  who generously supported the Santa Foundation this year.

King Philip Survey - Please Read and Fill Out!

Below is a link to the King Philip Regional School District survey about district priorities. The survey is going to remain open until approximately the second week in January.

Here it is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3T68GQ6

Thank you, 

Dr. Elizabeth Zielinski, Superintendent of Schools

King Philip Regional School District

Happy Holidays!

I would like to wish all the Freeman-Kennedy students and families a wonderful holiday season.  We will return to school on Thursday, January 2, 2014.  Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Lisa Altham-Hickey

Principal

November 2013

Grade Level Thankful Trees

 Freeman-Kennedy students are grateful for many things.

Grade 6 Art

Masterpiece Puzzles

Mrs. Bosh's Class - Goodbye Party for Marie K.

Students in Mrs. Bosh's Class wish Marie well as she moves to Japan!  Good Luck Marie! 

Grade 3 Visits Plimouth Plantation

Mrs. Trombert's class is at Plymouth Rock! 

Grade 5 Research

Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Grout's students doing research for an energy PowerPoint Project using Google Docs. 

Fall Book Fair in The Library

A Season of Giving at Freeman-Kennedy 

Freeman-Kennedy students and staff are supporting families in need during the holiday season.  We have partnered with the Santa Foundation and adopted 6 families.  

Please feel free to take a snowflake or snowman to help a family.  Please bring all donations to Ms. Lassey. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school.  Thank you!

Coats for Kids Collection 

Freeman-Kennedy School will be collecting gently used coats to help those in need.  

Please send your coats into the main office and we will make a donation to Anton's Cleaners.  We will be collecting gently used coats until Friday, January 10, 2014.

School Wide Assembly - "RESPECT" Kick-Off
At Freeman-Kennedy School all students and staff strive to follow the school code of conduct.  In early November we had a school wide assembly to review school expectations and rules.  All students were asked to sign a contract to reinforce the rules we stand by each day to make our school a safe, fun learning environment. 

     4th Grade Singing at RESPECT Kick-Off

   

November - Monthly Theme - "RESPECT"

Bucket Fillers at Freeman-Kennedy School!

Students at each grade level have a large bucket at the front of their hallway.  Students and staff focused on recognizing people who showed respect this month.  They nominate that person by filling out a bucket filler slip!  We hope to see these buckets overflowing with bucket fillers of the week by the end of the year!  

Look at all our Bucket Fillers for November!  Great Job!!

Jack S. in Mrs. Moore's class picked up the book bin he knocked over without being asked.
Flannery D. in Mrs. Leindner's class went out of her way to help clean up a messy table in the lunch room.
Liz F. in Mrs. Teague's classroom let me play with her at recess.
Lauren B. in Mrs. Moore's class is great about greeting the teacher each day with a "good morning" and a smile.
Jacqui M. in Mrs. Moore's class wrote a note on her homework for me to see. She cheered me up because my grandfather passed away.
Tim Z. in Mrs. Moore's class offered to give another boy a pencil because he heard that he didn't have one.
Naja L. in Mrs. Michenzie's class made me feel better when I was sad.
Brandon O. in Mr. Cavanaugh's class helped set up chairs for the RESPECT assembly without being asked.
Brian M. in Mrs. Groenheide's class helped a student new in our class. He told him how things are done.
Brooke S. in Mrs. Johnston's class sat with me because I was sitting alone. 
Emily K. in Mr. Murray's class helped pick up food that wasn't hers in the cafeteria.
Sammie S. in Mrs. Michenzie's class made me feel better when I was sad. 
Garrett T. in Mrs. Groenheide's class gave an extra book to a peer.
Michael C. in Mr. Brogan's class sat with a fellow student at lunch that was having a bad day.
Sean P. in Mr. Cavanaugh's class helped set up chairs for the RESPECT assembly with even being asked. 

Skylar S. in Mrs. Logan's class made sure everyone in the class was included in an activity.

Syndey O. in Mrs. Teague's class helped put together another students notebook for me while she was at reading.  She also included another friend in playing war.

Grace S. in Mrs. Trombert's class joined a student at lunch.

Mallory J. in Mrs. Leidner's class helped another student pick up his pencil box when it dumped on the floor.

Sarah C. in Mrs. Klassman's class showed kindness to a student in Mrs. McSweeney's room.  She is always helpful and kind to her classmates. 

Flannery D. in Mrs. Klassman's class was one of the only people standing in line correctly at recess.

Samantha in Mrs. Moore's class offered to have a conference with a student that had been absent to help out.

Audrey O. in Mrs. McNeillie's science class organzied all my notebooks into a nice neat pile without being asked.

Grace C. is nice and always willing to help.

Emily D. in Mrs. Teague's class for playing with me at recess.

Emma M. in Mrs. Teague's class joined a friend at the peanut table.

John C. in Mrs. Teague's class helped me pick up something on the floor.

Philip H. in Mrs. Trombert's class stood up for me.

Justin Y. in Mrs. Pereia's PE class understood the needs of his classmates.  He exhibited a selfless act. 

Colin D. in Mrs. Moore's class always remains quiet after the whistle is blown at lunch.  He shows the quiet sign to other students, too.  He is a great role model. 

Nate G. in Mrs. Moore's class was very respectful in lunch when I blew the whistle, he continued to be quiet.

Alex P. in Mrs. McNeillie's class always helps me put up extra chairs, even when not asked.

Ryan L. in Mrs. Moore's class filled my bucket when he gave me a kind note about how he thinks I'm a good teacher.

Nickey G. in Mrs. Bosh's class was putting the library notebooks in the bin to straighten up without being asked.

Colin S. in Mrs. Longobardi's class thanked his teacher for buying the supplies to perform a science experiment. 

John Z. in Mrs. Leidner's class helped Kayla with a math problem. 

Norfolk Elementary School Trust

Building Stronger Schools - Builds a Stronger Norfolk 

We are in need of community members willing to give an hour of time once a month to help benefit the children of Norfolk. NEST (Norfolk Elementary Schools Trust) is a group of concerned community members who organize fundraising events in the community to create grants to fund innovative programs for the students of HOD and F/K that go above and beyond the basic curriculum. The mission of NEST is to bring our schools from good to great with these extra programs.   Meetings are typically every third Monday at town hall from 7 to 8pm.  Please contact Jennifer at jenndesan@aol.com if you are interested or check out the website at: www.norfolknest.org

  

NEST’s MISSION
Our mission is simple: To provide the best for our children.  Through funds that we raise, we work with the faculty of the schools to ensure that our children continue to grow and thrive.

In conjunction with the School Department: We help to provide an education that inspires life-long learners and cultivates caring and productive citizens of our ever-changing world.

I would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy Thanksgiving with family and friends.  We thank everyone who contributes to supporting our school in many ways throughout the school year!

Sincerely,

Lisa Altham-Hickey