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

April 14, 2013 - May 3, 2013

MARC Bullying Prevention Lesson

 Kindergarten & Grade 5 Students

Students and teachers in grade 5 traveled over to the H. Olive Day School to work collaboratively with kindergarten students on a bullying prevention paired lesson.  As you can see by the pictures below, everyone truly enjoyed partnering up with each other to learn how to prevent bullying from happening in our schools.

Bucket Fillers Week of April 26, 2013

Noah F. in Mrs. Klassman's included me in a game of football at recess. 

Brendan K. in Mrs. McFadden's class stood up for me!

Della C. in Mrs. Pericles' class gave up her 2nd base position in the baseball field during gym class so that another student could have it. 

Kelly C. in Mrs. Moore's class invited a person working alone to join her group!

Charlie G. in Mrs. McFadden's class helped a student in his class with his school work.

Mia in Mrs. Pericles' class is really nice to me and never leaves anyone out!

Sydney O. in Mrs. Trombert's class asked a student to listen as someone was talking.

Liz F. (not pictured) in Mrs. McFadden's class helped me with me grammar. 

Nolan F. (not pictured) in Mrs. McFadden's class helped me when I dropped all of my papers. 

Elise W. in Miss Binette's class helped me and some other friends clean up at indoor recess when there wasn't any time left.  She wasn't even playing with us!

Katrina S. in Miss Binette's Class included me in a game at recess.

Emily D. in Mrs. Grout's class is a good friend that I can trust and helps me with math problems.

Lily M in Mrs. Williamson's class complimented a classmate on his work on their group project.  She really made him feel good!

Morgan P. in Mrs. Fontes' class helped me with some work when I was having trouble.

Cameron C. in Mrs. Tucceri's class carried a teacher's heavy school bags into her room, and I didn't even ask him to do it!

Hands on Science

Students in Mrs. McSweeney's class are tending to their outdoor flower garden.  Last fall they planted bulbs and they are flourishing with the help of students.  Students used the recycled rain water to help feed the plants.  Soon they will be integrating math by measuring the height and growth of the flowers. Nice job!  They look amazing in the court yard!

 Mrs. O'Toole's 5th Grade Class 

Hands on Science 

Students in Mrs. O'Toole's class are learning about the phases of the moon. In this activity, the students represent the earth, and they are placing the different phases of the moon around the earth. 

Chefs to School

Students participate in an after school activity at Freeman-Kennedy School.  They are learning about how to make healthy recipes.  They have the opportunity to try new foods and are amazed at how much they like them!  All the recipes are very yummy and nutritious! 

Exciting News From H. Olive Day!

We have some very exciting news from the H. Olive Day School! At a February meeting, the Community Preservation Commission approved using some of their funds to create a new playground and field at HOD. The use of these funds needs to be approved at the Norfolk Town Meeting that will take place on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the King Philip Middle School. A new playground will not only provide a safe, accessible and fun place for the children of HOD and the community to play and socialize, but it will also enhance the learning that takes place all day long at HOD!


Have a great weekend with family and friends! 
Sincerely,
Mrs. Altham-Hickey
Principal