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 

March 18 - April 12, 2013

Read Across America Day

Friday, March 1, 2013

Raffle Winners for Grades 3, 4, 5, & 6!

All proceeds go towards scholarships for  King Philip High School seniors pursuing a career in education. 

Recess Gymnastics!
Grade 6 Girls!

Bucket Fillers - March 22, 2013

Charlie G. in Mrs. McFadden's class helped the teacher.
Ryan C. in Mrs. McFadden's class helped the teacher.
Gavin M. in Mrs. McFadden's class helped the teacher.
Max N. in Mrs. McFadden's class helped the teacher.
Sean M. in Mrs. McFadden's class helped the teacher. 
Jack H. in Mrs. Fontes' class complimented a friend for a good throw at recess.
David D. in Mrs. Tucceri's class complimented a friend for a good throw at recess.
Ian H. in Mrs. Mrs. Pericles' class stuck up for his friend.
Jimmy K. in Mrs. Moore's class always volunteers to hold the door for everyone going to lunch.
Audrey O. in Mrs. Fontes' class helped one of her friends get help.
Nick P. in Mrs. Johnston's helped a student with his instrument.  
Jake B. in Mrs. Grout's class encouraged Tommy M. during his speech, and he felt better.
Connor C. in Mrs. Horton's class helped a friend pick up a pencil and shared a snack with a friend. 
Tristan L. in Mrs. Johnston's class said thank you to the teacher for holding the door.

Collin S. in Mrs. Klassman's Class helped a friend with a math problem.

Lisa G. in Mrs. Klassman's Class went and played with a friend at recess.

Bucket Fillers - April 5, 2013

Nicole K. in Mrs. Horton's class helped her friend.

Veronica R. in Ms. Binette's class helped a friend carry some things to her locker.

Ali B. in Mrs. Michenzie's class for sitting with a girl at the boys' table.

Sarah L. in Mrs. Klassman's class let me borrow a book.

Hailee L. in Mrs. Michenzie's class makes me laugh and smile whenever I'm not in the best mood.

Eli R. in Mrs. Pericles' class put up my chair because I have an injury.

Ally S. in Mrs. Tucceri's class helped a friend feel better.

Abby C. in Mrs. Tucceri's class made me feel better when I was sad.

Ian H. in Mrs. Pericles' class stuck up for me.

Quinn B. in Mrs. Klassman's class helped me when I got hurt.

Michael N. in Mrs. Fontes' class let me use his review packet to correct my answers when I was out.

Griffin M. in Mrs. Fontes' class brought all my class materials when I went to the bathroom.

Tommy D. in Mrs. Horton's class helped a friend pick up things that fell out of his desk. 

Tanner S. in Ms. Binette's class helped me out when I was sad and played with me at recess.

Evan S. in Ms. Binette's class brought my lunch, coat, and water bottle outside for me.

Michael C. in Mrs. Fonte's class went and got my trumpet in my classroom when I forgot it. 

Grade 5 Students in Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Grout Class Research Astronomy 

March 14, 2013 - Celebrating PI (3.14) DAY
Grade 6 Students in Mrs. McNeillie's Class 

Find the meaning of pi with circle snacks!

BUILDING SPAGHETTI TOWERS - GRADE 5

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math 

Students in Mrs. Horton's 5th grade classroom are applying their S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in a hands on engineering lesson.

The Freeman-Kennedy Morning Show!

Grade 6 Students Taping the Morning Show for the entire school!

The Freeman-Kennedy Morning Show comes to every classroom 

through the SMART Board!

Grade 4 Students Playing Football With Mr. Brogan

Boston Children's Hospital

Coins for Cures Fundraiser

"Kids Helping Kids"

So far we have collected a total of $5,086.84!  Awesome job!

We have one more week to see if we have reached our goal!

A huge thank you to all the parent volunteers who have helped depositing change into the Coin Star machines over the past six week.  We couldn't have done this without your help!

 

Massachusetts Children's Book Awards

Sixty students in grades 4-6 read an additional 340 books above and beyond their regular classroom assignments to participate in Salem State University's 2013 MCBA program. The MCBA program is voluntary and administered in the school library.  Students must read 5 books from the MCBA book list to be eligible to vote for their favorite book.  

The Freeman-Kennedy School MCBA winner is "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea which was also the winner across the state and received the MCBA award.

Advanced Band Wins the GOLD at the MICCA 

(Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association)

Have a wonderful April vacation with family and friends.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Altham-Hickey

February 4 - March 15, 2013

Winter Band Concert

Directed by: Mr. John Fouracre

Mr. Fouracre welcomed families and friends to the Winter Beginning Band Concert.  The students did an amazing job, and we are all very proud of their hard work!

The percussion section included Charles A., Nick B., Kara B., Ethan H., Paige K., Declan M., John M. Tanner S., and Catherine S.

Kevin P., Jeremy W., Jake S. and Liam P. play the trumpets with enthusiasm and talent!

Holly C. and Jaclyn A. play a duet on the clarinets. 

Dylan B. and Patrick H. play a duet on the saxophones.

                                                    Madison S. plays a flute solo.

Grade 3 Students Vote on New Dog Licenses for Norfolk

Mr. Dooley, the Town Clerk in Norfolk, worked with the entire third grade team.  In Social Studies, they study the the town of Norfolk and through this lesson, made a connection to the voting process and how it works.  All students had an opportunity to develop and vote for a dog license.  Mr. Dooley went to visit each third grade classroom to show off the new dog license.  Each student received a dog license.

Students in Mrs. McFadden's class love the blue dog license. 

Mrs. Klassman's students show off the new dog licenses!

King Philip Basketball Teams Visit Freeman-Kennedy 

SAFEE InitiativeStudent Athletes For Excellence in Education

On Thursday, February 7, 2013, the King Philip boys and girls basketball ball teams came to visit the students at the Freeman-Kennedy School.  Some students shared their favorite childhood book and discussed the importance of reading every day.  Students in Mrs. Horton's fifth grade class enjoyed listening to these stories.

The basketball players also enjoyed having lunch with the third grade students.

The basketball players participated in physical education class with Mrs. Horton's fifth grade class.

They discussed the importance of sportsmanship and inclusion.

Bucket Fillers February 15, 2013 

Johnny C. in Mrs. Moore's Class helped me pick up my crayons that fell.

Kelly C. in Mrs. Moore's Class played with me at recess when I had no one to play with.

Luke Y. in Mrs. Klassman's Class had nothing to do at recess and Luke played with me.

Ben K. in Mrs. Johnston's Class held the door open for me this morning when I had my hands full.

Annebelle T. in Mrs. Moore's Class helped me with my animal report.

Bucket Fillers  March 1, 2013 

Sean P. in Mrs. Horton's Class helped me on my math problems.

Jack N. in Mrs. Horton's Class helped put down my chair when my hands were full of books.

Marie K. in Mrs. Horton's Class takes an hour out of her day to teach the class Japanese.

Gavin M. in Mrs. McFadden's Class helped me make something I didn't know how to make.

Amir S. in Mrs. Michenzie's Class is very nice to the new student in our class this year.

Cassidy M. in Mrs. Klassman's Class brought in some books and shared them with me.

Bucket Fillers March 15, 2013 

Danny M. in Mrs. Klassman's Class was extremely kind to his friend when he got an answer wrong.

Noah F. in Mrs. Klassman's  Class was so kind to his friend when he was called on and responded incorrectly.

Jimmy K. in Mrs. Moore's Class took down my chair for me in the morning. 

Jamie G. in Mrs. Klassman's Class took the time to help a friend with his 8 tables.

Celebrating the 100th Day of School 

Students in third grade are aging very quickly!  There appears to be a lot of old students attending school.

David E. in Mrs. Michenzie's fifth grade class is looking charming at 100!

Fourth graders dressed like they were 100!

Career Fair 

Sponsored By: Norfolk Girl Scouts Troop 3616 - March 6, 2013

Meghan Pillar, Eliza Sheehan, and Caitlin Donahue organized an amazing Career Fair for fifth and sixth grade girls.  The young ladies brainstormed an idea on how to earn their Silver Award for Girl Scouts.  In order to earn this award, each girl had to perform fifty hours of community service.  They did an outstanding job recruiting women from various professions to come and speak about their careers.  We had over thirty young ladies learn about different professions.  Below you will find some great pictures of this event. 

Would you be interested in being a chef?

Would you be interested in becoming a firefighter?

Would you be interested in cosmetology? 

Grade 5 Hall of Fame

Mrs. Horton's and Mrs. Grout's Classes Dissect Owl Pellets

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Sean P. is ready for St. Patrick's Day!!

Have a wonderful weekend with family and friends! 

Sincerely, Mrs. Altham-Hickey