"Capturing Education in Action" September 2013

Grade 3 Ice Cream Social

In early September, Grade 3 students and families made their own ice cream sundaes in the cafeteria.  It was a nice way to welcome all the new grade three families to the Freeman-Kenndey School.  The event is sponsored by the Student Council and overseen by Mrs. Patrick.  

          Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Leidner helped by placing chocolate sauce and whipped cream 

          on the ice cream  sundaes. 

Mrs. Patrick and Ms. Lassey scooped ice cream!  

The entire grade 3 team made the Ice Cream Social a welcoming experience for all! 

Freeman-Kennedy History Wall Unveiling! 

Katie McMahon and Eleanor Spellman made history come alive at Freeman-Kennedy School on Friday, September 13, 2013.  We now have the opportunity to teach our students about all the important people who made an impact on education within the Norfolk Public Schools.   These young ladies completed 50 hours of community service to achieve their Silver Award in Girl Scouts. 


Senator Richard Ross came to acknowledge all the hard work these young ladies accomplished!  They were each given a official citation from the Massachusetts State Senate.

Adam Kennedy's parents and Priscilla Chick, daughter of Alvin J. Freeman, came to celebrate the History Wall unveiling. They are very proud to have the school named after their family members.

The Spellman Family supported Eleanor in her journey to completing the Silver Award.

The McMahon Family also supported Katie in her journey to completing the Silver Award.

Awesome job on the History Wall!

Integration of iPads 
in Mrs. Tucceri's Class

    Students from Mrs. Tucceri's class are working with iPads to research historical
    documents. 

Readers' Theater in Mrs. Fontes's Class 

    Students in Mrs. Fontes's class perform a Readers' Theater based on the Constitution to           

    celebrate the day.  The historical document was signed on September 17, 1787. 

Investigating States of Matter in 
Mrs. Tucceri & Mrs. Fontes's Class

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Students from Mrs. Fontes's and Mrs. 
    Tucceri's classes investigate changing states of matter by making ice cream. 

Summer Writing Pen Pal Letters 
from Mrs. Teague's Class!

Mrs. Horton's Fifth Grade Class 

Experiments With "Goo Yuck"

Please view the video below to see the students making of  "Goo Yuck"

Mrs. Horton's Class Presents 

Twirly Bird Redesigns 

Library With Mrs. Lavallee

    Students had the opportunity to write their summer reading recommendations on the    SmartBoard. 

Grade 6 girls are holding a book discussion in the library booth.

We are off to a great start at the Freeman-Kennedy!  

Have a great weekend!!

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