Buddy Lunches are back! Today our entire student population participated in lunch with their Buddy Class. Grades K and 3, 1 and 4, and 2 and 5 met for an extended lunch in the Kossmann MPR. Buddy classes will get togther for two more lunches and teacher-arragned events throughout the school year living our mindset of two buildings, one school.
Many thanks to our Food Services staff - Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Marcus, Mrs. Treacy, and Ms. Blakeslee; our Custodians Mr. Paparella and Mr. Hardy; our bus drivers/aides Mrs. Sommerkorn and Mr. Backer - who brought the students to Kossmann in the rain; as well as our lunch supervisors and lunch aides for making today's special event possible.
The PTA Reflections Arts contest deadline is extended to this Friday, December 9. See the image below for details. We look forward to seeing those expressions!
FKS second graders and their families enjoyed Colonial Day this morning. Students presented their research on different aspects of colonial life, engaged with craft activities, games, and enjoyed their homemade butter over muffins. We are so proud of the students' presentations to such a large auidence! Many thanks to our second grade team of teachers for all that went into facilitating this event and to our parents for their support.
Spirit Day tomorrow! Wear your Spirit Wear!
School Store tomorrow for our Flocktown students!
Our first graders put on a Thanksgiving Day parade for Kossmann and Flocktown students this afternoon. It was an enjoyable way to end the day before the holiday! Many thanks to first grade team of teachers and our 1st grade parents for you efforts at home with the 'floats'!
From Team FKS to all of our families, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoyable holiday weekend.
And lastly this week, today was CRAZY HAIR DAY! We saw a lot of fun, crazy hair today. That's the spirit, Wolves! And some of the adults got in on it too.
FKS Alum, WMCHS Freshman, and Miss Ramapo Valley's Outstanding Teen, Delaney Higgins read to Flocktown students this morning as part of her Social Impact Initiative. We are very proud of Delaney and humbled that she thought of her elementary school and our students to spend some time with.
As part of recognizing Native American Heritage Month, our K-5 students attended a PTA provided assembly today titled 'Ways of the Lenape', in which students learned how the Lenape lived 500 years ago on the same land we do today. Students learned about and experienced the tools, clothing, toys, games, medicine, and music that were part of the Lenni Lenapes’ daily lives.
It was also a treat for our grades 3-5 students that the assembly was held in the Kossmann building! The reactions of those who went through Kossmann and have not been back in a while were really fun to hear. Many thanks as always to our PTA and Assemblies Chair, Mrs. Rafter, for bringing us these engaging learning opportunities.
Mrs. Wehrhahn's 3rd grade zoologists observe their growing crayfish!
Kossmann Kindergarten artists made these playful line monsters in art class! Students focused on line, color and shape to create a colorful watercolor resist painting/collage. Artists did a super job drawing, painting, cutting and gluing.
Crazy Hair Day tomorrow!
Pick Up Patrol Quick Tip: How to make a plan change for your child's dismissal!
Many thanks to our PTA and the Book Fair Committee to bring us the Holiday Book Fair during Parent-Teacher Conferences this week.
Our 5th graders visted the Pequest Hatchery remotely today as part of the year long trout release project. Students learned about their rainbow trout spawning and release programs that stock NJ's waterways. Many thanks to our 5th grade team for coordinating this informative and enjoyable learning experience.
The veterans of Post 1776 held a Q&A assembly with 5th graders following the flag raising ceremony at Flocktown. The veterans shared the learning experiences that were important to their service and emphasized the importance of learning and service.
Veterans Day at Flocktown.
On Monday, we were honored to host our local veterans from Post 1776 to recognize Veterans Day. Our veterans raised the flag with students during ceremonies at each building. Our 5th graders beautifully sang My Country Tis of Thee and the Star Spangled Banner. Thank you Mrs. Fessenden and our 5th graders for your contribution to this special morning.
Last week, Mrs. Sokol, Mrs. Antonov, and Mrs. Condron coordinated Mix It Up FKS Day at Kossmann and Flocktown. Mix It Up Day has students sit with those they typically do not sit with at lunch. Students have questions to ask of those at their table to discover their interests and to see what they may have in common others. Mix It Up Day is an important activity for building community and connection. Thank you Mrs. Sokol, Mrs. Antonov, Mrs. Condron, our lunch supervisors, and classroom teachers for making Mix It Up Day a success!
Mrs. Breen's and Mrs. Kurtz' class testing the Pumpkin Catapults they designed and created during STEM time.
