FSE Celebrates the 100th Day of School
Franklin Smith kindergarteners enjoyed the 100th day of school in geriatric fashion. Students brought 100 Day posters, made 100 day snacks, participated in the 100 Day Parade (with many parents cheering and snapping pictures), counted to 100 numerous times, and of course dressed-up like 100 year olds. Some students took the part of being 100 years old seriously by using their canes to help them get around and you could hear “oh, my hip hurts” from all four kindergarten classrooms. The kindergarten teachers even joined the fun!
FSE “Literacy Night on the Town”
Franklin Smith Elementary celebrated their love of literacy and encouraged family participation in literacy activities at home by hosting “Literacy Night on the Town”. There were over 482 people in attendance which included 225 FSE students. Everyone in attendance received a free spaghetti dinner in the Bistro (over 500 breadsticks were consumed). Throughout the school families could enjoy the K-5 writing gallery, reader’s theater performances, learn how to use and find electronic literacy resources at home, get “into the book” in the Fancy Nancy room, as well as sit around the campfire with Mark Twain, and much more! Each student left with a free book and all in attendance were entered into the raffle. There were 23 raffle give-aways from 7 local business partners. The entire staff pulled together to make this event memorable and worthwhile. Literacy awareness definitely filtered out into the neighborhood and beyond FSE’s doors because of this amazing night.
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Fall Hoe Down
· FSE celebrated their annual Fall Hoe Down during Red Ribbon Week by ‘Giving Drugs the Boot’ on Wednesday, October 26th. The students started the day by listening to Mr. Doll’s traveling Alaskan show. Mr. Doll travled to Alaska over the summer on his motorcycle. He showed the kids his gear that is necessary to survive on the open road. Mr. Doll also shared pictures of his trip. The special class teachers taught the students how to line dance and took all of the students on a hayride. Fun was had by all at FSE!
Community Unity Week at FSE
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Chiefs Red Friday Spirit School
FSE was excited to have a visit from Terrance Copper and KC Wolf. The students learned about Terrance and how he lives a healthy life. FSE received a Red Friday Spirit School Football. The students are excited to eat healthy, maintain an active life, and cheer on the Chiefs!
This season, the Kansas City Chiefs have launched the Chiefs Red Friday Spirit School program. Through this initiative, the organization recognizes local schools that exhibit Chiefs fandom for all to see. Each week’s winning school receives a congratulatory assembly led by members of the “Chiefs Community Caring Team,” focusing on the Chiefs “PLAY 60” message.
Franklin Smith Elementary was chosen for a “Chiefs Community Caring Team” school assembly. The Chiefs will also recognize a local NFL PLAY 60 Super School this year. One of 34 NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools are selected from throughout the country, this to be determined local school will receive a $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 health and wellness grant. It will be presented at a special “Chiefs Community Caring Team” school visit, which will be held later this season. We hope FSE will be chosen!
The “Chiefs Community Caring Team,” led by Clark and Tavia Hunt along with the entire Hunt Family, includes members from the Chiefs organization who participate in community outreach efforts throughout the year. It consists of not only position groups but also the Chiefs Rookie Club, Chiefs Women’s Organization, KC Wolf, Chiefs Cheerleaders, Chiefs Ambassadors, alumni, Chiefs Red Coaters and other Chiefs staff members.
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