Folsom School News

On Monday, April 8, 2024, parts of the United States will be experiencing a total solar eclipse. The timing of the eclipse will occur during our afternoon dismissal. Due to the damage that can occur to the human eye by looking directly at the eclipse, the Folsom School has purchased safe viewing glasses for all students and staff. These glasses can only be used to look directly at the sun.

During the school day, staff members will provide educational experiences and resources to students about solar eclipses, their significance, and the safety precautions necessary for observing them. It is the hope of the Folsom School that all students have an opportunity to view the eclipse, as it is a very infrequent event.

We understand that safety is of utmost importance, and we want to assure you that all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure a safe and enriching experience for our students.

We encourage you to take this opportunity to discuss the solar eclipse with your child at home, fostering their curiosity and excitement about the natural world around them.

If you would prefer that your child NOT view the eclipse, please plan to pick up your child prior to 2PM. Advanced notice via phone or email is encouraged. For questions, please contact the main office.

Sincerely,

Kevin Fricke

Superintendent

Yearbooks are on sale for $30 until April 19th and can be purchased by following the link provided.

https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/FolsomSchool2024

After April 19th the price will increase to $35. All 8th Grade students will receive a complimentary Yearbook.

April 1 thru 5 Spring Break-School Closed

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School Reopens

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1st Grade Animal Wax Museum 10:30 am

SEPAG Meeting Waterford Elementary School 6:00-7:00 pm

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Folsom Spirit Day! Wear Folsom Gear or Colors!

End of 3rd Marking Period

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1st Day of 4th Marking Period

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Home & School Meeting 6:30 pm Library

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Spring Pictures

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Report Cards available on the Parent Portal

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Board of Education Meeting (public hearing on budget) 6:00 pm Library

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Bingo (Doors open at 6:00 pm)

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3rd Grade Field Trip

Winslow Twp Police Junior Police Academy, ages 11-14 will be held 7/29-8/2. Applications are available on their website, must be submitted by 5/1/24

Address/Location
Township of Winslow
125 South Route 73
Hammonton, NJ 08037

As a culminating project, Mrs. Luskin's 2nd Grade students concluded their social studies unit on goods and services by creating their own products and advertisement. The students took on the roles of producer and consumer to sell or purchase goods. In connection to their math money unit, the students used play money to budget and pay for goods in addition to making change for customers as the producers! We had a great time!

Students in Ms. Dirkes‘ first grade class listened to the story, How to Catch a Leprechaun, then were challenged to plan, design, and construct, Leprechaun traps! This year the leprechaun was a little too wise and was able to escape all of the traps in classroom.

Check out photos from 7th Grade Science lab!

4th grade TAG has discovered King Tut's tomb! They are taking on the roles of Archaeologists, Historians, Medical Examiners, and Reporters to try to figure out the REAL reason the young King died. They will be learning about other Ancient civilizations as well in this unit.

On 3.14-Miss Eastern Shore, Samantha McConaghy visited 3rd grade to teach about pi day. She explained how to find pi, then we listened to a story and made bracelets that represent pi!

8th Grade students participating in a Science Lab activity!

Pre-K had an awesome day searching for the Leprechaun that made a mess of the classroom! Students enjoyed themed activities and projects!

Congratulations to Leah Tierno, Madeline Ryan and Tyler Flickinger on a job well done at the Jersey Shore Science Fair held on Saturday at Stockton Univesrity. Leah placed first in her division, Madeline placed second in her division and Tyler received honorable mention in his category.

In celebration of finishing their first informational books, third grade students participated in a gallery walk where they had the opportunity to read each other's work and give compliments.

Pictures from the Drama production of the Big Bad Musical

Green Eggs and Ham Day at Folsom School!

5S participating in Collaborative Painting!

2nd grade learned about facts and opinions using ice cream. We created a tally chart, then a bar graph using the facts of the class favorites. Then we wrote our own facts and opinions. Also we had fun sorting facts and opinions onto ice cream cones. Ending with a sweet treat.

Oh, the Places our Falcons Go!

Second Grade students had fun working together to count pennies , nickels and dimes while enjoying the sunshine!

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Website: https://www.folsomschool.org
Location: 1357 Mays Landing Road, Hammonton, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-561-8666
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