Francis Scott Key School
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: General News
“Free the Funds” Rally
It was still a little chilly early May, but that did not keep many politicians, family members, Key staff and students from rallying outside of the school with state senator Vincent Hughes and representative Feidler. They co-hosted an event to support more funding for our schools. You can read more about why the event was…
A mural for Key and the neighborhood
Staff and students met with Ms. Shira Walinsky from Mural Arts of Philadelphia to learn more about the proposed mural that will be painted on the wall directly in front of our school! It was an exciting meeting to see Ms. Shira’s idea for the mural. Her idea is to have a mural of the…
Kindergarten registration and Chromebook orientation!
Kindergarten registration was a little different this year. For safety, we met families outside under tents provided to us by SEAMAC. Thank you! Our K teachers helped orient our newest students and members of our community to Chromebooks. Knowing how to log in and get onto Zoom was really important so that our youngest friends…
Time to think about school again!
Summer is almost over. School is starting again. Here is a helpful checklist to help you get started: Don’t forget to remember important dates. Our school calendar is posted each month under “Important Dates.” “Back-to-School Night” is September 26 from 5:30 – 7:30. Go to our “Students” page for your child’s school supply list. You…
First day back for Key teachers!
Key teachers began their first day back today. New teachers were introduced, expectations were set for the year, and everyone thought of new ideas to make 2019-2020 the best school year ever. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in one week!
Look out 2019! Here come the new 1st graders!
Kindergarten celebrated their Move Up ceremony last Friday. Family and friends gathered in the library to watch as Kindergarten prepared to enter 1st grade! There were plenty of balloons, awards, pictures, and food for this happy day. Congratulations to Ms. Shin, Ms. Watson, and Ms. Sylvester for preparing the Kindergarten class of 2019 for 1st…
Shout out to Need in Deed recognition!
Congratulations to Ms. Darken in room 20 and Mrs. Robinson in room 21 for their recognition for their work with their classes’ Need in Deed projects. Their students researched and advocated for the important issues of immigration and homelessness. Need in Deed is an organization that connects the classroom with the community.
Spirit Day 2019!
Spirit Day was a great success this year! For a time it looked like rain might ruin the day but the sunshine came through. It was a great day. This year students could ride horses, pet reptiles and rabbits, get their faces painted, play hockey, dance, buy plants from our garden, and eat lots and…
Farewell Mrs. Robinson
Mrs. Robinson is retiring this year. She has been teaching at Key for 31 years. Although she is a third grade teacher now, she has taught second grade the most. Thank you for all of your years of service, Mrs. Robinson. We will miss you!
2019 Lindback Award Winner
Ms. Lorenea Meskill has been awarded a 2019 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. The Lindback Foundation honors outstanding teachers. Ms. Meskill teaches 5th grade math. Key school is very proud of Ms. Meskill. Congratulations!