Francis Scott Key School
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Uncategorized
Arbor Day Celebration with Key!
Key joined the Philly Parks and Recreation for this year’s Arbor Day Celebration. It took place on Friday April 25th at Mifflin Square from 10AM-12PM. The event was in partnership with our friends at SEAMAAC and the Friends of the Park group. The event featured the official city proclamation, marking Philadelphia’s 49th consecutive designation as…
Time to clean up!
It was that time of year again where our Key community rolled our sleeves up and got to work spring cleaning both inside and outside. Thank you to all of our parents and families who volunteered their time. The day may have been rainy, but once all the cleaning was done, it felt like a…
Pi Day ends with a realy pie in the face!
Pi Day this year was filled with fun math games and competitions. The best part was watching Dr. Dinon get a pie inth eface by the winners! Hope that was a delicious pie, Dr. Dinon!
Science Club begins journey to Science Fair!
We kicked off Key’s science club with a student-generated idea and everyone wanted to build a volcano so we spent the first weeks doing that. Other images are related to chemical reactions like a “snowstorm in a jar” and “how to blow up a balloon”. Students also learned about surface tension with “how many drops…
Photography Club at FDR Park
All year our Photography Club students have been taking pictures at different events around school. Recently they practiced their photo-taking skills at nearby FDR Park! They took pictures of nature and close-ups. They even had time for a little fun on the brand new swings built in the park and to celebrate a peer’s birthday…
Black History Month at Key
We had a range of activities this year for Black Histoy Month! From door decorating to guest speakers and readers, there was so much happening at Key school as we recognized and honored the contributions African-American culture has had on all of our lives.
Surprised with so many gifts
This season Key students were very surprised to receive many thoughful gifts from area businesses and organizations. Everyone had a great time unwrapping presents and sharing new fun toys with each other!
Saturday is Library Day at Key
Saturdays at the Key library have begun. Once a mo0nth we will be hosting families to come join us in our library. You can do more than just pick a book to read. You can . . . Play reading or math games Use free WiFi Print and make copies Catch up on homework Play…
Hispanic Heritage Month – Wear you’re pride!
We recognized Hispanic Heritage with reflections of our cultures and pride in our favorite soccer teams! Take a look at some of the great looks you could have seen around our school!
Our “Stars of Honor”
Temple University’s “Stars of Honor” program recognizes students who are nominated by their teachers. These are students who have demonstrated honor in various capacities. Each studentget s great certificate, but above all, they had great fun on a beautiful day at Lincoln Financial Field. Way to go , honorees!