Francis Scott Key School
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Uncategorized
Winter Concert continues on
When school was cancelled the day before winter break this year, it was also the day our 2023 “Winter Concert” was supposed to take place! That did not stop the performance, however. As soon as we returned from our break, the choir and all the musicians got another chance to perform what they had worked…
Opera Season in 4th grade!
The “Residency Program” that encourages self discovery for 4th graders comes once again to our school! In collaboration with teaching artists students explore opera and use social emotional learning practices to create a student-created opera! This 10-week program is offered through a partnership with Opera Philadelphia.
Domino Club “Capicú”
Our wonderful bilingual counselor, Mr. O, has started his morning Domino Club “Capicú” (Pronounced Kop’eekoo). Let the games begin! You can find the team practicing early in the morning in Room 6 as they prepare for competitions this upcoming Spring of 2023! They were even able to acquire great new domino tables for their practice…
Key Lego team wins “Engineering Excellence Award”
This was an exciting year for Lego League! The judges awarded our team the “Engineering Excellence Award!” The judges were impressed with the way the team integrated 3 different robot engineering ideas from different sets of team members to come up with one very functional design. The team worked very hard this year. They met…
Girls on the Run
The Girls on the Run 5K race again was attended by several of our 5th and 6th grade girls. It was a cool, but beautiful day for a run. The girls practiced for many weeks to be ready for the day. Girls on the Run is a national organization that aspires to help girls build…
The trees have arrived!
In August families came together to help community members and the Philadelphia Horticultural Society’s Tree Program get a space ready to plant trees. The trees finally arrived! Six new Maple and Cherry Blossom trees were planted. Many people showed up to help including teachers, parents, staff, and members of the horticultural society. Even the local…
Back To School Night!
Key school started Back to School Night outside in the yard. Representative Fiedler of the Pennsylvania House spoke to our families about the new school yard. Friends from SEAMAAC and the Food Trust were also present. Parents had a chance to visit with their teachers inside the school. It was a great Back to School…
We’re getting the school yard ready!
This Saturday families came together to help community members and the Philadelphia Horticultural Society’s Tree Program get a space ready to plant trees. Everyone was busy filling in the area near the black fence with a layer of dirt and mulch. The trees will be planted in November.
Good Bye and Good Luck 6th Grade! We’ll Miss You!
Our 6th grade “Class of 2022” had their “Move-Up” celebrations in June. It was the first time our departing 6th grade were able to. celebrate their transition out of Key School in person since lock down due to the pandemic. The celebrations started with a fabulous class trip to the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge. This…
Kindergaren Moves Up – Congratulations!
Our Kindergarten “Class of 2022” celebrated their “Move-Up” Day in front of the school with parents, family members, and community in attendance. It was a very hot day, but that did not stop everyone from celebrating our rising new 1st graders. Just 5 more years, Kindergarten, until you become the 6th grade “Class of 2028”!