Francis Scott Key School
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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”!
Spirit Day is back in the Key School yard!
Everyone had the best time during Spirit Day. From face painting to bowling and relay races, there was enough fun for all to have. There was plenty to eat, too. An ice cream truck served up ice cream for anyone who wanted one. There were chips and pretzels, too. Best of all, it was great…
“BarrioEdProject” comes to 6th grade!
This spring, many of our 6th grade students particpated in the “BarrioEdProject” with Dr. Edwin Mayorga and his students from Swarthmore College. The pupropse of the project was to help our students learn new research and leadership skills through a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) framework. This was the first year the project started at…
Girls on the Run
Some of our 5th and 6th grade girls along with their teachers, moms, and Principal Cheung participated in the winter 5K for “Girls on the Run” at the Navy yard. It was not only a lot of fun, but the wibter day was crisp and beautiful. Way to go, girls on the run!