Celebrating our 100th day! This is the best shirt of the day!
Studying the pro's and cons of Electricity as method of cleaning up the environment and creating our own generators from motors and an LED Light. Students then design and engineer a way to keep the generator spinning efficiently to keep their 9-12V LED lights on.
In the game of the tournament, Frankford proved to be a great opponent against a much bigger Vernon team. In a back and forth game where the biggest lead was 5 points, the Bulldogs played with heart and emotion but came up short, losing 37-33. Lukas Guida has his best game of the season, scoring 16 points. In a game where both teams played well enough to win, Frankford came up just short. Nick Civitan played extremely well, handling the point guard position while also playing with his usual heart and emotion. Tyler Emma played brilliantly, securing key rebounds while also playing out of position offensively. Pierluca Ferdinand played out of position defensively, as Vernon had a player who was 6’3”. While the Bulldogs had their season end with the loss, they played a great game, earning the respect from the crowd.
A fantastic conclusion to Spanish by our 6th graders! Celebrating, dancing, "Duolingo royalty" and adorable taco prizes! The faces say it all! Until next year ~ ¡Hasta el año próximo!
8th grade Technology Ed class is learning about potential strategies for environmental improvement on their way to creating their own solutions this marking period. This week we studied uses for solar energy and our students build and tested their solar ovens.
The girls varsity basketball team lost to Byram in the second round of the Hardyston Tournament 21-4. Addison Yanoff and Natalia Thornton each scored two points. The girls finished the season with a record of 10-4.
Great season, girls !!
The girls varsity basketball team beat Sussex-Wantage 17-12 in the first round of the Hardyston Tournament. The scorers were Ashley Schell (7pts.), Addison Yanoff (5pts.), Alexis Edelmann (3pts.) and Lilly Emma (2pts.). The girls play in the second round tomorrow at 6:30.
Today, grade 5 students learned all about the respiratory system and the role it plays in singing when they attended a phenomenal Distinguished Scholars Program presentation!
One Book One Community's Young Authors Conference is back!! Click this link for more details and to register for the event
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he girls varsity basketball team lost to Sparta 41-9. The girls were led by Ashley Schell (3pts.), Addison Yanoff (2pts.), Madi Vance (2pts.) and Alexis Edelman (2pts.)
In a very physical game, the Frankford boys varsity basketball team lost to Sparta 30-20. Pierluca Ferdinand scored 12 points to lead the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs played extremely well in a tough environment.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
The Frankford Township School will hold Kindergarten Registration for the 2023/2024 school year on February 28th, and, March 1stand March 8th from 3:30pm to 5:15pm in Room 21. Beginning Monday February 13th, please call the elementary school office at 973-948-3727, ext. 201 to set up an appointment. Prior to attending your in-person appointment, please go to our website and complete all of the Pre-Registration paperwork. Use this link: https://www.fridayparentportal.com/preregistration/v3/index.cfm?
Any incoming Kindergarten student must be five years of age on or before October 1, 2023 and must be present for registration. At that time, parent or guardian must furnish the child’s birth certificate, proof of residency in Frankford Township or the Borough of Branchville, and an updated immunization record. The school requires a complete physical examination, done by the child’s physician, before September of the new school year.
If you are a township or borough resident and have a child who did not attend the kindergarten program at Frankford Township School, but will be attending the first grade program in September 2023, you must contact the elementary office for registration no later than May 1, 2023.
The Frankford boys varsity basketball continued their winning ways with a 43-9 victory over Hamburg. Nick Civitan led the Bulldogs balanced attack with 9 points. Pierluca Ferdinand and Matt Sprung each scored 8 points. Michael Van Puttenvink scored 6 points, Ariston Oceja scored 4 points, and Tyler Dirkson, Tyler Emma, Gage Canceliere, and Jacob Lubchansky each scored 2 points. The wins ups the Bulldogs record to 9 wins and 3 losses.
The JV boys basketball season came to a bittersweet end on Monday night as the Bulldogs went out in style and defeated Hamburg 30 - 4. Thomas Jaust led all scorers with 8 points. Isaac Rodriguez scored his first basket of the season with a buzzer beating shot to end the first half. Also scoring were: Jason Martinez (6 points), Michael Sauers (4 points), Ethan Sprung (4 points), Hatib Khan (4 points), and DJ Martin (2 points). The JV team finishes the season with 9 wins and 3 losses. Great season boys!!!
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, guest speaker Andrew Lubchansky shared the survival story of his grandparents during WWII with 8th grade English students. Jacob Weicenfeld joined the Polish partisans, resisted the Nazis as militia, and worked to document the atrocities suffered by Jewish prisoners. Genia Weicenfeld survived ghettos, cattle cars, death marches, Auschwitz Birkenau, and Ravensbruck. When she was liberated, she weighed only 42 pounds. May we always remember and honor the millions of lives lost and honor the stories of those who survived.
Had some good flights and some spectacular crashes but it was a fun day of flying with the 7th grade Tech group.
A few more pictures of the 7th grade airplanes before they flew them.
8th graders competing in Art “minute-to-win-it” challenges. Competitive but fun!
The 7th graders made some very impressive airplanes and drones this year for our Technology Education flight curriculum.
Last night the Frankford boys varsity basketball team continued their winning ways with a 37-12 victory over Northwest Christian School. It was a balanced attack for the Bulldogs. Matt Sprung and Tyler Emma each had 6 points. Jacob Lubchansky had 5 points and Nick Civitan, Lukas Guida, and Ariston Oceja each had 4 points.
On Thursday night, the boys JV basketball team defeated Northwest Christian by a score of 22-15. The Bulldogs were down early, but never gave up, and were able to complete the comeback. Ethan Sprung helped to lead the comeback by scoring 7 points. Also scoring for the Bulldogs were: Thomas Jaust (5 points), Michael Sauers (5 points), DJ Martin (3 points), and Evan George (2 points). Don't miss the JV season finale when they take on Hamburg at home on Monday.
The girls varsity basketball team beat Northwest 21-13. The girls were led by Ashley Schell (6pts.), Addison Yanof (5pts.), Natalia Thornton (4pts.), Alexis Edelman (4pts.) and Madi Vance (2pts.).
The JV girls lost to Northwest 5-4. Paige Birchenough and Lily Emma each scored 2 points.
With predictions of hazardous road conditions at dismissal, the Frankford school will be closing today, Wednesday January 25th.