Francestown Elementary School

Francestown Elementary School embraces the philosophy of Responsive Classroom with a goal of creating a caring, learning community where children feel safe. We believe integrating the teaching of academic and social skills fosters respect, trust and cooperation. Strong family and community connections promote responsibility and citizenship. We provide a challenging curriculum to meet the needs of all students while recognizing and respecting learning and teaching styles. We are dedicated to our goal of creating life long learners.

To find out more about the Responsive Classroom go to: www.responsiveclassroom.org

Francestown Elementary is continuing its commitment to improve the outdoor habitat of the school while providing students with enriching experiences. Project Home has been the focus in the past where students designed and built gardens and outdoor areas to attract wildlife and to provide areas of relaxation, reflection and study for students.

A few years ago FES received a grant from the NH State Conservation Number Plate Program for a Playground Erosion Control and Wetland Protection Project. Along with protecting existing habitat, this grant provided students with the opportunity to be outdoors and connect with nature, create living classrooms for observation and hands on work and teach and demonstrate the principles of stewardship and ecology.

FES teachers received the Teachers of the Year award from the Harris Center for Conservation Education for their commitment to teaching about nature and the environment through their outdoor classrooms and gardens.

The Francestown PTO sponsors after school programs throughout the year. These activities are open to all children and include activities such as dance, tumbling, hiking, cooking, crafts, and puppet making.

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