West District School

It was a great day at West District School as our third grade Tigers met with officers from Farmington and New Britain in conjunction with their mystery reading unit. Students learned about the importance of jotting notes, following suspects’ clues and working with red herrings!

Our music teacher, Ms. Foret, is also a proud service member in the National Guard. She put together a very special Veterans Day assembly for our students and families and bought this beautiful wreath, donated by Jillybeans, to Town Hall to honor all Farmington veterans. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

How do you want to feel at school? West District Tigers answered that question using the concepts of pop art to represent the ways they want to feel in school each day. #RULER #FPSLeadingtheway

West District Tigers are hard at work creating ways to honor our veterans. We look forward yo celebrating our veterans later this week.#FPSLeadingtheway

West District Team Leaders making meaning and connecting the big pieces of our learning so far. Teacher leaders support our teaming structures and make great things happen for all kids. #FPSLeadingtheway

I love to see kind, hardworking, and remarkable students excel in all areas! Way to go, Anna!

It was a whirlwind week assisting ENG 100 with their next unit. Talking about books with kids is truly the best job ever. I loved watching teachers share their favorite books and push readers to find a text they truly love. ♥️📚@GallucciLauren @FHSEnglishCT

First grade Tigers enjoying the beautiful weather and creating Van Gogh inspired sunflowers. These disciplined thinkers are connecting concepts and ideas while thinking creatively and flexibly. 🌻🌻#FPSLeadingtheway

These global citizens planted a tea garden when they were in kindergarten. Today, as first graders, they are harvesting it and making tea to soothe the weary voices of their teachers. Tigers are compassionate and caring! #FPSLeadingtheway

First graders have big goals! Together, they’ve identified how they want to feel in school each day and have determined the action steps that will help them get there. Way to show self-awareness, Tigers! ⁦@rulerapproach⁩ #FPSleadingtheway

In PE and art, students learn together. Tigers read the book Leaf Man with Mrs B-F, then collected nature art materials while hiking on our nature trail. Then, Tigers used their materials to make leaf creations! These Tigers are disciplined thinkers learning to show creativity!

Third grade readers are putting on many reading miles as they select just-right books, set page goals and persist in completing books, too. As disciplined thinkers (and readers!) Tigers are working hard to demonstrate focus, flexibility, and persistence. 🍎📕🍎📕

@FarmingtonMUSIC @1FarmingtonHS @marcbrackett @FPSFarmingtonCT @NAfME Way to go, FHS Orchestra! Cheers to all of the student musicians, especially the former WD Tigers in the group!

It’s a beautiful day for learning at West District School. Our main hallway is cheerful and bright and ready to welcome all Tigers back for a great day ahead. Happy Thursday!

We’re going on a bear hunt! Today, Mr Deitz and Ms Pritchard took our students on a story hike on our nature trail. This weekend, families are welcome to follow the path and read the 18 parts of the “Bear Hunt” story together! Happy long weekend! #FPSLeadingtheway

Such a perfect evening for a Playground Playdate! West District kindergarten and First grade students and their families gathered to make connections, meet new friends and learn some strategies for having great conversations at home! #FPSLeadingtheway

West District mathematicians are empowered learners! Co-created visual tools and resources build students’ knowledge, cement critical concepts, and serve as resources for students to access independently. #FPSLeadingtheway

Look at these self-aware Tigers! They want to have a quiet reading workshop so they can have more independence with how they use their time. They set the goal, designed the strategies, and even asked for a moveable stick figure to track their progress. #FPSLeadingtheway

West District Tigers were treated to an incredible performance by Surcari in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. These global citizens are learning to celebrate their own identities while also showing curiosity and wonder about the stories of others. #FPSLeadingtheway

Primary writing is all about learning to share great big important ideas with the world. It’s also about using letters and sounds to show appreciation. 💗 These first grade Tigers are empowered learners who know that their words matter! #FPSLeadingtheway