Tag Archives: Franklin Elementary

Preschool Early Registration is April 14

Early Registration for Marshalltown Community School District Preschool will be Saturday, April 14, from 10am to 12:30pm in the Lenihan Intermediate School commons. Students must be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2012, to enroll. Please bring a copy of … Continue reading

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Youth Art Show opens March 3

The annual Marshalltown Youth Art Show will hold an opening reception Saturday, March 3, 1-3pm at the Fisher Community Center. Each year during Youth Art Month, select works by Marshalltown Community School District students are showcased in the Fisher Community … Continue reading

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Kindergarten Registration set for March 9, 2012

Marshalltown Community School District Kindergarten Registration will be Friday, March 9, 2012, from 9am to 3pm at all district elementary schools. To enroll in kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year, children must be 5 years old by Sept. 15, 2012. … Continue reading

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Student art on display at State Historical Building during Youth Art Month

Artwork by a number of Marshalltown students will be displayed at the State Historical Society of Iowa as part of a display for Youth Art Month. Ten students were accepted into the Art Educators of Iowa statewide art show, which … Continue reading

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Franklin students Skype with teacher in Germany

For students in Angie Pietig’s second grade class, learning about holiday customs meant more than just reading about them in books. Using Skype, the students were able to talk to a teacher in Germany and gain first-hand knowledge about traditions … Continue reading

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Author Ryan Sloth visits Franklin Elementary

Author, actor and former Cyclone football star Ryan Sloth visited Franklin Elementary Thursday, sharing his books and stories from his career. A native of Belmond, Iowa, Sloth played cornerback for Iowa State University, helping lead them to their first bowl … Continue reading

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“Celebrity Readers” visit Franklin Elementary

Franklin Elementary hosted a number of “celebrity” readers last Thursday (Oct. 27) during Family Night. The reading roster included Deb Mettlin from Franklin business partner United Bank & Trust, Associate Superintendent Dr. Susan Pecinovsky, Safe Schools/Healthy Students Coordinator Matt Tullis … Continue reading

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“Franklin Family Feud” celebrates positive actions

“Family Feud” was the name of the game Friday at Franklin Elementary, as the school celebrated positive student behavior. Franklin students are asked to embody the positive actions and attitudes of “R” Cats: Respectful, Caring, Active Learners, Thoughtful Choices, and … Continue reading

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Franklin Elementary collects $1,547.90 for Relay for Life

Franklin Elementary students collected $1,547.90 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, celebrating Wednesday by “throwing slime at cancer”. Franklin students collected the money through a penny war. Principal Tim Holmgren presented a check for Relay for Life to … Continue reading

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Area students showcase research at Project Share

More than 200 students from 13 area schools gathered at Marshalltown Community College May 12-13 for Project Share, a two-day showcase of research projects by talented and gifted youth. MCC and Marshalltown Schools co-sponsor the two-day event, which provided a … Continue reading

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