Visit the FAS Athletics website for basketball schedules for the 2011-2012 season!

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Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, Franco American School is a private, Catholic, elementary school for students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

OUR MISSION...

Rooted in Gospel values and academic excellence, we provide a challenging curriculum, while promoting self-worth, respect, responsibility, and a commitment to faith and social justice.

OUR GOAL...

To prepare students to make informed choices and decisions and to grow as citizens aware of their responsibilities to family, community, faith, and world.

The Doctors Are In:  Grade 5 Medical Convention 2011

Students in Sandra Brazier's fifth-grade class recently held a medical convention.  The annual event enables students to research, write about, and present information on a variety of medical topics.  Click on the photo below for additional photos from the event.

FAS Grade 5 Medical Convention 2011

Today in History

Every month, students in Sue Glasheen's eighth-grade history class research and then make presentations on national historical events.  On October 28, Kelcey Brodeur-Bowlan spoke to her classmates about the dedication of the Statue of Liberty on that same day in 1886.  Kelcey used various items to create a replica of Lady Liberty, on which she wrote a host of facts.  Nice work, Kelcey!

Kelcey Brodeur-Bowlan's Today in History Project


We just can't hide our FAS pride!


The entire student body recently gathered outside to show their FAS pride.  A courageous Fr. Wil Harvey captured the display from the roof of the building.

FAS November 2011


 


IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Catholic Schools Week 2012

Join Franco American School as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week beginning Saturday, January 28, and ending on Friday, February 3.  Below you will find details on the week's events.

Catholic Schools Week 2012

Open House

In an effort to accommodate busy schedules, Franco American School will hold Open House for prospective students and their families twice during Catholic Schools Week:

Saturday, January 28, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 31, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.

This is a great opportunity to meet staff, tour the beautiful and historical campus and facilities, learn more about Franco American School, and even register for the 2012-2013 school year!

PTO Spaghetti Supper

The PTO will help us kick off the weeklong celebration with the annual family spaghetti supper on Saturday, January 28, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Come join in the sing-along and theme basket raffle!

School Masses

Masses will be held on Monday, January 30. There will be a Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Historical Perspectives

On Tuesday, January 31, Students will be treated to a performance on Harriet Tubman, conductor of the Underground Railroad.  Students in grades pre-kindergarten through 3 will attend the 9 a.m. performance; students in grades 4 - 8 will attend the 10 a.m. performance.

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast

The staff at FAS will be treated to breakfast on Thursday, February 2.

BETA Club Induction

New members of Franco American School's chapter of BETA Club will be inducted on Thursday, February 2, at 7 p.m. in the school chapel.

Mad Science

On Friday, February 3, students will be treated to a fire and ice show through Mad Science.

Click here to view/download Franco American School's 2011-2012 Calendar.

Grade 4 Biography Projects

Click on the photo below to check out the projects recently presented by Elizabeth Marvin's fourth-grade students!

Grade 4 Biography Projects 2011


Children's Author Jim Mastro

Children's Author Jim Mastro Visits FAS

Marine biologist and children's author Jim Mastro recently visited FAS.  Students in prekindergarten through grade 3 listened as Mastro read from Antarctic Ice, a book he wrote about his experiences studying seals and penguins while running a biology lab in Antarctica.  Students in grades 4 through 8 had the opportunity to listen as he read from Talisman of Elam, a science fiction novel about a 12-year-old boy and his journey through the galaxy.

The program is the first in a series of enrichment opportunities sponsored by the school's PTO for the 2011-2012 school year.  Students will learn about the life of Harriet Tubman, conductor of the Underground Railroad, through Historical Perspectives on January 31; on February 3, Mad Science will give two engaging presentations at FAS.  Additional visits are currently being planned by the PTO.




YOUNG ALUMNI
MAKING THE GRADE

Check out how well our young alumni are doing at their new schools!  Click on the image below to be directed to our Making the Grade page!

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Grade 3 Nativity

Students in Lillian Bernier's third-grade class shared the spirit of Christmas with families and friends at this year's Nativity play.  Select the link below to view a short video clip from the performance.

Grade 3 Nativity Play

Grade 3 Nativity Play 2011

FAS kicked off the Christmas season through celebration and giving

Sponsored by Franco American School's PTO and BETA Club, this year's Christmas Tree Lighting brought students and their families and staff together for an evening of fun.  Proceeds in the amount of $400 were donated to Lowell's Alternative House.  Thank you to those who supported the event!

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Click here for the FAS staff email login!

Click here to view the lunch menu for January.