FJC Updates 1/24/25

Posted Date: 1/24/25 (10:00 PM)

Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School

"The Place to be is Always FJC!"

Score Big for Charity: Join the Souperbowl Food Drive!

Get ready for the "Souperbowl" food drive, organized by our second grade classes! From January 27 through February 7, all students are invited to bring in non-perishable food items to help support families in need within the Rocky Point community. It's a wonderful way to give back during the cold winter season and provide a little warmth to those who need it most. Please remember to check the expiration date on any items before donating.

The second grade classes will be split into two teams, each competing to see who can bring in the most items. The team with the most donations will be crowned the "Souperbowl" champion! Let's all come together to make this event a huge success and show how much we care for our community. Whether you're in second grade or another grade level, your participation will make a big difference!

Great Kindness Challenge

The week of January 27th, FJC will be participating in The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC), a global campaign that promotes kindness, social-emotional health, and bullying prevention:

What it is: A week-long initiative where students and families perform as many acts of kindness as possible to create a culture of compassion, acceptance, unity, and respect
When it's held: The GKC takes place annually during the last week of January
How it works: Schools receive a checklist of kind acts to complete, which students can do independently, in small groups, or as a whole class
What's the theme: The theme for the 2025 GKC Week is "Kindness Moves"
What it can do: The GKC can improve school climate, increase student engagement, and decrease bullying

To accompany the Great Kindness Challenge, we will have a spirit week:

Monday (1/27)

Wear your favorite superhero shirt!

Tuesday (1/28)

Color Our World with Kindness

Tie-Dye Day

(or bright colors)

Wednesday (1/29)

SCHOOL

CLOSED

Thursday (1/30)

Work Things Out with Kindness

Wear work-out/comfy clothes

Friday (1/31)

Kindness/Spirit Wear

Wear shirts with Kindness messages

or that show school spirit!

We are Wild About Reading February 3-7 2025 sign with animals

Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Week 2025

Ms. Sicurella (FJC librarian) and members of the PTA have been hard at work planning a memorable PARP experience for FJC students.

Monday 2/3- PARP begins, pickup up a book and get WILD about reading!

Tuesday 2/4- Tigerific Tuesday: Have a great time reading out loud to someone. *In-School virtual assembly with the Bronx Zoo

Wednesday 2/5- Animals on the loose! Read to an animal in your home (stuffed or real) *In-School assembly with award winning author Elizabeth Shreeve AND Live animal show

Thursday 2/6- Turtely Thursday! Pretend your blanket is a turtle shell-use a flashlight and read a book. *Family Literacy Night 6-8pm

Friday 2/7- Characters come to life! Dress like your favorite book character

The Book Fair will also be open M-F during school (students will visit during scheduled library periods) and Thursday 2/6 from 6-7:30pm.

In addition, students will be participating in the second annual Masked Reader competition, and taking part in many fun activities that encourage all students to pick up and fall in love with a book.

Upcoming Events

1/6 Kindergarten Registration opens

1/13 Board of Education Mtg-HS Aud 7pm

1/15 FJC Shared Dec. Mtg.- 3:30pm

1/20 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (School Closed)

1/27-1/31 Great Kindness Challenge

1/29 Lunar New Year (School Closed)

2/3-2/7 Pick a Reading Partner Week

2/4 In-School Virtual assembly with the Bronx Zoo

2/5 In-School Assembly with Author Elizabeth Shreeve and Live Animal Show

2/6 Family Literacy Night 6-8pm