Fredericktown Elementary School

Student Safety

With student safety being paramount, the district administrative team is continuing to look at options for traffic in the bus loop. The team has met to look at possible options to minimize traffic in the bus loop and alleviate confusion at the three-way stop at the end of the bus loop. You should get an updated message near the end of Spring Break about the changes we have made. Thank you for your patience as we work to make sure our students are as safe as possible.


5th Grade Science Lesson 5th grade students in Mrs. Gregg's Science Class participate in cooperative groups during a lesson on density. Students studied and learned about density as they set up an experiment mixing liquids and studying the results. Hands on opportunities help students develop a variety of skills important for learning. Students practiced communicating and solving problems within the classroom. Record keeping and documentation of procedures was an important part of the process. Students had to collaborate as a group and share out to the rest of the class their findings.	March Madness and Third Grade Learning Mrs. Frazier's Third Grade Class participated in a competitive academic challenge. Students were broken up into two teams to participate in the theme based academic classroom activity. Research show multiple ways competition can enhance learning. Competitive learning has been shown to improve teamwork, collaboration, social and emotional learning as well as increase motivation. Strengthens academic self-concept, facilitates growth mindset and builds mental toughness. Helps develop students who can analyze situations and develop a course of action and it improves risk analysis.	Peer Partners Third Grade students partnered with Kindergarten student in a reading activity. Peer partners benefit both students in this type of learning setting. The younger student is provided a model of learning to base their own learn upon. Additionally, the learning environment is the working environment which leads to better reception and retention. Both sets of students gain socially from the peer interaction. The older student can share skill and refine concepts to become more knowledgable.

5th Grade Science Lesson

5th grade students in Mrs. Gregg's Science Class participate in cooperative groups during a lesson on density.
Students studied and learned about density as they set up an experiment mixing liquids and studying the results.
Hands on opportunities help students develop a variety of skills important for learning.
Students practiced communicating and solving problems within the classroom.
Record keeping and documentation of procedures was an important part of the process.
Students had to collaborate as a group and share out to the rest of the class their findings.

March Madness and Third Grade Learning

Mrs. Frazier's Third Grade Class participated in a competitive academic challenge.
Students were broken up into two teams to participate in the theme based academic classroom activity.
Research show multiple ways competition can enhance learning.
Competitive learning has been shown to improve teamwork, collaboration, social and emotional learning as well as increase motivation.
Strengthens academic self-concept, facilitates growth mindset and builds mental toughness.
Helps develop students who can analyze situations and develop a course of action and it improves risk analysis.

Peer Partners

Third Grade students partnered with Kindergarten student in a reading activity.
Peer partners benefit both students in this type of learning setting.
The younger student is provided a model of learning to base their own learn upon.
Additionally, the learning environment is the working environment which leads to better reception and retention.
Both sets of students gain socially from the peer interaction.
The older student can share skill and refine concepts to become more knowledgable.

State Testing Begins in April

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is a reminder that we will start Ohio’s State Test (OST) administration on Wednesday, April 12. You can help by making sure your child is well resting and has breakfast. We will have breakfast available too and classroom teacher typically provide a small snack as well. I have included the test schedule for your convenience. You can also find the schedule on our district website.

Wednesday April 12: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade ELA

Thursday April 13: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade ELA

Tuesday April 25: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Math

Wednesday April 26: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Math

Thursday April 27: 5th grade Science

Students in all tested grade levels should report to school on test days no later than 8:45 a.m. Students who arrive after that time may need to take the test on a make up date. Classroom teachers will be sending additional information out closer to test times. You can contact your classroom teacher or me if you have any additional questions.

Thank you

Matthew Caputo

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Matthew Caputo

Fredericktown Elementary School

Spring Break Edition

Fredericktown Elementary School

Spring Break Edition

Student Safety

5th Grade Science Lesson

March Madness and Third Grade Learning

Peer Partners

5th Grade Science Lesson

March Madness and Third Grade Learning

Peer Partners

Ohio State Testing

State Testing Begins in April

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