Benjamin Franklin https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:18:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2021/02/cropped-ben-franklin-favicon-32x32.png Benjamin Franklin https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/ 32 32 BEAST TRAINING! https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/blog/2024/10/09/beast-training/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:52:20 +0000 https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/?p=9421 The post BEAST TRAINING! appeared first on Benjamin Franklin.

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We take Wellness seriously here at Ben Franklin Elementary.  Our Wellness committee has sponsored a few different clubs including Beast Training  that meets after school with the wellness team.  This basketball club has been a big hit with our students!

 

Here is the news article!!     News article about Beast Training

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]]> Troy Cummings Author Visit! https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/blog/2023/04/13/troy-cummings-author-visit/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:47:13 +0000 https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/?p=9183 The post Troy Cummings Author Visit! appeared first on Benjamin Franklin.

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Title One sponsored a wonderful author visit with Indiana author and illustrator Troy Cummings!  His books include Can I Be Your Dog, the Notebook of Doom series, and I Found a Kitty.  We had an incredible day!

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]]> Donnie and His Artwork! https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/blog/2022/09/22/donnie-and-his-artwork/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:41:10 +0000 https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/?p=9096 The post Donnie and His Artwork! appeared first on Benjamin Franklin.

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Donnie is super proud of his work, and I am too!! He completed his test today with time to spare, so he got to complete an art project.

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]]> Title One Presentation: Virtual Annual Title One Meeting https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/blog/2021/10/21/title-one-presentation/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:00:52 +0000 https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/?p=8764 The post Title One Presentation: Virtual Annual Title One Meeting appeared first on Benjamin Franklin.

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Title One Information from our Ben Franklin Title One Team!

Slide Show presentation

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]]> 4th Grade Caldecott Art Show https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/blog/2021/04/14/caldecott/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:29:50 +0000 https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/?p=7804&preview=true&preview_id=7804 http://https://youtu.be/OaIJ-K6xMZc

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The 4th Grade Caldecott Art Show was made possible by a grant recieved from the Education Foundation.  Caldecott books are those that have won awards based on the illustrations.  Both classes chose pictures from Caldecott award books and authors and created sculptures based on the artwork.  This is displayed in the case outside the Art Room.  The books used were:

All the World by Scanlon, A Child’s Calendar by Updike (They also all received a copy of this), Swimmy by Lionnni, The Undefeated by Alexander, The Little Engine that Could by Piper, Alphabet City by Johnson, Where the Wild Things Are by Sendak, Owl Moon by Yolen, Saturday by Mora, Smokey Night by Bunting, Going Down Home with Daddy by Lyons, Bear Came Along by Morris, Moses by Weatherford, Double Bass Blues by Loney, Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Chodos-Irvine, and Polar Express by Van Allsburg.

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]]> Mrs. Ruth Clark honored for #Staffurday https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/blog/2021/03/06/phasellus-viverra-vel-risus-vel-gravida/ Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:26:45 +0000 https://web.vigoschools.org/benjamin-franklin/?p=7807&preview=true&preview_id=7807 The post Mrs. Ruth Clark honored for #Staffurday appeared first on Benjamin Franklin.

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Every Saturday, Team Vigo highlights a non-teaching staff member on our Facebook and Twitter (@vcsc_teamvigo) account, turning Saturday into #Staffurday to introduce you to some of the people who make school happen!
Every year is a great year to celebrate our staff, but this year has shined a bright light on the flexibility and compassion of our incredible staff.
Today, meet Ruth Clark, a behavior interventionist at Benjamin Franklin Elementary.
What motivates you?
I am motivated by seeing our students coming to school and every morning during breakfast wanting to share stories about something that has excited them either the night before or from over the weekend. Knowing that I have helped a student turn that negative into a positive, or turn their frown into a smile (underneath the mask you can see their eyes) lets me know that I must continue to encourage and teach the social and emotional skills to them, along with teaching them how important it is in making good choices for themselves.
How has your job changed due to COVID?
COVID changed my job during remote learning because I could not make physical contact with my groups or individual students. I was able to sit in on some of the Google Meets and Zoom classes. During remote learning, I just stepped in where help was needed in all areas of our school, including delivering lunches to the neighboring agencies, where our students attended for their after school care programs.
What is something that people don’t understand about your job?
Being a Behavior Interventionist has its challenges, and at times being an investigator (F.B.I. lol). I don’t think everyone understands the complete picture of our position because it does take on many roles to ensure that any negative situation can be reflected upon and redirected into positive results. I always tell our students that “mistakes are made, but it is up to you to learn from them.”
Why do you love VCSC/your school?
It is a blessing to be working at Benjamin Franklin, because we are like one big family! We all learn from each other and want the best for our students. Each day we strive to be role models and hope they will remember at least one important thing learned that they can carry with them for the rest of their life. #FalconPride
Be sure to check back on Wednesday as we highlight another teacher for #RedforEd Wednesday! We’ll continue both campaigns through the end of the school year.

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We’re highlighting a teacher every Wednesday as a part of the #RedForEd campaign.
Every year is a great year to celebrate our teachers, but this year has shined a bright light on the flexibility and compassion of our incredible staff.
Today we’re highlighting Mrs. Ashley Sereno, a special education teacher at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What motivates you?
When I think of what motivates me, I think of my students. Every year I strive to build strong relationships with my students, because this is the biggest key to educational success. Through these relationships we learn from each other. Watching them make progress and realizing their own personal gains gives me a sense of determination to continue pushing myself as their educator. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student succeed at something that has been so challenging for them.
How has your job changed due to COVID?
COVID has impacted our educational system dramatically, but I don’t like to look at it in a negative light. This life changing event has taught us many different ways to maintain our health and wellness, innovate our teaching styles, and connect with our students in ways we never thought we would. I do miss the days without masks, because I miss seeing my kiddo’s smiling faces and having the ability to read their feelings. Learning and utilizing Google Meets this school year has allowed us to see those AMAZING smiles from a far!
What is something that people don’t understand about your job?
think some people may not fully understand what special education is. When I respond to the question “What do you teach?” I usually get a sympathetic response. Many people automatically think of severe and profound disabilities. Special education is so much more. This area of teaching also targets students who struggle in a specific academic area, have a mild cognitive impairment or have a medical diagnosis that impedes their ability to learn. With well planned supports and interventions from a special education teacher, these students will be granted the same opportunities as their peers to be successful in life.
Why do you love VCSC/your school?
I truly love working with the staff and students at Benjamin Franklin. As any educator will tell you, teaching isn’t easy. We face MANY types of challenges in our field and having a supportive staff to lean on, vent to, or even bounce ideas off of is crucial. I am grateful to have this type of support at a school that I consider a second home.
Be sure to check back on #Staffurday–Saturday, that is–as we recognize members of our non-teaching staff. We’ll continue both campaigns through the end of the school year.

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