Raise your hand if you want the scoop on what's happening this week! It's a busy one, especially on Fri-YAY!

📚October 20-24: Fall Book Fair
👏🏽October 24: School Assembly @ 8:30am
🚦October 24: Kindergarten Field Trip
🎃October 24: Harvest Festival 5:30-7:30pm

We could still use more volunteers to help out with our Harvest Festival! Decorate your car for Trunk-or-Treat, assist with set-up or clean-up, or help run our game booths. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4BA5A72FA1F58-57960072-fpsevent#/
1 day ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Kids holding up hands

In Kindergarten, we're falling for leaves! 🍂 Students have been learning all about trees in science. 🌳Last Friday, they learned how to identify different types of trees based on their leaves - shapes, how the edges of leaves differ, whether they drop their leaves in the fall or not, how leaves are arranged, and more.

Students also had lots of fun going on a leaf hunt outside to find the perfect leaf to do leaf rubbings! 🌿🍁 They made some pretty cool artwork!

#learningisinournature #science #folsomca #folsomcalifornia #privateschool #kindergarten #welovelearning #stem

2 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Leaf rubbings
Looking at leaves
Leaf rubbings
Who loves to read? We do! We do! 🙋‍♀️🙋And guess what? Next week, October 20-24 is the Scholastic Book Fair...in person! (Happy dance!!!!)

Be sure to stop by the library after school and check out all the awesome books for sale. 📚
5 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Scholastic Book Fair October 20-24
Tonight's the night! Join us for our Family Dinner Night at Leatherby's in Folsom! Be sure to wear your Folsom Prep spirit gear.

This special fundraiser supports our school, with 20% of proceeds going to Folsom Prep. Be sure to mention you're with Folsom Preparatory School when you order food (dine in or takeout). We can't wait to see you there!
8 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Family Dinner Night - October 14
Raise your hand if you're going to the Folsom Family Expo at the Palladio tomorrow. 🙋‍♀️ The event is free and goes from 10am-3pm. There will be games for the kids, a petting zoo, live performances, and over 50 local vendors! Be sure to stop by the Folsom Prep booth and say hi! 👋
12 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Folsom Family Expo
Save the date for our Family Dinner Night, happening next Tuesday at Leatherby's in Folsom! 🍨🍔
13 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Family Dinner Night - Leatherbys
We highlighted them in our furry friends of Folsom Prep feature in August, and you've likely heard about them from your child. But let's take a moment to talk about our chickens🐔! In our garden, we've got a chicken coop (thank you Mr. Eric for building it) and every week, a different class gets to take care of the chickens.

Learning happens inside AND outside of the classroom and caring for animals helps students learn about responsibility while getting some Vitamin D and outdoor time🌞! The best part, at the end of each week, families can enjoy some Folsom Prep farm fresh eggs 😊
14 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Learning about the chickens!
Learning about the chickens!
Learning about the chickens!
Mr. Pricklepants is leading reptilian reading time! 🦎🐊🐢

Actually, we can't be fully sure of his reading abilities...he's not a "read out loud" kind of bearded dragon. 😂

But nonetheless, students in Mrs. Castro's class love reading, especially about reptiles! 📚
15 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Students reading about reptiles
📣The secret's out!

Folsom Prep was voted the #1 private school for the 7th year (and ranked #2 for summer camp programs) in Folsom!

We're so grateful you love Folsom Prep just as much as our students do! 💙💛Come experience the Folsom Prep difference and see what makes our school so unique.

#privateschool #folsomca #folsomcalifornia #bestprivateschool #stylemagazine
19 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Style Award
This month's Teacher Feature is all about Mr. Smith! You can find him teaching TK-5th grade Technology💻, 3rd-5th grade STEAM💡, 3rd-5th grade PE⚽️, 4th grade Math and even leading the EMT WOW team.

But most of all you'll always find him inspiring students!

He's been teaching here for over 20 years and is loved by all the students. In his spare time, you'll find Mr. Smith going to sporting events, car shows, mountain biking🚵, and having crazy adventures with his family! Let's get to know more about Mr. Smith!
20 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Teacher Feature - Mr. Smith
Teacher Feature - Mr. Smith
Teacher Feature - Mr. Smith
Teacher Feature - Mr. Smith
Teacher Feature - Mr. Smith
Teacher Feature - Mr. Smith
Well, that's a wrap on September! Time flies when you're having fun! And we've got so much in store for students and families during October. Be sure to save the date for these upcoming fun events:

🍽Family Dinner Night: October 14
👏School Assembly: October 24
🎃Harvest Festival: October 24
👻Spirit Week: October 27-31
📚Scholastic Book Fair: October 27-31
22 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
October Events
Families, please join us this Friday at 8:30am for our first assembly of the year! We'll be celebrating our student leaders who have shown a lot of growth and exemplified Habit #1 - Be Proactive.
29 days ago, Folsom Preparatory School
School Assembly - September 26
Geology rocks! Students in Mrs. Mitchell's 3rd/4th grade class are learning all about geology - from soil and rocks to landforms - in science this trimester.
about 1 month ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Geology rocks
Part of what makes Folsom Prep so special is all of our parent volunteers. Whether you come to your child's classroom to lead a science project or help at our Harvest Festival, we couldn't do it without your support!

Want to get more involved? Check out our volunteer opportunities throughout the year and also connect with your child's teacher! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4BA5A72FA1F58-57960072-fpsevent#/

about 1 month ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Parent Volunteers
It's not too late to sign up for the Heart & Stroke Walk happening this Saturday, September 20th! 💕This family-friendly walk will be at William Land Park with two distance options - a 1-mile walk and a 5K walk. 🚶‍♀️🚶

Whether you or a family member has been impacted by heart disease or stroke, this is a wonderful event to support the American Heart Association, promote healthy living, and make a difference. 🫶 Join the Folsom Prep team for this walk...or support our team by donating! Every little bit counts!

💻Register or donate here: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/WSA-WesternStatesAffiliate?team_id=927956&pg=team&fr_id=12028
about 1 month ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Heart & Stroke Walk
We're just over a month into the new school year, and we're beyond thrilled to see how our students have taken initiative in forming clubs! One of our awesome fourth graders started the Habits Club, where during recess, students meet up and do a deeper dive into the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. 🙂 Talk about being proactive! 🙌

These are lifelong skills that students will take with them into adulthood. Way to be leaders! 👏
about 1 month ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Habits Club
Habits Club
Habits Club

🗓Mark your calendars! Next weekend on Saturday, September 20, Folsom Prep will be participating as a team in the American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Walk! ❤️Please join us in supporting this great organization that works to save lives. You can sign up using the QR code on the flyer. We are asking Folsom Prep walkers to wear their navy blue spirit shirt or a navy blue shirt. 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️

about 1 month ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Heart & Stroke Walk
Ms. Justice Gibbs is one of our amazing TK teachers at Folsom Prep, and she knows how to make learning for our littlest learners FUN-tastic! TK is such a foundational year for children as they start out in school. In this Teacher Feature, let's get to know Ms. Gibbs!
about 1 month ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Teacher Feature
Ms. Gibbs
Ms. Gibbs Quote
Ms. Gibbs Quote
Ms. Gibbs Quote
Ms. Gibbs' Favorite Things

🗓 Join us TOMORROW NIGHT between 4:30-8:00pm for our first Family Dinner Night of the school year! Enjoy some delicious pizza, pasta, and more at Skipolini's plus hang out with the whole Folsom Prep crew! 🍕🍝🥗

about 1 month ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Family Dinner Night - September 9 at Skipolini's of Folsom
📣Don't forget! Tomorrow, Friday, September 5th is Fall Picture Day 📸! Please be sure to wear your school uniform as these photos will be used for the class pictures in our yearbook.
about 2 months ago, Folsom Preparatory School
Picture Day