Useful Links
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Franklin Science Fair
The science fair is open to all Franklin County students in grades K through 12.
KidsReads Website
KidsReads is the best place on the web for kids to find info about their favorite books, series and authors. Reviews of the newest titles, interviews with the coolest authors, and special features on great books are our specialties. For even more reading fun, we have trivia games, word scrambles, and awesome contests!
Math Practice
The Math Fact Cafe provides free printable math worksheets for elementary school and home use. This includes generators for math drills, flashcards, time, and money!
Power Teaching Math
"It is an instructional framework offered to energize mathematics instruction." PowerTeaching is designed to help to improve student achievement in math. It builds interdependence, student motivation, and student accountability into the program. Students are still learning the same concepts/skills as they did before. It is just the method of delivery that is different.
SchoolCafe (formerly ParentOnline.com)
You can manage your child's lunch account. You will need your child's student ID to register or add funds to their account.
Schwab Learning
Starfall
Parents use Starfall to prepare their children for school, and to support them once they are there. Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children.
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
HINT: Don't tell your kids that they are. More than three decades of research shows that a focus on “process”—not on intelligence or ability—is key to success in school and in life
YMCA - Chambersburg
The Chambersburg YMCA program provides a safe and supervised before and after school environment. Scotland Elementary is a new satellite location for before and after school care.