Francis A. Desmares School
16 Old Clinton Road ~ Flemington, NJ 08822 ~ 908.284.7540
Desmares News & Announcements
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Desmares Conferences & Early Dismissal Days: December 6-9
Francis A. Desmares School will hold Parent -Teacher Conferences and an Early Dismissal Day on December 6, 7, 8 and 9.
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Flips is so proud!
We are so proud of all of our Dolphins for their walk-a-thon efforts. We thank our PTO and families for their support.
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Dignitaries visited our Dolphins
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Prosecutor Robeson visited bilingual classes and read a book in both English and Spanish about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Click the headline above to view more photos from this special visit.
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Oh, What a Night!
Our Desmares students and families enjoyed a fun-filled Welcome Back Social on September 20.
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Connect with our PTO
Our PTO is always busy planning spectacular events, amazing activities and special fundraisers to support every Dolphin here at Desmares. Follow the FAD PTO on Facebook to stay informed, involved and in-the-know.
Desmares Events
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Today
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Superintendent Talk A Latte Session - Robert Hunter Library
Student Absence Form
Welcome to Our School
Desmares Newsletter
Virtual Backpack
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Welcome to the Virtual Backpack
for Francis A. Desmares School!
FAD - The Great Kindness Challenge Spirit Week (January 23rd - 27th)
FAD Ice Skating Social
Dine Out at Capuano's on Wednesday January 25th & Benefit Your School
Principal's Message
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Welcome to Francis A. Desmares School!
Mark Masessa Nydia Peake
Principal Vice PrincipalFrancis A. Desmares Elementary School is committed to providing all students in grades K-4 with an academically challenging program in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our staff members work in partnership with the Flemington-Raritan community to provide a differentiated approach to learning that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world.
Through our curriculum, we focus on helping children to develop critical thinking skills in all academic areas while meeting their needs socially and emotionally. We encourage students to become problem solvers and generate solutions through an inquiry-based approach to learning and a workshop approach to teaching Reading and Writing skills. Our staff is committed to helping students learn the skills necessary to succeed in life. Francis A. Desmares School is a place where students will develop many life-long learning skills, including how to get along with others. We are a diverse community of learners from various backgrounds and experiences. Our students learn a great deal from one another. We stress each and every day how our decisions, words, and actions impact others.
At Francis A. Desmares School, we expect that students Respect themselves and one another, develop individual Responsibility, demonstrate Self-Esteem and Pride, show Compassion, develop Diligence and Perseverance, demonstrate Tolerance and show Patience, are Honest and Fair, learn Cooperation and Good Sportsmanship, are Loyal citizens, and have the Courage to stand up for themselves and others.
Francis A. Desmares School Vision Statement
At Francis A. Desmares School, we provide a child-centered environment that fosters curiosity and the opportunity for students to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating an educational and social atmosphere that respects the uniqueness of children. We seek to develop caring, lifelong learners who are responsible, productive citizens of our community.
Respectfully,Mark Masessa
PrincipalE-mail ID: mark.masessaNydia Peake
Vice Principal
E-mail ID: nydia.peakeIn an effort to control SPAM, our district no longer provides direct links to staff e-mail accounts. To e-mail employees, please use firstname.lastname@frsd.us.