Francis A. Desmares School
16 Old Clinton Road ~ Flemington, NJ 08822 ~ 908.284.7540
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Desmares Newsletter
Principal's Message
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Welcome to Francis A. Desmares School!
Mark Masessa, 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.masessaMary Jane Custy
Vice Principal
E-mail ID: maryjane.custyIn 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.
Virtual Backpack
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Welcome to the Virtual Backpack
for Francis A. Desmares School!
A Note From Mr. Masessa and Mrs. Custy
Parents' Fun Night - Charcuterie Workshop
Scholastic Fall Book Fair is Coming to FAD on October 9th
The Annual Book Fair Coin Collection Contest Starts Today
"Week of Respect" Spirit Days - October 2nd - 6th, 2023
Author Visit Sponsored by FAD PTO - Dion Leonard & Gobi Are Coming to FAD on Friday, October 6th / En Espanol
Walkathon 2023
Check Out The Prizes Our Dolphins Can Earn with FAD Walkathon 2023
Will Mr. Masessa Get Slimed???
Fall for Pizza & Frozen Treats - FAD Restaurant Night at Panatieri's & Rita's - 10/10/2023
Come Support FAD Dolphin Naysa while supporting FAD PTO at the Fall Clothing Drive 10/14/2023
Family Movie Night 10/19/2023
Our Library is Looking for Parent Volunteers
Dolphins' Fun Day - Trampoline Park 10/17/2023
Be In The Know & Update Your Calendars
Important News from the Box Tops Coordinator at FAD
Desmares Raptor Parent Letter
Meet Marley/En Español
The Dolphin Splash - PTO's Monthly Family Newsletter - September 2023
November 15 Parent Workshop: Supporting Students Stress and Excessive Worry (9/12/23)
District 12-Month School Activities Calendar (9/7/23)
Dr. McGann's Talk-a-Latte Schedule and Registration Links (9/7/23)
Francis A. Desmares September Dolphin NewsJoin FAD PTO Today/ En Espanol
Meet Your FAD PTO Members / En EspanolStephen Austin Maszczak Scholarship Award / En Espanol
Dolphins' Fun Day - 3D Printing 11/19/2023