Francis A. Desmares School
16 Old Clinton Road ~ Flemington, NJ 08822 ~ 908.284.7540
Desmares News & Announcements
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Kindergarten Registration
Click the headline above for Kindergarten Registration dates, times and instructions. Let's get ready for Kindergarten!
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Our STEM Lab is open!
Our brand new STEM Lab is open! Click the headline to learn more and view photos from our January 3 ribbon-cutting celebration!
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Join FAD PTO: Click for the PTO Membership Toolkit
Register on the PTO Membership Toolkit for the Dolphin Splash monthly newsletter, upcoming events, activities, forms and important announcements.
Student Absence Form
Welcome to Our School
Desmares Newsletter
Principal's Message
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Welcome to Francis A. Desmares School!
Mark Masessa, Principal Mary Jane Custy, Vice Principal
Francis 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 FAD Virtual Backpack
FRSD Color Run/Walk REGISTRATION LINK (3/18/24)
FRSD Color Fun News Drop, en espanol, in Russian (3/15/24)
Create A Treasure Chest by Monday March 18th
Preorder Your Yearbook by Friday March 15
FAD Dolphin News - March Edition
Reserve Your Spot at Safety Town's Special Event on Thursday 3/28
Let's Encourage a Lifelong Passion for Reading with FAD Read-A-Thon
Did Someone Say Disney? It's time for the Desmares School PTO Read-A-Thon!
Mark Your Calendars - FAD Family Technology Night on Wednesday March 27
Adorable & Delicious Spring Cookies in Partnership with "Baked and Frosted"
Tiger Basketball Camp Brochure and Website (3/8/24)
2024-2025 District Calendar (3/1/24)
Revised 2023-2024 District Calendar - April 5 is an Early Dismissal (3/1/24)
You Are Invited for Dinner & Dialogue about Coping With Anxiety & Stress on April 9 at RFISThe Dolphin Splash (PTO's Monthly Family Newsletter) - March 2024
GameU & Desmares School PTO Fundraiser
Scholastic Spring Book Fair is Coming to FAD on March 18
Save The Date - FRSD Color Run/Walk is on Sunday May 19
FAD Spring Spirit Wear Online Store is NOW OPEN ... Order by March 28
Author Audrey Vernick Is Visiting FAD - Sponsored by FAD PTO - April 12
FAD PTO - Updated Calendar of Events
All You Need to Know About PICTO & Basket Raffle Event
We Need Parent Volunteers at PICTO & Basket Raffle Event
Please Update Your Family Information on MTK
Talk-a-Latte Flyer with Registration Links
Reminders for 4th Grade Students
FRSD Facility Use - Rent a Space (11/13/23)
Participate in SchoolStore Program for Awesome Prizes
Donate to Stephen Austin Maszczak Scholarship Award / En Espanol
FAD PTO Supports Dolphin Entrepreneurs
Our Library is Looking for Parent Volunteers