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June 2025
Summer Newsletter
FES Campus and Office will be Closed June 24- July 7th
FES Campus and Office will be Closed June 24- July 7th
Courtney Brandel
Principal
courtney.cullum@kellerisd.net
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Happy Summer, Florence Families!
I hope this message finds everyone well, enjoying summer fun! At FES, we have been wrapping up the past year, planning, and gearing up for an exciting 2025-2026 school year. As a sneak peak to next year, we can't wait to S.H.I.N.E. together next year and are excited for another amazing year of excellence at Florence Elementary School!
We would love to see what you are up to this summer! Wear your favorite FES spirit wear, take a photo, and use #FESSummerFun- and tag the Florence Facebook page to be featured in a summer fun section of our upcoming newsletter!
Please take a few moments to take a look at our June newsletter that contains helpful information and some highlights of how we ended our 24-25 school year.
In Falcon Spirit,
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary School
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KISD/Florence Summer Hours
KISD/Florence Summer Hours
Keller ISD will observe summer business hours beginning Monday, June 2, with District and campus administrative offices and facilities open Tuesday-Thursday. Employees will work remotely on Mondays to close buildings on those days as an additional cost-saving measure for the District. On those days, campus employees can be reached by email but may not be able to return all phone calls received until they return to campus.
Public business hours will be 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday each week from June 2nd through July 21.
FES Campus will be closed:
Mondays and Fridays
June 19th- Holiday
June 23rd- July 7th
MAP Testing Growth and Achievement Celebrations
MAP Testing Growth and Achievement Celebrations
Reading and Language Arts
Reading and Language Arts
We increased overall growth from 47th percentile (in Spring 2024) to 50th percentile (in Spring 2025) with achievement increasing from 73rd to 75th between 23-24 and 24-25.
73% of FES students performed high average or higher (green or blue)
2nd grade did a great job of decreasing the number of students in the lowest performance areas (red and orange) with 75% of students performing above average (green or blue) in achievement. Way to close the gaps!
2nd grade SPED growth was in the 66th percentile
1st grade overall achievement was high (all between 70th- 85th percentile)
High growth in 2nd grade and 3rd grade (lowest was with a teacher who was out for part of the year on maternity leave).
High achievement averages for 4th grade (57th-79th percent)
3rd grade dyslexia showed high growth with 50% of students at green or blue in growth goals
ESL- High growth in 1, 2, and 4th
Math
Math
Compared to 23-24 as a whole school, we increased our growth from the 49tt percentile to the 59th percentile with achievement moving from the 79th-82nd percentile. Each grade grew in the total umber of students across the green and blue groups (above average and high groups)
77% of students performed high average or higher, with over half of FES students performing in the 80th percentile or higher (compared to NWEA national norms)
We saw an increase of 4% in the number of students who moved to the highest performing percentile group (blue) in 4th grade
The 23-24 Kindergarten cohort showed remarkable growth, closing the gap in 1st grade with only 5% of students in red (compared to 10% the previous year) and 3% in orange, compared to the previous year of 4%. They also reduced yellow- with only 8% (compared to 12% in kindergarten). An astonishing 59% performed in blue (compared to 47 the previous year).
3rd grade dyslexia students showed 81st%ile growth!
SPED growth was at 50th percentile or above in grades 1-4 showing average growth for those served in special education
Data analysis and monetary transactions (or money) was our highest area of performance across all grades.
STAAR Test Celebrations!
STAAR Test Celebrations!
FES performed above the state, region, and KISD average across all areas.
3rd Grade Math- 89% of students with passing scores.
4th Grade Math- 77% of students with passing scores
3rd Grade Reading 93% of students with passing scores (increased 2% from 24-25)
4th Grade Reading- 95% of students with passing scores
4th Hybrid Math- 100% of students with passing scores on the 5th grade STAAR test
Florence Calendar: 1st 9 weeks
Florence Calendar: 1st 9 weeks
July 30 - 31 *Kinder Camp (8:00-11:00 or 12:00-3:00)
August 8- Class Lists Shared- Teachers will contact students and parents throughout the day
August 11- Meet the Teacher Night (Last names A-M 5:00-5:45 and M-Z 6:00-6:45)
August 13- First Day of School 2025-2026 School Year
August 13- Boo-Hoo/ Woo-Hoo PTA reception for Kindergarten parents and all parents who are new to FES (7:45-8:15 in the cafeteria)
August 18- Parent Orientation/Hybrid
Kindergarten: 5:00-5:30
1st Grade 5:30-6:30
2nd Grade: 6:30-7:30
August 19- Parent Orientation/Hybrid
3rd Grade 5:00-6:00
4th Grade 6:00-7:00
August 22- Independence Day- Wear Red, White, and Blue to celebrate students independently walking to their classrooms in the morning!
September 1- Labor Day Holiday- No School
September 2-4- BOY MAP RLA (during reading classes)
September 8-10- BOY MAP Math (during math classes)
September 10- BOY MAP Fluency (During reading classes)
September 11- Multicultural Night
September 16- CEIC Meeting (3:45-5:00)
September 17- Watchdog Kick Off (6:00-6:30)
Week of September 15-19 Book Fair
September 18- Lunch with Grandparents (Last names A-H)
September 19- Lunch with Grandparents (Last names I-Z)
September 22- STUCO Speeches Due
September 25- 1st Grade Performance/PTA Meeting
September 29- Fun Run Kickoff
October 1- College Spirit Day
October 2- Fall Yearbook Pictures
October 3- Red Ribbon Spirit Day
October 3- 3rd/4th STUCO Elections
Week of October 6-10 KHS Spirit Week (Dress Up Days TBD)
October 7- Fun Run
October 9- KHS Homecoming Game
October 9- End of the 1st 9 Weeks
October 10- Student Holiday- Parent/ Teacher Conferences (by appointment)
Week of October 13-17- District Holiday- Fall Break- No School
*View our full calendar on our website.
InstructionalCalendar_2025-26.pdfPrintable KISD 25-26 Instructional Calendar
2025-2026 Registration
2025-2026 Registration
Returning Student Registration - Available July 9th and Due August 7
In July, you will need to confirm your student's registration for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year using the KISD Infosnap Registration. Parents of returning students (those who were enrolled with us during the 2024-2025 school year) will receive a Snapcode on Tuesday, July 9th from noreplyregistration@powerschool.com, which will be emailed to the email address of the parent/guardian listed first in Aeries. If, for some reason, you do not receive your code on July 9th, first check your spam/ junk mail for an email from noreplyregistration@powerschool.com . If you have not received an email on July 9th, please reach out to terra.peters@kellerisd.net or call our campus office at 817-744-4700.
New Student Enrollment
For any student who is new to Keller ISD, including incoming kindergarten students who were not previously enrolled in KISD Pre-K, please visit The KISD 25-26 Enrollment Page to begin the registration process. *Please note, the registration site will be unavailable from June 23- July 8 while the district is closed.
Welcome Kindergarten Families
Welcome Kindergarten Families
Click on the presentation to see the information that was shared at Kindergarten Orientation in May.
*Reminder- Our offices are closed from June 23- July 7th and will re-open on July 8th to receive any paperwork/ documents that are pending and any registrations for Kinder Camp.
🏫*For more information about kinder camp- click here
🏫*For more information about kinder camp- click here
*What is Kinder Camp?
Kinder Camp is a two day orientation in July for our incoming kindergarten students that allows them the opportunity to preview kindergarten and experience a half day over the two days. This gives students a foundation and positive experience before the full kindergarten day in August, and is designed to ease them into the transition to starting kindergarten. Students will visit each of the kindergarten classrooms, work with each of our teachers, and play and explore in our Discovery Lab and begin to make new friends. Over the two day camp, students will complete activities and our teachers will identify the unique strengths and needs of students which supports us in preparing for their arrival in August. Kinder camp is optional, but encouraged. On the first morning, parents are invited to stay for the first hour in our library for a parent meeting and Q&A session.
Register for Kinder Camp!
Incoming Kindergarten students are invited to join us at Kinder Camp Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30th and 31st during either an AM (8:00-11:00) or a PM (12:00-3:00) session. Your child will attend at the same time on both days.
Confirm your registration for our AM or PM Kinder camp by contacting our FES secretary, Mrs. Terra Peters at 817-744-4700 (after July 7th) or by emailing her at terra.peters@kellerisd.net and indicating your preference for the AM two-day session or the PM two-day session.
School Supply List
School Supply List
ORder by July 1st!
ORder by July 1st!
Parents, If you really want to save time and money on back-to-school supplies, order your kit from 1st Day School Supplies now! In just a few clicks, get the exact supplies your teacher requested from the brands you trust and respect.
All school supplies ordered through this link will be delivered to the school and will available in your child's classrooms on Monday, August 11th during the meet the teacher night.
If you prefer to shop for your own school supplies, please refer to the lists below. You are welcomed to bring your supplies with you on Meet the Teacher night (August 11th).
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Contacts
Contacts
FES Front Office: 817-744-4700
FES Front Office: 817-744-4700
TBD Front Office / Attendance:
Leah Dimmitt Front Office / Substitutions: leah.dimmitt@kellerisd.net
Terra Peters- Campus Secretary: terra.peters@kellerisd.net
Sue Piehler - Nurse: susan.piehler@kellerisd.net
Jessica Sustaita- Librarian: jessica.sustaita@kellerisd.net
Christina Jones - Counselor: christina.jones@kellerisd.net
Chelsea Price - Assistant Principal: chelsea.price@kellerisd.net
Courtney Brandel - Principal: courtney.cullum@kellerisd.net
Nicole Seidel - PTA President: ptaflorencees@gmail.com
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Blackboard Communications
Blackboard Communications
Be sure that your email is correct in your infosnap to be sure you receive all of our Blackboard communications (and upcoming Parent Square) including emails and texts.
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