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Week 12
November 4 - November 8
Teacher Workday- November 5- No Classes for Students
Teacher Workday- November 5- No Classes for Students
Day Light saving time ends
Day Light saving time ends
Daylight Savings is ending soon, with clocks set to "fall back" one hour on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 2 a.m. While this shift offers an extra hour of sleep, it also marks the start of shorter days and less evening daylight.
Did you know? Fun Fact: Daylight Savings was introduced in Germany in 1916 during WWI as an energy saving and full saving measure. The U.S. followed suit, adopting it in 1918. In 1966 The Uniform Time Act standardized DST in the United States, establishing start and end dates and regulating a yearly time change.
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Dear FES Families,
What fun we had today celebrating our favorite storybook characters! I loved seeing our students' excitement and hearing about their favorite stories as I visited classes today. We had a wonderful celebration with our Falcon Family during our outdoor parade and are grateful to have had the opportunity to share in our love of reading together. Our teachers, as always, went all out, with grade level team costumes, exemplifying their passion for not only reading, but also for inspiring and sharing in the fun with our students!
As a reminder, we will not have school on Tuesday, November 5th, as that is a teacher workday and Election Day and 15 of the Keller ISD campuses are used as polling locations.
In the upcoming weeks, we will be continuing to focus on our campus improvement goal of supporting our students in solving one and two step word problems. This math unit across grade levels, in particular, focuses on supporting students in utilizing different strategies to solve problems. We encourage families to continue to build fact fluency at home through practicing basic facts, skip counting in the car (by 2's, by 3's, etc.) and by completing dreambox lessons. As I have been working with our teachers to review student writing samples, I am continually impressed already by the growth we have seen in students' overall writing skills and ability to convey their thoughts and responses to text! We will be continuing to build upon our students' writing skills, reinforcing the use of a capital letter and punctuation at the end of a sentence across all grade levels.
We are grateful for your ongoing support, involvement, and partnership in your child's learning! Thank you, FES families!
In Falcon Spirit,
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary School
Week 12 Snapshots
Week 12 Snapshots
Staff Recognition
Staff Recognition
Want to shout out an FES Staff member for embodying the tradition of excellence?
Want to shout out an FES Staff member for embodying the tradition of excellence?
We love celebrating the tradition of excellence at FES! As a part of that process, we will be recognizing our amazing staff members and would like your help.
Please share the name and information of the staff member you feel who is deserving of recognition along with some words that share the reason they are being recognized. Please note, your response with be shared with the staff member and may be featured in our publications/ social media and any student names that are included may be omitted for confidentiality.
Fill out a shout out on this Staff Shout Out Form to help us celebrate excellence among our FES teachers and staff!
October/ November upcoming events:
October/ November upcoming events:
November 3- Daylight Savings Time Ends (2am Local Time)
November 5- Staff Development Day- No school
November 6- College Spirit Day
November 11- Veteran's Day Program- FES Veterans and their families are invited to celebrate
Kindergarten- Wear Red, White and Blue
1st grade- Wear Red
2nd grade- Wear White
3rd Grade- Wear blue
Fourth- Wear Red White and Blue
November 12- Angel Tree Begins
November 12- STAAR Interim Reading (3rd and 4th Grade)
November 14- STAAR Interim Math (3rd and 4th Grade) - UPDATED DATE- was previously the 13th
November 15- Picture Makeup in the Library (8:00-9:00)
November 19- 1st Grade Program (6:00 PM)
November 19- Kinder Feast Thanksgiving celebration
November 20- ROCK Club
November 22- Campus Thanksgiving Meal during student lunch times (preregistration coming in November)
November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break Holiday- No School
December-January Events (click to expand)
December-January Events (click to expand)
November 1- Storybook Character Parade (Whole School morning parade- more details to come)
November 5- Staff Development Day- No school
November 6- College Spirit Day
November 11- Veteran's Day Program- FES Veterans and their families are invited to celebrate
November 12- Angel Tree Begins
November 12- STAAR Interim Reading (3rd and 4th Grade)
November 13- STAAR Interim Math (3rd and 4th Grade)
November 15- Picture Makeup in the Library (8:00-9:00)
November 18- SBG Q2 Grading Window Opens
November 19- Kinder Feast Thanksgiving celebration
November 20- ROCK Club
November 22- Campus Thanksgiving Meal during student lunch times (preregistration coming in November)
November 25-29- Thanksgiving Break Holiday- No School
December 4- College Spirit Day
December 6- Angel Tree Due
December 16-18- Students bring nutcrackers
December 19- Nutcracker Day
December 20- Character Assembly and Class Parties
Kindergarten: 9:00-9:45
1st Grade: 9:30-10:15
2nd Grade: 10:00-10:45
3rd Grade: 10:15-11:00
4th Grade: 10:30-11:15
December 23- January 3- District Holiday- No Classes
January 6- Teacher Workday- No classes for students
January 7- Classes Resume
January 8- College Spirit Day- Wear your College Colors
*More 2024-2025 information and dates to come. Plan ahead by visiting our new website to access our full year FES Campus Calendar.
2024-2025 District Calendar
2024-2025 District Calendar
Events and Activities
Events and Activities
Veterans Day and First Responders Celebration
We look forward to celebrating all our Veterans and First Responders on Monday, November 11th at 8:15 AM at our Veterans Day Program and Breakfast.
Due to capacity limitations, we will prioritize seating for our Veterans and First Responders and their families who attend this program.
We will also have a very limited amount of additional seating and some standing room for other Florence families who wish to come and watch the Veteran's Day program.
Veterans and First Responders, please RSVP to Attend. Please fill out the google form below by November 6th if you are a veteran or first responder or the family of a veteran or first responder who plans on attending the Veterans Day Celebration and Reception.
Student Attire for Veteran's Day Program on November 11
Student Attire for Veteran's Day Program on November 11
Kindergarten- Wear red, white and blue
1st grade- Wear Red
2nd grade- Wear White
3rd Grade- Wear blue
Fourth- Wear Red White and Blue
Other Information
Other Information
Get ready for Keller ISD's College Spirit Day on Wednesday, November 6! Show your school pride by wearing gear from your alma mater or your dream school, and let’s celebrate the exciting educational opportunities that await KISD students!
How to Report an Absence
How to Report an Absence
While we appreciate a phone call letting us know your child is absent, with the updated Attendance procedures, we will now request a written explanation of absences for each day they were absent.
This may be an email sent to Tyler.Lamon@kellerisd.net or a written note that is sent upon your child's return. An absence is considered to be a partial absence any time that a student leaves early or arrives later than the first 15 minutes of the day and parents may utilze a parent excuse for these if there is not documentation. Please see the Keller ISD Attendance 101 for more information. https://www.kellerisd.net/students-families/resources/students-families-resources/attendance-truancy
District News
District News
Enter the Keller ISD Elementary Holiday Card Contest
Enter the Keller ISD Elementary Holiday Card Contest
Keller ISD Elementary students are invited to enter their holiday artwork in this year’s KISD Elementary Holiday Card Contest.
This year’s contest is open to all KISD elementary school students. One lucky winner will have their artwork featured on the District’s official digital holiday card.
Guidelines for this year’s Holiday Card Contest include:
Design a piece of artwork featuring holiday or winter images, scenes, celebrations, or traditions.
Create artwork on an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper using any materials.
Creatively incorporate “Keller ISD” somewhere within the artwork.
Label the back of the artwork with student name, campus, and grade level.
You can drop off your entries at the Front Office by Wednesday, November 13.
The winner and finalists will be announced prior to Thanksgiving Break and recognized at the December 19 Board of Trustees Meeting.
Good luck!
Keller High School Fall Musical Take the Stage
Keller High School Fall Musical Take the Stage
The high school fall musical season is back in full swing! Keller High leads with a captivating production of Little Shop of Horrors. This must-see performances promise unforgettable moments, so grab your tickets online before they’re gone! https://khstheatre.simpletix.com/
Extracurricular and Club Opportunities
Extracurricular and Club Opportunities
Student Club Times
Student Club Times
Marimba: 3rd, every Tuesday 7:25-7:50
Marimba: 4th, every Thursday 7:25-7:50
Falcon Choir: 3rd & 4th, every Thursday 3:25-4:15
R.O.C.K Club: 1st-4th, the last Wednesday of the month 3:15-4:15+
Chess Wizards Club: Begins October 3 . 3:30-4:30 on Thursdays
Run Club: 3rd & 4th Grade, every Monday 3:25-4:00
PTA Events
PTA Events
One Stop for Everything PTA
Join PTA: https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1813
Volunteer: https://kellerisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=Volunteer
Please visit https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/ to view and sign up for volunteer opportunities at one of our upcoming events!
volunteer opportunities
volunteer opportunities
Volunteers and Visitors
Volunteers and Visitors
Parents are always welcome at FES! If you are interested in volunteering, you must fill out the Keller ISD Volunteer Application. All FES visitors are required to enter at door #1, go through the front office, provide picture identification, and obtain a visitor badge before proceeding to any part of the building which must be worn in a visible area for the duration of the time on campus. Office staff will verify the visitor is a parent, guardian, or approved contact for a student.
Guests are only allowed in designated areas to minimize disruption of the learning environment and may not go throughout the building, to the playground, or classrooms.
Guests are required to exit the building through the office during school hours. We value and appreciate guests and all volunteers at FES!
yearbook
yearbook
FES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale NOW! Save 10% on your order if you purchase before 10/31. Everyone is a yearbook photographer with the Treering App. You can upload photos from FES events as they happen throughout the year to be included in the yearbook. Each book also comes with two free custom pages. Grab yours today! 📚📸
https://web.treering.com/create-account/1016599729561880?PassCode=1016599729561880
Cafeteria Menu
Cafeteria Menu
October/November Menu
October/November Menu
Cafeteria information
Cafeteria information
Sodexo has received several concerns regarding the printed menu reflecting options which are either substituted or changed completely on the serving line due to product unavailability or use of State provided commodity items. While Sodexo strives to minimize the number of changes to the menu, they are still at the mercy of product manufacture shortages and logistical challenges from all providers which places a burden on the program to provide the menu as previously planned.
To improve the communication of menu changes Sodexo has recently launched new and improved online menus for Keller ISD through Nutrislice at https://kellerisd.nutrislice.com/menus-eula .
This change will provide students, staff and families the most up-to-date printable and digital menus that are reflective of any changes that need to be made to the menus.
Did you hear? There are FIVE choices for lunch each day this year!
https://kellerisd.sodexomyway.com/
What time is breakfast? Breakfast will begin at 7:25. The line will close at 7:50 for students to be in class at 7:55.
What is offered? This school year Sodexo will be offering 3 hot side options and 2 cold side options.
How do I add money to my child’s cafeteria account? You may place money on your child's lunch account by setting up an account for them on School Cafe. The link is below and you will need your student's ID # to do so.
Sodexo - Breakfast and Lunch.
Contacts
Contacts
FES Front Office: 817-744-4700
FES Front Office: 817-744-4700
Tyler Lamon- Front Office / Attendance: tyler.lamon@kellerisd.net
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
Esmeralda Gallegos - Cafeteria Manager: esmeralda.gallegos@kellerisd.net
Student Lunch Times
Student Lunch Times
Kindergarten: 10:40-11:10
1st Grade: 11:10-11:40
2nd Grade: 11:40-12:10
3rd Grade: 12:10-12:40
4th Grade: 12:40-1:10
Student Co-Curr Times
Student Co-Curr Times
4th Grade:8:10-9:10
3rd Grade: 9:10-10:10
2nd Grade: 10:10-11:10
1st Grade 12:50-1:50
Kindergarten 2:00-3:00
In Case you Missed It:
In Case you Missed It:
How can I help my child with math at home?
How can I help my child with math at home?
The KISD Math department has put together a guide for parents to see what your child is learning in math, including an overview, important concepts and common misconceptions. It also includes ideas of how to support your child's learning at home. Simply click on your child's grade level link to see the curriculum overview and information.
2nd 9 Weeks - SMORE Math Curriculum Overview - 2023-2024 (1).pdfSubs Wanted!
Subs Wanted!
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