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Week 13
November 11 - November 15
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Dear FES Families,
We have had a wonderful 4 day week at Florence! I hope that your family was able to enjoy some time during our Tuesday workday, where our teachers and staff were productive and enjoyed catching up and getting ahead on planning for the upcoming weeks of our 2nd Nine Weeks while working from the location of their choice as many schools in our district were used as polling locations.
This week, we were visited by several principals from around the district who came to see the amazing things happening in our mathematics classrooms! I am proud of the hard work of our students, who are all mathematicians, solving, and discussing their learning together. While we are focusing on the mathematical process and fluency at school, please continue to support your child at home, reinforcing their math fluency and knowledge of their basic facts.
November always provides a special time of gratitude and we are excited to share in some time together showing our appreciation for our Florence Heroes! Today, our PTA has been hard at work showcasing the art, letters, and appreciation crafts that our students have created as we prepare for our Veterans Day Program and reception on Monday! We look forward to honoring our veterans and first responders in this special way. We are also excited to welcome our FES families for our Thanksgiving feast and what a special time that will be! Be sure to RSVP in the form below.
In Falcon Spirit,
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary School
Week 12 Snapshots
Week 12 Snapshots
In math, our 2nd grade students are working on representing and solving addition and subtraction problems using a variety of strategies. Yesterday, we were visited by the principals from Eagle Ridge Elementary, Shady Grove Elementary, and Bette Perot Elementary who came to see the wonderful ways in which teachers are teaching and students are learning at Florence Elementary School! They were impressed by the collaboration, mathematical dialogue and engagement of our students as they used bar models, standard algorithm, repeated addition, number charts, number lines, base 10 blocks, acting and more to understand and solve story problems! Great job, 2nd grade!
Library Fun!
Library Fun!
Mrs. Sustaita has been helping our students learn about some of our digital research tools that we have available including Britannica online. Students practiced researching and using this additional tool as a part of their digital texts lesson this week. Ask your child an interesting fact that they learned as they researched during library time this week!
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 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 18- SBG Q2 Grading Window Opens
November 19- Kinder Feast Thanksgiving celebration
November 19- 1st Grade Program 6:00 PM
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)
December 4- College Spirit Day
December 6- Angel Tree Due
December 8- Spirit Night at Big Shots Golf. (More info to come!)
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 22- 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
January 16- STEM Night (6:00pm-7:45pm)
January 17- Spirit Store
January 20- District Holiday-No Classes
January 23- Program- PTA Meeting
January 29- 3rd Grade Fine Arts Field Trip
*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.
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
Florence Families of 3rd and 4th Grade Students:
We have a "spell-tacular" event for our third and fourth graders to participate in! All third and fourth grade students will be given the opportunity to participate in their grade level spelling bee, which serves as our qualifying round. The top 15 students of each grade level will advance to The Florence School Spelling Bee.
Grade Level Spelling Bee
The grade level spelling bee will take place on Monday, November 18th. Use the link below or the QR code attached to sign your student up for their grade level spelling bee. Parents of 3rd and 4th grade students will be emailed a list for your student to study to prepare. This list consists of a sample of the types of words that will be used for this round. The deadline to sign up is Monday, November 11th.
Note: This preliminary qualifying round of the spelling bee will not be open for families and visitors to attend.
3rd and 4th Grade Level Spelling Bee Sign Up
Florence School Spelling Bee
Students who qualify for the school spelling bee will be announced at the end of day on Monday, November 18th. The Florence School Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, December 13th. Families and visitors are welcome to join in as an audience for the school spelling bee! More information on the spelling bee will be sent with spellers who advance!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Howell! (destiny.howell@kellerisd.net)
Have a great day!
Other Information
Other Information
3rd and 4th Grade STAAR Interim
3rd and 4th Grade STAAR Interim
Our 3rd and 4th grade students will be taking the STAAR Interim test on November 12 (RLA) and 14 (Math). This is a practice STAAR test and will provide our students with an opportunity to interact with an experience STAAR type questions. The interim is much shorter than the typical test and does not include the written response component. It also provides us with a snapshot to measure our students' abilities to apply what they have learned so far this year and will identify areas we need to continue to reinforce to ensure that our students are learning and growing well.
As we would on a regular testing day, please be sure that your child has a good night's sleep, a nutritious breakfast, and comes to school ready to do their best on this practice test.
On these days, students will still attend their co-curr, recess, and lunch classes and all of the classes that take place after the class is finished testing. Parents are still able to visit for lunches on the interim days.
Thanksgiving Feast November 22nd
Thanksgiving Feast November 22nd
We can't wait to celebrate Thanksgiving as a Falcon Family on November 22nd during student lunch times and are excited to have our Falcon families join in on the celebration meal and sharing in gratitude together!
Campus Thanksgiving Meal
If you plan to join us (even if you don't plan to purchse a meal), please pre-register using this FORM by noon on Tuesday, November 19th where you will RSVP and indicate if you will be purchasing a meal or not. See the menu below for details.
Our cafeteria is cooking up a delicious lunch and if you plan to purchase the lunch, please be sure to deposit $4.50 per adult lunch and $2.95 per student lunch into your child's Sodexo account by November 19th.
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
Lost and found
Lost and found
Do these look familiar? Please check the lost and found to claim your students unclaimed items before Thanksgiving Break. All items left over break will be donated to the Community Storehouse.
District News
District News
Keller ISD Big Event Returns!
Keller ISD Big Event Returns!
Mark your calendar for April 12, 2025
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 News
PTA News
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!
save the date for stem night!
save the date for stem night!
Save the date for Florence’s annual STEM Night! Thursday, January 16th, 2025 6:00-7:45pm.
We will have a Science Fair (so begin thinking of ideas for your project!), various creepy critters, demonstrations from professionals in STEM fields, plus educational activities and presentations! More information and the Science Fair registration link will be shared next week.
If you work in a STEM field (or know someone who does) and would like to share your work with students and their families at a table, please e-mail Jessica Bell at jessica.stidham.bell@gmail.com by Friday, November 22nd. We are asking presenters to have a visual presentation and preferably a takeaway for students! Setup will begin at 4:30pm on January 16th. Thank you in advance for making this night a success!
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:
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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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