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Week 15
December 2 - December 6
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Dear FES Families,
During this season of gratitude, I want you all to know how incredibly grateful that I am for the opportunity to serve your amazing children in partnership with you! Wishing all of the Florence family a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
In Falcon Spirit,
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary School
Congratulations to our 4th grade team who received a O.N.E. Fund donation from the KISD Education Foundation! The O.N.E. fund provides assistance wiht ongoing needs and essentials in the classroom and on campus. Our 4th grade is receiving shelving that will help make their flex space even more organized and make their grade level library even more available for student use!
Mrs. Hetherington also received a Swivl ipad docking station that will be used in the classroom!
Want to contribute? Gifts to the O.N.E. Fund can be made through our website Give Now! - Keller ISD Education Foundation (kisdfoundation.net) or through the QR code in the visual above.
Substitute Appreciation Day
Substitute Appreciation Day
This week, we celebrated our incredible substitutes who serve our school! We are grateful for all of these and more and were able to share our appreciation with a small token for our frequent subs this week! Thank you, substitutes for ensuring that learning continues when our teachers cannot be here and for teaching and loving our students!
Week 15 Snapshots
Week 15 Snapshots
Kinder Feast Fun!
Kinder Feast Fun!
Our kindergarten students practiced their manners, shared in some delicious treats together, and showed off their table etiquette this week as they shared in a kinder feast!
1st Grade Program
1st Grade Program
Our first grade students are SOOOOOO SMART! They showed off all they know about weather, seasons, and counting during their grade level performance! Way to go, 1st grade!
Ozobot Coding Fun in the Library!
Ozobot Coding Fun in the Library!
This week students were introduced to Florence's latest funded PTA grant, Ozobots! Ozobots are small robots that follow color-coded lines and simple programs. They’re a fun way to learn about coding, problem-solving, and teamwork. This past week, students colored balloons, attached them to our Ozobots, and created their own Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! At your child's next visit to the library, they will try their hand at coding their own track. Be sure to ask your child about their Ozobot adventures!
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!
no school - Thanksgiving break - november 25 through november 29
no school - Thanksgiving break - november 25 through november 29
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
December 2-5- Penguin Patch (See schedule below for each class' time)
December 4- College Spirit Day
December 5- Choir and Marimbas Concert (6:00 PM)
December 6- Angel Tree Due
December 8- Spirit Night at Big Shots Golf (4-7pm)
December 10-12- Math MAP Testing (during class time, as determined by teacher)
December 12- MAP Fluency Test (during class time, as determined by the teacher)
December 13- Florence Spelling Bee (3rd and 4th Grade finalists) 8:30-10:30
December 16-18- Students bring nutcrackers
December 19- Nutcracker Day during Co-Curr (parents welcomed to come and watch)
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
Early Dismissal at 11:45
December 20- End of the 2nd Nine Weeks
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.
Penguin Patch Store Schedule
Penguin Patch Store Schedule
December 2-5
2024-2025 District Calendar
2024-2025 District Calendar
Counseling COrner
Counseling COrner
angel tree
angel tree
We still have a few more tags that are available to claim!
We still have a few more tags that are available to claim!
We are so thankful for the incredible generosity and support of our FES Angel Tree! SO many families will be blessed this holiday season. Thank you! Reminder: wrapped gifts with angel tree tag attached are due 12/6!
Candy Cane Grams
Candy Cane Grams
Florence Student Council will be selling Candy Cane Grams Dec. 13-19th before school for $1 each. Proceeds will benefit Florence Elementary. Funds last year were used to purchase recess equipment.
District News
District News
Keller ISD Big Event Returns!
Keller ISD Big Event Returns!
Mark your calendar for April 12, 2025
PTA News
PTA News
Penguin Patch
Penguin Patch
Volunteers Needed:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAE2FA4F9CE9-53335185-penguin#/
We have the privilege of Penguin Patch Holiday Shop coming again to Florence this year!
Shopping dates for our students will be Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5.
This Holiday shop allows students to buy gifts that they choose 🎁 for their loved ones, friends and teachers. It also teaches our kids the joy of giving during the holidays, valuable math and budgeting lessons, and provides them the opportunity to practice thoughtfulness.
Keep checking the PTA website for updated information and for volunteer opportunities.
Proceeds from Penguin Patch are donated to our campus projects. Last year's Penguin Patch funds provided our new book vending machine.
One Stop for Everything PTA
Join PTA: https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1813
Volunteer: https://kellerisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=Volunteer
Spirit Night
Big Shots Golf in Fort Worth, 15700 Golf View Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76177 on December 8th 4-7pm
stem night!
stem night!
Unleash your inner scientist and sign up for the Florence Science Fair as part of our annual STEM Night! STEM Night will be held on Thursday, January 16 from 6-7:45 p.m. with setup beginning at 4:30 p.m. for our science fair participants.
Register your project today and use your Thanksgiving Break to start experimenting! We’d love to have students of all grades participate! Please use this link → https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0oBX64KP2CU4oK19Ge9nvrdpZwBGXPgDxH9biRrAFliwlRw/viewform OR the QR code in the graphic above to register your Science Fair Project. When preparing and planning, please make sure to follow the Scientific Method and have a project display board with a title, problem/question, hypothesis, research, data, and a conclusion.
Even if you’re not planning to be a part of the Science Fair, we’d love to see all FES families at our STEM Night! There will be lots of fun, educational events for kids of all ages — including our annual favorite: Creepy Critters! Please save the date and we will see you there!
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
December Menu
December 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
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
In Case you Missed It:
In Case you Missed It:
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
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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