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Week 16
December 9 - December 13
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Dear FES Families,
The holiday season is upon us and we are rounding out our first half of the year with merriment and wonder! This week, has been a shining example of the traditions, opportunities, memories, and learning that we share in that make Florence such a magical place to be! Yesterday, we celebrated the joy of hearing from our incredibly talented Falcon Choir and Magical Marimbas students who dazzled on stage during our morning assembly and last night at the community program.
Our R.O.C.K. Club and STUCO packed up the over 970 food items that were donated during our food drive this last month! The spirit of giving continued as our office turned into our very own version of the North Pole with hundreds of gifts pouring in to help families in need of assistance this holiday season through our Angel Tree donations. Thank you to everyone for your incredible generosity and support of our community! You will certainly bring smiles to the faces of many children on Christmas morning!
Our very own students had the opportunity to share in the spirit of giving, as they visited the Penguin Patch and shopped for their loved ones and wrapped each gift with a note and care! Thank you to Jenny's Penguin Patch for your incredible donations to each of our teachers' treasure boxes and for your generosity and pouring proceeds from the event into Florence through our incredible PTA!
We had enriching conversations around our campus alignment with our district's 5-over-5 Goals and took an introspective look at our existing processes, procedures, and communication to determine areas of strength and opportunity and to clarify ways to enrich our partnership with our FES families. With MAP testing underway, we are also excited to receive progress monitoring data that will help us to monitor both individual and campus growth from the beginning of the year until now.
Our FES teachers and staff were gifted with the gift of time as our PTA Hospitality team of volunteers transformed our conference room into our very own Spa, treating our teachers and staff to chair massages, a warm beverage, and a sweet treat; a perfect way to end another exciting week! Our teachers and staff also kicked of the fun of a staff celebration of 12 days of cheer, with festive dress up days for staff to show our spirit for our students and to share in some fun during the busy conclusion of the quarter.
Next week, we hope to see families at our Spirit night at Big Shots Golf on Sunday, and look forward to STUCO's annual Candy Cane Gram sales! We will also be cheering on our school spelling bee P-A-R-T-I-C-I-P-A-N-T-S! Have a wonderful weekend!
In Falcon Spirit,
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary School
Week 16 Snapshots
Week 16 Snapshots
R.O.C.K. Club loaded up almost 1000 food items for the Community Storehouse thanks to the donations from our canned food drive!
Penguin Patch Fun!
Penguin Patch Fun!
Our Falcon Choir and Marimbas!
Our Falcon Choir and Marimbas!
Staff Recognition
Staff Recognition
Golden Egg Recipient- Mrs. Aldredge- 4th Grade
Golden Egg Recipient- Mrs. Aldredge- 4th Grade
Congratulations to Mrs. A for being selected by her colleagues as this month's Golden Egg recipient for being an oustanding contributor to FES!
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!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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 13-19- Candy Cane Gram Sales - 7:30-8:00am
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.
2024-2025 District Calendar
2024-2025 District Calendar
Progress Reports
Progress Reports
Progress Reports for grades 2 through 4 are available in Aeries. Please take a look and reach out to your childs teacher with any questions you may have.
Colder Weather Clothing
Colder Weather Clothing
Please be sure that your child is coming to school with weather appropriate clothing including a jacket or a coat, as they will continue to attend recess outside when the temperature falls within our district policy. Please be sure to label all coats, jackets, and winter accessories with your child's name as this is the time of year where our lost and found tends to grow!
Alternate Recess
Alternate Recess
As we monitor the temperature and weather, we may move to an alternate or indoor recess plan, depending on the circumstances. Under district policy, students will not go outside if temperatures or heat index are at or above 98 degrees Fahrenheit or if the wind-chill or temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. If temperatures are between 32-40 degrees outside activity will be limited to 20 minutes. If Ozone levels reach red of purple, there will be no outside activity. Students will participate in activities in the classrooms or flex space and will have a choice of games, hands on activities, movement and other options. (Not an iPad time)
Counseling COrner
Counseling COrner
angel tree
angel tree
Gifts DUE 12/6
Gifts DUE 12/6
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.
outside events and activities
outside events and activities
Holiday PE Camp
Holiday PE Camp
Parents of Florence Falcons Kindergarten through 4th grade. Do you need little a time during the holiday season to shop for that special FES student? Be sure to sign up for our FES Holiday PE Camp by Friday December 13th.
District News
District News
Keller ISD Big Event Returns!
Keller ISD Big Event Returns!
Mark your calendar for April 12, 2025 as FES will join together in a morning of service together! More details coming soon!
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
Spirit Night
Big Shots Golf in Fort Worth, 15700 Golf View Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76177 on December 8th 4-7pm
PTA Save the Date
PTA Save the Date
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! 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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Blackboard Communications
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