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Week 8
September 30-October 4
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Dear FES Families,
Happy Friday, Falcon family! It feels like September has gone by just as quickly as it arrived and we are wrapping up our first nine weeks of school in the next couple of weeks and diving into the fun of October! In this upcoming month, we will be finishing summative assessments, celebrating Red Ribbon month activities, and have some of our students taking their first field trips of the year. We also look forward to parent teacher conferences and to the upcoming the fall break! Take a look at the details below, as we have some spirit days coming up, picture day next week, and a ton of fun!
This past week, we have conducted SNAP meetings, which are snapshot meetings with each teacher, our counselor, assistant princpal, and Interventionist-Mrs. Persyn, where we take a look at the performance of each student on the MAP test, look at other data points, and determine plans to support students in their indivdiual academic needs, through a process called Response to Intervention (RTI). Through these meetings, we determine the level of support needed by a student and develop plans for different levels of support (Tier 1- everyone, Tier- 2 additional small group support, or Tier 3- Targeted individualized support) in both academics and behavioral needs. I am always impressed by our teachers in these meetings, considering that even just 7 weeks in, your child's teacher knows their strengths, their learning needs, and has already implemented strategies and communication processes to support them. It is truly a team effort in supporting and ensuring the success of our students, and I can tell you that we have the BEST team of teachers who not only know our students' but love to serve them and will do whatever is needed to help them find success, wherever they are! I am excited for the implementation of the plans that have been established and we will continue to monitor and check the progress of our students as we go!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
In Falcon Spirit!
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary School
Week 8 Snapshots
Week 8 Snapshots
This week, we kicked off the WatchDogs with a fun night of dessert, karate for the kids, and Watchdog training for our volunteers! Thank you, Mrs. Jones for organizing a wonderful event and opportunity for our Watchdogs and our students!
September/ October upcoming events:
September/ October upcoming events:
September 30- KHS Homecoming Parade- Join us on our PTA sponsored float!
September 30- International Dot Day- Wear polka-dots
Week of September 30- October 4- KHS Spirit Week
October 1- 4th Grade Camp Grady Spruce Field Trip
October 2nd- College Spirit Day- wear your college colors
October 3rd- Red Ribbon Spirit Day- wear your western wear!
October 3rd- Red Ribbon Assembly for Students- Dallas Mavs Man Presentation
October 3- CEIC Meeting 3:50 PM
October 4- Fall Yearbook Pictures
October 9- 3rd Grade Natatorium Field Trip
October 10- End of the 1st 9 Weeks
October 10- Red Ribbon Spirit Day- Wear your Superhero Gear
October 10- FES Carnival and Silent Auction (5:00-7:30)
October 11- Student Holiday- Parent/ Teacher Conferences (by appointment)
Week of October 14-18- District Holiday- Fall Break- No School
October 24- Red Ribbon Assembly and Spirit Day- Wear your Pajamas
October 24- PTA/2nd Grade Performance 6:00pm
November 1- Storybook Character Parade (Whole School morning parade- more details to come)
November 5- Staff Development Day- No school
*More 2024-2025 information and dates to come. Plan ahead by visiting our new website to access our full year FES Campus Calendar.
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
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
Exciting Info from our Counselor!
Exciting Info from our Counselor!
DOT Day is coming!
DOT Day is coming!
Monday is the day! Wear Polka Dots on 9/30 and Celebrate Being the Remarkable YOU as inspired by the book from Peter Reynolds. During announcements Mrs. Jones will lead our school in celebrating Dot Day and during Morning Meeting, students will create a dot showcasing what makes them special and unique to be displayed on a community art wall!
⭕Red Ribbon Month- Life is a Movie- Live Drug Free
Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that focuses on educating youth about substance abuse prevention. At Florence we celebrate Red Ribbon Month so we can spread the activities out for our theme days. At the elementary level, the lessons focus on making healthy choices for our bodies. For example, healthy food, exercise and positive peer relationships. For parents, the conversation about safe and unsafe items for kids can start with conversations about common household products that are poisonous for human consumption, such as cleaning products, detergents, etc. Feel free to contact Mrs. Jones if you have any questions.
Reporting Absences
Reporting Absences
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
Other Information
Other Information
Picture Day!
Picture Day!
Picture day is coming up very soon; October 4th! Parents, you will be able view and place orders online. All orders will be shipped to your home. Be sure to smile!
Coming Soon- Storybook Character Parade
Coming Soon- Storybook Character Parade
More information to come, but save the date- our whole school parade will take place during the morning of November 1st, so start thinking of your favorite story and a costume to wear! We will share more information and logistics for parent arrival soon!
Storybook Character Costumes
On November 1st, students are invited to dress up like a favorite character or something related to a favorite book! Students may wear their costume for the duration of the school day, so please ensure that they are able to sit, move, and participate in the day while wearing their costume. We ask that all costumes be school appropriate and follow general KISD student dress guidelines and pay attention to the following:
No scary, gory, or violent costumes or masks
No weapons or pretend/toy weapons including swords, guns, knives, num-chuks, etc.
No inflatable costumes
Students must be able to move independently while wearing their costume and should be able to navigate and function in a regular classroom setting and hallways.
Extracurricular and Club Opportunities
Extracurricular and Club Opportunities
Run in the dark - boo run
Run in the dark - boo run
Community Storehouse is hosting a fun run at the Keller Town Hall Saturday, October 5th. Register now to participate in the fun.
Interested in showcasing your artistic talents? Last year, one of our very own students was the winner of this contest!
This year's theme "The Trinity River: Our Shared Home" invites students to explore the interconnected story of the Trinity River Basin. It’s a place where millions of Texans and a wide range of species coexist, relying on its rich resources and diverse ecosystems. Through their artwork, students can depict the vital relationships between the river, its inhabitants, and the broader environment. Our actions shape the health of this shared home, influencing the future of human communities, the well-being of the river, and plant and animal life, including those that are endangered or at risk.
The contest is open to 1st - 8th-grade students who live in or go to school in TRA Board Counties (Anderson, Chambers, Dallas, Ellis, Freestone, Henderson, Houston, Kaufman, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Navarro, Polk, San Jacinto, Tarrant, Trinity, Walker) and 1st - 8th- grade students living in or going to school in TRA customer cities outside of those counties (Flower Mound, Argyle, Northlake, Roanoke, Justin).
Winners will be chosen from each grade level, and will receive prizes and recognition! Entries will close on October 4th!
For more information, view it on the TRA website at https://trinityra.org/art
3rd & 4th Grade Run Club
FES Run Club is a club for 3rd & 4th Grade students to enhance cardiovascular health. The Club will meet every Monday from 3:25-4pm. At the end of Run Club the students will be dismissed on the North side of the building. They will need to be picked up promptly at 4 pm. Due to safety Run Club will accept the first 40 Third Grade students and the first 40 Fourth Grade students.
MEMBERSHIP FEE & PAYMENT METHOD: Membership is $20.00 per child. The cost includes a t-shirt, awards, end of year party and “fun run” days for both fall and spring seasons. All payments will be processed through the Keller ISD Webstore. Once your registration has been processed, instructions will be sent for all approved participants to pay for their run club fee.
COMMUNICATIONS: In the event of bad weather, you will be notified by email or text. Running Club will not meet when it’s raining, on holidays, or on teacher workdays. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at kendal.castranova@kellerisd.net or 817-744-4729 between 8:00-2:00 pm.
Registration ends Friday, 9/27/24
Running Club begins Monday, 10/7/24
The last day for Running Club is Monday, 4/14/25
Thank you, Kendal Castranova PE Teacher, Florence Elementary School
Chess Wizards
Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 (see flyer for exact dates)
First meeting is set for 10/03
Register at www.chesswizards.com
Join the R.O.C.K Club
Join the R.O.C.K Club
The R.O.C.K Club focuses on making our school, our community, and our world a more beautiful place through simple acts of kindness. Limited space available, sign up today using the grade level google forms.
1st Grade: https://forms.gle/yAy2Z9PoFNUfALfu5
2nd Grade: https://forms.gle/wDem7rW22kXk4pwYA
3rd Grade: https://forms.gle/CYwv8N6KvGiooCvc9
4th Grade: https://forms.gle/mAc7JntvcJkuiVTN9
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
Florence Spirit Wear Store is now OPEN! Place your order now through September 30th.
Order at https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/2105
Reflections - Calling all Creatives!
Reflections is a PTA-sponsored arts recognition program where students can express their creativity in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, visual arts and accessible arts. All participants will be recognized and there are advancement opportunities at the district, state and national levels.
We will host two brainstorming workshops at Florence where we will review the Reflections categories and guidelines, discuss the theme "Accepting Imperfection" and assist students with their artist statements and brainstorming.
For the participation form and guidelines, visit txpta.org/reflections.
volunteer opportunities
volunteer opportunities
Watch Dogs flyer 2024.pdfWatchdogs- support our students as a Watchdog!
Please visit https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/ to view and sign up for volunteer opportunities at one of our upcoming events!
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-September
Cafeteria Menu-September
September Menu
September 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
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1st 9 Weeks - SMORE Math Curriculum Overview - 2024-2025.pdfHow 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.
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