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Week 9
October 7-October 11
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Dear FES Families,
We have kicked off October with a BANG! We've enjoyed Homecoming parade fun, 4th grade field trip, college colors day, the Dallas Mavs assembly, and our yearbook picture day, all of which showcased the Falcon spirit! It is weeks like this when we get to see our students shine in different lights and join as a community to enhance their learning through new opportunities, enriching experiences and fun together!
This week, we also held our first Campus Educational Improvement Committee Meeting (CEIC) where stakeholders of parents and staff provided input on our campus' progress toward the district's 5 over 5 goals. We also reviewed our Campus Improvement Plan which will be reviewed and approved by the Keller ISD School Board later this month. Thank you to all of our CEIC members for your dedication and contribution to our school's continuous improvement process!
I have loved walking around the building and see our teachers meeting with our parents for our fall conferences; collaborating in partnership to support our students, share in their successes and work to build plans for their success this year! We are grateful for parents joining in to share in these critical conversations, celebrations, and discussions of your child's learning and look forward to continuing that work together throughout this year. There are several more of you who will be joining us during the upcoming week and throughout the day on October 11th, when teachers are here but students will kick off their fall break. As the year progresses, please continue to reach out with any questions, concerns, or any input regarding your child's needs or things at home that may impact their performance such as sickness, family circumstances, specific needs, feelings, etc.)! We have a wonderful team here to help your child and to ensure that we have all the supports necessary for their success!
Next week, the fun continues:. Our 3rd grade students will be going on their first field trip of the year, we will have our second Red Ribbon Spirit Day on Thursday (Superheroes) and we will also end the week with our PTA Fall Carnival and Silent auction before we close up shop for our much anticipated Fall break (October 14-18). We hope to see you here on Thursday night for an evening of family fun!
Have a wonderful week!
In Falcon Spirit!
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary School
Week 9 Snapshots
Week 9 Snapshots
DOT DAY
DOT DAY
We celebrated what makes us special and unique! We wore our polka dots and created our very own dots for our International Dot Day Wall, writing what makes us unique and special!
We outsmarted the dragons at the KHS Homecoming parade!
We outsmarted the dragons at the KHS Homecoming parade!
Thank you, PTA, and to all of our families who came and rode or joined along the parade route! What a showcase of Keller Tribal Spirit!
We kicked off red ribbon month with the Dallas Mavs!
We kicked off red ribbon month with the Dallas Mavs!
Students learned all about the importance of making healthy and smart choices with Champ, Joe, Mavs Man and the Mavs team with some fun music, tricks, and give aways!
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August and September Golden Egg Recipients
August and September Golden Egg Recipients
Congratulations to Mrs. McLean and Mrs. Sargent for being selected by your colleagues as our golden egg recipients as the staff members who stand out as extraordinary staff members! We are grateful for their contributions to our staff and students!
September/ October upcoming events:
September/ October upcoming events:
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-January Events (click to expand)
November-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- 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 19- Angel Tree Begins
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 10- 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 22- January 3- District Holiday- No Classes
January 6- Teacher Workday- No classes for students
January 7- Classes Resume
January 8- College Spirit
*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
Exciting Info from our Counselor!
Exciting Info from our Counselor!
⭕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.
Other Information
Other Information
Snacks Available for Purchase in the Cafeteria
Snacks Available for Purchase in the Cafeteria
In addition to the regular lunch, the cafeteria will be selling snack items every Wednesday, starting on October 9th, until winter break.
Kinder and 1st grade students will have their choice of snack in the lunch count. 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students may choose snacks as they go through the line, and those who bring their lunch may join the line to purchase snack items, as well.
If you DO NOT wish for your student to have the option to purchase snacks, please log onto your Sodexo account and select the preference to NOT purchase snacks which will alert the cafeteria system. If you do want your child to purchase snacks, please make sure that students have money in their account to purchase snacks. Please also communicate your expectations to your child.
Bus Line in the Morning
Bus Line in the Morning
If you arrive before 7:25 and pull into the drop off line on the K-1-2 side (north parking lot), please leave room for our busses to come in and drop off first. We ask that you would please wait in the driveway parallel to Harrel just behind the light poles before coming around the curve. At 7:25, you are welcomed to pull up into the curved area for drop-off. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring an efficient drop off!
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
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 parade 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
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
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.
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
Please visit https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/ to view and sign up for volunteer opportunities at one of our upcoming events!
The Carnival Needs Your Help!
The Carnival Needs Your Help!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084FABAE2FA4F9CE9-51955610-carnival
Silent Auction Set Up!
Silent Auction Set Up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FABAE2FA4F9CE9-52009747-silent?useFullSite=true#/
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 Menu
October 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:
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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