Dear Florence Falcon Families,

As we wrap up the first nine weeks of the school year, we are filled with pride and gratitude for all that our students, staff, and families have accomplished together. It has been a joy to see our Falcons soar as we’ve built strong foundations in learning and community!

Our students have been hard at work strengthening their skills in phonics, reading, and math, setting the stage for a successful year ahead. From mastering letter sounds to building number sense, it’s clear that the learning happening in our classrooms is both meaningful and exciting.

We also had a BLAST during our FUN Run! Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our Florence families, we not only met our school-wide goal—we exceeded it! Because of this, our students have earned a whole-school PJ party… and yes, your principal, assistant principal, and counselor will be spending the night at school in conjunction with our PJ party day! We can’t wait to celebrate this amazing accomplishment with our students and show our appreciation for their hard work and teamwork.

This quarter, we also launched our new Backpack Tags Program as part of our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative. Every student received a ring and their very first tag to kick off the year! These collectible tags are a fun and visual way for students to track and celebrate milestones such as:

• Meeting academic and personal goals

• Showing outstanding character and leadership

• Participating in schoolwide events and experiences

Students will continue to earn and add to their tag collections throughout the year, reinforcing positive behaviors and a love for learning in a meaningful and motivating way.

Thank you to all of our parents and guardians who participated in parent-teacher conferences—your involvement and partnership make a huge difference in your child’s educational journey. We are also incredibly grateful for our dedicated teachers who work tirelessly to create supportive, engaging classrooms where all students can thrive.

As we move into the second quarter, we look forward to continued growth, celebrations, and success. Thank you for being an essential part of our Falcon Family!  Wishing you and your loved ones an enjoyable Fall Break! 

With gratitude,

Warmly,
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary