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November 10 - November 14
Week 13
Courtney Brandel
Principal
courtney.brandel@kellerisd.net
Dear Florence Falcon Families,
November is here, and with it comes a wonderful season of gratitude, reflection, and community! Our halls are buzzing with excitement as students dive into learning, kindness, and service to others.
Next week, we are especially proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country at our Veterans Day Program and Reception on Tuesday. This special event is always a highlight of the year as our students express their appreciation through song, art, and heartfelt words. We look forward to welcoming our veterans and their families and saying a sincere “thank you” for their service.
November also brings opportunities to show gratitude in action. Our R.O.C.K. Club’s Pajama Drive is underway! This wonderful project helps provide new pajamas for children in need; an act of comfort and kindness that perfectly captures the spirit of the season. If you’re able, please consider donating a new pair of pajamas to help us share warmth and love with others.
We are also looking forward to our Annual Family Thanksgiving Meal on November 21, a special time for our Falcon Family to come together and celebrate all we are thankful for. This beloved tradition reminds us how much we have to be grateful for; our students’ joy and curiosity, our staff’s dedication, and the partnership and support of our families.
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded daily of the many reasons we have to give thanks. Wishing you a month filled with gratitude, giving, and togetherness.
With appreciation,
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary
Grade Level Spelling Bee
Grade Level Spelling Bee
Congratulations to all of our 3rd and 4th grade students who participated in our grade level spelling bee preliminary rounds. All of our participating 3rd and 4th grade students did an outstanding job and we are proud of them for being a part of the spelling bee!
We also wish to recognize those students who advanced to the school level spelling bee which will take place on December 8th!
3rd Grade Spelling Bee Qualifiers
3rd Grade Spelling Bee Qualifiers
4th Grade Spelling Bee Qualifiers
4th Grade Spelling Bee Qualifiers
4th Grade Field Trip Fun
4th Grade Field Trip Fun
Our 4th graders had a great time exploring Texas History with Discover Texas as they visited the Fort Worth Stockyards where they experienced a Herd Cattle Drive and learned more about Texas during a visit to the Cattle Raisers Museum and Cowgirl Museum!
FES STAFF Spotlight
FES STAFF Spotlight
Want to recognize a FES staff member?
Want to recognize a FES staff member?
Fill out a shout out on this Staff Shout Out Form to help us celebrate excellence among our FES teachers and staff!
*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.
2nd 9 Weeks Events and Activities (Oct-December)
2nd 9 Weeks Events and Activities (Oct-December)
November 7- FES Carnival and Silent Auction 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
November 11- Veteran’s Day Program (8:15 a.m.)
November 13- Fall Picture Make- Up Day
November 14- Angel Tree Begins
November 14- Whole School Pajama Day- Booster Goal Celebration!
November 17- 2nd Grade Performance/PTA Meeting (6 p.m.)
November 20- Kinder Feast
November 21- Thanksgiving Lunch
November 24-28- Thanksgiving Break- No School
December 1-4- PTA Penguin Patch
December 3- College Spirit Day
December 3- PTA Executive Board Meeting
December 3-5- MOY MAP Window (Reading- in reading class)
December 4- Marimba Choir Performance
December 8- School Spelling Bee
December 8-12 Students can begin bringing Nutcrackers for Nutcracker Day
December 9-11 MOY MAP Window (Math - in math class and Fluency Dec. 11th)
December 9- Angel Tree Due
December 10- ROCK Club 3:15p.m. - 4:15p.m.
December 12- Nutcracker Day (during Co-Curr)
December 16- CEIC Meeting
December 19- Christmas Parties- (in classrooms) Early Release Day/ End of the semester
December 22- January 4- Winter Break, no classes
*View our full calendar on our website.
2025-2026 District Calendar
2025-2026 District Calendar
InstructionalCalendar_2025-26.pdfStudent Lunch Times
Student Lunch Times
Kindergarten: 10:25-10:55
1st Grade: 10:55-11:25
2nd Grade: 11:25-11:55
3rd Grade: 11:55-12:25
4th Grade: 12:25-12:55
Beige Navy Blue and Red Retro Americana Veterans Day Exhibit Poster.pdfVeterans Day & First Responders Celebration
Veterans Day & First Responders Celebration
We look forward to celebrating all our Veterans and First Responders on Tuesday, November 11th at 8:15 AM at our Veterans Day Program and Breakfast.
Due to capacity limitations, we will prioritize seating for our Veterans and First Responders and their families who attend this program. We will also have a very limited amount of additional seating and some standing room for other Florence families who wish to come and watch the Veteran's Day program.
Veterans and First Responders, please RSVP to Attend. Please fill out the google form below by November 7th if you are a veteran or first responder or the family of a veteran or first responder who plans on attending the Veterans Day Celebration and Reception.
Student Attire for Veteran's Day Program-November 11
Student Attire for Veteran's Day Program-November 11
Kindergarten- Wear Red, White and Blue
1st grade- Wear Red
2nd grade- Wear White
3rd Grade- Wear blue
Fourth- Wear Red White and Blue
Campus Thanksgiving Meal
If you plan to join us (even if you don't plan to purchase a meal), please pre-register using this FORM by noon on Monday, November 17th where you will RSVP and indicate if you will be purchasing a meal or not. See the flyer for more details about the menu, times, and payment for meal.
Picture Makeup.pdfMake Up Picture Day- November 13th
Make Up Picture Day- November 13th
If your student missed picture day in October, please have them picture ready for the Make-Up day.
2nd 9 Weeks - SMORE Math Curriculum Overview - 2025-2026.pdfMath Support at Home- KISD Smore Curriculum Overview
Math Support at Home- KISD Smore Curriculum Overview
We are continuing to work on mathematical fluency as a campus goal this year! We are jumping into some new math units over the next 9 weeks and encourage you to click on the link for your child's grade level SMORE. This document provides you with an overview of concepts that will be learned, common misconceptions, and ways you can help support your child's learning at home. There are also some fun games to help support our numerical fluency goals at home!
Lost and found
Lost and found
Where Do The Lost Things Go?
Where Do The Lost Things Go?
Have you ever wondered where lost things go at school?
Your jacket might be taking a break!
Your water bottle could be making new friends!
That lunchbox might be hiding because it’s still full of snacks!
All of these items are waiting for YOU in our Lost & Found!
Come check it out in the Cafeteria!
Let’s help all the lost things find their way back home —
before they go on a big adventure without you!
Counselor Connection
Counselor Connection
Coming Soon! November 14th - Angel Tree Begins! Florence will support our own families, as well as students from our sister campus, North Riverside Elementary. We look forward to supporting families in our community have a happy holiday season.
Food benefits are expected to pause across Texas in November. If you currently utilize SNAP benefits and need support, please see the attached resource list HERE. If you are looking for ways to support our community, please consider donating to the organizations on the resource list.
FES CARNIVAL & SILENT AUCTION IS TONIGHT!
FES CARNIVAL & SILENT AUCTION IS TONIGHT!
We can't wait to see you at tonight's Carnival and Silent Auction! The event is from 5-7:30 p.m. here at Florence, and will have lots of fun for the entire family: games, food, Silent Auction bidding, prizes, and more.
Silent Auction Information
The Silent Auction is live and will close at 10 p.m. tonight (Friday, Nov. 7). Click here to start bidding on the great class baskets and items! Payment for winnings is via PayPal or credit card. Winners can pick up their item(s) at FES on Monday, Nov. 10 during the following times: 8-9 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; and 3-3:30 p.m.
Extracurricular and Clubs & Opportunities
Extracurricular and Clubs & Opportunities
Pajama Drive - Google Docs.pdfPAJAMA DRIVE Sponsored by R.O.C.K. Club
PAJAMA DRIVE Sponsored by R.O.C.K. Club
Nov. 10th - 20th
Nov. 10th - 20th
ROCK Club will be participating in the Great Bedtime Story pajama drive November 10th through November 20th.
FES ROCK Club will be particpating in the Great Bedtime Story pajama drive November 10th through November 20th. If you would like to donate, bring brand new pajamas age ranges 0-12 all sizes from newborn to children's XL. Pajamas must be a complete set-top & bottom or onesie for all seasons.
Please have students bring their donations to their teacher.
Co-Curr and Lunch
Co-Curr and Lunch
Cafeteria Information
Cafeteria Information
What time is breakfast? Breakfast will begin at 7:30. 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.brandel@kellerisd.net
Nicole Seidel - PTA President: ptaflorencees@gmail.com
Connect with and Follow Us!
Connect with and Follow Us!
Volunteers
Volunteers
We are grateful for our volunteers as an essential part of our school! If you are interested in volunteering this year, please fill out the Keller ISD Volunteer Application.
All FES visitors are required to enter through the front office, provide picture identification, and obtain a visitor badge before proceeding to any part of the building. This procedure ensures the safety and security of our campus as we know who is in the building at all time. Office staff will verify the visitor is a parent, guardian, or approved contact for the student.
Guests must have their visitor badge worn on their shirt and visible at all times.
Guests are only allowed in designated areas to minimize disruption of the learning environment.
Guests are required to exit the building through the front doors during school hours.
Parent Square Communications
Parent Square Communications
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