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September 22-26
Week 7
Courtney Brandel
Principal
courtney.cullum@kellerisd.net
Dear FES Families,
What an incredible week we’ve had at Florence Elementary School! Our Lunch with Grandparents was filled with smiles, hugs, and unforgettable memories. Watching students proudly share lunch and laughter with their grandparents was truly heartwarming. Our students' beamed with pride and excitement as they shared in time with their grandparents and special guests and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to celebrate these amazing members of the Falcon Family! We also celebrated our Book Fair, where students explored new stories and rediscovered the joy of reading. The thrill and joy in a child's eyes when they find a book they like and dive into a world of adventure is unparalleled and helps them to grow as readers, writers, thinkers, and learners. On Wednesday, we had around 50 volunteers show up to learn more about being a part of our Watch Dogs this year at the Watch Dog kickoff and library celebration and Book Fair fun hosted by our counselor, Mrs. Jones and our librarian, Mrs. Sustaita!
Our school is made of incredible teachers, staff, and families who make a difference! You may have noticed as you drove up this week that our gardens got an upgrade, with fresh mulch, weeding, and removal of some dead trees courtesy of Alliance Materials (Owned by the Hanstead family) and a new team of Florence Garden Club Dads (Mr. Martin, Mr. Doty, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Page). A huge thank you to our amazing families and PTA volunteers— your time and effort made both the Book Fair and Grandparents’ Week extra special- you brought the magic to life for our students! Additionally, we met with our Campus Educational Improvement Committee, gathering valuable input from teachers, staff, parents, and community members to help guide our continuous improvement efforts as we plan for continued excellence at FES! Your voices are essential as we work together to make our school the best it can be. Thank you for your contribution to our school!
Thank you all for making this week one to remember!
Warmly,
With Falcon Pride,
Courtney Brandel
Principal, Florence Elementary
Sweet memories with Grandparents!
Book Fair Fun!
Sharing in smiles and love!
Reading with Grandparents
Celebrating with Delicious Treats
Book Fair Fun with Grandparents
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.
Thank you, Custodians!
Thank you, Custodians!
Thank you, to our lovely custodians for the magical transformation between each grade level during Lunch with Grandparents. These ladies worked tirelessly, efficiently, and collaboratively to be sure that the cafeteria was ready to welcome our grandparents (and always with a smile)!
1st 9 Weeks-Events and Activities
1st 9 Weeks-Events and Activities
September 24- Reflections Workshop (7:30 - 7:55am)
September 25- Reflections Workshop (3:15pm - 4:15pm)
September 25- 1st Grade Performance/PTA Meeting (6:00)
September 26- Spirit Store
September 29- Fun Run Kick-Off
September 29- Raising Cane's Spirit Night (4pm-9pm)
September 30- International Dot Day
October 1- College Spirit Day
October 2- Fall Yearbook Pictures
October 3- Red Ribbon Spirit Day
October 3- 3rd/4th STUCO Elections
Week of October 6-10 KHS Spirit Week (Dress Up Days TBD)
October 6- KHS Homecoming Parade
October 7- Fun Run
October 9- KHS Homecoming Game
October 9- End of the 1st 9 Weeks
2nd 9 Weeks Events and Activities (Oct-November)
2nd 9 Weeks Events and Activities (Oct-November)
October 10- Student Holiday- Parent/ Teacher Conferences (by appointment)
Week of October 13-17- District Holiday- Fall Break- No School
October 20- Beginning of the 2nd 9 Weeks
October 30- Red Ribbon Day/Spirit Day
October 31- Storybook Character Day
November 5- College Spirit Day
November 6- 4th Grade Discover Texas Field Trip
November 7- FES Carnival 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
November 11- Veteran’s Day Program
November 13- Fall Picture Make- Up Day
November 14- Angel Tree Begins
November 17- 2nd Grade Performance/PTA Meeting (6 p.m.)
November 20- KinderFeast
November 21- Thanksgiving Lunch
November 24-28- Thanksgiving Break- No School
*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
Glamourcraft Fall Pictures.pdfPicture Day Coming soon!
Picture Day Coming soon!
Glamourcraft will be photographing our FES students on October 2nd. Parents will be sent an email with the students proof to view and place orders online. All orders will be shipped to your home.
Parent Teacher Conferences- Quarter 1
Parent Teacher Conferences- Quarter 1
If you haven't already done so, please be sure to arrange/ sign-up for a 1st 9 Weeks Parent Teacher conference with your child's teacher. (See teacher parent square notifications and newsletters from each teacher for more information.)
During conferences your child's teacher will share strengths, accomplishments, MAP test results, beginning of the year assessment information, and discuss any concerns and goals for your child. This is also a great opportunity for you to share information with your child's teacher that will help them grow during this school year.
Counselor Connection
Counselor Connection
Alliance For Children will be visiting F.E.S. for a lesson titled Mental Health Matters on on Thursday, October 9th. If your child is opted out of regular guidance lessons, they will be given an alternate activity during this time. Parents may preview the lesson overview HERE, and see more details HERE. Per district requirements, Alliance for Children will visit us three times this year to provide information to students.
Mental Health Matters: Child Safety First: October 9th
Tentative Schedule:
8:15 - 3rd
9:00 - 2nd
9:30 - Kinder
10:00 -1st
10:30 - 4th
Netsmartz: Internet Safety: January 15th
PS It's My Body : Personal Safety - Separate Permission Required via SB9 : March 5th
Watch DOGS Kick-Off
Watch DOGS Kick-Off
I was so excited to see so many at our Watch DOGS Kick-Off! See our presentation HERE.
Wear Polka Dots and celebrate the power of YET and the importance of growth mindset!
Support The Community Storehouse at Run in the Dark September 27th at Keller Town Hall.
grandparents/special friends day a success
grandparents/special friends day a success
We had a wonderful two days celebrating Grandparents/Special Friends day at FES! PTA is so grateful to Renee Powers, our Grandparents Day Chair, for her hard work in planning and organizing this special event for our students and their families.
Thank you to the many volunteers who gave their time to help the event run smoothly, as well as those who donated baked goods for our guests to enjoy. And of course, we're deeply thankful to all the grandparents and special friends who joined us, making these days truly memorable for our students.
reflections art program
reflections art program
Reflections is a PTA-sponsored arts recognition program where students can express their creativity in the categories of dance choreography, film production, 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.
Last Chance to Register for Workshops
We are hosting two brainstorming workshops at Florence, where we will review the Reflections categories and guidelines; discuss the theme, "I Belong!"; and assist students with their artist statements and brainstorming. Students attending the afternoon workshop on Sept. 25 will also have time to work on their projects!
RSVP for the Reflections Workshops here! Be sure to check the rules by category to ensure their work meets all guidelines: https://www.txpta.org/reflections-participation.
Questions? Contact PTA Cultural Arts Chair Lyndsay Lovell: lyndsay.lovell@gmail.com.
Spirit Store: sept. 26
Spirit Store: sept. 26
Mark your calendars: the first Spirit Store of the school year is Friday, Sept. 26! This is a fun opportunity for students to practice money skills while shopping for small treasures ranging from $0.25-$5. Short-sleeve Florence T-shirts will also be available for sale for $20.
To make Spirit Store successful, we need volunteers! Please consider signing up for a short and fun shift. Volunteers will help students shop and manage their purchases. Sign up to volunteer here.
Important: All volunteers must have a completed Keller ISD background check on file before serving. If you haven't done so already, complete the background check here.
FES fun run is coming Soon!
FES fun run is coming Soon!
Big news! The Florence Fun Run kicks off soon! We're attempting to raise $30,000 for teacher grants, school events, and classroom resources. Register your child online and start collecting donations from friends and family now at: MyBooster.com. Our school-wide kick-off event is Monday, Sept. 29, and the Fun Run will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7. Let's make this Fun Run the most unforgettable one yet!
Don't miss the discounted yearbook price
Don't miss the discounted yearbook price
Time is running out to order your 2025-2026 FES yearbook at the discounted price! Order by Tuesday, Sept. 30 to receive the 10% discount -- and check it off your "to do" list.
Be sure to create your Treering account and start uploading photos from school events to be included in this year's memories. (You can upload photos even if you haven't yet purchased a yearbook!)
Visit www.treering.com and use the Florence passcode: 1016599729561880 to get started.
save the date: khs homecoming parade (we need you!)
save the date: khs homecoming parade (we need you!)
The Keller High School Homecoming Parade is Monday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m., and Florence is excited to have a float rolling along the parade route. This year, our theme is: "Florence in Paradise with Lilo and Stitch" to correspond with the overall KHS Homecoming Theme of "Homecoming in Paradise: Indians Catch a Wave and Wipe Out the Bobcats!"
We would love for as many Florence students to ride on the float in the parade on Oct. 6! Dress in your Florence T-shirt and add any Hawaiian attire. Parents, please arrive with your children at the Florence float at 5:15 p.m. to gather and assist with any last-minute float decorations. All floats line up along Blue Stem Avenue next to Keller Middle School.
We also need nut-free candy donations to throw to onlookers! Please drop those new, unopened bags off in the FES front office by Friday, Oct. 3.
We're so excited for this year's float and can't wait to see y'all on Oct. 6!
FES SPIRIT WEAR NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
FES SPIRIT WEAR NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Florence spirit wear shirts are now available for purchase online! Choose from a variety of shirt options, all offered in both youth and adult sizes.
New shirt designs: $20 each
Last year’s shirts: Only $5 each
Don’t miss out -- grab your favorite designs while supplies last! Shirts will be sent home with your student. Shop now: https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/store/19046.
Extracurricular and Club Opportunities
Extracurricular and Club Opportunities
FES Run Club is a club for 3rd & 4th Grade students to enhance cardiovascular health. The Club will meet every Tuesday 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. There is room for 80 students total, 40 Third Grade students and 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. Once your child is registered, an email will be sent for payment.
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.
To register, please complete this form.
Registration ends
Running Club begins Tuesday, 10/21/25
The last day for Running Club is Monday, 4/21/26
Thank you, Kendal Castranova PE Teacher, Florence Elementary School
Dear Parents,
Thank you for registering your child for the upcoming After School Cooking Class at Florence. Class begins next Monday, September 8th and we still have spots available, so spread the word.
Florence w- BAF.pdfCook, Learn, Grow Parent Info (Click to expand)
Cook, Learn, Grow Parent Info (Click to expand)
Procedures and expectations for parents and young chefs:
Please have long hair pulled back.
Please wear closed toe shoes (no flip flops or open toe type shoes).
Aprons are encouraged but not required.
Students will either be brought to the CLG instructor to an allocated classroom or collected by the CLG instructor from extended day.
Class time begins at 3:30 PM and ends at 4:30 PM
End of class procedures - students in after care will be escorted to that location and then parents picking up will do so at normal location.
Authorized Adults - must present ID when picking up after class - we ask that you please walk up to the instructor. (Students in after care will be escorted to that location.)
If the 'Authorized Adult' information for your child changes, please let me know at least one day before class, if possible, so I can inform my instructor.
Children will not be permitted to go home with an adult who is not cleared by you in advance of class.If your child will be absent from class for any reason, please text me as soon as possible so that I can inform my instructor. (254-631-1628)
If any other information for your child changes (such as allergies or pick up method) please notify me as soon as possible.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to cooking with the Florence young chefs!
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.cullum@kellerisd.net
Nicole Seidel - PTA President: ptaflorencees@gmail.com
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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
Be sure that your email is correct in your infosnap to be sure you receive all of our Parent Square communications (email, text, and app.)
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