FAlcon FAMILY
Weekly Newsletter
July 17, 2023
Summer Newsletter
Courtney Brandel
Principal
courtney.cullum@kellerisd.net
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Happy Summer, Florence Families!
I hope that you are all enjoying some time with your families, time at home, and doing all the things you love doing most!
I have officially moved into my office at FES and could not be more excited to have everyone back in August to kick off the 2023-2024 school year! We have had a great summer at FES in preparation for the upcoming year! This June, our campus stayed active with summer school, Theater camp, PE camp, and we even hosted other elementary schools' summer camps here. This month, our amazing custodians have been hard at work getting everything into tip-top shape, making sure our classrooms, hallways, and floors are as shiny as they were on the first day the doors opened, and are preparing our beautiful campus for the year ahead! We have been completing the hiring process and I cannot wait for you to get to know the incredible new teachers and staff who will be joining the FES family this year!
As you visit your local stores, you may have noticed that school supplies are already on display signifying that the 23-24 school year is on the horizon... which means we have just one month to go before the first day of school. Please take a look at the important information in the summer newsletter. We will be sharing more information with you as we get closer to the start of school, but I wanted to be sure to connect with you now so you are able to plan ahead.
I am eagerly anticipating this new school year, and as I walk through our campus, I cannot wait for our hallways to be filled with the sights, sounds, and excitement of a new school year as we welcome back our students! I look forward to welcoming and getting to know our new and returning students, their families, and working together in continuing to build upon the FES tradition of excellence! I am excited to partner with our teachers, staff, and families in support of our students this year! I hope you all enjoy your final month of summer and cannot wait to see you all soon!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our office at 817-744-4700.
In Falcon Spirit,
Courtney Brandel
UPCOMING EVENTS:
July 10- InfoSnap Codes Emailed- Registration begins
July 25-26- Kinder Camp (AM 8-11 or PM 12-3)
August 11- Teachers will Contact Families of their 23-24 Students
August 14- Back to School Bash (Meet the Teacher Night)
5:15-6:00 Last Name A-M
6:00-6:30 Last Name N-Z
August 16 -The First Day of School!
August 16 -Boo Hoo/Woo-Hoo Parent Reception 7:45 AM in the FES Cafeteria (more info to come soon from PTA)
August 24 -Kindergarten Parent Orientation 5:00 PM-5:30 PM
August 24 -2nd Grade Parent Orientation 5:45 PM- 6:15 PM
August 28 -1st Grade Parent Orientation 5:00 PM -5:30 PM
August 28 -3rd Grade Parent Orientation 5:45 PM -6:15 PM
August 29 -4th Grade Parent Orientation 5:00 PM-5:30 PM
August 29 -4th Grade Hybrid Parent Orientation 5:45 PM-6:15 PM
August 30 -Fun Run Kick-Off (More information to come)
September 4- District Holiday
September 5- Keller High School Homecoming Parade
September 8- FES Fun Run!
More details to come soon!
Returning Student Registration
It is officially time to confirm your student's registration for the upcoming school year! If you haven't already done so, please complete the KISD Infosnap Registration. This will confirm your enrollment for the 23-24 School year and will assist us in preparing classes. Returning students should have received a Snapcode on Monday, July 10th from noreplyregistration@powerschool.com, which was emailed to the email address of the parent/guardian listed first in Aeries. If, for some reason, you did not receive your code, please reach out to terra.peters@kellerisd.net or call our campus office at 817-744-4700.
New Student Enrollment
For any student who is new to Keller ISD, Please visit https://www.kellerisd.net/Page/7816 to begin the registration process.
FES Kinder Camp
Incoming Kindergarten students are invited to join us at Kinder Camp next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25-26 . This will provide our kindergarteners a sneak peak of what is to come, have the opportunity to visit and tour the campus, get kindergarten teachers and staff, meet other kindergarten classmates, and experience a preview of a day in Kindergarten at FES before school begins. If you haven't already reserved your child's space for our two day AM or PM sessions, please contact our office at 817-744-4700 to confirm your spot and preference of AM or PM.
School Supplies
If you pre-ordered school supply packs from PTA, these will be delivered and ready for pick-up in your child's classroom during our Back to School Bash and Meet the Teacher event! If you missed the pre-order opportunity, our PTA does have some additional school supply packs available on a first come, first served basis. Please email PTAflorenceES@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing one of these packs. We have also attached the supply list below if you would like to do your own school supply shopping.
Keller ISD Back to School Bash
Keller ISD is excited to host our annual Back to School Bash on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fossil Ridge High School.
District families are invited to get assistance with school registration, eye exams, dental screenings, vaccinations, telemedicine registration, free/reduced lunch registration, and other community resources. You won't want to miss the backpack and school supply giveaways, games, snacks, and more!
How can You Support?
Interested in contributing supplies for the Back to School Bash? Check out their Amazon Wish List here! You can also click here to donate funds via the Keller ISD Webstore.
PTA Facebook Page
Be sure to follow our PTA on Facebook to keep track of activities, highlights, and events for our campus!
23-24 Supply List FES.pdf
WELCOME TO OUR NEWest FES STAFF MEMBERS!
Megan Hewitt
Dyslexia Specialist
"I am SO excited to be part of this wonderful school family! I've been teaching for twenty years. I taught third grade, first grade, and served as a reading interventionist. I love to watch my kids grow and blossom throughout the year and getting to know each kid for exactly who they are.My husband is a captain at the Keller Fire Department. We have three wonderful children. Riley is our oldest and she is 16 years old, Joseph is 14 years old, and Hudson is 12 years old. I went to high school in Glendora, California and then I moved to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University. Go Red Raiders! "
April Hetherington
4th Grade
"Hey Florence Family! I feel so grateful to be a part of what I know is such a wonderful school community. My family including my husband, our two children, and two pets live nearby in north Fort Worth. I've taught for 15 years at the elementary level and am very excited for this new journey as a Florence Falcon."
Kellene "Kelly" Roberts
Librarian
"Hi, my name is Kelly Roberts, and have been in education for 30 years. I began my life's story in teaching at the 1st-grade level and continued to explore many grade levels. I transitioned to the role of Media Literacy Specialist in 2011, working in eight schools, K-12th. I was blessed to work with many wonderful principals, teachers, paraprofessional staff members, and amazing students. My relocation to Florence Elementary/Keller ISD was to live closer to my grown children and one adorable grandson. I am excited to begin this new chapter with all the wonderful families and school family at Florence Elementary School."
Terra Peters
Campus Secretary
My family originated in southern California, where I met my awesome husband and started our family of four. We moved to Anchorage, AK in 2004 where we raised our two sons until 2012. In 2012, we moved to Texas, where we now call home. My sons are both graduates from Central High School and are currently in college. There isn't an adventure too big that I would love to go on. Our family loves to camp, hike, fish, swim, enjoy the outdoors, listen to music and try to make each other laugh as often as possible.I am starting my 9th year at KISD! I started my adventure at Keller High School in 2015 for 6 years working as the 504/ISS data clerk and the Counseling Office Manager. I transferred to Indian Springs Middle School in 2021, where I served as the Campus Secretary for two years. I am excited for the opportunity to continue as Campus Secretary here at Florence Elementary and to be joining the FES team! Go Falcons!I
Allison Stetz
Front Office/ Reception
"I am excited to be joining Florence after living in Keller for 10 years. My husband and I have 2 sons, ages 11 and 8, and a mini doodle named Abby. I enjoy traveling, reading, and watching our children in their activities. I can’t wait to get to know you all!"
Hannah McLean
Kindergarten
Howdy! My name is Hannah McLean and I am so excited to be joining the Florence Falcon Family. I have grown up in Keller ISD and graduated from Texas A&M University, Whoop! This will be my second year teaching Kindergarten and I cannot wait to meet all my students.
Contacts
FES Front Office: 817-744-4700
Allison Stetz- Front Office / Attendance: allison.stetz@kellerisd.net
Cassidy Bird - Front Office: cassidy.bird@kellerisd.net
Terra Peters- Campus Secretary: terra.peters@kellerisd.net
Sue Piehler - Nurse: susan.piehler@kellerisd.net
Kelly Roberts- Librarian: kellene.roberts@kellerisd.net
Angelina Bowen - Counselor: angelina.bowen@kellerisd.net
Tammy Deleon - Assistant Principal: tammy.deleon@kellerisd.net
Courtney Brandel - Principal: courtney.cullum@kellerisd.net
Jessica Fry - PTA President: ptaflorencees@gmail.com
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