Choir and Marimba Concert

The Big Event is Coming to Florence Elementary! 

Hello Florence Elementary Parents, 

We are so excited to share campus-specific details about The Big Event, happening across Keller ISD on Saturday, April 6, 2024. We know it’s still a bit away, but as you’re marking dates in your calendars for 2024, please save this date! 

The Big Event is a district-wide day of service open to all KISD students, their families, and staff members from each of KISD’s 42 campuses. The event is designed to not only join and unite our district and campus together through service-oriented activities, but also to express gratitude for the support of the communities who give back to KISD in various capacities. Think of it as a giant, tangible “Thank You.” 

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, each KISD campus will come together at the same times across our district and the surrounding communities to serve and give back. Our campus is thrilled to share that we will be participating in the following activities on the day of The Big Event: 

9-11 a.m.: 

• 9-11 a.m.: Kindergarten -- Make friendship bracelets for children at Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (The bracelets can be mailed or personally delivered.) 

• 9-11 a.m.: 1st grade -- Work on the school's garden in the courtyard and make individual flowerpots for Metroport Meals on Wheels recipients (Metroport Meals on Wheels currently has 260 home delivery participants.) 

• 9-11 a.m.: 2nd grade -- Pick up trash at Royal and Annie Smith Park (Keep Southlake Beautiful will donate gloves, trash bags, and grabbers for the trash pick-up. We will pick these up from their office and deliver them to your campus prior to The Big Event.) 

• 9-11 a.m.: 4th grade -- Donation drive for grippy socks and make cards for residents at Heritage House at Keller Rehab and Nursing (They didn't give an exact number of residents, but said the more socks and cards, the better.) 

12-2 p.m.:

• 12-2 p.m.: 3rd grade: Make blankets for the homeless at Salvation Army of Tarrant County (They didn't give an exact number of blankets needed, but said they appreciated any and all they could get.)

In the coming months, there will be a secure online sign-up on KISD’s website where you can sign your child and your family up to volunteer; we will send you that link as soon as it’s available. 

Be on the lookout in March for an email containing specific, day-of details for the job(s) you signed up for. This event is not mandatory, but we’d love to have as many Florence Elementary families, students, teachers, and staff participate in this special day. This is a family-centered event, so we’d ask that families attend with their children if at all possible. Note that each student who participates in The Big Event will receive a free T-shirt to wear on the day of the event. Additionally, service hours for organizations like National Honor Society (NHS), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Eagle Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc. will be granted for participation in The Big Event. 

Click the link for a helpful Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, and you can also find more information at: www.kellerisd.net/bigevent. We are so excited about The Big Event and hope you’ll make plans to join us (or the campus of another child in your family) on Saturday, April 6, 2024, to serve and give back! 

Sincerely, 

Courtney Brandel

KISD Budget Education Seminar Recording Available

Keller ISD Interim Superintendent John Allison hosted a Community Budget Education Seminar on November 29, sharing with KISD stakeholders the causes behind the District's current budget challenges. You can view the full seminar by visiting Keller ISD's YouTube Channel and can also download the presentation slideshow.

During the presentation, Mr. Allison shared how factors such as rising inflation and the Texas Legislature failing to increase the basic per student funding allotment since 2019 have put Keller ISD in a situation where it has to address a potential budget deficit of more than $27 million. Please take a moment to view the presentation for more details. Those with additional questions about Keller ISD's budget or about how public schools are funded in Texas are invited to click here to submit questions for future Frequently Asked Question features on KellerISD.net. 

Additional educational opportunities will be made available in the coming months. In the meantime, Keller ISD invites you to contact your elected representatives and let them know that public school funding should be a legislative priority. The state of Texas has a record budget surplus, a portion of which has already been set aside for public school funding. However, without legislation, those funds still sit in limbo. Click here to access a quick form letter that you can fill out and send to your elected officials. 

We are dedicated to keeping the community informed and educated throughout this budgeting process. We know that our students deserve better, and we will continue to do all that we can to provide them the educational experience and opportunities that they deserve.

Parents, do you recogonize any of these items? Please stop by to claim your childs lost items. All items will be put out on tables during the class parties for you to claim. All unclaimed items will be donated to Community Storehouse over the break.