FAlcon FAMILY

Weekly Newsletter

January 8-12

Week 18

Courtney Brandel

Principal

Mrs. Brandel's Message

Dear Falcon Families,

We are off to a great start in 2024! I hope that you and your loved ones had a wonderful break! The kids have certainly had some fun stories to share about their experiences over the break and have done a great job of jumping back into the routine of being back to school with this short week!

We are continuing to grow as learners in this new year! Our teachers and staff worked together on Tuesday in preparation for this semester and shared strategies, participated in training, and analyzed our MAP and STAAR data in order to create plans to support student learning needs and opportunities in our curriculum.

We are also looking forward to several upcoming events for our students and families including our science fair and STEM night in a couple of weeks. This is a great opportunity to explore the scientific method as a family and to share in the fun together! If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to join in the fun by registering!

I hope that everyone has a wonderful, recharging weekend!

In Falcon Spirit,

Courtney Brandel

HIGHLIGHTING THE TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AT FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

Professional Development and Teacher Collaboration

On January 2nd, our teachers became the students as they participated in professional development on instructional strategies, data use, critical thinking skills, collaborative planning, small group instruction, and more! We had several teachers present and share in dialogue about the great strategies they use and we also welcomed our district instructional coaches who led us in learning sessions, as well. Our teachers created plans for implementing new learning and have already begun applying many of these engagement strategies in their classrooms this week!

Want to shout out an FES Staff member for embodying the tradition of excellence?

We love celebrating the tradition of excellence at FES! As a part of that process, we will be recognizing our amazing staff members and would like your help.

Please share the name and information of the staff member you feel who is deserving of recognition along with some words that share the reason they are being recognized. 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.

Fill out a shout out on this Staff Shout Out Form to help us celebrate excellence among our FES teachers and staff!

upcoming events

January 2- Professional Development (Student Holiday)

January 3- Classes Resume

January 3 - College Spirit Day

January 5 - K-4 RLA Performance Task Due

January 12 - PTA Spirit Store

January 15 - District Holiday

January 18 - FES STEM Night (STEM night- 6:00pm-7:30pm- Science Fair 4:45-5:45)

January 22 - PTA/3rd Grade Film Festival (6:00pm-7:00pm)

January 26 - Western Day

January 30 - CEIC Meeting

Click here to access the district Academic Calendar.

New News

Report Cards Are In

Parents, Q2 grades have been posted in Aeries. To see your students grades, please log into Aeries.

If you have any questions about grades, assignments, or your child's progress this quarter, please reach out to your child's teacher.

STEM NIGHT and SCIENCE FAIR

🗓️ Save the date for one of our favorite events at Florence! STEM Night is coming in next week! We will have a Student Science Fair, our favorite vendor-Creepy Critters 🦎, fun demonstrations and more!

All student science fair participants will receive a goody bag with some fun sconce items to take home with them, courtesy of our PTA.

Now, is a good time to help your student begin their science project and register it online using the link below! Please remember that these projects do not need to be super complicated!

Also, WE NEED JUDGES! If you have STEM experience then we need your help! Please use the link below to register as a judge.

STEM NIGHT is one of our favorites and we can’t wait to see you there!

JudgesForm:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmyJISUz-eCv3gISwsPuWC9Qi9cPDHCRGg4yCw_sy97-9iTw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Student Project Registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpA6JX4Wz3yTgFLtHsRW8f_GaSZ15plY4aanZyMZslomQatQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

3rd 9 Weeks - SMORE Math Curriculum Overview - 2023-2024.pdf

3rd 9 Weeks Math Overview

Get familiar with what your student will be learning this 9 weeks by clicking on the grade level link in the document.
This provides:

An overview of learning
Common misconeptions
Important concepts
Ways to help your child at home
And more...

We LOVE VolunteerS!

✅Get Cleared to Volunteer! All volunteers must complete a yearly background check. Click the link to apply for a volunteer position through KISD.

Click here to access the KISD background check application.

✅ Check out the PTA Website for upcoming Volunteer opportunities.

https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer

Do you love to cook? The spring Cooking Class, through Cook Learn Grow is open for Spring registration. Sign up now before the slots are taken.

Watch D.O.G.S.

Calling all dads, uncles, grandparents, etc. to join our campus for a day! If you would like to volunteer for Watch D.O.G.S., please complete a KISD background check and forward your approval email when you receive it to Mrs. Bowen at angelina.bowen@kellerisd.net to get access to the sign-up.

Please upload all your pics from Nutcracker Day and Holiday Parties. Don't forget to purchase this year’s yearbook. www.TreeRing.com

School code : 1016599729561880

PTA Events and Volunteer Opportunities

save the date for bci parent night

✔️Mark your Calendars for BCI Parent Night. This is a meeting is for our 4th grade parents transitioning to 5th next school year. Expect to learn about what it’s like to be a BCI Student, Meet the Principal and some Faculty and learn more about academics offered. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get answers. So please join us to familiarize yourself to the school and what lies ahead in the new school year for your student. If you are unable to make it, information will be available by a future link, please direct all questions to the BCI school office.

Spirit Store

Spirit Store is Jan. 12 and we need volunteers!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084FABAE2FA4F9CE9-spirit

🤠 Soon after STEM Night we have Western Day…get ready for some fun! Kids will usually dress in boots, hats, handkerchiefs and blue jeans! It’s a rodeo of a good time! We will need at least 4 Rodeo Clowns per grade level and volunteers this year, so make sure you signup to help! Parents are welcome to come watch during their student’s Co-Curr time along the sides of the cafetorium/Gym! Please remember to check in at the front tables and have your ID ready! Yeehaw!🐴⭐️ Volunteer:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0F4DAFA62EA3FC1-western

Information Central for PTA!

Check out Membership Toolkit for valuable information concerning PTA events, dates, ways to volunteer, directory, teacher favorites list and much more. Check it out! ➡️

https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/

Nurse Sue needs clothing donations please!

Girls' underwear size 4-New Only

Boys' underwear size 4-New Only

Small long shelved unisex shirts- New or Gently used

Girls' leggings size medium, large and extra large-New or Gently used.

Signup on the PTA Website!

https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer

Mrs. Robert’s is needing volunteers to help reshelve library books for the months of October, November and December! The signup is now posted on our Florence PTA Website! ➡️ https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer

Cafeteria Menu- January 2024

Cafeteria information

https://kellerisd.sodexomyway.com/

What time is breakfast? Breakfast will begin at 7:25. The line will close at 7:50 for students to be in class at 7:55.

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.