FAlcon FAMILY
Weekly Newsletter
April 15-19
Week 31
April 15-17- Campus Closed to Visitors due to STAAR Testing
Courtney Brandel
Principal
Mrs. Brandel's Message
Dear Falcon Families,
This week's newsletter is filled with lots of photos of the fun that has been had this week at FES! Eclipses, musical performances, BIG EVENTS, playdays, and appreciation breakfasts- it has been a week of community, celebration, and Falcon Pride! We love making memories together and are grateful for our FES family!
The falcon spirit was on full display as we joined in with the entire district in serving our community at the Big Event last Saturday! Thank you to all the families who shared in this wonderful event, who donated, and to our teachers and students who put their hands and hearts together to provide for the needs of our community!
As our 3rd and 4th grade students prepare for state testing on next Tuesday, I am incredibly proud of all the work that they have done throughout this entire year not only academically, but also the growth they have shown this year in becoming even more responsible, independent, confident, curious, and skillful! As a reminder, due to testing regulations, we will not be able to accommodate visitors on campus on Monday-Wednesday.
Thank you, once again, Falcon family, for your ongoing support and partnership!
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this beautiful weather!
In Falcon Spirit!
Courtney Brandel
HIGHLIGHTING THE TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AT FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
The Big Event
Thank you to all of the falcon families who joined us last Saturday and to everyone who donated to our service event! Together, the FES family was able to create 177 friendship bracelets, clean up the park behind our school, make 20 blankets for the Salvation Army, and collect hundreds of grippy socks for the nursing and rehabilitation center!
Total Eclipse
We had the BEST time experiencing the excitement of the total eclipse during our viewing and loved having our families joining us! There is nothing better than getting to share experiences through the eyes and wonder of a child, which made it even more exciting!
Choir and Marimbas
We were in awe of the talents of our choir and marimbas students put on a show-stopping performance under the direction of Mrs. McIntire! Congratulations and great job!
Volunteer Appreciation breakfast
On Thursday, our teachers and staff had the opportunity to celebrate our amazing FES volunteers with some delicous, made with love breakfast goodies! We are incredibly grateful for the people who support us as Watchdog Dads, PTA members, room moms, workroom helpers, events supporters, and CEIC members, among many other ways our volunteers help each day!
4th Grade Playday
Our 4th grade students joined students from Shady Grove Elementary and Liberty Elementary today at Timber Creek High School for 4th Grade play day where they competed in running and field events! The Falcon spirit was in full "four"ce today with our forth grade student!
upcoming events
April 15-17- Campus Closed to Visitors due to STAAR Testing
April 16- 3rd and 4th Grade STAAR Test (Reading)
April 18- FES Talent Show
April 18- Kindergarten Graduation Photos
April 23- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 25- Kindergarten Fort Worth Zoo Field Trip
April 26- 1st Grade Nash Farms Field Trip
April 29- 2nd Grade Music Fine Arts Field Trip
April 30- 3rd and 4th Grade STAAR Test (Math)
May 1- School Principal Day
April 29-May 2- Campus Closed to Visitors due to STAAR Testing
May 3- School Lunch Hero Day
May 6-10- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8- School Nurse Day
May 9- 4th Grade BCI Tour
May 9- Game Night/Kinder Orientation (5:00 PM-7:00 PM)
May 17- Mayfest
May 20- Senior Walk
May 21- EOY Award Celebrations (Kinder 8:00 AM, 1st Grade 9:15 AM)
May 22- EOY Award Celebrations (2nd Grade 8:00 AM, 3rd Grade 9:15 AM)
May 23- EOY Award Celebration/Clap Out (4th Grade 9:30 AM)
May 23- Early Release/Student's Last Day (11:55 AM)
FES CLubs and Activities
Monday
FES Run Club (3:25-4:00)
Cook Learn Grow (3:30-4:30)
Tuesday
Cook Learn Grow (3:30-4:30)
Wednesday (May 15)
ROCK Club (3:15-4:15)
Thursday
Choir (Dress Rehearsal 3:25-4:15)
Current/new News
FES TALENT SHOW IS COMING UP ON APRIL 18TH!
Auditions have been completed and we are so excited to see all this wonderful talent at this year’s show!
Show times: 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm
If your child is participating in the show you should have received an email about their specific show time. Thank you!
New Student Enrollment for 24-25
Pre-K, Kindergarten, or other incoming students planning to attend KISD for the first time during the 2024-25 school year can enroll starting April 1. You can find more information about enrolling your new student at www.KellerISD.net/Enroll.
STAAR Testing for 3rd and 4th Grade
Our 3rd and 4th grade students will be completing their STAAR Reading test on Tuesday.
Due to testing, our campus will be closed to visitors Monday-Wednesday, so please choose another day to join us for lunch.
Testing Reminders
Get a good night's sleep the night before.
Have a nourishing breakfast.
Please be sure that your child is at school at the regularly scheduled time. Testing process will begin at 7:55 AM.
Encourage your child to take their time and do their best.
Students may bring extra snacks to have at their desks; we are requesting that they bring healthy snacks that do not make their fingers or working space sticky, wet, colorful, or greasy.
They may also have a water bottle.
Students are encouraged to bring a jacket or sweater to wear in the classroom (no blankets or stuffed animals).
Students may not wear smart-watches or have any internet capable devices in the testing room. If they do bring them, we will collect them and lock them up until the end of the day.
If your child will be absent on testing day, the make-up day will be the following day, April 17th.
Students will have the entire school day to complete the assessment.
Students will have a break for lunch at their normally scheduled lunch time and may bring a lunch or order lunch from the cafeteria as they normally would.
Kindergarten Cap and Gown Photos!
Attention all Kindergarten parents. Cap and Gown photos will be taken on April 18th. Please be sure to have your student here promptly, as the photographer will begin photographing students at 8:00am.
2024-2025 Intent to Return
Parents, please take a moment to fill out the 2024-2025 Florence Elementary Student Intent to Return Form (Click here) for each of your students. Please indicate one of the three options:
My child will or will not return for the 24-25 school year.
4th Grade Only: My child will or will not attend BCI for the 24-25 school year.
I am interested in discussing retention.
Please complete the form by April 19th. Each student will need their individual form response.
**If you are planning on moving, please email Terra Peters, Campus Secretary at terra.peters@kellerisd.net**
The Keller ISD Council of PTAs will host a KISD Board of Trustees Candidate Forum and Meet-and-Greet event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at the KISD Education Center Boardroom (Rock Gym).
The event will feature a brief, non-partisan, 45-minute forum, followed by a meet-and-greet with the candidates for Place 6 and Place 7 on the KISD Board of Trustees. This will not be a debate, but rather an opportunity for the community to get to know the candidates. The Forum will not be live-streamed or recorded.
This year's KISD Board of Trustees election is set for Saturday, May 4, with Early Voting April 22-30.
Click here for information on this year's election.
The Forum and Meet-and-Greet is an event completely organized by the Keller ISD Council of PTAs and is not operated by the Board of Trustees or KISD administration.
Yearbook Class Photos Available until April 18th!
Save the Date
Calling all Falcon Seniors!
✔️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.
PTA Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Pre-Order School Supplies today!
Your school store is now turned on and ready for orders!
Your next steps are below:
1. Your School Store Link: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1179150
2. We will send an email to parents who purchased last year letting them know their 2024 kits are ready!
FES Spirit shirts are still available for sale!
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! ➡️
Signup on the PTA Website!
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.
Mrs. Robert’s is needing volunteers to help reshelf library books for the months of March, April and May! The signup is now posted on our Florence PTA Website! ➡️ https://florenceelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer
Cafeteria Menu- April 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.
Contacts
FES Front Office: 817-744-4700
Allison Stetz- Front Office / Substitutions: allison.stetz@kellerisd.net
Leah Dimmitt- Front Office/ Reception/ Attendance: leah.dimmitt@kellerisd.net
Terra Peters- Campus Secretary: terra.peters@kellerisd.net
Sue Piehler - Nurse: susan.piehler@kellerisd.net
Esmeralda Gallegos - Cafeteria Manager: esmeralda.gallegos@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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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.
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