FURR Elementary January 26, 2020
Growing Leaders!
Principal's Message!
Another GREAT week filled with Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Problem Solving is upon us! I'm excited to hear and witness the wonderful things that our students will learn about, this week. Time appears to move faster and faster as the days and weeks go by. It's hard to believe that we are entering into the LAST week of January 2020. February will be here before you know it and it will be another month packed with activities. January brings with it College Week for our campus and February brings the Cultural Fair and Valentines-Friendship Day.
This week, Jan. 27th - 31st, we are celebrating College Week. Students will have the opportunity to dress up on these days:
Tuesday- Prosper Spirit Wear (Wear any Prosper Spirit Shirt)
Wednesday-College Day (Wear your favorite College Gear!)
Thursday-Future Career Day (Dress in your Future Career)
See the attached flyer below!
Im PROUD to announce Furr Elementary will be hosting its First Cultural Fair! Please come out and experience the Cultures of Furr Elementary! Everything is "student-driven!" We will open the night with our 4th Grade music program led by our very own, Mrs. Ashby! Everything starts at 6:00PM , in the Furr Elem. Cafeteria! Hope to see you there! (See the attached flyer below)
Valentines-Friendship Day (Feb. 13th) will be here before you know it! Students will be able to exchange cards the last 30 minutes of our day. PTO is selling VALENTINE GRAMS so click here to get your Valentines Gram! We are promoting friendships and "BEING KIND!. Parents, we ask that you are mindful of any food products (candy) that is brought to school with these cards. We do have students who are allergic to certain foods and we want to protect every child, at all costs.
There is just 1 WEEK left to order our first Furr YEARBOOK! The yearbook is a special way to remember our year at Furr Elementary forever. The deadline to pre-order is January 31st. After this date, families will not be able to purchase a yearbook until they come in at the end of the year. Families will be able to purchase the limited amount of remaining Yearbooks at that time. There is no guarantee your child will be able to get a yearbook at this time.
The price is $35.... but the memories are priceless! There is a payment plan if needed!
Our Lost & Found continues to exist! Parents, after February 13th, we will be donating ALL items to Grace-Bridge Outreach Center and Cornerstone . AND, please label anything and everything that is an accessory for your child. We appreciate your help!
Our Natatorium is officially open. Our 3rd graders will have the opportunity to participate in our water safety program. 3rd Grade Parents! You will be receiving information concerning our water safety program shortly.
Calling ALL 5th GRADERS! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN being a part of the HAYS Middle School Band , there will be a Instrument Tryout/Screening Day on Saturday, February 29th from 8am to 2pm at Hays!
ONE LAST REQUEST! The safety for All students, All staff and ALL Parents is my number one concern. AT DISMISSAL, there is a safety concern for all involved when we release our walkers from the gym. FOR THOSE THAT PARK AND MEET YOUR STUDENT, PLEASE JOIN OUR CAR-LINE TO PICK UP YOUR STUDENT. PLEASE MAKE A TRANSPORTATION CHANGE FOR YOUR STUDENT BY EMAILING YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER! The safety for ALL Is to important to compromise!
We have an incredibly busy week ahead of us so thank you in advance for your patience and grace! Thank you all for your support and sharing your kids with us! Thank you for entrusting us with your children so that we can make the world a better place. It starts with us...Be Kind!
Respectfully,
Cindy Zukowski
Principal, Furr Elementary
YEARBOOK!!!
There are just 2 weeks left to order our first Furr YEARBOOK! The yearbook is a special way to remember our year at Furr Elementary forever. The deadline to pre-order is January 31st. After this date, families will not be able to purchase a yearbook until they come in at the end of the year. Families will be able to purchase the limited amount of remaining Yearbooks at that time.
The price is $35.... but the memories are priceless!
Please click the link below to order your child's yearbook.
Please contact Sandra Lindorm at sllindorm@prosper-isd.net for any questions related to the yearbook.
READ TO SUCCEED !!!!!
Terri Harkey
Library Media Specialist
Furr Elementary
Texas Bluebonnet Selection Committee
taharkey@prosper-isd.net
(469) 219 - 2280 *29248
LET'S FILL YOUR BEHAVIOR TOOLBOX (For Parents with Special Needs)
Let’s Fill Your Behavior Toolbox (For Parents of Students with Special Needs)
Thursday, February 20, 2020
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Prosper ISD Administration Building – Room 108
605 E. Seventh Street
(enter through DAEP doors by flagpoles – straight ahead when you enter parking lot)
Come hear the PISD Behavior Specialists share their wealth of knowledge and experience! Topics discussed will include how an individual’s behavior can determine postsecondary outcomes/opportunities, how behavior is communication (ABC’s of behavior), and practical behavior management strategies /ways to handle common situations. Please RSVP through the link below or by emailing Julia Chalker at jtchalker@prosper-isd.net.
https://forms.gle/RHNiQsAxtEknN7Ym8
***Childcare is also available by reservation through the same link.***
Morning Drop Off Traffic Pattern
Afternoon Dismissal Traffic Pattern
Walkers, Bikers, Scooters
Important Dates on the Horizon:
JANUARY
Jan 27 - 31st COLLEGE WEEK
Jan. 31st Career Day (4th & 5th Grades)
FEBRUARY
Feb. 6th - Furr Cultural Fair (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Feb. 11th UIL Competition
Feb 14th Student Holiday-No School
Feb 17th Bad Weather MakeUp Day
Feb 18th Title 1 & Parent Resources Parent Meeting
Feb 19th 3rd GR @Symphony
Feb. 24-28 3rd GR @ Natatorium
Feb. 24 5th GR Parent Mtg @ Hayes MS 6-6:45PM (MS Course Selection)
Feb 24th - Mar 6th Course Selection Window for 5th GR
MARCH
Mar. 9-13 SPRING BREAK...NO SCHOOL
APRIL
Apr. 7 STAAR TEST- 4th Writing; 5th Math
Apr. 8 STAAR TEST- 5th Reading
MAY
May 11 STAAR TEST- 3rd Math; 4th Math; 5th Math Retake
May 12 STAAR TEST- 3rd Reading; 4th Reading; 5th Reading Retake
May 13 STAAR TEST- 5th Science
About Us
Email: czukowski@prosper-isd.net
Website: Prosper-isd.net/Furr
Location: 551 S. Bluestem Dr, Mckinney TX
Phone: (469) 219-2280
Twitter: @FurrElem