Florence Update
February 8, 2019
Mission of Florence Elementary
All Information from PTA Click Below! Please check it out!
Notes from Jacque
Last week, we signed in over 300 visitors for Western Day! It was a huge success especially since we have only 472 students! Thank you for sharing this day with us and to all of the volunteers that helped make this such an amazing time!
APEX Serve is in full swing! We are hoping to raise $12,000 for classroom libraries and/or additional technology for our kids! Students are focusing on kindness and gifts of service! Please join us on February 15th during your students co-curr as they go through "Service" stations. All students should have received a kindness checklist where they have options to complete at home and school. This is also Valentine party day! :)
If you are not aware, Keller ISD has a mobile app. If you download the app, you can go and select "Florence Elementary". You will find Remind notifications and all school emails, district calendars, bus routes, etc.... I believe you will find it extremely beneficial! Just go to the APP store and search Keller ISD and download!
Thank You Mrs. Bowen for ALL you do!
New Facebook Page for FES!
2019 Yearbook Sale
Get the EARLY BIRD Pricing on YEARBOOK ORDERS!
Discounted pricing through February 16, 2019
Play It Safe - February 20th
Dear Parents,
The Women’s Center of Tarrant County will be presenting the “Play It Safe!” program to our students on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. The purpose of this personal safety presentation is to provide the children with information and practical skills to reduce their risk of being in dangerous and/or abusive situations.
This 45 minute program is presented in an age-appropriate, non-threatening manner through the use of puppets (for Kindergarten and 1st), stories, group discussion and developmentally age-appropriate videos.
You can go to playitsafe.org and then click on the curriculum tab to see an overview of the grade level lesson and video presented in your child’s classroom.
If you would like to not have your child participate in the program, there will be an OPT OUT form coming home Monday, February 11th. Simply return that to Mrs. Bowen and we will make arrangements for your child to sit in another classroom during the presentation.
Florence Talent Show is March 1st
In Person Try-Outs are February 19th and 20th. There will be two time slots each day 3:30-5:00pm and 5:30-6:30pm.
Video Entry Try-Outs are due by February 19th. Can't make the In Person Try-Outs? You can submit your try-out via video. Send your video to ptaflorencees@gmail.com
Rules for in person and video try-outs
Act & Music - cannot exceed 3 minutes; must be appropriate
Music - must leave edited, clean version of music at time of try-outs
Costumes - must wear appropriate attire
***ONLY ONE ACT PER PARTICIPANT***
Questions? Contact Heather Washington at ptaflorencees@gmail.com or 469-446-8010
Art Night / Multicultural Night is Monday, March 4th 5:30-7:00pm
WHAT WE NEED: Families who are interested in representing a culture. Some ideas are to have a poster/tri-board with some facts about your country or culture, decorations for the spot on the table you are assigned, items from your country such as traditional clothing or a flag. You may also bring food to share! Bring a dish that reflects your country or simply your family's favorite. Anything is welcome, from snacks to main courses, appetizers to desserts. We ask that whatever you bring is Allergy Aware (no peanuts or nuts) with an ingredient list. Finger foods or small pre-portioned cups for your food would be great! We will provide napkins and small plates on each table for families to sample food if you choose to bring any. Food is in no way required!!
Below is a sample board that I completed to show our students. I want them to know that it doesn't have to take much time (clearly student friendly). I am planning on bringing some red beans and rice representing my home state of Louisiana.
Flyers with additional information will be sent home next week. If you are interested in participating in our first ever Multicultural/Art Night, you can fill out the form on the flyer and return it to the FES Front Office by Friday, February 22nd. Once received, we will reserve a spot at a table with your name and country. We will send you a confirmation once we review all entries submitted.
For any questions, please call or email Dana Shumake, dana.shumake@kellerisd.net,
817-744-4700.
Casey's Kids Family Fun Run/5K - Saturday, March 30th
5K at 8:00am / 1 mile Family Fun Run at 8:45am
Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Parkway
Register at: http://bit.ly/caseyskids
For questions, please contact Brittainy Fink caseyskidskisd@gmail.com
Benefits Disadvantaged Students in Keller ISD
Packet/T-Shirt Pick Up: Bear Creek Running Company, Keller Town Center, March 29, 2-7pm
Durham Bus Information
Background Check Required to Volunteer (See Link Below)
If you would like to volunteer at a Keller ISD campus (WATCH DOGS, field trips, etc.) you must complete a background check EACH school year. Please follow the link for additional information.
Upcoming Events
Feb 11 - PTA Meetings/4th Grade Performance, 6:15pm
Feb 15 - Valentine's Day Parties
K - 2:05-2:50pm
1 - 1:30-2:15pm
2 - 1:00-1:45pm
3 - 2:05-2:50pm
4 - 1:30-2:05pm
Feb 18 - President's Day / Student Holiday
Feb 19 - Positive Proof
Feb 20 - Play It Safe Program
Feb 22 - Spirit Store
Mar 1 - Talent Show
Mar 4 - Art Night & Multi-Cultural Night 5:30-7:00pm
Mar 30 - Casey's Kids Family Fun Run/5K
FES Communication
Communication is critical so we can keep you informed. The links are provided each week via the SMORE. Please let us know if you have any questions or did not receive information needed.
Website (link below)
Facebook (link below)
Twitter (link below)
SMORE: Weekly newsletter from me
Weekly Classroom Newsletter: from your teacher
Email: (See below)
PTA Communication
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/florenceespta/
Website - https://florencepta.ptboard.com/home
Twitter is @FlorencePta
Instagram is Florencepta
PTA email: ptaflorencees@gmail.com
Various Methods of Communication
Email: jacque.hughes@kellerisd.net
Website: https://www.kellerisd.net/FES
Location: 3095 Johnson Road, Southlake, TX, United States
Phone: 817-744-4700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FESFalcons
Twitter: @FESfalcons