Freedom Falcon Parent Newsletter
Back To School Edition
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year Freedom Families!
I am so excited to be joining the Freedom Falcons family!
Freedom is a school community committed to every child's learning and heart. Our theme this year is "We Are Stronger Together"! Working together, we can achieve our mission to dare to empower the whole student to impact our world profoundly. We will be challenging our students to adapt to evolving challenges innovatively. We will actively pursue learning that continually challenges students to grow and achieve their personal best. We will develop personal, social, and cultural competencies and apply them intentionally to their lives.
Please know that this is a partnership to help your child grow. As we have overcome many obstacles in the past, we are excited to tackle the challenges ahead. This can be accomplished by being actively involved with your student's education.
We look forward to the many opportunities to collaborate this year and create new memories with the Freedom family.
We want to welcome you to Freedom Elementary! If you are a returning family or if this is your first year at Freedom, we are excited to work with you to achieve great results. Please know that our doors are always open for communication, and we look forward to partnering with you in your child's education. Please look for opportunities to participate in the Parent Teacher Organization, the SAC, and/or volunteer opportunities.
Mrs. Williams
Principal
What's Happening at Freedom (Looking ahead)
August 5th-4:00-Planning with the Principal
August 9th-Kinder Kick Off-See Flyer
August 11th-6:00pm-8:00pm-D11 150 Year Celebration-See Flyer
August 15th-4:00 pm-4:30pm-Meet Your Teacher Night-See Flyer
August 16th-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!! K-5
All Students Go to the FRONT of the BUILDING....
8:15 Join the PTA for BOOHOO YAHOO Breakfast in the cafeteria.
August 17th-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!! Pre-K
August 23-5:30 pm-6:30pm-Purchase dinner from food trucks.
6:25pm-7:35pm-Curriculum Night-See Flyer
School Supplies
Class Lists
Hiring Updates
Positions that are still vacant.
These positions are part-time and if you are interested please email me at rochelle.williams@d11.org
- Health Tech
- 2 lunch monitors
- Building Tech
If you know of anyone looking for employment, please have them apply!
Positions that are Official-Welcome them to the Falcon Family!
- Betsy Pruznick - Kindergarten Teacher
- Janae-EA-SPED Department
- Sharon-Godfrey Garcia-Counselor -Another colossal victory for Freedom!
- Kathy Emeisbeers-SPED Mental Health Provider
- Jaime Chambers-Interventionist
- Jessica Rushworth-Administrative Assistant
- Jessica Arreguin De Huaracha- after-school enrichment coordinator
- Rebekah Cross-SPED EA
- Anne P.-ELL EA
NEW ENTRY TIME FOR STUDENTS:
Freedom Office Hours: 7:15-3:30
Freedom School Hours: 7:50-2:50
Students will be allowed in the building at 7:40 am
Duty teachers do not start duty until 7:40 am
Tardy bell rings at 7:55
START AND STOP TIME CHANGE
Food & Nutrition Services Information SY 2022-2023
District 11 Food & Nutrition Services is pleased to offer reasonably priced, great-tasting, freshly prepared, safe, and nutritionally sound food that will help students perform their best in the classroom. Meals served in D11 schools are free of dyes, MSG, and trans fats. Every student who purchases lunch is welcome to go back for seconds at the salad bar at no additional cost.
Meal payment Online-Mobile-Fast! Convenient! Friendly!
All parents are invited to register at myschoolbucks.com From here meal histories may be reviewed and email notifications can be set up, regardless of prepayment participation. Parents are also welcome to send checks or cash payments to the school site. Http://www.myschoolbucks.com
Lunch Prices for Regular Priced Lunch
$2.95 in elementary
$3.10 in middle school
A Special Note about Lunch service
Reduced Price lunch is now free for all students in D11 schools. The Colorado State Legislature passed laws that eliminated the “reduced price” for lunch making this meal free for all students who qualify for “reduced price”.
CSSD11 does not allow meal charges beyond September 1, 2022 Any charges accrued during that time must be repaid. Elementary students may charge up to the value of 2 breakfasts and two lunches. Secondary students may charge up to the value of one breakfast and one lunch. After September 1, 2022 students having insufficient funds for meal service will be offered an alternate meal. Slips will be sent home with the student informing parents of the alternate meal served along with payment information for future meals.
Free and Reduced Meal Applications are now available online
The simple application may be easily and quickly completed at: https://www.MySchoolApps.com
Parking Lot Switch/Traffic Flow/Kiss & Go/Bus/Drop Off Information
A message from our Director of Security and Safety
Safety drills should be practiced regularly in order to be prepared for emergencies or crises that may arise. Below is a list of the drills we practice.
- Lock Down
- Secure Drill
- Shelter Drill
- Evacuation Drill
- Hold Drill
- Fire Drill
A message from our Freedom Elementary's School Accountability Committee (S.A.C.)
At Freedom Elementary, we care about your children's developmental needs! That is why our mission is to ensure that each and every student has access to the learning tools and programs they need to succeed in school, and in life. We strive for a higher standard of excellence and take the time to focus on those who need extra support. Joining our S.A.C. is a fantastic way to keep up to date with the initiatives our school has put in place to better our learners, and to also voice your opinions and concerns!
We look forward to the bright and brilliant future under the leadership of Rochelle Williams, and welcome her to the Freedom Family!
If you are interested in joining Freedom's SAC committee please reach out to Justin Edmisson @ 719-332-3615 or justin.edmisson@gmail.com.
Looking for a way to connect and get involved at Freedom?
Contact Lindsey Thrasher at 719-648-2533 or 3cherrys@gmail.com if you are interested. Come be a member and have a voice in Freedom's PTA.
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