Happy Friday, Lil Steamer Families!
August 9, 2018
Welcome!
Welcome to the first publication of our Happy Friday, Steamer Families newsletter! Here you will find upcoming events, see amazing things that our students are doing, and keep up-to-date with what's going on at Fulton Elementary School!
From the desk of: Principal Hoese
Hello, #SteamerNation! To say I am excited for the upcoming school year would be a tremendous understatement! I am a Fulton Steamer through and through, as I attended elementary, middle, and high school (Class of 99) in our community. Furthermore, I began my teaching career at Fulton High School and remained there before becoming the elementary school principal. And, just to provide a little info my educational background, I completed an Associate of Science degree at Sauk Valley Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ashford University, a Master of Education in Integrating Technology in the Classroom degree from Walden University, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree from American College of Education.
As I created my Principal Entry Plan for the upcoming school year, there are three core educational values that I have:
- RELATIONSHIPS MATTER
- STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING
- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
I will elaborate on each of these points in future newsletters. As for now, I'll keep the first newsletter short and sweet as to not provide an information overload!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Event Information
Board of Education Meeting
When?
Monday, Aug 12, 2019, 06:30 PM
Where?
River Bend Community District, 3rd Street, Fulton, IL, USA
Event Information
Kindergarten Orientation
The PTO will be providing an Ice Cream Social for all families during this Back-to-School event!
When?
Monday, Aug 19, 2019, 05:00 PM
Where?
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Event Information
Grades 1-5 Meet & Greet
The PTO will be providing an Ice Cream Social for all families during this Back-to-School event!
When?
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2019, 05:00 PM
Where?
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Lil Steamers Update Logo!
At the end of the 2018-19 school year, FES faculty and students voted on the updating the previous logo to something more modern. Various versions of the new logo will be made available to the public when completed!
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Renovation to Old Main Office Space
This area will become a reading interventionist classroom and the previous principal's office will become a math interventionist classroom.
Excavation for New Office Area
New space will include principal's office, main office, waiting room, nurse's office (with restroom), and teacher work room.
Temporary Main Office
Our summer main office has been relocated to the STEAM lab while construction is ongoing.
New Office Space Construction
New exterior walls were constructed as the new location of the main office provides for a safer and securer entrance for the building.
Construction Continues
The new office space requires more space on the south face of the building.
Windows Added
The south face of the building has three new windows added to the main office and principal's office.
View Into New Office Space
This view looks from the hallway outside Kindergarten classrooms into the new office space.
Waiting Area & Main Office
The ladder is in the waiting area, while behind the stub wall is the new main office area.
New Exterior Walls on South Side
The main office area extends further south, while the FES bell has been preserved and moved closer to the sidewalk.
A Splash of Color
Fulton Elementary School received a fresh coat of light gray paint this summer through the efforts Regina Dixon. Fulton High School senior Katie Grant has volunteered her time and talents to FES to begin painting murals in the building. You can see the newly painted gray walls as well as Katie's artwork titled "Open Your Mind" located in the north hallway!
Fulton Elementary School
Home of the Lil Steamers!
Email: jhoese@riverbendschools.net
Website: riverbendschools.org/fes
Location: 1301 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Phone: (815)589-2911
Twitter: @FultonSteamers