Ferguson PTO Weekly Newsletter

Friday, October 4, 2024

Firefly Families,

October is one of my favorite months, as it brings a shift in seasons, the cool crispness in the air, and the excitement of the upcoming holidays. It is also a time of reflection and celebration as we approach the end of the first nine weeks of school. Our Fireflies have worked hard and I am incredibly proud of their growth and accomplishments so far.

A heartfelt thank you for the generous donation of delicious items for our Hispanic Heritage Teacher Luncheon! Your contributions made the celebration super special. We appreciate your generosity and partnership.

While October has several days off, we encourage your continued efforts to ensure your Firefly is at school ready to learn on the days we are in session. Every day is an opportunity for growth and discovery and your support in maintaining strong attendance is vital to their success.

Continue to shine brightly as we move forward through this beautiful season!

Filled with Firefly Pride,

Carla

• Important Change to Front Parking Morning Traffic
• No School - October 10th-15th
• Fall Library Newsletter
• Art News
• Attendance Pizza Party winners
• First Annual Cereal Drive
• Yearbook Customizations available
• Volunteer Opportunities This Week
• Community News

The FBISD Whole Child Health Team (that's US) is excited to share FBISD Sound Bites - two to four minute video and audio clips to educate students and parents about the practice ways to improve our mental, physical, and social wellness.

Please visit https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/165705 for more information.

The Fort Bend ISD UPLIFT Mentor Program is soaring into the 2024-2025 school year, and we need stellar community members like you to help our students reach new heights! Be a mentor, and watch students launch into success.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/FBISD-Mentor FBISD Collaborative Communities

Join Mrs. Nelson in celebrating 4th grade art students, Lucina Sunny and Thao Tran, for earning Best of Show Rosettes at the Fort Bend County Fair! She is incredibly proud of your achievement!

Congratulations and continue to Shine Bright!

We welcome our families to come enjoy lunch with his/her Firefly!

• Guests will sit at the designated guest tables with the student they are visiting.

• Guests will only be allowed to eat with their Firefly when visiting for lunch.

• Guests will only be able to eat with their Firefly on designated days.

• Guests will be invited to exit the cafeteria during the start of the 5-minute quiet SEL moment.

Click flyer to find out more about these roles and how you can apply!

📅 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉

🌎 What is Hispanic Heritage Month? Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) is a special time to recognize and celebrate the cultures, contributions, and history of Hispanic and Latinx people around the world. From art and music to science and politics, Hispanic communities have made a huge impact globally—and we’re excited to honor this rich cultural heritage right here at our school!

💡 Why Are We Celebrating? At Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School, we believe in the importance of diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. Hispanic Heritage Month gives us the opportunity to educate students about the many contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people while fostering appreciation and respect for the diverse world we live in. It's about learning, celebrating, and understanding!

Come visit the display, created by our Educational Enrichment Team, in the main hallway and join us in celebrating the beauty and diversity of Hispanic culture! 🎉

Join us in congratulating our August VIPS of the Month, Boun Sanaikonel!!

Our attendance incentive for the 2024-2025 school year is at the end of each month the homeroom class with the highest attendance percentage receives pizza from Center Court Pizza. For the months of August and September, Mrs. Scott's class had the highest attendance from the entire school with an incredible 99.21%!

Congratulations to Mrs. Scott's class they will receive their pizza Thursday 10/3.

We are kicking off our First Annual Cereal Drive on October 7th, 2024. Donate a box of your favorite hot or cold cereal. Help us fill the Shared Dreams pantry. Our goal is to donate 100 boxes which will provide breakfast for several families throughout the district.

Be brave. Be bold. Shine bright.

Moooove on over to Chick-Fil-A Sienna Crossing on Tuesday, October 8th from 4pm-8pm for our Chick Fil A Spirit Night! You can drive thru, order on the mobile app (mobile app code: FIREFLIES) or dine inside with our amazing teachers and Firefly Families!

Sign up to help greet and serve our Fireflies during Spirit Night! Our students LOVE seeing our Firefly Staff members and parents in action!

Scan the QR code below to sign up or click on link below.

Do you like taking pictures or designing layouts? Join our Yearbook Committee and help create our 2024/2025 yearbook!

We are always looking for event pictures! 📸 Head over to Konstella to upload your pics!

Click "More->Photos->Choose Album-->Upload"

🎃 Get ready for a spook-tacular evening at our 2nd Annual School Trunk or Treat event! 👻 Join us for a fun-filled night of costumes, candy, and community spirit as we transform our parking lot into a Halloween wonderland. 🍬 Bring your family, friends, and your best Halloween spirit that your little ghouls and goblins won't want to miss! 🎉

If you'd like to decorate your trunk, please click on the link below to sign up!

Mark your calendars for all of our PTO events and activities!

Please note: dates are subject to change and we will notify you as soon as possible.

Volunteer sign ups can be found on Konstella. We will be adding more as events approach.

https://www.konstella.com/cd/WA8X61

Calling all Firefly Families!! Make a difference by volunteering your time to support our students and teachers. This is a great way to meet some of the Firefly Staff and see your little Firefly too.

Sign Up To Volunteer Today by using the links below or thru the Konstella App ( + More & + Sign-Ups).

Laminator Help: https://www.konstella.com/.../66b1587e1b5c66110ab5f976

2nd Grade Copy Helper ->TH 1:55pm- 2:40pm
LINK: https://www.konstella.com/.../66b7a2151b5c548811f7e4f1

Firefly Wishes are birthday messages displayed on the school marquee and mentioned in the weekly Fireflyer newsletter. Click on the graphic below for more information.

**Please submit your request at least 10 days week prior to your desired publishing date. We will not be able to enter late submissions into the system. Firefly wishes are $12 plus a $.59 processing fee. Availability is based on a first come, first serve basis. Firefly wishes can be purchased through Konstella under the "sales" link. When you are on the home feed, click "more", and "sales".

Click on the logos below to check us out on our websites and social media.

President: Stephanie Titas

Vice President: April Royston

Secretary: Whitney Johnson

Treasurer: Kiran Agarwal

Parliamentarian: Megan Allshouse

2024 -2025 Meeting Dates

The PTO Board meets monthly at the dates and times listed below. Meetings at 12 pm will be held in person in the Extended Day Room. Meetings held at 7 pm will be on Google Meet.

Everyone is welcome and invited to join us. It is a great opportunity to hear what the PTO is doing and share ideas with us. The PTO Board will convene on the following dates:

Come visit our Great Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival!

Dance Clinic