Flour Bluff Elementary
Principal Youngberg's Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
WATCH DOGS
WATCH DOGS
Watch Dogs volunteer an entire day to work at the Elementary Campus. Watch Dogs offer additional safety and security, support teachers and administration in the classroom and around campus, and are a positive role model for students.
All Watch Dogs must have attended an in person orientation (at any time), volunteer an entire day at the school, follow the rules of orientation, and have a current background check cleared.
Open House, PTO & Watch Dogs
Book Fair Open During Open House
Book Fair
Congratulations to the winners of our "Being Safe Online - Phone Decorating Contest" for the Computer Lab's Fall Semester!
3rd Grade:
1st place - Seth Leal (Burke)
2nd place - Rylee King (Lindell)
3rd place - Kason Owens (Nelson)
4th Grade:
1st place - Kariella Krussow (Hurst)
2nd place - Kylie Kuhn (Wilson)
3rd place - Paisley Finzel (Rowe)
Kariella Krussow (Hurst)
Kylie Kuhn (Wilson)
Paisley Finzel (Rowe)
4TH GRADE FIELD TRIPS
NUECES DELTA PRESERVE
4th Graders will attend a field trip this month to the Nueces Delta Preserve. Please make sure they are prepared on their respective field trip day.
October 2nd (McAliley, Woods, Baasel, Hurst, Mullins, Burke)
October 9th (Wilson, Gonzales, Dyckman, Kaspar)
October 16th (Rowe, Hobbs, Alvarado, Flores)
October 17th (Atkinson, Ames, Watson, M.Flores)
PICTURE DAY IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th
MARK YOUR CALENDAR-NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 11 & 14 & 15
STUDENT HOLIDAY
Please mark your calendars. There will be no school for students on October 11th, 14th, and 15th.
Enjoy your 5-DAY Weekend!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
I'm happy to report we met our campus goal of 96% Attendance the first Six Weeks of School!
It's crucial students are at school every day for student growth and success.
Thank you parents for your support getting your children to school each day. It doesn't go unnoticed.
Congratulations to our grade level class winners for best attendance the first Six Weeks!
3rd Grade-Mrs. Barnec Homeroom
4th Grade-Mrs. Watson's Homeroom
What We're Learning at FBE This Week
Positivity Project
FORGIVENESS
Dear Families,
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Forgiveness. Forgiveness means letting go of anger toward those who have done wrong and accepting that people make mistakes.
When we forgive, we can move past being hurt and make peace with what happened. Forgiveness heals and strengthens our relationships. It doesn’t erase what happened, but it helps us let go of the hurt and move forward.
Seeking forgiveness shows that a person values relationships and understands the impact of their actions. It shows humility, accountability, and a willingness to make amends. By seeking forgiveness, a person shows they care about resolving conflicts and restoring trust. It also shows emotional maturity and a commitment to personal growth.
To practice and encourage forgiveness at home, please visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families. There, you can watch a video, read a quote, and discuss three questions together.
Thank you for your continued support!
🎃OCTOBER CALENDAR🎃
October Events
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Sept. 30--Oct. 4th Fall Book Fair
2nd-School Custodian Appreciation Day
2nd Delta Field Trip (McAliley, Woods, Baasel, Hurst, Mullins, Burke-4th)
3rd Open House & Book Fair
5th World Teachers Day
6th National Coaches Day
6th- Fire Prevention Week
7th-Positivity Project- Open-Mindedness
7th-10th- Running Club Tryouts
8th-Wear Red for Dyslexia Awareness
9th Delta Field Trip (Wilson, Gonzales, Dyckman, Kaspar)
10th Fall Pictures
11th-NO SCHOOL STUDENT HOLIDAY
14th-NO SCHOOL STUDENT HOLIDAY
14th-18th National School Lunch Week
15th-NO SCHOOL STUDENT HOLIDAY (STAFF PD DAY)
16th-18th- 3rd Grade STAAR Pretest
16th Delta Field Trip (Rowe, Hobbs, Alvarado, Flores)
17th Delta Field Trip (Atkinson, Ames, Watson, M.Flores)
17th 2nd Six Weeks Progress Report go home
18th- Positivity Project- Integrity
21st- Positivity Project- Curiosity
21st-25th National School Bus Safety Week
21st - 25th PTO Halloween Gram Orders
22nd- Running Club Practice Starts
28th-Nov 1st- Red Ribbon Week (“Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free”)
28th- Positivity Project- Knowing my words and actions affect others
30th Halloween Pencils Distributed
Red Ribbon Week
Dyslexia Awareness-Wear Red Day
PARENT INFORMATION
Harte Public Library Notice
The Managing Librarian at Harte Public Library wants us to inform students and parents that Harte Public Library hours are changing beginning on Friday, Oct 4th to the following.
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Students will no longer be able to enter the public library after 2:00 pm on Fridays. If you currently pick your child up from the public library after school, this will no longer be an option on Fridays beginning October 4th.
ANCHOR 4 LIFE SERVICE PROJECT
OCTOBER CHOICE BOARD
DISMISSAL
Dismissal Changes
If you need to change your child's dismissal, please call 361-694-9587 or 361-694-9581 before 2:30 to ensure the message gets to your child and their teacher.
Walker Groups and Inclement Weather
We do NOT send walkers if there is inclement weather, most likely rain, at time of dismissal. We will do a call out and send an SMS when this is expected. Please have a plan to pick up your child if they are a walker in the event of inclement weather.
Bus Riders and Inclement Weather
Bus riders do have to walk into the building from buses. Please make sure their attire is weather appropriate for the short walk into the building.
Birthday Lunch
Happy Birthday!
We love to celebrate our students birthdays! Parents you may come eat with your child one time during their birthday month. If your child has a summer birthday...pick a day and month!
School Hours
Elementary Hours (These are slightly different from last year.)
7:00 Students May Enter the Building
7:30 Students Enter the Classroom
7:40 Announcements Start
7:50 Tardy Bell
8:30 Pre-Attendance Bell
10:00 Attendance Bell
3:05 Dismissal
OFFICIAL SCHOOL CALENDAR
2024-2025
Nutrition Department
CONTACT INFORMATION
PRINCIPAL
Elementary Administrative Staff
3rd Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Frank Aleman
361-694-9598
4th Grade Assistant Principal
Mrs. Jeanine Hoover
361-694-9590
Elementary Curriculum Supervisor
Mrs. Nadine Lynch
361-694-95
Counselor
Mrs. Rachel Vardeman
rvardeman@flourbluffschoo@flourbluffschools.net
361-694-9593
Librarian
Mrs. Amanda Kalo
361-694-9561
Secretary
Mrs. Nadine Grabowske
ngrabowsket@flourbluffschools.net
361-694-9595
Registrar/Attendance
Mrs. Mardi Harms
361-694-9587
Receptionist
Mrs. Jessica Garcia
361-694-9587