FES Knightly News
Weekly Family Newsletter
Week of April 15th- April 19th
New and Important Information
SBDM Parent Nominations are Open (Repeat)
If you or someone you know would like to serve on the Florence Elementary School Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council, please complete this nomination form. The SBDM council is made up of teachers, parents and administrators. Their job is to set school policy and make decisions outlined in statute, which should provide an environment to enhance student achievement.
Members are asked to attend monthly meetings and stay informed about current topics regarding the programs and policies of Florence Elementary. This is a great way to have a say in decisions that are made about the education provided to the students of Florence Elementary.
Boone County Schools Job Fair (Repeat)
Boone County Schools is excited to announce their career fair at Boone County High School on Thursday, April 25th from 4:00-7:00 PM. School administrators and department directors will be on site to meet with your to discuss open positions at each Boone County school. Mark your calendars so you don't miss this hiring event for Boone County Schools. We can't wait to meet you!
Reminder about Dress Code (Repeat)
Our dress code allows for students to wear shorts of appropriate fit and length AFTER SPRING BREAK. Please click here for the full dress code.
2024 Northern Kentucky Maker Expo
When: May 11, 2024; 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Where: Ignite Institute; 37 Atlantic Avenue, Erlanger KY
What: Family-focused, interactive building and creating with technology
Boone County Pewee Athletic Association Sports Registration
City of Florence Community Photo Contest
June 3rd-10th; Call 859-647-8177 for more information.
Knights of the Week
The Knights pictured below were chosen as Knights of the Week because the ROCK! They consistently RESPECT themselves and others, OWN their actions, make the CHARACTER count, and KEEP expectations for themselves high!
Here's What We're Learning this Week
Kindergarten
Reading/Writing- We are starting our information writing and will be doing our animal research during this.
Math- We are starting our money units. What is a coin and what is it used for?
Science- Forces in motion
Social Studies- Communities
First Grade
Reading/Writing- Students will continue to read along with the Wizard of Oz. They will finish it up before spring break.
Math- Students will begin to learn how to tell time using an analog clock.
Science- Students will finish up the weather unit, specifically looking at the water cycles and the 4 seasons.
Second Grade
Reading/Writing- Students will take the third round of the MVPA assessment this week. It is scheduled for Tuesday. We will break up the assessments into parts and it will take the whole day. The rest of the week, we will be doing makeups for the assessments as well as catching up and reviewing standards already taught in class.
Math- Students will take the third round of the MVPA assessment this week. It is scheduled for Wednesday. We will break up the assessments into parts and it will take the whole day. The rest of the week, we will be doing makeups for the assessments as well as catching up and reviewing standards already taught in class.
Science- Students will continue their unit on seed dispersals.
Other Information from 2nd Grade-
Second Grade field trip to the zoo is on April 3rd. Please make sure to turn in your permission slip and $20. We go rain or shine.
Third Grade
Reading/Writing- In reading we are still working on identifying and citing information to determine the central idea of a nonfiction or fiction text. We will be reading books about challenges. In writing, we will be identifying evidence and answering questions about a text.
Math- We will still using rulers marked with halves and fourths to measure length.
Science- We will be practicing for the KSA during this time by reading passages and answering questions.
Social Studies- We will be practicing for the KSA during this time by reading passages and answering questions.
Fourth Grade
Reading/Writing- Students will continue learning text structure, specifically compare and contrast text structure.
Math-Students are learning how to compare fractions with unlike denominators.
Science-Students are learning the structure and function of plants and animals.
Fifth Grade
Reading/Writing-Students will be learning how to integrate information from several texts.
Math-Students will be dividing fractions by fractions, fractions by whole numbers, and solving real world problems involving dividing fractions.
Science-Students will be continuing their animal habitat project.
Social Studies- Students will be discussing the United States economics.
Other Information in 5th Grade: Students will be bringing home a permission slip for the museum. It needs to be returned by April 1st.
Art
Kindergarten and 1st grade are making art all about flowers. 2nd and 3rd are drawing robots and then making a robot collage. 4th and 5th are creating a new shoe based on their favorite candy!
STEM
Kindergarten, First grade, and the Critical Needs Unit are all learning about what plants need in order to grow. Second grade is learning how seeds disperse to find what they need to grow, and how bees help pollinate plants. Third grade is learning about how living things get their traits. Fourth grade is learning about how landforms are created by tectonic plate movement, as well as by weathering and erosion. Fifth grade is learning about how robots work.
Gym
K-2 Are learning to dribble a basketball continuously with 1 hand. Pass the ball to the wall target using a force that is safe for everyone. 3-5 Learning to dribble the basketball using the skills cues learned in class. will use the cues for shooting in order to give my shots a high rainbow arc
Music
All grades will observe and interact with new instruments daily. Participation includes briefly playing the instrument, learning about the history of the instrument and the related cultures, and clapping/dancing along with the performance. Instruments that will be discussed: (Mar.4-Apr.1) Kalangu (West African Talking Drum) Reco Reco (Brazilian scraper instrument) Djidunun (West African Water Drum) Kalimba (African Thump piano) Cuica (Brazilian Monkey Drum). Students will also collaborate musically through singing songs, drumming on pads to notated rhythms, learning dance choreography, listening and analyzing music of different styles, and playing fun music related games.
Happy Birthday!
Birthdays this week and over Spring Break include:
Students
- Yavielis C.
- Donel W.
- Yasmine H.
- Aria H.
- Kinsley C.
- Stella A.
- Juno R.
- Aleaha H.
- Trevor P.
Staff
- Ms. Groeschen (2nd Grade)
- Ms. Wordeman (2nd Grade)
Pictures from Our Past
This week's photo is from the 1954 Florence Public School yearbook, and shows several seniors going about their daily school routines.
From the Cafeteria
These menus are accurate at the start of the week, adjustments may be required due to supply issues. If you have any questions about meals or food service, please contact the FES cafeteria manager at Melody.Linneman@boone.kyschools.us.
On the Calendar
Important April Dates
- April 8th-12th; Spring Break
- April 18th; MadCap Puppets Wizard of Oz Family Event, 5:30-6:30
- April 18th; Boone County Board of Education Meeting, 7:00
- April 23rd; Boone's Beginners at Florence Elementary, 5:30-7:00
- April 26th; Spring PTO Dance (parents must attend with students), 6:00-8:00
Click the calendar above to see the schedule of all events throughout the year.