Flour Bluff Elementary
Principal Youngberg's Newsletter
🍂October 14, 2024 🍂
NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 11 & 14 & 15
STUDENT HOLIDAY
I hope you are enjoying the 5-day weekend! We look forward to having our students back on Wednesday, October 16th.
VETERANS DAY
Veterans Day Slideshow
We will have our annual Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 7th at 9am.
Part of this assembly is a slideshow presentation of Veterans.
If you are a Veteran, or your child has a Veteran or Military member in their family please add a photo to the link below. Please include the child's name, grade, and person in picture's name/relationship to the student.
This is the slideshow from last year. https://youtu.be/zHK7C_FH4-s?si=JTOA1ycKaaNl43FI
If the picture you'd like to use is on there, simply let me know and you don't have to resend it :).
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 16th (Rowe, Hobbs, Alvarado, Flores)
- October 17th (Atkinson, Ames, Watson, M.Flores)
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
Integrity
Dear Families,
This week, our school will focus on the character strength of Integrity. Integrity means being honest, truthful, and genuine.
Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. People with integrity tell the truth and align their thoughts, feelings, and actions. They have the courage to stick to their beliefs, even if it means not following the crowd. Integrity is closely related to honesty and authenticity.
Integrity is essential for personal growth and well-being. When your thoughts, feelings, and actions are in harmony, you can grow and achieve your goals. Being authentic and genuine makes you more likable and trusted by others, improving your relationships.
To practice and encourage the character strength of integrity 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 Teacher 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
28th-50th Day of School
30th Halloween Pencils Distributed
ANCHOR 4 LIFE SERVICE PROJECT
PARENT INFORMATION
VOLUNTEER
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.
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.
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