Ferguson PTO Weekly Newsletter

Friday, April 11, 2025

Firefly Families,

This week at Alyssa Ferguson was one for the books—full of energy, celebration and moments that reminded us why we do what we do. The building buzzed with excitement as we kicked off our STAAR spirit days, dressing up and coming together to cheer on our Fireflies with encouragement and pride.

On Thursday, our youngest learners took center stage as we celebrated the Week of the Young Child. Pre-K students lit up the halls with smiles during the school-wide parade, proudly marching and waving as students and staff lined the halls to cheer them on. It was a beautiful reminder of the joy that early learning brings to a school community.

During the parade, we paused to show our gratitude and appreciation for someone very special—Mr. Blasdell. In honor of Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, we surprised him with cheers, chanting, smiles and a basket of his favorites to recognize the heart he brings to our campus every single day.

Thursday evening, we celebrating Ms. Christine Chowdhury, our incredible Teacher of the Year, at the District banquet. Watching her be honored for her dedication and impact reminded us all of the power of passionate teaching and the difference educators can make.

We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing community for the delicious and thoughtful multicultural luncheon. The variety of dishes, rich with culture and love, made our staff feel so appreciated and brought us all together in the most meaningful way. Your generosity and support mean the world to us.

Have an amazing weekend!

Filled with Firefly Pride,

Carla

Here’s what’s new and exciting at Ferguson—don’t miss out!

• Parent Looking Ahead Form - last day to submit is today, April 11th
• Fort Bend Education Foundation Luncheon - April 24th
• VIPS Appreciation Breakfast - April 25th
• School Closure - April 18 & 21
• Sprit Event - Code Ninjas - May 3rd
• 5th Grade Party – May 23rd
• Sponsor Spotlights

Stay connected and check out the full newsletter below!

As we approach the end of this academic year, planning is already underway for next year. One of the most important tasks in preparing for the next school year is creating an effective learning environment for every child. This requires a great amount of time and thoughtful consideration of each child’s individual needs. We are committed to creating well-balanced groups that are, by intention, designed to ensure the success of every child.

Our process for creating classes each year involves the grade level and special program teachers, our counselors and specialists, and the campus principals. In addition, we encourage parents to provide a special “lens” into their child’s learning needs. Although completing this form is not a requirement, we appreciate your input.

Please complete this survey (one per student) to share your thoughts regarding your child's academic strengths and areas for growth, as well as any social, emotional or physical needs that you believe will help in creating a successful year of learning. Although it is not feasible to meet with parents to discuss class placements, all information shared will be reviewed and considered when formulating class lists. Class assignments will be available during our Meet and Greet in August.

Special Note: Requests including specific teachers or placement with specific students will not be considered. All information will be reviewed and considered when formulating class lists.

We look forward to partnering with our families to promote a healthy and productive learning environment for every Firefly student!

Deadline to submit form: Friday, April 11, 2025

We're excited to host Career Day on May 16th and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to share their career journeys with our students! Whether you’re in healthcare, tech, the arts, trades, business, or beyond—we’d love to have you inspire the next generation.

We’re celebrating our amazing Volunteers in Public Schools with a special breakfast on Friday, April 25th!

Join us in Extended Day for a morning of appreciation and connection. Please enter through the Extended Day doors when you arrive.

Let us treat you to a delicious thank-you for all you do!

To ensure the health of our school community, please keep your child home if they are experiencing symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or any other signs of illness. A fever is anything above 100 degrees.

Contact Nurse Peluse if you have any questions about when your student can return to school. If you are unsure whether to send your child to school, most likely the student should stay home to rest and recover.

Please consult your child's healthcare provider for specific guidance regarding their health concerns. With flu season being in full effect, we must prioritize the health of all students and staff.

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.

Our 5th Grade class will celebrate their departure from elementary school Friday, May 23rd from 2:00-5:00. The PTO provides a budget for our planning team, but we want to go ALL OUT to ensure our Fireflies have a fabulous send off. Please contribute what you can and reach out to Abby with any questions or to confirm your donation.

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 thru the Konstella App ( + More & + Sign-Ups).

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:.