Ferguson PTO Weekly Newsletter

Friday, May 9, 2025

Firefly Families,

What a wonderful week it has been! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for the kind words, sweet treats, thoughtful notes and warm smiles you shared with our staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Your generosity and encouragement mean the world to us. We truly are blessed with an incredible team of educators and a supportive community that surrounds them!

Our Fireflies have also had a busy and exciting week! Our talented students participated in the District Choir Festival, sharing their beautiful voices and representing our campus with pride. Fourth grade had a fantastic time exploring Texas history at George Ranch, and our fifth graders were over the moon during their field trip to NASA—what an inspiring experience for all!

In academics, students have been working hard on their end-of-year MAP assessments. We look forward to reviewing the data and will share the results with you as soon as they become available. These assessments help us celebrate student growth and plan for continued success as look forward to next year.

Lastly, with Mother’s Day this weekend, we want to take a moment to say thank you to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians and mother figures in our students' lives. Your love, strength and support are the heart of our Firefly community. We honor and appreciate you today and every day.

Wishing you all a joyful weekend filled with love and celebration!

Filled with Firefly Pride,

Carla

Here’s what’s NEW and exciting around campus:

• School Closure - May 26
• Parents Night Out - Singo! - June 17
• 5th Grade Party Volunteers Needed - May 23
• Lunch Visitors Update
• Career Day Dress Up - May 16

Don’t forget these ongoing highlights:

• Career Day – Volunteers Needed – May 16
• PTO Meeting – In-Person on May 12 – Join us!
• Awards Ceremonies Are Coming Up!
• 5th Grade – May 23
• Pre-K to 4th Grade – May 28
• Aloha Alyssa Last Day Luau – Volunteers Needed – May 29
• Order School Supplies for 2025–2026
• PTO Chair & Volunteer Interest Form – Get involved for next year

Keep scrolling to explore all the details below!

We encourage you to pre-register.

Pre-registration is open until noon on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

We encourage you to pre-register.

Pre-registration is open until noon on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

To parents of current Pre-K through 4th grade students:

If your child will not be attending Alyssa Ferguson Elementary for the 2025–2026 school year, please take a moment to fill out the form below.

Completing this does not affect current enrollment—it simply helps us plan for next year.

Note: No need to complete the form for students moving on to middle school.

Dear Parent/ Guardian:

On Friday, May 16, 2025, Alyssa Ferguson Elementary students will be participating in “Career

Day”. The students will be learning about different careers from our awesome speakers.

“Career Day” is a way to assist students with their career development.

Students in grades PreK-5 are allowed to dress up as their career choice. Students should not

dress up as a cartoon character or a superhero. Also, students may not wear anything that will

cover their face. Dressing up for “Career Day” is optional.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email lori.wright@fortbendisd.gov

or at 281-327-8523. Thank you for your support.

Robin Wright, School Counselor

We’re so proud of Jeeya Ninan, a 3rd grader here at Ferguson, for her creative accomplishment!

Jeeya entered the 2025 Poetry Society of Texas Contest and earned an Honorable Mention for her poem titled “Winter.” ❄️

Way to go, Jeeya! Your talent and hard work truly inspire us all. 💫

We’re thrilled to celebrate our amazing Fireflies who advanced to the District Science Fair this year:

3rd Grade: Adeline Gerber & Abigail Olainu-Alade
4th Grade: Jacob Dadie & Hope Goyea
5th Grade: Iker Zelaya & Preston Weindorf

These young scientists represented Ferguson with excellence, curiosity, and creativity!

🌟 Special shoutout to 4th grader Jacob Dadie, who received a district-wide award for
“Most Likely to Make $1 Million Before the Age of 18” for his project, “An Eco Hero.”

Out of 172 projects entered from across the district (grades 3–5), only 20 received awards—and one of them was ours!

Way to go, Fireflies! We’re so proud of your hard work and innovation. 💡

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.

Just a heads-up, families!

Friday, May 16th will be the last day for lunch visitors this school year.

To help us focus on end-of-year activities and procedures, lunch visits will not be permitted after this date. Thank you for your understanding and support!

We look forward to welcoming you back for lunch next school year! 😊

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.

Get ready to groove and mingle! 🎶

Join us for an exciting game of Singo - it's like bingo, but with music! It's the perfect chance to get to know other Firefly parents and connect with your PTO. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

Click the link to reserve your spot today!

https://www.konstella.com/app/school/64bb173a47fc80b417fcc5a6/signups/681677e59b9a02a26a79d37d

Get ready to hang loose and say “Aloha” to summer in style! This year, we’re ending the school year with another splash of paradise—our Aloha Alyssa Last Day Luau/Party is coming soon!

Every class will enjoy a 45-minute tropical celebration filled with games, crafts, treats, and good vibes as we say farewell to the 2024–2025 school year.

But we can’t make the magic happen without YOU! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the island fun to life.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

• All volunteers must have a completed 2024–2025 background check. Submit yours here: FBISD Background Check

• No non-school-age children or siblings may accompany volunteers.

Let’s send our Fireflies off in island style—mahalo for your help!

🌴 Ready to help? Sign up below!

✨✨ Congratulations to Ms. Chowdhury’s class for earning the Highest Class Attendance Percentage for the month of April! 🏆

Your dedication to being present and ready to learn is something to celebrate! 🌟

A huge thank you to our amazing FE PTO sponsor, Center Court, for treating the class to a well-deserved pizza party! 🎉🍕😋

Way to go, Fireflies!

Hey AFE families—why spend your summer running from store to store when 1st Day School Supplies has everything your child needs for next year, all in one click?

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It’s a one-stop shop to get your back-to-school list DONE. Order yours today and check it off your list early!

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Our PTO is the heart of our school community, and we need your help to keep it thriving! We currently have vital positions that need to be filled to ensure we can continue supporting our students, teachers, and school events. Your involvement, no matter the role, makes a real difference! Please consider lending your time and talents – sign up today to help us continue our important work. Fill out the interest form below and a PTO member will be in touch.

Help us give our amazing 5th graders one last memorable "glow" as they embark on this new adventure. Volunteer to join the fun and make their farewell extra special!

Clink the link here to volunteer: https://www.konstella.com/app/school/64bb173a47fc80b417fcc5a6/signups/681d340c9b9ad1e9a04eeec0

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:.

Does your student love to cheer, dance, or just have fun? 🎀

Crawford High School's Varsity Cheerleaders are hosting an exciting Cheer Camp for students in grades 1–6—no prior experience required!

Campers will learn cheers, dances, jumps, and more, and will even have the amazing opportunity to perform on the sidelines with the ACHS Varsity team during the October 17th game vs. Willowridge!

📅 Registration Deadline: May 21
📍 Click the button below to register

Questions? Reach out to Coach D (destiny.hunterjohnso@fortbendisd.gov)