FES Monthly Newsletter

FES Families,

As we head into this holiday season, I want to thank you all for your continued support. We have been able to accomplish some great things this year so far, and I am sure many more to come. Thank you all for taking the time to attend a conference either in person, virtually, or by email. Your partnership with your child's teacher is what makes success happen.

Enjoy Thanksgiving!

Your Proud Principal,

💚🤍Mrs. McKenna

Thank you again to all of the families that raised money for our Fall Fundraiser. Congratulations to Kohen, Louden, Kalix, Presslie, Kase, and Kaitlin for being the top earners from their grade levels and getting to pie me in the face last Friday!

Get ready to enter the whimsical, wacky, and wonderful world of Dr. Seuss as Freeland Performing Arts proudly presents Seussical. Join us on a magical journey as your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life in this vibrant, heartwarming musical suitable for all ages. Featuring iconic characters like the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, and many more, Seussical blends the timeless charm of Dr. Seuss with unforgettable music and an inspiring story about friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination.

Show Dates & Times: November 22 - 24

Showtimes: 7 PM on November 22, 23. 2PM matinee on November 23, 24.

Venue: Freeland High School Auditorium

Grab Your Tickets! https://fpa.ludus.com/200467197

Secure your seats now! With colorful costumes, a talented cast and crew, and a world of pure imagination, Seussical is an experience you won't want to miss. Perfect for family night or a memorable outing with friends, this is a musical that promises to delight audiences of all ages.

Each day our 6th graders record elementary news on "The Falcon Nest." You can check out our news by clicking below!

The Falcon Nest

Upcoming Events:

• Next PTO meeting is November 12th at 6:30 PM in the Elementary STEM room.
• Frosty Shoppe 2024, our annual holiday "dollar store" for the kids to buy gifts, is coming! As in recent years, we will set up the shop from about 12-3 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 26 before Thanksgiving, and then the shop will open at the Elementary Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 2-4, and at the Learning Center Thursday-Friday, Dec. 5-6. More information, along with the kids' shopping times and a volunteer signup genius, will be coming out soon. We need lots of volunteers for this event!

The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) school program is a national initiative that encourages fathers and father figures to engage with their children and schools, creating a positive impact on students and communities. By volunteering at least one day a year, dads and male role models actively participate in various school activities, offering support in classrooms, hallways, and playgrounds. This presence enhances school security, fosters positive relationships, and provides students with strong role models. With thousands of participating schools nationwide, Watch D.O.G.S. is dedicated to promoting father involvement and strengthening family and school connections. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. McKenna at mckennak@freelandschools.net.

WATCH D.O.G.S. Program Information

PBIS: What is SOAR? The acronym PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention Supports. This tiered framework supports all students academically, behaviorally, and social emotionally. It is a way to create positive, predictable and safe learning for all. We all want them to SOAR to their highest protentional, and we do that by working together to support the whole child.

SOAR stands for:

S-Show Respect

O- On Task

A- Always Safe

R- Responsible

Congratulations to Callen and Luca for being our first big SOAR winners of the year! They each earned $50 gift card for a restaurant and $50 gift card for Airborne Adventure Park!

Our next drawing will be once our ticket bin is filled up which should be in a couple of weeks.

In Freeland Community School District for grades K-5th, we use standards based grading, which is different than your traditional scoring of letter grading and percentages. By using standards based grading, it allows teachers to score children on a scale for the state standards in which they teach, and allows children to receive academic related feedback on an ongoing basis that shows guided improvement. The scale is 1-4, and specific indicator descriptions will be listed on report cards.

Standards Based Scale Indicator:

4: Accelerated

3: Consistent and Independent Application (Desired Level)

2: Occasionally Needs Support

1: Does not meet grade level expectations

At the halfway point in the school year (and at conferences) when our first report cards come out, it is important to remember that every standard has not been taught or for that matter retaught. Children have the whole year to learn the required material. If at any time you have questions about the progress of your child, or standards based grading, I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher, and my door is always open.

FCSD Food Service Upcoming Menus (Menus also available on Nutrislice)

💗🤍💙FES Staff and Students send a special thank you to our veterans near and far 💗🤍💙

November 4-15: Teacher/Family Conference Window

November 11-15: Kindness Week- Watch for more information about activities planned!

November 11: Veterans Day

November 12: Monthly PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in FES STEM Room

November 20: FCSD School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at FES STEM Room

November 27-29: No School: Happy Thanksgiving!

Kali McKenna, Principal, mckennak@freelandschools.net

Lauren Hall, Secretary, halll@freelandschools.net (PM Only)

Meghan Maxwell, Secretary, maxwellm@freelandschools.net (AM Only)

Annette Moore, Secretary, moorea@freelandschools.net (All Day)

5th/6th Grade Information

Doors Open: 7:15 a.m.

First Bell: 7:25 a.m.

Official Start Bell: 7:35 a.m.

Dismissal Time: 2:25 p.m.

2nd-4th Grade Information

Doors Open: 8:25 a.m.

First Bell: 8:50 a.m.

Official Start Bell: 9:00 a.m.

Dismissal Time: 3:50 p.m.

Freeland Community School District Website