FES: Newsletter
February 2024
Principal's Message
Freeland Elementary Families,
Our temperatures definitely bring in the feels of spring this week and I am not complaining π
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support for our students and our staff. Each day, can bring about many different celebrations and some days bring challenges, but knowing we have a supportive community, makes each day a successful one!
Thank you for helping each child love coming to school, and thank you for believing in us to educate your child. As we dive into the 100th day of school this week, please know that we won't be stepping off the gas and we will keep pushing to achieve greatness!
β€οΈ Mrs. McKenna
PTO Information π
- Next Meeting: February 6, 2024 @ Freeland Elementary School (6:30 p.m.)
- For more information and meeting notes visit our FES/LC PTO Website
- Questions about the dances please email, freelandPTOdances@gmail.com
- Gentlemen's Dance, February 24: Click Here for the Informational Flyer
- RSVP Form: Y5-6 Dance: 5:00-7:00 p.m. RESPONSES DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9!
- WE NEED YOUR ADVICE: We are looking for your input about our Spring Fever Festival that is coming up in March. Please fill out this form to provide your input!
- Spring Fever Informational Flyer
We are so happy to bring back a smaller version of the carnival that we (Freeland ES/LC PTO) did in the past. If youβre interested in volunteering (adult) or know of someone (middle school/high schooler) that needs hours please let the PTO know! We won't be able to run the event without enough volunteers, so reach out today!
π©³ Extra Items and Lost and Found π
- Just a reminder that our lost and found gets cleaned out at the start of each month to make room for new clothing. Please remind your child to check it out if they are missing something!
- We are in need of donations of pants with elastic waist bands. If you are cleaning out your closets and have extra sweatpants, leggings, or other pants with elastic waist bands, we will take them off your hands!
Order your 2023-2024 Yearbook NOW π
Get your 2023-2024 Yearbook NOW! All yearbooks will have a custom cover created by one of our 6th graders, as a new tradition we have started at Freeland Elementary School.
Please note:
- All yearbooks are sold separately and are not included in picture packages purchased in the spring.
- Extra yearbooks will not be purchased and sold separately at the end of the year. If you are interested in a yearbook, you MUST order through the link below.
- All orders must be placed by: April 22, 2024. Late orders will not be accepted.
FCSD Election Information β
Stay up to date with FCSD Election Information. Our website is consistently updated with new information.
π₯οΈ Don't Miss Out on this Opportunity! π±
If you feel yourself trying to keep up with the world of technology and how our children are moving fast in that world. Many of our families attended this showing in November, and are speaking very highly of this opportunity. Take advantage of this free opportunity!
Sign Up Here OR follow the QR code below.
A Note from Your School Counselor π
So happy to have finally hit February, January felt like it lasted a lifetime! The week of February 5th-9th is National School Counseling Week, which helps create awareness about what school counselors do for students across the country. In the Freeland Community School District, I am a universal support in both the Learning Center and Elementary School buildings. I visit each classroom (Y5-4) 4-5 times a school year for classroom lessons, I am available to work with your student individually for check-ins, I help with friendship βstuffβ, homework/organization, etc.
In January, I was able to get back into the classrooms for lessons, here is a little blip on what each grade level learned this month:
- In our Kindergarten classrooms, we talked about Growth Mindset and that doing hard things and mistakes are okay because they help our brains grow bigger and stronger! We also had a dance party where the students could show what they learned by answering questions to the music.
- In our 1st grade classrooms, the students learned about their brains and the three different parts of their brain that are involved in feelings and thinking. Make sure to ask your 1st grader about their Wise Owl, their Elephant, and their Guard Dog. This is one of my favorite lessons to teach!
- In our 2nd Grade classrooms, the students learned how to T.H.I.N.K. before we speak.We went through each of the letters and learned what it means to think before we speak. Is it TRUE? Is it HELPFUl? Is it INSPIRING? Is it NECESSARY? Is it KIND?
- In our 3rd Grade classrooms, the students learned about friendships and had an introduction on setting boundaries within their friendships. The students were able to practice putting together an I-Message that respectfully communicates their boundaries.
I will be making my way into the 4th Grade classrooms this month as well, we will be continuing our lessons on Executive Functioning skills and will be learning about Flexible Thinking.
Love,
Ms. Castillo
β€οΈ FCSD Wellness Fair is Coming Soon! π§
FCSD Food Service Information π
Upcoming Important Dates π
February 7: 100th day of School!
February 6: PTO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. (Elementary School)
February 19: No School- Happy President's Day! (Professional Development for Staff)
February 21: FCSD Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. (Elementary School)
February 22: Parenting in a Tech World: Childhood 2.0 (6:00-8:00 p.m.) HS Auditorium
February 24: Gentleman's Dance
February 28: 6th Grade Band Concert
March 5: PTO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. (Elementary School)
March 9: PTO Spring Festival! 12:00-3:00 p.m. (Elementary School)
March 14: FCSD Wellness Fair 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Elementary School)
March 25-29: FCSD Spring Break
Freeland Elementary Contact Us βοΈ
Kali McKenna, Principal
Lauren Hall, Secretary
Meghan Maxwell, Secretary
Annette Moore, Secretary