Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions all Boone County Schools will be CLOSED for FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH.
Due to the expected weather, the PTO has rescheduled the holiday Hullabaloo to next Thursday, December 18.
Message from FES PTO:
The Holiday Hullabaloo is almost here! It is this Friday, December 12th from 5:30-8:30 PM. We hope to see you there for all of the fun things we have in store! Raffle baskets, canned food drive, milk & cookies, train rides and more.
We could also use your help the day of the event. Our time commitments are only an hour of your time so you can still enjoy the festivities with your family. If you are able to volunteer, please click the link below to sign-up. You can also reach out to us at florenceelementarypto.ky@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for helping to make this school great for our students!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-60814225-holiday
Florence Elementary readers need to make sure to spend their RAT Bucks by Friday, December 12th, 2025. Any RAT Bucks not spent by Friday, December 12th, 2025 will no longer be available. The prize store cannot be reopened once it is closed. All prizes will be shipped to the school. Also remember to thank your donors! I will announce the winners of the Read-a-Thon on Friday!
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login/
Thanks so much,
Mrs. Welden
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login/
Thanks so much,
Mrs. Welden
Due to inclement weather all Boone County Schools will be CLOSED for TUESDAY DECEMBER 2ND.
Tomorrow is the last day of our Read-A-Thon! Please remember to thank all those who donated and don't forget to visit the RAT store and shop for your prizes!
FES Families! We are almost to the finish line! Monday is our last day for donations. Will we reach the $4000 goal? Please remember to have your student thank all those who donated and supported our library and reader. Also, don't forget to go to the RAT Store and claim your prizes. Knights Rock!
Happy Thanksgiving FES Families! Don't forget to keep reading! We are getting close to our goal! I'll update tomorrow!!
Reminder - NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK (11/24-11/28) for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on December 1st. Have a great break!
Read-A-Thon Update!!
Hi Florence Elementary parents!
Grandparents are a huge part of our children's lives, and they can be a fantastic support in reaching those reading goals. During our Read-A-Thon, they can help encourage your child by donating to your child's reading goal. Send them your personal Read-A-Thon link!
Take a look at the amount we have raised! Keep it up! It's not too late to register: Registration Link
Together let's encourage a lifelong passion for reading!
Florence Elementary
Florence Elementary Read-A-Thon
Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-A-Thon will help our library with programming, purchasing new books and other materials.
Our Read-A-Thon starts TODAY (Monday November 17, 2025)!
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on: Activate your Account and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Welden at: stacey.welden@boone.kyschools.us
Read-A-Thon Update
It's time for the Florence Elementary Read-A-Thon!
Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday November 17, 2025 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader:
How To Register
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
Registration Link
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you,
Florence Elementary
Due to some unplanned schedule conflicts, the 1n5 parent session scheduled for tonight has been canceled. Our next session will be in January. Please see the attached flyer for details!
Grades 1 and 2 girls: No Girl Scouts today, Mrs. Welden is sick today. we will meet Nov. 18!! Mark your calendars!
Lifetouch will be at FES this Thursday, November 6th for Picture Retake Day & Preschool Picture Day. Students who missed the original picture day OR need a new picture taken will have the ability to have their picture taken on this day. Additionally, all Preschool students will have their picture taken on this day too.
To purchase pictures, visit mylifetouch.com and use picture day ID: EVT6B3K4W. Purchasing online through lifetouch is the recommended method.
See attached images for more information!
To purchase pictures, visit mylifetouch.com and use picture day ID: EVT6B3K4W. Purchasing online through lifetouch is the recommended method.
See attached images for more information!
Message from the FES PTO:
The Chick Fil A on Mall Road is hosting a Community Care Event this week to benefit Florence Elementary. From November 3rd to 8th you can purchase food via Chick Fil A's mobile app to fundraise for FES PTO. You will place your order for dine-in, carry-out or drive-thru and enter the code: Florence. Sales will only count towards the fundraiser on orders placed on the mobile app and using the code Florence. Thank you for consistently supporting the PTO so we can then support your students and the teachers and staff at FES!
The Chick Fil A on Mall Road is hosting a Community Care Event this week to benefit Florence Elementary. From November 3rd to 8th you can purchase food via Chick Fil A's mobile app to fundraise for FES PTO. You will place your order for dine-in, carry-out or drive-thru and enter the code: Florence. Sales will only count towards the fundraiser on orders placed on the mobile app and using the code Florence. Thank you for consistently supporting the PTO so we can then support your students and the teachers and staff at FES!
Join us for Family Literacy Night/ Trunk or Treat tonight at FES from 5:30 to 7:00pm! Please enter in the side cafe door that we use in the afternoons for parent pick up. This event is rain or shine due to most of the activities being inside the building! Hope to see you there!
Attention all 1st and 2nd grade girls, join us for Girl Scouts. We will meet this Tuesday after school (must be registered), pick up at 5:00! financial assistance available for costs.
Red Ribbon Week 2025
The first Red Ribbon Week was held in 1985 in response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena. In honor of Camarena's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Since 1988, the National Family Partnership has sponsored the National Red Ribbon Celebration. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.
Florence Elementary will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a dress-up week with each day themed to an anti-drug message.
Monday, October 27th: Wear Red to Kick off the Week
Tuesday, October 28th: "Team Up Against Drugs"- Wear your favorite sports t-shirt or jersey
Wednesday, October 29th: "Too Bright for Drugs"- Wear neon/bright colors
Thursday, October 30th: "Sock it to Drugs"- Wear your funkiest/brightes socks.
Friday, October 31st: "Say Boo to Drugs"- Wear all white and dress as a ghost OR wear your Halloween costume
Guidance for Halloween Costumes- no blood, no gore, no masks, no weapons. Any student wearing anything deemed by an administrator or teacher as disruptive to the learning environment will be asked to remove it. All costumes must be school appropriate.
