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
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!
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!
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.
Message from the FES PTO -
We are hosting our first dance of the year on Friday, October 17th from 6-8 pm. Adult supervision is required! No dropping off students. Admission is free and there will be a concession stand with candy, pizza, and drinks. Cash and paypal are accepted.
TODAY (October 14th) Texas Roadhouse on Houston Road is hosting a Dine & Donate to support the Florence Elementary PTO from 2:30-10 PM. All you have to do is show the flyer (digitally or paper), and the PTO will receive 10% of profits.
Also, Texas Roadhouse is having a Trunk or Treat during the event from 5:30-7:30 PM. The PTO will have a table with a prize wheel and giveaways! We cannot wait to see you there. Thank you for always supporting our school and students!
Families! Next Tuesday, October 14th Texas Roadhouse on Houston Road is hosting a Dine & Donate to support the Florence Elementary PTO from 2:30-10:00 PM. All you have to do is show the flyer (digitally or paper), and the PTO will receive 10% of profits. Paper flyers will be sent home this week.
Also, Texas Roadhouse is having a Trunk or Treat during the event from 5:30-7:30 PM. The PTO will have a table with a prize wheel and giveaways! We cannot wait to see you there. Thank you for always supporting our school and students!
Find a printable flyer here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cv9-iCF_I1h42sSjf__RDrvp4lF3Dnfg/view?usp=sharing
Don't forget that we are having our GoPantry food drive hosted by our Girls On The Run team and the BCEA. These donations help provide food for locals schools on days that school is not open - such as food bags and holidy boxes. We are collecting Fruit Cups and Applesauce cups and/or pouches. This drive ends on Friday, September 26th. Thank you!
A message from the FES PTO -
Thank you to everyone who has registered their student(s) for the Color Run this Saturday! It's still not too late to send in their registration forms and registration fees ($5 per student/ $20 per family). The deadline is this Wednesday, September 17th. We have also added an option to register and pay online via Paypal. Please follow the link below if you would like to choose that option.
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ECYR2C6WEGAR4
And thank you to everyone who has raised money for the Color Run Fundraiser on 99Pledges! We have raised over $1,400! We still have our goal of raising $7,500. It's not too late to sign-up your student.
For each specific amount raised prizes are earned, and if you raise $200 you get to sillystring Mr. Burch. Follow the link to sign-up!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/florenceelementary25?home_v2=true
Finally, we could use a few more volunteers to help make this event successful. If you are able to help serve, please follow this link below or email florenceelementarypto.ky@gmail.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAFA929A4F8C16-58639244-color
September 22-26 Florence Elementary will be collecting Fruit Cups & Applesauce (cups or pouches). You can also scan the QR code on the attached flyer to donate.
Thank you in advance for helping our students and families in need!
Reminder - Tomorrow night is another 1n5 PARENT Session speaking on kids mental health. This session is titled "Mind Matters". The time is 6:00-7:00 pm.
Reminder - No students should be attending as we do not have staff to supervise them and the content is designed for PARENTS.
Questions - please reach out to Lindsay Chappell at lindsay.chappell@boone.kyschools.us
