Florence Elementary School

🌞 Playground fun alert! 🤸‍♂️ Winter is here and our students have daily recess if it's above 0°C and not raining! 🧤 Parents, bundle up your little ones for outdoor playtime. Let's keep the winter blues away! ❄️ #PlayOutside #WinterRecess #GoFloCats

Florence County School District received EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS for the second year in a row on our School Report Card! Find out more information at the December 11th, 2023 School Board meeting @ 5:00pm in the MS/HS Board Room. Hope to see you there!

Florence County School District received EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS for the second year in a row on our School Report Card! Find out more information at the December 11th, 2023 School Board meeting @ 5:00pm in the MS/HS Board Room. Hope to see you there! #GoFloCats

We welcome Mrs. Wilcox in 1st grade for reading groups.

Florence Elemetnary students wanted to say thank you PTO for the yummy cookies

Florence 1st grade collects leaves to observe and compare in science class.

🏈 Inspiring day at the middle school! High school football stars shared wisdom on being great friends & teammates to our 5/6th graders. 🤝 Exciting teamwork lessons and fun moments captured! 📸 #Teamwork #GoFloCats #FutureLeaders"

📚✨ Exciting News at Florence Schools! 🌟 The Knights of Columbus have generously extended their support, making a meaningful impact on our educational community! 🎓🏫 🛡️ We are thrilled to announce that Florence Schools has received a generous donation from the Knights of Columbus. Their commitment to education and community development aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide an enriching and empowering learning environment for our students. 📚💙 🤝 The Knights of Columbus have a longstanding tradition of charitable work and community service, and we are honored to be a beneficiary of their dedication. This donation will undoubtedly contribute to the enhancement of educational programs, resources, and overall student experiences at Florence Schools. 🌈👩‍🏫 💡 The support from the Knights of Columbus will directly impact the lives of our students, enabling us to continue fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. 🎉 Join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the Knights of Columbus for their generosity. Their commitment to community betterment is truly commendable, and we look forward to utilizing this donation to create a positive and impactful educational experience for Florence Schools students. 🙏💖 🌟 Together, we are building a brighter future for our students, and we are immensely grateful for the Knights of Columbus' support in this journey! 🌈📚 #GoFloCats #CommunitySupport #KnightsOfColumbus #EducationMatters #Gratitude

Dear Residents of the School District of Florence County - Congratulations to our Football Team and Coaching Staff on winning the 2023 8-Player State Football championship. It was an exciting game, a tremendous victory and one that will be remembered for a very long time. Also, congratulations to our School District Staff, our students, the Florence County School Board our fans and the community on the great outpouring of support both at the game and at the homecoming celebration. It is great to see the community rally around our kids and support them as you do. I hope everyone enjoys the Thanksgiving break and can spend time with Family and Friends. We look forward to our students return after the break so we can continue to build on the successes we have had this school year. Joseph Innis Superintendent For the official document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zyTyT4AH4kVoLRo1BCBNgGB1exFpdRBL/view?usp=sharing

Florence County School District is in need of substitute teachers. Pay is $120/per day Wisconsin License required for more info visit our website www.myflorence.org

Florence Bobcat Fans, If you are unable to attend the State Football Championship Game on Saturday, you are in luck. The game will be live streamed in the Middle/High School Auditorium. The front doors will be open at 12:30 PM with kickoff at 1:00 PM. GO BOBCATS!!!!!

St Vincent DePaul and the community are collecting and distributing clothing and toys for families with special needs and who meet income guidelines. November 12th is the deadline

4K is learning about community helpers!! Thank you to Florence County Deputy Don Behrendt for volunteering his off duty time to meet with the students, talk with them about how our Deputies help our community & showing them his squad car!! The sirens were our favorite!!

🌟 Celebrating the Spectacular Success of STEAM Night at Florence Elementary! 🚀 Florence Elementary School recently hosted an unforgettable event that left students, parents, and the entire community buzzing with excitement. STEAM Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) was an astounding success, and we owe it all to the incredible support and dedication of our local partners, donors, and teachers. 📚💡 We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following organizations and individuals who generously dedicated their time and resources to make STEAM Night an exceptional experience: 🔩 Boss, Systems Control, Bay College, UW Extension, Home Depot, Grede, and The Wisconsin DNR – Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the advancement of our students. Your engaging activities and informative presentations inspired young minds and ignited a passion for STEAM subjects. 🧪🔬🤖 🎁 Smith and Co. – We express our deep gratitude for your generous donation towards the kids' prize bags. Every prize winner received a copy of the heartwarming and inspiring book, "Ricky the Rock that Couldn't Roll," which will surely encourage their love for reading. 📖 🎁 PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) – Your contribution towards the parent basket was truly appreciated. The support from parents and teachers coming together in such a collaborative spirit is what makes our school community outstanding. 🎉 Last but certainly not least, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers. Your hard work, meticulous planning, and engaging leadership during STEAM Night were instrumental in making it a resounding success. You've shown us all that teaching goes beyond the classroom walls, and we're grateful for your dedication to the holistic development of our students. 🍎👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 STEAM Night was more than just an event; it was an opportunity for students to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in a fun and interactive way. We believe that the experiences and knowledge gained will leave a lasting impact on our students, igniting a lifelong love for learning in STEAM disciplines. 🔍🧮🎨 As we reflect on the tremendous success of STEAM Night, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for our amazing community. Your support and dedication are what make Florence Elementary School a special place for our students to thrive. Let's continue to nurture the spark of curiosity, creativity, and innovation in our young learners. Together, we can shape a brighter future and empower the next generation of scientists, engineers, artists, and leaders. 🌟🚀 Thank you all for being a part of this unforgettable evening! 💙📚 #STEAMNightSuccess #CommunitySupport #GoFloCats

🎃 Get Ready for Spooktacular Fun at Our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Event! 🎃 Calling all goblins, witches, superheroes, and little monsters! Florence Elementary School invites you to join us for a spine-tingling afternoon of Halloween delights at our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Event! 📅 Date: October 29th 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 🏫 Location: Florence Elementary School This fang-tastic event is OPEN to our wonderful community, so spread the word and bring your friends, neighbors, and family along for an unforgettable Halloween experience. 👻 What's in Store? 👻 🎯 Games: Test your skills and win some spooktacular prizes at our Halloween-themed games. 🕸️ Halloween Hallway: Venture into our eerie Halloween Hallway for a thrilling journey of surprises and scares. 🍬 Free Snacks: Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious free snacks for all! 🎨 Temporary Tattoos: Get inked with cool temporary tattoos that'll make your Halloween costume even more impressive. 🍪 Cookie Decorating: Unleash your inner artist by decorating your own Halloween cookies. A treat for your taste buds and your creativity! Please remember that this event is all about family fun, so children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission? It's absolutely FREE! 🎉 So, mark your calendars, assemble your costumes, and join us for an afternoon of Halloween magic and community spirit. We can't wait to see you at the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Event at Florence Elementary School on October 29th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Get ready for a spooktacular time! 🕷️🕯️🦇

"Honoring Our Heroes: Students Collecting Photos of Veterans for Veterans Day" With Veterans Day just around the corner, our elementary students are embarking on a heartwarming journey to honor the true heroes of our nation – our veterans. The initiative involves collecting photos of veterans, celebrating their sacrifice and service, and creating a powerful tribute. To participate find an elementary student or call our office for a form, fill it out and send it back to school. That is all it takes to participate in this heartwarming movement and make a difference this Veterans Day: #GoFloCats

The Florence Football team is your back to back Northern Border Conference Champs. Checks can be made payable to FHS. Payments will be accepted from now until you pick-up your shirts. Feel free to drop your payment off at the High School or see Bryan Bomberg. Tshirt are $18 Long Sleeves are $22 Hoodies are $32 These shirts show support to our football team for their hard work and display the Mikey Strong logo in remembrance of Michael Schuls, our teammate and friend, who's life was lost this summer. Sign up by this Friday, 10/27/2023. Thank you! GO BOBCATS!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tuNizYKk7VG9CXOvfqSLnQnBB6hv9zwbupxTrBa5M28/edit?usp=sharing

📸 Important Update: Picture Retake/Makeup Day Moved! 🗓️ Picture Retake/Makeup Day has moved it to a new date. Please mark your calendars for November 14! 📆✨

🎃📚 Spooky Good Times: Mrs. Merhalski's Class Welcomes Halloween Themed Slumberkin Books and Plushies! 📚🎃 Hey there, fellow bookworms and Slumberkin enthusiasts! The excitement in Mrs. Merhalski's class is through the roof as we welcome some adorable new additions to our library - Halloween-themed Slumberkin books and plushies! 📖🧸 This week, our little bookworms had the fantastic opportunity to dive into the magical world of Slumberkin, a series that encourages kids to explore their emotions, build self-confidence, and embrace their uniqueness. And what better time to do it than during the spook-tacular season of Halloween? The book we explored this week, "The Costume Comeback at the Monster Ball," takes readers on an enchanting journey with Sloth as he embarks on an adventure to the Monster Ball. Along the way, Sloth encounters various characters and learns some essential life lessons. The story is not just about cute and cuddly creatures dressing up for Halloween; it's about self-acceptance, embracing one's feelings, and finding the courage to be oneself. 🎉 🎃🌟 Embrace Your Uniqueness 🌟🎃 As a group, Mrs. Merhalski's class delved into the important message of the book. We discussed the value of being different from others and how it makes each of us special in our own way. 💖 It's all too easy for kids (and even grown-ups!) to compare themselves to others, especially during Halloween when we see an array of imaginative costumes. Sloth's journey serves as a poignant reminder that it's perfectly okay to be unique and to express ourselves in our own authentic way. 🦥✨ Throughout the week, students had the chance to snuggle with their very own Slumberkin plushies, creating a sense of comfort and connection with the story's characters. This hands-on experience made the lessons from the book all the more tangible and memorable. 🥰🧸 👥📚 Encouraging Empathy and Emotional Intelligence 📚👥 In addition to fostering self-confidence, these stories from Slumberkin also promote empathy and emotional intelligence. Our students were encouraged to discuss their feelings and experiences, further reinforcing the idea that it's alright to feel the way they do and to share those feelings with friends and family. 💬❤️ The students left this week's session not only with a newfound appreciation for their own uniqueness but also with a greater sense of understanding and compassion for others. What a fantastic way to kick off the Halloween season.🎃📚 Mrs. Merhalski's class is already looking forward to their next adventure with Slumberkin, as we continue to explore the magic of stories, emotions, and the importance of embracing our individuality.

Don't Miss Out! STEAM Night Florence Elementary STEAM Night wil be held Thursday October 19th, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Hope we see you there! #GoFloCats