
Florence Hardwoods donated the boards, and Mr. Mike Merhalski measured students and cut and painted the boards for us. Florence Hardwoods also donated a bag of goodies for each of the 5K students. We are very thankful for their generosity and to live in such a great community!




Great 8 Schedule of Events. Good luck Bobcats!!


Reminder
Tomorrow 2/16/2023, is an early release day and 2/17/2023 is Mid Winter Break - No School!


The 2nd quarter Lab Cats club is under way and working on vinyl projects with the Cricut. Pictured here are Brendan Graham, Annabel Kooiker, Breyer Blosser, and Maci Bonneti with the signs they created.
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The Third Grade craft basket runneth over! Thank you to the families of Ella Brackett, Gabe Williams, and Mrs. Crotty's long-time friend, Ann Kranz, from Washburn, Wisconsin, for the generous donations of hot pad loops. Thank you, Ella , Gabe, and Mrs Kranz.
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Helping Kids Understand & Talk about their big feelings is Taes Leavitt. February 16th at 9:00 and 10:00 am Sponsored by Florence Human Services.


“Florence Utilities and Crafters on Central are working together to sponsor a crafting event during spring break. Go to CraftersOnCentral.com/classes to RSVP and space is limited to sign up now!”.


Pictured here are some of the 2nd quarter Lab Cats students with their 3D printer name tags that they designed! Students pictured are Louise Millan, Aiden Lindow, Maci Bonetti, Cash Thomas, Brendan Graham, and Breyer Blosser.
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Florence 1st grade students celebrated the 100th day of school by creating projects that contained 100 of something.
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The 4K class was a brain break contest winner for Fuel Up to Play 60 and is seen here enjoying a berry spinach smoothie as a healthy treat. Students stated that they loved this snack.
Berry Smoothie recipe:
1 C. ice
1 banana
3/4 bag frozen fruit (blueberries/strawberries/raspberries)
1 C. fresh spinach
12 oz. vanilla yogurt
3/4 C. milk
1 tablespoon honey
Mix in a blender until smooth. Then enjoy!


The Florence Elementary Great 8 Games, girls 4th/5th grade team recently practiced with the Florence Ladycats high school team and supported them at their win against Norway last night.
Pictured are 4th graders Aubrey Pataconi, MaciMae Brooks; 5th graders Emma VanDenHeuvel, Elianna Hensley, and Louise Millan (missing is 4th grader Serenity Ligue)
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Pictured here is Chloe Diahoua with her 3D printer keychain and free choice design she created during our Lab Cats club at Florence Elementary great job Chloe!!!
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Little League Baseball/Softball registration opens February 1st. Fliers with registration information will be going home on Friday, January 27th.
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Youth wrestling sign up will be taken down tomorrow night! If you haven't signed up and can help please sign up before then.
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6th grader Kevyn Lenehan took a very creative approach to his final Glowforge laser engraver project. He decided to create an awesome game board background. He then chose the game pieces he wanted, and cut them out.
Great job Kevyn! We are proud of you!
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Helping Kids Understand & Talk about their big feelings is Taes Leavitt. February 16th at 9:00 and 10:00 am Sponsored by Florence Human Services.


Logan McCoy designed and created this awesome sign for his final laser engraver project during the first quarter Lab Cats club time. He even decided to cut two circles in the top corners to be able to hang his sign 😊. Great job Logan!
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Florence 1st graders practice spelling words in shaving cream as part of a class celebration for following school expectations.
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Pictured here is 5th grade student, Ronnie Bradke with his final laser engraver project made on the Florence Elementry Fab Lab’s Glowforge during the Lab Cats club time! Great job Ronnie!
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Helping Kids Understand & Talk about their big feelings is Taes Leavitt. February 16th at 9:00 and 10:00 am Sponsored by Florence Human Services.
