Florence Elementary School

🌟✨ Mrs Baciak's 4th Grade Class participated in The Classmate Scavenger Hunt Adventure! ✨🌟 🔍🕵️‍♀️ Imagine the excitement and buzz in the library as the students embarked on a thrilling journey of discovery with the Classmate Scavenger Hunt! 🕵️‍♂️🔍 👫 In the spirit of building strong bonds and creating a vibrant learning environment, Mrs. Mendina came up with a brilliant idea to help her students get to know each other better. She introduced the Classmate Scavenger Hunt - a fantastic icebreaker activity that would engage every student and encourage them to mingle with classmates they might not have spoken to before. 🧩 The rules were simple: each student had just 5 minutes to move around the room, engaging in conversations with their peers, in order to find a different classmate for each category presented. Categories ranged from "Who has flown on an airplane before?" and "Who has brown eyes?" to "Who has been on TV?" and many more. It was an interactive puzzle waiting to be solved! 🗺️ As the hunt began, the classroom was filled with laughter, whispers, and exclamations of surprise as students uncovered unexpected facts about their fellow classmates. Shy smiles transformed into enthusiastic conversations, and soon, no corner of the room was left untouched. 🤝 What made the Classmate Scavenger Hunt even more special was that it encouraged students to connect with everyone in the class, not just their close friends. It broke down barriers, nurtured empathy, and fostered a sense of belonging among the students. 🌟 Mrs. Mendina beamed with pride as she observed her students enthusiastically participating in the activity. "This is what education is all about," she thought, "building connections, fostering friendships, and celebrating each other's uniqueness." 📸 The Classmate Scavenger Hunt also provided a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate their diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and appreciation for one another. 🌍🚀 In just a few short minutes, these young explorers embarked on a journey of self-discovery, learning, and connection. The Classmate Scavenger Hunt proved that sometimes, all it takes is a fun, interactive activity to bring us closer together. #GoFloCats

✨ Exciting News from Florence Elementary! Our talented young artists have been hard at work on a special collaborative coloring project, thanks to Florence Utilities! 🌟 🔌💡 Florence Utilities sent us an incredible coloring piece to work on together, and our students have poured their creativity into every stroke! 🖍️🌈 🌟 What started as a blank canvas is now bursting with vibrant colors and imaginative designs, all thanks to the teamwork and artistic flair of our students. 🎨✨ 💡 Florence Utilities, we are so grateful for this wonderful opportunity to bring our students together through art and creativity. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to share the final masterpiece with you! 🙌🤝 Stay tuned for the big reveal of our collaborative coloring piece, coming soon! #GoFloCats

🌟 Celebrating School Board Appreciation Week! 🌟 This week, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated members of the Florence County School Board: Matt Brooks, Jim Churchill, Shawn McLain, Amber Neuens, Mike Theis, Tom Williams, and Ron Yadro. 📚🍎 🙌 These incredible individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the success of our schools and the well-being of our students. Their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to education are truly inspiring. 💪🏫 From making tough decisions to championing innovation, these board members play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our district. 🌟 Let's take a moment this week to say THANK YOU for their countless hours of service, their vision for excellence, and their dedication to our children's education. 🙏❤️ #GoFloCats

To celebrate Homecoming Florence High School students held a pep rally for Florence Elementary students. #GoFloCats

Our 1st grade superstars are kicking off their day with some math magic! ✨ Each morning, these mathematicians take on the challenge of figuring out the "Number of the Day" & proudly write it on the board! Is your number 12? Let's give them a huge round of applause! #GoFloCats

Friday Dress up day is ...

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Florence Kindergartners created these leaf man pictures using the leaves that they found while exploring the Florence Elementary Playground. Let's give them a shout out for their creativity! #GoFloCats

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Homecoming Dress Up Day

Exploring the wonders of nature & creativity in class! We read "Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf" & "Leaf Man" then embarked on an exciting leaf hunt around our school grounds. 🍃🌿 Now, armed with a treasure trove of leaves, we're all set to craft our very own unique leaf man! 🍁#GoFloCats

Florence Homecoming 2023 Dress Up Days! #GoFloCats

🌟 Exploring Shapes with Florence Kindergarten Students! 🌟 Greetings, fellow explorers of knowledge! Our Florence Kindergarten has just wrapped up an exciting adventure in the world of 2D shapes, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share their journey with you. 📚🔍 #GoFloCats

🍅🌿 Fresh from the School Garden: Delicious Tomatoes by Ms. Jeanne! 🌿🍅 We're thrilled to share the bountiful harvest from our very own school garden! Thanks to the hard work and green thumbs of Ms. Jeanne and her dedicated team, we're enjoying some mouthwatering, homegrown tomatoes. 🙌🌱 Today, these vibrant tomatoes made their way to the elementary school cafeteria and were served as a "try-it" special for lunch. 🍽️🍅 It's not just about the incredible taste; it's also about teaching our young ones the importance of locally sourced, fresh produce. From garden to plate, this experience helps our students connect with nature and appreciate the journey of their food. 🌍🌿 Plus, it's a fantastic way to encourage healthy eating habits early on! 🥗👩‍🌾 Huge thanks to Ms. Jeanne and the team for cultivating this delicious goodness. 🌟 Let's savor these tomatoes together and celebrate the joys of growing our own food. 🎉👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

🎉📚 What a fantastic first week it's been in Kindergarten! 🌟 We've been on an incredible journey learning about following rules and discovering how that makes us the coolest Kindergarteners in town. 🕶️👓 🧒👧 Our little learners have been absolute superstars, showing how to follow the rules like pros! 🌟 From lining up quietly to sharing and caring with our classmates, we've seen some awesome teamwork and kindness in action. 👏 The best part? Every single student in our class has earned a pair of "Cool Kindergarten" glasses as a symbol of their fantastic start to the school year! 🕶️😎 These glasses represent not just our stylish flair but also our commitment to being responsible and respectful learners. 🌈 We're so excited to see what the rest of the year has in store for us, and we're confident that this bunch of incredible Kindergarteners is going to achieve amazing things together! 🌟💪 #KindergartenAdventures #CoolKindergarteners #LearningTheRules #FirstWeekSuccess #GoFloCats

📚✨ Proud to see our FHS National Honor Society students kick-starting the 7th year of the "Book on the Bus" program! 🚌📖 This amazing initiative, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, is all about spreading the joy of reading throughout our community. 🌟 What is "Book on the Bus"? It's a program that fills our school district's buses with books, turning every ride into a literary adventure! 🚌📚 Students can borrow a book, dive into a new world, and return it for others to enjoy. 🔄📖 👏 Let's give a big shoutout to these dedicated students for their commitment to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading among our fellow community members. 🙌❤️ Join us in supporting this fantastic initiative! Share your excitement about "Book on the Bus" in the comments below. Let's make this year's program the best one yet! 📣📚 #BookOnTheBus #ReadingCommunity #GoFloCats #LiteracyMatters

🌱🌟Florence 1st Graders Exploring the Garden with Ms. Jeanne! 🌟🌱 What an exciting day we had in the school garden with our amazing teacher, Ms. Jeanne! 🌿👩‍🌾 We had a blast, and learned so much about vegetables! 🥦🥕🍅 We harvested and sampled all sorts of delicious and colorful veggies! Let's give a BIG thank you to Ms. Jeanne for making this day unforgettable! 🙌🌟

🎉 Exciting News! Join Us for the Elementary Open House on August 24th, 2023! 🏫 Mark your calendars and get ready for an engaging and informative event as we open our doors to parents, guardians, and families for our Elementary Open House on August 24th, 2023! 📅🏫

Registration forms for all Karate students for the 2023-2024 school year must be turned into the Elementary or Middle/High School Office by Wednesday, September 6th. Forms can be picked up at the Elementary Open House, Elementary Office and Middle/High School Office. Classes will be held on Mondays. The first class will start Monday, September 11th. Class times will be determined after registration so please register early. Any questions please contact Wayne and/or Karen Harrison at (715) 528-5249.

✨ Summer Update: Our incredible teachers have been on a journey of growth this vacation, embracing new skills & techniques to make the upcoming school year even more amazing! 🌟But guess what? Their excitement to welcome back our wonderful students is through the roof! #GoFloCats