Freeport Elementary students raised over $4000 for Cancer Freeze. Students donated money during their P.E. classes and earned rubber ducks from the coach’s duck pond. The students competed for the right to participate in a “Pie the Teacher” reward for the class raising the most money.

First grade students raised $1,091, and won the honor of “Pie the Teacher.” Ava Garrett and Aiden Hester were the top earners for the first grade and got to personally smoosh a pie.  Special pie recipients were coaches: Cortez Caldwell, Amy Brassell, Holly Martin, and Assistant Principal, Laurie Campbell.  The first grade students were very excited about the fundraiser and watching the pie presentation. Third grade students came in a very close 2^nd place raising $1,055 and were invited to watch the presentation as runner up.

A check for $4044.46 was presented to Jennifer Davidson from Cancer Freeze, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to chosen individual(s) from South Alabama or Northwest Florida who are battling cancer. Freeport Elementary wants to thank Cancer Freeze for their amazing work in helping our local residents; all students and families for their notable generosity; and Holly Martin and Amy Brassell for organizing this awesome fundraiser.

 

For more information on the Cancer Freeze organization, please visit www.cancerfreeze.org or their Facebook page by clicking here.

Superintendent Hughes' Monthly Video Update has been published! Please watch and share!
This month's video was filmed at the Walton County School District office in DeFuniak Springs, Fl. Superintendent Hughes shares the recent Graduation Rate data, upcoming special events, and introduces the new principal at Van R. Butler Elementary School, Mr. James "Jimmy" Ross.

https://youtu.be/co8EtnzGhHY

January 27^th – 31^st is Literacy Week at FES.  Parent Information notes came home on Friday!  There are many activities planned for students during this week. Look for a Reading Passport to come home on Monday. Students are asked to wear bright colors on Tuesday to show that their future is BRIGHT when their literacy skills are strong! Enjoy reading!

Freeport Elementary Students having been saving money for Cancer Freeze, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to chosen individual(s) from South Alabama or Northwest Florida who is battling cancer.  Students are “Freezing for a Reason” by donating money during their P.E. classes.  For every $5 they donate, they get to take a duck from the coach’s pond and the grade level that raises the most money, gets to participate a “Pie the Teacher” reward.  Students are very excited and so far have raised over $1600 for the Cancer Freeze organization.  Donations will be accepted until January 24^th and the winning grade level will be announced on January 29^th.  Special thanks to Coaches Holly Martin and Amy Brassell for organizing this great fundraiser, and to Coach Caldwell for volunteering to take some pie in the face.

 

For more information on the Cancer Freeze organization, please visit www.cancerfreeze.org or their Facebook page by clicking here.

 

Attendance Notifications

 

FES is excited to announce the new FOCUS Absent Texting feature starting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  The new feature will automatically send you a text when your child is marked U-unexcused in FOCUS.  You will be automatically enrolled using the cell phone number on file in FOCUS.  If that number is not capable of receiving texts, the message will either be converted to a voice message or you will receive nothing at all, depending on your cell phone provider.

 

How it works:

• Text messages are sent out at the quarter hour for Unexcused absences within 30 minutes.

 

• You can turn the texts off for the rest of the day by responding “TODAY” to the text.

 

• You can opt out completely by replying “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the text.

 

• Be aware if attendance is taken and your child is marked U-unexcused, but then comes in tardy, you might still receive a text about the absence if the attendance is not changed before the message is sent.

 

 

We look forward to this exciting new feature in FOCUS.  Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Students and staff celebrated Kindness Week November 13th-15th. The staff was treated to a snack from the Social Committee Sunshine Cart. Students received kindness bracelets, special lunch messages, and were able to write compliments to each other in the lunchroom. Every grade level participated in Random Act of Kindness by surprising another class with notes and treats and Mrs. Saltsman's 4th grade music class surprised the office with a song. https://youtu.be/TuHQ3aLVMzE

Check out our Facebook Page Story to see more pictures!

Every month, Mr. A. Russell Hughes, Walton County, Florida Superintendent of Schools, will share a video message with an update on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District, Walton County, Florida. Check back often to stay informed on all the activities, events and accomplishments of teachers and students in the Walton County School District.

This month's video was filmed at Maude Saunders Elementary School where Superintendent Hughes introduces Mrs. Cindy Neale as the new Principal at MSE. Superintendent Hughes shares important information about mid-term progress reports, along with upcoming events and holidays in our schools. Make sure to watch the video to the end to see the MSE House of Courage presenting their House Cheer!

https://youtu.be/O-TMGmDN_SY

Don't forget to stop by Di'lishi tonight from 3:00-7:00! A portion of the proceeds support our school!

At least 8 million students miss 10% of the school year nationwide. Let’s help all students be in #SchoolEveryDay bit.ly/1oqfID7