Lost and Found Overflowing
January 8, 2020
Attention Parents!
If your child is missing a coat or lunchbox, please check the lost and found. We are overflowing.
Attendance Notifications
January 7, 2020
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.
WCSD Monthly Update December 2019
December 9, 2019
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 in the historic Walton County Heritage Museum in the former Louisville & Nashville Railroad Depot in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares important upcoming dates, and a brief overview of some exciting new projects and collaborations in the district. Special guest for this month is Mrs. Donna Simmons, our newly appointed principal at Freeport High School!
FES "CAN" Rock the House
December 9, 2019
Freeport Elementary Teacher & ESP of the Year
December 9, 2019
Freeport Elementary proudly presents our Teacher of the Year, Mr. Benjamin Watson and our Educational Support Professional of the year, Mr. Jeffrey Powell. These men are an incredible addition to our Freeport family. They go above and beyond to serve our students and are amazing team members.
FES Students Ride in Style
November 20, 2019
Pre-K through 4th grade students enjoyed a limo ride and lunch at Nick's Seafood Restaurant for selling more than 15 items in our Fall Cookie Fundraiser. Congratulations! Check out our Facebook page for more photos of this awesome day!
FES Celebrates Kindness Week
November 20, 2019
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!
WCSD Monthly Update November 2019
November 12, 2019
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!
New Fast Pass for Visitors
November 12, 2019
We are excited to offer a new, faster way to check in when you visit FES. If you are already in the Raptor System, you can use the new Fast Pass Kiosk to scan your Driver’s License and print your visitor badge. These kiosks will be used for special events, when we have a large number of people checking in at one time.
Remember, you will need your Driver’s License in order to use the Fast Pass System, and you must be already in the Raptor System. All other visitors will still have to present their Driver’s License and check in with Miss Glenda. We will begin using Fast Pass on November 20th for the Thanksgiving Lunch. Please call the office at 850-892-1211 if you have any questions.
Di'lishi Tonight!
November 5, 2019
Don't forget to stop by Di'lishi tonight from 3:00-7:00! A portion of the proceeds support our school!
Red Ribbon Week Guest Speaker
October 30, 2019
Red Ribbon Week
Thank you goes out to our guest speaker, Cory Dobridnia, with the Walton County Sheriff's Department for speaking to our 4th grade students. #MyFutureMatters #I'mDrugFree
FES FALL FESTIVAL 2019
October 25, 2019
A huge THANK YOU to the Freeport Elementary School PTO for an amazing Fall Festival! You Rocked the House last night. We love all that you do for our school.
Thank you to all the staff, volunteers and community members that volunteered last night and thank you to the families that came out to join us! It was a blast! Head over to our Facebook page to see more pictures of this great event!
Red Ribbon Week
October 23, 2019
Attendance Awareness Campaign
October 18, 2019
At least 8 million students miss 10% of the school year nationwide. Let’s help all students be in #SchoolEveryDay bit.ly/1oqfID7
Accelerated Reader Millionaire's Club
October 16, 2019
Congratulations to Evonyee Saltos and Tristan Vital!
Evonyee and Tristan are the first two students to make the AR Millionaire's Club meaning they have read over ONE MILLION words this school year. Both students are also Cool Cat readers meeting their AR goal for their grade level. We are so proud of them!!
For more information on the FES AR Program and goal criteria, click here for the media center page.
October Kiwanis Students of the Month
October 15, 2019
Congratulations to our Kiwanis Students of the Month for October! Great Job, Maddy Farris and Devin Bilbruck!
Food For Thought Delivers Bags
October 14, 2019
Thank you Food For Thought!
Food for Thought delivered weekend snack bags to our students on Friday. Food for Thought serves thousands of students in the local counties and has a very organized system. They are prepared to serve over 200 of our children initially. If you did not apply and would like to get an application, Ms. Glenda has extra copies. If you recevied a bag on Friday, please return the bag Tuesday morning so they can be reused this week.
WCSD Monthly Update October 2019
October 3, 2019
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 Paxton School where Superintendent Hughes welcomes and introduces new Paxton principal, Brent Jones. Superintendent Hughes reminds parents of important dates for the end of the first 9 weeks of school, and the Walton County Fair. Mr. Hughes also shares some exciting news about our newly recognized "Schools of Excellence."
Fall Festival is Coming Soon!
October 3, 2019
Town Hall Meeting
September 27, 2019
Please join us for an important meeting.
FES Rocks the House with an EPIC Day of Learning
September 24, 2019
Freeport Elementary flipped their classrooms for Rock the House Day on September 19, 2019. Each grade transferred their classrooms around a learning theme.
Students in Kindergarten celebrated Johnny Appleseed with fun activities including apple tasting. Students and teachers dressed like Johnny Appleseed. First grade students explored bats based on their reading of Stella Luna. They loved an echolocation activity, stem activities with flying bats and reading with flashlights.
Second grade walked a runway like movie stars with descriptive adjectives and number bonds. The students and teachers loved dressing for the runway.
Third grade students became surgeons and surgically decomposed numbers using the distributive property and enjoyed travelling through the regions of the United States. Other fantastic events included a library tour through Washington D.C, Mrs. Saltsman's drum circle outside, mining for syllables, and many EPIC activities!
Rock Your School
September 17, 2019
Get ready for an EPIC Day of Learning!
FES Teachers are preparing to flip their classrooms for an unforgettable, EPIC day of learning! Check back later this week for full details and pictures of this fantastic event. FES Rocks the House!
Don't Miss the Annual Title 1 Meeting & Open House
September 9, 2019
Please join us for our Annual Title 1 Meeting and Open House, on September 10, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.
The Book Fair will be open.
Únase a nosotros para nuestra reunión anual de Título 1 y Open House, el 10 de septiembre de 2019 a las 5:30 p.m.
La Feria del Libro estará abierta.
WCSD Monthly Update September 2019
September 6, 2019
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 Freeport Middle School where Superintendent Hughes welcomes new principal, John Olson. Superintendent Hughes shares his excitement over the great beginning of the 2019-20 school year, and emphasizes the importance of regular daily school attendance for student success. Mr. Hughes also reminds parents of the upcoming mid-term progress reports coming out on September 11, 2019. Great things are happening in the WCSD!
Click play to view the video or follow this link
https://youtu.be/mMecwdPyliQ
Watch D.O.G.S Dads Program Kicks-off Year 2 With Success
September 6, 2019
Freeport Elementary School had a huge turnout for their Watch Dog Dads Program. Over 150 dads attended the Pizza Night for students, fathers, and father-figures and signed up to volunteer throughout our school! This is the 2nd year that FES has partnered with the program to bring positive male role models into the school.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Pannell at [email protected] of call 892-1211, ext. 2363
"The WATCH D.O.G.S.® program was created by a group of parents and educators in a single school in 1998, and has since grown to one of the largest and most respected family and community engagement initiatives in the country.
Each year thousands of schools across the country utilize the WATCH D.O.G.S. ® program to reach out to the fathers and father-figures of their students and invite those men to take at least one full day off work during the school year and spend that entire day volunteering in their child’s school. Each year WATCH D.O.G.S. ® generates millions of in-school volunteer hours in support of our students and educators across the country.
Program benefits
• Students gain a positive male role model. Some students do not have a father-figure present in their home and the number of male teachers has been steadily declining in recent years. More positive male role models are needed in the school setting.
• Schools gain an extra set of eyes and ears. The presence of WatchDOGS (Dads Of Great Students) can increase a sense of security at the building for students and staff, and it helps create an environment conducive to learning.
• Fathers and father-figures can spend meaningful time with their students in the school setting and gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on their student’s life, just by being a ‘dad’.
• When WatchDOGS invest a day at school, they can learn how better to partner with the school to meet the educational goals of students."
Freeport Elementary is excited to continue this program for their school and community!