The Freeport Elementary School Lego League team, FES Engineers, competed this past weekend and qualified for upcoming Regionals in Tallahassee on February 21^st & 22nd. “It was very exciting when they announced that our team made it,” said Mark Siefke. They were one of 24 teams to qualify out of 94.  Teams were judged on multiple criteria including presentation of their project which was building a safe playground, the missions completed, their robot, and their robot design executive summaries.  The team accomplished 4 successful missions. Will Ludwig shared, “It was amazing that a young team like ours did so well at this competition.”  The teams were also judged on core values and how well they worked together. 

FES Engineers team members are Dani Rae Maliszewski, Will Ludwig, Amberly McDermott, Mark Siefke, Annabelle Carl, Selena Vosper, Michael Aresco, and Conner Spiva.  They are coached by 4^th grade teacher, Nicole Ludwig, and parent volunteer, Amber Spiva. 

First Lego League is for elementary and middle school-aged students (grades 4-8).  They research a real-world engineering challenge, develop a solution, and compete with LEGO-based robots of their own design.  For more information, visit www.firstinspires.org.

Attention Parents!

If your child is missing a coat or lunchbox, please check the lost and found. We are overflowing.

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!

https://youtu.be/rwCUWJ29Ado

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.

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!

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 20^th for the Thanksgiving Lunch. Please call the office at 850-892-1211 if you have any questions.

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.

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.