Florence Elementary readers need to make sure to spend their RAT Bucks by Friday, December 12th, 2025. Any RAT Bucks not spent by Friday, December 12th, 2025 will no longer be available. The prize store cannot be reopened once it is closed. All prizes will be shipped to the school. Also remember to thank your donors! I will announce the winners of the Read-a-Thon on Friday!
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login/

Thanks so much,

Mrs. Welden
4 months ago, Stacey Welden
Due to inclement weather all Boone County Schools will be CLOSED for TUESDAY DECEMBER 2ND.
4 months ago, Todd Hanley
school closed
Tomorrow is the last day of our Read-A-Thon! Please remember to thank all those who donated and don't forget to visit the RAT store and shop for your prizes!
4 months ago, Stacey Welden

FES Families! We are almost to the finish line! Monday is our last day for donations. Will we reach the $4000 goal? Please remember to have your student thank all those who donated and supported our library and reader. Also, don't forget to go to the RAT Store and claim your prizes. Knights Rock!

4 months ago, Stacey Welden
We have  $3265 in donations.  We receive $2448.75.
We have 4176 minutes of logged reading!
Happy Thanksgiving FES Families! Don't forget to keep reading! We are getting close to our goal! I'll update tomorrow!!
4 months ago, Stacey Welden
Reminder - NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK (11/24-11/28) for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on December 1st. Have a great break!
4 months ago, Todd Hanley
THANKSGIVING BREAK


Read-A-Thon Update!!

Hi Florence Elementary parents!
Grandparents are a huge part of our children's lives, and they can be a fantastic support in reaching those reading goals. During our Read-A-Thon, they can help encourage your child by donating to your child's reading goal. Send them your personal Read-A-Thon link!

Take a look at the amount we have raised! Keep it up! It's not too late to register: Registration Link

Together let's encourage a lifelong passion for reading!

Florence Elementary

4 months ago, Stacey Welden
Our current amount raised!  Half way there!


Florence Elementary Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-A-Thon will help our library with programming, purchasing new books and other materials.
Our Read-A-Thon starts TODAY (Monday November 17, 2025)!


We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on: Activate your Account and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Welden at: stacey.welden@boone.kyschools.us

5 months ago, Stacey Welden
Read A Thon Logo with Open Book

Read-A-Thon Update

5 months ago, Stacey Welden
Donation total as of this afternoon!   Awesome Job!  Keep  going Knights, we start logging our minutes on Monday!

It's time for the Florence Elementary Read-A-Thon!

Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday November 17, 2025 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.

We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.

Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader:
How To Register

This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
Registration Link

Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you,

Florence Elementary

5 months ago, Stacey Welden
As of 11 AM today, we are well on our way!! Thank you!!
Due to some unplanned schedule conflicts, the 1n5 parent session scheduled for tonight has been canceled. Our next session will be in January. Please see the attached flyer for details!
5 months ago, Todd Hanley
1N5 parent sessions November Update
Grades 1 and 2 girls: No Girl Scouts today, Mrs. Welden is sick today. we will meet Nov. 18!! Mark your calendars!
5 months ago, Stacey Welden
Lifetouch will be at FES this Thursday, November 6th for Picture Retake Day & Preschool Picture Day. Students who missed the original picture day OR need a new picture taken will have the ability to have their picture taken on this day. Additionally, all Preschool students will have their picture taken on this day too.

To purchase pictures, visit mylifetouch.com and use picture day ID: EVT6B3K4W. Purchasing online through lifetouch is the recommended method.

See attached images for more information!
5 months ago, Todd Hanley
Florence Elem retake flyer Nov 6 2025-images-1
Picture Retake Day 2025
Message from the FES PTO:

The Chick Fil A on Mall Road is hosting a Community Care Event this week to benefit Florence Elementary. From November 3rd to 8th you can purchase food via Chick Fil A's mobile app to fundraise for FES PTO. You will place your order for dine-in, carry-out or drive-thru and enter the code: Florence. Sales will only count towards the fundraiser on orders placed on the mobile app and using the code Florence. Thank you for consistently supporting the PTO so we can then support your students and the teachers and staff at FES!
5 months ago, Todd Hanley
Chick Fil A Mall Road 2025 DIne & Donate
Join us for Family Literacy Night/ Trunk or Treat tonight at FES from 5:30 to 7:00pm! Please enter in the side cafe door that we use in the afternoons for parent pick up. This event is rain or shine due to most of the activities being inside the building! Hope to see you there!
5 months ago, Todd Hanley
FES Lit Night Candy Land
Attention all 1st and 2nd grade girls, join us for Girl Scouts. We will meet this Tuesday after school (must be registered), pick up at 5:00! financial assistance available for costs.
5 months ago, Stacey Welden
Girl Scouts, this Tuesday!

 Red Ribbon Week 2025

The first Red Ribbon Week was held in 1985 in response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena. In honor of Camarena's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Since 1988, the National Family Partnership has sponsored the National Red Ribbon Celebration. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

Florence Elementary will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a dress-up week with each day themed to an anti-drug message.

Monday, October 27th: Wear Red to Kick off the Week
Tuesday, October 28th: "Team Up Against Drugs"- Wear your favorite sports t-shirt or jersey
Wednesday, October 29th: "Too Bright for Drugs"- Wear neon/bright colors
Thursday, October 30th: "Sock it to Drugs"- Wear your funkiest/brightes socks.
Friday, October 31st: "Say Boo to Drugs"- Wear all white and dress as a ghost OR wear your Halloween costume


Guidance for Halloween Costumes- no blood, no gore, no masks, no weapons. Any student wearing anything deemed by an administrator or teacher as disruptive to the learning environment will be asked to remove it. All costumes must be school appropriate.

5 months ago, Todd Hanley
Red Ribbon Week 2025

Message from the FES PTO -

We are hosting our first dance of the year on Friday, October 17th from 6-8 pm. Adult supervision is required! No dropping off students. Admission is free and there will be a concession stand with candy, pizza, and drinks. Cash and paypal are accepted.

6 months ago, Todd Hanley
Glow Dance
Message from the FES PTO:

TODAY (October 14th) Texas Roadhouse on Houston Road is hosting a Dine & Donate to support the Florence Elementary PTO from 2:30-10 PM. All you have to do is show the flyer (digitally or paper), and the PTO will receive 10% of profits.

Also, Texas Roadhouse is having a Trunk or Treat during the event from 5:30-7:30 PM. The PTO will have a table with a prize wheel and giveaways! We cannot wait to see you there. Thank you for always supporting our school and students!
6 months ago, Todd Hanley
Florence Elem PTO 1 up
Reminder - Boone County Schools has No School on Friday, October 10th and Monday, October 13th for Fall Break.
6 months ago, Todd Hanley
Fall Break