FSE Thursday Blast 04-26-2018

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, April 27th
            -FSE Spirit Assembly at 3:30pm in the gym
Monday, April 30th
            -Castle Rock Regional Budget Meeting, 6:00pm at DCHS
Tuesday, May 1st
            -FSE School Surveys due
            -Fun Run T-Shirt designs are due
Wednesday, May 2nd
             -Talent Show from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the gym
Friday, May 4th 
             -Talent Show Assembly from 2:30pm-3:00pm in the gym     
Monday, May 7th-Friday, May 11th 
            -Book Fair
            -Staff Appreciation Week
Friday, May 11th
            -Muffins for Moms from 8:00am-9:00am in the cafeteria
            -FSE Spirit Assembly at 3:30pm in the gym

6TH GRADE FAMILIES

The FSE Student Council would like to honor your outgoing 6th grader during the month of May.  All families should have received a letter in the mail regarding this project.  Here are the same documents if you did not receive it.  The front office also has copies if needed. We encourage all students to participate in this annual celebration.  

If you have any questions please contact Karen Allen, Aly English, or Kristi Swen.  

DON'T FORGET!
We are still in need of submissions for the Fun Run T-Shirt design! Click HERE for more information. You may scan and email your design or turn it into Ms. Angela in the front office by May 1st.

2018/2019 CLASS PLACEMENT:
To learn about the process that we use to create class lists or to find out how you can give input on what type of class you believe your child will thrive in next school year, CLICK HERE.  Due April 27th.

CASTLE ROCK REGION MEETING TO DISCUSS DISTRICT FINANCIAL CHALLENGES
Please join Castle Rock Region Principals and SAC chairs on April 30th at 6:00 PM at DCHS for a special meeting to discuss our current financial struggle in Douglas County School District.  Please see the FLIER HERE and information about the event HERE.

PARENTS OF INCOMING 6TH GRADERS:
In preparation for the next school year, a Tdap vaccine is required for 6th-grade entry. Click HERE for more details.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We need YOU for the upcoming book fair! More info HERE. Sign up by clicking this link.

CLICK HERE FOR APRIL'S LINKS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (plus the links from above):

• 5th Grade Tdap Letter
• CRPD Medication Disposal Opportunity
• Fun Run T-Shirt Design Flyer
• Book Fair Volunteer Letter
• 2018-2019 School Supplies--Must order by June 15th a portion of the proceeds goes to the FSE PTO (1st Day School Supplies)
• Kid2KitLit Camp: Summer camp taught by our very own Mrs. Miller
• Tri the Rock
• Camp Invention: Run by our very own Ms. Lossin
• Overdrive Books
• Youth Football Camp at DCHS
• Speed & Conditioning Camp

FSE Happenings

FSE Thursday Blast 04-19-2018

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, April 19th
            -4th Grade Choir Concert at 3:15pm and 6:00pm in the gym
Friday, April 20th
            -NO SCHOOL: Teacher compensation day for conferences
Friday, April 27th
            -FSE Spirit Assembly at 3:30pm in the gym



CELL PHONE PARENTING
Cell phones have become very common at Flagstone, students as young as second and third grade are coming to school with phones.  Without proper guidance, and parental controls students CAN be exposed to content that is far more advanced than their emotional maturity.  Please take a moment to help educate your child on the safety and use of proper cell phone use.  The below resource is our number one go-to resource site for how to effectively teach technology in schools and home.  The link below will not only direct you to resources for Tweens on cell phone parenting but also to very useful digital citizenship resources to help teach your child.
Common Sense Media site for great information:  CLICK HERE

Bullying through Text
Recently our fifth and sixth graders have had more incidences of using technology inappropriately causing a disruption to the learning processes.  Some of these incidences include mean texting about friends with other friends, causing significant friendship issues to erupt during the school day and beyond, many of which are bullying.  At FSE we take these incidences very seriously and do follow up on any and all incidences of bullying through texting.  At the beginning of the year, we ask all students and parents in grades 3-6  to sign a tech agreement that outlines our rules.  Please help us guide our students in making good decisions by reviewing this agreement.  It can be found HERE. If your child has been a victim of mean or inappropriate texts please contact the office, as this is not tolerated.

CASTLE ROCK REGION MEETING TO DISCUSS DISTRICT FINANCIAL CHALLENGES
Please join Castle Rock Region Principals and SAC chairs on April 30th at 6:00 PM at DCSH for a special meeting to discuss our current financial struggle in Douglas County School District.  Please see the FLIER HERE and information about the event HERE.

PARENTS OF INCOMING 6TH GRADERS:
In preparation for the next school year, a Tdap vaccine is required for 6th grade entry. Click HERE for more details.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We need YOU for the upcoming book fair! More info HERE. Sign up by clicking this link.

CLICK HERE FOR APRIL'S LINKS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (plus the links from above):

• 5th Grade Tdap Letter
• CRPD Medication Disposal Opportunity
• Book Fair Volunteer Letter
• 2018-2019 School Supplies--Must order by June 15th a portion of the proceeds goes to the FSE PTO (1st Day School Supplies)
• Kid2KitLit Camp: Summer camp taught by our very own Mrs. Miller
• Tri the Rock
• Camp Invention: Run by our very own Ms. Lossin
• Overdrive Books
• Youth Football Camp at DCHS
• Speed & Conditioning Camp

FSE Thursday Blast 04-12-2018

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, April 13th
            -FSE Spirit Assembly at 3:30pm in the gym
Monday, April 16th
            -SAC Meeting at 4:00pm in the Learning Commons
Tuesday, April 17th
            -Spirit Night at Smart Cow
Wednesday, April 18th
            -PTO Meeting at 7:00pm in the Learning Commons
Friday, April 20th
            -NO SCHOOL: Teacher compensation day for conferences

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS:
As you may recall, our Fun Run money went into updating the book room at FSE that teachers use to pull from to teach in their reading groups. We are in the very exciting process of seeing our hard work from the Fun Run come to life. We are in need of parent volunteers who are willing to come and help with the process. This is a very important task as it impacts all classrooms in the building and if you'd be willing to help please contact Chelsey Mallory at cjmallory@dcsdk12.org.

2018/2019 CLASS PLACEMENT:
To learn about the process that we use to create class lists or to find out how you can give input on what type of class you believe your child will thrive in next school year, CLICK HERE.

Rehearsal Dates and Times (Flagstone Elementary Music Room):

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 4:20-5:30

Wednesday, April 25, 2018  from 4:20-5:30 (Dress Rehearsal)

Talent Show Dates and Times:

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

6:00 p.m. - There will be a performance in the gym at Flagstone for all families and friends of the performers.                     

Friday, May 4, 2018

2:30 p.m. - There will be a performance in the gym at Flagstone for all  students.

FUN RUN T-SHIRT DESIGN:
Calling all artists! Help design our next fun run shirts! CLICK HERE for more details.

NEEDED!! GALLON SIZE ZIPLOCK BAGS
We are in need of gallon size ziplock bags for our book room. We store our books in these to keep them nice and would love any and all donations. Thanks so much!

CLICK HERE FOR APRIL'S LINKS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (plus the links from above):

• 2018-2019 School Supplies--Must order by June 15th a portion of the proceeds goes to the FSE PTO (1st Day School Supplies)
• Kid2KitLit Camp: Summer camp taught by our very own Mrs. Miller
• Success in Middle School
• Tri the Rock
• Camp Invention: Run by our very own Ms. Lossin
• Overdrive Books
• Youth Football Camp at DCHS
• Speed & Conditioning Camp

Student Council:

All Student Council representatives have a meeting tomorrow, April 13th, at 8:15 in the Learning Commons.  Please encourage your student to wear their black Student Council shirt.  Our last meeting of the school year will be on Friday, May 18th.  

CAMP INVENTION

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CAMP INVENTION NEEDS A WONDERFUL PARENT TO HELP PROMOTE OUR PROGRAM!

OVERVIEW OF CAMP PARENT'S DUTIES 

The Camp Parent is responsible for assisting Directors in promoting their program at a local level. Camp Parents help further the mission of Camp Invention and the National Inventors Hall of Fame by making their local camp a success through increased enrollment. Camp Parents receive one (1) complimentary base price registration for their immediate child in return for their completion of the responsibilities below. 

SOME WAYS CAMP PARENTS CAN HELP: 

• Engage in social media (Facebook and Twitter) 

• Are actively involved in their children’s extracurricular and/or community activities 

• Are committed to getting as many children enrolled in the program as possible 

• Are well connected in the local community 

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with both children and adults 

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and generate excitement when representing the program 

• Display creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness 

• Are self-directed and natural problem-solvers CAMP PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Post on social media sites to gain interest in the program

• Conduct a parent-to-parent e-mail campaign 

• Work with the PTA/PTO council to help further promote the program 

• Distribute flyers and posters in the community, including at the public libraries, grocery stores, coffee shops, etc. 

• Set up a camp booth at community events: swimming lesson signups, Little League or soccer games, school carnivals, kindergarten roundup (many children have older siblings), etc. 

• Distribute flyers and brochures to private schools and schools in other districts 

• Give information to leaders of local Scout troops 

• Arrange for dates to be placed on community bulletin boards including the local newspaper and outdoor displays in the community

FSE Thursday Blast 04-05-2018

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, April 6th
           -Student council spirit day: All students and staff are encouraged
             to wear their favorite baseball attire to the Colorado Rockies
             home opener!
           -FSE Spirit Assembly at 3:30 in the gym
           -Spring Carnival from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, food trucks arrive at
            5:30 pm (CLICK HERE for details)
Monday, April 9th-Friday, April 13th
           -Spring Conferences
Tuesday, April 10th
           -Talent Show Auditions from 4:15 pm-6:00 pm
Friday, April 13th
            -FSE Spirit Assembly at 3:30 in the gym
Friday, April 20th
            -NO SCHOOL: Teacher compensation day for conferences

CLASS PLACEMENT:
To learn about the process that we use to create class lists or to find out
how you can give input on what type of class you believe your child will
thrive in, CLICK HERE.

SPRING CARNIVAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are able to help, SIGN UP HERE.

FOOD TRUCK MENUS
Don't wait to see what delicious offerings will be at the carnival. Click a link
below to see them here!
BBQ Menu
Thai Menu
Baked Goods/Sweets Menu

FLAGSTONE'S GOT TALENT:
The Flagstone Talent Show is happening May 2nd at 6:00 pm. Sign up to
participate HERE! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, April 10th*, practices
on April 18th and April 25th.
*revised time

FUN RUN T-SHIRT DESIGN:
Calling all artists! Help design our next fun run shirts! CLICK HERE
for more details.

NEEDED!! GALLON SIZE ZIPLOCK BAGS
We are in need of gallon size ziplock bags for our book room. We store
our books in these to keep them nice and would love any and all
donations.  We will have a box at the door for donations at the spring
carnival.  Thanks so much!

CLICK HERE FOR APRIL'S LINKS WITH THE FOLLOWING 
INFORMATION (plus the links from above):

• 2018-2019 School Supplies--Must order by June 15th a portion of the                                  proceeds goes to FSE PTO
• Kid2KitLit Camp: Summer camp taught by our very own Mrs. Miller
• Success in Middle School
• Tri the Rock
• Camp Invention: Run by our very own Ms. Lossin
• Chess Club (Scholarships Available)
• Overdrive Books
• Youth Football Camp at DCHS
• Speed & Conditioning Camp