Bullfrog Bulletin November 2026

Dear Parents, 

We're almost at the halfway point of the school year. I want you to know at this time of the year we begin to model less for our students and release more control of student learning to the students themselves, where ultimately, it should be. Be aware you may see a decline in your student's grades as we must release more academic accountability to facilitate their success. Of course, if you notice any changes feel free to contact your child's teacher about their progress.

Our annual Thanksgiving Feast will be held on November 10th. We are so happy to host this annual event! It is always a jam-packed day, so please keep up with our communication so you are aware of how to proceed if you would like to attend. We are planning as best we can for a full house, and as always, we appreciate your patience and support.

On another note, please make sure that you have updated contact information on file on your child's emergency form. In the event that we need to get in touch with you, it is critical that you have provided us with your current address and phone number, along with multiple contacts.

Thanksgiving is one of the most cherished times of the year. It is when we gather together with family and friends to celebrate the wealth of our harvest in this great nation. We at Floral City Elementary feel truly blessed to have such magnificent parent involvement. Your support and commitment to our school is part of what makes FCE so special. Our students continually perform well academically, demonstrate outstanding citizenship, and make us proud to be educators. Take time this Thanksgiving to reflect on your personal blessings and appreciate our most important assets, our children! Our entire FCE staff wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving

 

Sincerely,  

Sean Furniss, Principal

Nov. 2nd Marine Science Station (4th grade Bishop)

Nov. 3rd Marine Science Station (4th grade Milne)

Nov. 5th Fort Cooper Park (4th grade)

Nov. 5th SAC meeting 4:15

Nov. 9th Veterans Program 2:00 (All veterans and actively serving military and their families are invited to attend.)

Nov. 10th Thanksgiving Feast (more info to come)

Nov. 11th NO SCHOOL/Veteran's Day

Nov. 18th Early Dismissal 1:35

Nov. 23rd-27th NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break

During the first quarter, our Bullfrogs have been busy building skills, learning about health, and developing character!

We learned about bicycle safety, wearing helmets, recognizing road signs, and making safe choices when riding a bike.

We explored how physical activity helps keep our bodies strong and healthy. We learned that moving our bodies is important for our hearts, muscles, minds, and overall well-being.

We practiced throwing and catching skills while developing hand-eye coordination, focus, and control.

We worked on balance, coordination, spatial awareness, and controlling our bodies while moving safely in our PE space.

We practiced following directions, cooperating with classmates, encouraging others, and showing respect during activities and games.

We continue to practice responsibility, respect, and GRIT by trying our best, learning from mistakes, and never giving up!

School Supplies

Monetary Funds

Monthly Donations

Halloween Basket

⏰ Attendance & Tardy Policy

🚗 Check-Out & Dismissal Procedures

🌸 Fragrance-Free Zone

💳 Returned Check Fee

Anna Sowell, Paraprofessional, is providing Tier 3 Reading Interventions and she has her Literacy Micro-Credential.

Teachers Working Out-of-Field

Floral City Elementary School is proud that all our teachers and administrators who work with our students are certified by the State of Florida or other governing board. We appreciate the following teachers who have volunteered to teach a subject outside of their primary certification and are currently taking classes or exams to obtain certification in the area they are teaching out-of-field. At this time we have a substitute teacher in music. While we search for a certified instructor, the School District of Citrus County has full confidence in her ability to teach your child effectively.

In addition, Floral City Elementary is providing on-going assistance to our music substitute so that she may continue to support student achievement in her music class. 

Citrus County Schools maintains an Asbestos Management Program for its school facilities in accordance with AHERA requirements. Required asbestos inspections and periodic surveillance are performed as required. Information regarding asbestos-containing building materials, the Asbestos Management Plan, inspections, surveillance, and any asbestos-related response actions is available for review at the school.

The school's Asbestos Management Plan is available for review upon request. Please contact the school administration for access to the plan.

FCE sponsors several fundraisers each year, including student pictures, for different purposes. Profits from fundraising will be used, among other things, to purchase schoolwide needs, such as playground equipment, technology supplies, instructional support materials, campus beautification, and student rewards at the principal's discretion. A small portion of these funds may be used to provide food and other consumable items for student recognition, faculty and staff meetings, and appreciation events. We appreciate your support of the FCE community.