鉂わ笍馃挌馃 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Fitzgerald! 馃挌馃鉂わ笍
What an incredible celebration of culture, music, dance, and tradition! Our 3rd and 6th grade students took the stage and shared their talents alongside the amazing Sam Houston Flamenco Dancers. 馃拑馃徑馃幎
We are so proud of our students for embracing the opportunity to learn, perform, and celebrate the rich heritage and traditions that make our Fitzgerald family so special!
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and families who helped make this celebration extra special:
馃 Chips & queso: Donated by Qdoba 馃崻 Cookies: Donated by McAlister鈥檚 馃イ Drinks: Provided by our wonderful Fitzgerald parents and community
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a memorable celebration for our Firebirds! 鉂わ笍馃挋
鉁煉 Let Your Kindness Glow! 馃挍鉁 We are excited to introduce our new Kindness Club, a student leadership opportunity designed to help spread kindness throughout our school community all year long! As part of our Let Your Kindness Glow! campaign, Kindness Club members will serve as role models, encourage inclusion, promote positive actions, and help lead activities that make our school a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported. We invite you to take a look at this special video from our school counselor, Mrs. Jackson, to learn more about the Kindness Club and how our student leaders will help keep kindness shining bright all year long! 馃専 Together, we can make a difference, one act of kindness at a time. ...
馃帰 STEM in Action! Our 2nd鈥6th grade Gifted and Talented students put their creativity, critical thinking, and engineering skills to work! Students researched the physics behind roller coasters, created a theme and name, then designed, built, tested, and revised their coasters to successfully carry a marble from start to finish. Check out their finished creations! 馃帰鉁 ...
馃幓鉁 Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 鉁煄 This week, we're proud to recognize Mr. Boyd, who introduces our 5th grade students to the exciting world of orchestra.
For many students, orchestra is their first experience playing a string instrument. Learning an instrument requires dedication, practice, and perseverance, and teaching beginners requires even more patience and skill. Mr. Boyd guides students through every step of the journey, from learning the basics to building the confidence needed to perform.
Through his encouragement and expertise, students develop not only musical skills but also discipline, responsibility, and resilience. The growth our young musicians make throughout the year is a reflection of Mr. Boyd's commitment to helping every student succeed.
Thank you, Mr. Boyd, for inspiring a love of music and helping our students discover what they can achieve through hard work and dedication! 馃幎馃挋
At Fitzgerald Elementary, the safety and well-being of our students are our top priority. If you have a concern regarding student behavior, bullying, safety, or another school-related issue, please use our Fitzgerald Family Reporting Form to let us know.
鉁 Reports go directly to Mrs. Lowe 鉁 All reports are reviewed and investigated 鉁 Please allow 24-48 hours for investigation and response time 鉁 Confidentiality is respected to the greatest extent possible
Together, we can help ensure that every Firebird learns and grows in a safe, supportive environment.
馃摬 Submit a report here: Fitzgerald Family Reporting Form:
鉂わ笍 Thank you for partnering with us and helping our Firebirds soar! ...
馃幓鉁 Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 鉁煄 This week, we are excited to recognize Ms. Walter-Howard, whose dedication and passion help our 6th grade students discover the joy of music through orchestra.
Each day, Ms. Walter-Howard travels to multiple schools to provide students with the opportunity to learn and grow as musicians. Learning to play an instrument takes patience, discipline, and perseverance, but it also builds confidence, creativity, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Through her instruction and encouragement, our students develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom while experiencing the pride that comes from performing together as an ensemble. Throughout the year, our orchestra shares their talents at several special events, including our beloved Winter Holiday Sing-a-Long, bringing music and joy to our school community.
We are grateful for the time, energy, and enthusiasm Ms. Walter-Howard pours into our students every day. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of musicians and helping our students find their rhythm, confidence, and love for the arts! 馃幎馃挋
馃幎鉁 Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 鉁煄 This week, we're proud to recognize Mrs. Yandell, our incredible music teacher, who inspires a love of music in our Kindergarten through 6th grade students every day.
Mrs. Yandell thoughtfully plans and leads many of our school's special celebrations, including Veterans Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, and so many other meaningful programs. Through music, she helps our students connect with history, culture, and community in ways that leave a lasting impact.
Her creativity shines through in every performance, from teaching songs and coordinating productions to creating choreography that incorporates flags and even sign language. These experiences build confidence, foster teamwork, and create unforgettable memories for our students. We see the positive impact Mrs. Yandell has on our children every day, and we are so grateful for her passion, dedication, and commitment to the arts.
Thank you, Mrs. Yandell, for helping our students find their voice and develop a lifelong appreciation for music! 馃幍馃挋
鉂わ笍馃挌馃 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Fitzgerald! 馃挌馃鉂わ笍
What an incredible celebration of culture, music, dance, and tradition! Our 3rd and 6th grade students took the stage and shared their talents alongside the amazing Sam Houston Flamenco Dancers. 馃拑馃徑馃幎
We are so proud of our students for embracing the opportunity to learn, perform, and celebrate the rich heritage and traditions that make our Fitzgerald family so special!
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and families who helped make this celebration extra special:
馃 Chips & queso: Donated by Qdoba
馃崻 Cookies: Donated by McAlister鈥檚
馃イ Drinks: Provided by our wonderful Fitzgerald parents and community
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a memorable celebration for our Firebirds! 鉂わ笍馃挋
隆Viva la cultura! 隆Viva Fitzgerald! 馃帀馃拑馃徑 ...
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鉁煉 Let Your Kindness Glow! 馃挍鉁
We are excited to introduce our new Kindness Club, a student leadership opportunity designed to help spread kindness throughout our school community all year long!
As part of our Let Your Kindness Glow! campaign, Kindness Club members will serve as role models, encourage inclusion, promote positive actions, and help lead activities that make our school a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported.
We invite you to take a look at this special video from our school counselor, Mrs. Jackson, to learn more about the Kindness Club and how our student leaders will help keep kindness shining bright all year long! 馃専
Together, we can make a difference, one act of kindness at a time. ...
Trustee Richardson came by to visit our campus this week. Check out all the things she had to share! ...
馃帰 STEM in Action! Our 2nd鈥6th grade Gifted and Talented students put their creativity, critical thinking, and engineering skills to work! Students researched the physics behind roller coasters, created a theme and name, then designed, built, tested, and revised their coasters to successfully carry a marble from start to finish. Check out their finished creations! 馃帰鉁 ...
馃幓鉁 Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 鉁煄
This week, we're proud to recognize Mr. Boyd, who introduces our 5th grade students to the exciting world of orchestra.
For many students, orchestra is their first experience playing a string instrument. Learning an instrument requires dedication, practice, and perseverance, and teaching beginners requires even more patience and skill. Mr. Boyd guides students through every step of the journey, from learning the basics to building the confidence needed to perform.
Through his encouragement and expertise, students develop not only musical skills but also discipline, responsibility, and resilience. The growth our young musicians make throughout the year is a reflection of Mr. Boyd's commitment to helping every student succeed.
Thank you, Mr. Boyd, for inspiring a love of music and helping our students discover what they can achieve through hard work and dedication! 馃幎馃挋
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馃敟 Fitzgerald Families, We鈥檙e Here to Help! 馃敟
At Fitzgerald Elementary, the safety and well-being of our students are our top priority. If you have a concern regarding student behavior, bullying, safety, or another school-related issue, please use our Fitzgerald Family Reporting Form to let us know.
鉁 Reports go directly to Mrs. Lowe
鉁 All reports are reviewed and investigated
鉁 Please allow 24-48 hours for investigation and response time
鉁 Confidentiality is respected to the greatest extent possible
Together, we can help ensure that every Firebird learns and grows in a safe, supportive environment.
馃摬 Submit a report here: Fitzgerald Family Reporting Form:
鉂わ笍 Thank you for partnering with us and helping our Firebirds soar! ...
馃幓鉁 Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 鉁煄
This week, we are excited to recognize Ms. Walter-Howard, whose dedication and passion help our 6th grade students discover the joy of music through orchestra.
Each day, Ms. Walter-Howard travels to multiple schools to provide students with the opportunity to learn and grow as musicians. Learning to play an instrument takes patience, discipline, and perseverance, but it also builds confidence, creativity, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Through her instruction and encouragement, our students develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom while experiencing the pride that comes from performing together as an ensemble. Throughout the year, our orchestra shares their talents at several special events, including our beloved Winter Holiday Sing-a-Long, bringing music and joy to our school community.
We are grateful for the time, energy, and enthusiasm Ms. Walter-Howard pours into our students every day. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of musicians and helping our students find their rhythm, confidence, and love for the arts! 馃幎馃挋
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馃幎鉁 Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 鉁煄
This week, we're proud to recognize Mrs. Yandell, our incredible music teacher, who inspires a love of music in our Kindergarten through 6th grade students every day.
Mrs. Yandell thoughtfully plans and leads many of our school's special celebrations, including Veterans Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, and so many other meaningful programs. Through music, she helps our students connect with history, culture, and community in ways that leave a lasting impact.
Her creativity shines through in every performance, from teaching songs and coordinating productions to creating choreography that incorporates flags and even sign language. These experiences build confidence, foster teamwork, and create unforgettable memories for our students.
We see the positive impact Mrs. Yandell has on our children every day, and we are so grateful for her passion, dedication, and commitment to the arts.
Thank you, Mrs. Yandell, for helping our students find their voice and develop a lifelong appreciation for music! 馃幍馃挋
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