Mrs. Christenbury's students at Flat Rock Elementary use Adaptive Switches to bake and perform classroom tasks! Adaptive switches are input-output devices that allow individuals with physical disabilities to activate assistive technology devices independently. Her class is currently running a blanket fundraiser to purchase additional switches that stimulate different senses. For more information on the fundraiser, contact christenburyj@acsd3.org!
Mrs. Loftis’ K5 class has been studying pumpkins.
Mrs. Evans’ second grade class is doing Monster Math - Expanding! They’ve learned standard form, base ten blocks, and expanded form.
Anderson 3 is sponsoring a Drive Through Storybook event on Saturday, October 31st, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for K4 through 5th grade students. Families may drive around Flat Rock Elementary and experience story time. While you can't get out of your car, we encourage students to wear their costumes. We are going to have a MONSTEROUS good time!
https://bit.ly/2FRYizQ
Mrs. Moore, our STEM coach, and 2nd grade engineering students are beautifying our outdoor classroom area by weeding and planting mums and pansies.
Monday is the last day to shop at the book fair during school. Tuesday is the last day to shop our book fair online. Thank you for all your support!
Mrs. Christenbury’s class is selling sweatshirt fleece blankets. Color choices include: gold, black, navy, forest green, and red. The cost is $20 per blanket. Deadline to order is October 23rd. Please contact us for ordering instructions. Thank you for supporting Flat Rock and our special needs class.
Congratulations to our September Terrific Kids!
It’s the Great Pumpkin! Flat Rock kindergartners were treated to fall snacks, a trip to The Rock pumpkin patch, and a hayride compliments of Farmer Powell.
Here is a look at our October K-5 lunch menu. Some SPOOKY GOOD choices are coming up! 🍱🎃
Other menus are available by clicking the "Dining" icon in our menu!
Today is the last day to purchase technology insurance for Chromebooks. After today, if damage is reported, the full price of repair will be charged. If you haven't already purchased the $30 technology insurance and wish to do so, you may pay online through eFunds, or contact your student's school.
This is a reminder to Flat Rock families that the third grade fundraiser t shirt sale ends this Friday, October 2nd. Forms and money must be turned in by then. Please use the link below to access the order form.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vEn0QgNP3v3HgyTp_89vLNaTUWJQpxFg/view?usp=drivesdk
Census workers will hold a drive-through 2020 Census assistance event on Friday, September 25, from 3-5 PM at the Starr Town Hall. Census participation in the Starr-Iva area continues to be the lowest in the county. Each person counted equals approx. $809 in funding! You can also complete the 2020 Census by visiting https://my2020census.gov/
Meals for virtual students will be available for pickup again on Monday, September 28. If you have an A3 virtual student and would like to pick up meals, please complete this form as soon as possible --> https://bit.ly/3hjxsNq
Crescent face-to-face students may also pickup meals for their at-home day. This form MUST be completed to receive a meal.
SafeSchools Alert is our district's tip reporting service. If you have information about a threat to our safety, do your part and report it! You can remain anonymous. When downloading the app, our code is 2001. The service can also be found here: https://bit.ly/2FFRwww
The last day to purchase technology insurance for Chromebooks is September 30th. After this date, if damage is reported, the full price of repair will be charged. If you haven't already purchased the $30 technology insurance and wish to do so, you may pay online through eFunds, or visit your student's school.
The USDA announced an extension to allow ALL students to receive meals at no charge through December 31, 2020! Anderson 3 students will receive breakfast and lunch meals for FREE for the remainder of 2020.
To receive FREE or REDUCED meals in 2021, please complete our free and reduced lunch application here: https://www.lunchapplication.com/.
*Virtual meals will be available for pickup beginning Monday, September 21. If you have an A3 virtual student and would like to pick up meals, please complete this form as soon as possible --> https://bit.ly/3hjxsNq
We have created a weekly Progress Report to inform our community during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The report will include Positive COVID-19 cases within Anderson 3 schools. We will update the COVID-19 case report on Tuesdays and Fridays by noon. The information can be found by clicking here: https://bit.ly/33gNgvt
We are learning our colors in K4. If you would like to help our preschoolers learn their colors, wear these colors on the following days beginning Friday, September 4:
Friday - Red
Tuesday - Yellow
Wednesday - Blue
Thursday - Green
Friday - Purple