Vision:
At Florence K-8, we RESPECT where we have come from, GROW our learning, and BUILD a future of success.
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Mission:
At Florence K-8, our mission is to foster a community that is connected through learning and success for ALL.
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2019-2020 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Student Accident insurance is becoming more and more important to families due to lack of other insurance for your child(ren), or having major medical plans with ever increasing deductibles & co-insurance requirements.  The Student Accident insurance program helps families cope with these issues in a very cost effective manner. We, because of this, feel it is of the utmost importance that we let you know about Markel, http://markelaz.sevencorners.com, to allow all our parents to review the information and determine its value to their individual family's situation.

CLICK HERE to view an informative flyer in English

CLICK HERE to view an informative flyer in Spanis

SYNOVIA'S "HERE COMES THE BUS"

Hello FUSD Parents and Guardians,
This year, FUSD is excited to launch Synovia’s “Here Comes The Bus.”   This new program will soon allow parents to follow their student’s bus ride information including notifications when they enter/exit the bus.

We will be rolling this program out in phases.  Phase 1 will begin on July 17th and will include the issuing of student ID cards with unique barcodes for each student.  Beginning in the first week of school students will be required to scan their badge as they enter and exit the bus to make sure the system is working correctly.

Phase 2 will include a Parent App containing real-time information about their student when they are on the bus.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact our transportation department at (520) 868-8800.

Respectfully,
Shannon Weber
Director of Transportation

8th GRADE ONE-TO-ONE INITIATIVE

Beginning on July 17^th, all 8^th-grade students in FUSD will be issued a District Laptop.  As our district continues to lead the way in technological integration, we want to ensure our students have devices as early as possible.  There will be a $50 insurance fee that is required, so please plan accordingly.

Summer Food Service Program

The Florence Unified School District is happy to provide the Summer Food Service Program at several locations.  The program will provide Free meals to any child 18 years of age or younger. 

Listed below are the locations, dates and times meal will be provided:
Location                                         Dates                            Breakfast             Lunch
Champion School San Tan         June 3 - June 20 M-Thur        8:00 - 8:15      11:15 - 11:45
Florence Community Library      May 28 - July 12 M-F             8:00 - 8:30      12:00 - 12:30
San Tan Heights K-8 School      June 3 - June 28 M- F            8:15 - 8:45      12:00 - 12:45
Poston Butte High School          June 3 - June 27 M-Thur       7:10 - 7:30       11:30 - 12:00
Walker Butte K-8 School            May 28 - July 12 M-F             8:15 - 8:45       12:00 - 12:45

We hope you have a wonderful summer break.

Join us in congratulating our Certified Employee, Classified Employee, and Volunteer of the Year at Florence K-8.

Congratulations, Belinda Chenoweth, for being named our Certified Employee of the Year.

Congratulations, Arthur Neal, for being named our Classified Employee of the Year.

Congratulations, Kim Brown and Linda Heath, for being named our Volunteers of the Year.

REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Students,
Summer is near, which can be a relief to some of you and overwhelming for others. If you don't get along with your parents, can't see your friends, or simply miss having a schedule to structure your days, summer can feel more like a trap than a relaxing break. If you are beginning to feel stressed and overwhelmed, please reach out for help. Our school community is here to support you, or you can talk to another teen at Teen Lifeline by calling, or texting, 602-248-8336 (TEEN). Remember, you are not alone.

2019-2020 NEW START & END TIMES

On March 12, 2019, the FUSD School Board voted to institute new start and end times and additional early release days for our K-8 schools. These changes were made to accommodate the increasing growth of our district as more and more families see FUSD as the best place to learn for their children. In addition, this will provide more time for teachers to be trained and collaborate to ensure students are reaching their full potential.

Florence K-8 new times-
Regular School Day: 8:35 am - 3:35 pm
Early Release Day: 8:35 am - 1:20 pm

To view next school year's calendar, to see the additional early release days, please CLICK HERE

2019-2020 BOARD APPROVED CALENDAR

On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, the FUSD Governing Board approved a revised school calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. It allows for Professional Development at the K8 schools via Early Release Days every Wednesday for the K8 schools. To view the updated calendar CLICK HERE.

CHILDCARE OPTIONS FOR FUSD FAMILIES

The Florence Unified School District welcomes all families to enroll students in their local school. As a public school system, the district provides instruction and support for students in kindergarten through grade 12 during regular school hours.

However, because many families require childcare options before and after the school day the district has contracted with a childcare provider called Right At School to offer these services. Providing more options for families has been an interest of the school board and district administration.

Right At School curriculum features hands-on learning, multi-sensory activities, child-driven projects, daily fitness, team building, and leadership development.

For more information please CLICK HERE.

FREE FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN

Do you have a child who will be registering for Full Day Kindergarten starting in the 2019-2020 school year? If so registration and screening dates have been set. CLICK HERE to view the dates and information on what you need to bring with you.

CONGRATULATIONS

On December 7, 2018, Florence K-8 Student Council and NJHS participated in the Town of Florence's Christmas on Main Street Parade. For the second year in a row, their float won the award for Best Community Entry. This year's float featured Gopher Claus and his helpers taking a much needed vacation on a tropical island.

Photo credit: District Employee Michael Baca

AZ TAX CTDS CODE

If you have filled out and submitted an AZ Tax Credit Form for a Florence Unified School District student, or school, please note:
In accordance with Extracurricular Activity (ECA) Tax Credit Statute 43.1089, the Arizona Department of Revenue is now requiring taxpayers to report the school’s County Code, Type Code and District Code & site Number (CTDS) on their Arizona income tax return.  In order to comply with this requirement, the attached letter has been prepared so that each site can provide this information when requested.

CLICK HERE for more information and to get the code you will need for your tax purposes.

Regular Day: 8:10am - 3:20pm

Early Release Day: 8:10am - 1:00pm

(STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE AT THE SCHOOL BEFORE 7:50am)

Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm