Freedom Elementary
Home of the Falcons
🌟 Support Our Student Leaders! 🌟
Our 5th Grade Safety Patrols, SOAR Ambassadors, and News Crew work hard all year long to help make Freedom Elementary a great place to learn and grow. As a reward for their dedication and service, they earn a special end-of-the-year field trip! 🎉
One way we help fund this trip is through our Freedom Falcon Dollar Store, which opens every Friday starting in September. Students love shopping, but we need your help keeping the store stocked!
🛍️ Donate items from our Amazon Wish List to support the school store and help fund our student leader field trip: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YFVU7UMPVR2E?ref_=wl_share
Thank you for supporting our Freedom Falcons! 🦅💙💛
Our 5th Grade Safety Patrols, SOAR Ambassadors, and News Crew work hard all year long to help make Freedom Elementary a great place to learn and grow. As a reward for their dedication and service, they earn a special end-of-the-year field trip! 🎉
One way we help fund this trip is through our Freedom Falcon Dollar Store, which opens every Friday starting in September. Students love shopping, but we need your help keeping the store stocked!
🛍️ Donate items from our Amazon Wish List to support the school store and help fund our student leader field trip: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YFVU7UMPVR2E?ref_=wl_share
Thank you for supporting our Freedom Falcons! 🦅💙💛
Did you know that you can purchase a digital "Happy Birthday" message to be displayed on the TVs in the cafeteria of the school for your child's special day?!
Available all school-year, you can display a special message for your child during their birthday month!
**All proceeds go to 5th grade Helpers (Safety Patrol, News Crew and SOAR Ambassadors)**
https://freedomelementary.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/58505-digital-birthday-ad?fbclid=IwY2xjawPKDIlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkS210NDhFaXpxaVROSXpFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvPZ09wu854f_XMFvjbnCY-i81df4fdL1sq31suo-zOWlmig0nmmsDLa5FAM_aem_vTcP0hjzixsxeLWnc62GVg
📚📝 PM1 Testing Schedule Information
Freedom Elementary families, please review our upcoming PM1 testing schedule. We encourage students to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time so they can do their best!
Kindergarten
Week of August 31 - September 4: Early Literacy Assessment
Week of September 8 - 11: FAST Math
1st Grade
Week of August 31 - September 4: STAR Assessment
Week of September 8 - 11: FAST Math
2nd Grade
Week of August 31 - September 4: STAR Assessment
Week of September 8 - 11: FAST Math
3rd Grade
September 2: FAST ELA
September 14: FAST Math
4th Grade
September 3: FAST ELA
September 16: FAST Math
5th Grade
August 31: FAST ELA
September 17: FAST Math
✅ Attendance is important during testing days. Thank you for partnering with us to help our students shine and show what they know!
Freedom Elementary families, please review our upcoming PM1 testing schedule. We encourage students to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time so they can do their best!
Kindergarten
Week of August 31 - September 4: Early Literacy Assessment
Week of September 8 - 11: FAST Math
1st Grade
Week of August 31 - September 4: STAR Assessment
Week of September 8 - 11: FAST Math
2nd Grade
Week of August 31 - September 4: STAR Assessment
Week of September 8 - 11: FAST Math
3rd Grade
September 2: FAST ELA
September 14: FAST Math
4th Grade
September 3: FAST ELA
September 16: FAST Math
5th Grade
August 31: FAST ELA
September 17: FAST Math
✅ Attendance is important during testing days. Thank you for partnering with us to help our students shine and show what they know!
🌈 Kindergarten Color Days Are Coming! 🌈
Starting Monday, August 17, our Kindergarten students will be celebrating Color Days for two weeks! 🎉
This fun activity helps students recognize, name, and identify color words in print. We invite everyone to join in by wearing the color of the day!
📅 Color Day Schedule
🔴 Monday, August 17 – Red
🟠 Tuesday, August 18 – Orange
🟡 Wednesday, August 19 – Yellow
🟢 Thursday, August 20 – Green
🔵 Friday, August 21 – Blue (Freedom Spirit Day)
🟣 Monday, August 24 – Purple
🟤 Tuesday, August 25 – Brown
⚫ Wednesday, August 26 – Black
🌸 Thursday, August 27 – Pink
⚪ Friday, August 28 – White (Freedom Spirit Day)
💙 Great news! Blue and White days line up perfectly with our Freedom Spirit Days, so students can participate in both activities.
We can't wait to see everyone showing their school spirit and colorful outfits! 🌈✨
Starting Monday, August 17, our Kindergarten students will be celebrating Color Days for two weeks! 🎉
This fun activity helps students recognize, name, and identify color words in print. We invite everyone to join in by wearing the color of the day!
📅 Color Day Schedule
🔴 Monday, August 17 – Red
🟠 Tuesday, August 18 – Orange
🟡 Wednesday, August 19 – Yellow
🟢 Thursday, August 20 – Green
🔵 Friday, August 21 – Blue (Freedom Spirit Day)
🟣 Monday, August 24 – Purple
🟤 Tuesday, August 25 – Brown
⚫ Wednesday, August 26 – Black
🌸 Thursday, August 27 – Pink
⚪ Friday, August 28 – White (Freedom Spirit Day)
💙 Great news! Blue and White days line up perfectly with our Freedom Spirit Days, so students can participate in both activities.
We can't wait to see everyone showing their school spirit and colorful outfits! 🌈✨
Back to school night is Thursday, August 6th from 4-6pm! See your students' classroom, register for after school activities, register for car tags, and more! Don't forget to bring your school supplies!
Freedom Families
Stay tuned for teacher assignments! They will be emailed on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 5th.
Stay tuned for teacher assignments! They will be emailed on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 5th.
Registration for NEW families interested in our Beyond the Bell After School Care Program will be held:
🗓️ Wednesday, July 29th
🕞 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Freedom Elementary School
During registration, you will:
✅ Complete all required enrollment forms.
✅ Pay the nonrefundable registration fee and first week's tuition (cash or check only).
⚠️ Please Note: Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Some grade levels may reach capacity and have a waitlist.
Can't make it on July 29? No problem! You can also register during Back to School Night
🗓️ Thursday, August 6th
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Nicole at extension 59003 or email at MartocchioN@manateeschools.net
We look forward to seeing you and welcoming your family to Beyond the Bell! 💙💛
🗓️ Wednesday, July 29th
🕞 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Freedom Elementary School
During registration, you will:
✅ Complete all required enrollment forms.
✅ Pay the nonrefundable registration fee and first week's tuition (cash or check only).
⚠️ Please Note: Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Some grade levels may reach capacity and have a waitlist.
Can't make it on July 29? No problem! You can also register during Back to School Night
🗓️ Thursday, August 6th
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Nicole at extension 59003 or email at MartocchioN@manateeschools.net
We look forward to seeing you and welcoming your family to Beyond the Bell! 💙💛
All student medication must be picked up by a parent or guardian by Thursday, May 28th at 1:15pm or it will be destroyed.
Dear Teachers, Here's a special message from Dr. Laurie Breslin regarding Teacher Appreciation Week.
https://vimeo.com/1184919879/fdb68f2a7f
#ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
Join us for our End of Year Kindergarten Performance on Friday, May 8th. The performance begins at 9:00am. Please arrive at 8:50am for check in. You must have your ID with you. Please sign up below each person attending along with their birthday to help us with a quicker check in. Please note, if you do not sign up with all attendee names, they will not be pre-registered.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAEAF29A1F5C16-63496273-kindergarten
✨ Last Call for Yearbooks and yearbook ads! Sales end tomorrow, March 31st!
Don’t miss out on a full year of memories — field trips, spirit days, friendships, and all the fun that makes our school special!
➡️ Order online only (no cash or checks accepted)
📲 Click here to order: https://yearbookordercenter.com
Enter Order #25587
Make sure your child has a copy! 💙
Throughout our kindergarten program, we aim to build six key skills in our students, setting them up for success on the rest of their educational journey:
⭐ Resilience
⭐ Integrity
⭐ Critical Thinking
⭐ Communication
⭐ Awareness
⭐ Adaptability
Enroll your child in Manatee County kindergarten and give them the strong start they deserve!
Get started at https://www.manateeschools.net/o/sdmc/page/registration.
⭐ Resilience
⭐ Integrity
⭐ Critical Thinking
⭐ Communication
⭐ Awareness
⭐ Adaptability
Enroll your child in Manatee County kindergarten and give them the strong start they deserve!
Get started at https://www.manateeschools.net/o/sdmc/page/registration.
Young performers, music educators, and families from approximately 30 schools came together on February 26, 2026, at Braden River High School for the All County Elementary Music Festival.
Manatee Schools Television was there for the rehearsals held at Johnson K-8: https://vimeo.com/1168251040/b4292df969
Watch the entire 2026 All County Elementary Music Festival at this link: https://vimeo.com/1168251040
Looking for something meaningful and fun to do with your children, ages infant through third grade, this week?
The Soar in 4 Soar Lab is more than a place to visit. It’s a place where families learn how to play together.
Through hands-on activities, interactive learning stations, and guided exploration, parents and caregivers discover simple ways to spark curiosity, build confidence, and turn everyday moments into powerful learning experiences.
Come explore! Create. Laugh. Learn.
Visit www.soarin4.org to plan your experience.
6423 9th Street East, Bradenton 34203
Free for most families.
This week's schedule:
Tuesday, March 3rd - Open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (Musical Motion, Artist Spotlight, Ms. Luanne's Front Porch)
Wednesday, March 4th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Nursery Rhyme Scavenger Hunt, Artist Spotlight)
Thursday, March 5th - Open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (Nature Detectives, 3D Printing)
Friday, March 6th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Storytime, Bubbles & Trikes, Little Explorers)
Saturday, March 7th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Mighty Machines & Special Guest: Teacher Author Kelly Kolomiychenko with Slime @ 11 a.m.)
🎉✨ Kindergarten Roundup is almost here! ✨🎉
Do you have a little one who will be starting kindergarten next school year? We can’t wait to meet our newest Freedom Falcons! 💙
Join us for Kindergarten Roundup to learn about registration, meet our staff, explore classrooms, and get all the information you need to make your child’s transition to school a smooth and exciting one.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 4th
⏰ Time: 4-6pm
📍 Location: Freedom Elementary
Help us spread the word to neighbors, friends, and incoming families! We’re looking forward to welcoming our next class of bright and eager learners! 🌟📚
Do you have a little one who will be starting kindergarten next school year? We can’t wait to meet our newest Freedom Falcons! 💙
Join us for Kindergarten Roundup to learn about registration, meet our staff, explore classrooms, and get all the information you need to make your child’s transition to school a smooth and exciting one.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 4th
⏰ Time: 4-6pm
📍 Location: Freedom Elementary
Help us spread the word to neighbors, friends, and incoming families! We’re looking forward to welcoming our next class of bright and eager learners! 🌟📚
The Florida Department of Education released the Florida Value Added Model (VAM) Fiscal Transparency Tool, a web-based fiscal transparency tool that identifies public schools and districts with high academic achievement based on the ratio of classroom expenditures to total expenditures. VAM is intended to help taxpayers evaluate the financial efficiency of a school district with other similarly situated school districts. View the VAM for the School District of Manatee County at https://floridavam.org/e/vamPublic.html?w4=54#/entity/262385.
🎉The Auction is Live & runs Monday, October 20– Saturday, October 25th
🔗 Bid here: https://www.32auctions.com/freedomhelpers
✨ Auction Highlights:
🚗 Reserved Parking Spot each quarter — skip the carline and park right up front for drop-off, pick-up, and events!
🎭 Front Row Seats for the 5th Grade Celebration, Kindergarten Celebration, 1st & 4th Grade Holiday Performance, and 3rd Grade Black Light Performance.
🦺 Safety Patrol Member for a Day!
🎥 News Crew Member for a Day!
These student leaders work hard all year long—helping students, supporting staff, and making our school a better place every single day. 💙 Let’s show them our appreciation and help make their Universal trip a reality!
🙌 Every bid brings us one step closer to making this unforgettable experience happen.
🔗 Bid here: https://www.32auctions.com/freedomhelpers
✨ Auction Highlights:
🚗 Reserved Parking Spot each quarter — skip the carline and park right up front for drop-off, pick-up, and events!
🎭 Front Row Seats for the 5th Grade Celebration, Kindergarten Celebration, 1st & 4th Grade Holiday Performance, and 3rd Grade Black Light Performance.
🦺 Safety Patrol Member for a Day!
🎥 News Crew Member for a Day!
These student leaders work hard all year long—helping students, supporting staff, and making our school a better place every single day. 💙 Let’s show them our appreciation and help make their Universal trip a reality!
🙌 Every bid brings us one step closer to making this unforgettable experience happen.
“How Tall Are You... in Spoons?” 📏🖐️🥄
The Soar Lab is growing, and so are our students!
It's the perfect place for families with infants and kids through third grade. Admission is free for qualifying families.
Stop by during our NEW extended hours to see just how tall you are (measured in spoons, hands, or blocks).
Soar Lab Hours:
Tuesday: 3 – 7 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Thursday: 3 – 7 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 6413 9th Street East, Bradenton
🔗 https://www.soarin4.org/soar-lab
Come for the measurements. Stay for the momentum. #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
Freedom is an A school again for the 24'-25' School year!
Security Screening at Secondary Schools – Beginning Monday, August 11, 2025, all students and visitors at district middle and high schools will be screened each school day using a high-tech security scanner system.
For more information on this enhanced security screening procedure, visit https://www.manateeschools.net/securityscreening.