Freedom Elementary
Home of the 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
🦅 Discover Freedom Elementary! 🦅
School tours begin Thursday, November 12th!
Come see what makes Freedom Elementary feel like family. Tour our campus, visit a classroom, learn about our special-area programs, explore student activities, and meet members of our amazing staff.
📚 Open Enrollment: January 4 - January 29
We especially encourage families of future Kindergarten and VPK students (2027-2028 school year) to attend and learn why Freedom is the right choice for their child.
💙 We can't wait to welcome you to the Freedom Falcon family!
#FreedomFalcons #manateecountyschools #FutureFalcons #FreedomFamily
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ABA92FA0FCC61-66963432-freedom#/
School tours begin Thursday, November 12th!
Come see what makes Freedom Elementary feel like family. Tour our campus, visit a classroom, learn about our special-area programs, explore student activities, and meet members of our amazing staff.
📚 Open Enrollment: January 4 - January 29
We especially encourage families of future Kindergarten and VPK students (2027-2028 school year) to attend and learn why Freedom is the right choice for their child.
💙 We can't wait to welcome you to the Freedom Falcon family!
#FreedomFalcons #manateecountyschools #FutureFalcons #FreedomFamily
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ABA92FA0FCC61-66963432-freedom#/
🎄❤️ Freedom Elementary Holiday Wreath Fundraiser is Here! ❤️🎄
Get your home holiday-ready while supporting our 5th grade leader field trip. Our annual wreath sale is now open, featuring beautiful holiday wreaths for just $35 each.
📅 Order Dates: October 28 - November 19
💲 Cost: $35 per wreath
✅ Payment must be submitted with the order form or paid online using the QR code or link https://freedomelementary.futurefund.com/go/78805-5th-grade-holiday-wreath-sales
🎁 Wreath Pickup: December 2, immediately after dismissal until 6:00 PM
📍 Freedom Elementary Receiving Area (rear of school by the bus loop)
Please note: Families are responsible for picking up and delivering their own wreath orders.
Get your home holiday-ready while supporting our 5th grade leader field trip. Our annual wreath sale is now open, featuring beautiful holiday wreaths for just $35 each.
📅 Order Dates: October 28 - November 19
💲 Cost: $35 per wreath
✅ Payment must be submitted with the order form or paid online using the QR code or link https://freedomelementary.futurefund.com/go/78805-5th-grade-holiday-wreath-sales
🎁 Wreath Pickup: December 2, immediately after dismissal until 6:00 PM
📍 Freedom Elementary Receiving Area (rear of school by the bus loop)
Please note: Families are responsible for picking up and delivering their own wreath orders.
Join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served, are currently serving, and continue to protect our communities.
The "Let Freedom Ring" Courtyard is a permanent tribute to members of the Armed Forces, POW/MIAs, and First Responders. Surrounded by flags representing each branch of the military and our POW/MIA heroes, this special space serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom.
📅 Tuesday, November 10
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Freedom Elementary School
This year's ceremony will feature:
🔔 The ringing of our Freedom Bell
🇺🇸 Raising of the flags
🎶 Student musical tributes honoring our Armed Forces, POW/MIAs, and First Responders
💙 A meaningful community celebration of service and sacrifice
We warmly invite veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, family members, and community supporters to join us for this special event.
📋 Please sign up using the attached form so we can plan accordingly: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rf2snGk56X
*All attendees will be required to bring their ID and check in with the office the morning of the event.
Also if you have not submitted a photo of your veteran, service member, or first responder, you can do so here: https://form.jotform.com/262804166141048
The "Let Freedom Ring" Courtyard is a permanent tribute to members of the Armed Forces, POW/MIAs, and First Responders. Surrounded by flags representing each branch of the military and our POW/MIA heroes, this special space serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom.
📅 Tuesday, November 10
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Freedom Elementary School
This year's ceremony will feature:
🔔 The ringing of our Freedom Bell
🇺🇸 Raising of the flags
🎶 Student musical tributes honoring our Armed Forces, POW/MIAs, and First Responders
💙 A meaningful community celebration of service and sacrifice
We warmly invite veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, family members, and community supporters to join us for this special event.
📋 Please sign up using the attached form so we can plan accordingly: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rf2snGk56X
*All attendees will be required to bring their ID and check in with the office the morning of the event.
Also if you have not submitted a photo of your veteran, service member, or first responder, you can do so here: https://form.jotform.com/262804166141048
Early Release Day is Friday, September 25th at 1:00pm
Fall Picture Day is Thursday, September 24th. Pictures can be ordered at strawbridge.net . Click on Order Pictures and enter the code FM503348
Glow Bingo is Friday, September 18th at 6:30pm! Get your tickets here: https://freedomelementary.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/71746-glow-bingo-night-september-18th
Memories with Mom event is on Friday, September 4th at 6:45am.
📸 Fall Picture Day is Coming! 🍂🦅
Say cheese, Falcons! 😄
Strawbridge Studios will be at our school on September 24, 2026, to capture Fall Picture Day memories!
📅 Picture Day: September 24, 2026
Say cheese, Falcons! 😄
Strawbridge Studios will be at our school on September 24, 2026, to capture Fall Picture Day memories!
📅 Picture Day: September 24, 2026
📣 Monthly Birthday Ad Reminder! 📣
Don't forget! You can purchase a digital Happy Birthday message for your child to be featured on the cafeteria TVs during their birthday month! 🎉🎂
Not only will your child feel extra special, but your purchase also supports our 5th Grade Helpers, including:
⭐ Safety Patrol
⭐ News Crew
⭐ SOAR Ambassadors
Reserve your birthday message here: 🔗 https://freedomelementary.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/71758-digital-birthday-ad
Thank you for supporting our student leaders! 💙
Don't forget! You can purchase a digital Happy Birthday message for your child to be featured on the cafeteria TVs during their birthday month! 🎉🎂
Not only will your child feel extra special, but your purchase also supports our 5th Grade Helpers, including:
⭐ Safety Patrol
⭐ News Crew
⭐ SOAR Ambassadors
Reserve your birthday message here: 🔗 https://freedomelementary.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/71758-digital-birthday-ad
Thank you for supporting our student leaders! 💙
🌟 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! 🦅💙💛
📚📝 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! 💙