Freedom Elementary
Home of the Falcons
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.
Family Empowerment Scholarship – Parents interested in applying for either FES-EO or FES-UA may review the eligibility requirements and application instructions at https://www.manateeschools.net/FES.