Farmersville Grade School Announcements
Reminder! The phone number for all of Panhandle District is 217-229-4215.
Remember to contact the FGS office at 229-4215 or email JMerkel@panhandleschools.com if your student will be absent or any transportation changes for the day.
The FGS building is open to students to students at 7:45. Upon arrival at school, students are to report to the multi-purpose room.
Please check your child’s book bag/backpack on a regular basis. There are many school days when we send home notes from the classroom or the school that will need your attention. We will also utilize email to inform families of upcoming events and activities at the school. If any of the information needs returned, please complete the necessary information and return it to school in a timely manner.
Classroom Colors: Lehman - green; Bethard - purple; Pope - blue; Allen - red; Hamby - yellow
Monday, October 28, 2024
The magnet calendars are back! If you would like one, you can pick one up in either of the school offices. Each grade school student will recieve one to take home as well.
To order school pictures you may order online at inter-state.com/order. Use order code 87825PB.
Picture retake day will be November 13, 2024.
October 28th – November 1st is Red Ribbon Week. We will be celebrating with different dress-up days and talking about healthy things that make us feel good.
Monday, October 28th: Fresh Health Foods – Dress up like a Farmer or Gardener
Tuesday, October 29th: Getting Enough Sleep – Pajama Day!
Wednesday, October 30th: Physical Activity – Wear your Favorite Team or Lancer Gear
Thursday, October 31st: Spending Time With Friends – Halloween Dress-Up Party (no weapons or face
masks please)
Friday, November 1st: Having Pets – Bring a picture of your pet or a pet you would like to have one day
COMING SOON: Panhandle Fall Fling Family Fun Night – Make It and Take it will be held Tuesday, November 12th in the RGS Cafeteria from 6-7:30 pm for grades Pre-k through 5th. There will also be a Scholastic Book Fair. In order to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone, you must return the signed RSVP that your teacher has given you back to your teacher. These forms need returned to your teacher by this coming up Monday, October 21st.
LUNCH/MILK
Breakfast/Lunch menus are available on the district website. Menus are subject to change daily due to product availability. The cost of milk is $.30. Breakfast is offered at the school from 7:45 – 8:05.
Lunch Today 10/28: Chicken tenders, French fries, fruit & milk
Breakfast 10/29: Breakfast corndog or cereal, fruit & milk
Lunch 10/29: Cheesy beef rotini, green beans, fruit & milk
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
October 2024
Thursday, October 31st: Halloween Dress-up & Party
November 2024
Tuesday, November 5: No School – Election Day
Monday, November 11th: No School – Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 13th: 2pm dismissal – District Collaboration Day
Tuesday, November 26th: 2pm dismissal
Wednesday, November 27th – December 1st: No School – Thanksgiving Break!