Music Gang Choir/FES Orff Ensemble Holiday Luncheon Performance Please remember the Holiday Luncheon event tomorrow, December 6th. When: 2nd Grade lunch period & 3rd Grade lunch period Time: 2nd Grade lunch time is at 12:00pm. Performance is at 12:20pm 3rd Grade lunch time is at 12:40pm. Performance is at... READ MORE >
The Littlest Christmas Tree Snowmen at Night Folkston Elementary School Family and Parent Engagement 34754 Okefenokee Drive * Folkston, Georgia 31537 912.496.7369 www.charlton.k12.ga.us Family Ornament Project Dear Families, We are doing the Ornament Project a little different this year. Please go to the school website or Facebook page to... READ MORE >
Tuesday, December 3rd, Mandatory choir/Orff combined rehearsal from 2:40-4:00PM in the gymWednesday, December 4th, 3rd grade Orff Ensemble only practices after school from 2:40-4:00pm. Thursday, December 5th, NO PRACTICE READ MORE >
These are the dates and times for each class to go to the Santa Shop the week of December 2-6: READ MORE >
These students from Mrs. Johnson’s and Mrs. Harris’ class earned prizes for their accomplishments in a computer program Moby Max. Great job! READ MORE >
Join us for a family night of fun. Families will be able to play number recognition and math facts Bingo for Books. This is always a great time! READ MORE >
We will have our annual FES Santa Shop the week of December 2-6. The shop will be set up in the library and students will have an opportunity to shop during the week at specific times. We will also have our Christmas luncheon on Friday, December 6th, and we encourage parents/friends to take their child by the shop after lunch as well. READ MORE >
We will celebrate our annual Christmas luncheon on Friday, December 6th. The cost of the luncheon is $6 and the meal will take place in the FES gym. Invitations are being sent home this weekend (November 15th). The lunchroom staff will prepare a traditional Christmas menu and we look forward to having our parents/family be a part of this wonderful day. There is no... READ MORE >
All schools will be closed for students and faculty this Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day! READ MORE >
Class picture day and retake pictures will be on Nov. 5th. READ MORE >
It's Red Ribbon week at Folkston Elementary School! A week-long spirit campaign begins on Monday, Oct.28-Nov. 1, 2019 Monday –WAKE –UP And Stay Drug-Free – wear pajamas Tuesday – SURF’S UP, Be Drug-Free – wear beach clothes (no bathing suits) Wednesday –Drugs, Makes You MIX-UP - wear mismatched clothes Thursday – I’m Not MADE-UP of Bad Drugs – wear... READ MORE >
The 2nd grade class, under the direction of Mrs. Kelly Jones, put on a great performance Tuesday night at the FES gym. All tunes were from popular Broadway hits. We want to thank all the parents for showing up and supporting your children! READ MORE >
Folkston Elementary School held it's Annual Title I Meeting on Tuesday, October 15th. The meeting gave parents information about how our school qualifies for Title I funding, how Title I funds are used in the school, and how parents can partner with the school through the along with the Family School Partnership aspect of Title I. The meeting was lead by Mr. Walker... READ MORE >
Folkston Elementary 2nd grade students, under the direction of music teacher, Kelly Jones, presents: A Night on Broadway. The students will perform music from Broadway classics such as: Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Newsies, and Annie. The musical will be begin at 6:30 in the FES gym. Students are to be in their rooms by 6:00 p.m.... READ MORE >
It's finally here! The DJ party to celebrate all the hard work our students (and parents) have done to raise money during the World's Finest Chocolate fund raiser. The party will be divided into two times. Prek - 1st grade: 12:30 - 1:15 2nd and 3rd grades: 1:30 - 2:15 The D.J. party will consist of dancing, receiving prizes, the cash vault (for those that... READ MORE >
Folkston Elementary School 34754 Okefenokee Drive Folkston, Georgia 31537 PH: 912-496-7369 www.charlton.k12.ga.us Please join Folkston Elementary School for our Annual Title 1 Meeting All parents/guardians are invited to attend as we share the details and benefits of the FES Title I program and what it means for you. Please choose a date and... READ MORE >
We will have our 1st 9 weeks Awards Day on Monday, October 14th. The times are as follows: Kindergarten: 8:20 1st Grade: 9:00 2nd Grade: 9:40 3rd Grade: 10:20 READ MORE >
FES Music Gang Choir Fall Semester Schedule 2019-20, revised October 15, 2019 Choir practice occurs on Tuesday’s. 3rd grade Orff Ensemble students will combine with the choir on some designated Tuesday’s for a combined rehearsal before a performance. *Tuesday, September 10th, 2:40-3:45pm, parent meeting 3:30-3:45pm Tuesday,... READ MORE >
FES Orff Ensemble Fall Semester Schedule 2019-20, revised October 15, 2019 Orff practice occurs on Thursday’s. 3rd grade Orff Ensemble students will combine with the choir on some designated Tuesday’s for a combined rehearsal before a performance. Thursday, September 26th, 2:40-3:45pm Thursday, October 3rd, 2:40-3:45pm ... READ MORE >
The Parent/Teacher conferences originally scheduled for the week of the storm have been rescheduled for Thursday, September 26th from 3:15 - 5:00. READ MORE >
All Schools will be closed on Tuesday (9/3) and Wednesday (9/4) due to potential heavy rain caused by Hurricane Dorian. READ MORE >
FES is excited about the new school year and the new educators to our school. Those teachers are, from left to right: Johnna Pinholster - media specialist Joanna Reed - 1st grade Kristen Reid - kindergarten Brittany Alberty - kindergarten Amber Manning - speech Tonya Layden - 3rd grade Lacey Lloyd - 2nd grade READ MORE >
FES PTO will be holding a movie night on Sept. 13th @ 7:00p.m. We will be showing the NEW Aladdin movie. We will have movie night inside of the gym. There will not be any charge for the movie night. Don’t forget to bring your chairs, towels or blankets to sit on. Children may wear pajamas. Drinks, food and snacks will be available for purchase. Children... READ MORE >
The annual World's Finest Chocolate Fund Raiser got off to a great start last Thursday at Folkston Elementary School. Students in Kara Chesser's third grade class helped to unload the chocolate and were eager to start selling chocolate. Proceeds from the sale will be used for technology and for updating the sound system at FES. The last day to turn in money is... READ MORE >
Literacy Day with GrandFRIENDS Friday, September 6, 2019 It is that time of year once again! Please join Folkston Elementary School as we celebrate National Grandparent’s Day. Meet us in the gym for literacy, music and physical activities. Please come dressed for participation. 2nd Grade: Harris, Lee & Lloyd: 8:20-8:55 2nd Grade: Jacoby, Billington & Blue:... READ MORE >
The World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser begins Friday, August 23rd. Last day to turn in money is Thursday, Sept. 12th. You must fill out the check out form (permission form) in order for your child to take home a box. Unsold boxes cannot be turned back in. Once a box is checked out, you are responsible for turning in the money. Thank you for helping to support... READ MORE >
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Folkston Elementary August 29-September 6 Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading: Set the example. Let children see you read.Have a collection of books in... READ MORE >
Attention Parents and Guardians: Supplemental Student Accident Insurance is now available for the 2019-2020 school year! Click here for plan details and enrollment forms. READ MORE >