Freedom Elementary School

10/15/2026

🦅💙 Freedom Store is Open Friday! 💙🦅

Students can shop before school from 7:55 AM to 8:15 AM once they arrive on campus.

💵 All items are cash/coins only 💵

The Freedom Dollar Store is proudly run by our SOAR Ambassadors and News Crew as a fundraiser for their end-of-year reward field trip.

Thank you for supporting our student leaders! We look forward to seeing everyone at the store on Friday! 🎉

10/15/2026

📣 Calling All Freedom Families! 🇺🇸❤️

As part of our Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony on November 10th at 9:00 a.m., we would like to honor the service and sacrifice of those who serve our communities and our country.

We invite Freedom families to submit a photo of a family member or loved one who is currently serving or has served in the military, or who serves as a first responder (law enforcement, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, dispatcher, etc.).

These photos will be featured in a special slideshow presentation during our ceremony as a way to recognize and celebrate their dedication.

📸 To participate, please upload here:

https://www.jotform.com/form/262804166141048

🇺🇸 Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony
📅 November 10th
🕘 9:00 a.m.

❤️ Thank you for your support and for sharing the stories of those who serve.

10/13/2026

🍽️ Family Lunch is Back! 🍽️

We’re excited to welcome families back for lunch at Freedom Elementary!

If you would like to join your student for Family Lunch, please be sure to reserve your spot using the SignUpGenius link below:

👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A8A62EA7F4C70-freedom

Spaces are limited, so sign up early to secure your preferred date. We look forward to seeing you on campus and sharing lunchtime with our Freedom families! 💙💛

We are happy to announce that families are welcome to join their students for lunch! In order to make sure we have enough space to accommodate, we have created a reservation system. There is a two adult limit per reservation due to spacing capacities. Please also limit your reservation to once per m...

10/13/2026

🚀☁️ A little SpaceX magic in the morning sky! ✨

How COOL is this jellyfish cloud left behind by this morning’s launch?! 🤩

Just another reminder that science is happening all around us, and sometimes all we have to do is look UP! 👀💙

10/12/2026

🚨He’s baaaaaaaaacckk 👹

Our candy monster is back & he is HUNGRY! 😋
Your student can feed him by bringing in unopened bags of candy to school. These donations will be used for our Boo the Halls event on October 23rd! 🍫

‼️Make sure to write your teachers name on the bag in permanent marker so their class can receive credit. A class competition is coming soon…. 👻

10/12/2026

📅 No School on Monday, October 12 due to a Teacher Record Day.

📈 Report Cards will be available in the Focus Parent Portal on Thursday, October 15.

👩‍🏫 Parent-Teacher Conference Night is also Thursday, October 15. Please work with your child's teacher to schedule a conference time.

🍩 Donuts with Dads will be hosted by the PTO on Friday, October 16. We look forward to seeing you there!

🎃 Boo the Halls Tickets are still on sale! Be sure to reserve your trick-or-treat time at:
https://freedomelementary.futurefund.com/store. Our CANDY MONSTER is also ready to accept candy donations for Boo-the-Halls! Students can bring in bags of candy to feed our hungry monster and enjoy at Boo-the-Halls on October 23rd.

❤️ Red Ribbon Week: October 26-30
Freedom Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 26-30. Students and staff are encouraged to participate as we promote healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle. Be on the lookout for information about our special daily themes and dress-up days!

🙋 Parent Volunteers Needed
As we begin planning upcoming school events, we would love to involve parent volunteers. Any parent wishing to volunteer on campus must complete the Level 1 Volunteer Application at least two weeks prior to the event. There is no fee for a Level 1 application. Please apply here:
https://www.manateeschools.net/o/sdmc/page/volunteers

Thank you for your continued support of Freedom Elementary.



Upcoming Important Dates

10/22 – SAC Meeting at 6pm

10/23 – Quarter 1 Awards Assemblies for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades (Invitations sent out soon)

10/23 – Boo-the-Halls

10/26-10/30- Red Ribbon Week

10/28 – Early Release at 1:50pm

10/28 – PTO Chipotle Spirit Night

Education with Innovation and Imagination

10/10/2026

📚 No School for Students

📅 Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, October 12

There will be no school for students due to Teacher Record Day. We look forward to welcoming everyone back after the long weekend!

10/09/2026

☀️🌧️ What a FUN week at Freedom! 💙

From TWO exciting 5th grade field trips 🚌 to sweet treats from Carousel Ice Cream 🍦 and LOTS of rain ☔️, this week was full of adventures, smiles, and memories!

A little rain couldn’t dampen our Freedom spirit! 💙

10/08/2026

🎠 Carousel Treat Day is coming up on Friday, October 9!

Carousel will be on campus, and families can purchase this special treat through the PTO Future Funds page.

🎠 Learn more and purchase here: freedomelementary.futurefund.com/store