Frederick Douglass Elementary School

08/28/2026

Sights around our school this week!

08/28/2026

Bus 14 is running late due to mechanical issues. A spare bus is on the way.

08/27/2026

Every Thursday is THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY! Love the positive messages found today!

08/27/2026

Attention Grade 5 Parents -- if your child is interested in band please see the flyers below! Reach out to your child's teacher or the band teacher, Ms. Aleniak with questions.

08/27/2026

Boosterthon is coming! Take a listen!

08/27/2026

Parents --- please consider downloading this app! The times for drop-off and pick up are usually NOT accurate BUT the app will give you notification that the bus is 10 minutes away AND you can track the bus. You will need your child's ID number so feel free to ask your child's teacher or reach out to the school with questions.

🚌 Don’t forget to download the WheresTheBus app! 📱

The app allows parents and guardians to view real-time bus locations, estimated arrival times, and student scan-on/off notifications, helping you know when your child’s bus is on the way.

📱 Apple/iPhone: https://tinyurl.com/WTBapp2
📱 Android: https://tinyurl.com/WTBapp
Download the app today and make your child’s bus ride a little easier to track! 🚌

08/26/2026

A day in our Blue Jay Cafe! Woohoo!

08/26/2026

First week and our student helpers are already on the job making us FREDstrong!

08/26/2026

Boosterthon 2026 is coming!!! This is our BIG fundraiser of the year. All profit is used for our PBS program (fall festival, winter bash, water day, etc) as well as our special field trips and assemblies for students!

Any student that is registered BEFORE September 16 with get a snack token for the blue jay cafe!!!!

Subject Line: Get Ready for Our Frederick Douglass Blue Jay Fun Run Fundraiser!

We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser: our Frederick Douglass Blue Jay Fun Run! Our fundraising goal is to raise $14,000 for student events, field trips and t-shirts to benefit our students at Frederick Douglass Elementary.

Why are we excited?
✅ Easy-to-use fundraising platform
✅ Character-building program
✅ Fitness celebration event for every student!

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!

Students will also enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world.

⭐ Key Dates:
💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 09/02/2026
🎉 Kickoff in school – 09/16/2026
👟 Event Day – 09/25/2026

Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media for updates!

08/25/2026

We love our Frederick Douglass ES PTO

🎉📚 WELCOME BACK, BLUE JAYS! 💙

The first day of school is here, and the Frederick Douglass Elementary School PTO is so excited to welcome back our amazing students, teachers, and staff! 🐦💙

Here’s to a school year filled with learning, laughter, friendship, new adventures, and lots of Blue Jay pride! We hope everyone has a fantastic first day and an incredible year ahead.

🍎 Happy First Day of School from your Frederick Douglass Elementary School PTO!