Quick Updates:

School Pictures→ Flat Rock Elementary.pdf

The Unity Tree
- Our second grade will be performing a musical on December 12th at 7pm! Mrs. Dobson-Heretick is starting to rehearse with your kiddos now to prepare, click this link to access the song tracks, lyrics and choreography (Choreo will be added every 6 days as they learn a new song)

Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series

Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists.
Our next session will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10 AM. During this session, we will explore the topic of parent burnout and stress. With the holiday season upon us, we know this is a busy time of year and want to provide you the resources to help manage a potentially stressful but fulfilling time. We will host Heather Morgan from Goochland-Powhatan Community Services Board as our guest speaker. To log in, scan the QR Code link below or visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you are unable to make it to the Coffee Chat, we encourage you to submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form. We look forward to seeing you on the 20th!

FRES PTO

FRES PTO Newsletter-Nov25.pdf
Mark Your Calendars:
Chick-fil-A Spirit Day: Tuesday, November 5th -Go to the Westchester Commons location and mention our school or FLATROCK on your mobile app. We earn 20% of the proceeds.
Monthly PTO Meeting: Wednesday, November 6th | 6–7 PM
In person or virtually on Facebook
Craft Fair: Saturday, November 15th | 9 AM–2 PM
Know someone interested in being part of the Craft Fair? We’d love to have them! Please email ptofres@gmail.com and we’ll send an application their way.
FRES Fall Craft Show Vendor & Activity Flyer.pdf
We can’t wait to see you at upcoming events and appreciate your support in making this a great year! Don’t forget to check out the events calendar attached so you can stay in the loop!
FRES PTO Event Calendar
Stay connected for updates & events
Facebook: @Flat Rock Elementary PTO
Instagram: @FRESPTO

Announcements and Additional Information

Ronald McDonald house - Save your can tabs for Ronald McDonald house! Fall 2025 Tab Contest.pdf
Our neighbor across Batterson asks that if you are approaching Flat Rock coming eastbound, please do not use her driveway to turn around.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month-here is some good information from our counselors→ Bullying Prevention
Parent Drop-off/Pick-up:
- Please do not exit your car in the line-if your child needs help to buckle once they’re in the car, please pull around and park to buckle them
- Do not pass cars in the line
- Children only exit directly in front of the building
This Parent Guide has additional information about the school year, including the parent/student handbook, important school contact information, meal prices, and more detailed information about parent drop off and pick up.
For any transportation changes, please email FRES Parent Pick Up and your child’s teacher. Please be patient as arrival and dismissal takes a little longer the first few days.
OPT IN to receive TEXT messages - If you do not currently receive text messages from the school messenger program and you would like to OPT IN to receive TEXT messages. Text the words OPT IN to 67587.
If any families could use help with school supplies, please fill out this Google from. We are happy to help support in any way we can!
Flat Rock Elementary School Parent Request for School Supplies 2025-2026

Volunteer With Us!

The Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program has been in place in Powhatan County Public Schools for over 10 years. The goal of the program is to help foster strong relationships among our students and the positive adult role models in the community. Whether at any of our 3 elementary schools or our middle school, you would meet with a student once a week and ultimately act as another advocate for them. It can be anything from academic support to conversation, playing games, making crafts, and so much more. The program is planned to begin the first week of October and will last until mid-May, when SOL testing begins in our upper grade levels.
- If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions. If you are interested in applying, please visit this page to apply.
Watch DOGS! We are looking for Watch DOGS! Check out the information here
- WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads of Great Students) is an innovative program used by schools across America to foster committed involvement of fathers and father-figures, such as uncles, stepfathers, and grandfathers, in children’s lives.

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