🍌🍌 “ We’re Bananas for Books” 🍌🍌📖
Our little Minions, get ready for an exciting week at the Scholastic Book Fair at SEM Elementary! This year’s theme is all about stories that illuminate with adventure, imagination, and fun! Every book you read helps your mind grow, your creativity shine, and your confidence sparkle. 📖
📚When: Nov 9 -13th 2026
📚Where: SEM Elementary
Library
🍌🍌Hours: Monday-Friday,
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
⭐️Late Night: Thursday
Open till 5 pm
We invite all families to join us during our special Thursday late-night shopping hour so parents can browse and shop together with their students!
Come discover books that make your imagination ‘Go Bananas’
We can’t wait to see our SEM Stars shine bright at the Book Fair! 🌟
Our little Minions, get ready for an exciting week at the Scholastic Book Fair at SEM Elementary! This year’s theme is all about stories that illuminate with adventure, imagination, and fun! Every book you read helps your mind grow, your creativity shine, and your confidence sparkle. 📖
📚When: Nov 9 -13th 2026
📚Where: SEM Elementary
Library
🍌🍌Hours: Monday-Friday,
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
⭐️Late Night: Thursday
Open till 5 pm
We invite all families to join us during our special Thursday late-night shopping hour so parents can browse and shop together with their students!
Come discover books that make your imagination ‘Go Bananas’
We can’t wait to see our SEM Stars shine bright at the Book Fair! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Helen Aucoin, Sem Elementary’s 2026 Teacher of the Year!
Our fourth grade teacher brings heart, creativity, and a love for learning to her classroom. She helps students grow in confidence, discover the joy of reading, and believe in their potential. Her kindness and willingness to support others make a difference throughout our Sem community.
We also celebrate our outstanding nominees: Aimriel Heath, Ashley Jones, Katie Brown, Lauren Ackley, and Mia Taylor. Being nominated by your colleagues is a special honor, and we are grateful for the care and dedication each of you brings to Sem!
Join us in celebrating these amazing educators and Mrs. Aucoin as she represents Sem! 💗
#SEMplyTheBest #TeacherOfTheYear
Our fourth grade teacher brings heart, creativity, and a love for learning to her classroom. She helps students grow in confidence, discover the joy of reading, and believe in their potential. Her kindness and willingness to support others make a difference throughout our Sem community.
We also celebrate our outstanding nominees: Aimriel Heath, Ashley Jones, Katie Brown, Lauren Ackley, and Mia Taylor. Being nominated by your colleagues is a special honor, and we are grateful for the care and dedication each of you brings to Sem!
Join us in celebrating these amazing educators and Mrs. Aucoin as she represents Sem! 💗
#SEMplyTheBest #TeacherOfTheYear
Over 4,500 Frisco ISD elementary students signed up for the recent 21-Day Snacking Challenge, part of the Kids Teaching Kids program created by Medical City Healthcare. As part of Kids Teaching Kids, high school students use what they’re learning in the classroom to create healthy recipes, educational videos and wellness resources to teach younger students about nutrition and healthy lifestyles. For the snacking challenge, families are surveyed about their child’s snacking habits both before and after the 21-day period, with results provided to the District. A special thank you to the elementary PE teachers who bring this program to life at their schools!
Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Join us on November 11th for our special Veterans Day ’Sembly! We invite the veterans and active-duty service members who are special to your family to attend so we can recognize and honor their service.
If you would like to include your special veteran or active-duty service member in our video tribute, please complete the linked form by November 2nd.
https://forms.gle/xaXnCADYMnv6LQzi6
We look forward to celebrating these heroes with our Sem community!
Join us on November 11th for our special Veterans Day ’Sembly! We invite the veterans and active-duty service members who are special to your family to attend so we can recognize and honor their service.
If you would like to include your special veteran or active-duty service member in our video tribute, please complete the linked form by November 2nd.
https://forms.gle/xaXnCADYMnv6LQzi6
We look forward to celebrating these heroes with our Sem community!
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), launched in October 2004, continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation and helps ensure that individuals, families, schools, and communities have resources they need to be safer and more secure online. The overarching theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 is “Securing the Next 250.” #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
Click here to learn more.
💉 *Flu Clinic at Sem | October 23rd
Sem families, mark your calendars! A flu clinic is coming to Sem Elementary on October 23rd
See the flyer for clinic hours, eligibility, and registration details. 💙
#SemElementary #SEMplyTheBest
Sem families, mark your calendars! A flu clinic is coming to Sem Elementary on October 23rd
See the flyer for clinic hours, eligibility, and registration details. 💙
#SemElementary #SEMplyTheBest
🌧️ Sem Families, please help us keep our students safe during inclement weather! ☔
Rainy and stormy days can mean heavier carpool traffic and longer arrival and dismissal times. Please review these important reminders for morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.
⏰ Remember: The north-side doors close promptly at 7:45 a.m. If staff members are no longer present, please do not allow your child to exit the vehicle at those doors. Drive around to the front entrance for drop-off.
On inclement weather days, plan to leave a little earlier and allow extra time during dismissal as we work to keep students safe and limit the amount of time they spend outside.
Thank you for your patience and for partnering with us to keep our Sem students safe! 💙☔
#SEMplyTheBest #SemElementary #StudentSafety
Rainy and stormy days can mean heavier carpool traffic and longer arrival and dismissal times. Please review these important reminders for morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.
⏰ Remember: The north-side doors close promptly at 7:45 a.m. If staff members are no longer present, please do not allow your child to exit the vehicle at those doors. Drive around to the front entrance for drop-off.
On inclement weather days, plan to leave a little earlier and allow extra time during dismissal as we work to keep students safe and limit the amount of time they spend outside.
Thank you for your patience and for partnering with us to keep our Sem students safe! 💙☔
#SEMplyTheBest #SemElementary #StudentSafety
The Frisco ISD Book Bus is ready to hit the road in October, sharing literacy fun and free books with children from around the FISD area.
When: Friday, Oct. 9 from 9-11 a.m.
Where: Buffalo Ridge Park, 15301 Crape Myrtle Road, Frisco, TX 75035
For the most up-to-date information about Book Bus visits, visit the Frisco ISD Book Bus webpage and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
Staff, students, parents and community members selected to serve on District committees for the 2026-27 school year were notified this week following approval by the Board of Trustees at its regular September meeting. Each committee is part of the larger District Advisory Council, which provides feedback to the Board on District initiatives, goals, programs and compliance-related matters. The District is grateful for everyone who volunteered their time and interest to serve.
Calendar Committee: As work begins on the 2027-28 instructional calendar, Frisco ISD is first soliciting stakeholder feedback to guide the District’s calendar committee. The 2027-28 Instructional Calendar Survey is open Sept. 17-Oct. 2. Access the survey.
Bond Planning Committee: FISD is exploring a possible spring 2027 bond, starting with formation of a Bond Planning Committee. Applications are open through Friday, Sept. 25. Apply online.
The 26-27 'Sembly schedule is ready!
The Frisco ISD Book Bus wrapped up a busy summer schedule this month, bringing literacy fun to every corner of the District starting just days after its June completion. To give a sense of the impact, the Library and Technology Services Department shared a few impressive numbers:
1,322 - Books given away to children
100 - Miles traveled to book bus stops
14 - Stops made this summer
The Book Bus is gearing up for fall and will be ready to roll out an updated schedule soon. To find out when and where they will be, visit the Frisco ISD Book Bus webpage and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
The Frisco ISD School Board is eager to hear from staff, students and community members, and there are a number of ways to share your feedback with Trustees. One method is by signing up to speak at Community Input Meetings, now scheduled for the 2026-27 school year:
Oct. 5, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 30, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 22, 2027 - 6:30 p.m.
April 26, 2027 - 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Frisco ISD Administration Building, and visitors should enter through the front doors.
Can’t be there? A recording will be available after the meeting on the District website.
Here's the lunch schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. Please remember that lunches should be dropped off at least 30 minutes before your student's lunchtime.
In partnership with the Frisco Police Department and with student safety at the forefront, the District's Student Code of Conduct has been updated to align with the City's e-scooter policy.
Review the student code of conduct by visiting this link.
The Frisco ISD Book Bus has announced its August stops! All visits are 9-11 a.m.
Aug. 6 - Northeast Community Park, 12895 Honey Grove Drive, Frisco, TX 75035
Aug. 11 - Tuscany Meadows Park, 5611 Sims Way, Frisco, TX 75035
Learn more about the Book Bus, and follow along on social media!
Instagram, @fisdlibraries
Facebook, FISDLibraryServices
The Frisco ISD Book Bus has announced its July stops! All visits are 9-11 a.m.
July 16 - John M. Whisenant Park, 3701 Hudson Crossing, McKinney, TX 75070
July 23 - Russell Creek Park, 3500 McDermott Road, Plano, TX 75025
July 30 - Beard Park, 310 E Eldorado Pkwy., Little Elm, TX 75068
Learn more about the Book Bus, and follow along on social media!
Instagram, @fisdlibraries
Facebook, FISDLibraryServices
Reminder, tomorrow is the last day to submit your proof of residency so your student can receive their teacher assignment or schedule before the first day of school.
Submit now by visiting bit.ly/FISDPOR.
Submit now by visiting bit.ly/FISDPOR.
Calling all readers, writers and storytellers! Frisco ISD Summer Camps offer engaging opportunities for students who love literacy.
See the full lineup and sign up at friscoisd.org/summercamp.
See the full lineup and sign up at friscoisd.org/summercamp.
Did you know Frisco ISD offers tuition-based Pre-K at various locations around the District? Your child can learn, grow and thrive right on our campus.
Spots fill quickly, so enroll now for the 2026–27 school year by visiting friscoisd.org/prek.
Spots fill quickly, so enroll now for the 2026–27 school year by visiting friscoisd.org/prek.
For today only, Sem Elementary is running a flash sale for Frisco ISD Summer Camp! Use code “Sem20” to save on a summer full of fun.
Head over to friscoisd.org/summercamp to get started!
