Folsom Elementary
π Principal's Message
Folsom Families,
What a wonderful third week of school. Our students are working hard and engaged in lots of great learning across all content areas and grade levels! As a reminder, we have no school next Friday, September 4th for a district professional learning day and no school on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We hope you all have a wonderful long Labor Day weekend with your student(s).
We are here to support our students and families - as always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Ashley Turner
Folsom Elementary, Principal
Together, We Move Mountains!
Announcements
Home of the FIERCE - House Day 2026π
This week our students found out what Folsom FIERCE house they will be in all year! Our fifth graders - our leaders - had a special day on Wednesday where they got to find out their house and then all of our K-4 classes found out on Friday. Houses have the opportunity to earn points throughout the month and we will recognize our first winning house of the year on September 30th. We encourage all of our students to wear their house color on that day. At morning announcements, we will announce the winning house and members of the winning house will then get to go on a parade throughout the school to celebrate. They will also get to put their house flag up on the flag pole out front!
Donuts with Watch Dog Dads
Our assistant principal, Mrs. Rubin, will be coordinating Watch Dog Dads at Folsom this year! We are very greatful for our Watch Dog Dads who volunteer throughout the year to be present and visible on campus. If you are interested in learning more about Watch Dog Dads this year at Folsom, please consider joining Mrs. Rubin in the cafeteria on September 3rd at 8 am for an informational presentation. Sign up here to RSVP. Can't join us on that day? No problem! Information can be sent to you - please just email Mrs. Rubin at nkrubin@prosper-isd.net.
Folsom Yearbook 2026-2027π»
The yearbook is on sale for the lowest price of the year! Add up to 4 icons for free when you pay to personalize the yearbook. Make sure that your child doesnβt miss out on our yearbook tradition. Itβs the only book that captures the yearβs activities, friendships, experiences, and memories. You must order your copy by Friday, September 13th to take advantage of this offer. Order online: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01003449
5th Grade Parents: We are offering the opportunity to purchase a recognition ad for your child. Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Show your pride and support your school at the same time. Click HERE to create your recognition ad. Ads will be available for purchase until Friday, January 29th. This offer is available for 5th grade students only.
Folsom Features
Our students work really hard both inside and outside of school and we want to recognize our students as often as we can! If your student would like to be featured at one of our Folsom Friday Live assemblies this year for an outside of school achievement (such as participation in musical, athletic, leadership, or academic groups/teams/clubs), please email me at aeturner@prosper-isd.net. We can set up a date for your student to be featured at an assembly and he/she can join me on the stage to show pictures of their accomplishment and share what they have learned from the experience!
September 11th and November 11th
Each year at Folsom we are proud to recognize our Folsom community first responders and active military on September 11th and our Veterans on November 11th. We encourage our staff and students to wear red, white, and blue on those days.
On September 11th for Texas First Responders Day, we will have a slideshow after announcements honoring our Folsom first responders and active military. If you or a family member of one of our students would like to be in the slideshow, please send an email with a picture to me at aeturner@prosper-isd.net between now and September 10th. We will also have a moment of silence to commemorate September 11th, 2001 after announcements that day.
On November 11th for Veteran's Day, we invite our Folsom community Veterans in or for our annual parade. As this date gets closer, we will send out an RSVP for our Veterans to join us on that day.
Pastries with the Principal
Throughout the year, we will have Pastries with the Principal events where I would love to connect with you! Our first Pastries with the Principal event will be on September 11th at 8 am in the cafeteria. Save the date if you'd like to hear more about our campus goals for the 26-27 school year! We will have pastries and coffee available during the presentation and meet and greet as well.
β Reminders and Links
Arrival and Dismissal Safety
Students must 'walk their wheels' once on school property. Pleae help us remind students to get off of their bikes and scooters while near our school, to use cross walks, and to follow all rules of the road! Thank you for helping keep our community safe.
Students may not arrive prior to 7:25 am unless utilizing the 7:15 early drop off option. If you are utilizing early morning drop off, you must make sure your student gets to our early arrival staff member by walking your student to the door between the gym and the cafeteria. We appreciate your support in making sure all of our students arrive safely!
Important Links
This Week At A Glance
Together We Champion
Together We Cultivate
Together We Empower
Together We Prosper
π Upcoming Events
π² Stay Connected & Get Involved
Folsom Committee
If you would like to join our Campus Improvement Plan Committee, we are looking for parents/community members who would like to meet with us three times a year to review our progress toward our campus goals! Please email me at aeturner@prosper-isd.net for more information about the meetings.
Folsom Visitors and Volunteers
Lunch Visitors
- Starting September 8th, we are allowing lunch visitors! All visitors that come to eat lunch with a student must be listed in Skyward. We will ask for your driver's license during check-in.
Volunteers and Support
- Please join PTO if you are looking for many ways to get involved with our school and support! See the flyer for more information about joining.
- Calling all volunteers! Are you willing to get copies done for our hard working teachers? Sign up here if you are interested. Please reach out to Mrs. Fields in the front office if you have additional questions.
- All volunteers must have a completed background check. If you are interested in volunteering, you will need to submit an application for a background check each school year. We recommend getting this done now so you don't have to worry about it later in the year. To fill out a form, click here.
Front Office Communication Information
Principal - Ashley Turner - aeturner@prosper-isd.net
Assistant Principal- Nicole Rubin - nkrubin@prosper-isd.net
Counselor - Madeline Winchester - mcwinchester@prosper-isd.net
Registrar - Pat Trevino - folsom-registrar@prosper-isd.net
Receptionist - Polly Fields - pkfields@prosper-isd.net
Secretary - Brenda Carlton - bscarlton@prosper-isd.net
Nurse - Angie Clark - apclark@prosper-isd.net
504 and Testing Coordinator - Melissa Candelaria - mmcandelaria@prosper-isd.net
Data Clerk - Allison Sutton - alsutton@prosper-isd.net (scheduling IEP and 504 meetings)
BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TEXAS
Named by HEBβs Excellence in Education Awards as the Best Large District in the State of Texas, Prosper ISD has an established 67-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics and athletics. Our students and staff are routinely recognized on the local, state, and national levels for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
ABOUT PROSPER ISD
Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 32,000 students in 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, and one early childhood school.
π«Ά THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
In November 2023, an overwhelming majority of voters approved $2.7 billion to continue building excellence in Prosper ISD. Thank you for your continued financial commitment to our district.
And while our facilities are second to none, we know that it is the people who make the difference in Prosper ISD. From our bus drivers to our teachers to our teacher assistants, our staff is here to support students as they pursue their dreams of excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.
Email: folsominfo@prosper-isd.net
Location: 800 Somerville Drive, Prosper, TX 75078
Phone: 945-678-2000