
Hey Falcon Families! 🦅
We’ve got ONE MORE WEEK to sell cookie dough and help our school soar!
Let's make this final week the best one yet!
Go Falcons!!


TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh


Show your Bucs pride tomorrow—wear your team colors! ❤️🖤 Let’s fill the halls with red and black! 🏈 Go Bucs!


➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 3 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Integer Operations."
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!


More choices. More options. More to explore!
The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.
📣 Save the date!
The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.
📣 Save the date!


🚨 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Reminder! 🚨
We’re off to a great start—but we need YOUR help to reach our $35,000 goal to support student & staff incentives and school improvements!
🗓️ Fundraiser runs through October 2
🌐 Register & start selling here:
👉 https://www.fundsrus.net/organizations/fishhawk-creek-es/
🎉 Prize Highlights:
Sell 20 items for a chance to attend a Limo Lunch at Outback Steakhouse with the Principal!
Top classrooms in Primary & Intermediate win a Pizza Party!
Choose “Principal Coop Stevie” to enter a drawing for a VIP Lunch!
Plus, tons of individual prizes to earn!
Let’s keep the cookie dough rolling and make this our best fundraiser yet! 🍪💙
#CookieDoughFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #FishhawkCreekES #FundraiserGoals
We’re off to a great start—but we need YOUR help to reach our $35,000 goal to support student & staff incentives and school improvements!
🗓️ Fundraiser runs through October 2
🌐 Register & start selling here:
👉 https://www.fundsrus.net/organizations/fishhawk-creek-es/
🎉 Prize Highlights:
Sell 20 items for a chance to attend a Limo Lunch at Outback Steakhouse with the Principal!
Top classrooms in Primary & Intermediate win a Pizza Party!
Choose “Principal Coop Stevie” to enter a drawing for a VIP Lunch!
Plus, tons of individual prizes to earn!
Let’s keep the cookie dough rolling and make this our best fundraiser yet! 🍪💙
#CookieDoughFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #FishhawkCreekES #FundraiserGoals


Join us for the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Children’s Festival and Seniors’ Fair this Saturday, September 27, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Alonso High School.
This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.
The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.
This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!
This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.
The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.
This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!


📚 Conference Night – Thursday, September 25 📚
Families, mark your calendars!
Join us for Conference Night on Thursday, 9/25 from 4:00–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss progress, and ask questions.
✅ Be sure to schedule a time to meet with your teacher!
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support your child’s success! 💙
#ConferenceNight #FamilyEngagement #FishhawkCreekES #PartnerInLearning
Families, mark your calendars!
Join us for Conference Night on Thursday, 9/25 from 4:00–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss progress, and ask questions.
✅ Be sure to schedule a time to meet with your teacher!
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support your child’s success! 💙
#ConferenceNight #FamilyEngagement #FishhawkCreekES #PartnerInLearning


🌟 Middle School Magnet Showcase 🌟
Parents and Students:
Join us on Conference Night, September 25th, in the Media Center from 4:00–7:00 PM to explore exciting opportunities for your child’s middle school journey!
Representatives from several Magnet Schools in our district will be present to share information about their unique programs. These schools offer specialized curricula designed to engage and inspire students in areas such as STEM, the arts, international studies, and more.
Come learn about some of our Middle School magnet programs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Parents and Students:
Join us on Conference Night, September 25th, in the Media Center from 4:00–7:00 PM to explore exciting opportunities for your child’s middle school journey!
Representatives from several Magnet Schools in our district will be present to share information about their unique programs. These schools offer specialized curricula designed to engage and inspire students in areas such as STEM, the arts, international studies, and more.
Come learn about some of our Middle School magnet programs.
We look forward to seeing you there!


📚👨👧👦 Calling All Dads and Father Figures! 👨👦📚
Join us for Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Thursday, September 25! 🎉
This special day is all about celebrating the important role fathers and father figures play in a child’s education. Your presence matters — and it sends a powerful message of support and encouragement.
✅ Date: Thursday, September 25
✅ Hosted by: Hillsborough County Public Schools, Department of Family and Community Engagement
Let’s show up, support our kids, and strengthen our community together. We can't wait to see you there!
#DadsTakeYourChildToSchoolDay #FathersInEducation #CommunityEngagement
Join us for Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Thursday, September 25! 🎉
This special day is all about celebrating the important role fathers and father figures play in a child’s education. Your presence matters — and it sends a powerful message of support and encouragement.
✅ Date: Thursday, September 25
✅ Hosted by: Hillsborough County Public Schools, Department of Family and Community Engagement
Let’s show up, support our kids, and strengthen our community together. We can't wait to see you there!
#DadsTakeYourChildToSchoolDay #FathersInEducation #CommunityEngagement


Happy Friday, FHC Families! 💚
Today was a fantastic day as our students wrapped up Start with Hello Week by proudly wearing green! 💚
Be sure to check out this week's Falcon Blast for the latest school news and to see special recognition of some of our amazing students!
Have a wonderful weekend—we’ll see you back soon! 🦅
GO FALCONS!!
#StartWithHello #FalconBlast #FishhawkCreekES #FHCFridayVibes


🍪 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kick-Off! 🍪
We’re thrilled to announce that our Cookie Dough Fundraiser kicks off today! Your child should have brought home important information and brochures from Nancy Daniels and Cookie Dough & More, provided by American Fundraising.
This year, our goal is to raise $35,000 to support student and staff incentives as well as school improvements. Every order helps us get closer to that goal—thank you for your support!
📅 Fundraiser Dates:
September 18 – October 2
🎁 Register Online & Claim Your First Prize!
Get started by registering your child online here:
👉 https://www.fundsrus.net/organizations/fishhawk-creek-es/
We’re thrilled to announce that our Cookie Dough Fundraiser kicks off today! Your child should have brought home important information and brochures from Nancy Daniels and Cookie Dough & More, provided by American Fundraising.
This year, our goal is to raise $35,000 to support student and staff incentives as well as school improvements. Every order helps us get closer to that goal—thank you for your support!
📅 Fundraiser Dates:
September 18 – October 2
🎁 Register Online & Claim Your First Prize!
Get started by registering your child online here:
👉 https://www.fundsrus.net/organizations/fishhawk-creek-es/


📚✨ Author Visit Alert! ✨📚
We’re thrilled to welcome Justin Colón, children’s book author, to Fishhawk Creek Elementary on October 1st for a special presentation to our students—sponsored by our amazing PTA!
Justin’s stories inspire imagination, kindness, and creativity, and we’re excited for our students to meet him in person. 💬📖
🛍️ LAST CHANCE to order a signed copy of his books is TOMORROW!
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a personalized keepsake from the author himself.
📌 Order forms and details were sent home—be sure to return them by Tuesday, September 16 to secure your signed copy!
Thank you to our PTA for making this exciting event possible! 💚
We’re thrilled to welcome Justin Colón, children’s book author, to Fishhawk Creek Elementary on October 1st for a special presentation to our students—sponsored by our amazing PTA!
Justin’s stories inspire imagination, kindness, and creativity, and we’re excited for our students to meet him in person. 💬📖
🛍️ LAST CHANCE to order a signed copy of his books is TOMORROW!
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a personalized keepsake from the author himself.
📌 Order forms and details were sent home—be sure to return them by Tuesday, September 16 to secure your signed copy!
Thank you to our PTA for making this exciting event possible! 💚





Start with Hello week is here! This week, our school is excited to celebrate Start with Hello week, a special program designed to promote inclusion and kindness among students. From greetings to making friends, small acts create a warm community. Parents, encourage your children to participate and share their stories at home! Let's spread positivity everywhere we go! #StartWithHelloWeek


It's National Arts in Education Week! 🎨🎭 HCPS celebrates the importance of arts education, which fosters creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking across our district. Whether through painting, music, dance, or theater, the arts enrich student learning.


During National Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month, our school district celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino communities. 🇲🇽🇨🇺🇸🇻


CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS! 🖍️ It’s time to show off your creativity with our Every Day Matters Poster Contest. In partnership with United Way Suncoast, we’re challenging students to show why coming to school every day makes a difference. Use a powerful slogan, meaningful artwork, or both to share your unique perspective on what motivates you to show up.
The contest will run through Friday, October 10. Posters must be submitted through your art teacher and sent via school mail to our K-12 Arts Supervisor, Laura Hobby.
The contest will run through Friday, October 10. Posters must be submitted through your art teacher and sent via school mail to our K-12 Arts Supervisor, Laura Hobby.



Wishing all our Falcon families a wonderful weekend! Don’t forget to check out this week’s Falcon Blast for the latest school news and updates.🦅✨
Go Falcons!!
https://youtu.be/-I7vtDwNnQU?feature=shared

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR! 🎉 Math Homework Hotline is ready to kick off a new season. Tonight's topic is Sums and Differences of Rational Numbers.
Join hosts Maggie Mixon and Kenella Prato live at 6 p.m. Tutors will begin taking calls starting at 5:30 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Math Homework Hotline airs on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
Join hosts Maggie Mixon and Kenella Prato live at 6 p.m. Tutors will begin taking calls starting at 5:30 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Math Homework Hotline airs on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!


Today, we take a moment to remember and honor those affected by September 11, 2001. We also want to recognize the heroes who stepped up and emphasize the importance of coming together as a school community. 🇺🇸
