
💜💛 EMPOWER PARENTS: COOLER WEATHER, SAME DRESS CODE! 🍂
As temperatures begin to drop, we want to remind our Empower families that our school dress code has NOT changed!
We understand that parents want to ensure their scholars are warm and comfortable throughout the school day. Please know that classroom temperatures have been adjusted to accommodate the cooler weather.
✅ Approved Classroom Attire: * Empower-approved collared uniform shirts * Solid black sweaters (no logo required) * Empower sweater vests * Empower uniform cardigans
🚫 NOT Permitted in the Classroom: * Hoodies * Non-dress-code-approved jackets * Non-approved sweaters or other outerwear Students will not be permitted to wear non-approved outerwear in the classroom, regardless of the temperature outside.
📣 PARENT ACTION REQUIRED!
We are asking all parents and guardians to:
✅ Check your scholar’s uniform each morning before leaving home to ensure they are following the dress code.
✅ Provide an approved solid black sweater, Empower sweater vest, or Empower cardigan if your scholar needs an additional layer for warmth.
✅ Remind your scholar that hoodies and non-approved jackets or sweaters must be removed before entering the classroom.
✅ Help us avoid unnecessary disruptions by ensuring your scholar arrives at school dressed appropriately and ready to learn.
We appreciate your partnership! Maintaining consistent expectations helps us create a focused, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for every scholar. Thank you for supporting the standards and expectations of Empower Community School! 💜💛
Student Pride Starts with Preparation!
#EmpowerCommunitySchool #EmpowerPride #DressCodeReminder #ParentPartnership #ExcellenceCommunityOpportunity
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💜💛 ¡FAMILIAS DE EMPOWER: ¡EL CLIMA ESTA MAS FRÍO , PERO EL CÓDIGO DE VESTIMENTA SIGUE IGUAL! 🍂
A medida que las temperaturas comienzan a bajar, queremos recordarles a todas las familias de Empower que ¡nuestro código de vestimenta escolar NO ha cambiado!
Entendemos que los padres desean asegurarse de que sus estudiantes estén abrigados y cómodos durante toda la jornada escolar. Queremos que sepan que las temperaturas de los salones se han ajustado para adaptarse al clima más fresco.
✅ Vestimenta Aprobada para el Salón de Clases:
Camisas de uniforme con cuello aprobadas por Empower.
Suéteres negros lisos (no se requiere logotipo).
Chalecos de suéter de Empower.
Cárdigans del uniforme de Empower.
🚫 NO Se Permite en el Salón de Clases:
Sudaderas con capucha (hoodies).
Chaquetas que no estén aprobadas por el código de vestimenta.
Suéteres no aprobados u otras prendas exteriores que no cumplan con el código de vestimenta.
No se permitirá que los estudiantes usen prendas exteriores no aprobadas dentro del salón de clases, sin importar la temperatura exterior.
📣 ¡SE REQUIERE LA COLABORACIÓN DE LOS PADRES!
Les pedimos a todos los padres y tutores que:
✅ Revisen el uniforme de sus estudiantes cada mañana antes de salir de casa para asegurarse de que cumplan con el código de vestimenta.
✅ Proporcionen un suéter negro liso aprobado, un chaleco de suéter de Empower o un cárdigan de Empower si su estudiante necesita una capa adicional para mantenerse abrigado.
✅ Recuerden a sus estudiantes que deben quitarse las sudaderas con capucha (hoodies) y las chaquetas o los suéteres no aprobados antes de entrar al salón de clases.
✅ Nos ayuden a evitar interrupciones innecesarias asegurándose de que sus estudiantes lleguen a la escuela vestidos apropiadamente y listos para aprender.
¡Agradecemos su colaboración! Mantener expectativas consistentes nos ayuda a crear un ambiente de aprendizaje enfocado, respetuoso y libre de distracciones para cada estudiante.
¡Gracias por apoyar las normas y expectativas de Empower Community School! 💜💛
¡El orgullo estudiantil comienza con la preparación!
#EmpowerCommunitySchool #EmpowerPride #RecordatorioDelCódigoDeVestimenta #ColaboraciónConLosPadres #ExcelenciaComunidadOportunidad


🥫💜💛 GATORS GIVE BACK: CAN GOOD DRIVE! 🐊
Empower Community School is coming together to make a difference! 💜
From November 4–16, we are hosting a Canned Food Drive to support families in need throughout our community. We encourage all of our Gator families to participate by donating non-perishable food items!
🥫 Suggested Donations:
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned soups and stews
Canned beans
Pasta and pasta sauce
Rice and other non-perishable food items
👕 DRESS OUT FOR A CAUSE!
On Friday, November 6, and Friday, November 13, students may dress out of their regular school uniforms by bringing at least one canned food item to donate!
Students who do not participate must wear their regular school uniforms. All dress-out clothing must follow the school’s dress code.
💜💛 Small Cans, BIG Impact!
Every donation counts! Let’s show our Gator pride by coming together to help families in need.
🐊 Together, we CAN make a difference!
#EmpowerCommunitySchool #GatorsGiveBack #CanGoodDrive #GatorPride #CommunityStrong
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🥫💜💛 ¡LOS GATORS APOYAN A SU COMUNIDAD! 🐊
¡Empower Community School se une para marcar la diferencia! 💜
Del 4 al 16 de noviembre, estaremos realizando una colecta de alimentos enlatados para apoyar a las familias necesitadas de nuestra comunidad. ¡Invitamos a todas nuestras familias Gator a participar donando alimentos no perecederos!
🥫 Donaciones sugeridas:
- Frutas y verduras enlatadas
- Sopas y guisos enlatados
- Frijoles enlatados
- Pasta y salsa para pasta
- Arroz y otros alimentos no perecederos
👕 ¡VÍSTETE POR UNA BUENA CAUSA!
El viernes 6 y el viernes 13 de noviembre, los estudiantes podrán asistir sin su uniforme escolar si traen al menos un alimento enlatado para donar.
Los estudiantes que no participen deberán usar su uniforme escolar habitual. Toda la ropa deberá cumplir con el código de vestimenta de la escuela.
💜💛 ¡Latas pequeñas, GRAN impacto!
¡Cada donación cuenta! Demostremos nuestro orgullo Gator uniéndonos para ayudar a las familias necesitadas.
🐊 ¡Juntos podemos marcar la diferencia!
#EmpowerCommunitySchool #GatorsGiveBack #OrgulloGator #UnidosPorLaComunidad


Good Afternoon, Empower Families!
This is a friendly reminder that Empower Community School will be CLOSED Thursday, October 29, through Sunday, November 1, 2026, for Fall Break!
📚 Scholars will return to school on Monday, November 2, 2026.
We hope all of our scholars, families, and staff enjoy a safe, relaxing, and wonderful Fall Break! 🍁
We look forward to welcoming our scholars back refreshed and ready to learn!
💜 Enjoy your Fall Break, Empower Family! 🐊
In Partnership,
Dr. B. Tucker
Empower Community School – Lower Campus

🐊❤️ LOWER CAMPUS RED RIBBON WEEK IS HERE! ❤️🐊
Hey, Empower Gators Family ! 💜💛 It’s time to show our school spirit and celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–28! We’re encouraging our scholars to make healthy choices, stay drug-free, and remember that their futures are too bright to let drugs get in the way! 🌟
📅 Check out our daily themes!
Monday, 10/26 – Team Up Against Drugs!
Wear your favorite sports team jersey or athletic gear!
Tuesday, 10/27 – Sock It to Drugs!
Wear your craziest or most mismatched socks!
Wednesday, 10/28 – Gator Fest!
Dress as your favorite book character! Costumes must be school-appropriate. No scary, violent, or gory costumes, please.
Let’s make this week fun, colorful, and meaningful as we encourage our scholars to make positive choices and build a bright future! 💜🐊💛
Together. Relentless. Empowered.


🐊❤️ LOWER CAMPUS RED RIBBON WEEK IS HERE! ❤️🐊
Hey, Empower Gators! 💜💛 It’s time to show our school spirit and celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–28! We’re encouraging our scholars to make healthy choices, stay drug-free, and remember that their futures are too bright to let drugs get in the way! 🌟
📅 Check out our daily themes!
Monday, 10/26 – Team Up Against Drugs!
Wear your favorite sports team jersey or athletic gear!
Tuesday, 10/27 – Sock It to Drugs!
Wear your craziest or most mismatched socks!
Wednesday, 10/28 – Gator Fest!
Dress as your favorite book character! Costumes must be school-appropriate. No scary, violent, or gory costumes, please.
Let’s make this week fun, colorful, and meaningful as we encourage our scholars to make positive choices and build a bright future! 💜🐊💛
Together. Relentless. Empowered.


Good Afternoon, Empower Families!
This Friday, October 23, the Lower Campus is going PINK in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
We invite all of our scholars to wear pink as we come together to raise awareness, show support for those impacted by breast cancer, and celebrate the importance of caring for one another.
Whether it's a pink shirt, pink accessories, or an all-pink outfit, we encourage everyone to participate!
Let's fill our campus with pink and show what it means to be ONE Empower Family!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Together, we can make a difference!
In Partnership,
Dr. B. Tucker
¡Buenas tardes, familias de Empower! 💗
¡Este viernes, 23 de octubre, nuestro Campus de Primaria (Lower Campus) se vestirá de ROSA en reconocimiento al Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama! 🎀
Invitamos a todos nuestros estudiantes a vestir de rosa mientras nos unimos para crear conciencia, mostrar nuestro apoyo a las personas afectadas por el cáncer de mama y celebrar la importancia de cuidarnos unos a otros.
Ya sea una camiseta rosa, accesorios rosados o un conjunto completamente rosa, ¡animamos a todos a participar! 💕
¡Llenemos nuestro campus de rosa y demostremos lo que significa ser UNA SOLA FAMILIA EMPOWER!
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración!
¡Juntos podemos marcar la diferencia! 🎀💗
En colaboración,
Dra. B. Tucker


We are excited to announce Freestyle Friday at Empower Community School – Lower Campus!
This Friday, students will have the opportunity to dress out of their regular school uniforms for just $3.00!
💵 Payment Information:
Cost: $3 per student
Cash payments will be accepted on Friday morning.
Online Option: https://empoweral.revtrak.net/lower-campus-/Freestyle-Friday-LC
Students who do not pay must wear their regular school uniform. Parents will be contacted if students arrive out of uniform without payment.
👕 FREESTYLE FRIDAY DRESS CODE
To ensure that all students are dressed appropriately for school, the following items are NOT permitted:
🚫 No hoodies
🚫 No Crocs
🚫 No ripped jeans
🚫 No crop tops
🚫 No pajama pants or slippers
🚫 No clothing with inappropriate messages or profanity
Important Reminder: All students are welcome to participate in Freestyle Friday. However, participation is a privilege and may be revoked at any time if school expectations or dress code guidelines are not followed.
💛 All proceeds from Freestyle Friday will help support upcoming school events and activities for our students!
Thank you for your continued support in making Empower Lower Campus a fun, positive, and exciting place to learn!
Empower Community School – Lower Campus
💜💛 One Empower Family!
¡VIERNES DE ESTILO LIBRE – 16 DE OCTUBRE DE 2026!
¡Nos complace anunciar el Viernes de Estilo Libre en Empower Community School – Campus Inferior!
¡Este viernes, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de venir vestidos con ropa diferente a su uniforme escolar habitual por solo $3.00!
💵 INFORMACIÓN DE PAGO
Costo: $3 por estudiante
Pago en efectivo: Se aceptará el viernes por la mañana.
Opción de pago en línea: https://empoweral.revtrak.net/lower-campus-/Freestyle-Friday-LC
Los estudiantes que no paguen deberán usar su uniforme escolar habitual. Se contactará a los padres si un estudiante llega sin uniforme y sin haber realizado el pago.
👕 CÓDIGO DE VESTIMENTA PARA EL VIERNES DE ESTILO LIBRE
Para garantizar que todos los estudiantes estén vestidos apropiadamente para la escuela, NO se permite lo siguiente:
🚫 Sudaderas con capucha
🚫 Zapatos Crocs
🚫 Jeans rotos
🚫 Blusas cortas (crop tops)
🚫 Pantalones de pijama ni pantuflas
🚫 Ropa con mensajes inapropiados o lenguaje obsceno
📢 Recordatorio importante: Todos los estudiantes pueden participar en el Viernes de Estilo Libre. Sin embargo, la participación es un privilegio y puede revocarse en cualquier momento si no se cumplen las expectativas académicas o las normas del código de vestimenta.
💛 ¡Todas las ganancias del Viernes de Estilo Libre ayudarán a apoyar los próximos eventos y actividades escolares para nuestros estudiantes!
¡Gracias por su apoyo continuo para hacer de Empower Community School – Campus Inferior un lugar divertido, positivo y emocionante para aprender!
Empower Community School – Campus Inferior
💜💛 ¡Una sola familia Empower!


📸 Say Cheese, Empower Gators! 💜
Picture Day is coming up on Tomorrow , October 15, 2026! All students and staff will be photographed for PowerSchool and the school yearbook. Please review the flyer for the required dress guidelines and make sure everyone is picture-ready!
We can’t wait to capture these memories together!
-Administration
📸 ¡Sonrían, Gators de Empower! 💜
¡El Día de Fotos se acerca! Será mañana, 15 de octubre de 2026. Todos los estudiantes y miembros del personal serán fotografiados para PowerSchool y el anuario escolar. Por favor, revise el volante para conocer los requisitos de vestimenta y asegúrese de que todos estén preparados para las fotos.
¡Estamos emocionados de capturar estos recuerdos juntos!
— Admin

🥛 Lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request. Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures!
#EmpowerGators #SchoolLunch #FuelYourFuture #TogetherRelentlessEmpowered

🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Colors of Our Cultures Day! 🎉
Dear Empower Families,
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Empower Lower Campus will host Colors of Our Cultures Day on Wednesday, October 14! Our theme is “We Are Dreamers! / ¡Somos Soñadores!”
This celebration provides our scholars with an opportunity to learn about Hispanic and Latino histories, cultures, and traditions; appreciate the diversity within our Empower family; and reflect on their dreams for the future.
🌎 Grade-Level Country and Color Assignments
Each grade level will explore a Spanish-speaking country or territory. Students are invited to participate by wearing a shirt featuring one or more of the colors from their grade level's assigned flag.
🇲🇽 Kindergarten – Mexico: Green, White, or Red
🇨🇴 1st Grade – Colombia: Yellow, Blue, or Red
🇦🇷 2nd Grade – Argentina: Light Blue or White
🇵🇷 3rd Grade – Puerto Rico: Red, White, or Blue
🇪🇸 4th Grade – Spain: Red or Yellow
❤️ Celebrate Your Heritage!
Students of Hispanic or Latino heritage are welcome to wear traditional or culturally significant attire that represents their family's heritage. All other students are encouraged to participate by wearing a shirt in their grade level's assigned flag colors. Participation is optional, and regular school uniforms are always welcome.
📌 A Few Important Reminders:
Participation is optional.
Students participating by wearing colorful shirts should wear uniform-approved bottoms.
Regular school uniforms are always welcome.
No special purchases are necessary. Students may participate using clothing they already own.
We look forward to celebrating the dreams, traditions, and diverse backgrounds that make our Empower family special. Thank you for partnering with us to help our scholars learn about other cultures and develop an appreciation for the people and communities around them!
We Are Dreamers! / ¡Somos Soñadores! 🌎✨
This is a friendly reminder that Friday, October 9, will be an E-Learning Day and Parent Conference Day. Students will not report to campus and will complete their assigned learning activities from home.
Teachers will also be meeting with families for parent conferences throughout the day. Please be sure to connect with your child’s teacher regarding your scheduled conference time.
We look forward to partnering with you as we close out the first nine weeks and continue supporting your scholar’s growth and success.
Please see the attached flyer for a quick reminder.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
In Partnership,
Dr. B. Tucker

💻 Reminder: Friday, October 9 is an E-Learning Day—no school on campus.
🥛 Lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request. Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures.
#EmpowerGators #SchoolLunch #FuelYourFuture

We’re excited to celebrate our first House Color Day on Friday, October 2! We can’t wait to see our scholars showing their House pride and filling our campus with red, black, green, and blue!
Students are invited to wear their House shirt or House colors for the day. House Color Day is a fun way for our scholars to celebrate belonging, build connections, and strengthen our ECS family.
Need a House shirt? Official House shirts are available through the Ron Clark Academy store, and we’ve also included Amazon options. Please see the attached flyer for QR codes. And no worries—a House shirt is not required! Any school-appropriate shirt in your scholar’s House color is perfect.
If you’re unsure which House your child belongs to, please reach out to your scholar’s teacher.
We’re looking forward to a fun day of House pride, school spirit, and community!
Four Houses. One ECS Family. Limitless Potential. 💜
In Partnership,
Dr. B. Tucker


Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, October 15, 2026! All students and staff will be photographed for PowerSchool and the school yearbook. Please review the flyer for the required dress guidelines and make sure everyone is picture-ready!
We can’t wait to capture these memories together!
-Administration
📸 ¡Sonrían, Gators de Empower! 💜
¡El Día de Fotos se acerca! Será el jueves, 15 de octubre de 2026. Todos los estudiantes y miembros del personal serán fotografiados para PowerSchool y el anuario escolar. Por favor, revise el volante para conocer los requisitos de vestimenta y asegúrese de que todos estén preparados para las fotos.
¡Estamos emocionados de capturar estos recuerdos juntos!
— Admin

We’re excited to celebrate our first House Color Day on Friday, October 2! We can’t wait to see our scholars showing their House pride and filling our campus with red, black, green, and blue!
Students are invited to wear their House shirt or House colors for the day. House Color Day is a fun way for our scholars to celebrate belonging, build connections, and strengthen our ECS family.
Need a House shirt? Official House shirts are available through the Ron Clark Academy store, and we’ve also included Amazon options. Please see the attached flyer for QR codes. And no worries—a House shirt is not required! Any school-appropriate shirt in your scholar’s House color is perfect.
If you’re unsure which House your child belongs to, please reach out to your scholar’s teacher.
We’re looking forward to a fun day of House pride, school spirit, and community!
Four Houses. One ECS Family. Limitless Potential. 💜
In Partnership,
Dr. B. Tucker


🥛 Lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request.
💜💛 Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures. #EmpowerGators #SchoolLunch


We’re excited to celebrate our first House Color Day on Friday, October 2! We can’t wait to see our scholars showing their House pride and filling our campus with red, black, green, and blue!
Students are invited to wear their House shirt or House colors for the day. House Color Day is a fun way for our scholars to celebrate belonging, build connections, and strengthen our ECS family.
Need a House shirt? Official House shirts are available through the Ron Clark Academy store, and we’ve also included Amazon options. Please see the attached flyer for QR codes. And no worries—a House shirt is not required! Any school-appropriate shirt in your scholar’s House color is perfect.
If you’re unsure which House your child belongs to, please reach out to your scholar’s teacher.
We’re looking forward to a fun day of House pride, school spirit, and community!
Four Houses. One ECS Family. Limitless Potential. 💜
In Partnership,
Dr. B. Tucker


We’re excited to celebrate our first House Color Day on Friday, October 2! We can’t wait to see our scholars showing their House pride and filling our campus with red, black, green, and blue!
Students are invited to wear their House shirt or House colors for the day. House Color Day is a fun way for our scholars to celebrate belonging, build connections, and strengthen our ECS family.
Need a House shirt? Official House shirts are available through the Ron Clark Academy store, and we’ve also included Amazon options. Please see the attached flyer for QR codes. And no worries—a House shirt is not required! Any school-appropriate shirt in your scholar’s House color is perfect.
If you’re unsure which House your child belongs to, please reach out to your scholar’s teacher.
We’re looking forward to a fun day of House pride, school spirit, and community!
Four Houses. One ECS Family. Limitless Potential. 💜
In Partnership,
Dr. B. Tucker


🥛 Lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request. Be sure to check out this week’s full breakfast and lunch menu!
💜💛 Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures. #EmpowerGators #SchoolLunch #FuelYourFuture #TogetherRelentlessEmpowered
