It is important to keep up with how your student is doing in school. One of the best ways to do this is to log in to FOCUS on a regular basis to keep an eye on their progress as they move through the school year. If you don't have a FOCUS account yet, it is easy to sign up. To learn how, visit our FOCUS log in page to sign up or take a look at these easy to follow instructions in English, Spanish and Creole!
🎨📝 Calling All Student Artists and Writers!
November is Native American Heritage Month, and Monroe County School District encourages students to participate in Florida's 2026 Native American Heritage Month contests!
This year's theme, “Celebrating Florida's Native American Heritage,” invites students to explore and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans throughout Florida.
🌟 Opportunities to Participate:
🎨 Grades K–3: Student Art Contest
✍️ Grades 4–12: Student Essay Contest
🏆 Excellence in Education Award: Nominate an outstanding educator!
📅 Submission Deadline: November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
We encourage our talented MCSD students to showcase their creativity, share what they've learned, and celebrate Florida's Native American heritage!
🔗 Click here for contest details, guidelines, and submission information.
🗳️🇺🇸 REMINDER, KLS FAMILIES! 🇺🇸🗳️
There will be NO BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd, due to Election Day!
📅 Tuesday, November 3rd
🚫 No Morning Tutoring
🚫 No After-School Tutoring
We encourage everyone to make your voice heard-go out and vote! ❤️🤍💙
🌪️ Go Tornados! 🌪️
There will be NO BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd, due to Election Day!
📅 Tuesday, November 3rd
🚫 No Morning Tutoring
🚫 No After-School Tutoring
We encourage everyone to make your voice heard-go out and vote! ❤️🤍💙
🌪️ Go Tornados! 🌪️
🍁🦃 HELLO, NOVEMBER, TORNADOS! 🦃🍁
November is here, and we have a month full of special events, dress-up days, family fun, and Thanksgiving celebrations at Key Largo School! 🌪️🧡
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
🇺🇸 Tuesday, November 10th
- Veterans Day Tribute & Ceremony at 9:00 AM
- Wear RED, WHITE & BLUE! ❤️🤍💙
- 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Published
- Deadline to RSVP for our Holiday Family Meal!
🇺🇸 Wednesday, November 11th - NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day
🥒 Friday, November 13th - National Pickle Day Dress-Up! Wear your favorite pickle gear or GREEN! 💚
- 📸 Picture Retake Day – Including Clubs & Sports!
🍽️🦃 Tuesday, November 17th – Holiday Family Meal! We are excited to invite our KLS families to join their child for a special holiday lunch! ❤️
🦃 Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th - NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break!
📌 Save our November Specials & Dress-Up Calendar to keep track of all the exciting things happening at KLS!
We are so thankful for our amazing Tornado students, families, teachers, and staff who make Key Largo School such a special place! 🧡🌪️
November is here, and we have a month full of special events, dress-up days, family fun, and Thanksgiving celebrations at Key Largo School! 🌪️🧡
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
🇺🇸 Tuesday, November 10th
- Veterans Day Tribute & Ceremony at 9:00 AM
- Wear RED, WHITE & BLUE! ❤️🤍💙
- 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Published
- Deadline to RSVP for our Holiday Family Meal!
🇺🇸 Wednesday, November 11th - NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day
🥒 Friday, November 13th - National Pickle Day Dress-Up! Wear your favorite pickle gear or GREEN! 💚
- 📸 Picture Retake Day – Including Clubs & Sports!
🍽️🦃 Tuesday, November 17th – Holiday Family Meal! We are excited to invite our KLS families to join their child for a special holiday lunch! ❤️
🦃 Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th - NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break!
📌 Save our November Specials & Dress-Up Calendar to keep track of all the exciting things happening at KLS!
We are so thankful for our amazing Tornado students, families, teachers, and staff who make Key Largo School such a special place! 🧡🌪️
Open enrollment is October 26–November 13, 2026. All MCSD employees must complete the enrollment process, even if making no changes. Don’t miss the deadline!
📚✏️ KLS Tutoring Starts Tomorrow! 🌪️💙💛
Just a friendly reminder that our before- and after-school tutoring programs begin tomorrow, Monday, October 19th!
🌞 MORNING TUTORING:
If your child is signed up for morning tutoring, please pull around to the bus circle for drop-off.
⏰ Drop-off begins at 7:15 AM, and the gate closes promptly at 7:30 AM.
🚗 Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to morning tutoring.
🚌 AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING:
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 Mondays and Tuesdays
Please remember that tutoring schedules vary by grade level and teacher/tutor. Some students will attend once a week, while others may attend multiple days.
🚌 Bus transportation is available for after-school tutoring only.
Our tutoring programs provide extra support in targeted academic areas to help students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and continue making progress!
We can't wait to see our Tornados tomorrow! 🌪️📚💛💙
Just a friendly reminder that our before- and after-school tutoring programs begin tomorrow, Monday, October 19th!
🌞 MORNING TUTORING:
If your child is signed up for morning tutoring, please pull around to the bus circle for drop-off.
⏰ Drop-off begins at 7:15 AM, and the gate closes promptly at 7:30 AM.
🚗 Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to morning tutoring.
🚌 AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING:
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 Mondays and Tuesdays
Please remember that tutoring schedules vary by grade level and teacher/tutor. Some students will attend once a week, while others may attend multiple days.
🚌 Bus transportation is available for after-school tutoring only.
Our tutoring programs provide extra support in targeted academic areas to help students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and continue making progress!
We can't wait to see our Tornados tomorrow! 🌪️📚💛💙
🧡🧡 WEAR ORANGE FOR UNITY DAY! 🧡🧡
This Wednesday, October 21st, Key Largo School is coming together to celebrate National Unity Day! 🧡
We encourage all of our Tornados to WEAR ORANGE to show that we stand together for kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and a bully-free school! 🧡🖤
Let's fill our hallways with ORANGE and send a powerful message that everyone belongs, everyone matters, and kindness makes a difference! 🧡
🌪️ Together, we are TORNADO STRONG! 🧡🖤
This Wednesday, October 21st, Key Largo School is coming together to celebrate National Unity Day! 🧡
We encourage all of our Tornados to WEAR ORANGE to show that we stand together for kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and a bully-free school! 🧡🖤
Let's fill our hallways with ORANGE and send a powerful message that everyone belongs, everyone matters, and kindness makes a difference! 🧡
🌪️ Together, we are TORNADO STRONG! 🧡🖤
⚽ Calling all 4th and 5th graders! Come try out for our school’s soccer team!
📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 3:45 p.m.
📍 Meet on the soccer field
Athletes must bring a water bottle and wear shorts, a shirt, and sneakers or cleats. No Crocs or sandals.
Bring your energy, hustle, and team spirit!
📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 3:45 p.m.
📍 Meet on the soccer field
Athletes must bring a water bottle and wear shorts, a shirt, and sneakers or cleats. No Crocs or sandals.
Bring your energy, hustle, and team spirit!
👻🎃 Calling All 4th & 5th Graders! 🎃👻
Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR afternoon at the KLS Halloween Social! 🦇🕸️
📅 Friday, October 30th
⏰ 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
🎟️ Admission: $5 per student
👻 No Masks Allowed
💜 PARENTS, DON'T WAIT! 💜
Tickets must be purchased in advance! Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to prepay your child's $5 admission.
🎟️ Ticket sales are open NOW through Friday, October 30th, at 12:00 NOON!
🍕 Students should bring cash if they would like to purchase pizza, soda, or dessert during the social!
🧡 Don't miss out on an afternoon of Halloween fun with friends!
Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR afternoon at the KLS Halloween Social! 🦇🕸️
📅 Friday, October 30th
⏰ 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
🎟️ Admission: $5 per student
👻 No Masks Allowed
💜 PARENTS, DON'T WAIT! 💜
Tickets must be purchased in advance! Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to prepay your child's $5 admission.
🎟️ Ticket sales are open NOW through Friday, October 30th, at 12:00 NOON!
🍕 Students should bring cash if they would like to purchase pizza, soda, or dessert during the social!
🧡 Don't miss out on an afternoon of Halloween fun with friends!
🩸🎃 DONATE BLOOD & SAVE LIVES! 🎃🩸
It's going to be a SPOOK-tacular day of giving at Key Largo School! 👻❤️
🚨 The OneBlood Big Red Bus is coming to KLS! 🚨
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Key Largo School
Roll up your sleeves, be someone's hero, and enjoy some fang-tastic donor perks! 🧛♂️🦇
🎁 All donors receive:
🎟️ TWO tickets to By Brothers Family Park
👕 A Halloween-themed T-shirt
❤️ A FREE wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening!
🩸 Small Act. Big Impact. Your donation could help save lives and make a BIG difference in our community!
📲 Appointments are encouraged! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use Sponsor Code: 3895.
🪪 Photo ID required. Donor gifts are subject to offer terms.
Let's show everyone that our KLS Tornado family has a BIG heart! 🌪️❤️
It's going to be a SPOOK-tacular day of giving at Key Largo School! 👻❤️
🚨 The OneBlood Big Red Bus is coming to KLS! 🚨
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Key Largo School
Roll up your sleeves, be someone's hero, and enjoy some fang-tastic donor perks! 🧛♂️🦇
🎁 All donors receive:
🎟️ TWO tickets to By Brothers Family Park
👕 A Halloween-themed T-shirt
❤️ A FREE wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening!
🩸 Small Act. Big Impact. Your donation could help save lives and make a BIG difference in our community!
📲 Appointments are encouraged! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use Sponsor Code: 3895.
🪪 Photo ID required. Donor gifts are subject to offer terms.
Let's show everyone that our KLS Tornado family has a BIG heart! 🌪️❤️
🎃👻 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT KLS! 👻🎃
The KLS PTA SPOOKTACULAR is NEXT FRIDAY, and you won't want to miss this frightfully fun evening! 🧡🖤
🎟️ PRE-SALE IS HAPPENING NOW! Don't wait! Pre-sale ends THIS FRIDAY!
Get ready for a BOO-tiful night packed with family fun! 🕸️✨
🎃 Games & Activities
🎨 Crafts & Face Painting
🍕 Delicious Food
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat with Local Businesses & First Responders
🎶 LIVE DJ & Music
👻 And TONS of Spooktacular Fun!
🧙♀️ Grab your costumes, bring the whole family, and join us for a night of spooky smiles, sweet treats, and unforgettable memories!
🧡 A HUGE thank you to our amazing KLS PTA, local businesses, and first responders for helping make this special event possible!
🌪️ Let's make this a SPOOKTACULAR night to remember, Tornados!
The KLS PTA SPOOKTACULAR is NEXT FRIDAY, and you won't want to miss this frightfully fun evening! 🧡🖤
🎟️ PRE-SALE IS HAPPENING NOW! Don't wait! Pre-sale ends THIS FRIDAY!
Get ready for a BOO-tiful night packed with family fun! 🕸️✨
🎃 Games & Activities
🎨 Crafts & Face Painting
🍕 Delicious Food
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat with Local Businesses & First Responders
🎶 LIVE DJ & Music
👻 And TONS of Spooktacular Fun!
🧙♀️ Grab your costumes, bring the whole family, and join us for a night of spooky smiles, sweet treats, and unforgettable memories!
🧡 A HUGE thank you to our amazing KLS PTA, local businesses, and first responders for helping make this special event possible!
🌪️ Let's make this a SPOOKTACULAR night to remember, Tornados!
🏁🏎️ START YOUR ENGINES, KLS! 🏎️🏁
Get ready for some high-speed excitement! 💙💛 Key Largo School families, friends, faculty, and staff have an EXCLUSIVE opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship! 🏆
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
📍 Homestead-Miami Speedway
🎟️ Enjoy special discounted ticket prices and cheer on your favorite drivers while sitting together with your KLS family!
⏰ HURRY! Tickets must be purchased by Friday, October 16th!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your tickets!
📧 Questions? Contact Michael Morera at mamorera@nascar.com or 305-230-5211.
🏁 Let's bring some TORNADO SPIRIT to the track! 🌪️💙💛
#KeyLargoSchool #KLSTornados #NASCAR #ChampionshipWeekend #HomesteadMiamiSpeedway
Get ready for some high-speed excitement! 💙💛 Key Largo School families, friends, faculty, and staff have an EXCLUSIVE opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship! 🏆
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
📍 Homestead-Miami Speedway
🎟️ Enjoy special discounted ticket prices and cheer on your favorite drivers while sitting together with your KLS family!
⏰ HURRY! Tickets must be purchased by Friday, October 16th!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your tickets!
📧 Questions? Contact Michael Morera at mamorera@nascar.com or 305-230-5211.
🏁 Let's bring some TORNADO SPIRIT to the track! 🌪️💙💛
#KeyLargoSchool #KLSTornados #NASCAR #ChampionshipWeekend #HomesteadMiamiSpeedway
🌪️💙💛 Support our KLS Safety Patrol! 💛💙🌪️
Join us for the Key Largo School Safety Patrol Annual Auction, supporting our 5th Grade Safety Patrol and their Washington, D.C. trip! 🇺🇸✨
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Reefhouse Resort & Marina – Largo Key Ballroom
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🍹 Cash Bar
🎁 Silent Auction & Wine Pull
Can’t make it in person? No problem! Scan the QR code on the flyer to join the auction online and support our Safety Patrol from anywhere! 📱🙌
Come out for a fun evening while helping our Tornados make their Washington, D.C. experience one to remember! 🌪️❤️🤍💙
Join us for the Key Largo School Safety Patrol Annual Auction, supporting our 5th Grade Safety Patrol and their Washington, D.C. trip! 🇺🇸✨
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Reefhouse Resort & Marina – Largo Key Ballroom
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🍹 Cash Bar
🎁 Silent Auction & Wine Pull
Can’t make it in person? No problem! Scan the QR code on the flyer to join the auction online and support our Safety Patrol from anywhere! 📱🙌
Come out for a fun evening while helping our Tornados make their Washington, D.C. experience one to remember! 🌪️❤️🤍💙
🚒🔥 Fire Safety & Prevention Day is coming to KLS! 🔥🚒
This Wednesday, October 7th, our Tornados will welcome our local firefighters for a special day of learning! ❤️👨🚒
Students will get an up-close look at the fire trucks and firefighting equipment while learning important fire safety and prevention tips to help keep themselves and others safe. 🚒🧯🔥
A big THANK YOU to our local firefighters for taking the time to visit KLS and teach our students such important life-saving lessons! 💙💛
🌪️ Join the Storm!
This Wednesday, October 7th, our Tornados will welcome our local firefighters for a special day of learning! ❤️👨🚒
Students will get an up-close look at the fire trucks and firefighting equipment while learning important fire safety and prevention tips to help keep themselves and others safe. 🚒🧯🔥
A big THANK YOU to our local firefighters for taking the time to visit KLS and teach our students such important life-saving lessons! 💙💛
🌪️ Join the Storm!
🎭✨ CALLING ALL FUTURE STARS! ✨🎭
KLS Drama is getting ready for our next production, and we’re looking for students in Grades 3–8 who are ready to take the stage! 🌟
🎬 Auditions:
📅 Thursday & Friday, October 8 & 9
⏰ After school until 5:30 PM
📍 Students should report to the library when buses are called.
🚗 Parent Pick-Up: 5:30 PM in the parking lot by the cafeteria.
Before auditioning, please keep the rehearsal schedule in mind. Most rehearsals will take place Thursday and Friday after school and on Sunday afternoons.
🎟️ Performances are planned for the first two weekends in December.
Can’t make this production work with your schedule? No worries! There will be another opportunity to join KLS Drama when we begin Beetlejuice in the spring! 🖤💚
❓ Questions? Contact Ms. Z at 305-453-1255 ext. 57318.
We can’t wait to see our talented Tornados shine on stage! 🌪️🎭✨
KLS Drama is getting ready for our next production, and we’re looking for students in Grades 3–8 who are ready to take the stage! 🌟
🎬 Auditions:
📅 Thursday & Friday, October 8 & 9
⏰ After school until 5:30 PM
📍 Students should report to the library when buses are called.
🚗 Parent Pick-Up: 5:30 PM in the parking lot by the cafeteria.
Before auditioning, please keep the rehearsal schedule in mind. Most rehearsals will take place Thursday and Friday after school and on Sunday afternoons.
🎟️ Performances are planned for the first two weekends in December.
Can’t make this production work with your schedule? No worries! There will be another opportunity to join KLS Drama when we begin Beetlejuice in the spring! 🖤💚
❓ Questions? Contact Ms. Z at 305-453-1255 ext. 57318.
We can’t wait to see our talented Tornados shine on stage! 🌪️🎭✨
Check out our October Specials & Dress-Up Calendar! 🍬🕸️ We have lots of fun happening at KLS this month, so be sure to mark your calendars!
📸 October 1 – School Picture Day
💃 October 2 – K–2 Hispanic Heritage Parade
🎃 October 23 – Spooktacular
🧡 October 21 – Unity Day — Wear ORANGE!
👻 October 30 – Halloween Costume Parade
Plus, don’t forget there is NO SCHOOL on October 12 & 13 for Professional Days.
It’s going to be a SPOOKTACULAR month at KLS! 🕷️🎃🧡
🌪️ Join the Storm! 🌪️
📸✨ TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY! ✨📸
Get those smiles ready, Tornados! 🌪️💙💛
📅 Thursday, October 1st
📍 Key Largo School
Students will be taking their school pictures tomorrow, so come dressed and ready to SMILE! 😁📷
📸 Order your child’s photos here: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001402791
You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to order.
We can’t wait to see all of our amazing KLS Tornados looking picture-perfect! 💙💛🌪️
Get those smiles ready, Tornados! 🌪️💙💛
📅 Thursday, October 1st
📍 Key Largo School
Students will be taking their school pictures tomorrow, so come dressed and ready to SMILE! 😁📷
📸 Order your child’s photos here: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001402791
You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to order.
We can’t wait to see all of our amazing KLS Tornados looking picture-perfect! 💙💛🌪️
⚽💙💛 SOCCER TRYOUTS ARE COMING! 💛💙⚽
Calling all KLS Tornados in grades 6–8! 🌪️ It’s time to lace up those cleats and hit the field!
📅 October 15
⏰ 3:45–5:00 PM
📍 Key Largo School
⚽ Boys & Girls • Grades 6–8
‼️ IMPORTANT: Students MUST have an up-to-date physical and completed athletic packet in order to participate in tryouts.
Bring your energy, your skills, and your Tornado pride! 🌪️⚽💙💛
Calling all KLS Tornados in grades 6–8! 🌪️ It’s time to lace up those cleats and hit the field!
📅 October 15
⏰ 3:45–5:00 PM
📍 Key Largo School
⚽ Boys & Girls • Grades 6–8
‼️ IMPORTANT: Students MUST have an up-to-date physical and completed athletic packet in order to participate in tryouts.
Bring your energy, your skills, and your Tornado pride! 🌪️⚽💙💛
💜 Stronger Families. Stronger Community. 💜
KLS families, we’re sharing a great resource from the Guidance/Care Center!
Parents and caregivers are invited to join the Parent Prevention Resource Network to stay connected with helpful information and resources for Monroe County families.
📧 Monthly newsletters delivered right to your inbox
📅 Updates on local events, trainings & opportunities
💜 Helpful resources for prevention, mental wellness, substance use & family support
📱 Joining is easy! Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
Prevention starts with ALL OF US, and staying informed is one more way we can work together to support healthy, happy kids and strong families. 💙💜
🌴 Together, we can build a healthier, safer future for our children!
KLS families, we’re sharing a great resource from the Guidance/Care Center!
Parents and caregivers are invited to join the Parent Prevention Resource Network to stay connected with helpful information and resources for Monroe County families.
📧 Monthly newsletters delivered right to your inbox
📅 Updates on local events, trainings & opportunities
💜 Helpful resources for prevention, mental wellness, substance use & family support
📱 Joining is easy! Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
Prevention starts with ALL OF US, and staying informed is one more way we can work together to support healthy, happy kids and strong families. 💙💜
🌴 Together, we can build a healthier, safer future for our children!
🎉🌎 Hispanic Heritage Month K–2 Parade! 🌎🎉
We’re excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special K–2 Parade on Friday, October 2nd at 9:00 AM! ❤️💛💚💙
👗 Students are encouraged to dress in Hispanic heritage attire or come dressed as a Hispanic hero as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community!
👨👩👧👦 Families and friends are invited to join us at the entrance of the building to cheer on our students as they parade by!
We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎶💃🌺
We’re excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special K–2 Parade on Friday, October 2nd at 9:00 AM! ❤️💛💚💙
👗 Students are encouraged to dress in Hispanic heritage attire or come dressed as a Hispanic hero as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community!
👨👩👧👦 Families and friends are invited to join us at the entrance of the building to cheer on our students as they parade by!
We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎶💃🌺