Falcon Flyer
Volume 27 Issue 10
Principal's Nest
Finley Farms Community,
It is hard to believe that my first year at Finley Farms is coming to an end. I want to thank all of our Finley Farms families and staff for the warm welcome this year. Being new to a school is sort of a scary thing, but the Falcon family has made me feel right at home! As we enter the final stretch of this school year, it is time to start preparing for the 2023-2024 school year. We offer collaboration with returning families in the form of parent feedback regarding classroom environmental input. Please see below for more information.
Preparing for the 2023-2024 School Year
While we continue to collaborate and engage in various academic lessons each day for the current school year, we are also in the beginning stages of planning for the 2023-2024 school year. As part of those plans, each spring there is considerable discussion about placing children in classes for the upcoming year. This is a matter that we do not take lightly at Finley Farms; we will collaborate in teams to form well-balanced classes in which all children will have an opportunity to learn and grow in their academic as well as social skills.
The placement of each child is a very important decision and we work together as a staff to consider important factors in order to put each student in a position to be successful for the upcoming year. We welcome parent input as one of those factors and offer it as an option, it is not a requirement. If you would like some input on your child's placement for next year, please fill out the Finley Farms Elementary Environmental Parent Input Form. While we welcome your input about your child's individual learning needs, we trust that you understand that your comments constitute just one of the many factors that we consider in forming classes. The final decision on class placements resides with the school. Paper copies of the form will be available upon request through the front office. This form will close on Friday, May 12th.
As always, I thank you for your continued support of our efforts at Finley Farms Elementary. Should you have immediate questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly via email (tracy.smith@gilbertschools.net) or call the office at 480.507.1624 and we will assist. Please continue reading through each section of this Falcon Flyer for pertinent information.
Tracy Smith
Principal
Finley Farms Elementary
Enrollment for 2023 - 2024 School Year
Things Happening at the Farm
Monday 5/8
- 6th Grade at Science Camp
- Staff Appreciation Week - Draw a picture or write a note about your favorite memory this school year
Tuesday 5/9
- 6th Grade at Science Camp
- Staff Appreciation Week - Send something sweet for a staff member to enjoy
Wednesday 5/10
- Early Release 1:55 pm
- 6th Grade returns from Science Camp
- Staff Appreciation Week - Wear your teacher's favorite color
Thursday 5/11
- Staff Appreciation Week - Bring in a note telling a staff member how much you appreciate them
Friday 5/12
- Staff Appreciation Week - Send in your teacher/staff member's favorite thing (Favorites Lists on PTO website)
- All Library Books Due
Wednesday 5/17
- Early Release 1:55 pm.
- Happy birthday Mrs. Lehman
Thursday 5/18
- Happy birthday Mrs. Schmalenbach
Friday 5/19
- 5th Grade White House Tea 8:45
- Kindergarten Music Program 1:30
Monday 5/22
- Happy birthday Mrs. Beck
Wednesday 5/24
- Early Release 1:55 pm
- 4th Quarter Awards Assemblies 8:30-9:00 4-6 and 9:00-9:30 K-3
Thursday 5/25
- Last Day of School 11:55 Release
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Finley Farms Elementary
Email: finleyfarmsinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: http://gilbertfinley.ss11.sharpschool.com/
Location: Finley Farms Elementary School, South Columbus Drive, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-507-1624
Facebook: facebook.com/FinleyFarmsFalcons/
Twitter: @FinleyFalcons