FALCON FLYER
April 6 - 20, 2018
STAAR Testing - NO VISITORS
Tuesday, April 10
Wednesday, April 11
Book Fair Family Night
Tuesday, April 24th
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Farney is on Twitter!!
Upcoming Events
April 10
- STAAR Math (5th) & Writing (4th) - NO VISITORS
April 11
- STAAR Reading (5th) - NO VISITORS
April 13
- Kindergarten Field Day 1-3 pm
April 18
- Pre-K/Kinder Registration 9 - 3 pm
April 19 & 20
- SRC Field Trips (1st & 2nd)
April 20 - 27
- Book Fair
April 24
- Family Book Fair Night 4:30-7:30 pm
May 1
- Progress Reports Go Home
May 4
- Spirit Shop Open During Lunches
- 1st Grade Dewberry Farm Field Trip
May 14
- STAAR Math (3rd & 4th)
May 15
- STAAR Reading (3rd & 4th)
May 16
- STAAR Science (5th)
May 18
- Texian Time Machine (4th)
May 22
- Kinder Camp 9:30-10:30 (Incoming Kindergarteners)
May 25
- 5th Grade Urban Air Field Trip
May 28
- Student Holiday
June 1
- Last Day of School / Report Cards Go Home
- 5th Grade Recognition/Talent Show 9-12 pm
- End of Year Party (AM PK/PPCD) 10-10:45 am
- End of Year Party (PM PK/PPCD) Kinder-5th 2-2:45 pm
Federal School Report Card
The Federal School Report Cards are now posted to the district/campus websites at the following location:
District/campus website
About Us tab
School ratings
Select the campus
Select the 2016-17 school year
Click filter
Counselor's Corner
April Character Education Theme
The theme for April is PEACE. You show peace when you care more about each other than winning an argument. Mother Teresa once said, “Peace begins with a smile.” Take the time today to make peace with someone in your life.
Credit By Exam
Students in grades K-5 will have four opportunities during the school year to use “credit-by-exam” to accelerate to another grade level. Students will only have one opportunity to test for each grade level considered.
To apply to take the test to skip kindergarten, a student must be 5 by September 1, and registered in a CFISD school. To apply to take the test to skip grade 1, a student must be 6 by September 1, and enrolled in a CFISD school.
Students who earn scores of 80% or better on each component of the credit-by-exam will qualify to advance one grade. Only one grade level may be “skipped” each year. No retests will be given.
If you are interested in getting more information about credit-by-exam, please contact the school counselor. Application is attached in the newsletter.
5th Grade Transition
This month K-Level (Upper level class) letters will be coming home with 5th grade students who have an 85 or above average in a subject. Please send these back signed with permission if you would like for your child to be placed in this K-Level class.
WATCH D.O.G.S.
Our Watch Dog program consists of Dads or Father Figures of Great Students who volunteer one day at their child’s school. They will perform a variety of tasks including assisting with the car line in the morning, monitoring the cafeteria and helping in their child’s classroom. Please contact dhara.desai@cfisd.net if you are interested in participating and to schedule your date. We look forward to your participation and hope to see many dads at Farney Elementary!
Spring Book Fair
The online Book Fair Begins April 8th and ends April 27th. Mark your calendars for the Farney Library Book Fair April 23rd - April 27th.
All items purchased online will be delivered free to your child's classroom approximately two weeks after the online book fair ends.
Family Night - April 24th 4:30 - 7:30
Teachers will have their buckets filled with books that the class would like to add to the classroom library. In the fall, 225 books were added to classroom libraries that will be enjoyed for many years to come. Don’t forget to ask how you can help make students and teachers wishes come true.
ARRIVAL TIME
Morning Drop Off Safety
Lunch Visitors
Birthday Celebrations
WANT TO KNOW HOW TO HELP???
VOLUNTEER
We have SO many opportunities for you to volunteer at Farney! We encourage you to get involved in any way you can. If you cannot come in to the school during the day, we have brown bag projects that can be sent home. A strong home/school partnership means success for our children. For more information go to www.farneypto.com.
KROGER CARD
To earn money for our school each time you shop, simply register your Kroger card (cards have to be registered EACH year) online: www.krogercommunityrewards.com
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Collecting Box Tops is an easy way to earn money for Farney. The Box Top form is included in this newsletter. Attach your Box Tops to the form and send them in. Each month, the homeroom that turns in the most will win a special treat!
SHOPAROO
Download the free app and scan your receipts. It's that easy! Shoparoo accepts receipts from grocery, clothing, home improvement, sporting good, clothing stores, restaurants and many more!
Farney Elementary School
Email: farney@cfisd.net
Website: www.farney.cfisd.net
Location: 14425 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX, United States
Phone: 281-373-2850
Twitter: @CFISDFarney