Falcon Flyer
Volume 23 Issue 1
Principal's Nest
As we near the end of summer, I hope you and your family have enjoyed making memories over break. With a little over two weeks of summer remaining I wanted to send an early welcome to the 2019-2020 school year on behalf of the Falcon Staff. We are excited to see familiar faces and greet new Falcons to our community in the coming weeks. Along with our monthly Falcon Flyer, you'll receive a weekly overview email with information pertaining to all things happening at Finley Farms Elementary.
Our first major event for this school year will be our annual Meet the Teacher Night. This year we will open our doors to all Falcon families on Tuesday, July 30th from 6pm-7:30pm. Students and parents are encouraged to stop in at their convenience during this time to meet their teacher, see old friends, make new friends, and drop off school supplies. During this time we will also have our PTO spirit store available to purchase new gear and learn about how you can be involved.
Speaking of school supplies, grade level supply lists are posted on our school website through gilbertschools.net and can be found here - FFE Supply List 2019-2020. To clear up any misunderstanding, our district website list automatically generated brand names due to the platform used to upload. Brand specific items are in no way a requirement as we encourage families to find the best deal that works for them.
Grade level class lists will be posted on windows near the flag pole on Friday, July 26th at 5pm. An email notifying parents how to access teacher names online through the Infinite Campus portal will also be sent Friday afternoon for those unable to bring their student by campus to check the lists.
As you prepare for the beginning of the year, please remember Gilbert Public Schools adjusted start/end times for all elementary schools. Gates will open at 7:45am and the students will line up at 8:05am. Our school day will begin at 8:10am with dismissal at 2:55pm. Similar to past years, starting August 7th students will be released at 1:55pm every Wednesday and 11:55am a few times throughout the year. Link our school calendar to your personal device to stay up to date on events and dismissal times - FFE Public Events Calendar.
Looking forward to seeing you all at our Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, July 30th as we get the 2019-2020 school year off to a fantastic start!
Sincerely,
Keegan Bassett
Principal
Finley Farms Elementary
Finley Farms Platforms
RISE
Additional information will be forthcoming and spotlighted during Curriculum Night.
Teacher Assignments
Meet the Teacher Open House
Plan on meeting up with friends, checking out the PTO spirit store and learn about how you can be involved in our events planned throughout the school year.
Upcoming Events
July 26 - Class Lists posted on windows near flag pole (southwest) at 5pm
July 30 - Meet the Teacher from 6pm-7:30pm
August 1 - First Day of School -- school starts at 8:10am
PTO Boohoo breakfast near the flagpole after students enter the building
August 2 - Spirit Day -- wear Finley Farms Falcon shirts
August 7 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 1:55pm
August 13 - Kinder & 1st Curriculum Night from 5pm-6pm
2nd & 3rd Curriculum Night from 6pm-7pm
August 14 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 1:55pm
ALP Curriculum Night from 5pm-6pm
4th, 5th & 6th Curriculum Night from 6pm-7pm
August 22 - Welcome Back Party at Peter Pipers @ Gilbert/Baseline Location
August 28 - Half Day Release -- student dismissal at 11:55am
Finley Farms PTO YouTube Channel
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