Falcon Flyer
Volume 22 Issue 4
Principal's Nest
Wow! We had an amazing past two Fridays at the Farm as we celebrated Grandparents on September 7th and then Favorite Character Day on September 14th. It was wonderful to welcome so many members of our community onto campus during our events and the students loved the wrinkles to our typical day.
Looking ahead, I am excited to see all of you on campus September 27th or 28th during our Parent-Teacher Conferences. The Falcon teachers use this excellent opportunity to discuss your child's progress in all areas as we look to continue our work as a team in order for each child to meet their full potential academically, behaviorally, and socially. Information on signing up for conferences was recently sent out via classroom teachers and the SignUp Genius links can also be found below. During our conferences we will be on our modified Early Release Half Day schedule (12:25pm dismissal) in order to allow for conferences with each family. Gilbert High TCrew students will be available in the Library throughout both evenings to provide supervision for Falcons while parents attend their designated conference time.
Conference evenings will also allow you an opportunity to review the English Language Arts curriculum (ReadyGEN) two of our 1st grade teachers are piloting as Gilbert Public Schools considers the purchase of new curriculum. The ReadyGEN curriculum is located at the beginning of Falcon Hall across from our trophy case and will be available through September 28th. Please consider stopping by to review the materials and provide your valued input directly to me.
The end of the month of September also marks an exciting time for two of our Falcon employees. Vicki Willems (Kindergarten teacher) and Sherry Hornby (Paraprofessional) will be receiving much deserved honors at the Gilbert Community of Excellence Awards held on September 27th. It is rare for a school to have one recipient let alone two for this annual award ceremony. Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Willems and Mrs. Hornby as you see them around campus; they truly represent what #FalconsFlyinHigh stands for.
We are still in need of Infinite Campus Annual Updates to be completed by a section of our families. Please take the time to complete the Annual Update as it helps with our daily communication to you regarding your student(s). If you did not receive the email or are new to Gilbert Public Schools and the Infinite Campus parent portal, stop by the office or give us a call and we are happy to assist.
With Fall Break three weeks away, it is amazing how fast we have moved through the first quarter at Finley Farms. The Falcon staff and students have done wonderful work to set the foundation for what I am confident will continue to be a successful school year. Your continued involvement and partnership in support of our students through the 2018-19 school year is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Keegan Bassett
Principal
Finley Farms Elementary
Picture Day
Friday, September 21st is Picture Day for Finley Farms Elementary! Scroll down for online ordering instructions from Dorian.
Restaurant Night
Conferences
Finley Farms Platforms
Upcoming Events
September 18 - PTSO Meeting @ 6:30pm in the Library
September 19 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 2:25pm
Student Council Meeting - 7:40am
September 20 - PTSO Restaurant Night @ Panda Express Higley/Elliot location
Imagineering Club Meeting - 3:30pm
September 21 - Picture Day
September 24 - Falcon Spirit Day
September 25 - Flu Clinic -- 7:30am-8:30am
September 26 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 2:25pm
September 27 & 28 - Parent-Teacher Conferences -- Half Day with student dismissal at 12:25pm
October 2 - Service Club Meeting - 7:30am
October 3 - Full Day Schedule for Wednesday
Student Council Meeting - 7:40am
October 4 - Falcon of the Week Lunch
Imagineering Club Meeting - 3:30pm
October 5 - Early Release Half Day Schedule with student dismissal at 12:25pm
Field Day - 4th through 6th grades
October 6 through October 15 - Fall Break -- No School
October 16 - School Resumes
Character Counts Week begins
Running Club begins
Recent News from the Nest
Amanecer PreK
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