The Falcon Report
Foothills Elementary School
November 18, 2022
Upcoming Events
- 11/1-11/30: CANNED FOOD DRIVE!
- 11/22: Lockdown Drill- practice only!
- 11/23: Half Day, dismissal at 11:55 am
- 11/24-11/25: No School for Thanksgiving Break
- 11/28: PTA meeting @5:30 in the Library, childcare is available from WRHS Leadership students.
- 12/9: Falcon of the month assembly for Flexible, Grades 1 & 2 @ 12:00. Grade 3rd, 4th, & 5th @ 2:45
- 12/19-1/2: Winter Break, no school
Weekly Update
Here is the link to our Free and Reduced lunch applications. A new application must be filled out each school year. If you have not filled one out for this school year, please be sure to fill it out and turn it in to our office.
As cold and flu season is upon on, please keep in mind that we want your child here unless they have had a fever or thrown up in the last 24 hours. Please also keep them home if they are too sick to participate at school. I know it can be a challenge to know when they are well enough for school and when to keep them home. If you have any questions, please reach out and we are happy to help you navigate the cold and flu season. We want our Falcons healthy and here to learn. Thank you!
Grades 3-5 SBA Results are in Skyward
Family Score Reports for students who took the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in Reading & Math last spring are now available to view in Skyward. Directions for viewing and accessing these reports are as follows:
Zones of Regulation
This week, students will work to identify situations that cause them to shift zones. For example, when my birthday party is after school and I am so excited, I may be in the red zone with excitement for much of the day. Or if my grown-ups are out of town, I may be in the blue zone and have a hard time focusing. When I can identify my zone and the cause, it helps me find tools that help me regulate. It also helps me take the perspective of others. Be sure to ask your falcon when they feel each zone and what tools they use to be able to regulate.
Attendance
An unexcused absence is when a student is absent from school, and the parent or guardian has not called to inform the school of the reason for the absence. An excused absence is when a student is absent from school, and you communicate with the office.
You can call and leave a message with a reason for the absence 24 hours a day at (360) 829-3355 or email at mclay@whiteriver.wednet.edu
Flexible
Our character trait of the month for November is Flexible.
- Being flexible means that you can accept changes and are willing to think differently about things.
- Being flexible can look like a willingness to adjust your schedule or even remove something fun and trusting your teacher they will return to that fun thing as soon as they can.
- Being flexible can happen in the classroom, on the playground or at home!