Falcon Flyer
Volume 22 Issue 3
Principal's Nest
As we near the end of August our students and staff are hitting their stride in the classroom and around campus. Classroom communities continue to be fostered through interactive lessons. I've challenged our students to display excellent character in the hallways and during lunchtime each day with the goal of attaining Friday Music while they eat. Students have done an awesome job of meeting my challenge and are on the path to earning some fun at lunch this Friday.
Looking ahead, the first Friday of September marks an important day here at Finley Farms Elementary as we will be honoring Falcon Grandparents. This year we will be hosting our 22nd Annual Grandparents Day Celebration during lunch on Friday, September 7th. Information has been sent home with students and is also included in the next section of our Falcon Flyer. All grandparents are encouraged to join their Falcon grandchild(ren) on campus during their grade level aligned lunch. Please make note of the modified lunch schedule outlined on the Grandparents Day Flyer to allow students additional time with grandparents.
Recently you should have received an Infinite Campus Annual Update email to ensure we are connected to your most up to date information. 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.
Each morning Finley Farms playground opens up at 8:18am and our student line-up bell rings at 8:33am. We ask visitors to please help us get our day started by exiting the playground as our line-up bell rings in order for teachers and staff to clear the playground and transition students into the classroom in a timely manner. The tardy bell rings at 8:38am and any student arriving to campus after this bell will need to be signed in at the Front Office. Thank you for your understanding and support in assisting with our beginning of the day procedures.
Our first fire/evacuation drill of the year will be on Thursday, August 30th around 10:30am. Throughout the year we will hold a number of drills to practice important safety procedures in the event of an emergency. The office will be closed for approximately 10-15 minutes while we conduct the drill. At the conclusion of the drill we will send out a text message to notify all parents that it is complete. This will also act as a trial run of our new text message system linked to School Messenger through your Annual Update completion. If you do not receive a text, you need to make sure the Annual Update has been completed through Infinite Campus. If you have completed the Annual Update and do not receive the text on Thursday please contact the Front Office.
Thank you for partnering with Finley Farms for a wonderful first month of the 2018-2019 school year.
Sincerely,
Keegan Bassett
Principal
Finley Farms Elementary
Grandparent Day
Grandparents are invited to join their Falcon grandchild(ren) for lunch of Friday, September 7th to celebrate Grandparents Day.
Grandparents are welcome to order a lunch from the school by completing the bottom portion of our informational flyer and returning it with $3 or bring their own meal.
Book Fair
Spirit Day
Finley Farms Platforms
Upcoming Events
August 29 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 2:25pm
August 31 - Spirit Day -- wear your Falcon shirt
PTSO Friday Sales
September 3 - Labor Day -- NO SCHOOL
September 4-7 - Book Fair in the Library
September 5 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 2:25pm
September 7 - Grandparents Day
Spirit Day -- wear your Falcon shirt
September 12 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 2:25pm
September 14 - Spirit Day -- Dress as your favorite book or movie character
Falcon of the Week (FOWL) Lunch
September 19 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 2:25pm
September 21 - Picture Day
September 26 - Early Release -- student dismissal at 2:25pm
September 27 & 28 - Parent-Teacher Conferences -- Half Day with student dismissal at 12:25pm
Meet Mr. Vargas - PE
Recent News from the Nest
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