Falcon Flyer
Volume 23 Issue 10
Principal's Nest
Welcome to 2019 with the Falcons! Our students and staff have enjoyed an excellent first week of the 2nd semester as we welcomed students back to campus from winter break. It has been wonderful to see the excitement from students as they share their memories from their time away from school. The Falcons are fortunate to have such amazing families and I know your children greatly appreciate all you do for them. The students have exceeded expectations in regards to jumping back in to our daily routines and displaying appropriate behaviors in order to be successful around campus and in the classroom.
January marks the beginning of acceptance of open enrollments for the 2019-2020 school year. Information regarding the process has been communicated with students currently on open enrollment and I hope you continue to select Finley Farms as the best place for your child's education. Along with continuing students, we look forward to welcoming new Falcons to campus for the upcoming school year so please make sure your friends and neighbors know about the great things happening at our school.
With the 2nd quarter coming to a close, your child(ren)'s progress is being communicated through our Report Cards. Student Report Cards with 2nd quarter information are available digitally via your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The Front Office is available to support should you need help locating the Report Card online and our teachers are able to provide a paper copy at your request.
Earlier this year Finley Farms Elementary became a Fuel Up to Play 60 campus as Mrs. Anson, Mrs. Diaz, and Mrs. McDermott partnered together with a group of 6th graders to form our team. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a student-led program with leadership and peer mentoring opportunities. The team recently received news our grant application was approved by the Arizona Dairy Council. Finley Farms Elementary will be awarded $4,000 to go towards our Cafeteria and P.E. departments. Our campus will use grant funds to purchase a commercial grade Vitamix to produce healthy smoothie options for our students during lunch and special events to go along with the purchase of new P.E. equipment to be used for all grade levels.
Looking ahead, we have a number of events taking place on campus during the 3rd quarter of the school year. The next round of Battle of the Books for our 4th-6th grade teams will take place Wednesday, January 16th at 9am. Next week we will host our annual Oratorical Contest on January 22nd and 24th. For our January StuCo Spirit Day, students are encouraged to link up with classmates and plan an outfit for Twin Day on January 25th. To begin February, PTSO has planned an amazing Winter Carnival taking place on Friday, February 1st from 5:30pm-8:30pm. We will finish out the quarter with many activities to celebrate Read Across America Week February 25th to March 1st and host our annual PTSO Campout with BBQ and games on the night of Friday, March 1st.
We hope to see you around campus for our special events over the next two months. Thank you for your continued support of Finley Farms Elementary.
-Mr. Bassett
UnTalented Teacher Talent Show
Restaurant Night
Falcon of the Week Lunch
Finley Farms Elementary Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Rico
Finley Farms Elementary Support Staff of the Year - Mr. Jay
Finley Farms Platforms
Upcoming Events
January 7 - School Resumes
January 8 - Mr. McCord visits Service Club
Running Club after school
January 9 - Early Release
January 10 - 5th grade Field Trip @ Halle Heart Museum
School Council Meeting @ 4 pm
January 11 - Spirit Day - Falcon Gear
January 15 - PTSO Executive Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm in the Library
January 16 - Early Release 2:25pm dismissal
January 17 - 100th day of school
Teachers Untalented Talent Show @ 2pm
K-8 District Spelling Bee - 6 pm @ Mesquite Jr. High
PTSO Restaurant Night - Someburros San Tan Village
January 18 - Spirit Day - Falcon Gear
FOWL - Falcon of the week lunch
January 21 - No School Civil Rights Day
January 22 - Running Club practice @ 3:30pm
Oratorical Contest (3rd - 6th) @ 3:45pm in the Library
January 23 - Early Release 2:25pm dismissal
January 24 - Oratorical Contest (K - 2nd) @ 3:45pm in the Project Room
January 25 - StuCo Spirit Day - Twin Day
January 29 - Running Club practice @ 3:30pm
January 30 - Early Release 2:25pm dismissal
January 31 - Oratorical District Competition 6pm @ Boulder Creek Elementary
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