The Falcon Report
Foothills Elementary School
June 7, 2024
Upcoming Events
- 6/10: Field Day: Grades 3-5 10:30-12:00, Grades 1-2, 1:30-3:00
6/11: 5th Grade Moving up Ceremony @ 2:00 pm
6/12: Last Day of School- early dismissal at 11:55 am
6/12: Menchies Takeover!
8/29: Ice Cream Social @ 4pm
9/3: First Day of 24-25 School Year!
A Note From Nurse Michele
If your student has medication at school, please pick up any remaining medications by June 13th. We are unable to store medication over the summer.
If your student borrowed clothing, please wash and return items. We are running low on clothing to lend when needed.
Thank you and happy summer!
Michele, RN
(360)-829-5978
2024-25 Transportation Survey
Our transportation survey is an online questionnaire that lets transportation or school administration get information on school transportation needs. Please fill this form out separately for each child and fill out each section carefully. Please fill out the link below by Friday, May 24th.
May and June Skill of the Month: Self Manager
May and June Skill of the Month: Self-Management
As we continue our focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), we are excited to explore the skill of Self-Management for the months of May and June. Self-Management is a critical competency that equips our children with the tools to set goals, manage their emotions, and take responsibility for their actions, ultimately fostering both personal and academic growth.
What does it mean to be a Self-Manager?
Being a self-manager means having the ability to control one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts in a way that leads to positive outcomes. It involves discipline, self-control, and the capacity to adapt to changing circumstances.
Essential Questions for Self-Management:
Am I a first-timer? Do I follow instructions the first time?
Do I have integrity in my words and actions?
Do I do the right thing- even when no one is watching?
Am I responsible, respectful, and safe at all times?
Can others trust me and my decisions?
By engaging our students in these questions, we foster a sense of responsibility and self-discipline, enabling them to develop the skills needed to navigate both their academic and personal lives successfully.
Aligned with the Washington state standards for SEL, our curriculum emphasizes not only academic success but also the development of life skills that are crucial for thriving in a complex world. By cultivating self-management, we help our students build resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of self-control.
As we work together to support your child's learning journey, we invite you to encourage the practice of self-management at home. You can support this by establishing routines, setting achievable goals, and promoting a balanced approach to tasks and activities. By providing guidance and leading by example, you help reinforce the importance of self-management in your child's life.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and commitment to the holistic development of our students. With your support, we are confident that they will continue to grow and thrive.
These skills come from the WA state standards for Social Emotional Learning. You can learn more here: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/social-emotional-learning-sel
The Falcon Way
Foothills Behavior Management System
Change of Pick Up Plan?
If you need a change of dismissal plan for your child, please call the office before 2:30. Calls or voicemails left after 2:30 may not get communicated, so please let us know as early as possible! Thank you for your help with this!
Volunteers
Parents are welcomed and encouraged to visit and become actively involved at Foothills. We love our parent volunteers! Please read and follow the directions below:
Fill out a Volunteer Application in the school district application system Frontline (https://www.applitrack.com/whiteriver/onlineapp/) and create an External Account if you have NOT already done so. DO NOT CREATE AN ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT. Click on "Volunteer" in the Position Desired section. Fill out all required documents and submit.
NOTE: If you cannot submit the application, it will tell you what you have missed in order to submit.
Read the WRSD Code of Conduct
Read and understand the Volunteer Handbook - See the Link Below
Your application will be reviewed, and a background check will be completed. This can take up to 2 weeks.
Once approved, the Office Manager of the school will be notified.
You will sign in at the Front Office and receive a Volunteer badge. When your time is complete, please return the badge to the Front Office and sign out.