The Fox Flyer
October 3, 2024
Upcoming Events
October 3 - 1st Grade Fire Station Field Trip
October 4 - 2nd Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip
October 10 - End of 1st Quarter | Fall Festival 5:30-7:30
October 11 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Work Day
October 16 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00
October 17 - NO SCHOOL | Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00-8:00
October 18 - NO SCHOOL
October 31 - Halloween Parade 2:15-2:45 | Parties 2:45-3:45
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! We love conferences because it allows us to share all of the amazing progress your children have made so far this year! Parents will receive 1st quarter report cards and beginning of the year assessment information. Please sign up for a separate conference time for each of your children, as well as for any of the support staff that you'd like to speak with. Click the link below to sign up!
24-25 Farley Student Handbook
Below is the link to our 24-25 Farley Handbook. This handbook does not replace the Auburn-Washburn Student Handbook but does have Farley specific information and also contains some important information from the Auburn-Washburn Student Handbook.
Staff Shout Outs!
Is there a Farley staff member who you would like to recognize for doing something amazing or for always going above and beyond? We want to hear from you! Fill out the quick form HERE and the staff member will receive a surprise visit from the administrative team with a certificate of appreciation and a treat!
From the Library
Battle of the Books (3rd-6th)
In the next few weeks students will be learning about Battle of the Books. Students in grades 3rd - 6th may participate in a competition called “Battle of the Books.” Students work together in teams of four to six students to read books on the William Allen White book list. The books must be read by May, the exact date is yet to be determined. Students are highly encouraged to read more than books they are assigned from the list. During the competition, students are asked questions about the books and receive points for answering the correct title and author’s last name. They may confer with their team before answering, so it is important that someone on the team has read the book.
There are a lot of books on the list this year, so I have removed some of them from Battle of the Books. Click on the links below to see the books on the list and start reading. I will give the students sign up sheets over the next few weeks when I present this information in class. Students can start reading at any time. Here is a link to the list of books.
Bag of Pictures (5th-6th)
Students can read books that are on the William Allen White Award list, but will not be part of Battle of the Books for this project. Students read the book and find images that relate to the story. Students need to find 25 images that they can cut out or print. Glue the images to a notecard. On the other side of the notecard write an explanation of what that image has to do with the story and the page number that you are referring to on the back. You must include the page number. For example in the story Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves the characters see a u-boat. Students could put a picture of a WW2 u-boat on one side of the card, and the description of the boat or what happens in that part of the story on the other side. Be sure to include the page number! Make sure your name is on the bag, as well as the title and the author. Students that complete this project will be invited to the library for one slice of pizza when several projects are completed. This is not in place of lunch. Here is a form with directions
12 Book Challenge - (PK-6)
Students in all grades can participate in the 12 book challenge. Students read or listen to a book, and then write it on the form. The completed form is signed by parents, and returned to the library for a pop-it keychain. This book challenge is optional. The October 12 book challenge for the library is available HERE.
20 Book Challenge - 3rd-6th
Students in grades 3rd - 6th can read 20 books by the end of the year that are 50 pages or longer and fill out a form. The forms are returned to the library. Students that complete 5 books a quarter will receive a recognition certificate. Students that complete 20 book challenge forms by the end of the year will be invited to a party in the library. Students need to use capital letters at the beginning of each sentence, and a period at the end of each sentence. If I can’t read the handwriting, the form will need to be corrected. I won’t count spelling errors wrong, but if they aren’t sure they can alway look a word up on Google before they write it. If you are helping your child with the form it is better to write more details from the book than not enough. This is proof the students read the book. This book challenge is optional. The form is available in the library or HERE.
Book Club (4th-6th)
Mrs Poling, Mrs. Campbell, and Mrs. Kufahl are hosting a monthly book club for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. The book club will meet once a month after school in the library. Students will meet to discuss a book of their choice from a given genre. We will also spend time creating some sort of project about the book we have read. This club is open to the first 40 4th-6th grade students that return the permission slip to Mrs. Kufahl. You can also email Mrs. Kufahl at kufahlin@usd437.net. Meeting Dates: Nov. 5th, Dec. 3rd, Feb. 4th, March 4, April 1, May 6th. There are still spots available. This month students are reading historical fiction books.
Chiefs Pictures (PK-6)
We are celebrating the Chiefs in the library this year. A schedule and some pictures have been hung on the wall. If you would like to send pictures of your children in the Chiefs gear Mrs. Kufahl will print them and hang them up with the others! Send pictures to kufahlin@usd437.net
Arrival & Dismissal
Arrival - Please remember to use the left arrival lane if your child can exit the car quickly without any assistance. Watch for Mr. Karns or Mr. Nash to give the thumbs up when it safe to exit the car. The right lane will be used for students who need assistance or will take a bit longer to exit their vehicle. Farley staff are on duty from 8:20 until 8:40. After 8:40, drop off will be at the flagpole and students will enter the front doors.
Dismissal - We begin car rider dismissal at 3:40. Please have your car numbers clearly displayed. If you need a car tag, please call the office and we will assign you one.
Change in Plans - If your child's dismissal routine will change from what he/she typically does, please let the classroom teacher know as soon as possible.
From the Farley PTO
Valerie Riddle - 23-24 PTO President
Tamra Lickteig - 23-24 PTO Vice-President
Email farleyelementarypto@gmail.com with questions!
Dillon's Community Rewards
School Information
School Hours: 8:45-3:45
Doors Open at 8:20
Breakfast Begins at 8:20
Contact Us!
Email: sondekat@usd437.net
Website: https://usd437.net/schools/farley/
Location: 6701 SW 33rd Street, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-408-8300