Dear Farwell Families,

As we wrap up another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to share my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for each and every one of you. It has been an absolute joy to support your students and be part of such a strong, caring, and vibrant community. Our Falcons have grown so much this year—academically, socially, and emotionally—and I couldn’t be more proud of them!

From classroom celebrations to spirit weeks, from hard work on assessments to Field Day fun, this year has been full of moments to remember. Thank you for partnering with us every step of the way. Your support makes a world of difference, and together, we've created something special here at Farwell.

As summer begins, we hope you enjoy time together as a family, soak up the sunshine, and make lots of great memories. If you’d like to share your adventures, send pictures to our Farwell Facebook page—we’d love to see all of our Falcons having fun over the break!

Be sure to check out the final Falcon Update of the year—it’s packed with important information to help you plan for the fall.

We’ll be kicking off next school year with our always-popular Mornings with Moms, and we can’t wait to see you there. Until then, have a fantastic summer—we’re already looking forward to another amazing year ahead at Farwell!

With appreciation,
Josh Van Cleef
Principal
Farwell Elementary

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart our volunteers bring to Farwell! To show our appreciation, we’ll be honoring all of our amazing volunteers the week of June 2nd through 6th.

If you’ve volunteered this year, please stop by the office any time that week to enjoy some light refreshments and a small token of our thanks. We truly couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and staff!

—Farwell Staff

Library books were due last Friday, May 30th. If your child has books still out, please get them back to school as soon as possible.

We are excited to welcome you to our annual Field Day and Picnic on Monday, June 16th! This fun-filled day is a great opportunity for you to spend quality time with your children and see them enjoy various activities with their classmates. The event will take place on the school grounds, starting with field day activities in the morning.

Please review the attached flyer for detailed information about the day's schedule and activities. If you plan on attending, please remember to sign in at the office upon arrival to ensure the safety and security of all students and visitors. For the picnic, signs will be placed in the grass field by the classrooms, where you can meet up with your children on the field with their class.

For the safety and comfort of all participants, we kindly remind you that NO PETS are allowed on the school grounds during this event.

We look forward to seeing you there and making this a memorable day for everyone!

We’re excited to share that our student talent show will take place on Monday, June 16th at 1:30 PM in the gym.

Our Falcons are ready to shine on stage as they showcase a wide range of talents. It’s sure to be a fun and memorable afternoon celebrating their creativity and confidence!

Let’s shine, Falcons! 💫

Just a quick reminder: while we all love our furry friends, we kindly ask that pets are not brought onto school grounds during school hours, pick-up, and drop-off times. This helps ensure the safety and comfort of all students, staff, and visitors. Some of our students have allergies, and others may be scared or uncomfortable around animals.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Let's work together to keep our school environment safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Parent Reminder: Placement concern forms are due to the office by June 6th. Unfortunately, forms received after this date cannot be considered. Please note, this form is meant to share insights about your child’s learning needs—it is not intended for requesting specific teachers. We appreciate you taking the time to carefully read and complete the form.

As we begin planning for the 2025–2026 school year, we kindly ask all families to complete a brief Google Form to let us know your intentions for next year. Whether your child will be returning, not returning, or if you’re still unsure, your response will help us make informed decisions. Even if your plans are not yet final, your best guess is incredibly helpful at this stage. Thank you for taking a few moments to share this important information with us!

In-district new students can enroll online anytime through the buttons below. For potential non-resident students, please note that non-resident applications for 2025-26 will be available on June 1st.

Dear Mead School District Families,

Did you know that you must register your student to ride the bus each year? We've got the 2025-26 bus registration information below so you can check off one task for the next school year before summer break begins.

It also helps Transportation Services plan their routes, drivers, and service for next year, so thank you in advance!

2025-26 Bus Registration Form - Registration form is required to be completed for each student within a household.

Please note that the Transportation Department will be in contact with route and stop location information in late August.

Transportation Resources

• Transportation Homepage
• Transportation FAQ
• 2025-26 Academic Calendar

Questions? Please contact Transportation Services
Phone: 509-465-6107
Email: transportation@mead354.org

Mead needs YOU behind the wheel! We're on the lookout for dependable, caring, and community-minded individuals ready to roll with us.

✨ Perks include:

• Making a lasting impact on students’ lives

• Competitive pay & benefits

• Weekends, holidays & summers OFF

• No cubicle, just a front-row seat to the best view in town—our community!

If you or someone you know is ready to steer into a new opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Let’s keep Farwell rolling strong!

🌞 Farwell Summer Office Hours! ☀️

School might be out soon, but Lisa and Erin are still rockin' the front office a little longer!

📅 June 18: Office open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🎉 June 19: Closed for Juneteenth (National Holiday)
🕗 June 20: Back open with regular hours (8–4)
🚪 June 23 – 27: Office open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the final week before summer break!

🌴 Office Closed: June 28 – August 16
✏️ We reopen: August 18 at 8:00 AM!

Enjoy your summer filled with sunshine, sidewalk chalk, and sweet treats! We'll be ready to SOAR into a brand-new school year when we see you in August! 💙

— Lisa, Erin & The Farwell Crew

We’re excited to share that our new Farwell Elementary apparel store, TSA – Talons School Apparel – is now open year-round! You can order spirit wear anytime using the link below. You can also find the store link on the Farwell Elementary website. Show your school spirit and Go Falcons!

JUNE 2025

Medication at School

For those of you that have medication at school, please make sure it is picked up on the last day of school. The office staff will be here the following week if you are unable to get the meds on the last day.

Health Plans/Paperwork

For those with health care plans, we’ve sent home new paperwork to be completed over the summer and should be turned in with emergency medication a couple weeks before school resumes in the fall. If you need copies of health or medication forms for next year please see our website (HERE).

Dental Visit

Just a reminder that we are having ToothSavers come June 11, 2025. This program offers screening, sealants, fluoride varnish, oral health education from a dental hygienist. If you have not enrolled and would like to, please see their website to sign up (https://toothsaversofwashington.com/).

Head Injury Prevention

Our 4th graders will get to see a special presentation from Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital on head injury prevention this month. This is a good reminder for all to wear a helmet when indicated during these active months outdoors.

Thank you all for your diligence with health promotion at home and any needed communication to us throughout the year. It has been a joy and honor to work with students and families this year! If you have any questions for this year or for next year, please feel free to email me!

Allison Cowart BSN, RN

allison.cowart@mead354.org

Work Cell: (509) 688-9130

We’re thrilled to share that all students at Farwell will receive FREE breakfast and lunch during the 2025–2026 school year! No forms, no fuss—just nutritious, delicious meals to help our kids stay energized, focused, and ready to learn.

Let’s make it a great year, full of full bellies and bright smiles! 🍎🥪🥛

Although school meals are free, students who bring a cold lunch and want milk must have funds in their meal accounts. Milk costs $0.65, and it's essential that students have money in their accounts if they wish to purchase it.

Hello all,

It has been a fun filled and busy school year and I am sure you and your family are ready for summer!

I would like to provide you with some resources that may be helpful as you create your summer plans and I have attached them to this email. There is information about local events, activities and summer meals. I have also included some information about Sun Bucks - qualifying families can get up to 120.00 per child to help with food costs over the summer!

I hope that you have a wonderful break from school and please let me know if you have any questions. I will be at the school until the last day, (June 17), and then will be out of the office for the summer.

Have a great end of the school year, a fantastic summer and I will look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Danett

A quick reminder about the importance of attendance:

If your child will not be at school, please remember to call the office to report their absence. Regular attendance is essential for their academic success and helps them stay connected with their learning community.

We appreciate your partnership in ensuring your child’s success!

FARWELL PTO is a great group of parent volunteers that help support our Farwell Community! The support of your student makes you a member of PTO. Join in and help support our school and the amazing things they are doing for our Farwell community!

PTO Board Members

Farwell PTO email - farwellpto@mead354.org

PRESIDENT: Kelicia Shorts - Shorts.kelicia.13@gmail.com

Want to know more? Check out the link here: https://www.facebook.com/Farwell.Elementary.PTO

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: josh.vancleef@mead354.org

Address: 13005 N Crestline

Spokane, WA

99208

Phone Number: 1(509)465 - 6500