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March 28th
A Message from the Principal
Dear Falcon Families,
What an amazing day we had on Wednesday during our Color Run event! Our students gave their all, and the energy and excitement were contagious! Thank you to all the families who joined us, as well as the volunteers who made this event such a success. It's moments like these that remind us of the strength and spirit of our school community. We hope this event will inspire our students to keep having fun while staying active!
As we transition into the next week, I’d like to remind everyone that testing has officially started. This is an important time for our students, and we are incredibly proud of how hard they’ve been preparing. Testing will continue throughout the next few weeks, so please make sure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives to school on time. A calm and positive attitude can make all the difference during testing days. We know they will do their very best!
We appreciate your continued support in helping your child succeed, both academically and personally. Please encourage them to stay focused and confident, and remind them that we are proud of all their hard work.
Sincerely,
Tracy Smith
Principal
Upcoming Events
March 31- 3rd Grade AASA Oral Reading Fluency
April 1 - 4th & 6th grade AASA Writing Test
April 2 - Early Release 1:55pm
3rd Grade AASA Oral Reading Fluency
Battle of the Books 8:30am in the Cafeteria
April 3 - 3rd & 5th grade AASA Writing Test
April 4 - 3rd Grade AASA Oral Reading Fluency
April 7 - 4th & 6th grade AASA testing Reading Part 1
April 8 - 3rd & 5th grade AASA testing Reading Part 1
April 9 - Early Release 1:55pm
4th & 6th grade AASA testing Reading Part 2
District Art Show 7:00-8:00pm at Norwood Furniture
April 10 - 3rd & 5th grade AASA testing Reading 2
April 14 - 4th & 6th grade AASA testing Math Part 1
April 15 - 3rd & 5th grade AASA testing Math Part 1
1st Grade Program 6:30-7:30pm in the Cafeteria
Falcon Fathers Meeting 6:00-7:00pm at Park Tavern
April 16 - Early Release 1:55pm
4th & 6th grade AASA testing Math Part 2
PTO Executive Board Meeting 5:00-6:00pm in the Library
PTO General Meeting 6:00-7:00pm in the Library
April 17 - 3rd & 5th grade AASA testing Math Part 2
April 18 - No School for Spring Holiday
AzSci & AASA Testing Schedule
Elementary Summer School with Jr. High Math Prep
🎨District Art Show🎨
Join us for the Gilbert Public School Art Show at Norwood Furniture, happening on April 9, 2025, from 7-8 pm! Celebrate the creativity and talent of local students as their artwork is showcased. Don't miss this opportunity to support young artists and explore a diverse range of art. We look forward to seeing you there!
6th Grader News 🎓
📢 Special Workshop for 6th Grade Families! 🎉
Hello Greenfield Families!
We’re excited to invite 6th grade students and their adults to a special workshop on Tuesday, April 8, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Greenfield Junior High.
This interactive, center-based event will feature six different activity stations led by junior high social workers and staff. Plus, families will receive fun swag from each junior high!
📌 Space is limited to 35 families, so don’t wait to sign up!
We look forward to seeing you there! 🎊
I'm thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for all our families! The Musical Instrument Museum is offering a special free family night exclusively for GPS families on April 1st from 5-7 p.m. This is a fantastic chance to explore one of the most unique museums in the area, with access to thousands of instruments from around the world. Whether you’re a music lover or just looking for a fun, educational outing, this event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there and enjoy a night full of music, culture, and family fun!
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News from PTO
It has come to the attention of the PTO board that not everyone received the email correspondence two weeks prior to spring break regarding the board elections for the 2025-2026 school year. Due to this, we have extended nominations. You may nominate yourself or someone else for the following positions:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Please note that, except for Treasurer, all positions can be co-led. If you would like to co-lead a position, please specify that in your email. All nominations need to be sent via email to falcons@finleyfarmspto.org by next Wednesday, April 2nd. You do not have to be a PTO member to be nominated for a position; however, you do have to be a PTO member to vote. We will include below the duties of each position as defined in our PTO by laws. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Again, we apologize for the postponement of the elections, but we want to ensure that anyone who wants to be considered for a board position has the opportunity to be included. We appreciate your understanding.
Amanda, Shelle, Tara, and Nancy
The President(s) shall:
a. Preside at all general and executive board meetings of the organization.
b. Be well versed and communicate the articles of incorporation and bylaws to the Executive Board.
c. Ensure Executive Board and/or Officers are contacted for monthly meetings.
d. Coordinate the work of officers of the organization so that the Objectives and Policies may be promoted.
e. Be involved unofficially with all committees.
f. Gather monthly reports information and/or reports from officers.
g. Be one of the board members authorized to sign the checks of the organization.
h. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the organization.
The Vice-President(s) shall:
a. Act as an assistant to the President(s) and shall perform the duties of the President(s) in the absence or inability of that officer to act.
b. Coordinate the work of chairpersons of the organization so that the Objectives and Policies may be promoted.
c. Gather monthly information and/or reports from chairpersons.
d. Be involved unofficially with designated committees.
e. Perform other delegated duties as assigned.
The Secretary(s) shall:
a. Keep an accurate record of the proceedings of all the meetings of the organization, and a roster of registered members.
b. Distribute official minutes to each Executive Board member and others determined by the Executive Board.
c. Maintain the PTO Book of Record.
d. Be prepared to refer to minutes of previous meetings.
e. Conduct necessary correspondence for the organization in cooperation with the Executive Board.
f. Work closely with Vice Presidents and Chairpersons regarding correspondence for programs, events, fundraisers, and teacher liaison needs.
g. Perform other delegated duties as assigned.
The Treasurer shall:
a. Establish and/or maintain a checking account and other accounts as determined by the Executive Board.
b. Have custody of all financial records and funds of the organization.
c. Verify and be responsible for, along with the event chairperson, all monies received, as counted by one officer/chairperson and one PTO member; each shall keep an accurate account of all monies from the event.
d. Keep a full and accurate account of receipts and disbursements as authorized by the President, Executive Board or organization as in accordance with the budget adopted by the organization.
e. Pay bills that are authorized.
f. See that checks or vouchers are properly signed by two persons authorized on the signature card.
g. Prepare a financial statement each month with copies to be distributed to each Executive Board member and others determined by the Executive Board.
h. Make sure that at least $500.00 is left in the treasury for the next school year.
i. Make a full report of the proposed budget at the first general meeting of the year.
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