Dear Foothills Families,
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break. I know mine was both enjoyable and relaxing. It is good to be back at school with all the great students and teachers at Foothills.
We are seeing some great progress in both reading and math with those students that are regularly practicing each night at home. If you haven’t been as faithful having your kids read and practice their math facts each night – now would be a great time to start. It really makes a huge difference. We are also doing really well with attendance. Having students at school everyday is vital to their academic and social growth and success. Thank you for keeping your children home when they are sick but then sending them back as soon as they are better! We also appreciate your help and support in getting our students to school on time each day.
As winter is upon us, I wanted to discuss Foothills’s policy for inside/outside days. We live in the great state of Utah where it often snows. Many students want to go outside and play in the snow and take a needed physical break from their studies. For the most part, students will be expected to go outside for recess. On rare occasions (rain, blizzard, etc.) students will not be allowed to go outside. Parents can help us out by sending their child to school dressed as if it will always be an outside day. This way they are proactive and prepared for whatever happens. More detailed information about our cold weather procedures can be found in this newsletter.
Also a reminder to check our Lost and Found that is located back by our gym. We have lots and lots of jackets along with other items, and would love for them to return to their owner. All Lost and Found items not claimed by the Christmas Break will be donated to Tabitha's Way.
From all of us at Foothills Elementary we want to wish all our families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
--Mrs. Stoddard
Here are PTO events happening this month and ways you can help our students and teachers:
- Jingle Grams will be Dec. 4-8. Students can purchase a Jingle Gram for friends all week. Watch for more information coming home!
- If you can help with Jingle Grams (formerly Candy Grams) please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EABA822A4FBC52-jingle
- Faculty Christmas Luncheon- The PTO is planning a lovely luncheon for the Foothills staff for their holiday gift. If you would like to donate to the luncheon please click here:
- Christmas Staff Luncheon: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EABA822A4FBC52-44458455-christmas
- PTO Meeting is December 5th @ 10:45. All are welcome (including small children)!
- Be on the look out for Expressions Art Contest Information coming up in early February!
We genuinely appreciate all the help and support of our awesome Foothills Families!
Monday, Dec. 18th- Hats Off to Christmas! Wear a Santa hat or your best Christmas head decor.
Tuesday, Dec. 19th- Merry Colors Tuesday Dress from head to toe in red and green.
Wednesday, Dec. 20th- Whoville Wednesday. Wear all green or dress as the Grinch or Whoville character.
Thursday, Dec. 21st- Holly Jolly Thursday Wear Christmas sweaters and anything holly jolly.
Friday, Dec. 22nd- Wake up and go! Wear pajamas to school!
Foothills Elementary Cold and Inclement Weather Procedures
With the more severe weather conditions of winter we wanted to review our procedures to both reassure and help parents and patrons prepare and plan.
- We recommend that students arrive at school no earlier than 8:30am for supervision purposes. The building will be open for students to wait for the 8:30 bell in the foyer.
- Children should arrive at school dressed for the weather of the day so they can safely and comfortably enjoy recesses. All healthy children will be expected to go out for recess except in extreme weather conditions (wind chill, rain, snow, etc.).
- If your child cannot participate in recess for health reasons, please send a note to this effect. If it is to be a prolonged indoor stay (longer than 3 days) please send a note from the doctor.
- Students will remain inside in extreme weather conditions such as: very cold temperatures (below 20 degrees) and wind chill, heavy rain and snowfall, unhealthy air/inversions (we check air quality daily).
- Please be considerate and safety conscious as you drop off and pick up students at school. The winter months see an increase in the number of cars. Remember to: not block the flow of traffic (inside lanes are for waiting/sitting; outside lanes for pull through), not block cross walk areas, use parking stalls not pull through lanes if you need to enter the building.
- In the event of a major weather event (severe storm, power outage…) the District’s ICampus Messenger system will be used to notify parents. This can be in the form of an automated phone call, text, or email. For this information to reach you it is important that you keep your contact information current within the online SIS system. Information will also be posted and updated on the district web page www.nebo.edu. All teachers and staff members will remain at school to care for the students. Unless otherwise notified, we will release students only to responsible adults or family members.
Stay Connected
Email: angela.stoddard@nebo.edu
Website: foothills.nebo.edu
Location: 412 South 810 East, Salem, UT, USA
Phone: 801-423-9172
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Foothills-Elementary-394381170688810
Twitter: @FoothillsElem
