Foothills Elementary

Get ready for an out-of-this-world week at Foothills Elementary!

Next week, we will be celebrating College and Career Week with fun dress-up days, special activities, and opportunities for students to start dreaming big about their future. From pajamas to career day to Falcon gear, we can’t wait to explore the universe of possibilities together!

Our Family Fun Night is coming up! Please turn in your papers by tomorrow so we know how many people to plan for. We are excited to celebrate this year with you!

Our annual Pond Town Invitational is tomorrow for our third graders!

We are excited for our 2nd annual graduation walk! You will be done in time for graduation practice!

Happy Principal’s Week to our favorite principal! Each day we journeyed through a different land at Disney, enjoying fun treats and making magical memories together. We feel so lucky to have a principal like Mrs. Stoddard, whose leadership, kindness, and dedication make our school such a special place. Thank you for all you do to support our students and staff; you truly make a difference every single day!

We had so many Falcon winners this week! Our board is filling up with students making amazing choices, and we couldn’t be prouder. On Monday, our winners enjoyed Dole Whip with Mrs. Stoddard in celebration of Principal’s Week, and today they had a blast playing in the Falcon Fun Room. Keep up the great work, Falcons!

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Our Foothills Choir absolutely shined at their spring concert—what a phenomenal performance! 🎶✨ A special shoutout to our incredible choir director, Ronda Slater, who pours so much heart, hard work, and joy into every rehearsal. Your passion truly shows, and these kids are so lucky to have you leading the way!

Saddle up for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! 🌵🍎

From May 4th–8th, we are celebrating our amazing Foothills team with a "Best in the West" theme. Check out the daily schedule so your student can join the fun:

🌵 Monday: Write a star-worthy compliment for your teacher at lunch in the gym.
🌵 Tuesday: Wear your teacher’s favorite color.
🌵 Wednesday: Hat day! Tip your hat to your teachers.
🌵 Thursday: Teacher gifts (snack, drink, or wishlist items!).
🌵 Friday: Cowboy dress-up day!

Go to https://tinyurl.com/FoothillsTeachers26 to see teacher favorites and classroom wishlists! We can’t wait to see all the kindness and creativity from our Foothills families this week. 🦅🤠

What a great day at the 4th and 5th-grade track meet! Our Falcons had a blast, showed incredible effort, and represented Foothills with pride. We loved seeing the teamwork and encouragement all around!

Salem Library is pleased to announce:

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY EVENT
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a fun-filled kickoff party on Tuesday, May 26, from 5:00-6:30 pm outside the library! There will be food, games, and hands-on activities while getting signed up and ready to track your reading! Bring your friends and get set for a summer full of stories and prizes!

SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Join us all summer as we uncover fun and dig into the joy of reading! Starting May 26, ages 3-adult can track their reading on Beanstack, or with a paper tracker you can pick up at the library. Earn rewards and prize entries for every 300 minutes you read! Program ends August 1.

Our annual Pond Town Invitational is next week for our third graders!

Our annual Pond Town Invitational is tomorrow for our fourth and fifth graders!

Congratulations to Dominic Stosich, our 4th Grade Kindness Award recipient! His teacher shared, “Dominic is incredibly kind. He always wants to help others in the class who might need it. He never complains about anything and is incredibly hardworking. He loves to see others smile and laugh, so he is always positive and bubbly. He wants to learn, which makes being his teacher very happy. He has only been in our class since January, but he blends in seamlessly, and I can't imagine the class without him.” Great job, Dominic!

Congratulations to Keane Davis, our 3rd Grade Kindness Award recipient! His teacher shared, “Keane Davis has been a wonderful example of kindness to all students around him. He is willing to help those around him and is inclusive to every one of his classmates. When his partner is struggling with a concept he is always willing to help them understand what they need to do. He is always reaching out to those around him that need a friend and is open to everyone around him. He is a great member of our class.” Great job, Keane!

Congratulations to Pete Hardy, our 2nd Grade Kindness Award recipient! His teacher shared, “Pete Hardy is super kind by being a friend to everyone in our class. He works well with others and comes to school each day with a positive attitude. He is such a sweet-hearted kid, and his kindness has a big impact on our classroom. His example helps create a space where students are more patient, supportive, and helpful to one another. He truly makes our class a better place.” Great job, Pete!

Congratulations to Reed Theobald, our 1st Grade Kindness Award recipient! His teacher shared, “We are so lucky to have a student like Reed in our class. He is so good at including others and at thinking through solutions to potential conflicts. He is patient when he works with others and encourages them to do their best. We love you, Reed!” Great job, Reed!

Congratulations to Bennett Melander, our Kindergarten Kindness Award recipient! Her teacher shared, “Bennett truly exemplifies kindness. She is great at noticing when someone needs a friend. Bennett goes out of her way to make others feel happy, noticed, and important. She shares her excitement for learning and life with everyone. She brightens our classroom every day. We love having Bennett in our class!” Great job, Bennett!

Congratulations to Benny Jensen, our Kindergarten Kindness Award recipient! His teacher shared, “Benny shows kindness to teachers and classmates. He includes his friends during recess by holding their hands, smiling, and walking with them. We are so glad Benny is a Foothills Falcon! He makes our school a kinder place to be!” Great job, Benny!

Our Foothills Falcons are helping spread the message of kindness throughout our school and community!

This month, we are proud to recognize our Kindness Award recipients as part of Salem’s Kindness Creates Peace initiative. These students go above and beyond to include others, show compassion, and make our school a better place each day.

We are so proud of the example they set; kindness truly does create peace!