May Kindness Award – 2nd Grade Congratulations to Taylor Huff for being a beacon of kindness in our school! Her teacher shared: "Taylor is always helpful and thoughtful, making everyone feel included. She shows kindness to her teacher and classmates every day, always thinking of others before herself. Taylor is a true friend to everyone, spreading happiness with her positive attitude and caring nature. Her joyful spirit and generosity make our classroom a better place for all." Way to go, Taylor! Your kindness lifts us all. 🦅

May Kindness Award – 1st Grade A big congratulations to Abby Aston for being a shining example of kindness in our school! Her teacher shared: "Abby is such a joy to have in class. She is always the first to volunteer to help me with anything. At recess, she makes sure everyone feels included. She is such a good help to everyone—so many other students look up to her." Thank you, Abby, for spreading kindness every day! 🦅

May Kindness Award – Kindergarten Congratulations to Scottie Harris for showing such a kind and caring heart! Her teacher shared: "Scottie is so willing to help others when they may be hurting. She helped a friend who was hurt to the office so they could get an ice pack. I love the care she has for her friends." Way to go, Scottie! Your kindness makes Foothills a better place. 🦅

We had three incredible students accomplish a truly impressive feat... perfect attendance for the entire school year! That’s 180 days of dedication, consistency, and commitment. Congratulations to these outstanding Falcons for reaching such a tough and admirable goal!

These amazing Falcons were recognized for perfect attendance in Term 4! Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day truly stand out. Way to go, Falcons—keep soaring!

Our librarian, Mrs. Millett, is retiring at the end of this school year. We are so grateful for the many years she has dedicated to Foothills, sparking a love of reading in countless students. Thank you, Mrs. Millett, for your service, your kindness, and the stories you’ve shared. Wishing you all the happiness in your next chapter! 📚

At our End-of-Year Assembly, we recognized some truly TERRIFIC 5th-grade students! Each year, 5th-grade teachers from the elementary schools in Salem and Spanish Fork nominate one boy and one girl who exemplify what it means to be TERRIFIC—thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, and Capable. Congratulations to our outstanding students who were chosen for this special honor!

We’re excited to announce that our school is participating in PlayOn, a FREE summer adventure program for your family! Your child will receive a PlayOn lanyard this May to kick off their summer journey. With it, they can complete over 100 screen-free activities, such as scavenger hunts, art projects, hikes, acts of kindness, and more. After each activity, they visit local PlayOn sponsor locations to collect a badge and unlock amazing rewards like: A free day at Splash Summit, Dreamwalk Park, free PlayOn T-shirts, Crumbl cookies, and visits to The Hive, Kidtopia, Coin Crazy, and more! IMPORTANT INFO! Badge collecting dates: First day kids can start collecting badges: Tuesday, May 27 (the day after Memorial Day) Last day to collect badges: Saturday, August 9 (weekend before school starts)

Foothills Elementary just wrapped up its third annual Chess Club—and what a great season it was! Maxwell Jimenez took 3rd place, Owen Jimenez earned 2nd, and Thomas Brockbank was crowned our Chess Club Champion! A big congratulations to all who participated and sharpened their strategic skills this year. Well played, Falcons!

Today at our End of Year Assembly, we had the chance to celebrate someone truly special—our incredible PTO president, Chelsea Childs! Chelsea and her amazing team work tirelessly behind the scenes to create opportunities, events, and memories for our students. Her dedication, hard work, and heart for our school do not go unnoticed. Thank you, Chelsea, for everything you do to make Foothills shine!

Congratulations to Amelia, one of our incredible technicians, for receiving a Classified Teaching Award! Amelia is calm, kind, consistent, and exactly who you'd want by a student’s side in tough moments. Her quiet strength, endless compassion, and ability to help students feel understood and loved make her an irreplaceable part of our team. The Treehouse wouldn’t be the same without her!

Kindergarten Graduation

Last Day of School on May 22nd

The fifth graders had so much fun at their end of year party! They are ending the year strong with a barbecue and kickball tournament! We’re so proud of these falcons and how hard they’ve worked. Good luck next year in middle school!

Two of our incredible teachers, Mrs. Cope and Mrs. Roberts, are retiring at the end of this school year! We’ve loved taking this month to celebrate their amazing careers and the impact they’ve had on our students and school community. Congratulations to both of you—thank you for everything!

Mrs. Melander’s Fifth Grade class had the opportunity to learn about coding robots from our school’s tech coach, Mrs. Coutlee. Students were given some coding playtime with the robots and then were asked to complete a challenge at the end.

Tee up for a great cause at the 2nd annual Feed the Kids Foundation Golf Tournament! Gather your friends, family, and colleagues for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and golf, all while supporting a worthy cause. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in need. Register here: https://givebutter.com/c/ftkgolfclassic25

Today in Kindergarten we are learning about the a_e sound! We are even reading stories with this sound!

A Backpack Giveaway will be held at Riverview Elementary on July 26, 2025, from 9 - 11 am.

Kids Cause is excited to invite you to our Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 2! This event will support students in Nebo School District by helping provide glasses, dental work, clothing, and other essentials. Kids Cause works closely with school social workers and administrators to identify students who need extra help, making a real difference in our community. The tournament promises a fun day for a great cause — just $60 per person! Bring your own foursome if possible! Lunch will be provided, and there will be lots of prizes to win throughout the day. Come enjoy a round of golf and help us continue supporting kids in need! We hope to see you there!