Mrs. Eddington’s class earned a class party. They got to bring a treat that starts with the letter P and wear pajamas on Quiet as a Mouse Day!
🏀🔢 Math March Madness: Final Four! 🔢🏀
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Elite 8 battled it out, proving their multiplication mastery! After some intense fact fluency face-offs, we have our Final Four math champs. Who will multiply their way to the championship?
Reminder: Early Dismissal on Wednesday, March 19th!
Students will be dismissed at noon for a Staff Development Day. Teachers will spend the remainder of the school day in professional development trainings.
Thank you for your support!
The third grade attended a matinee performance at Salem Hills High School Friday March 14th. They really enjoyed the performance “oh the things you can think.” “The Cat in the Hat” and “Horton hears a Who”
In Mrs. Haroldsen’s class we are learning how dentists help us keep our bodies healthy and strong.
On March 10th the students in Ms. Staheli's First Grade Class had a lot of fun drawing self portraits for there portfolios. They are very excited to show there parents all the hard work they have done so far this year!
This month, we’re celebrating Charlotte Datin for receiving the Kindness Award! Charlotte's teacher shared, "I am honored to nominate Charlotte for the Kindness Award because of her consistent kindness and positivity. She is always aware of others' needs, offering help and including everyone in activities. Charlotte has been known to write very kind notes to others, spreading encouragement and joy. She never speaks a bad word about anyone and has a natural ability to lift others with her words and actions. Her inclusive attitude and caring heart make her a true role model, positively impacting our school community." Charlotte, we are so lucky to have your kind heart at Foothills! Keep SOARing and spreading kindness!
This month, we’re celebrating Liliana Ah You for receiving the Kindness Award! Liliana’s teacher shared, "Liliana is so sweet! She always steps in to offer a helping hand to teachers and other students. She has a tender heart and is very aware of other's feelings. She is known to have a smile and give compliments. Most importantly, Lili is a great friend. She finds those who seem lonely or could use a friend and she takes great care of them." Liliana, we are so lucky to have your kind heart at Foothills! Keep SOARing and spreading kindness!
This month, we’re celebrating Olivia Hillam for receiving the Kindness Award! Olivia's teacher shared, "Olivia is always seeking ways to help others. Her kindness and service make our class a better and happier place. She always volunteers to help in class, helps other students when needed, and always cleans up the classroom without being asked. She is a light in the classroom, the school, and the community.
" Maverick, we are so lucky to have your kind heart at Foothills! Keep SOARing and spreading kindness!
This month, we’re celebrating Kai Swenson for receiving the Kindness Award! Kai's teacher shared, "Kai is always so nice and friendly to everyone in our class. He is always aware of those around him and tries to include all his classmates, making sure that everyone feels welcome. His great attitude makes our classroom a happier place. No matter what we are learning, he is always engaged and eager to learn more. He is present and ready to do his best every day. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to all and a great student." Kai, we are so lucky to have your kind heart at Foothills! Keep SOARing and spreading kindness!
This month, we’re celebrating Benny Rosenbaum for receiving the Kindness Award! Benny's teacher shared, "Benny is so kind and always trying to serve others. He loves to help whenever he can. Just this last week, when a student struggled, I heard him using kind and encouraging words to help them know they can do hard things. He is a wonderful example of kindness, and we are so lucky to have him in our class." Benny, we are so lucky to have your kind heart at Foothills! Keep SOARing and spreading kindness!
The Elite 8 are dominating with their math facts mastery! They've multiplied their way to the top. Who will advance to the Final Four?
Buzzing with Creativity: Mrs. Marzan's 2nd Graders Explore Insects!
In an end of unit activity that was the bee's knees, Mrs. Marzan's 2nd grade class delved into the world of insects, learning about their fascinating characteristics and habitats. To cap off the unit, students got their creative juices flowing by crafting their own unique insect keychains, a project that had everyone buzzing with excitement. This hands-on activity not only solidified their newfound knowledge but also gave them a "key" to unlocking creativity.
This month, we’re celebrating Maverick Hansen for receiving the Kindness Award!
Maverick’s teacher shared, "Maverick is always very aware of what’s happening around him. He is often the first to jump up to fix or straighten something in the classroom that is amiss. He is very sweet in offering his assistance to others, comforting and looking out for his friends when they seem upset, apologizing when needed, and sharing his supplies. He’s a great addition to our classroom of friends!"
Maverick, we are so lucky to have your kind heart at Foothills! Keep SOARing and spreading kindness!
Last Friday, Mr. Thurgood's Third Grade class celebrated Moon day and connection with our solar system unit. These pictures are images of the students creating the different phases of the moon with Oreos. They completed other activities such as a flip book and a mystery science activity where they were able to observe the moon phases. Mr. Thurgood
Congratulations to February’s Falcons of the Month!
These students have worked hard and shown what it means to be Falcon Strong! They’ve earned a special reward and got to participate in the Falcon’s Flight.
Way to go, Falcons! Keep soaring!
📢 It’s That Time of Year Again… Math March Madness! 🏀➗📚
We’re down to our Sweet 16 math whizzes in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! 🎉 Tomorrow, they’ll compete for a spot in the Elite 8. Who will advance to the next round?
Good luck to all our math contestants—may your calculations be swift and your answers spot on!
🎉 You could not, would not want to miss... a birthday party quite like this! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate **Dr. Seuss' Birthday!** 📚🎂
**Friday, March 7th
**7:30 - 8:50 AM
**Foothills Elementary Gymnasium
Miss Carlile’s Fourth Grade class was investigating how they could see light around corners by using a maze, a flashlight, and two mirrors. They got to test every group member’s idea before coming up with a final plan together.
Mrs.McGinnis’s 5th Grade class did a fun science experiment to discover what each mystery substance was! They used their knowledge of properties of matter to decipher each substance.
