Updates and Info from Dr. T

May is here, and we are officially entering the final stretch of the school year! Our iReady and DIBELS end-of-year assessments are wrapping up, and we are proud of the hard work our students and teachers have put in throughout the year.

We are also looking forward to celebrating our incredible teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, as well as recognizing our wonderful school nurse on May 6. Awards Days are coming up soon, giving us another opportunity to celebrate student growth, achievement, and effort.

Finally, we are excited to see our talented students shine at the Farley Talent Show on May 12. It is going to be a busy, meaningful, and memorable month at Farley!

IMPORTANT: Please complete returning student registration. Contact lorinda.ward@hsv-k12.org

Complete here

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, attendance still matters every day. May is full of important learning, review, celebrations, assessments, awards, and special memories with classmates and teachers. We want every student to finish strong and be present for all the meaningful moments still ahead.

Families are encouraged to keep a close eye on absences as we approach the end of the year. A student is considered chronically absent when they miss 18 or more days, 10% or more of the school year, or roughly one month of school. Even a few missed days can add up quickly and affect learning, routines, friendships, and confidence.

Thank you for helping your child arrive on time, attend school consistently, and SOAR through the month of May. Every day counts, and we are excited to finish the year strong together!

May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 12 - GATE Field Trip

May 12 - PTA Meeting & Farley's Got Talent (6PM)

May 15 - PreK Awards & Graduation (9AM)

May 18 - Kindergarten (9AM) & 1st Grade Awards (1PM)

May 19 - 3rd Grade (9AM) & 2nd Grade Awards (1PM)

May 20 - 5th Grade (9AM) & 4th Grade Awards (1PM)

May 21 - Last Student Day (11:30AM)

Greetings families!

We are pleased to announce that our school received an "A" on our Report Card Score. This is the 3rd year in a row that Farley has received an A - this year a 90. Our Report Card score is based on our ACAP results (Grades 3-5) and our percentage of students that maintain excellent attendance.

Parents - remember that excuse notes must be submitted promptly. The HCS expectation is that within 3 days, a parent or doctor's note is submitted to the school. After 8 excused absences (not individual notes), students must have a doctor's note. A student checked out before 11:30AM is considered absent unless they check back in.

📬 lisa.folden@hsv-k12.org - attendance notes

Chronic Absenteeism is defined as a student missing 18 or more days for the school year (or 10% of enrolled days), regardless of reason.

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Classroom Business Info to Share on Smore with Staff, Students, and Parents

Hey everyone!

Guess what? Our school now has a classroom business called Soaring With Kindness, run by the K–5 Resource students in Ms. Bradshaw’s class! They are learning real-world life skills like teamwork, organization, and customer service while spreading kindness throughout the school.

You can buy a Happy Note with a positive message or a Treat Cup full of candy for just $1 each.

They’ll be delivered twice a month on Wednesdays —the perfect way to make a friend smile or treat yourself!

Order now using this form: https://forms.gle/C8imwFZMS5KSZLcF7

Let’s spread kindness together!

Interested in Sponsoring?

100% Tax Deductible donation will go to support programs

to enhance our students and their educational experience:

Bronze: $100 (Logo in Flyer & listed on Facebook Page)

Silver: $250 ( Logo in Flyer, Facebook Page, & 4’ Banner in carline)

Gold: $500 ( Logo in Flyer, Facebook Page, & 5’ Banner in carline)

Principal: Stewart Thorson (DrT) stewart.thorson@hsv-k12.org

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Christy Lang (christy.lang@hsv-k12.org)

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Lorinda Ward (lorinda.ward@hsv-k12.org)

📫 Email Attendance Notes to Ms. Folden (lisa.folden@hsv-k12.org)

Counselor: Mr. Alex Gregg (alexander.gregg@hsv-k12.org)

🏃🏻‍♂️Coach Wilkins (mark.wilkins@hsv-k12.org)

Reading Specialist: Mrs. Mallory Ray (mallory.ray@hsv-k12.org)

Literacy & Dyslexia Specialist: Mrs. Chasity Lindsey (chasity.lindsey@hsv-k12.org)

Media Specialist: Mrs. Megan Rice (megan.rice@hsv-k12.org)
Special Education Lead: Mrs. Angela Bargas (angela.bargas@hsv-k12.org)

Cafeteria Menus: https://www.ezschoollunch.com/p/Huntsville/menu

Transportation: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/page/transportation

Heart of the Valley YMCA: https://ymcahuntsville.org/programs/child-care/after-school-care/

We believe:

• Students are our first priority. They have the ability to learn at high levels and are respected as unique individuals.

• Teachers are caring leaders who serve as role models to facilitate high quality instruction; encouraging all individual needs and learning styles within a framework of high expectations in a positive environment.

• Parents are active partners in the educational process at school and home by maintaining open communication, participating in school activities, and ensuring students are prepared to learn.

• The Support Staff will collaborate with other stakeholders, serve as role models, and promote a caring environment encouraging students to achieve their full potential.

• The Community should have the expectation that the school is producing responsible and productive citizens for its viability. The community assists in this endeavor by providing financial support, volunteering, serving as role models, and providing input in the educational process of the students we serve.