Updates and Info from Dr. T
Farley Elementary School - November 7, 2025
Happy Fall!
Happy fall, families! Our classrooms are full of energy, excitement, and lots of learning. Students are getting the hang of routines and diving into new challenges every day. As the lessons get a little tougher, we’re helping them build confidence and celebrate every success—big and small!
Thank you for cheering your child on at home. Together, we’re making this a fantastic season of growth!
Extreme Make-Over Farley Edition! Over the next year to 18 months, Farley will receive a new gym (replacing the 100 year-old structure) and also all new flooring, paint, and lighting. Give your opinion here for our new floors.
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Grades 2–5 have finished PreACAP testing. This assessment will help students become familiar with the testing format and question types they’ll encounter in the spring, while also giving teachers valuable insight into areas where additional review or support may be needed.
Upcoming Dates
Nov 11 - Veteran's Day Holiday (no school)
Nov 19 - Progress Reports
Nov 20 - Thanksgiving Lunch
Nov - All Pro Dads
Nov 21 - Signup for Lunch Helper
Nov 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holidays*
* Students attend school Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week this year.
Dec 4 - Pictures with a Parrot
Dec 8-12 - PTA Santa Shoppe
Dec 9 - Spirit Night Pizza Hut
Dec 9 - PTA Christmas Holiday Concert @ 5:30PM
*Prek & K
Dec 12 - Popcorn and Movie Fundraiser
Dec 18 - Christmas & Holiday Sing-a-Long @ 9AM
Dec 18 - Christmas & Holiday Parties @ 1PM
Dec 19 - Early Dismissal (11:30AM)
All Pro Dads - Farley Chapter
Next meeting - Nov 20
Attendance
Parents may excuse only 8 days for the entire school year.
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, regardless of reason.
PBIS Student Shout-Outs
Meet Lizzie
🎀 Favorite Color: Pink
🍕 Favorite Food: Pizza
🐷 Favorite Book: Elephant & Piggie
😀 What do you like best about school? PE
Lizzie is on the "A" Honor Roll and earned a Principal shout-out from her Dojo points.
Soaring with Kindness - Ms. Bradshaw's Resource Classroom Business
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!
Community Sponsorships
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
AlphaBest: https://www.alphabest.org/huntsvilleal/