Charger Times- May 2025

Dear Charger Families,

The month of May is here, and with it comes the excitement of wrapping up a wonderful school year! As we approach the final weeks, there is so much to celebrate—our students have made incredible strides both academically and socially/emotionally. We are so proud of their hard work and growth this year!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5–9. Please join us in showing our gratitude to the incredible educators who support, inspire, and care for our children every day.

The Book Fair will also run May 5–9! Mrs. Pulliam is looking for volunteers to help run the book fair. Please use the QR code below to sign up and be a part of this fun event.
We will also host Book Fair Family Nights on:

• Tuesday, May 6th from 5:00–7:00 PM

• Thursday, May 8th from 5:00–6:00 PM

Immediately following Thursday’s family night, we invite you to attend our monthly Charger Family Group (CFG) meeting at 6:00 PM. One of the topics will be our upcoming Field Day on May 16th. We are currently seeking parent volunteers to help run Field Day stations. Volunteers will be scheduled to work the opposite session from their student’s participation time, so you can still enjoy the fun together! Utilize the QR code on the flyer below for more details and to sign-up to help.

Important: All Field Day volunteers and guests must have an approved background check on file. Please contact the front office for questions regarding background checks.

Several field trips are also coming up:

• 1st Grade – May 8th

• 4th Grade – May 12th

• 2nd Grade – May 13th

Reminder: All attending parents must have a current background check on file. Background checks are valid for one year—please confirm your volunteer status with the front office.

We will celebrate student success with Awards Ceremonies on Wednesday, May 21st. Please check below for times by grade level and join us in recognizing your child’s achievements!

The last day of school is Friday, May 23rd with early release at 12:00 PM. It has been an honor to share this school year with your children, and we are grateful for your continued support.

Don’t forget—Summer School registration is still open!
The deadline to register and receive guaranteed bus transportation is May 2nd. After that, registration will remain open, but transportation cannot be guaranteed.

• Grades 2–4 will attend summer school at Washington-Franklin Elementary

• Grades 5–6 will attend at Lincoln Intermediate

• Dates: June 2–19, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Thank you again for a wonderful year. We wish all of our families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer!

Best regards,

Crystal Vandiver

Principal

Jennifer Menteer

• Hello friends! We have made it to the month of May! May is known as Mental Health Awareness Month! Remember if you are feeling run down and tired, take a brain break. Get out in nature and take a walk and breathe some fresh air!

• Parents please remember that students with prescribed medication must be picked up before the last day of school. These medications will NOT be sent home with your student. If you have any questions please reach out to Nurse Moser.

• Please come and check out the lost and found located in the cafeteria! All items left over at the end of the year will be donated.

New Messaging System: Rooms Now in the FSD App

We’re excited to introduce Rooms, a new two-way messaging tool in the Farmington R-7 District app that makes communication with your child’s teachers easier than ever.

What You’ll Get with Rooms:

• Direct messaging with teachers, staff, and coaches

• Classroom announcements and reminders

• Automatic translation for messages

The Farmington R-7 app also includes:

• District and school news

• Live updates

• Event calendars

• Meal menus

• Push notifications

Invite Coming! You’ll receive an email or text invite to join Rooms. Just follow the link to create your login. Starting June 1, Rooms will officially replace Remind as our district messaging platform.

Once logged in, open the Farmington R-7 app and tap Rooms at the bottom right to begin. Parents with multiple students will see all of them in one place.

For more info, visit our FAQ page or reach out with any questions!