Updates and Info from Dr. T

Thanks to everyone that made our events this week a success! A huge shout-out to our incredible PTA Board — Jennifer McCoy, Shaquette Tyler, Monique Pridgin, Magdalina Levine, and Lauren Ingerson — along with the many parents who stepped in to help make Super Kids Day such a memorable and exciting experience for our students. We are also grateful to Principal Coker at Grissom for partnering with us and allowing JROTC and Girls Soccer (and Coach Sheilds) to support the day — it made a big impact.

As we move into the week ahead, Monday will bring a temporary closure of the library as we begin preparations for the upcoming renovation; volunteers are welcome to help with inventory and packing. The iReady End of Year Benchmark window opens also on Monday. Tuesday, we look forward to celebrating our ACAP Excellence with our Roller Time field trip while Ms. Audrey's class attends the Special Olympics. Tuesday is also set aside to appreciate our dedicated school bus drivers.

Midweek, Wednesday will feature our LifeSouth Blood Drive. Thursday will be a busy day as we wrap up afterschool tutoring for the year, host FCA, and officially open the DIBELS assessment window.

We’ll close out the week on Friday with K for a Day, giving our future Falcons a special preview of school life, while also celebrating our amazing cafeteria staff on School Lunch Hero Appreciation Day.

Another full and meaningful week at Farley—thank you for continuing to support our students and staff.

IMPORTANT: Please complete returning student registration by the end of April. Contact lorinda.ward@hsv-k12.org

Complete here

To encourage students to give their very best effort, our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) team is sponsoring a STEM Field Trip to Roller Time on April 28 (9:00 AM–1:00 PM). There is no cost for students, and parents are welcome to attend by providing their own transportation ($13 for parents).

To earn this trip, Student Council developed the following expectations:

• Students remain fully focused and engaged throughout the test
• Students use their time wisely and do not rush
• Students read each question carefully before answering
• Students review and check their answers before submitting
• Students follow all testing expectations (quiet environment, no talking, appropriate materials only)

Students will receive a punch card and can earn punches each day of testing by meeting these expectations. Students who earn their punches will qualify for the field trip.

Thank you for your support in helping your child do their best!

April 24 - Weather Day

April 28 - Special Olympics

April 28 - ACAP Celebration Field Trip at Roller Time (3rd, 4th, 5th)

April 30 - Last Day for After-school Tutoring

May 1 - K for a Day

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.