March Math Madness is in full swing!
Congratulations to our Sweet 16 winners in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! These students earned their spot by being not only accurate but also efficient with their multiplication math facts. That combination of speed and precision is no small feat!
The competition isn’t over yet… This Friday, we’ll narrow it down to the Elite 8. Who will advance?
Stay tuned as the math madness continues all month long!
Congratulations to our Sweet 16 winners in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! These students earned their spot by being not only accurate but also efficient with their multiplication math facts. That combination of speed and precision is no small feat!
The competition isn’t over yet… This Friday, we’ll narrow it down to the Elite 8. Who will advance?
Stay tuned as the math madness continues all month long!
Our 5th Grade Kindness Creates Peace winner is Noah Searle! This is what his teacher had to say about him:
“Noah Searle is a great representative of kindness. He shows kindness in our classroom through his patience and acceptance of others. He leads by example, and I know I can count on him to extend a hand to others, especially when someone is struggling or feeling left out. Noah’s willingness to help and positive attitude make our classroom a more welcoming place for everyone.”
We are so proud of you, Noah! Thank you for leading with patience, acceptance, and kindness at Foothills.
“Noah Searle is a great representative of kindness. He shows kindness in our classroom through his patience and acceptance of others. He leads by example, and I know I can count on him to extend a hand to others, especially when someone is struggling or feeling left out. Noah’s willingness to help and positive attitude make our classroom a more welcoming place for everyone.”
We are so proud of you, Noah! Thank you for leading with patience, acceptance, and kindness at Foothills.
Our 4th Grade Kindness Creates Peace winner is Isla Lopez! This is what her teacher had to say about her:
“Isla Lopez is kind, calm, and patient! During free time or recess, she finds classmates who are sitting alone and goes over to play a game with them. Isla notices the needs of others and goes out of her way to make them feel supported, seen, and included.”
We are so proud of you, Isla! Thank you for noticing others and making Foothills a place where everyone belongs.
“Isla Lopez is kind, calm, and patient! During free time or recess, she finds classmates who are sitting alone and goes over to play a game with them. Isla notices the needs of others and goes out of her way to make them feel supported, seen, and included.”
We are so proud of you, Isla! Thank you for noticing others and making Foothills a place where everyone belongs.
Our 3rd Grade Kindness Creates Peace winner is Amelia Tuckett! This is what her teacher had to say about her:
“Amelia has the sweetest personality. She is always willing to help her classmates. Her teacher can always count on her to be a great friend and helper to everyone around her.”
We are so proud of you, Amelia! Thank you for being such a kind and dependable friend at Foothills.
“Amelia has the sweetest personality. She is always willing to help her classmates. Her teacher can always count on her to be a great friend and helper to everyone around her.”
We are so proud of you, Amelia! Thank you for being such a kind and dependable friend at Foothills.
Our 2nd Grade Kindness Creates Peace winner is Dax Robinson! This is what his teacher had to say about him:
“Dax shows outstanding kindness to everyone. He is always respectful to both students and teachers. He does what is asked of him, and he looks out for others. When he sees someone who needs help, he quietly steps in to support them, never bragging or asking for attention. He helps simply because he knows it’s the right thing to do. His classmates describe him as honest, helpful, and hardworking. He is a great friend to all, and his kindness makes our classroom a better place.”
We are so proud of you, Dax! Thank you for leading with quiet strength and kindness at Foothills.
“Dax shows outstanding kindness to everyone. He is always respectful to both students and teachers. He does what is asked of him, and he looks out for others. When he sees someone who needs help, he quietly steps in to support them, never bragging or asking for attention. He helps simply because he knows it’s the right thing to do. His classmates describe him as honest, helpful, and hardworking. He is a great friend to all, and his kindness makes our classroom a better place.”
We are so proud of you, Dax! Thank you for leading with quiet strength and kindness at Foothills.
Our 1st Grade Kindness Creates Peace winner is Baylor Gurney! This is what his teacher had to say about him:
“Baylor is a great example of kindness in our class. He is always willing to help those in need and is the first person there to comfort anyone who is sad. We are so lucky to have his happiness and positivity in our class.”
We are so proud of you, Baylor! Thank you for sharing your kindness and positivity at Foothills.
“Baylor is a great example of kindness in our class. He is always willing to help those in need and is the first person there to comfort anyone who is sad. We are so lucky to have his happiness and positivity in our class.”
We are so proud of you, Baylor! Thank you for sharing your kindness and positivity at Foothills.
Our Kindergarten Kindness Creates Peace winner is Avery Campbell! This is what her teacher had to say about her: “Avery shows kindness by using kind words and including others. She has a great smile that she shares with classmates. Not only is Avery great with her peers, but she is also very respectful to adults. She is a great example!”
We are so proud of you, Avery! Thank you for being such a bright light at Foothills.
We are so proud of you, Avery! Thank you for being such a bright light at Foothills.
These incredible Falcons are this month’s Salem Kindness Creates Peace winners! They exemplify what kindness looks like every single day at Foothills.
Falcons of the Month – February
These incredible students were shining examples of being NICE all month long!
In February at Foothills, we focused on what it truly means to be NICE. We celebrated Kindness Week with fun dress-up days, but more importantly, we learned how to treat one another with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Here’s what our Falcons learned:
During Kindness Week, we participated in fun dress-up days. But the most important thing we did was learn about kindness.
In Mrs. Brindley’s lessons this month, we learned a lot about being kind and nice.
Kindergarteners learned how to include others during recess.
First graders learned about how to use the buddy bench to make sure no one feels alone.
Second grade learned that spreading kindness helps others feel better — and it helps us feel good too.
Third graders learned about empathy and how to see things from someone else’s point of view.
Fourth graders practiced breathing strategies to help when they’re feeling big emotions.
Fifth grade focused on empathy and remembering that everyone we meet is going through something hard or has gone through something difficult.
We are so proud of our Falcons for choosing kindness, practicing empathy, and showing what it means to be NICE.
These incredible students were shining examples of being NICE all month long!
In February at Foothills, we focused on what it truly means to be NICE. We celebrated Kindness Week with fun dress-up days, but more importantly, we learned how to treat one another with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Here’s what our Falcons learned:
During Kindness Week, we participated in fun dress-up days. But the most important thing we did was learn about kindness.
In Mrs. Brindley’s lessons this month, we learned a lot about being kind and nice.
Kindergarteners learned how to include others during recess.
First graders learned about how to use the buddy bench to make sure no one feels alone.
Second grade learned that spreading kindness helps others feel better — and it helps us feel good too.
Third graders learned about empathy and how to see things from someone else’s point of view.
Fourth graders practiced breathing strategies to help when they’re feeling big emotions.
Fifth grade focused on empathy and remembering that everyone we meet is going through something hard or has gone through something difficult.
We are so proud of our Falcons for choosing kindness, practicing empathy, and showing what it means to be NICE.
PE at Foothills Elementary is an opportunity for all children to bond through play. This bond helps build a positive foundation for children to learn together in the classroom. I love to see how they cheer each other on and grow together as a class. Their happy screams and joyful faces are my best payday!
Math Madness Begins This Week!
Mrs. Johnson’s class has been working on writing descriptive paragraphs that their partners can visualize.
Spring Pictures Tomorrow
🌟✨ Mrs. Gurney’s talented 5th graders are bringing Shakespeare to life! 🎭 Dive into the enchanting world of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with us at Foothills Elementary.
We are learning to be falcon strong as we practice reading tricky digraphs! We are helping each other as we read today!
We have been doing so good at adding and subtracting by multiples of 10s! Today we played a game with partners to help us practice!
Foothills Elementary proudly presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr.!
Join us on March 10th, 2026, at Salem Hills High School for a magical night of music, courage, and a little bit of mischief!
Showtimes: 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Tickets: $5 (Reserved Seating)
Scan the QR code to grab your seats (be sure to select the Foothills times!) — you won’t want to miss seeing our incredible students shine on stage!
It’s time to secure your copy of the 2025-2026 Foothills Yearbook! For just $18, you can make sure your Falcon has the memories they can keep forever!
You can purchase online at http://www.purchaseyearbook.com/FoothillsNeboYB26 or with cash in the envelope that went home with your student. Yearbook sales will end on Friday, March 6th - so get your copy secured today!
⚠️ Important Note: Yearbooks were not for sale at the beginning of the school year. Place your order now to avoid missing out!
You can purchase online at http://www.purchaseyearbook.com/FoothillsNeboYB26 or with cash in the envelope that went home with your student. Yearbook sales will end on Friday, March 6th - so get your copy secured today!
⚠️ Important Note: Yearbooks were not for sale at the beginning of the school year. Place your order now to avoid missing out!
💘 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘
Wear red or pink to celebrate and make a Valentine for your classmates.
Challenge: Make sure everyone feels included today.
Wear red or pink to celebrate and make a Valentine for your classmates.
Challenge: Make sure everyone feels included today.
🌳✨ Welcome to Skye's Treehouse ✨🌳
At Foothills, the Treehouse is a special space designed to help students regulate emotions and reset when they need it most.
This calming room is all about Zones and self-regulation. Students can:
🛖 Relax in our cozy teepee
🧸 Visit the calming corner
🤸♀️ Bounce out extra energy on the trampoline
📚 Focus in a secluded workspace
We also practice simple breathing techniques to help students slow down, refocus, and return to learning feeling confident and in control.
The Treehouse reminds our students that it’s okay to have big feelings — and that they have tools to manage them.
At Foothills, the Treehouse is a special space designed to help students regulate emotions and reset when they need it most.
This calming room is all about Zones and self-regulation. Students can:
🛖 Relax in our cozy teepee
🧸 Visit the calming corner
🤸♀️ Bounce out extra energy on the trampoline
📚 Focus in a secluded workspace
We also practice simple breathing techniques to help students slow down, refocus, and return to learning feeling confident and in control.
The Treehouse reminds our students that it’s okay to have big feelings — and that they have tools to manage them.
