Foothills Elementary
Soaring to New Heights
Throughout September, our Falcons focused on CONNECTION and learned different ways we can help others feel seen, included, supported, and like they belong at Foothills.
Here’s what connection looked like across our grade levels:
Kindergarten listened to Peanut Butter and Cupcake and learned that one way to make connections is by inviting others to play at recess.
1st & 2nd Grade talked about the importance of having trusted adults at school. Each student wrote a letter to a trusted adult they know here at Foothills.
3rd & 4th Grade practiced connecting with their classmates by learning new things about one another that they didn’t know before.
5th Grade learned how asking questions and getting to know others can help us build stronger connections with our peers and classmates.
At our Falcon Flight Assembly, we celebrated our September Falcons of the Month: students who have demonstrated CONNECTION through their everyday words and actions.
Congratulations to our September Falcons of the Month! Thank you for reaching out, including others, building relationships, and helping make Foothills a place where every Falcon belongs.
Here’s what connection looked like across our grade levels:
Kindergarten listened to Peanut Butter and Cupcake and learned that one way to make connections is by inviting others to play at recess.
1st & 2nd Grade talked about the importance of having trusted adults at school. Each student wrote a letter to a trusted adult they know here at Foothills.
3rd & 4th Grade practiced connecting with their classmates by learning new things about one another that they didn’t know before.
5th Grade learned how asking questions and getting to know others can help us build stronger connections with our peers and classmates.
At our Falcon Flight Assembly, we celebrated our September Falcons of the Month: students who have demonstrated CONNECTION through their everyday words and actions.
Congratulations to our September Falcons of the Month! Thank you for reaching out, including others, building relationships, and helping make Foothills a place where every Falcon belongs.
Congratulations to our 5th Grade Kindness Student, Calvin Baumgartner!
“Calvin is a wonderful example of kindness in our classroom. He is always happy to be at school, and his smile brightens every day. Calvin helps everyone and works well with his peers, always ready to lend a hand or share an encouraging word. He makes our classroom a friendlier place for all.”
Thank you for making Foothills a friendlier place, Calvin!
“Calvin is a wonderful example of kindness in our classroom. He is always happy to be at school, and his smile brightens every day. Calvin helps everyone and works well with his peers, always ready to lend a hand or share an encouraging word. He makes our classroom a friendlier place for all.”
Thank you for making Foothills a friendlier place, Calvin!
Congratulations to our 4th Grade Kindness Student, Charlotte Mauldwin!
“Charlotte is kind to everyone and always makes people feel happy. She is quick to include others and has a special way of making everyone smile.”
Keep sharing those smiles and making others feel included, Charlotte!
“Charlotte is kind to everyone and always makes people feel happy. She is quick to include others and has a special way of making everyone smile.”
Keep sharing those smiles and making others feel included, Charlotte!
Congratulations to our 3rd Grade Kindness Student, Cole Marvin!
“Cole is wonderful at making others feel included. He looks out for others in need and makes sure they get the help they need. He is great at making others smile. Cole is a great friend to have.”
Thank you for looking out for others and helping everyone feel like they belong, Cole!
“Cole is wonderful at making others feel included. He looks out for others in need and makes sure they get the help they need. He is great at making others smile. Cole is a great friend to have.”
Thank you for looking out for others and helping everyone feel like they belong, Cole!
Congratulations to our 2nd Grade Kindness Student, Avery Bastian!
“Avery has been chosen for the kindness award because she is one of the friendliest students in our class. She is new to our school this year, and already, she has made so many friends and always makes sure to include everyone. She is positive, happy, and has a fantastic attitude towards learning. She is a great example to our classroom community and makes it a warm, bright place! Keep being a shining example, Avery!”
We are so lucky to have you as part of our Falcon family, Avery!
“Avery has been chosen for the kindness award because she is one of the friendliest students in our class. She is new to our school this year, and already, she has made so many friends and always makes sure to include everyone. She is positive, happy, and has a fantastic attitude towards learning. She is a great example to our classroom community and makes it a warm, bright place! Keep being a shining example, Avery!”
We are so lucky to have you as part of our Falcon family, Avery!
Kindness Spotlight: Brynn Gordon
Congratulations to our 1st Grade Kindness Student, Brynn Gordon!
“Brynn is a very kind student in our class! She is always the first to help when someone needs it. Whether they spill their crayons, can’t find the page we’re on, or need help cleaning up, Brynn is always willing to help. We are so grateful to have Brynn in our class!”
Thank you for always being ready to lend a helping hand, Brynn!
Congratulations to our 1st Grade Kindness Student, Brynn Gordon!
“Brynn is a very kind student in our class! She is always the first to help when someone needs it. Whether they spill their crayons, can’t find the page we’re on, or need help cleaning up, Brynn is always willing to help. We are so grateful to have Brynn in our class!”
Thank you for always being ready to lend a helping hand, Brynn!
Kindness Spotlight: Sunny Holmoe
Congratulations to our Kindergarten Kindness Student, Sunny Holmoe!
“Sunny always has a smile on her face and a compliment for everyone. She is just like her name says, a bright light to everyone in our class. She is willing to help her fellow classmates. If someone seems lonely, she is there to be a friend. She has compliments for everyone. We love having her in our class!”
Way to spread sunshine and kindness, Sunny!
Congratulations to our Kindergarten Kindness Student, Sunny Holmoe!
“Sunny always has a smile on her face and a compliment for everyone. She is just like her name says, a bright light to everyone in our class. She is willing to help her fellow classmates. If someone seems lonely, she is there to be a friend. She has compliments for everyone. We love having her in our class!”
Way to spread sunshine and kindness, Sunny!
September Kindness Students
Kind words. Helpful hands. Including others. Making someone smile. ✨
We are so excited to recognize our September Kindness Students! Their teachers chose these Falcons for the kindness they show through their words and actions each day.
Congratulations to Sunny, Brynn, Avery, Cole, Charlotte, and Calvin! Thank you for helping make Foothills a place where everyone feels welcome, included, and cared for.
Keep spreading kindness, Falcons!
Kind words. Helpful hands. Including others. Making someone smile. ✨
We are so excited to recognize our September Kindness Students! Their teachers chose these Falcons for the kindness they show through their words and actions each day.
Congratulations to Sunny, Brynn, Avery, Cole, Charlotte, and Calvin! Thank you for helping make Foothills a place where everyone feels welcome, included, and cared for.
Keep spreading kindness, Falcons!
🍩 “DONUT” Do Drugs! ❤️
We ended our Ribbon Week by celebrating Drug Prevention Day! Our Falcons wore RED to show they’re ready to make healthy, drug-free choices and, of course, we celebrated with DONUTS!
Be strong. Be smart. Be yourself. DONUT do drugs!
We ended our Ribbon Week by celebrating Drug Prevention Day! Our Falcons wore RED to show they’re ready to make healthy, drug-free choices and, of course, we celebrated with DONUTS!
Be strong. Be smart. Be yourself. DONUT do drugs!
Bringing History to Life!
Students in Ms. Sonntag’s fifth-grade class have been learning about the Maya civilization and have created their own masks inspired by Maya death masks. What a fun way to bring their learning to life and connect creativity with history!
Students in Ms. Sonntag’s fifth-grade class have been learning about the Maya civilization and have created their own masks inspired by Maya death masks. What a fun way to bring their learning to life and connect creativity with history!
You asked, we delivered - Pie-A-Teacher is BACK! 🥧✨
Bring cash or coins to the foyer before school each morning next week to cast your votes. Every penny equals one vote, and voting closes at the Fall Festival! Who will win?!
Bring cash or coins to the foyer before school each morning next week to cast your votes. Every penny equals one vote, and voting closes at the Fall Festival! Who will win?!
SEP Conferences are COMING UP!
We’re excited to meet with our Falcon families and celebrate all the great things happening with our students! SEP Conferences are on October 1st, so don’t forget to sign up for a conference time today!
We can’t wait to see you!
We’re excited to meet with our Falcon families and celebrate all the great things happening with our students! SEP Conferences are on October 1st, so don’t forget to sign up for a conference time today!
We can’t wait to see you!
💚 Road Safety Day! 🧢🚦
Today, for Foothills Ribbon Week, we celebrated Road Safety Day! Our Falcons wore GREEN and their favorite HATS as we learned about making safe choices on and around the road. Hats Off to Road Safety!
We love seeing our Falcons learning how to stay safe!
Today, for Foothills Ribbon Week, we celebrated Road Safety Day! Our Falcons wore GREEN and their favorite HATS as we learned about making safe choices on and around the road. Hats Off to Road Safety!
We love seeing our Falcons learning how to stay safe!
TOMORROW!
❤️ Friday, September 25 is Drug Prevention Day! ❤️
Wear RED as we remind our Falcons to Choose to Be Drug Free!
💪 Be Strong. 🧠 Be Smart. ✨ Be Yourself.
❤️ Friday, September 25 is Drug Prevention Day! ❤️
Wear RED as we remind our Falcons to Choose to Be Drug Free!
💪 Be Strong. 🧠 Be Smart. ✨ Be Yourself.
Our very first PrinciPAL’s Lunch Club of the year!
These awesome Falcons enjoyed a special lunch with Mrs. Stoddard to celebrate making great choices and showing what it means to SOAR!
We loved celebrating them and can’t wait to see who joins the PrinciPAL’s Lunch Club next!
These awesome Falcons enjoyed a special lunch with Mrs. Stoddard to celebrate making great choices and showing what it means to SOAR!
We loved celebrating them and can’t wait to see who joins the PrinciPAL’s Lunch Club next!
Laughter filled the air as Mrs. Marzan's 2nd graders rode the train, soared on the zip line, cheered at the duck race, and dug into the corn pit at Cornbelly's. The field trip was corn-pletely awesome!
🍂 Get Ready for the Foothills PTO Fall Festival Fundraiser! 🎃✨
Mark your calendars for Monday, October 5th from 5:00–7:00 PM on the Foothills Playground! Enjoy carnival games, Spook Alley, food, and our silent auction - all while supporting our school!
🎟 $5 Game Wristbands: Grant access to all carnival games, temporary tattoos, and Spook Alley. Available via pre-order or at the gate the night of (cash only)!
🍿 $10 Food Wristbands (PRE-SALE ONLY): Includes a water + your choice of a main dish (walking taco, chips & cheese, or chili) + your choice of a treat (candy, cotton candy, or popcorn). Don't worry! Single concession items will still be sold that night!
Scan the QR code or go to
tinyurl.com/FoothillsFall2026
to pre-order your wristbands today!
Mark your calendars for Monday, October 5th from 5:00–7:00 PM on the Foothills Playground! Enjoy carnival games, Spook Alley, food, and our silent auction - all while supporting our school!
🎟 $5 Game Wristbands: Grant access to all carnival games, temporary tattoos, and Spook Alley. Available via pre-order or at the gate the night of (cash only)!
🍿 $10 Food Wristbands (PRE-SALE ONLY): Includes a water + your choice of a main dish (walking taco, chips & cheese, or chili) + your choice of a treat (candy, cotton candy, or popcorn). Don't worry! Single concession items will still be sold that night!
Scan the QR code or go to
tinyurl.com/FoothillsFall2026
to pre-order your wristbands today!
Friendly reminder that all donations for our Silent Auction Baskets are due this Monday, September 28th!
Need a quick refresher on your student’s grade-level theme?
Go to: https://tinyurl.com/FoothillsAuction to see a list of all grades!
Thank you so much for your generosity and continued support. We couldn't put on amazing events for our school and students without you!
Need a quick refresher on your student’s grade-level theme?
Go to: https://tinyurl.com/FoothillsAuction to see a list of all grades!
Thank you so much for your generosity and continued support. We couldn't put on amazing events for our school and students without you!
Our Falcons are stepping up in style today with their CRAZY SOCKS to celebrate Kindness Awareness Day!
We’re reminded that kindness never goes out of style. A little kindness can make a BIG difference, so let’s stand out, spread kindness, and lift each other up!
Thursday, September 24
💚🧢 Tomorrow is Road Safety Day! 🧢💚
Wear GREEN and your favorite hat as we remind our Falcons to make safe choices on and around the road! 🚦
Be safe. Be aware. Make good choices! 💚
💚🧢 Tomorrow is Road Safety Day! 🧢💚
Wear GREEN and your favorite hat as we remind our Falcons to make safe choices on and around the road! 🚦
Be safe. Be aware. Make good choices! 💚
