Foothills Elementary

Today was Pie a Teacher day! 🥧 Students voted with their money all week long, and the teachers with the most money in their jars got pied! The lucky students who earned raffle tickets for great behavior got the chance to do the pie-ing. It was messy, hilarious, and so much fun!

🍂 The end of Term 1 is coming up on October 15th! Fall Break will be October 16th–20th, and we hope all our Falcons enjoy a fun, safe, and relaxing break. You’ve earned it!

The high school dance company is hosting their annual Junior dance camp.

Thank you to all our amazing Foothills Families who came out to support our Fall Festival! 🍂🎃 It was such a joy to see so many Falcons soaring together, laughing, and making memories. We’re especially grateful for our incredible PTO and all the time, creativity, and heart they put into making this event so fun and memorable for everyone!

Our 5th graders have been learning about the ancient civilizations of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca. They wrapped up their Mesoamerica language arts unit with a modern-day twist on the ancient Mayan game of Pok-a-Tok!

It's finally here! Join us TOMORROW, Monday, October 13th, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Foothills Playground for a night of incredible family fun! Get Your Wristbands & Play! Your $5 wristband is your all-access pass to every exciting activity at the festival! Reminder: Our pre-sale wristbands window closes TONIGHT! Snag them online now to skip the cash-only line tomorrow - https://sfnd.io/y2n8r - Pre-paid tickets can be picked up at the Will Call table as you walk in. Dinner, Desserts, and the FINAL VOTE! We've got dinner covered at our Concessions Booth! Come hungry for Walking Tacos, Chips & Cheese Nachos, and warm Chili! Plus we'll have sodas, water, treats, and snacks! Don't forget: This is the LAST CHANCE to vote in the Pie-A-Teacher Challenge! Our current leads are Mrs. Kunz in kindergarten, Mrs. Staheli in 1st, Mrs. Barber in 2nd, Miss Manning in 3rd, Mrs. Johnson in 4th, and Mrs. Gurney in 5th, but anything can happen! Drop your final coins into the jars tomorrow night to choose who gets pied! We can't wait to see you all!

Kindergarten classes got to learn about Fire Fighters this week! They climbed in the truck, tried on heavy gear and sprayed the fire hose!

In Mrs, Gray's class they have been comparing lengths of objects. They are able to play a game to practice finding which object was shorter and longer. Her kiddos are so smart!

In Mrs. Haroldsen’s 1st grade, we are exploring new places and trying new things. We go on field trips to help us learn about different places in our community.

Our Falcons have been loving their Fall art projects. They've been experimenting with different colors and paper scraps to make amazing art.

The Falcon Board is filling up faster than ever! Way to go, Falcons — your great choices are taking us to new heights!

The Pie-A-Teacher Race is ON! 🥧🏃‍♀️ We're halfway through the week, and the voting jars are starting to fill up! Which brave teacher is in the lead for a messy makeover? Students, you've still got time to VOTE! Drop your coins and cash into your favorite teacher's jar in the foyer every morning this week. Every penny is a vote and helps us get closer to our $8,000 Fall Festival Fundraiser goal! Last Chance Alert! The final votes will be cast at the Fall Festival on October 13th! You won't want to miss the big pie-ing assembly days after the festival! Don't forget to grab your pre-sale wristbands and support the general fundraiser here: https://sfnd.io/y2n8r

Teamwork makes history come alive! Miss Carlile’s class worked together to build a timeline as we kick off our Middle Ages unit.

Pre-Sale Wristbands for the Fall Festival Available Now! 🏃‍♀️💨 Get ready to skip the ticket booth and jump straight into the fun at the Foothills Fall Festival on Monday, October 13th, from 5:00–7:00 PM! We're bringing back all the favorites: 🎯Carnival Games 🎨Face Painting 🪄Spook Alley - Harry Potter Themed! 🎁Silent Auction with amazing class baskets Remember, wristbands are only $5 per child and are your all-access pass to the games, face painting, and Spook Alley! Buy your wristbands now! Wristbands at the event will be cash only, so save yourself a trip to the ATM and pre-purchase online today! To order your wristbands, or to donate to our fundraiser, follow the link here: 👉 https://sfnd.io/y2n8r Every dollar raised goes toward our $8,000 goal for teacher support, student programs, new technology, fixing our marquee and a new mascot costume! See you on the playground for a magical night! ✨

Miss Manning’s class has been practicing making arrays and working on identifying the multiplication facts that go with them. What better way to practice than with fruit snacks??

What does a witch put on her waffles? You’ll have to come to the Salem Library on Saturday, October 11th to find out! Enjoy crafts, activities, potions — and of course... Witchy Waffles! Special guest Jennifer K. Clark, author of The Wizard’s Workshop: A Science Activity Book, will be hosting a hands-on potion-making station. Costumes encouraged!

🥧Pies and Plenty of Fun! Get ready, Foothills students! It's time for our hilarious Pie-A-Teacher Challenge!🥧🪙 Starting tomorrow. Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 10th, we'll have special voting jars out in the foyer every morning. Look for your favorite teachers' pictures and drop in your spare cash and coins to vote for who you want to see get pied! A teacher from each grade with the most votes gets a pie to the face at a special assembly! Every penny is a vote, and all the money raised supplements our main Fall Festival fundraiser. Let's see who gets messy!

The Foothills Team Leaders headed to Salt Lake City this past week to dive deep into the power of PLC work! We love learning from the best in the field and connecting with other passionate educators. We’re excited to bring back fresh ideas and strategies to help our students learn at the highest levels.

✨ Foothills Fall Festival is almost here! ✨ Monday, October 13 🔸️ 5:00–7:00 PM 🔸️ Foothills Playground Join us for a night of family fun featuring: 🎯 Carnival Games 🎨 Face Painting 🍿 Concessions 🪄 A Harry Potter themed Spook Alley 🎁 Silent Auction with class baskets Wristbands are $5 per child and are required for games, face painting, and the Spook Alley. Wristbands will be cash only at the event - or you can pre-purchase online or donate directly to our fundraiser at 👉 https://sfnd.io/y2n8r or by following the QR code on the flyer! All funds raised go directly back to supporting our school - funding teacher morale and appreciation, student programs and activities, updating school technology and equipment, repairing our marquee, and purchasing a new mascot costume. Our goal is to raise $8,000 this year! We can’t wait to see you there for a magical night supporting Foothills! 🍂✨

In kindergarten, we have been working to write, show, and count our numbers 0-5!