Friday Notes I September 16, 2022 |
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Virtual Back To School Night Schedule |
We can't wait to see you on Zoom over the next week. Each grade has a specific time and Zoom link, because we want to make sure that families with multiple children can attend the meetings for each child.
COMING SOON!
Kindergarten - Grade 5
Families will be able to view a Youtube Playlist with introductory messages from your specialist teachers.
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Please click the link to join the appropriate Zoom meeting for your child's grade:
Wednesday, September 22
6:30p.m.
Kindergarten, hosted by Mrs. Sharon Hammill, Zoom Link Password: Hammill
1st Grade, hosted by Mrs. Bonnie Bone, Zoom Link Password: Bone
2nd Grade, hosted by Ms. Mrs. Coleen Martinez, Zoom Link. Password: Martinez
3rd Grade, hosted by Mrs. Sharon Chan, Zoom Link Password: Chan
4th Grade, hosted by Mr. Ricky Hsin, Zoom Link Password: Hsin
5th Grade, hosted by Mrs. Jennifer Smith, Zoom Link Password: Smith
Thursday, September 23
6:00p.m.
6th Grade, hosted by Mr. James Atkinson, Zoom Link Password: Atkinson
6:30.p.m.
7th Grade, hosted by Ms. Luivette Resto, Zoom Link Password: Resto
7:30p.m.
8th Grade, hosted by Ms. Jausmin Cloughesy Zoom Link Password: Cloughesy |
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Welcome to Foothill's Newest Falcons |
We are thrilled to welcome the following new employees to our Foothill community. Please say hello when you see them around campus! Pictured L-R below
- Stephanie Alari, 2nd Grade Instructional Assistant
- Dante Barsotti, Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
- Kathy Beukers, 3rd Grade Instructional Assistant
- Steven Gomez, Facilities Team
- Monique Jones, Seedling Assistant
- Katherine Minano Torpey, Seedling Assistant
- Elizabeth Naziri, 3rd Grade Homeroom/Language Arts
- Tyler Sheppard, School Nurse
- Ian Williams, 2nd Grade Homeroom Teacherext Link
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Chef Shue and Her Team are Cookin'
Reduce your stress, encourage your child to try new things, and ensure that they have a hot, healthy lunch each day. On the 15th of each month, a new menu is published on Boonli. We suggest you check out the choices and order for the whole month at once. Yum!
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Last Chance to Register!
Classes Begin the Week of 9/26
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Don't miss your chance! The Fall session will take place from September 26 - November 17 (right before Thanksgiving Break) and registration is happening now! All classes meet once a week from 3:30p.m - 5:00p.m. Many families customize their child's schedule by choosing a few Enrichment Classes and going to Extended Day on the alternate days.
Most classes are full, but there is still room available in:
Chess Club -- Monday, K-8
Art Adventures -- Tuesday, K-8
Spanish Immersion -- Thursday, Grades 1 - 8
Glee Club PLUS -- Friday, Grades 3 - 8
ORCHESTRA NEWS: We are hoping to re-launch the Foothill orchestra in cooperation with Claremont Community School of Music. If your child (grades 3 - 8 only!) is interested, please register for the Interest List. The list will help us plan! You can find it with the other Enrichment Classes here:
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Happy Trails to Matilda,
Beloved Kindergarten Dog
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We were saddened to learn of the September 3rd passing of our favorite Foothill dog, sweet Matilda. Matilda was the best friend of 16 years of long-term Kindergarten teacher, Liza Alldredge and she spent much of her life in our classrooms!
Most of our students for the past decade knew Matilda. She came to campus every day for six years, and she was not only a certified Pet Partners therapy dog, but a decorated competition agility dog. At Foothill, she lay quietly on the floor for hours, tolerating all the little one's endless hugs and kisses. She comforted our students (and faculty!) when they were stressed, and she was a master teacher, as our students were very motivated to read to her! Matilda liked her toys, but left the kids classroom toys alone, the very definition of a "good dog". After Mrs. Alldredge's retirement (the tree near the kindergarten classrooms is dedicated to her), Matilda returned to Foothill once a week to read with our students. Matilda taught our students gentleness and patience.
We will miss her!
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Did Your Child GROW this Summer?
Someone Could Use Their Uniforms!
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You hardly notice it and then one day, all their clothes are too small! If this happened to you this summer, you might be replacing your child's school uniforms. We could use your child's gently used, but too-small uniforms for the Uniform Exchange. Especially needed are plaid skirts and Upper School blazers. Our staff will launder and sort the clothing.
We welcome all families to stop by the Exchange Room to grab any pieces of the uniform they might be missing! It is free!
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What's Mr. Silva Reading to Kindergarten Students? |
Wanda's First Day chronicles the first day of school for a young witch who quickly discovers that she is different in some ways from her fairy classmates but, with the help of her teachers, discovers that they are all the same when it comes to what really matters. |
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Building New Structures, New Friendships
2nd Grade Science
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2nd Graders in Mrs.DeCoite's science class were tasked with building a free standing structure out of uncooked spaghetti noodles that would hold a marshmallow on top! They also were able to use string and 3 feet of masking tape. Some teamwork skills and cooperation were needed for this!
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Faculty Professional Development Day (Pupil Free Day)
Friday, September 23
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