As we move into the fall season and the weather cools, things are happening at Farmin Stidwell! Students have settled into classroom routines, and are working toward meeting our school expectations each day.  We practice PAWS at FS; Polite, Accountable, Willing, and Safe in all aspects of our school -- the playground, the cafeteria, classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, etc. Ask your student about PAWS and what it looks like in their classrooms, we appreciate the reinforcement at home. Classrooms earn points in our specials classes -- music, physical education, art, library, and outdoor education for meeting PAWS expectations. When they reach 50 points, the whole class receives a fun reward such as bonus PE, an art or science project, or extra recess. 

    I want to personally thank all of you for doing your part to support our Boosterthon Fun Run. Whether it was a share or a social media post, we are grateful. We are already planning a STEM assembly and field trips for every grade level with the funds raised. Thank you so much for supporting our school. 

    We have completed baseline testing for all students using Istation (K-3), NWEA MAP (2-6), and our district dyslexia screener. Small group intervention with our Title I team is taking place, and every student at Farmin Stidwell is receiving support at their level through our WIN (What I Need) time. Next, teachers will use October professional development days to plan and prepare extension for those students accelerating and showing a need for more opportunities. 

    Please make sure your information is up to date and current in Powerschool so that you are receiving my weekly communications (sent on Sunday evenings through text message).  As always, thank you for supporting our team at Farmin Stidwell.

With gratitude,
Dr. Betsy Dalessio, Principal

*For the most up-to-date school information, please read our weekly Wolf Headlines sent every Sunday through text message at 4 p.m., read our monthly newsletter (sent through School Messenger text and email to all parents/guardians the first Friday of the month) or follow our Facebook page @Farmin Stidwell Elementary. You can find past newsletters here: PAST ISSUES 

Check out our student handbook HERE!