Engaging All Students to be Lifelong Learners
Dear Farmin Stidwell Families,
Fall is here! As the leaves change and the weather grows cooler, everything at Farmin Stidwell is in full swing. Classrooms are busy, routines are well established, and our students are working hard each day. It is wonderful to see our school filled with learning, laughter, and excitement.
We are especially excited about the progress our students in grades 1–3 are demonstrating on the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI). Their results show that they retained so much of what they learned last year and are ready to continue building upon those skills. We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful for the teachers, staff members, and families who support their growth.
October also brings several fun traditions! Our Pumpkin Walk is coming up soon, and additional details can be found in our monthly newsletter or in the weekly Wolf Headlines. On October 30, our students will also have the opportunity to visit Life Care for trick-or-treating—an experience that brings so much joy to both our students and the residents.
Students who wish to participate in our Halloween celebrations may wear a costume to school on Oct. 30th. Please remember that costumes must be school-appropriate and allow students to participate safely and comfortably throughout the day. Costumes may not include weapons or realistic-looking weapon accessories, excessive blood or gore, masks that completely cover the face, or anything that could be frightening or disruptive to younger students. Participation is always optional.
As we move further into the school year, regular attendance remains one of the most important ways families can support student learning. When your child needs to be absent, please use our convenient Report an Absence form to notify the school or give us a call.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make Farmin Stidwell such a special place for our students. We look forward to a wonderful October filled with learning, connection, and plenty of fall fun!
Warmly,
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 week of each month) or follow our Facebook page @Farmin Stidwell Elementary.
Check out our student handbook HERE!
