Welcome to Foothills Adventist Elementary
Since 1902 Foothills Adventist elementary has been providing a quality Christ-centered education in the heart of the Napa Valley. Foothills prides itself in creating an environment in which all children can learn and succeed to become service oriented members of the community. With an emphasis on life skills and building family relationships that will last a lifetime, Foothills has developed a rich program that integrates high academic standards and solid bible based learning into a safe environment kids enjoy. Come see us today!
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MAY DATES TO REMEMBER
7 Mountain Lions Softball vs. all other schools @ PUC fields 1-3 pm- Canceled
8 Red, White & Blue Day
8 Farmers Market & Silverado Orchards: Grades 1-2 FT
11 Home & School Meeting: 8:30 am
12 Elmshaven & Rosehaven FT: Grades 3-4
15 Funky Hair Day
17 Video Game & Potluck: 5-6 grade
20 Pathfinders: 6:15 pm
22 Pet Parade Day
25 Memorial Day: No School
26 Constituency Meeting
28 Spring Program: 6:30 pm
29 Career Day
31 Bowl-A-Thon: Grades 5-6
ANNOUNCMENTS:
Teacher Appreciation Week - This week, please remember to bring a card\poem, gift or donation for a secret gift certificate and extra hugs for your special teacher. Let your creativity shine!!! Thanks from Home & School
St. Helena Youth Soccer - NYSL: sign ups and info. or visit www.nysl.org or call Susan at 963-1114.
Wanted - Mulberry tree leaves for silk worms that will hatch in the spring. Please let us know if you have a mulberry tree. Thanks Foothills Preschool
DORAN BEACH - Planning Ahead ~ Next Years Doran Family Campout~
Doran Foothills Family Campout is set for September 18-20, 2009! This is always such a fun event and requires a reservation, if you would like to bring a trailer (for tent camping we are already set). Please call right away as these spots do fill quickly. Last year some of those with trailers had quite a hike to join us.
Camp #:707.565.2267 www.sonoma-county.org/camping
Wanted - Bathrobes in all shapes and sizes and any help\time one might have to help sew these into costumes for future Christmas Concert needs.
- Tuition & Donations - You can now make payments\gifts online via PayPal on Foothills website.
- Attendance - Please call, email or leave a message if your child is sick or will be absent. Many thanks!!!
- Foothills School wear: Come see Deno in the office.
Wear your school pride by purchasing:
➢ T-Shirts are $12.00.
➢ Navy Blue Long Sleeve Tee's are $16.00.
➢ Sweatshirts are $28.00
Pathfinders -Meet's on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 6:15 - 8 pm.
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HOT LUNCH MENU FOR May 5-7 & 11 Price: $4.00/meal
T Haystacks W Pizza
TH Sub Sandwiches M Brunch for Lunch
FRIDAY SNACK SHOP - Open from 12:00 - 12:45 pm.
Nachos and Pretzels - $1.00 / Beverages-$ .50
As the students learn more about the various skills that will help them travel through life, they will explore the LIFESKILL of . . . .
~ EFFORT ~
Effort is a crucial ingredient - it may be the determining factor between success and failure. While effort alone doesn't create achievement, it keeps us heading in the right direction. Therefore, any way we can nurture the development of this behavior in children will surely increase their quality of living.
Students will learn to:
- develop individual short- and long-term goals; each will evaluate his/her own progress
- identify the attributes of personal effort by reading a biography
- identify and observe citizens who are models of the LIFESKILL of Effort in our community
Ways you can help at home to emphasize the LIFESKILL of Effort include:
- share personal examples of times when you, as parents, have used effort
- teach your child how to create a timetable for short- and long-term projects
- discuss examples of effort on the evening news with your family
- identify ways that effort is needed in the world of work and to raise a family
By working in partnership, schools and parents will stress the importance of reliability, effort, and diligence as strong skills for a successful life.