Dear Great Falls Elementary Families,
From the Desk of Principal Hampton,
We hope everyone is doing well! As we move through the spring semester, we have several important events and reminders coming up for our students and families. Please review the information below to stay informed and help support your child’s success.
📸 Group Picture Day – March 17
Class Group Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, March 17.
Students will take pictures with their classmates and teachers. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time and dressed appropriately for pictures.
Students will take pictures with their classmates and teachers. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time and dressed appropriately for pictures.
📊 MAP Testing – Grades 3–5
Students in Grades 3–5 will participate in MAP Testing this week. MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments help us measure your child’s academic growth and determine how we can better support their learning.
Why MAP Testing is Important:
- It measures student growth throughout the school year.
- It helps teachers adjust instruction to meet student needs.
- It helps prepare students for state assessments and continued academic success.
How Families Can Help:
- Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest.
- Ensure your child arrives to school on time.
- Encourage your child to do their best and stay focused.
We are proud of our students and appreciate your support during testing.
⭐ Behavior Expectations
At Great Falls Elementary, we continue to emphasize respectful, responsible, and safe behavior. As we approach testing season, it is especially important that students demonstrate positive behavior in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on the playground.
Families can support us by reminding students to:
- Follow school rules
- Respect teachers and classmates
- Try their best each day
Working together helps us maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
📅 End of the Third Nine Weeks
The Third Nine Weeks grading period will end on Tuesday, March 17.
Please encourage your child to complete all assignments and remain focused as teachers finalize grades.
👨👩👧👦 Family Day – March 25, 2026
We are excited to invite families to join us for Family Day on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Families will have the opportunity to visit the school and enjoy lunch with their child.
Lunch Cost: $6.00 per adult
Payment: Cash only
Payment: Cash only
RSVP by: March 17, 2026
Thank you for your continued support of Great Falls Elementary School. When schools and families work together, our students succeed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
Sincerely,
Mr. Hampton
Principal
Great Falls Elementary School
Mr. Hampton
Principal
Great Falls Elementary School