Dear Farnsley Families,

As winter weather season continues, we want to take a moment to spotlight our NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) procedures and ensure families feel prepared should additional NTI days be needed.

With the potential for upcoming weather events, we encourage families to closely monitor communication from JCPS, local news outlets, and Farnsley communications for any announcements regarding school closures or NTI days. These sources will always provide the most accurate and timely information.

At this point, we have utilized three (3) NTI days. Students should already have NTI work at home prepared for Days 4–6 (handed out December 16, 2025). Additionally, NTI Day 7–8 materials were sent home with students today, including work for their new Related Arts and/or Pathway classes. Having these materials at home ensures continuity of learning and helps students stay on track, even during inclement weather. As a reminder, all NTI assignments are due within 24 hours of returning to the building.

We also want to take a moment to celebrate an incredible accomplishment by our Farnsley Academic Team, who competed in the KAAC District 25 Governor’s Cup. We are so proud to share their outstanding results:

2nd Place – Quick Recall

🎉2nd Place Overall 🎉

Individual Event Results:

Math: Sophia G – 3rd Place, Avery A – 4th Place

Science: Justin Y – 2nd Place, Tin D – 3rd Place

Social Studies: Avery A – 2nd Place, Jaxson W– 4th Place, Emmett H – 5th Place

Language Arts: Dylan L – 1st Place, Sophia G – 4th Place

Arts & Humanities: Tin D – 1st Place, Dylan L – 4th Place, Jaxsen T – 5th Place

Written Composition: Julia R – 1st Place

🎉 All students listed above have qualified to compete at KAAC Regionals on February 14th! Congratulations to our students and their coach, Ms. Dollar, for this tremendous achievement.

Finally, we ask for your help with our Comprehensive School Survey, which is linked below in the newsletter. Our goal is 80% family participation, and we are currently at 22%. Your feedback is essential in helping us reflect, improve, and plan for the future of Farnsley. We truly value your voice.

Thank you for your continued partnership, flexibility, and support—especially as we navigate winter weather together. We are grateful to be part of such a strong and engaged school community. 

Warm regards,
Carolyn B. Smith
Principal

School hours here at Farnsley are 8:40 am -3:20 pm. Arriving after 8:40 am or leaving before 3:20 pm will result in a TARDY on Infinite Campus Attendance.

     Being marked at least 3 TARDY to school = 1 Absence*

     Any student who has 3 ABSENT days from school (unexcused) or TARDY more than 3 times, is TRUANT.

     Any student who has been reported as TRUANT two times (a total of 6 days or more) is HABITUALLY TRUANT.

     Students who reach 15 or more UNEXCUSED ABSENCES will result in the district reporting them for possible Court Interventions.

How to help your student:

     Parents may write up to 10 parent notes a year when their child is absent or tardy.  

     There is NO LIMIT to doctor/dentist/therapy notes; these are noted as Excused.

     Be sure to turn in all doctor/dentist/therapy appointment notes after each visit.

     All notes should be turned in to the main office.

Contact the school for additional resources to ensure your student is compliant with the state attendance requirements; we would love to support.

Parents/Guardians: Please use the link below to complete your Comprehensive School Survey

Students were given hard copies of NTI work packet 3 (Day 7-8) Today (January 22, 2025) to bring home. These should be kept in a safe place at home, in case the district designates an NTI day.  Notice of the district using an NTI day will be communicated via the local news, Thrillshare, and school email communication.  More often, advanced notices are based on the current conditions of our weather or community.  Please be mindful of that and follow accordingly.  Digital copies of the work received will also be posted on teacher's Google Classrooms the day of NTI, and will also be accessible through the button on the Farnsley.us homepage. More information can be found using the link below.  Teachers will be accessible via email during the school day based on the schedule outlined.

February 4-- 6th grade Explore Showcase

February 12-- School Dance

February 16- Gold Day-- No School for students

February 17-- Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 9-- 6th grade Explore Pathway Reveal

For all Farnsley Athletics information, check out:

https://farnsleywildcats.com/

Spring Sports Interest Survey Now Open 

Farnsley Middle School is preparing for the upcoming spring sports season, and we want to hear from our students. The Spring Sports Interest Survey is now open for any student who is interested in participating in a spring sport.

All students considering spring sports are encouraged to complete the survey using the link below:
https://forms.gle/DNYFBPxScYqthEXP6

Survey results will help our athletic department plan for the upcoming spring season, including team offerings, staffing, and scheduling. Completing the survey does not commit a student to a team, but it is an important step in helping us prepare and ensure opportunities are available for all interested student-athletes.

If your student plans to participate in spring sports, please be sure to complete the survey as soon as possible.

We are selling the Slice the Price (StP) cards to raise money towards instruments like tubas and equipment! Use the link below to support the band and purchase StP cards for yourself or give a donation. 

We appreciate all of your support! Last day to purchase is January 27th!