Farley Elementary PTO

🦊💚 Farley Foxes, let’s show our school pride! 💚🦊

The 2nd Annual District-Wide Turkey Trot is November 21st! 🦃🏃

👕 T-shirt deadline extended to October 30th! Sign up now to guarantee your event T-shirt and represent Farley in green!

📍 Washburn Rural High School

👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Topeka/TurkeyTrotAndFunRun

Let’s go, Foxes! 🦊💚

Auburn-Washburn USD 437

At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Farley Elementary School Principal Katie Sonderegger celebrated three remarkable individuals from the Fox community who are making a lasting difference in their school.

🌟 Shining Star Student Award – Ty Odum
Fifth-grade student Ty Odum was recognized for his outstanding character, strong work ethic, and quiet leadership. A Farley Fox since preschool, Ty leads through his actions, consistently showing kindness, making thoughtful choices, and helping others succeed. Last year, he visited a classroom each morning to read with younger students, practice their heart words, and help with classroom tasks. His teachers describe him as a trustworthy helper, a wonderful friend, and a role model for younger Foxes. His determination and willingness to take on challenges make him a shining example of the character celebrated at Farley.

🌟 Classified All-Star Award – Ashlee Mendoza
Paraprofessional Ashlee Mendoza was honored for the patience, compassion, and consistent support she provides to students each day. She has a remarkable ability to remain calm in challenging situations, understand students’ needs, and help them feel loved and valued. One student affectionately calls her “My Ashlee,” a reflection of the trust and meaningful connections she builds. Ashlee balances encouragement and support with opportunities for students to grow more independent. Her colleagues also appreciate her dependable nature, willingness to help, and the joy she brings to their workday. "You make a difference in ways that go far beyond your job description," shared Sonderegger, "and we are incredibly lucky to have you on our team."

🌟 Certified All-Star Award – Michelle Quinn
Speech-language pathologist Michelle Quinn was recognized for her expertise, unwavering advocacy, and dedication to helping students find their confidence and their voice. Her colleagues regularly turn to her for guidance, and she generously shares her knowledge to help others grow as educators. Michelle also builds meaningful partnerships with families, taking time to listen, explain, and ensure parents feel valued and supported. Principal Sonderegger shared that families sometimes leave Michelle’s IEP meetings with tears of joy over their child’s progress. By helping students communicate with greater confidence and independence, she is making a lasting difference in their lives.

Congratulations to these well-deserving individuals for being recognized as shining stars in the Auburn-Washburn community!

Farley Elementary PTO

🎟️🦊 THE TEACHER EXPERIENCE AUCTION IS LIVE! 🦊🎟️

Have you checked out our Teacher Experience Auction yet?!

We have some VERY special experiences up for grabs this year, giving our Farley Foxes the chance to make memories with some of the amazing teachers and staff who make Farley so special! 💚

🎨 Creative experiences
🍪 Special treats
📚 Lunch with a favorite teacher
🎶 Front-row music concert seats
💚 Special experiences with our support staff
…and MORE!

Starting tomorrow, we’ll be highlighting a different Teacher Experience Auction item each day so you can see exactly what’s available! 👀

So go take a peek now — you just might find an experience your Fox absolutely NEEDS to bid on! 😍

🎟️ START BIDDING HERE:
https://givebutter.com/c/pto-fall-fest-teacher-experience-auction-2026-mbbcax/auction

⏰ Bidding closes Thursday, October 8 at 11:00 PM!

Good luck, Fox families! 🦊💚