Fairfield Elementary School Update

Fundraising Has Begun!

Dieleman's fundraising catalogues were sent home with all students this week. We encourage families to participate as you are able, and share the catalogues with family and friends.

You can order online at: www.dfscanada.com

The Fairfield school code is: 7145

All orders are due by November 5th - thank you for your support! All funds raised will go to support student learning and experiences.

Emergency Drills

We have been practising some of our emergency drills this week, and will continue next week also. Practising things like safe evacuation in the event of a fire help to ensure we are all prepared. This week we had 2 fire drills and next week we welcome Loyalist Fire to observe our practice. We will also be discussing and practising our lock down procedures in the next couple of weeks. Staff will engage in age-appropriate teaching with students about these important safety protocols.

Staff Update

This month we welcome Mrs. Leah Parkes as JK/SK teacher. Ms Sarah Kelly moves into the Planning Time position. Welcome to you both!

We are thrilled that you are part of the Fairfield community!

Terry Fox Challenge

Fairfield Elementary School smashed the $500 goal set for the Terry Fox Foundation. Amazing effort! $1240 was raised! We are grateful to Mrs. Beal who challenged the school and community to donate by agreeing to dye her hair should the goal be met.

Many thanks to everyone who donated and to all staff and students for participating in activities and events that remind us to "Try Like Terry".

Rainy Days

We go outside for recess twice a day, rain or shine. Unless it is pouring, we do not have indoor recess. Students are encouraged to have a rain jacket in the event of inclement weather.

A friendly reminder that the doors are open for student entrance at 8:55am. Due to cohorting we cannot have students in the building prior to 8:55am.

Indigo

You can support Fairfield Elementary School while you shop!

If you are considering online shopping at Indigo please click the link below and a portion of the sales will be donated back to our school. If you purchase an e-gift card, 20% will be donated back. If you purchase other items, 5% will be donated back. E-gift cards can be used in store as well.

https://indigo.flipgive.com/f/950308 Happy Shopping!

School Council

The next School Council meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday October 12th at 6pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Just email the school: frfld@limestone.on.ca and the meeting link will be shared with you. All welcome!

Soccer

Many thanks to Mr. Anderson for coaching the soccer team. Although it was a very short season, the team showed great sportmanship and represented Fairfield so well at the tournament. Congratulations on winning the tournament! Fairfield Falcons are soccer champions!

Cross Country Meet at Fort Henry

The Fairfield Cross Country team will participate in the Fort Henry Hill meet on October 13th. All the best to the 29 athletes who will be representing the school. Good luck runners! Many thanks to coach Mrs. Pennell, Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Zarzecki.

Flip Give - An Easy Way to Support FES

The FES School Council is launching an ongoing fundraiser for the school. It is easy to join in, it is FREE for you, and you can support the school all year long with no extra cost to you.

We earn cash back on purchases made when you start your shopping using the FlipGive app or on the FlipGive website. Think about things you usually purchase, like groceries or birthday gifts. There is a long list of brands to choose from and you can shop for items and/or gift cards. A percentage of each shopping “trip” will be donated back to the school.

Join our “team” now and you’ll get a $5 bonus the first time you shop:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?joincode=X7J9DX

enter this code: X7J9DX

It’s completely virtual and contactless. Feel free to share this information with the online shoppers in your life. Any questions, just ask! Many thanks from the FES School Council.

Water Bottle

Please don't forget to pack a water bottle every day for your child. There are several water bottle filling stations throughout the school, but there are no water fountains (due to covid restrictions). It is important for students to be hydrated throughout the day and students require water. Bringing a bottle for water each day is helpful - thank you!

Safe Arrival - How to Report An Absence

Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; do not call the school to report an absence. If you child is going to be absent from learning, please ensure you use the Safe Arrival system to report the absence. If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. You cannot indicate a half day absence.

How to report your absence:

1. Toll-free telephone

Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.

2. School Messenger App

Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the SchoolMessenger website portal, or from within the LDSB mobile app.
The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.
Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.

3. SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal

Visit the SchoolMessenger website portal.
The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.
Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.