Fairfield Newsletter December 16th

Fairfield Elementary School

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Look at These Cute Little Check/McIlroy Elves!

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Upcoming Spirit Days

Monday, December 19 - Red/Green/White Day

Tuesday, December 20 - Ugly Sweater Day

Wednesday, December 21 - Holiday Hats/Socks Day

Thursday, December 22 - PJ Day - Reading with a flashlight in the gym - bring your flashlight if you have one...

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Amherstview Sharing Centre Received Our Food Donations!

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We collected more food than has ever been donated in the past 5 years!

Well done, Student Council!

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School Council PANCAKE LUNCH!

Our amazing School Council is going to use some of the fundraising profits to provide a free "Happy 2023" pancake lunch for the whole school!


When: Friday, January 13


*If your child has dietary restrictions please contact the office and we will provide an alternative or a modification (example: halal, gluten free, eggs) 613-389-2636

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New Dental Benefits Information

Government of Canada’s new interim Canada Dental Benefit, launched on December 1st.

The benefit allows families to receive up-front, direct payments up to $650 per year, per child, for two years (totalling up to $1300) for dental care services. Canada Revenue Agency will be processing the applications and payments for the benefit.

Families are eligible if they meet the following criteria:

  • Age: child(ren) under 12
  • Family income: adjusted net income of less than $90,000. Note: Applicants need to have filed income tax and currently receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for their child.
  • Dental insurance: do not have access to private dental insurance. Note: Families who are already covered by Healthy Smiles Ontario will still be eligible for the interim Canada Dental Benefit if they incur out of pocket costs for dental care services for their child.
  • Dental expenses: have, or will have, out of pocket dental care expenses.

Visit Canada.ca/Dental for more information.

Our Maker Space/Library is coming along...

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We are bringing back the Loyalist Thrift Sale this spring! We still need 15 VOLUNTEERS!

Hello from School Council!


The Loyalist Thrift Sale is our largest fundraiser of the year and we are hopeful to be running a Spring Thrift Sale. In order to continue moving forward with our planning we require volunteer commitment. Volunteers are a critical component to our sale and with out them, we are unable to run. Please find the link below to sign up for a volunteer shift and support our school with your time.

Happy White Sparkle Day from the Fairfield team!

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January School Council Meeting! Come meet with us!

WHEN: Wednesday, January 11th at 6:00 in person


There will be FREE babysitting for school aged children!


We can't wait to see you!

Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 18th - Hanukkah begins


Monday, December 19 - Red/Green/White Day

Tuesday, December 20 - Ugly Sweater Day

Wednesday, December 21 - Holiday Hats/Socks Day

Thursday, December 22 - PJ Day - Reading with a flashlight in the gym


Friday, December 23 - First Day of Winter Break

Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Day


January

Sunday, January 1st - Welcome 2023!

Monday, January 9 - Welcome back to school 2023!

Friday, January 13 - Grade 1/2 trip to library

Friday, January 13 - Pancake Breakfast

Thursday, January 19 - Zarzecki to library 9:30

Monday, January 30 - Pennell and Zarzecki to Little Cat Conservation Area


February

Friday, February 3 - PA Day

Friday, February 10 - Grade 1/2 trip to library

Tuesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day

Thursday, February 16 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30

Monday, February 20 - Family Day


March

Friday, March 10 - Grade 1/2 trip to library

Monday, March 13-17 - March Break

Thursday, March 23 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30


April

Friday, April 7 - Good Friday Holiday

Monday, April 10 - Easter Monday Holiday

Friday, April 14 - Grade 1/2 trip to library

Thursday, April 20 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30


May

Friday, May 12 - Grade 1/2 trip to library

Thursday, May 18 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30

Monday, May 22 - Victoria Day Holiday


June

Friday, June 2 - PA Day

Friday, June 9 - Grade 1/2 trip to library

Thursday, June 15 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30

Thursday, June 29 - Last Day of School

Indigenous Self-Identification Form

Click here to identify yourself.

Order Your Child's Hot Lunch Here! Tues/Thurs

This is a link for parents who hate making lunches! The pizza provider has changed to Dominos Pizza! Click the link to order.

Spirit Wear Link

Orders for the holidays should be ordered by November 30th