Fairfield Elementary
Week of April 9th- April 13th
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, April 17th
2:55 pm-4:15 pm Good News Club
Wednesday, April 18th
12:00 pm-9:00 pm Rita's Fundraiser
2:55 pm-4:15 pm Running Club
Thursday, April 19th
2:55 pm-4:15 pm GLAM/League
Monday, April 23rd
Science Fair Projects Due
Tuesday, April 24th
2:55 pm-4:15 pm Good News Club
Wednesday, April 25th
REPORT CARDS ISSUED
2:55 pm-4:15 pm Running Club
Thursday, April 26th
8:00 am-8:30 am Fantastic Falcons
6:00 pm-7:00 am Science Fair Showcase
Friday, April 27th
10:55 pm-12:55 pm Star Student (during your child's lunch)
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2018-19
VBCPS Open House and Registration Tuesday, April 24th
It is almost that time of the year for Kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year! Registration and Orientation will be conducted at all elementary schools (except Newtown and Bettie F. Williams). The purpose of the orientation is to meet teachers and staff, learn about the kindergarten curriculum, and take a ride on a real school bus! You may access registration paperwork online at www.vbschools.com
Please note that in addition to the registration forms you will need to submit the following paperwork:
Two proofs of residence: (1) a lease/mortgage statement AND (2) a current utility bill
Certified birth certificate
Your child's social security number
Physical examination report
Current immunization record
Two emergency contact numbers
SCIENCE SHOWCASE
Science Showcase Participants
Please bring your entries to your classroom from Monday, April 23rd-Thursday, April 26th. Science Showcase night will be Thursday, April 26th from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm in the cafeteria. Parents and students are invited. This will be your opportunity to display your project and answer questions about your entry.
PTA
Nominating Committee
- President
- 1st Vice President-Membership
- 2nd Vice President-Ways and Means
- Secretary
Please contact Rosemary Flamman at Rosemary.flammam@vbschools.com if you are interested.
Betty Blake PTA CARES
Suggested donations are:
Paperback children's books suitable for children up to age 5.
Please leave donated items in the big, blue tub located by the front display case in the school lobby.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need your help for the upcoming events!
We need:
+Lead organizer for silent auction
+Lead organizer for family dinner
+Lead organizer for Variety Show
+Help requesting and securing donations
+Setting up and displaying the items up for auction
+Setting up, serving for family dinner.
+Help with processing the sales.
This is a HUGE Fundraiser for the Year and if you know a business that would be interested in donating let us know we would love to have them!
Watch D.O.G.S. Program
The PTA will be launching the Watch D.O.G.S.
(Dads of Great Students) program in January 2017.
What are the goals of a Watch D.O.G.S. program?
1. To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
2. To provide extra sets of eyes and ear to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
Who are Watch D.O.G.S and how does Watch D.O.G.S. work?
Watch D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official Watch D.O.G.s. school.
What do Watch D.O.G.S. do (while they at school)?
During the day, Watch D.O.G.S. may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, patrol the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well.
STUDENT ABSENCE
Please call in all student absences to the absentee line at 648-2482 by 9:00AM for EACH day your student will be sick or late. If your student is going to be late to school for any reason, please make sure and let our office know ahead of time (if possible) by calling our office by 9:00AM that morning. You can also email the office attendance staff directly at pemobley@vbschools.com as well as your student's teacher for any absence.
EARLY CHECKOUT....
Students will not be called out of class until a parent is present to sign them out. Please plan ahead for appointments, as we would like to minimize missed class time.
THE A, B, C'S OF OUR CAR LOOP FOR DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES
Our carloop can be intimidating. If you follow these simple rules, it's a breeze.
A. Always follow the instructions of the staff members on duty in our car loop.
B. Be cautious and considerate of others drivers AND students on our school grounds.
C. Consider carpooling whenever possible to ease congestion.
STUDENT ILLNESS
To prevent the spread of disease and to protect your student, please keep your student home and/or make an appointment with your health care provider for the following symptoms:
•temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
•vomiting
•diarrhea
•severe sore throat, headache, or cough
•eyes with inflammation, redness, and watery or purulent drainage
•live head lice
•undiagnosed and/or untreated skin rash
•communicable disease
If a student becomes ill during school, the parent/guardian of the student must be contacted before a student is allowed to leave the building. It is important to provide your student's school with updated contact numbers so parents/guardians may be reached concerning illness, as well as emergencies.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Harris Teeter: Harris Teeter's Together In Education program gives schools a chance to earn funds when you link your VIC card and shop Harris Teeter brands. Harris Teeter has donated over $24.6 million to Together In Education schools since 1998! When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to the school that your VIC card is linked to. There are NO LIMITS to how much a school can earn. Link your VIC card in store or online at Harristeeter.com/togetherineducation. Our school number is 4117.
Kroger: Kroger Community Awards makes fund-raising easy. All you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card! Login or create your account at Kroger.com/communityrewards to enroll your Plus Card.
Organization Name: Fairfield Elementary PTA
Our Organization: Number: 80339.
Farm Fresh: Our school earns one point for each dollar spent when a shopper scans their key tags. Points are cashed in for educational equipment and supplies. Need a key? Send an email to rmedding@msn.com
Box Tops: Look for Box Tops on products that you purchase, remove them any way you want and send them to school in your child's Star Folder.
Amazon Smile: Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support FES PTA every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.
On your first visit to Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com), choose Fairfield Elementary PTA as the organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon Smile will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.