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Fireside Newsletter 4/26/2021
Fireside Kids Heart Challenge
We had a great time during our Kids Heart Challenge program and are so proud of our students! THANK YOU for making our community heart healthy while helping others. YOU made a difference! Together, 309 students took the Challenge, and raised $35,928 for the American Heart Association helping to save 718 lives and those with special hearts! Not only did we raise more than double our fundraising goal, but we set a new school record! FIRESIDE IS THE #1 KIDS HEART CHALLENGE SCHOOL IN ARIZONA FOR 2021!
Congratulations to our TOP CLASSROOMS!
- Top Fundraising Classroom: Mrs. Wolkis’s Kinder Class with $3,946 raised in donations!
- Top Participation Classroom: Ms. Phipps’s 3rd Grade Class with 24 students signed up!
And let’s not forget all the PIE! Since we crushed goal after goal, we were able to see Mrs. Koestner, Ms. Brewer, and Dr. Else get PIED IN THE FACE! Thank you to all who supported the American Heart Association. You are all heart heroes!
Community Education Summer School
Reminder: Wednesdays are early release days every week
School begins at 8:45am and ends at 12:30pm.
21-22 Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Kindergarten registration for the 21-22 school year is open! Please share this information with friends or family interested in joining us at Fireside.
The Registration packet is available as a fillable form. Click here: Registration Packet
Once you have completed the forms, print them and sign where indicated. Then drop them off at the front office along with the following documents:
Student’s original birth certificate (we will make a copy).
Student’s proof of immunizations
Your proof of residence.
If you have any questions, you may email doswanson@pvschools.net
School Tours
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044EAAA928ABFD0-fireside1
Spring IN-PERSON Enrichment is back!
Community Education is excited to have in-person enrichment classes back at various locations. Classes are starting SOON so please be sure to check them out HERE and sign up your student today. Please call 602-449-2199 with any questions or to register for classes.
Arizona State Testing
Please save the dates. Arizona State Testing has been scheduled. Please mark your calendars for the dates below.
Third Grade
4/13: Writing
4/20: Reading 1
4/20: Math 1
4/22: Reading 2
4/22: Math 2
Fourth Grade
4/13: Writing
5/4: Reading 1
5/4: Math 1
5/6: Reading 2
5/6: Math 2
Fifth Grade
4/13: Writing
4/27: Science
5/4: Reading 1
5/4: Math 1
5/6: Reading 2
5/6: Math 2
Sixth Grade
4/13: Writing
5/4: Reading 1
5/4: Math 1
5/6: Reading 2
5/6: Math 2
PVConnect students not testing in person will engage in asynchronous learning days.
PvConnect Parents have two testing options to choose from for their children:
Testing with the class in the classroom on the days of in-person testing or
Testing after school in groups of up to 20 with other PVConnect students
From Our Student Council
Canned Food Drive
Below is a list of items most needed by the food bank at this time.
- Canned green beans
- Instant oatmeal
- Canned pasta like SpaghettiOs
- Canned chili or Dinty Moore beef stew
- Jello, pudding
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Mac ‘n Cheese in boxes
- Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper
PTO Information
A Note from our Book Fairies
Students are strongly encouraged to visit our Fireside Scholastic Book Fair website (click on the "Shop the Store" button in the blue section of the page) to preview books PRIOR to their shopping day. Please keep in mind, the online fair has a much larger selection of items than our in-person Book Fair.
Our goal is a CASHLESS shopping experience. Please establish a Scholastic eWallet account PRIOR to their Book Fair Shopping Day!
We are thrilled to continue our ALL FOR BOOKS coin drive! For every dollar donated, Scholastic will donate a book to a Title One school AND Fireside also earns additional Scholastic Dollars which are used to support teacher mini-grants, books for our main library and classroom libraries. Please use a sealed baggie to send in any coins (or bills!) that you would like to donate towards this program. Students will receive a prize from our "Pot of Gold" when they make a donation to our ALL FOR BOOKS campaign.
Old Information (but still valuable)
Masks
- Masks will be required at all times once on campus property (including sidewalks, common areas, buildings, etc).
- Exceptions include only designated lunch time in the cafeteria, designated snack time during second recess outside, under teacher direction during PE class outside, and under teacher direction when playing instruments during band class.
- Neck gaiters, bandanas and valve masks are not allowed as MCDPH has identified these as less effective. (See MCDPH Not All Masks Are Created Equal).
Students should bring more than one mask to campus and keep the extra(s) in their backpack
All masks should be labeled with the students first and last name
If a student is not wearing a mask or is not wearing a mask properly:
The first time, the classroom teacher will issue a disposable mask if needed to the student and email the parent. The teacher will re-teach mask expectations.
The second time, the classroom teacher will issue a disposable mask if needed to the student and email the parent. School administration and/or the school nurse will re-teach mask expectations. The school principal will email the parent addressing the concern.
The third time, the classroom teacher will issue a disposable mask if needed to the student and the student will be referred to the front office. The student may be directed to PVConnect learning from home. PVOnline will be considered upon parent request and space availability.
Parents will be asked to pick their child up from school within one hour.
Disciplinary action may be issued or the student may be directed to PVConnect learning from home. PVOnline will be considered upon parent request and space availability.
Please use the following link to access PVUSD Policy: Student Dress Code Addendum - Face Cloth Mask
This is consistent with Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Face Covering Guidance as they are requiring face masks to be worn both inside and outside on schools campuses.
Social Emotional Learning at Fireside
Each morning teachers check in with students during morning circle time. During our morning check in, students are able to complete a “how are you feeling” form. The response to this form is forwarded to our social emotional school counselor, Megan Gilligan who will contact the parents of all students who indicate that they are having a bad day or need help. In addition, parents and students are able to refer students using this link: Social Emotional Support Request Form
PV Assist
COVID Student Chromebook Replacement Costs for K-8 Students
All Fireside students are able to check out a chromebook from school.
Beginning in March of 2020, students were issued district Chromebooks and agreed to return the equipment to PVUSD in the condition that it was given. Parents/Guardians accepted responsibility for this equipment during the checkout period and agreed that they will be held personally liable if it is lost, stolen or damaged. Students will be charged the actual cost of replacement if the Chromebook and charger aren’t returned with only normal wear and tear. See below for replacement cost:
Replacement Cost for Chromebook $150
Replacement Cost for Charger (Adapter) $20
PV Schools Reopening Plan
For the most up to date information from the district, please visit the PVUSD website at:
https://www.pvschools.net/reopening
This website includes the prepared plan, reopening criteria, a link to the Maricopa County Dashboard, and a summary of supports for families.
Critical Updates
Annual Update: Please Complete the Annual Update Online. Use the following link to access a smartcard with instructions: Annual Update Instructions
Fireside Elementary School
At Fireside Elementary we are Safe, Positive, Appropriate, Responsible, and Kind!
Website: https://www.pvschools.net/schools/fireside-elementary/home
Location: 3725 East Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-449-4700