The Fairview Connection
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL OPHUS
Dear Fairview Families,
We’ve had another productive week here at Fairview! Teams of teachers met throughout the day on Thursday to review our grade level data, determine which students would benefit from some additional support in math or reading, and discuss grade level data to help us plan for our instruction. We also talked through the unique challenges we are facing coming off of a difficult year for our students and how we can best support them in the weeks and months ahead. Our Social Emotional Learning Team also met on Wednesday morning to revise some of our behavior supports at school, and our Crisis Team met on Tuesday to review our safety protocols and offer suggestions for improvement to ensure we are being safe as a community. One point of interest for parents that came as feedback from our Crisis Team is that we do see some students who have masks that frequently fall under their nose. In some cases, the masks are getting worn and stretched out. Please take a look at your child wearing their mask to ensure that it is still fitting properly. If we notice that a mask is not able to stay above the nose, we will give students a mask to wear for the day to help.
Looking forward to next week, several of our 5th grade students are running to be members of our Fairview Student Council Executive Board. The candidates for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer will have their speeches recorded on Monday or Tuesday. All speeches will be shared with our students and they will have an opportunity to vote on Friday afternoon for who will represent them. I am so proud of all students running for office as it takes courage and commitment to do so, and I wish them all the best of luck! This experience is a good way to teach students about elections and representation in government as well, which makes it very meaningful. Student election posters were hung around the school this week, so you can ask your child if they have seen them.
Thank you for taking the time to read through our newsletter this week, and have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dan Ophus
Fairview Principal
KEEP THE FRONT OFFICE INFORMED
When emailing your student's teacher regarding vacation plans, illness, doctor appointments, etc., please include the front office staff in your communication.
Also, please contact Fairview School’s office if your home/cell phone number, emergency contact numbers, or email address have changed.
If you have moved, please immediately contact the front office so we can update your student's records.
Chris Trezise, 847-394-7320, ext. 4001 - ctrezise@d57.org
Carolyn Young, 847-394-7320, ext. 4000 - cyoung@d57.org
7TH ANNUAL PINK LEMONADE 5K
Run, walk and fundraise to support Lemons of Love and help us provide free programs for people impacted by cancer. Click on the logo for more information about registering for the 5K and the contest that is only open to District 57 students.
HOLIDAY HELPERS!
Are you interested in helping with your child’s classroom’s holiday parties? Click here to be a Holiday Helper! Completed form is due no later than Friday, October 1st.
BIRTHDAYS
MARKET DAY ORDERING IS BACK...TRY IT TODAY!
CLICK ON GRAPHIC FOR MORE INFORMATION.
* Go to http://www.marketdaylocal.com
* Put in your email and password to sign up.
* Choose Fairview (Mount Prospect) and order!
* Food ships directly to your house!
JOIN THE PTO
STUDENT ONLINE DIRECTORY COMING SOON!
STUDENT SIGN-IN/SIGN-OUT PROCEDURE
REMINDERS FROM THE LUNCHROOM
PLEASE put your child’s name in permanent marker on his/her lunchbox and water bottle
PLEASE send spoons or forks if your student will need one for something in their lunch (i.e., pudding, fruit cup, etc.)
PLEASE make note of the lunch/recess schedule:
2nd/3rd grade-11:50 lunch/12:20 recess
4th/5th grade-11:50 recess/12:20 lunch
DO THESE GLASSES BELONG TO YOUR STUDENT?
These glasses have been in the front office for two weeks. If they belong to your son or daughter please have them come to the office to claim them.
BUS BULLETIN
Throughout the year buses may be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., vehicular congestion; train traffic, weather, mechanical issues, etc.). The district has been using Bus Bulletin for several years now and is confident that this online notification system is the best way to inform parents should the need arise. Click on the bus for more information and to register.
IS YOUR CHILD A BUS RIDER?
Put this number in your phone so you can quickly call if
- the bus is late
- the bus missed your stop
- you have a question about the bus
When you call press "1" for Dispatch.
Contact Us
Una Durkan, Assistant Principal / udurkan@d57.org
Office: 847-394-7320/Fax: 847-394-7328
Website: d57.org/fairviewelementaryschool_home
Location: 300 N. Fairview Ave., Mount Prospect, IL
Twitter: @fairview_d57