THE VIEW

Can you believe it’s October already?! It feels like we just welcomed our Colts back, and we have already packed so much into the school year! From our first PTO meeting and Skate Night to lots of learning, tackling new curriculum, reaching goals, and building new friendships.....Fairview has been BUSY!

I’m incredibly proud of the energy our students and staff bring each day. We’ve had a fantastic start, and I can’t wait to see what October brings. Let’s keep the momentum going, Colts! 🐴🍂

Onward and upward, Fairview!

Mr. G.

October 2-5th Cumberland Co. Historical Society-Native Americans

October 8-Fun Run

October 16-Trading Post

October 19-Parent Engagement Night 5:30-6:30 (Invite Only)

October 19-PTO 6:30

October 20 & 27-5th Grade Catch My Breath

October 21-West Shore Unity Day-Wear Orange

October 22-Skate Night

October 26-5th-Being Smart 9:00 & 10:00

October 26-6th-Being Safe 11:20 & 1:25

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Mr. Evans’s science classes used what they’ve learned about the Engineering Design Process to design and build model bike helmets to protect an egg!

Snickers and Terri came into FVIS recently to help students with social and emotional learning.

Ms. Arnold decided to stop into Mr. Campbell's P.E. class and do some scooting around with students.

Students explored concepts through problem-solving, teamwork, and hands-on activities. They shared ideas, communicated their thinking, and learned from one another as they worked toward solutions.

5th grade has been working on learning how to leverage their iPads with controlling our Dash robotics. They went through an initial lesson on safe handling and how to connect. They are currently working on how to use the basics of coding to send commands to the robotics. As the kids' skills grow, they will transition to a more advanced app in which they will use block coding to send commands to the robots.

September 29th was National Coffee Day and who needs Starbucks or Dunkin’ when you have Fairview’s own baristas delivering coffee with a smile? 💙 💛

Our staff was feeling extra energized and appreciated thanks to this sweet crew!

We wanted to share an opportunity to support our school community through the Care Closet. The Care Closet helps provide needed items to students and families in our school community.

If you would like to help stock the Care Closet, you can use the link below to view items that are currently needed and make a donation. Any contribution is greatly appreciated!

Care Closet Donation Link:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F37G7I323V1L?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for your continued kindness and generosity in supporting our students and families!

Dear West Shore School District Community,

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a school community, we want to encourage everyone to stay informed about the signs of bullying, the impact it can have, and what to do if you see it happening.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines bullying as behavior that is:

• Unwanted: The behavior is not wanted by the victim.
• Aggressive: The behavior involves some form of aggression, such as physical force, threats, or intimidation.
• Repeated: The behavior happens more than once or has the potential to happen again.

Acts of bullying may involve physical contact, words or gestures, or social exclusion. Bullying can happen in person or online.

The signs of bullying include:

• Physical signs: bruises, cuts, torn clothing, missing items
• Emotional signs: changes in mood, withdrawal from friends and activities, anxiety, depression
• Behavioral signs: aggressive behavior, changes in eating or sleeping habits, truancy
• Social signs: being excluded from activities, being made fun of or called names

If you see bullying happening, it's important to do something. Here are some things you can do:

• Talk to the bully and tell them to stop.
• Talk to the victim and offer your support.
• Report the bullying to a trusted adult, such as a teacher, counselor, or parent.

If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are resources available to help:

• The National Bullying Prevention Center
• The Trevor Project
• StopBullying.gov

Together, we can create a safe and supportive school community for all students!

Sincerely,

West Shore School District

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Hey Colts!

Want to see Mr. G covered in SILLY STRING?! 😂🎉

There’s just one thing we have to do...

🎯 REACH OUR $15,000 FUN RUN GOAL!

We have raised $3,000 so far, and we have ONE WEEK LEFT to get there!

Here’s how YOU can help:

📱 Ask your family to share your fundraising link
👵 Send it to grandparents and relatives
📧 Email it to family friends
💻 Share it on social media

Every donation helps support field trips and other great experiences for Fairview students.

So let’s get those links out there, Colts!

💙 $15,000 = SILLY STRING MR. G! 🎉

🐴 LET’S DO THIS!

#FunRun2026 #ColtStrong #FVISPTO

Fairview Intermediate School PTO

Website: https://linktr.ee/fvis_pto

Join our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fvispto

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fvispto

A compact is an agreement that invites those involved to set common goals, provide direction, and enrich the quality of life. This compact is designed to merge our resources to create one learning family. Instruction in quality schools is central to quality education, but quality education cannot be fully realized without the involvement of the family. Through this home and school partnership, students will receive reading opportunities to achieve success. The following is our pledge to each other, and, most importantly, our children:

School will recognize the importance of:

• providing a safe, nurturing, educational climate.

• making students the center of the educational process.

• improving student attitude toward school with an emphasis on self-responsibility.

• encouraging innovation and make changes as guided by sound research.

• communicating and problem solving with parents concerning the progress of their children.

• providing students with the necessary tools to successfully communicate in all areas of learning.

• honoring requests by parents for information regarding teachers' qualifications, certification, or degree.

Parents/Guardians will recognize the importance of:

• providing an environment conducive for study.

• limiting television viewing and encourage reading activities.

• maintaining proper nutritional requirements for success in school.

• communicating and problem solve with their children's teachers.

• providing all types of reading opportunities and materials.

• stressing a positive attitude toward learning, including the building of a strong foundation of early learning skills.

Students will recognize the importance of:

• coming to school prepared to learn.

• always giving their best.

• reading daily for pleasure.

• keeping a positive attitude and communicate a need for help or assistance.

• following classroom and school rules in order to help promote a safe learning environment.

• turning off electronic devices at a designated time.

• Annual Notices - Numerous federal laws require school districts to provide students, parents, and/or the public with notices.

• Care Solace - Care Solace assists individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. Their services may be accessed by students, staff and their families at no cost to you, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, and in 200+ languages. To utilize Care Solace, call 1-888-515-0595 or visit www.caresolace.com/westshore.

• Employment Opportunities - We have a variety of open positions perfect for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers interested in working a schedule similar to our students.
• Transportation Exception Request - May be used to request a bus stop different from the assigned stop associated with the child’s residence provided the alternative stop is in the same school attendance area as the child’s school.
  
• Free and Reduced Price Meal Application Information - Families who may qualify are encouraged to apply for free or low cost meals this school year.
  
• Electronic Absence Submission - If your child will not be in school for the day due to illness or doctor/dentist appointment, you can submit their absence electronically through PowerSchool.
  
• Volunteer Clearance Policy & Procedures - Adults wishing to volunteer in our schools are required to complete the Volunteer Application Process before being approved to do so.
• Technology Help Center - Contains videos, resources, FAQs, and guides on using Seesaw, Schoology, PowerSchool, iPads, Chromebooks, and more.
  

• Damage, Loss, Theft of District Technology Devices and Chargers - Information related to device expectations and repair costs.

Website: https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/fairviewintermediateschool.aspx

Email: tgensler@wssd.k12.pa.us

Location: 480 Lewisberry Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070

Phone: 717-774-2970
Instagram: @fairviewcolts