THE VIEW

Hello Fairview Families,

I hope this letter finds you and your family healthy and happy l! My name is Dr. Brian Granger, and I am the Principal of Fairview Intermediate School. Joining me in leading FVIS is Mrs. Kelly Guistwhite, our Assistant Principal. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the families of the West Shore School District as the building leaders of Fairview Intermediate School.

At FVIS, we aim to foster a positive school experience for students, families, and staff. A strong school community is built on the active involvement of families. Your role is not just important; it's crucial in creating a school where students want to learn, staff want to work, and families want to send their children. Your involvement is what makes our school community whole.

We are excited to offer opportunities for collaboration and involvement. Through our FVIS PTO, you have avenues to be informed and contribute. We encourage you to attend our PTO MEETINGS and join our PTO Facebook page. This page lets you stay updated on upcoming events and see pictures of our new school. We are committed to making this a positive transitional experience, ensuring that every step of the way, you feel reassured and confident in our ability to make Fairview Intermediate School a great place for students to learn and grow.

Please check out our “Facts About Fairview”. It includes helpful information to help prepare you for the start of the school year.

In addition, each day at Fairview, we are excited to celebrate our Colt CODE to Success! Our CODE stands for Caring, Ownership, Dedication, and Engagement! These traits will anchor our PBIS framework and outline how we teach, encourage, support, and celebrate our students' learning, growth, and development!

If you have any questions or would like to chat, you can reach us at bgranger@wssd.k12.pa.us, kguistwhite@wssd.k12.pa.us, or call the main office at 717-774-2970.

Sincerely,

Brian M. Granger, Ed.D.
Principal
717-321-4111

Please join us for our first FVIS Student Council Spirit Week! It's our Taylor Swift Era!!! Parents are welcome to participate!!!!

Our music ensembles are built on teamwork, dedication, and consistent participation. To ensure each student has a positive and successful experience—and to support the quality of our groups—we have established the following guidelines for adding and dropping ensemble classes. Please review the following document for more details. 5th Grade ensembles will not begin until the fourth 6 day cycle. 6th Grade ensembles will begin at the start of the second cycle.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XxIWVteOZJJqEmuI_HPoT1jYTQVTwvBy/view?usp=sharing

Facts About FVIS

• The building opens at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Students must be in the building by 8:10 AM or be marked tardy. Breakfast will be served from 7:55 AM to 8:20 AM. Students who arrive after 8:10 AM should sign in at the office and still have an opportunity to eat breakfast.

• Student drop-off will occur in the loop adjacent to the main office entrance. Vehicles should enter and exit the school campus via the entrance/exit off Lewisberry Rd. Once entering the driveway, vehicles should move counterclockwise around the perimeter of the parking lots. The family drop-off/pick-up loop and parking lot are the first on the left as you proceed up the driveway. Once vehicles reach the curb and come to their first stop, students should exit the car safely on the curb side of the vehicle to enter the school. Car riders who arrive after 8:10 AM should enter the building through the main office entrance. Bus Riders will enter the building through the cafeteria entrance.

• Updated Dismissal Information: Until we are certain that consistent bus arrival times have been established and the majority of buses are prepared to load students at 3:10 PM, car riders will be dismissed at 3:05 PM. We will begin dismissing bus riders at 3:10 PM. When both parents and buses arrive, we will direct them to use both loops for pick-up. Students will enter vehicles along the curb. Drivers need to ensure they are pulling to the curb and are using their sideview and rearview mirrors to ensure vehicle and pedestrian safety.

• Attendance is very important. Please submit all absences and early dismissals by using either PowerSchool or the Fairview Absence e-mail address (fvabsent@wssd.k12.pa.us) before the start of the school day. All absences for appointments require a note from the related service provider to be excused. Please refer to WSSD School Board Policy 204 for specific information.

• All students will be assigned a locker, but will not be assigned a lock. Only students with special considerations will be allowed to use a lock. Student lockers will be located close to their homeroom.

• Student' coats and backpacks will be kept in their lockers throughout the day. We discourage students from bringing expensive items to school (such as technology, expensive jewelry, and large amounts of cash). If it is costly to replace, please leave it at home, as the school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

• Cell phones must be turned off and stored away upon entering the building. Any cell phones visible or found to be on will be considered a violation of the cell phone/electronic devices policy.

• WSSD Schools are prepared to provide all school supplies for the upcoming school year. For those who wish to bring their school supplies, please refer to the following guide: SUPPLIES. All 5th and 6th-graders will be supplied with an iPad and consumable textbooks for ELA, Science, and Math.

• Previously, West Shore School District offered free breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). However, this program is no longer a viable option for the West Shore School District. We will continue to offer a healthy breakfast and lunch to students during the school day, but will return to the previous system of collecting household applications for households that wish to apply for free or reduced-priced lunches.

• Bullying or harassment is not accepted or tolerated at Fairview. Students and parents are encouraged to report suspected bullying to an adult at home or school immediately.

• Riding the bus is a privilege, and students are expected to maintain orderly and safe behavior on the bus at all times. Students must sit in their assigned seats and only ride their assigned buses to and from school. Bus passes are assigned by the office for emergency supervision situations only.

• Parents are encouraged to sign up for PowerSchool, Schoology, and SeeSaw. In PowerSchool, parents can view academic and attendance information. Schoology provides information on students' assignments and grades. Students, families, and staff will also have access to Seesaw for communication.

Brian Granger, Principal

Kelly Guistwhite, Assistant Principal

Misty Sipling, Secretary to the Principal

Megan Leeds, Secretary to the Asst. Principal

Michel Harris, 6th Grade School Counselor

Nicholas Obielecki, 5th Grade School Counselor

Whitney Sementelli, IME

Hello Fairview families,

Students and parent(s)/guardian(s), you are invited to attend Student Success Night on September 25, 2025, from 5-7:30 PM at Fairview Intermediate School. Pizza will be provided.

We've extended the registration deadline!

Student Success Night is a night for both parents and students in 5th and 6th grade. Staff will be supporting participants with the following topics:

• Organization tips and strategies

• Technology at home and school

• Friendships and Social Media

• Healthy Snack and Nutrition Information

Organization Tips and Strategies: This topic will explain the areas of executive functioning and provide opportunities to discuss how to help students get their materials organized, navigate their schedules, and balance their responsibilities through time management.

Technology at Home and School: This topic will explore and explain PowerSchool, Schoology, and other resources accessed through Clever that students are using both at school and home for grades and assignments.

Friendships and Social Media: This topic will discuss the impact of social media on adolescents as well as talk about the importance and strategies for emotional regulation and developing a growth mindset.

Healthy Approaches to School: This topic will discuss the adolescent brain and its development, as well as the importance of sleep, nutrition, and the impact of all of these on student success academically and in their extracurricular activities.

We've extended the deadline!

Please complete the Registration Form by September 19!

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the office at 717-774-2970 or e-mail Heather Hull (hhull@wssd.k12.pa.us).

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Hello Fairview Families!

We are excited for our first skate night at Foutainblu on Wednesday, September 24th, from 6 to 8.

• 521 Locust Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
• Our skate nights at Foutainblu are specifically for Fairview Intermediate School.
• FVIS Administration, some PTO Officers, and FVIS staff will be in attendance to help chaperone.
• Fountainblu will also have their staff in attendance and will supervise this event like they would on a Friday or Saturday open skate.
• Students must exhibit school-appropriate behavior and follow all Fountainblu skate night expectations.
• Students who cannot exhibit school-appropriate behavior or violate Fountainblu rules and expectations will not be permitted to skate, and parents will be called for student pick-up.
• Admission is cash only, Admission is $5.00, Skate Rental is $4.75. Please bring the exact amount to help with others having to wait in line.
• This event is for FVIS students only. Due to our numbers, we are trying to limit the number of extra guests. We ask that siblings not attend and parent attendance be based on need. If enough parents stay, parking will likely be an issue.
• Proceeds to benefit FVIS activities.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

See below for picture day information. More details will be sent home in the coming weeks.

Tue Sep 23 2025 Fall Picture Day

• 8:25am – 2:30pm

Mon Nov 3 2025 Fall picture Re-take day

• 8:25am – 12pm

Tue Mar 3 2026 Spring Picture Day & Group Picture

• 8:25 am – 2pm

The first FVIS PTO meeting is Tuesday, September 16th!

Meetings are a great place to meet other families, get involved and hear from school staff what is happening at Fairview. We are excited for the fun to come this year!!

MEETING FEATURE: Join Mr. Ryan Maxwell for a brief intro to school technology like Schoology and Powerschool!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Find the agenda on the PTO website: https://linktr.ee/fvis_pto

Join the PTO this year to support our students and staff, have a voice in budget decisions, and enjoy an exclusive discount on some AWESOME school spirit wear! Join the 2025/2026 PTO here: https://tinyurl.com/25-26FVISPTOMember

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

Come out to Blaze Pizza in Camp Hill on Thursday, 9/18 from 5-8pm to support school programs! FVIS PTO will receive 20% of sales! Order in-person or online! Please show the attached event on your phone if dining in!

If anyone wishes to order online-please use Code-1394A in the promo code field at checkout. If entered correctly you will see a $.01 discount show up which confirms FVIS PTO will receive the 20% from your order.

Mon Sep 1 2025

• No School for Students and Professional Staff

Tue Sep 9, 2025

• Mrs.Rice Birthday

• 5:30 – 8 pm 6th Grade Back to School Night

Wed Sep 10 2025

• 5:30 – 8 pm 5th Grade Back to School Night

Tue Sep 16, 2025

• 6-7:30 pm PTO Mtg @ FVIS Learning Commons

Sun Sep 14, 2025

• Mrs. Walmer Birthday

Wed Sept 24, 2025

• FVIS Skate Night @ Fountain Blu
• 6:00pm-8:00pm

Thurs Sept 25, 2025

• Student Success Night
• 5-7:30 PM @ FVIS

Sep 28, 2025

• Mrs. Harmer’s Birthday

• Ms. Sullivan’s Birthday

Tue Sep 23 2025 Fall Picture Day

• 8:25am – 2:30pm

Thurs Oct 9 2025 PTO Fall Fun Run

• 8:25am – 2:30pm

• 8:25am – 12pm

Tue Mar 3 2026 Spring Picture Day & Group Picture

• 8:25 am – 2pm

• 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.

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

Location: 480 Lewisberry Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070

Phone: 717-774-2970
Instagram: @fairviewcolts