Fairmount Park Community Newsletter

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Hello Fairmount Park Families,

Welcome Back! We hope you had a restful break with some fun sprinkled in! We're excited to come back together as a school community and carry on with our learning. Have a wonderful week!

In Partnership,

Sara Davis

Our 5th Grade Safety Patrol welcomes students and families along Fauntleroy Way each morning. They are there to greet everyone, help students get safely to school, and assist anyone who may need help finding their classroom. Be sure to say hello to them on your way in each day! 😊

Hi, my name is Isolde Maher­­ (aka Izzy) and I’m the new Fairmount Park Elementary School nurse. I’m so excited to be working with everyone here and can’t wait to meet you! My calling to join healthcare came a little later for me than most. After a twenty-plus year career as a visual artist, I returned to school and earned my BS in Biology as well as a BSN in Nursing. Since then, I have pursued a career in women's healthcare, working as an RN at a women’s hospital both in the ER and ACU.

Although raised in Western Washington, I have only recently returned to the PNW after thirty years in New England, where my husband and I raised our three children (ages 22, 20, and 15). It has been wonderful to rediscover the magic of this place and to be nearer to my mother and sister. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, visiting my local farmer's market, reading, practicing yoga, gardening, cooking, and spending time with my family.

Fun facts: I’m a dual national (French-American). I’ve driven cross-country (Seattle to Boston) 11 times! What an amazing country we live in! My favorite fun word is “kerfuffle,” and I don’t have a favorite food because I love almost all food from all over the world.

I look forward to meeting and working with you and your kiddos! I will be on campus Tuesdays and Fridays.

Save the date for our 2nd Annual Fairmount Family Feast! This event is an all inclusive celebration of the gifts and beauty of our diverse community! Please plan to join us for this fun community event!

Date: March 27, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Who: Everyone!

Watch this short video from last year! Look for a sign up sheet soon!

An unfortunate part of the childhood experience is getting sick. Nurse Lucie reminds us that kids can still come to school as long as they adhere to specific guidelines. See the SPS graphic below for guidance on when to send your child to school.

Superintendent Shuldiner will be hosting community meetings in each of the seven board director districts across the city and one online, starting Thursday, Feb. 26. Please find details on the Superintendent Community Engagement Meetings webpage.

Our salmon are continuing to grow under the care of Ms. Britt and Ryan Baum, our PTA President. Throughout the school day, students stop by to observe them, learn about the next stage of their development, and enjoy watching them swim. 🐟

It’s been a fun way for students to see science in action!

You may have heard from your child that Fairmount Park Staff had some fun surprising students with different themed outfits/accessories! It's a fun twist on Spirit Week that keeps students guessing!

• February 26 - 5th grade field trip to SCT
• March 3 - 5th Gr. to Camp Long with DNDA
• March 10 - Incoming Kinder Tour - 5-6 p.m.
• April 13-17 - No school, Spring Break
• May 1 - 1st grade field trip to SCT

• 7:40 a.m. – Playground opens.
• 7:40-7:50 a.m. – Breakfast is served.
• 7:50 a.m. – Warning bell; students able to enter the building.
• 7:55 a.m. – School begins.
• 2:25 p.m. – Dismissal (1:10 p.m. on Wednesdays)
• 2:35 p.m. – Buses depart (1:20 p.m. on Wednesdays)

• Tardy - If your child arrives after 7:55 a.m. please go to the office to check in before they head to their classroom.
• Absence - Please contact our attendance office anytime your child will be absent from school.
• 206-252-9304
• FairmountPark.attendance@seattleschools.org

Friday's are for showing Falcon Pride! Purchase Falcon wear!

Follow the link to view the lunch menu and food services information.

Please note that SPS Culinary Services does their best to follow the planned menu, but occasionally last-minute changes may occur.

Office hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Principal: Sara Davis sjdavis1@seattleschools.org

Admin Secretary: Ngoc Vo nmvo@seattleschools.org

Assist. Admin Secretary: Pauline Ashman pcashman@seattleschools.org

Fairmount Park website
Location: 3800 SW Findlay St., Seattle, WA, 98126
Phone: 206-252-9300