Hornet News
February News #readytofly
A Note from Mrs. Phillips
Hello Family and Friends!
Wow—what an end to January! We hope you are all staying warm and safe after winter storm Fern. It’s certainly one our kids will remember. As of now, these missed days will be made up at the end of May. Mr. Duncan will continue to keep families updated as we receive guidance from the state.
There are so many exciting things happening in February! Please be sure to review the important dates listed below. Beginning in Quarter 3, we will be implementing a new attendance and work compliance incentive. More information can be found in the attached letter that will be sent home in Thursday folders next week.
PTO is offering a night out for YOU! Check out their Glow Party information, where they will watch your students while you have a night out for Valentine's Day. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy some quiet time and help support our PTO. They are also selling Candy Grams during the week of February 2nd-6th. Please find the order form in your child's Thursday folder. All forms and money are due February 6th.
Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17th. FCA will be providing notes for students to fill out during lunch and deliver to staff and classmates. This is a wonderful way to spread joy throughout the building, reinforce our FC culture, and model kindness. Notes are free and will be available all week leading up to the 17th.
IREAD tutoring is in full swing for 3rd grade and will soon begin for 2nd grade. Here is a link to the IDOE IREAD webpage for more information. IREAD is an important indicator monitored by the state and a strong measure of reading success. The best way to support your child—starting in kindergarten—is to read together regularly. To see how we did last year, please click here to find us on GPS (Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed).
If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If there is anything we can do better, we always welcome your feedback. We look forward to a warmer February filled with learning, kindness, and continued growth—thank you for your ongoing support and partnership.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Phillips
kphillips@fayette.k12.in.us
Important Dates:
2/2: Early Release Day
2/2: Groundhog's Day
2/2 & 2/3: StarLab with Mrs. Haffner
2/9: Trash Bag fundraiser money due
2/9: FCA meeting and Kindness Week
2/9-13: PTO Candy Grams
2/10: K-Kids Meeting
2/11: Discovery Kitchen: Smart Snacking during lunch
2/13: PTO Glow Party
2/13: Whitewater Valley Art Show
2/14: Happy Valentine's Day
2/16: Presidents' Day- school is in session
2/22: Talent Show entries due
2/23: FCA Meeting
2/24: K-Kids Meeting
2/26: K-Kids Talent Show
2/27: Student of the Month
3/10: Quarter 3 ends- Bounce House Incentive coming to FCE!
Early Release Day
Our first Monday back is an early release day. Please make sure you call the office with any transportation changes.
LSP Food Pantry
Fayette County School Corporation's Early Learning Center (Little Spartans Preschool) will have preschool opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year for children ages 3-5!
*Children must be 3 years old by August 1, 2026.*
Click the link to express interest for the 2026-2027 school year:
Bags for Bucks
It is that time of year: trash bags! Many of you love our trash bags, so we decided to sell them again this year. There are extras that you can sell as well, but our focus is on the trash bags. Everything will come labeled and ready for you to pick up. All money is due by February 9th. Please make checks payable to Fayette Central Elementary. Thank you for supporting our Student Activities fund.
🎉 PTO Update! 🎉
Our PTO met on Tuesday and officially elected our new board officers. They already have lots of exciting plans in the works for the rest of the school year, and they’d love your help along the way!
💗 Next PTO Meeting:
📅 February 5th
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 School Library
Join us as we assemble student Valentines and Candy Grams 🍬💌 It’s a fun, easy way to help support our students—and a great chance to meet other parents too!
No experience needed, just bring your smiles and helping hands. We hope to see you there! 💕
Weather Related Closures
As much as we hate to face it, colder weather is upon us. When bad weather hits, our team is on the roads early, checking conditions and working with local officials to decide if delays or cancellations are needed.
Every decision is made with one goal in mind…keeping our students, families, and staff safe.
We are hopeful this graphic helps explain the process of making these decisions. We thank you in advance for your grace and understanding as we move into a new season.
Don't forget to order your yearbook!
Yearbook sales are underway until March 6th. Click this link and enter your details to order today.
Home of the Hornets
Mrs. Kirsten Phillips
Principal
#readytofly
Follow directions, Listen and learn, Your personal best
Email: kphillips@fayette.k12.in.us
Website: https://faycentral.fayette.k12.in.us/o/fayette
Location: 2928 North County Road 225 West, Connersville, IN, USA
Phone: 765-825-6261
Facebook: facebook.com/fayettecentral
Twitter: @FayCtrPrincipal