Fairview PK-8 Family Newsletter
2025-2026 SY
Fairview News for the 2025-2026 School Year!
This final week of school before winter break will be filled with spirit and cheer! Our student council planned a spirit week, we have the Nibblin' Dragon on Monday afternoon, students are buying Candy Grams to share with their friends, and special treats for students and staff all week long. If you are planning on doing any special baking or treat making this week, and feel like sharing with us the staff love to have treats in the lounge. Although it is lots of fun and cheer, we still have to finish a lot of our middle of year requirements like testing.
As a reminder, there is no school Monday, December 22nd through Tuesday, January 6th. All students should return to school on Wednesday, January 7th. Please make your travel plans to ensure that everyone is here that Wednesday. During Winter Break I will be traveling and spending time with my loved ones so I will not be sending out a newsletter again until Sunday, January 4th. We hope that you and your family have a safe and special holiday season no matter what you do!
This newsletter will be sent out to you every Sunday to keep you informed of everything Fairview PK-8. Please read all the way to the bottom for important information and upcoming events.
Spirit Week:
Student Council planned a spirit week starting tomorrow, Monday, December 15th.
- Monday- Wear your Favorite Team Gear!
- Tuesday- Candy Cane Day (wear red and white)
- Wednesday- Pajama Day
- Thursday- Grinch Day (wear green)
- Friday- Holiday Sweater
Karate Club Afterschool:
This is the last week of karate club! We hope your students have enjoyed this opportunity. We are so grateful for this opportunity to expose our students to karate. Thank you for participating! We look forward to continuing this partnership next school year.
Used Book Drive:
Student Council is sponsoring a Used Book Drive in December. While you are cleaning out your house if you have any slightly used books you no longer need please keep them for our book drive. Student Council will be collecting, sorting, and organizing the books by age level. Then, during one of our Dragon Den events in January, each student will be able to go pick out one book to take home with them. The remainder books will be donated to a local organization looking for used books. Thank you for your help in spreading a love of reading with everyone around us.
3-5 Soccer Club:
Soccer Club is on Wednesday afternoons beginning at 3:30pm. If the weather turns and students are not able to play we will be sending out a notification to those families. Thank you to Mr. Federico and Ms. Wirsching for coaching Intermediate Soccer Club!
PTO- Parent and Family Teacher Organization:
Next PTO Meeting will be Tuesday, January 20th @ 8:15am!!
Our PTO is the parent and family organization of the community. We need you to help us plan and give input on valuable events coming up this school year.
Here are some of the agenda items we could use your help with:
- January Meeting:
- January Family Engagement Night- BINGO!
- Meal for Staff during Conferences in February (11th & 12th)
Middle School Volleyball Club:
On Wednesday's Coach Holden is coaching middle school volleyball club from 3:30-4:30pm. Coach is so excited so many students have shown interest in this fun and engaging club. Thank you Coach Holden for providing this opportunity for our students.
Middle School Eligibility Event: December
This Friday is our Teacher vs. Student Dodgeball game, watching a holiday movie and drinking hot chocolate. We are hopeful that students will be incentivized to be eligible so they can have a fun Friday before Winter Break.
Early Release on Mondays!
Please remember that Early Release is every Monday of the school year. Preschool will release at 1:45pm. and K-8th students will release at 2:10pm. Please put that on your calendar and make sure to pick up your students on time so we can utilize this valuable time with the teachers to ensure we are the best we can be for your students.
Fairview PK-8 Website:
Please look to the Fairview PK-8 website for the most up to date information. We have amazing staff that keep that updated regularly. https://fairview.wps.org/
Also, follow us on Facebook to get reminders and pictures of exciting events around the community.
As always, Class Dojo is a way to stay connected with your teacher and get notifications when your students earn PBIS points.
Fairview PK-8 and PBIS
Fairview is a PBIS school which means we carry the philosophy of using positive reinforcement for students. This philosophy is backed with years of research on how to speak, interact, motivate, and support students and children to make the right choices. To support our PBIS Philosophy we will use Class Dojo to reward students for making the right choice. When students don't make the right choice they don't earn a point. For more information on PBIS follow this link: https://www.pbis.org/
To help incentivize students to earn points, we will have an online school store where students can purchase items or experiences with their PBIS points. This will be discussed more at Back to School Night, during the first week of school, and at the first PTO meeting. Reach out if you have any questions.
Sign up for Class Dojo!
Class Dojo is an app you download to text and communicate with your students' teacher regularly. This is also a way for students to track the points they earn throughout the day for demonstrating RISE behaviors. Respect, Integrity, Service & Excellence are all character traits we teach our students in being amazing future leaders! When students earn points they can purchase items and experiences through our PBIS Online Store! Help your students by encouraging them to earn points and communicate with their teacher regularly! Sign up information will be available at Back to School Night!
Birthday Bash!
To alleviate classroom disruptions, and interfere with instructional time Fairview PK-8 established Birthday Bash. This is a way for students to be recognized on the first Friday of every month and celebrate with their classmates. Families are encouraged to bring a healthy treat for their class in the month their student has a birthday.
**August birthdays are celebrated in September. Also, June & July birthdays are celebrated in May.
Dragon of the Month!
Dragon of the Month is a way for teachers to recognize one student who goes above and beyond. The first Thursday of the Month we will invite families of students who are being recognized to join us for a celebration after school. Each teacher will give a 1-2 minute speech about their student, we will have cookies and refreshments, and a wonderful picture opportunity. It means so much to our students for families to show up, and support their students' success! This year we are pumping up the celebration by including an ice cream or sweet treat celebration on Friday during lunch. Please, encourage your student to be the Dragon of the Month!
New Student Academy:
New Student Academy was a success last year so we are continuing this program as new students enroll throughout the school year. We believe it helps support our new students, and families, start school prepared and ready to begin their Fairview journey!
Fairview PK-8 Uniform Policy:
A school uniform sets the foundation of being ready to learn. When students enter school it is important that they are ready for success. Please see the uniform policy below and reach out if you have any questions. If you need help with uniforms please call the front office. We have a closet with different sizes to support families in need. Please feel free to donate any uniform clothing in good condition that your student has outgrown.
Uniform Policy: (PK-5th grade students)
- Khaki or navy blue pants, shorts, or skirt
- Plain collared/ polo shirt in the following colors:
- Navy blue, white, black, yellow or green
- Plain zip up jackets in the following colors: No hoodies!
- Navy blue, black or white
- No hats or beanies
School Year Calendar:
Please see the school year calendar so you can plan appointments, vacations, or trips accordingly. The number one way of supporting students with their academics is to ensure students are in school all day, every day!
¡Calendario del año escolar!
Preschool Calendar:
This calendar is specifically for our preschool program. There are days throughout the school year when our calendars differ. Please reach out to Ms. Dominguez or Ms. Slocum if you have questions about the preschool calendar.
Stephanie Fick, Principal
Meghan Morelli, Assistant Principal
Laura Borquez, Secretary to the Principal