Week of November 10, 2025
Dear Fairfax Families,
We are thrilled to announce that our Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week Monday, November 10th through Friday, November 14th from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm in the Fairfax Elementary School cafeteria or online for all students! The Book Fair is always an exciting event that helps foster a lifelong love of reading in our students.
Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/fairfaxelementaryschool5 to browse in advance or purchase books online! We accept cash and credit cards for in person sales in the cafeteria.
You can also set up eWallet for easy, cashless shopping for your child at the book fair using the QR code in the attached flyer!
Volunteers Needed
We need many volunteers to help make this event a success! This is a fun and rewarding opportunity to assist students and teachers as they select books and explore the joy of reading.
If you have any time to give, please sign up using our SignUp Genius link. Your support truly makes a difference!
🌟 Grands’ Day Breakfast
We are looking forward to welcoming our special “Grands” — grandparents and other special guests — for a morning of celebration, reading, and fun!
Please note the schedule for Grands’ Day Breakfast below:
Grades K–2
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
📍 Fairfax Elementary Gymnasium
🕗 Check-In: 8:15 a.m.
🍎 Breakfast, Book Fair Visit, K–2 Performance, and Craft: 8:30–9:15 a.m.
Grades 3–5
📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 Fairfax Elementary Gymnasium
🕗 Check-In: 8:15 a.m.
🍎 Breakfast, Book Fair Visit, and Teacher-Led Craft: 8:30–9:15 a.m.
Each child may bring up to two guests for the event.
Please ensure that each guest has a completed entry ticket prior to arrival and presents a Driver’s License or State ID along with the ticket at check-in.
💛 “Grand for a Day” Guests
We understand that not every child has a grandparent who can attend. We are so grateful to have about 20 volunteers from the Church of the Savior who have generously offered to serve as “Grands for the Day.” They will participate in the breakfast and craft with the students and even purchase a book for their assigned student at the Book Fair. If you are interested, please fill out this form.
📝 RSVP Reminder
Please RSVP by Monday, November 10th to confirm attendance. If possible, we encourage students to arrive at school with their Grand to help the event begin smoothly.
We can’t wait to celebrate this special tradition with our students, families, and community partners!
📚Read-A-Thon Fundraiser (November 3rd- November 25th)
Each student will bring home a sign-up sheet and flyer with all the details on how families can donate and log reading minutes. Students that share their read-a-thon link to at least 10 people will receive a prize!
Incentives & Goals!
We’ll have awesome prizes for:
The classes and grade levels with the most reading minutes logged
The students who read the most minutes AND raise the most funds
Student Goals:
Reading: 120 minutes (that’s just 2 hours of reading!)
Fundraising: $200
Class Goals:
Reading: 300 minutes (5 hours total!)
Fundraising: $750
Our goal this November is to celebrate reading, build great habits, and raise funds to support exciting student and staff incentives. Let’s make this month all about books, fun, and Fairfax pride!
The Attendance Night Event for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 has been cancelled.
Heights Athletic Boosters – Kelce Jersey Raffle & Sale 🏈✨
The Heights Athletic Boosters got super lucky! We have a Heights football jersey signed by both Jason and Kylie Kelce that we’re raffling off.
Tickets are $10 each 💵
Winner will be drawn at the Heights hockey game on Dec 19 (winner does not need to be present; jersey will be delivered or mailed anywhere in the U.S.)
We also reopened our sale of replica Kelce jerseys, which includes options for youth, unisex, and women's sizes, with both Jason and Travis' high school numbers available. Sale runs through Dec 1 for delivery before the holidays 🎁
All dollars raised directly benefit the student-athletes of Tiger Nation.
Field Trip Reminder 🚍
As a reminder, students must have updated Parent Authorization Updates (PAUs) on file to attend field trips.
Forms completed the same day as the field trip will not be accepted.
This information is essential in the event of an emergency and ensures we have accurate contact and medical details for your child. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all students safe. ✅
School Dismissal Procedures 🚦
To ensure a safe and smooth dismissal, please review the following:
Walkers: Dismissed from the Playground Doors 🚶♂️🚶♀️
Car Riders: Dismissed from the Front Doors 🚗
Parent/Guardian Pick-Up: Please use the Playground Doors only
Transportation Changes: Must be received by 2:30 PM — call 216-371-7480 for updates ☎️
We also appreciate everyone’s patience with our new dismissal procedures — your cooperation is helping make the process more efficient and safe for all students ✅
Warmly,
Dr. Andrea C. Walker
Principal, Fairfax Elementary
Winter Enrichment Classes
It's already November which means we're wrapping up fall enrichment and preparing for winter enrichment. Below is important information about enrichment. Winter enrichment classes are listed here.
- We are switching to Givebacks for registration, see below
- Fall enrichment ends November 21
- Winter enrichment runs December 8 - February 27
- Registration opens November 16th at 7:00 pm
- Scholarship requests are due by November 12 at midnight use the link below to request a scholarship
REGISTRATION PROCESS AT GIVEBACKS
- PTA switched to Givebacks for registration
- Families will register using Givebacks. You will NOT pay for classes at the time of registration.
- Families will pay instructors using their preferred payment method either through payment app or check on the day of registration
- Payment to instructors must happen on or before the first day of class
- When you add classes to your cart in Givebacks, it will NOT hold your spot. Your spot is not held until you complete the checkout process in Givebacks. If you are concerned a class will fill up, we recommend registering for that class first and separate from other classes. Then, complete registration again for the other classes you are interested in
SCHOLARSHIP REQUESTS
- PTA offers scholarships for families in need that cannot afford to participate in enrichment without scholarship support
- Scholarship requests must be submitted by November 12 at midnight
- Request a scholarship by clicking here and completing the form
🔑 School Highlights & Reminders
PBIS Goals:
At Fairfax, we strive every day to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. Families can help reinforce these expectations by talking about what they look like at home, in the classroom, and in the community.
Attendance Matters:
Strong attendance is key to your child’s learning and success. Missing just a few days can set students back, and our school’s overall attendance also impacts our district report card grade. Please support your child in building positive habits by arriving on time and attending every day possible.
Join the PTA
Important November 2025 Dates for Fairfax Elementary School
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11: Cleveland Food Bank School Market, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Boulevard
Thursday, November 13: World Kindness Day
Thursday, November 13: Cleveland Food Bank School Market, 2-4 p.m. at Gearity
Thursday, November 13: Grands' Day K-2
Friday, November 14: Grands' Day 3-5
Tuesday, November 18: Cleveland Food Bank School Market, 2-4:30 p.m. at Oxford
Friday, November 21: National Substitute Teacher Day
Tuesday, November 25: Read-A-Thon Fundraiser ends
Wednesday, November 26: Schools Closed (BOE Open)
Thursday, November 27 - Friday, November 28: Thanksgiving Break (All Schools Closed)
Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving break - Schools Closed
Tuesday, December 2: Cleveland Food Bank School Market, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Boulevard
The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available here. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.
Contact Info
Fairfax Elementary School
Principal: Dr. Andrea C. WalkerMain Office: 216-371-7480
Attendance Line: 216-320-4802