Fairmount Park Community Newsletter

to connect every child to themselves, others, and possibilities

Hello Fairmount Park Families!

In Partnership,

Sara Davis

Our 4th grade classrooms put the concept of community into action by taking on a meaningful community service project right here at Fairmount Park. Teachers led as students worked together to clean up green spaces around the school—pulling weeds, clearing out dead bushes, and removing debris from the courtyard as well as the indoor and outdoor garden areas. Their efforts made a visible difference and helped keep our school environment welcoming for everyone.

4th service focus is also on our unhoused community. 4th grade are challenging the school to collect 1,200 pairs of NEW socks to be donated to Mary's Place and Union Gospel Mission. Socks of every size are in high demand right now as the weather turns cold and wet. Please consider supporting our goal by purchasing socks if you're able.

Ms. Wilkie's 5th grade students presented their learning on patterns of our earth and space. They were given an unlabeled puzzle and were tasked with finding the pattern embedded within. Ask your 5th grader about the pattern they found!

Welcome back to the Fairmount Park Library for the 2025-2026 School Year! I have really enjoyed reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new students and families who’ve joined our Falcon community.

September in the library is all about learning and reviewing rules, routines, and procedures. Students are practicing shelf marker use, book care tips, and navigating the library space. These are skills we will continue to practice all year.

This month students are also learning about various children’s book awards sponsored by the Washington Library Association. Grades K & 1 will participate in the Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Awards, where we will read 20 high quality picture books over the course of the year and vote on our favorite. Grades 2 & 3 will learn about the OTTER Award (Our Time to Enjoy Reading), which focuses on books that students read to themselves. Grades 4 and 5 will learn about the Sasquatch Award, which recognizes chapter books geared towards 4th-6th grade readers. Grades 2 through 5 will also learn about the Towner Award, which recognizes outstanding nonfiction books. I have some challenges planned for students who are interested in learning more about these books.

Donations wanted!

I am collecting:

1. Empty tissue boxes (any size)
2. Empty Pringles cans (regular size)
3. Puzzles (100 piece & 300 piece)

Are you interested in volunteering in the school library? Contact Ms. Halladin cahalladin@seattleschools.org

Happy reading!

Ms. Halladin

Circulation Statistics

2024-2025 School Year

Check Outs: 26,111 Holds: 662

Correction!

On Tuesday, November 7 Yuen Lui Studio will return to Fairmount Park for classroom pictures and individual retakes.

Missed picture day? Students who missed the September picture day should plan on getting a photo taken on November 7. Families can preorder photos here: Fairmount Park Elementary Make-up/ Retake Day Pre-payments 11/7

Need a retake? If you preordered picture day portraits and would like a retake, your student can return their portrait package in exchange for a complimentary retake replacement. Anyone is welcome to get a retake --please note that the retake photo will replace the picture day photo for PowerSchool and the yearbook.

Families can order portraits here: 2025-26 Fairmount Park Elementary Picture Day 9/19. Print orders will be delivered to the school in 3-4 weeks after picture day; digital orders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com. Contact Yuen Lui Studio with any questions.

Please join us for our Diversity and Inclusion Dinner on October 9 (formerly Families of Color Dinner). Each year we patronize businesses owned by people of color. This year we are excited to announce that catering will be provided by Marination Ma Kai!

Where: Fairmount Park Cafeteria and Gym

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

We truly want to make this the best event ever and celebrate together!

The UW School Psychology Training Clinic has begun their recruitment season for free evaluation (youth 8-17) and counseling services (ages 8-21). Services are beginning in January 2026. You will find attached a flyer with details for signing up to request services. Information about our services, location, and more are available on our webpage

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at spclinic@uw.edu or 206-543-4971.

Please reach out if you'd like to share a cultural/heritage tradition with your student's class.

• Thursday, October 9 - Diversity Dinner

• Friday, October 10 - No School - Teacher work day

• Friday, October 24 - Kinder Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch

• Tuesday, October 28 - 2nd Gr. Field Trip to Camp Long

• Friday, November 7 - Picture Retake and Class Picture Day

• 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 a.m. – Dismissal (1:10 p.m. on Wednesdays)
• 2:35 a.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! Find Falcon wear here!

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.-3 p.m.

Principal: Sara Davis sjdavis1@seattleschools.org

Admin Secretary: Ngoc Vo mnvo@seattleschools.org

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

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