Fairforest Focus
FES Family Newsletter
FES Red Ribbon Week Kick Off - October 26th - 30th
FES faculty and students are encouraged to participate in our Red Ribbon Week Kick Off held October 26th - 30th!
Monday, October 26th: Red Ribbon Kick-Off - “We Stay RED-Y to Fight Drugs”
Faculty and students are encouraged to wear their red attire.
Students and faculty will receive their red ribbon bracelets on this day that they can wear all week.
Tuesday, October 27th: “Make a Difference, Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free”
Students and staff are encouraged to come to school dressed as the super heroes that you all are!
Wednesday, October 28th: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy, Be Drug Free”
Students and staff are encouraged to wear clothing and colors that make them happy!
Thursday, October 29th: “Friends Help Friends Stay Drug Free”
Faculty and students are encouraged to dress up like their friends by matching or wearing the same colors!
Friday, October 30th: “Let’s Stomp Out Drugs- Farmers Day- Go Dorman!”
Everyone is encouraged to wear your favorite farming attire and cheer for our Cavs to beat
Spartan High!
Kiss the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) Fundraiser is THIS WEEK!
FES Family Glow Run - Thursday, October 29th at 6:00PM
RSVP for FES's Family Glow Run which will be held on Thursday, October 29th, from 6:00PM-7:00PM! This will be a fun PTO-sponsored event for the entire family! All students can participate for FREE and adults can join in on the fun by bringing in approved "Load the Lounge."
Load the Lounge Items Needed:
- Individually wrapped snacks - Chips, Cookies, Candy, Gum. Popcorn, Trail Mix, etc.
- Canned or Bottled Beverages - Spring & Seltzer water, Sodas, Juices, Sports Drinks, etc.
- Cash donations will also be accepted
FES Night at the Planetarium - Thursday, November 5th
Join us on Thursday, November 5th, as we explore unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses in our own backyards during the Lincoln Science Center and Planetarium's presentation of, "Backyard Wilderness!"
**If your family plans to attend, please RSVP by Friday, October 30th.**
RSVP LINK: https://forms.gle/nEBpcVybYNdtGrf3A
Address for the Lincoln Science Center and Planetarium: 150 Lincoln School Road Spartanburg, SC 29301
- Doors will open at 6:00PM for 4K-2nd grade families with the presentation starting promptly at 6:15PM.
- Doors will open at 7:00PM for 3rd-5th grade families with the presentation starting at 7:15PM.
- If you have multiple children in various grades, please feel free to choose the show that works best for your family.
This event is for the ENTIRE family as we will have the opportunity to learn all about an array of unique wildlife through an AMAZING and ENGAGING learning experience!
Falcons General Store is OPEN!
Falcon's General Store is officially open on Mondays and Thursdays!
Students have the opportunity to purchase pens, pencils, stickers, notebooks, keychains, 3D printed animals, mini sports balls, erasers, squishies and so much more! Items are priced from $.25 to $2.00 and is ran by FES's Student Council.
D6 Youth Wrestling Parent Information
Dorman Youth Wrestling will offer 25 sessions of instruction or competition PLUS 3 phenomenal high performance uniforms for just $90 total. We now offer a $60 NO GEAR signup.
Practices will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays unless conflicts with high school events cause us to adjust during the season. Practice times are tentatively scheduled for 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm for everyone. Advanced Wrestlers will earn an invitation to stay until 7:30 pm for bonus instruction. Practices will start on Nov 10 & end in February. No practices or matches will be on holidays.
Parent Meeting will be held on Nov. 5th, at 6:00PM, in Dorman Auxiliary Gym to meet the coaches & introduce your children to the DHS Wrestling Room with you.
Character Word of the Month: Responsibility
FES students will learn about being responsible during October through our morning news and during morning meeting activities with their class. They also have the opportunity to complete an entry form for our character word contest, where a student from each grade is chosen at the end of the month.
BE PRESENT THIS SCHOOL YEAR!
This year, FES is proud to participate in the statewide "Be Present" campaign, sponsored by the SC Education Oversight Committee.
Every nine weeks, we will celebrate our Falcons who have been present every single day with a special grade-level treat in the cafeteria.
Here’s what’s in store for our perfect attendance students:
1st 9 Weeks – Ice Cream
2nd 9 Weeks – Cookie Treats
3rd 9 Weeks – Popcorn Party
4th 9 Weeks – GRAND FINALE! Students who have been present all year long will enjoy a special Pizza Party!
Let’s encourage our Falcons to show up, be ready, and SOAR to success every day!
FES Spirit Wear For Sale
FES's PTO is selling spirit wear for the 26-27 school year! Check out the link below to order yours today!
FES Ice Cream and Snack Sales
FES Ice Cream and Snack Sales will begin in the cafeteria on Friday, September 11th, and will continue to be sold ON FRIDAYS. All snack items are $1.00 each.
FREE Breakfast and Lunch for ALL STUDENTS!
Breakfast and lunch will be FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS during the 2026-2027 2026 school year!
Thanks to the USDA Community Eligibility Provision Program, every child will be able to enjoy breakfast and lunch at school without cost! As a reminder, District Six student meal options always include our organically grown fruits and vegetables!
Join FES's PTO
Morning Car Rider Kindness
To assist with a quick flow of our car rider line, please follow the procedures below:
- Make sure your child is ready to get out of the car when you pull up to the curb.
- Cars are to unload between the two designated cones – one at the covered dining area and the other past the back of the covered awning.
- ]We understand this seems like a far walk for students, but we promise that students walk this distance multiple times a day due to the size of our building.
- Pull all the way up behind the car in front of you so we can fit in as many cars as possible from the back of the school building.
- All parents and guardians are to stay in their cars while in the car rider line, as there are faculty and staff members on duty to assist your child with getting out of the car and onto the sidewalk.
- If your child is struggling with getting out of the car, please park in one of the parking spots labeled closest to the playground, and a faculty or staff member on duty will come and assist.
- When stopped at the sidewalk area, please have your child exit the car, step onto the sidewalk, and begin walking toward the center of the sidewalk before driving away.
- Morning Car Rider Drop Off: 7:00AM-7:45AM with students being counted as tardy if they are not in their classrooms by 7:45AM.
Please note that one parent getting out of the car or one car not pulling all the way up causes our car line to back up by a minute each time. These minutes add up and can cause the car line to back up onto Mt. Zion Road.
Afternoon Car Rider Lines are Idle-Free
With the safety of students always our top priority, we ask that all FES families picking up their children in the car rider line turn off their engines when students are 20 feet from their vehicle. This ensures no car rolls and ensures students are not inhaling exhaust when walking between our two car rider lines. Once the students have walked 20feet past your vehicle, you may turn your engine back on. Please help ensure the safety of our students during afternoon car rider dismissal by following this procedure.
Fairforest Elementary School
Email: kkish@spart6.org
Website: https://fes.spart6.org/
Location: 1005 Mount Zion Road, Spartanburg, SC, USA
Phone: 864-439-5000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fairforest-Elementary-School-635146279849120