April 7-11, 2025

Welcome Back Fairfax Families,

We hope you had a relaxing and fun-filled spring break! As we return to school, we want to highlight a few important updates and reminders for the week ahead.

🏫 Attendance Matters

We have approximately 40 school days left in the year, and every minute counts! Did you know that attendance directly impacts our school’s state report card? Even arriving just 5 minutes late each day adds up to lost instructional time and counts against us. Good news! Compared to this time last year, our attendance has improved—even with the illnesses we've experienced this year. Thank you, families, for all your efforts! Please continue helping us by:

• Getting your child to school on time

• Keeping them in school all day (when possible)

Your partnership is crucial in helping us finish the year strong.

📝 Ohio State Testing (Grades 3–5) Begins Next Week

Students in grades 3–5 will begin state testing next week. Here’s how you can help:

• Make sure your child gets a good night's rest

• Ensure they eat a healthy breakfast

• Have them arrive at school on time

📅 Testing Schedule:

• Tuesday, April 15: ELA Part I (Grades 3–5)

• Thursday, April 17: ELA Part II (Grades 3–5)

• Tuesday, April 22: Math Part I (Grades 4–5)

• Thursday, April 24: Math Part II (Grades 4–5)

• Tuesday, April 29: Math Part I (Grade 3) & Science Part I (Grade 5)

• Thursday, May 1: Math Part II (Grade 3) & Science Part II (Grade 5)

For our K–2 students, we need their help supporting the OST! They will be our “Super Silent Superheroes” during testing times. If they stay quiet and focused while others test, they will earn a special superhero sticker each day of state testing. Let’s show our school-wide support!

🧪 The Magic of Science is Coming to Fairfax!

We’re excited to welcome The Magic of Science assembly to Fairfax! Students will experience an engaging, high-energy show that combines science experiments with a touch of magic to spark curiosity and wonder. It’s a fun and educational event your child won’t want to miss!

Thursday, April 10th
2:00 PM – Student and parent presentation
5:30 PM – Family presentation, followed by a pizza dinner and fun math game prizes to take home!

Parents are invited to attend either presentation.

☕ Coffee with the Superintendent – April 14

We are excited to host Coffee with Superintendent Kirby here at Fairfax!
📍 Location: Fairfax Media Center
📅 Date: Monday, April 14
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM

Come enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with our Superintendent in an informal setting. We hope to see you there!

MetroHealth Services

MetroHealth will be available to see Fairfax students on Thursday, April 10, at the Heights Wellness Center. Students enrolled in the program and with confirmed appointments will be transported by the district.

📌 To schedule an appointment, call 216-957-1303.

MetroHealth provides services including:
✔ Physicals (annual/sports/work permit)
✔ Injury/illness care
✔ Mental/behavioral health support
✔ Immunizations & routine lab tests
✔ Chronic condition management (asthma, allergies, diabetes, etc.)
✔ Telehealth options

For more information or to enroll, visit metrohealth.org/school-health.

📚 Lee Road Library Reminder

As we return from break, please remind your children to be respectful and follow school expectations when visiting the Lee Road Library after school.

📸 Yearbook Orders Due Soon

Don’t forget to order your 2024-2025 Fairfax Yearbook!

• Deadline: April 7th

• Order at: ybpay.com

• Yearbook ID Code: 15217325

💻 Free Laptop Opportunity from the PTA

Apply for a free laptop through our local PTA!
Devices are limited and will be distributed based on eligibility and availability.
Apply here: human-i-t.org/ready-tech-go

🏃‍♂️ Tiger 5K & Fun Run – Saturday, May 17
Join us for a fun, family-friendly event benefiting ALL CHUH elementary schools!

• 5K Registration: $30/adults, $20/kids (14 & under)
• Kids’ Fun Run: FREE!
• Same-day registration: Available at Heights High School (8:00–8:30 AM) for an additional fee.

🔬 Camp Invention – Summer STEM Camp

Open to students currently in grades K–5

• Location: Cleveland Heights High School

• Dates: July 21–25, 2025

• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Cost: $275 (First 30 students registered receive a $150 scholarship)

• Register here: tinyurl.com/CHUHCampInvention25

Let’s make the most of our final stretch of the school year, together. We’re so proud of our students and thankful for our Fairfax families!

With gratitude,

Dr. Walker
Principal, Fairfax Elementary School

Thursday, Apr. 10: Magic of Science in the FFX gym 2 PM and 5:30 PM

Saturday, Apr. 12: Passover Begins

Friday, Apr. 18: Good Friday - All Schools Closed

Sunday, Apr. 20: Easter

Monday, Apr. 21: No School For Students

Tuesday, Apr. 22: Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Tuesday, Apr. 22: Earth Day

Wednesday, Apr. 23: Administrative Professionals' Day

The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available at the following link: Communication Plan. 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.

Fairfax Elementary School

Main Office: 216-371-7480

Attendance Line: 216-320-4802