Fairfield Panther Paw
March 6 2026
From Mrs Tennenbaum
As we head into the spring stretch of the school year, we want to share how proud we are of the growth our students have shown. We have a lot going on the next few months and we need your help to ensure every student is ready to participate and succeed! I believe in the "Work Hard, Play Hard" philosophy. To keep our momentum going, we are focusing on three key ideas:
1. Staying Engaged
Learning is an active sport! We’re encouraging students to arrive on time, participate in class discussions, and stay curious. When students are mentally "checked in," they get the most out of every lesson.
2. Putting in the Effort
Growth isn't always about getting the right answer immediately—it’s about the hard work it takes to get there. We are looking for students to give their "best yes" to every assignment and show resilience when things get a little tricky.
3. Being a ROAR Model
Our school spirit thrives when students lead by example. We are keeping a close eye out for ROAR behavior:
Respectful actions
Ownership of choices
Attitude is positive
Remarkable
How you can help at home: Ask your child, "How did you show ROAR behavior today?" or "What is one thing you worked hard on in class?" A little encouragement from home makes a world of difference in the classroom.
We don't do Average, we do Awesome!
We are all in this together!
Assistant Principal: Kyle Babbitt
Secretary: Daniella Schmidt
Attendance Secretary: Jennifer Todd
School Counselor: Nikki Arnold
School Nurse: Tami Tackett
School Nursing Assistant: Nick Root
Email: stacy_tennenbaum@plsd.us
Website: www.pickerington.k12.oh.us
Location: 13000 Coventry Avenue, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-834-7600
Dates to Remember
March12: 3rd Grade Field Trip
March 9-20: APEX fundraiser
March 13: No School - teacher record day
March 16-20: Spring Book Fair
March 17: Literacy Night 6:00-7:30
March 20: 3rd Grade Performance
March 27: SEL day, ROAR assembly 10:00
March 30- April 3: Spring Break ( Main office closed)
April 7 and 8: Mobile Dentist
April 14, 15: 3rd Grade OST test- ELA
April 16,17: 4th Grade OST test - ELA
April 24: ROAR assembly 2:30
April 27, 28: 4th Grade OST test- Math
April 29.30: 3rd Grade OST test- Math
May 6: Super Games Field Day
May 11: Harmon Presentation - 4th Grade
May 20: ROAR assembly 10:00 (KAM, 3,4), 2:30 (KPM,1,2)
May 22: Last Day of School
Want to recognize an awesome staff member??
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a recognition - it really means a lot to the staff. I would love to recognize our staff members at a staff meeting. If someone at Fairfield has gone above and beyond for you or your student, please take a moment to complete the form linked below so we can recognize them at a staff meeting.
PTO updates
Hi Fairfield Families!
We are gearing up for a very exciting March at Fairfield Elementary! Please see below for details regarding our upcoming events:
APEX: March 9–20
Your student should be bringing home more information soon. Please look out for these details in their folders.
Fun Run: Thursday, March 19
We need volunteers to help students keep track of their laps during the Fun Run.
If you are available to assist, please sign up here:APEX Run Volunteer Sign Up
Spring Book Fair: March 16–20
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Book Fair! This is one of the students' favorite events and we can't do it without YOU! Please consider signing up to help the students shop or even set up or tear down.
Sign up here: Spring Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up
Literacy Night: Tuesday, March 17th 6-7:30 pm
Come celebrate and foster a love of reading by touring the school and completing fun activities. We will also have the Book Fair open!
Thank you in advance for your help in making these events a success!
Fairfield PTO
New Spirit Wear Website is Live!
We’re excited to share our new Fairfield Elementary Spirit Wear shop! Check it out here:
https://www.chic-loco.com/collections/fairfield-elementary-spirit-wear-collection-pickerington-ohio
APEX is back!!
Get ready to Level Up!! Our @ApexLeadershipCompany Fundraiser kicks off on March 9, and this year's theme is "Apex Level Up"! Not only are we raising funds for our school, but our students will be learning leadership habits that help them grow, lead, and rise through challenges. Stay tuned for updates on how you can support our cause and empower the next generation of leaders! #ApexLevelUp #LeadershipDevelopment #SupportOurSchool