Fairfield Elementary School

The Loyalist Children's Thift Sale is a Fairfield School Council Event that raises a lot of money for our school! Stop by for discounted clothing, shoes, baby items and toys!

Fairfield Elementary students and staff will be participating in this year's Terry Fox run on Friday, September 27th. Our school fundraising goal is $1500. Help us to meet this goal by donating to the Terry Fox Foundation using the school link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/77315

It's that time of year! School Council elections for executive positions are coming up very soon! The first School Council Meeting of the 2024-2025 school year is on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00pm. All parents/guardians are welcome!

Remember, we have babysitting for school aged childen!

Nominations are anonymous and you can nominate yourself or someone else for a position. If you are nominating someone, please ensure they are up for the position and have agreed to your nomination. The person you nominate must be available to be present at the meeting. Your nomination does not count as a vote; you must be present to vote.

Positions for election are:

Chair

Represents, works with and provides support to all school community and council committee chairs. This person works closely with the school principal, school staff and parents to enrich the education of all students. Additionally, they preside over and conduct monthly council meetings, set agendas and schedule meetings (in consultation with the Principal). The chair promotes discussion amongst council members and the community, receives and reports on correspondence sent and received by council. Acts as coordinator between the school board and council. Receives documentation from board and keeps council advised of board decisions, activities etc. Supports programs, initiatives and activities led by other council members and contributes to the monthly council newsletter.

Vice Chair

Presides at meetings in the absence of the chair or upon the incumbent’s inability to serve. Responsible for overseeing all sponsored events and programs.

Treasurer

Works with the council and coordinators in developing an operating budget, keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures and serves as the liaison with the LDSB. Additional responsibilities include depositing/disbursing funds on behalf of the council, the preparation of monthly financial statements, and the preparation & filing of all necessary financial reports, where applicable.

Secretary

Attends scheduled council meetings, records, maintains and distributes minutes of meetings, keeps non-financial records of council.

Indigenous Representative

This is a newer position with the School Council and will evolve and grow organically.

Fundraising Coordinator

Plans, manages fundraising activities of council. Works closely with treasurer and often works with a subcommittee.

Event Coordinator

Plans and organizes events for the school community. Often works with a subcommittee.

Other Possible Members

This could include Divisional Representatives, Inclusive Education Coordinator, Teacher Appreciation Coordinator, etc.

More information about School Councils, including a toolkit of information, can be found on the Limestone District School Board website at: https://www.limestone.on.ca/school-council

Nomination Forms will be available at the meeting.

September

Wednesday, September 18 - Senior Soccer Tournament

Thursday, September 19 - Practice Fire Drill

Friday, September 20 - Practice Fill Drill

Tuesday, September 24 - Surprise Fire Drill

Tuesday, September 24 - 27 - Scholastic Book Fair

Tuesday, September 24 - Mr. Stover's Class Library Trip

Thursday, September 26 - Open House & Book Fair 4:00-5:30

Friday, September 27 - Terry Fox Run/Walk 1:40

Friday, September 27 - School Lock Down Drill

Monday, September 30 - Orange Shirt Day

October

Tuesday, October 1 - School Photo Day

Wednesday, October 2 - Sydenham High School Cross Country Race

Thursday, October 3/4 - Rosh Hashanah

Monday, October 7 - Gould Lake Trip - Beckstead/Argyle

Tuesday, October 8 - Fort Henry Cross Country Race

Tuesday, October 8 - Bus Presentations Kindergarten/Primary 1:45, Junior/Int. 2:30

Friday, October 11 - PA Day

Saturday, October 12 - Yom Kippur

Monday, October 14 - Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, October 31 - Orange and Black Spirit Day

November

Wednesday, November 6 - School Frontenacs Hockey Game

Monday, November 11 - Remembrance Day

Friday, November 15 - Progress Report Cards Home

Wednesday, November 20 - Picture Retakes

,November 22 - PA Day

December

Winter Break - Monday, December 23 - January 3

January

Monday, January 6 - First Day back 2025

Friday, January 31 - PA Day

February

Friday, February 14 - Term 1 Report Cards Due

Monday, February 17 - Family Day Holiday

March

Monday, March 10 - 14 - March Break Holiday

April

Friday, April 18 - Good Friday Holiday

Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday Holiday

May

Monday, May 19 - Victoria Day Holiday

Friday, May 30 - PA Day

June

Friday, June 6 - Report Cards Home

Thursday, June 26 - Last Day of School

Friday, June 27 - PA Day

Principal: Martha Duncan duncanm@limestone.on.ca

Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher: Nicole Onyskiw onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca

Address: Kildare Ave, Amherstview, ON K7N 1J1

Telephone number: (613) 389-2636