Attention K-1 Parents: Teacher Request Forms are available for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the main page or Washington section of the website for access to the form and for more information.
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Attention K-1 Parents: Teacher Request Forms are available for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the main page or Washington section of the website for access to the form and for more information.
https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/6245c732d8bfc
Walk for Nohema T-Shirt Reminder
Just a reminder that shirt sales end 1 week from today. If you are wanting a Walk for Nohema shirt, please remember to place your order at the following address.
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/fairfield_memorial_walk/shop/home
They will be handed out the day of the event(April 23rd).
Don't forget Kindergarten Round-up will take place Monday, 3/28, at Washington Elementary. Parking is available on the east side of the school or a gravel lot just south of the school (off E Street).
Meet this week's Staff Shout Out.
Washington's very own Kylee Marlay!
https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/623a65916da1e
Due to weather conditions, Fairfield Community Schools will have a two hour late start on Monday, March 7th.
Just a reminder that we will have extended hours today (3/02) until 7 p.m. and tomorrow (3/03) until 6 p.m. at the ACT Office, 403 S 20th Street, so parents can complete Kindergarten registration, or at least pick up registration packets to get the process started. For more information on Kindergarten registration and Roundup, please use this link: https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/620fef1d113f6
Dear Parents,
At 2:13pm a fire alarm was accidentally triggered at Pence Elementary. All students and staff were immediately evacuated from the school. Due to the cold weather, all students and staff walked over to Fairfield Middle School with the assistance of the Fairfield Police Department. With the help of our Fairfield Fire Department and Fairfield Police Department, they determined that the building was safe for everyone to return. All students & staff were escorted safely back to Pence Elementary with the support of our Fairfield Police Department.
As always, our first concern is the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Thank you,
Angela Jones
Due to weather conditions, Fairfield Community Schools will have two hour late start on Friday, February 25th. There will be no early out as previously scheduled.
For information on 2022-23 Kindergarten Registration and Roundup (March 2022), please click the following link: https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/620fef1d113f6
Click the following link for information on Kindergarten Round-Up.
https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/49f8b74d07b79/KG%20Roundup%20Announcement-Thrillshare.pdf
Every February the American School Bus Council invites students, schools, and educators to highlight the important role of the yellow school bus in their communities and to show appreciation for the school bus drivers who safely transport more than 25 million children to and from school every day (lovethebus.org). These are pictures of artwork created by Washington & Pence students to show their love to Fairfield school bus drivers.
FCSD is looking for substitute school bus drivers. Click the following link for more information. https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/620559d563f77
SIAC Highlight
The School Improvement Advisory Committee met on 2.3.2022. Committee highlights from the meeting
College options for Students
One-Third of the classes offered at FHS are opportunities for college credit.
Fairfield High School students have the opportunity to receive both high school and college credits in 68 classes. They are able to choose from 201 high school courses one-third of which are college level. Some of the college credit courses include Construction Technology, Welding, Basic Anatomy and Physiology, Business Law, Children’s Literature, Advanced Horticulture, and Advanced Animal Science. Students can also take health exploration and nursing essentials. This school year, students have taken 735 college credit classes. Watch for future highlights from the SIAC Committee.
For information on Iowa WIC and the nutritional assistance they can provide, click the following links for a flyer with lots of great information.
In English: https://5il.co/15cz7
En Español: https://5il.co/15cz8
Early Out days for students and teacher work time in classrooms
The following Fridays were approved for 1:30 student early dismissal.
February 4
February 25
March 18
April 8
April 29
May 13
Teachers will use these scheduled hours as work time in their classrooms.
Mask Update Information with the recent Arc of Iowa 8th Circuit Ruling- Ahler’s Law Firm
The Fairfield CSD is dedicated to continuing its educational programs in a safe and supportive environment. The recent Arc of Iowa 8th Circuit ruling regarding mask mandates has created more uncertainty for our community amidst a record wave of illness and infection spurred by the omicron variant of the coronavirus. As of January 25, 2022, our District had 176 of staff and student absences due to illness. This is concerningly high – even for the time of year. As these numbers continue to climb, it threatens our ability to remain open and deliver the quality educational programs that are essential to our students and our community.
We continue to strongly recommend and encourage ALL students and employees to wear masks based largely on the CDC’s strong recommendation that face masks be worn in schools, regardless of a person's vaccination status, as well as the guidance provided to our District by state and local public health experts. Furthermore, our obligation to persons in our community and school buildings with certain disabilities and conditions requires us to take the pragmatic approach at this time of record illness and community spread.
We will continue to monitor our COVID-19 data and coordinate with public health experts. As a District we will make adjustments to our health and safety protocols as the circumstances change. We appreciate your continued support and collaboration in keeping our school community safe.
Bottom line: The district strongly recommends the continuation of masks for the safety of all.
Due to anticipated temperatures, Fairfield Schools will be on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, January 20th.
The Fairfield Community School District Food Pantry will not be open on Friday January 14th. If you are in need of a food box please contact Matt Smith at 641-472-2655 or matt.smith@fairfieldsfuture.org.
The Pantry will be open Friday January 21st from 4pm to 5:30pm.
Thank you