Would You Like Fries with That?

Falcon Flyer – May 2012

BOGO Book Fair

Wednesday, May 16th and Thursday, May 17th marks the next Scholastic Book Fair at Fairview.  This is a Buy One Get One Free book fair.  Read the follwing flyer to find more information about this event:  BOGOBookFair

Lions and Tigers and Bears…Oh My!

OK…it wasn’t really lions and tigers and bears that invaded Fairview School but rather some fascinating community members.  On Wednesday, May 2nd, Fairview hosted their first Job Fair where a variety of community members came to share with the students about their careers.  Students got an opportunity to meet with a nurse, lawyer, occupational therapist, chiropractor, mechanical engineer or several other professionals.  The professionals shared the positives and negatives of their jobs, salary ranges, education requirements and general information about their careers.  The students were great audiences and ask some very insightful questions.

Thank you to our professionals who made the event a great success.  A special shout out to Mr. Mike Scheid, our Social Worker, for organizing this incredibly beneficial and educational event!

Fairview Gives Back!

What a giving community Fairview is!  Fairview School organized a food drive, providing canned goods and other non-perishables for Schaumburg District 54′s very own own food pantry.  The food pantry is housed at Mead Junior High and provides many families with food items at times of need.

 When the food drive was complete, Fairview families donated 72 boxes of food to help those in need.  The Student Leadership Team boxed all the food items up and it was delivered to the food pantry.

How Seussical!

“From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere!”

Last week the 2nd graders at Fairview put on a musical that was just Seussical!  Decked out in their Cat in the Hat top hats, white gloves and red ties, the students sangs songs based on many of Theodor Seuss Geisel books.  Who is Theodor Seuss Geisel?  He is the famous author better known as Dr. Seuss.   Way to go, 2nd graders!

Falcon Flash – April 20, 2012

Dear Fairview Community,

Looking outside today it looks like Autumn rather than Spring!  The dreary day doesn’t put a damper on the day at Fairview as students walked in with smiles and were ready for the day of learning.  Next week is a rather busy week and I wanted to take a moment to remind our community about some of the events that will be taking place. 

• MAP Testing – We will begin our Spring MAP testing next week.  It will be great to look at our student data and see the growth that they have made throughout the year.
• FAST FAIR (Science Fair)-  Students will have their opportunity to showcase their projects at our FAST Fair next week, on Tuesday the 24th.  Tuesday night will be our family and awards ceremony
• Open House/Celebrate Reading and Writing – Our annual Open House partnered with our Celebrate Reading and Writing will take place on Wednesday, April 25^th.  Please join us before the Open House for our P.T.A. general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym. 

Looking ahead to next month, our P.E. teacher is planning for Field Day.  Information about volunteering was sent out in our last Falcon Flyer.  Mr. Hawkins will soon be sending home more information about volunteering for this event.  The students have a wonderful time at our field day and this year it will take place on May 24^th.  Please feel free to contact Mr. Hawkins at JimHawkins@sd54.org if you are interested in volunteering. 

Our parent committee overseeing Rite of Passage for our sixth grade students is busy at work.  A form was recently sent home for students to purchase the class t-shirt that all students will be wearing at this year’s Rite of Passage.  Please return the forms, with your t-shirt money, to the school as soon as possible so they may place the order.

There is a link below.  The link is from our P.T.A.’s Reading Recognition Committee.  The form needs to be turned into the school no later than May 1^st.   The Boomers have some great incentives for your child and all they have to do is read!

Have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing many of you next week at our Science Fair, and Open House.

Mrs. Rivera

Principal

Click the link to access information about the Boomer’s Reading Recognition Program: Boomers_Program

Falcon Flyer – April 2012

Dear Fairview Community,

Click the link below for the April edition of the Falcon Flyer.  There is a lot happening at Fairview of the next several weeks, so please take a moment to read through the newsletter.  I would like to highlight just a few things that happened this past week or will be happening shortly.   First, I am excited to inform our community that we filled a total of 73 boxes for the district food pantry housed at Mead Junior High.  It is wonderful to see the generosity of our community.   Finally, this weekend the Schaumburg Park District with our school district is hosting A Garden of Diversity.  Clcik the link below to access more information about the event.

Mrs. Rivera

Principal

Click the link to access the latest edition of the Falcon Flyer: FalconFlyerApril2012

Click the following link to access the Multicultural Flyer: MultiCulturalFlyer

Sweet Home Chicago!

3rd grade students have been researching a building in Chicago for class and then constructing a replica of that building in art class.  Students have been doing a wonderful job! Using recyclable boxes and paper mache, these architects are on the final stages of completing their projects. Come see Chicago all set up during Open House in the 3rd grade classrooms! See you there!

Falcon Flash – March 23, 2012

Dear Fairview Community,

It’s the last day before we head off to Spring Break!  This week has been a full week at Fairview.  The students enjoyed a P.B.I.S. assembly, where they were told the school met their monthly goal.  Due to their wonderful behavior students enjoyed an assembly on Wednesday, by Matt Wilhelm.  I am sure many of your children came home excited about the program.   There are some pictures on our school website for your viewing.

As you can imagine, your children are very excited as they look forward to their week ahead.  Many of the journal prompts today have been around what students will be doing during their break.  The teachers are ensuring that students are working up until 3:00 p.m. and finding a variety of methods to engage them in the process.   I am sure that many of you have some plans for the upcoming week.  I hope that you are able to take some time to make some fun memories with your children.

When our students return in April, they will face a calendar filled with activities.  On April 12^th, our P.T.A., will host Donuts with Dads.  Your children will be bringing home information in their backpacks.  On April 17^th our second grade students will have their evening music performance, but will also showcase their talents for the rest of the school during the day.  Many students have been busy getting prepared for the science fair that will take place on the 24^th of April at 7:00 p.m.  The following day the energy continues with Fairview’s Open House and Celebrate Reading and Writing event.  I am sure you are excited to stop by the classrooms and see the amazing things they have been learning, and to read books by our wonderful authors.  There are also different grade levels that will have field trips or other activities happening within their classrooms.  Please keep an eye out for letters that may be coming home.  I am including information on a summer camp that will be taking place within the district, and registration begins in April.

Click the following link for more information: TechCampSchoolFlyer

I hope all of you have a safe and wonderful week.    We will be ready to spring into learning on April 2^nd.   As a reminder, please remember that we do not have school on April 6^th. 

Faith Rivera

Principal