The Fairview Connection FAIRVIEW SCHOOL December 11, 2015 300 N. Fairview Avenue Office: 847-394-7320 Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Fax: 847-394-7328 Dan Ophus, Principal Attendance: 847-394-7320

Website: www.d57.org/fairview

Dear Fairview Families, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who showed their support for our mu-sic program at Fairview by attending the Winter concerts over the past two evenings. It was exciting to see our gym filled with smiles, cameras and the beautiful sound of chil-dren singing. It means so much to our students to have the opportunity to show off their talents, and your ongoing support is encouraging to the staff as we continue to partner with you in your child’s education. I’d also like to take a moment to thank Mrs. Loeffler again for her efforts in putting these concerts together and for fostering a love of music among Fairview students. During our last staff meeting this week, teachers spent time thinking about and engag-ing in professional dialogue regarding the Framework for Teaching. The Framework for Teaching is a research-based, comprehensive description of the components of high quality teaching. We use this plan for teacher evaluation; however, more importantly, it is used as a tool to reflect upon our work as educators to ensure we are doing what is best for our students. If you would like more information about the Framework for Teaching, click on this link where you will find a general overview of the different do-mains that are included in the document. Over the past couple months some of our fifth grade students have enjoyed using newly implemented maker spaces in our LRC. A maker space is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play, and open-ended exploration for all. It fosters creativity, design, and problem solving and is often done collaboratively. Schools across the coun-try are creating maker spaces for students to explore and learn in an out-of-the-box

way. We are doing this on a rotating schedule, so not all 5th grade classes have experi-enced it yet, but they will at some point this year if they haven’t had their turn. If it continues to be a beneficial experience for our students, we would look to expand upon it in the future. Be sure to ask your fifth grade student about it to learn more! As this is the final school-based newsletter prior to winter break, I would like to wish all of you a safe and very happy holiday as we close out 2015. Winter break will begin on Monday, December 21st and extend through Friday, January 1st. School will resume once again on Monday, January 4, 2016. Have a wonderful weekend! Sincerely, Dan Ophus Fairview Principal

We Wish You A

Wonderful

Holiday Season

WINTER BREAK—NO SCHOOL DECEMBER 21, 2015—JANUARY 1, 2016

CLASSES RESUME

MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016

Dear Fairview Families,

Since this will be the last

“Connection” of 2015, we would

like to take this opportunity to

wish all of you the very best during

this holiday season and through-

out the New Year.

We are grateful to each of

you for your support of Fairview

School. Working with parents like

you is truly a wonderful experi-

ence. We thank you for your

countless hours of volunteering on

behalf of our students and staff.

We wish you a restful, fun

winter break!

The Fairview Staff

Heartfelt thanks to Fairview families and staff members who gener-ously donated to our Giving Tree. The response was overwhelming and all tags were pulled. What an amazing sight it was to see the staff lounge full of so many beautifully decorated presents! Presents will be delivered next week so please remember to bring in your wrapped gift (with the tag attached on the outside) to school no later than December 15. On the families behalves, I thank you for your kindness and generosity as you have truly made their holidays extra special.

Happy Holidays! Jamie OBrill, Social Worker

Come prepared for outdoor recess during the winter months. The students go out if the temperature (real feel with wind chill) is 16 degrees or above.

Page Two Winter 2015

DECEMBER/JANUARY EVENTS TO VIEW Monday, December 21, 2015— Friday, January 1, 2016 SCHOOL CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK Monday, January 4, 2016 HAPPY NEW YEAR——CLASSES RESUME Tuesday, January 5 MPFD visits 4th grade classrooms Friday, January 8 MPFD visits 4th grade classrooms Monday, January 11 Fairview PTO meeting, 6:00 p.m., Staff Lounge Wednesday, January 13 Fairview Follies auditions, 3:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Friday, January 15 PTO Special Lunch—Mr. Beef and Pizza

Be in the know...District shares information from local organizations District 57 families are fortunate to live in a community that offers so many opportunities for children! Please see the flyer in this week's packet that provides links to information about upcoming registration deadlines and events. The District ad-ministration office is pleased to share this information from local organizations.

PIZZA HUT BOOK IT! READING PROGRAM

Look for the December Book It! reading log in today's newsletter. Print copies are also

available in the LRC. Readers will have their name listed on their grade level poster in the LRC and receive a free personal pizza coupon when they read 360 minutes. Go, readers!

FAIRVIEW FOLLIES TALENT SHOW IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

All students will be coming home with an important information packet next week. The packet includes the audition form as

well as the permission form. Please make sure to pay close attention to the dates when those forms must be returned...no late forms will be accepted.

Chapped lip season: your child may bring a chap stick to school and keep it in his/her desk. REMIND YOUR CHILD THAT THEY ARE

NOT TO SHARE THEIR CHAPSTICK WITH ANYONE.

*Your child may bring a baggie of cough drops to the Health Office

with his/her name on them to use as needed.

*When calling in your child’s absence on our attendance line (847-394-7320) please identify the nature of your child’s illness, whether

it is a fever, earache, sore throat, stomachache, vomiting or an inju-

ry. This knowledge enables us to monitor illness patterns in our school.

*If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease such as

streptococcus, pink eye, fifth disease, chicken pox, mononucleosis,

hand-foot-mouth disease, or whooping cough, please notify the school office.

Please remember, if your child has had a fever or been vomiting

they need to remain home until they are fever free and/or not vom-ited for 24 hours.

If your child requires medication to be given when he/she returns to school, you must provide the following:

1. An order from the doctor,

2. Parent’s signature on medication form (obtain from

the school nurse), and 3. Medication in original container.

Notes from the Nurse

Any questions, please call Kim Galloway in the Health office 847-394-7320, ext. 4102

RECESS REMINDER Please help our recess supervisors keep your child safe when they are outside. Parents should not be visiting the field/playground during the day when our students are at recess. Your child’s safety is our primary con-cern ...please help us to maintain their safety.

RETURN TO THE FAIRIEW LRC NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JAN. 8, 2016

December 2015

Our December goal is 360 minutes of reading

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Weekly Totals

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Student Name: ______________________________________________Class: _______

Parent/Adult Signature: ___________________________________________________

LRC STAFF ONLY Poster_______________

Coupon______________

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read this

month:

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FAIRVIEW

Kindergarten Enrollment 2016-2017

District 57 will be utilizing an enrollment and registration process for kindergarten

for the 2016-2017 school year. There will be three components to this process: an online

portion beginning on January 4 th, enrollment at Westbrook School beginning January 25

and an online registration in Spring. In order to enroll in kindergarten, children must be

five years old by September 1, 2016. All District 57 kindergarten students attend

Westbrook School, 103 South Busse Road.

January Enrollment

Online Pre-Enrollment Intake

Beginning on January 4, 2016, our Online Intake will be accessible to parents on

our District and Westbrook websites at http://www.d57.org/EnrollmentIntake.aspx to

submit basic information and download forms of interest. This required, online

component allows for a more efficient experience during our in-person enrollment

portion.

In-Person Enrollment

For the second portion of this process, parents will need to come to Westbrook

School on January 25, 2016 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During this time, parents

will be required to bring in your child’s original birth certificate and proof of residency:

state-issued picture ID, two different current utility bills for two consecutive recent

months and either a copy of a lease, monthly mortgage statement or current tax bill.

Incoming students need not be present.

Spring Registration

Parents who have completed the enrollment process in January and proven

residency will be allowed to take part in the district online registration scheduled for

Spring. This step will give kindergarten parents a chance to review and update information

collected in January, as well as pay necessary fees. Additional information about Spring

Registration will be sent out at a later date.

Dates To Remember:

January 4th: Online Intake open (links off District and Westbrook websites)

January 25th: Westbrook Enrollment for all Kindergarten Parents- 9:00 – 3:30

Mount Prospect School District 57 neither recommends nor endorses these programs. Distribution of information is for the convenience of District 57 students and families and does not imply endorsement by District 57.

The District 57 Administration Office is pleased to present this information about upcoming events and news from local organizations that serve our community’s children.

Free Volleyball Classes for Kids (Pre-K thru 8th Grade)

Drop off the kids and have them learn the game of volleyball from a Certified Top Flight Coach. . .for FREE! For more information, go to http://www.topflightvbc.com/registration/tfu/view.php?id=1

Arlington Stallions Rugby Club Spring Season for Boys Grades 5-12

Sign-Up Day/Saturday, December 12, 9 AM-Noon, Camelot Park, 1005 E. Suffield, Arlington Heights. For more information, go to www.arlingtonstallionsrugby.com

Night of Little Knights – Tuesday, December 15th

Let PHS FCCLA help you with an evening off from your children. Dinner, crafts, sleigh rides and much more 5:00 – 8:00 pm. More info, http://phs.d214.org/ - Night of Little Knights link

FUN BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASS AT THE LATTOF YMCA FOR WINTER 2016 Classes begin January 9th for ages 5-8. A great way to explore new cultural dances through Indian

music and dance techniques. Visit Meher Dance Company at www.meherdance.com or 773-295-4674.

“WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW” Parenting Classes

February 10, 16, 23 & March 1, 9 and 15. 7-9pm at Rolling Meadows High School-Library. $20 per person. To register, email Paula Volpe paula.volpe@d214.org. Questions-Bob Leece at 847-718-4027.

Need time without the kids? Bring them to the Holiday Drop & Shop

Saturday, December 12, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Frisbee Senior Center, 52 Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL. See link for more info. Pre-register here: http://bit.ly/GWDropShop

Winter Break Dance Workshops in December at Lions and RecPlex!

From a “Frozen” camp for PS/KG dancers to Contemporary Ballet & more! See p.26 of the MPPD Winter brochure for details! www.mppd.org or contact Amy at 847-640-1000 for more info.

December 11, 2015