The University of Iowa is hosting a Wildlife Camp at Lake Darling July 25th-29th for students entering 3rd-7th grade this fall. See flyer for more details. There is a cost of $100.
REOPENED!!
The Nohema Memorial Walk webstore is now open:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/fairfield.../shop/home...
Store Close: 4/17/22
We're thrilled to announce the new app for FCSD! It's everything FCSD, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3yHHwKK
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3eJn2Ir
Make plans and mark your calendars!!! The Broadway Players of FHS will be presenting their spring musical, "Once Upon a Mattress", the weekend of April 22nd - 24th. See the attached poster for more information and watch for more information on the website. We hope to see you there!!!
Does your student have a really awesome teacher? Do you work at school with a really great colleague? Take a second to fill out a "Teacher of the Year" nomination form located on the school website. For more information, please go to the following link: https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/624c52b6d7001
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).
Due to weather conditions, Fairfield Community Schools will have a two hour late start on Monday, March 7th.
This week's shout out is Sara LeBlanc at Pence. Click the following link to read all about her.
https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/62214478185be
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.
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
This week shout out is Alexys Forman
https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/6203e46174384
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.
Check out this Staff Shout Out for Hannah Baker!!
https://www.fairfieldsfuture.org/vnews/display.v/ART/61e98bb0bf14b
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
Community Support Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12th @6:30 PM
