Elementary News

I have now relocated my office to Davis Elementary and will be available there when I return to work in early August (236-2790).  Jean Halverson, the Davis administrative assistant, will also be able to reach me during July.

Matt Marietta, the new assistant principal at Fairview, will be in the office at Fairview just before school begins in the fall and Sarah Seney, assistant principal at Bailey Park, will also be back in her office just before school begins.

Registration materials and class assignments will be sent out in mid July.  Be sure to complete the forms and return those forms at the August 3 registration day, held at the Grinnell High School, or to your child's building.  We look forward to seeing you and your child in the fall. 

Kindergarten Students Study Endangered Animals

Fairview Kindergarten students have been studying endangered animals and creating pictures of the animals.  Stop in at Fairview to view all the pictures. 

Go the Distance Day

Fairview students participated in Go the Distance Day on Friday, May 7.  Students were active in a variety of activities, including aerobics, obstacle course, Hokey Pokey, and hula hoops. It was fun to all students active!

Second grade students to Davis

Bailey Park and Fairview second graders traveled to Davis Elementary to learn about third grade, meet the teachers, and tour the building.  

Fairview Second graders Environmental Unit

Fairview second grade students have been learning about the resources during their environmental education unit.  They have created projects from recycled materials, designed paper sacks with environmental messages, and made glyphs in math class.  Check out the pictures or come to Fairview to see the projects, sacks, or glyphs in person.

April Newsletter for Fairview

Fairview News

April, 2010

Nancy Beck, Principal

Only two months of school left!  It’s hard to believe.  I know soccer or baseball or other special activities will begin soon, but it’s important to keep the students reading and learning for the rest of the year!  Try to maintain a consistent bedtime and students will be ready to learn here at school.  We still have lots to learn!

Fairview Fun Night

April 16 is Fairview Fun Night.  Plan to come and enjoy the games, food, and prizes.  It’s always a wonderful time for children and their families.   The PTO is working hard to raise funds for their many projects that support students and teachers at Fairview.  Support the PTO and have fun! 

  No teacher requests please

Please note that we are again asking that you not request teachers for next year, but trust us to make good choices for your child.  If you have specific concerns or feel your child has specific needs that I need to consider, please set up a meeting with me to discuss those needs.  I do my very best to accommodate the needs of all the students. 

Upcoming  Events:

Wednesday, April 14 School Board meeting, 5:30 pm

Tuesday, April 20 Vocal concert, GHS, 7 pm

May 3 - 7 MAP testing, second graders

Kindergarten swimming

Wednesday, May 5 Noon dismissal, professional development for teachers

Thursday, May 27 Movie, Grinnell College

Friday,May 28 Des Moines Zoo, kindergarten

Friday, May 28 2nd grade picnic with Bailey Park 2nd grade, Ahren’s Park

Tuesday, June 1 Last day of school, noon dismissal

Elementary Vocal Concerts

Davis vocal concert -- April 13, 7 pm, GHS

Fairview vocal concert -- April 20, 7 pm, GHS

Bailey Park vocal concert -- Aprl 22, 7 pm, GHS

The students are working hard preparing for the concerts.  Plan to attend and see the students perform!