Important Phone

Numbers:

Office: 630-444-8600

Attendance Line:

630-444-8601

Nurse: 630-444-8606

Important Dates to Note

11/17: Music Program for Grades 2 and 3 at 7:00 pm

11/17: PTO Meeting 9:00 am

11/18: PTC Wizard Closes to Parents for Scheduling

Parent-Teacher Conferences

11/20: Home Access Center Opens for Progress Reviews

11/23 –11/24: Parent Teacher Conferences

11/25-11/27: Thanksgiving Break

11/30-12/18 Rollerskating in PE

12/01: Robert Crown Parent Preview @ Williamsburg Elementary 7:00 pm

12/18: Winter Parties

12/21—01/01: Winter Break

01/04: Classes Resume

Check-out PTO Happenings for more Important Dates to Remember.

This will include PTO dates and deadlines!!!

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Fabyan Facts Next Issue: 11/23/2015

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Monday, November 23rd 8:00 am—8:00 pm

Tuesday, November 24th 8:00 am—1:00 pm

Access to the PTC Wizard is thru Home Access Center (HAC). Please note you must log into HAC

with your parent ID and password, not your students ID and password.

The Home Access Center link can be found on the home page of geneva304 website

(www.geneva304.org) or on the Fabyan Elementary homepage.

Parents will need to schedule their conferences using PTC Wizard before Wednesday,

November 18th.

If you need password assistance, please contact the HAC hotline at 630-463-3097

or send an email to homeaccess@geneva304.org. Please remember to include your

student’s name and/or ID number when leaving a message.

Check out the Geneva 304 Online Backpack for community activities.

Click here to view the Online Backpack.

The backpack can also be reached by going to www.geneva304.org and clicking on “Online

Backpack” after “Parents.”

Happy Friday!! I would like to start my principal letter with a big thank you to all of our Fabyan

staff and parents that have been so dedicated with our school activities. The collaboration between school

and home is vital in building a strong foundation. Through classroom helpers, PTO functions, field trip

chaperones, and school based activities—parents are always welcomed at Fabyan.

Another important parent – teacher collaborative function that will be taking place on November 23rd and

24th is our parent-teacher conferences. These dates have been strictly set aside to continue our communication

toward your child’s progress. We are grateful that we are given these two days to provide feedback and

establish a strong parent/teacher relationship. Dorothy Rich, author, states “In this complex world, it takes

more than a good school to educate children. And it takes more than a good home. It takes these two major

educational institutions working together.” Studies have indicated that children whose parents and/or other

significant adults share in their formal education tend to do better in school. Some benefits that have been

identified that measure parental involvement in education include:

Long term academic achievement

Positive attitudes and behavior

More successful programs

Don’t forget that in addition to the classroom teacher, our music, art and PE faculty are also available for

conferences. Please note that if you are unable to attend a conference in person, you will be able to schedule

a telephone conference during those dates with the classroom teacher. Any questions, contact our Fabyan

office for answers!!!

Thank you for your commitment with education as we work together in continuing our positive school

community.

Have fun at our Fabyan FUN Fair tonight!!

Mrs. Darcy Thompson

Please join the Geneva Academic Foundation for:

'Sip, Savor, and Shop' Private Holiday Shopping Event

Friday, November 20th at The Little Traveler.

The Little Traveler has once again graciously offered to host a holiday shopping event benefiting the Geneva Academic Foundation. This year, there will be an appetizer and dessert buffet for all ticket holders. This is a wonderful opportunity to have a fun night out with friends or family, get some holiday shopping done early before the craziness of the season begins, and help support Geneva students.

Date: Friday, November 20, 2015 Time: 5:30 - 9:00 pm Price: $25 What is included: -Appetizer and Dessert Buffet -Gourmet Holiday Samples -$10 Coupon off of a future $20 purchase -Fabulous Shopping!!!

Visit www.gafgeneva.org for information and tickets. Questions? Contact Dana at danahermann1@yahoo.com.

Letter from the Principal

PE NEWS:

Congratulations go out to the second graders from

Mrs. McGowen/Salzman’s class for the second month

in a row!

Great job on displaying such positive behavior during

P.E. class!

Mr. Graham is in search of students willing to showcase their favorite ways to stay active outside of

school! Send in a picture or two along with a few sentences about your favorite sport, activity or hobby

and you will be featured on our Fabyan P.E. website! To find out more, check out our Student Spotlight

section using the link below!

http://pe4everykid.weebly.com/student-spotlight

Beginning November 30th, students will be participating in a 3-week roller skating unit. We’ll need

several parent volunteers per class to help get on skates and safety equipment. If you are available to

help out during your child’s P.E. time (or even if you can stop in to help another class) please email Mr.

Graham at mgraham@geneva304.org

Kindergarten - Schrotenboer Wednesdays & Fridays 1:40-2:10 December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18

Kindergarten – Diamond Wednesdays & Fridays 1:10-1:40 December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18

1st Grade – Bauer Mondays & Fridays 12:10-12:40 Nov. 30, Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18

1st Grade – Scheiner Wednesdays & Fridays 12:40-1:10 December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18

2nd Grade – Marsh Mondays & Wednesdays 9:15-9:45 Nov. 30, Dec. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16

2nd Grade – McGowen Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:45-10:15 Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17

3rd Grade – Bain Tuesdays & Fridays 10:20-10:50 Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18

3rd Grade – Stone Mondays & Thursdays 10:20-10:50 Nov. 30, Dec. 3, 7, 10 , 14, 17

October’s Class Dojo Positive Behavior Contest Winners

Student Spotlight – How I Move…

Roller Skating Volunteers Needed in P.E. for Grades K-3

News from the Health Office:

Reminder to all 5th grade Parents : Mark your calendars to attend the district’s parent preview of

the maturation presentation by Robert Crown on December 1st at Williamsburg Elementary from

7:00 pm -8:00 pm. Your students will receive a presentation by Robert Crown on January 21st.

I have received several questions about students and medications during school hours so here is a

review of the procedure for all prescription and over the counter medications :

1. The parent/guardian and Illinois health care provider will complete the School Medication Authorization Form

before the administration of any non-prescription or prescription medication at school.

2. The School Medication Authorization Form must be completed annually (annually meaning with the beginning

of each new school year) or whenever there is a change in medication and /or dosage.

3. All medications will be provided to the nurse in an original container or vial, as provided by the pharmacist,

with the prescription/dosage affixed. Upon request, the pharmacist will supply you with two properly labeled

containers, one for home use and one for use at school. Non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications must be

provided in the original container labeled with the student’s name.

4. No student may possess or consume any prescription or non-prescription medication during school hours or

school-related activities until a completed and signed School Medication Authorization Form is on file.

5. The parent/guardian is responsible for bringing medication to the school and for taking unused medication from

the school when no longer required. Medication will only be received by and/or returned to the parent/guardian

by the nurse or building administrator.

6. Upon drop off, medication is required to be counted by the nurse and/or building administrator in the presence

of the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will be asked to sign off on the amount being supplied to the school.

7. Medication will be administered by the school nurse or under the direction of the building administrator (unless

self administration authorization is received as per Public Act 096-1460 or Public Act 096-1485).

8. NO herbal, vitamin, or mineral supplements shall be possessed or administered during school hours

I have also received several questions about returning to school after an illness. Below is the link to the

district’s policy. A student must be fever free for 24 hours (< 100 F) without the use of medication or

without diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours before returning to school.

http://www.geneva304.org/Downloads/2015-2016_Elementary_Parent_Handbook.pdf

As always if you have any questions please call, have a wonderful weekend!

Amy Ebert RN BSN

Fabyan Building Nurse

630-444-8606 aebert@geneva304.org

MORE PE NEWS:

Fabyan P.E. Classes take part in Guinness World Record Even Final results are still coming in from around the world from our

Stack Up 2015 event that took place on Thursday, November 12th.

Students attempted to set a new Guinness World Record for “The

Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day.”

Last year we were part of setting the record of 592,292 people all

stacking on the same day. We’re hoping to break the World Record

again this year!!! Read more about this event online at

http://www.speedstacks.com/ or http://www.thewssa.com/

PTO Happenings

Click here to visit the Fabyan PTO Website

for all current PTO info and flyers!

Important Dates to Remember

Friday Nov. 13th: Fun Fair!!

Friday Nov. 13th: Volunteer opportunity for ASE begins (see below for details)

Monday Nov. 16th: Cold Weather Item Drive for Our Sister School begins

Tuesday Nov. 17th: PTO Meeting 9:00am

Friday Nov. 20th: Square1 Art orders due

Tuesday Nov. 24th: Cold Weather Item Drive for Our Sister School ends

Monday Nov. 30th: Dippin Dot orders due at noon

Friday Dec. 4th: Dippin’ Dots

Friday Dec. 18th: Classroom Winter Parties

Please plan to join us at our next PTO meeting on Tuesday November 17th at 9:00am.

Members of the School Board will be in attendance. Principal Thompson will be reviewing

the results of the 5 essential survey that was completed by parents last spring, how monies

allocated to the teachers and staff from the Fabyan PTO are being utilized, and an update on

the reading of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIHM.

PTO Meeting Agenda

November 17, 2015

9:00a.m. Fabyan Cafeteria

I. Call to order

II. Pledge of Allegiance, Fabyan Pledge

III. Amendments to the Agenda

IV. Approval of the minutes (September 2015)

V. Guest Speaker – School Board Members

VI. President Report

VII. Vice-President Report

VIII. Treasurer Report

IX. Principal Report

X. Committee Reports (maximum time allowed is 5 minutes)

After School Enrichment Book Fair Box Tops Directory Fun Fair Little Caesars Mom’s Night Out Red Ribbon Week Restaurant Night Scrip Square1 Art Teacher Appreciation Trivia Night

XI. New Business

XII. Adjournment

BOOK FAIR The book fair was a great success! We made profits of over $2,500. All back orders and preor-

ders have been delivered; if anyone is still missing an ordered book, please email Amy Romero

at amyjwr@yahoo.com. Thank you!

HALLOWEEN PARTIES Thank you to everyone who participated in the classroom Halloween parties this year! They were a

HUGE success!! We saw lots of great, creative game and craft ideas and the kids all had a blast! This

could not be made possible without the hard work of our parents and staff, so thank you!

Keep those brains working for our upcoming Winter Parties, to be held on Friday, December 18th.

As always, if there are any questions or concerns, you may contact Nikki Olds or Natalie Harper at

anytime. See you in December!

MOM’S NIGHT OUT Mom's Night Out committee would like to thank all the Moms and their

friends, who came out to support the fourth grade fundraiser! We had a

very successful event and had a great time seeing everyone that night!

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Looking for a way to Volunteer in the new year?

Sign Up begins this Friday, 11/13 - Don’t Wait! After School Enrichment

Needs You!

ASE will be January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2016. The commitment is

for 1 hour after school on these dates. Please go to Fabyanpto.org, select

Volunteer Sign Ups, then select 2016 After School Enrichment Volunteer

Sign Up and you will be directed to signupgenius.com.

Not sure what ASE is? Don’t hesitate to email lisabova@sbcglobal.net for more details. It’s one of the

best kept secrets - so much fun to volunteer!

Celebrate the holidays with gifts to be cherished for years to come. Your child’s unique artwork

can be made into fun, memorable, products and keepsakes.

LAST DAY TO ORDER:11/20/2015

All can be personalized with your child’s artwork!

Iphone case

Sports Bags

Water Bottles

SHOP NOW FOR UNIQUE AND

USEFUL GIFTS!

EVERY ORDER BENEFITS

FABYAN ELEMENTARY!

Visit www.square1art.com/shop and use the

unique access code found on your paper order

form to shop. Or fill out the paper order form

with payment and return to school via your

child’s back pack.

DIPPIN’ DOTS The first Friday of every month your child has the opportunity to enjoy DIPPIN

DOTS during their lunch period. This is a fundraising effort for the Fourth grad-

ers to help with the cost of OutDoor Education 2016.

Friday, December 4 will be your child's next opportunity to enjoy Dippin Dots.

Each package costs $3 with orders needing to be placed by Monday, November 30 at 12pm. Go to the

FabyanPTO website, select PTO store, select Dippin Dots. Unfortunately cash cannot be accepted.

Remember you can always pay for all the remaining Dippin Dot Fridays at once!!!

Any questions can be directed to Julie Myatt at Julie.Myatt@gmail.com.

SISTER SCHOOL Please consider “Spreading the Warmth” with Our Sister School. With the

cold weather approaching all of us are preparing to make sure our kids are

warm and safe this winter with the right gear. However, for many families

winter items are difficult to afford. This is sadly the case for some students at

our sister school, E.M. Rollins Elementary.

Our committee has decided we would like to help these families in need; therefore, we will be holding a

drive to collect items to bring to these children. We will be collecting new winter hats, gloves, mittens,

scarves, and socks for both boys and girls. Items donated can be brought to the school office or sent via

your child’s backpack by November 24th. There will also be a bin set out during parent/teacher confer-

ences should it be more convenient for you to bring it then. If you have any questions you can contact

Melissa Hostasa at melmat123@sbcglobal.net. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

BOOK FAIR The book fair was a great success! We made profits of over $2,500. All back

orders and preorders have been delivered; if anyone is still missing an or-

dered book, please email Amy Romero at amyjwr@yahoo.com. Thank you!