The Fairview Connection FAIRVIEW SCHOOL January 30, 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, Thanks to all parents and families that joined us last night for the Fairview Follies. The students did such a wonderful job with their performances both last night and during the daytime perfor-mance for their peers. Special thanks go to Mr. McGovern and Mrs. Loeffler for their efforts in putting the show together for our students. Looking ahead at the weeks to come, I hope that you will consider joining us at Monday’s PTA Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the staff lounge. Also coming up within the next couple weeks is the 5

th Grade Activities Skating Event at Orbit (2/2), the start of

Leapin’ into Literature (during the lunch hour), Family Science Night (2/10 and 2/24), and our PTA Valentine’s Day parties (2/13). Thanks to the PTA for organizing so many wonderful activities for our students. On Tuesday, January 20th, staff had the opportunity to take part in some important training sessions about high quality teaching. Teachers and staff had a menu of options to choose from to help them grow as professionals including training regarding the up-coming PARCC test, our new Math in Focus curricular materials, legal issues facing education today, web resources available through our Reach for Reading curricular materials, differentiated instruction, social/emotional learning, and more. The training was highly beneficial, and we appreciate the community’s support in keeping students home for the day while staff members have time to receive professional development. As a school, the Fairview staff is always looking for ways to im-prove. One way we become better is through professional learn-ing, as mentioned above. Another way that I personally appreciate is when I hear from parents about what they wish were different about our school. As you continue to partner with us in the educa-tion of your children, I want you as parents to know that I am open and eager to hear your feedback about Fairview. If you have thoughts about making our school an even better place, please don’t hesitate to contact me at dophus@d57.org or 847-394-7320 x4012. Thank you for your continued commitment to helping your children grow academically and in character. We see the positive results of your effort each day in our interactions with your chil-dren, and realize that this starts with you in the home. Have a wonderful weekend! Sincerely, Dan Ophus Fairview Principal

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SAVE THE DATE!

The 2015 Fairview Fun Fair

Games! Food! Raffle! Face-Painting!

Saturday, March 14th 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Like pizza? Record your reading minutes on the February Book It! Reading Log. If you read 360 minutes or more, you will receive a coupon for a free personal pizza. Read to the end of the month and see how many minutes your can read, or turn in your log as soon as you meet the goal to get your pizza sooner. Look for the log in today's newsletter.

Math Message from Mrs. Visser

Try to solve these math brain twist-ers: 1. If there are three apples and you take two away, how many do you have? 2. I have two U.S. coins that when added to-gether total fifty-five cents, but one is not a nick-el. What two coins do I have? 3. Two men play five complete games of checkers. Each man wins the same number of games. There are no ties. How?

(Answers on page two)

Source: The Best of Brain Teasers, 2007

Page Two Winter 2015

FEBRUARY EVENTS TO VIEW Monday, February 2 PTA meeting, 6:00 p.m.—Staff lounge 5th Grade Activities—Skating Party, 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.—Orbit Roller Rink Tuesday, February 3 Trash-free Lunch 5th/6th Grade Groundhog Day Band concert, 7:00 p.m.—Lincoln Middle School Wednesday, February 4 Robert Crown Health Information Night for 5th Grade Parents, 7:00 p.m.—Fairview LRC Thursday, February 5 Board of Education Business meeting, 7:00 p.m.—Fairview Friday, February 6 Student Council Spirit Day—Disney Day PTA Special Lunch—Dairy Queen Monday, February 9 School Board Community Conversation, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.—Mt. Prospect Public Library Tuesday, February 10 Trash-free Lunch Family Science Night, 6:30 p.m.—Multipurpose room Wednesday, February 11 Education Foundation meeting, 7:30 p.m.—Lincoln Middle School Thursday, February 12 Robert Crown Healthy Presentations to 5th grade students Friday, February 13 School Improvement Day—Early dismissal, students dismissed at 11:50 a.m. Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties, 10:50 a.m.—11:50 a.m. Monday, February 16 NO SCHOOL-PRESIDENTS’ DAY Wednesday, February 18 Officer Friendly visits 3rd grade classrooms PTA’s Healthy Lunch Thursday, February 19 Board of Education Business meeting, 7:00 p.m.—Fairview Friday, February 20 Student Council Spirit Day—Fairview Spiritwear Day

FROM THE NURSE…. February is Dental Health Month. Help keep those pearly whites at their best! 1. It is recommended to brush your teeth at least twice a day and visit your dentist twice a year.

2. Teeth are for chewing food, not ripping price tags off clothes or opening things. 3. 40% of dental injuries in adolescents occur while playing sports. Consider wearing a mouth guard. 4. Good dental hygiene reduces the amount of bacteria in your blood. 5. Snacking on carrots, celery, and apples helps clear away the debris, leaving cleaner teeth. 6. Toothbrushes should be re-placed every 2-3 months, and after a cold or Strep throat. Bacteria can plant on the toothbrush leading to re-infection.

Come prepared for outdoor recess during the win-ter months. The students go out if the temperature

(real feel with wind chill) is above 16 degrees. Students that do not have snow pants, boots or

gloves will be restricted to the pavement and not allowed in the snow during recess.

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 back page in this week's packet that provides links to information about upcoming registration deadlines and events. The District administration office is pleased to share this information from local organizations.

REMINDERS FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE

If a student is absent due to illness, any homework request must be made first thing in the morning when the student is called out absent. There may be a specific classroom policy regarding this, so please check with your child’s teacher.

If a student will be absent because of vacation plans, teachers may or may not be able to provide assignments in advance. A minimum of one week’s notice is re-quired before your vacation begins. Requests must be made in writing to the teacher.

Please help your child be organized in the morning before they come to school.

Although we are happy to help your child be successful throughout the day, we need to protect the classroom environment with as few interruptions as possible. Calls home for forgotten lunches and eyeglasses will be permitted.

If your child has something in their lunch that requires a spoon or fork, please remember to place one in their lunchbox. We did have a small supply of disposable utensils, but they are now gone.

ANSWERS TO MRS. VISSER’S MATH MESSAGE

1. Two—the apples you took 2. A fifty-cent piece and a nickel (one is not a nickel,

but the other one is!) 3. The two men were not playing against each other.

A Message from Your Superintendent

As we plan for the future, we identify the challenges, threats and trends that District 57 is facing today and will likely face

in the years to come. This includes the upcoming PARCC Assessment, buildings operating at capacity, financial

uncertainty and new educational standards that could require more curriculum changes. These are some of the issues I

have identified in this year’s Environmental Scan. Developing the scan is the first step in our strategic planning process. It

helps us establish the District's goals and what it will take to achieve them. I presented the scan at the last School Board

meeting, and I’d like to make you aware of some of the major issues:

Our District is required to start giving the new PARCC Assessment on March 9. We’ve done our best to prepare

students for the test, and we’ve addressed technology issues so we can administer it. But we still have concerns

about the test, including the significant time required. Also, we feel the test might not accurately portray our

students’ abilities and knowledge of Common Core curriculum. The sample questions are complicated, and the

digital format could be challenging for young students. In 2010, 23 states, including Illinois, had signed on to

administer PARCC. That number has dropped to 11. Illinois is still on board for this year, but I question the long-

term viability of the test.

District 57 enrollment continues to increase, and our buildings are operating very near capacity. We continue to

monitor class size, but we are currently back to the staffing plan we had prior to the 2011 staffing cuts.

The state has adopted new physical education standards. We are reviewing PE curriculum to determine if

revisions are needed. In addition, the state has notified the District that 2015-2016 will be the last year for the PE

waiver and we will need to respond to this, another unfunded mandate by ISBE.

New national music and visual arts standards were published in 2014. If Illinois adopts these standards, we might

need to make art and music curriculum changes by grade level.

A state committee is reviewing current social studies standards and will make recommendations about possible

changes. This could be the District’s next major curriculum overhaul.

We feel there is a need for additional math and science instructional time at the middle school, but that requires a

significant financial commitment. Due to uncertainties with general state aid and other funding sources, we will

postpone this effort.

The demand for personal learning devices and mobile classroom technology is increasing, with the explosion of

technology-based curriculum. As we navigate through the rapid changes, we must consider online testing

requirements, infrastructure updates and the need to replace our computer labs with mobile technology.

Senate Bill 16 will affect the overall dollars received by the state for special education expense reimbursements

and general state aid. It is currently stalled in Springfield but will be implemented in some form. The CPI for

2014 was at 0.8 percent, the second lowest in the past 50 years. Tax objections and unfunded mandates continue.

These and other factors mean that District 57’s economic landscape is still fragile. Cost containment measures and

efficiencies must be maintained.

These are some of the issues that will figure into the annual update of the District's Strategic Plan, which Administration

will present to the Board in May. Click here to see the complete Environmental Scan, or go to the Board Documents

section of the District website.

Dr. Elaine Aumiller, Superintendent of Schools

Fairview Student Council Fundraiser

Would you like to demonstrate your Fairview Falcon spirit?

Purchase a Fairview Falcon drawstring backpack and you

can show off your Falcon pride around town! They are

great for carrying your “winter gear” to and from school

during the winter months.

*****Only $6.00*****

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STUDENT NAME:________________________________________________________

TEACHER’S NAME:_________________________________________________________________

NUMBER OF BAGS:___________________________________ X $6.00 EACH

TOTAL: $_____________________

Please complete this portion of the form and return it to school with your payment

(Make checks payable to Fairview School)

ORDER YOURS TODAY!

Save The Date!

Fairview Fun Fair Saturday, March 14

4-7 pm Fairview’s Big Event is approaching. We’re looking forward to anoth-er great Fun Fair, but we need your help. Here’s what you can do:

DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE: This doesn’t have to be a high

priced item. Consider donating a new toy (Legos, craft kit, etc.) or a gift card (iTunes, Sports Authority, etc.).

HEAD UP ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SUB-COMMITTEES:

Face Painting, Raffle, and Advanced Sales. We’ll provide com-plete instructions to make it easy for you.

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME either before, during, or after the

event. Our volunteers work in shifts and if you have a friend, encourage them to sign up with you so you can work the same station. A volunteer sign-up form to work the day of the event will be sent out in early March.

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to volunteer, this is it. Make a difference by contacting Caity Anast (anast1028@gmail.com) or Craig Pearson (cpear8561@yahoo.com) for more information.

Help the Homeless!

Girl Scout Troop 40215 is holding a

drive for the homeless. We are collecting

hand lotion, tissues, bar soap, band aids,

and dental floss. This will be taking place

on February 2nd -17th. Please put it in the

box in the Fairview foyer.

February 2015

LRC Update

Fairview Elementary School LRC News You Can Use

Mark your calendars for the Spring Book Fair: Student Shopping: April 13th-17th. We are very excited to welcome Anderson’s Bookshop as the supplier of the books that will be offered for sale.

Upcoming Book Fair

Book It! Program We have two months left for the Book It! Reading program. The February log is attached to the Friday newsletters and can be picked up in the LRC. The last month to read is March so start reading for a free personal pan pizza coupon from Pizza Hut.

The reading goal for each month is to reach or exceed 360 minutes. Read all six months (October – March) and be eligible to win a special prize.

LRC Home Info

Voting for the Caudill, Monarch and Bluestem Awards

Caudill Voting – The 4th and 5th grade students who have read three or more Caudill books and submitted a log are eligible to vote. The Caudill vote will take place the week of February 9th. Monarch Voting – The 2nd and 3rd graders will be voting for their favorite Monarch Award book the week of February 16th during their LRC time. Be sure to ask your child what book was their favorite. Bluestem Voting – The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who have read four or more books and submitted a log can vote. Voting will take place February 16th.

Illinois Award Book Programs

Six Flags: READ to Succeed

Remember to turn in your Six Flags READ to Succeed log. Students who read for 360 minutes will earn a free admission ticket valid at participating Six Flags Theme Parks. Please return your reading log to the LRC by Friday, February 13th

Author Visit

We had a wonderful visit with Ms. Candace Fleming on January 6th! Thanks to our generous PTA for sponsoring this amazing event. Each grade level had a 45 min. visit with Ms. Fleming.

February 2015 Reading Log Our February goal is 360 minutes of reading

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Student Name: ____________________________________________ Class: _______ Parent/Adult Signature: ___________________________________________________

LRC STAFF ONLY Count __________ Poster __________ Coupon _________

Your log must be turned in by Friday, March 6 to receive a Pizza Hut coupon and to be eligible for the end of the year Grand Prize. Please see the back for further information.

Kindergarten Enrollment

District 57 is utilizing an enrollment and registration process for kindergarten for the 2015-

2016 school year. There are three components to this process: an online portion beginning on January 5th,

enrollment at Westbrook School beginning January 20 and an online registration in May. In order to enroll in

kindergarten, children must be five years old by September 1, 2015. All District 57 kindergarten students

attend Westbrook School, 103 South Busse Road.

January Enrollment

Online Pre-Enrollment Intake

Our Online Intake is accessible to parents on our District and Westbrook websites 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

between 9:00 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.

May Registration

Parents who have completed the enrollment process in and proven residency will be allowed to take

part in the district online registration scheduled for May. This step will give kindergarten parents a chance to

review and update information collected, as well as pay necessary fees. Additional information about May

Registration will be sent out at a later date.

Circle of Friends Registration 2015/16 Our Circle of Friends Pre-School Program is beginning registration for the 2015/16 school year. This program provides a naturalistic early childhood environment that is rich in language and literacy experiences and recognizes children as active learners. Our program combines children with and without special needs in a developmentally appropriate pre-school class. Registration for the 2015/16 Circle of Friends Preschool Program lottery will be on Tuesday, February 3 through Thursday, February 5, at the Westbrook School office from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Students currently enrolled in the program will be guaranteed enrollment for next year. Our AM and PM sessions will include children ages 3 to 5 (multi-age/multi-ability). Every consideration will be given to AM/PM requests. Spots are limited and students will be enrolled using a lottery system. Only residents of District 57 will be accepted into the program. On February 9 and 10, 2015, parents will receive a phone call confirming or denying acceptance into the program. If denied, parents may choose to have their child put on a waiting list. Written verification will follow. An application is complete only when a completed application form, a completed Home Language Survey, an original birth certificate (will copy and return original), and a registration fee of $100 are all received in our office. We also need to verify residency with the following documents: Provide one of the following: -Driver's license -state ID card -and- Provide one of the following: -lease document -monthly mortgage statement -tax bill and proof of payment -letter of residence form -and- Provide two each of the following: -Gas bill (current & previous month) -Electric bill (current & previous month) -Water bill (current & previous month) -Telephone bill (current & previous month) -Cable bill (current & previous month) -Credit Card bill (current & previous month) -Other bill (current & previous month) Transportation is not provided by the district and is not an option. Please call (847) 394-7340 if you have any questions.

Get your tickets today! Don’t wait… seating is limited. You can purchase tickets by mailing in the RSVP card or visit our website

www.57edfoundation.org

Dinner, DJ, Open Bar, Live and Silent Auctions

Do you have a craft, hobby or hidden talent that can be donated for the silent auction? How about tickets, timeshares or experiences?

Items can be auctioned individually or can be paired with other wonderful donations in a basket.

Please contact Cindy Mosley with any questions (312-246-4288).

$ 5 all you can eat Pancake breakfast

Saturday, January 31st

8:00am-11:00am

Moose Lodge

601 N. Main St

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Come support Pack 151 for their 2nd annual

Cub Scout pancake Breakfast!

All you can eat pancakes and sausages.

Served with fruit, milk, juice, coffee and a sweets table. **10% of the proceeds go to Moose Lodge #660 for their hospitality.

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.

FUN BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASS AT THE LATTOF YMCA FOR WINTER 2015

Starting Saturday, February 14th! This is 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.

Registration for Fall Preschool and ½ Day Kindergarten Enrichment Programs At

St. Mark Preschool & Enrichment Center begins at their Open House, Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. (District 57 bus service available) More info: 847-253-0631 or http://www.stmarkpreschoolcares.org/

Annual DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE February 7, 2015

Dad’s treat your girls ages 3-12 to an enchanted evening of fun from 7pm-9pm at Prospect High School! For details, visit prospectchoir.com or call Karen 847-727-2808.

iAchieve Learning Tutoring – Tutoring for Grades K-12!

iAchieve Learning specializes in quality tutoring to accommodate student needs. For more information, go to www.iachievelearning.com

January 30, 2015