Cookie Dough Pickup Change

Because of the snow during the week the Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser orders were due, the pickup date for the dough has been changed. It is now Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Please make arrangements to pick up your dough orders at that time. Thanks for your support!

Fall is in the air!

I know I always start off with a comment about the weather and I'd like to do something different... but can't do it on such a beautiful, crisp day as today! It's football/apple-picking/pumpkin-carving weather for sure! I love it!

• Passport Book Sales begin next week. This is a great fundraiser for our school and an opportunity for savings to anyone who buys a book. I know our family always earns back what we spent on the book with our savings at Hy-Vee alone! Watch for the books in your child's backpack next week.
• Early Dismissal on Wednesday, October 20. School will let out at 1:15 p.m.
• It's the time of year that many think about ways to help the less fortunate. Due to budget cuts, The Salvation Army is unable to pay people bell ringers this year. They need volunteers to do this very important job. Contact Cindy Chapman at cynthia_chapman@usc.salvationarmy.org, 442-3229 x225.
• Save the date: the PTA's next wellness event is November 4, 2010 at 6-8pm at Empire Roller Rink. Watch for more details!

Be a Superhero for Columbia Public Schools and help them break a World Record!

• This free event will start at 11 a.m. Oct. 30 on Hickman High School's football field. Anyone willing to participate is invited. The goal is 1581 superheroes.

  Costume guidelines:

• Each person must be dressed as a recognized superhero.
• A recognized superhero is one that has been used in a published book, comic, television program or film.
• Each person's costume must be instantly recognizable as the superhero they are portraying.

For more information visit http://supercomo.com/

Weekly Update

Isn't it a bad sign when you can count the times you have seen the sun in the past 3 weeks on one hand??!! Everyone at our house is ready for Spring, and I'm sure you are too. Here are a few announcements to keep us looking toward the future and plugging along...

• Most classes are planning for Valentine Parties, coming up on Friday, February 12. Many classes will be holding parties from 2:45 - 3:15 that day; check with your child's teacher or room parent for specific details.
  
• Donuts for Dads will be on Tuesday, February 23 from 7:45-8:20 a.m. This is a nice opportunity for kids to have some special morning time with Dad.
  
• Also on Tuesday, February 23 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - treat yourself to dinner at Culver's!! 10% of the sales are donated to Fairview Elementary. The Culver's mascot, Scoopie, will be making an appearance, too!
• Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up at the end of the month: Thursday, February 25 and Friday, February 26. Sign up forms will be coming home this week. There will be a Book Fair during the conferences as well: from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, and 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Friday.
  
• Don't forget these upcoming dates when school will not be in session: Monday, February 15 (President's Day), Friday, February 19 (Teacher Work Day), and Friday, February 26 (Parent Teacher Conferences).

Announcements, Announcements, Announcements!!

• Don't forget to eat at Subway tonight!! Go to the Forum Shopping Center Location today, Wednesday, January 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and 15% of the proceeds from your purchase are donated back to Fairview Elementary. Make sure to tell them you are there for the fundraiser!
• Yearbook order forms will be coming home starting this Friday, January 29. Orders must be returned to the office by Tuesday, February 16. Books cost $11, payable by cash or check to Fairview PTA. The yearbooks will arrive in May.
  
• Another fundraiser is coming up... with another good reason to take a break from cooking at home! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 23 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. to eat at Culver's!! 10% of the sales are donated to Fairview Elementary. The Culver's mascot, Scoopie, will be making an appearance, too!
• Don't forget these upcoming dates when school will not be in session: Monday, February 15 (President's Day), Friday, February 19 (Teacher Work Day), and Friday, February 26 (Parent Teacher Conferences).
  

Thawing out and back into swing of things!

I hope everyone had a safe holiday break and enjoyed the time off with the kiddos! We're definitely back into full swing... here's an upcoming Fairview fundraiser:

• Need a break from cooking dinner? Head to Subway (Forum Shopping Center Location) on Wednesday, January 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 15% of the proceeds are donated to Fairview Elementary. Make sure to tell them you are there for the fundraiser!

Don't forget - no school on Monday, January 18, due to observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Holiday countdown - already???

One of my daughters was staring intently at a calendar this week. I noticed, asked her what she was doing, and she looked up at me and proclaimed proudly, "Only 51 days until Christmas!!" I don't know if she was right - it scared me too bad to check. Where does time go??!!

This week's reminders...

• The PTA Board is meeting on November 9 at 11:30.
  
• Passport Coupon Books are for sale until November 10. The books sell for $25.00 and are filled with coupons to use in the community and surrounding areas (Boonville, Moberly, Fulton, Mexico, and Jefferson City). A portion of the sales are donated to the Columbia Public Schools Foundation, and another portion comes back to Fairview Elementary.
• EDITED 11/10: NEW DATE!!!!! Donuts for Dads is rescheduled for November 18, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences are Thursday, November 12 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., and Friday, November 13 from 8:00 a.m. - noon. Contact your child's teacher for your specific time.
• During Parent/Teacher Conferences, the Fairview PTA will be sponsoring a Scholastic Book Sale from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday the 12th, and 8:30 -10:30 a.m. on Friday the 13th, in the school gymnasium.
• NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th!!

Enjoy the weekend!

Happy Halloween!

It's been a damp week... but not much will stop the kiddos from celebrating Halloween today at Fairview. Just a few announcements...

• Columbia Public Schools Foundation - Papa John's Fundraiser lasts through tomorrow, October 31. Pizza lovers who order Papa John's pizza will have 20% of their purchase donated back to Columbia Public Schools - 10% to your individual school and 10% to the CPS Foundation. You must provide the school code when ordering... Fairview's code is CPSF06. You can find more information and coupons on this flyer from Papa John's.

• Wednesday, November 4 is Picture Re-take day. If your child missed pictures the first time or needs his/her picture retaken, contact your child's teacher or the school office for the appropriate forms.

• The November school lunch menu has been posted. Choose a day to lunch with your kiddo!

I hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend!

Reminders...

I hope everyone has had a chance to enjoy the brief reprieve from the rain and nastiness. How nice it has been to get outside and enjoy the fall colors! This week's reminders:

• TONIGHT, October 21, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., when you purchase food at Subway's Forum location, a percentage of the proceeds come back to Fairview Elementary PTA. Come on out!
• Tomorrow, October 22, is an early-release day. Fairview Elementary releases at 1:15 p.m.
• Coming right up are Halloween Room Parties, set for each classroom on Friday, October 30. Most parties are from 2:45 - 3:15, but check with your child's teacher and/or room parent for specifics!

Enjoy the rest of the week!

Where did fall go??

It's feeling more like winter than it should in October!! Hope everyone is staying warm and dry. I didn't realize that my kiddos would need warm coats quite this quickly!

A few reminders for the upcoming week, including a yummy PTA fundraiser...

• Friday, October 16 - Fairview Fever Day! Don't forget to dress your student in school colors!

• Wednesday, October 21 - Subway Eat Fresh! PTA Fundraiser. Come get a sandwich, chips, or soup at the Forum Subway between the hours of 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Fairview PTA!
  

• Also Wednesday, October 21 - Donuts with Dads, 7:45 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

• Thursday, October 22, EARLY DISMISSAL starting at 1:15 p.m.
  

Enjoy the upcoming weekend... hopefully some more 'friendly' fall weather is on the way!

Catch the FEVER!!! (The good kind...)

Friday night is the Fairview Fever Festival!! Be sure to support the PTA's major fundraiser of the year. The money raised improves the educational experience for all of our children.

Festival Details:
Games, Food, and Fun begin at 4:00 p.m. and last until dusk. The activities are set up on the playground. Should we be hit with inclement weather, the fun will still go on but will be inside the school. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Games include: Football Throw, Hoop Shoot, Baseball Throw, Cake Walk, Candy Bar Walk, Soda Toss, Sandy Candy, Hair Salon, Dunking Booth, and more!! Tickets or wristbands are available for purchase at the festival, if you did not pre-pay. Don't forget the silent auction and raffles, as well.

Other Announcements:
October 7 is another busy day of celebration at Fairview: International Walk to School Day, Track Dedication, and School Custodian's Day, too!

• International Walk to School Day gives children, parents, teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event and celebrate the many benefits of walking! Fairview students (and parents!) will meet on Wednesday, October 7 at either: Fairview United Methodist Church (3200 Chapel Hill Road) or Fairview Road Church of Christ (201 S. Fairview Road) to walk. Continental breakfast is provided, but you should RSVP to the Fairview Office by Monday, October 5 so they can plan appropriately for breakfast.
• Fairview Track Dedication Ceremony will also be the morning of the 7th at 9:00 a.m. All Fairview students will attend with their teacher, but parents are welcome to attend as well. Mayor Hindman will be our guest speaker. The PTA received a grant of $20,000.00 from the city through the City Park Sales Tax to build the new track, which is used daily by our children.
• School Custodian's Day will also be celebrated on the 7th. Be sure to take time to thank the men and women who keep Fairview such an aesthetically pleasing place for our kids to learn!

Don't forget the Festival... See you soon!

It's Official: Fall is here and we've survived the first 30 days!

Greetings, Fairview Parents! I hope everyone is having a great start to the school year. It's hard to believe that our kids have already been in school for a month!

The Fairview PTA is hoping to make regular announcements on this blog. Please check back regularly; new information will typically be posted on Wednesdays.

Today's PTA announcements:

• You should have received information on our big fundraiser - the Fairview Fever Festival, coming up on Friday, October 2, 2009 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. There will be food available for purchase, games with prizes for the kids (carnival games, cake walk, and hair studio are some of the highlights!), a raffle, and a silent auction. You can find a full list of silent auction items, print more raffle tickets, and see other information on the Fairview Elementary website.

Other reminders and information:

• This year's first "Donuts with Dads" was this morning. The next breakfast is Wednesday, October 21st, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. This program is sponsored by All Pro Dad.
• Wondering what your child is having for school lunch? You can find the answer on the Columbia Public Schools website, here.
  

Enjoy the cooler weather. Hope to see you at the Fairview Fever Festival next Friday!

What's for dinner?....Why Shakespear's of course.

Lucky us.....we get a reason to head to Shakespear's for dinner this month.

Fundraising flyers will be sent home in Friday folders February 20th for a Fairview fundraising night Tuesday, February 24th.

Make sure you bring your flyer to the restaurant for it to be valid. (they attach that to your receipt so we can collect our 15%). You are welcome to visit either location, downtown or the West, all day on the 24th.

This is good for dine in, carry-out and even their frozen pizza's.

Call some friends and we'll see you there.