Fairmont Area Schools

Families of current 7-8th graders, We are very excited to announce that we will be leading a group of students and parents on an educational tour to Washington, D.C., Gettysburg and Mt. Vernon on July 14-17, 2023. Please join us on Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00pm via Livestream for a 25-minute informational meeting where each traveler will be eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $300! To join the meeting, simply click this link: schooltrip.us/FairmontMN23 For any other questions, feel free to contact Ms. Picha or Mr. Geerdes at hpicha@fairmont.k12.mn.us or sgeerdes@fairmont.k12.mn.us Don't miss out!

This is a reminder that Strawbridge Studios will be here THIS Tuesday, December 7th from 7:30 a.m. to noon to take Skyward and Yearbook photos of students new to the District and for returning students who were not here in August for our Registration Days. Please remember the high school code is different from the Elementary so you will need to use SEPERATE ORDER FORMS (elementary code is FM364594, Highschool Code is FM379032). If you want retakes, you will need to bring your original picture packet back with you. If you have any questions, please call or email Dawn at 235-4232 or dwaterbury@fairmont.k12.mn.us

Weekly Parent Update 12-3-21 Parent Update Video https://youtu.be/EA00extbBEc Parent Update Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfQRV1rDtD4BUNvT8KLIBH8NUQ7j60sQXxvzHYIXMu8/edit

Fairmont Elementary is looking for adults to help with set-up, gift wrapping/packaging, and clean-up at the Elf Shop on December 14th-16th. The Elf Shop is an opportunity for kindergarten through 2nd grade students to pick out gifts for their family members. If you are able to help, please sign up on the attached link. If you have any questions, contact Amy Becker at 235-4606. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9A92BA0FF2-fairmont

Strawbridge Studios will be here NEXT Tuesday, December 7th from 7:30 a.m. to noon to take photos of students new to the District and for returning students who were not here in August for our Registration Days. Please remember the high school code is different from the Elem.

Richard B. Johnson, FHS class of 1951, donated 21 model airplanes to the Fairmont High School aviation class. The aviation students and aviation instructor, Mr. Brooks, walked to Mr. Johnson’s home to receive the airplanes, shake Mr. Johnson's hand, and to thank him for his generosity. Richard Johnson is the father of Fairmont graduates, Terri (74), Judi (76), Patti (78), Darci (80), Richie and Traci (86).

The Rotary Representatives from Fairmont Jr/Sr High School today were: Hudson Artz and Zach Jorgenson.

Mrs. Thiesse's kindergarten class has been working with rekenreks in math class. Rekenreks is a math manipulative similar to an abacus, which help children develop number sense.

Rock on Ice Wednesday, November 24, 7-10:30 Martin Co Arena

Girls Basketball showing their support for "Team Ava".

Mrs. Soderten's class ended their unit on the legislative branch with a mock congress where 4th hour was the House of Representatives and 5th hour was the Senate. Both worked on passing food bills through Congress in order to have a "Congressgiving" meal together. After numerous "killed" bills, both classes finally agreed on chips & dip, pizza, homemade desserts, punch, and a space-mermaid-shark themed party which they enjoyed together today.

A few more photos of the 8th graders enjoying their time reading and doing activities with Mrs. Meyers Elementary students.

Some of the 8th graders from Fairmont Junior Senior High School read boos and did activities with students in Mrs. Meyer's class at the Fairmont Elementary School.

Come and enjoy our musical and upcoming concerts at the high school! The Musical is tonight and tomorrow night. Please note our updated times!

Parent Update Video (Featuring the Musical) https://youtu.be/BsFv2-9FGks Weekly Parent update 11/19/21: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o92VTJ4a81Po7IxeevP0wobw8ihbnCX3i7jjlO5Q-qY/edit?usp=sharing

Tune in to see our live stream of Beauty and the Beast Tonight, November 18th, at 7:30 (not 7:00 as previously posted) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15g_6NzDWZw&ab_channel=FHSCardinalNest

Thanks Bank Midwest for the delicious snacks yesterday and for always supporting Fairmont Area Schools.

SAVE THE DATE!! See the flyer for details regarding the Indoor Marching Band Concert coming up this Monday, November 22, 1921. Come and enjoy a night of wonderful music.

Bank Midwest was Just Poppin in today to say Thank You to our Fairmont Elementary staff with snacks for their Motivating and Meaningful work! Thank you Bank Midwest for your support!

Parent update Video: https://youtu.be/6XVqTm95h50 Weekly Parent Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1McXT3r9V_lTNa9qS7xUQd1-r-Mv-pKCdXqBlrCE8khc/edit