Early childhood is a period of enormous growth and development. These early years of development are critical, which is why our Fairmont Early Childhood program partners with families in preparing our children for the future while instilling a life-long love of learning.
We look forward to partnering with you to make your child’s early learning journey a positive experience.
Click on the video link below to view highlights of our early childhood program. We invite you to learn more by contacting Fairmont Elementary School or visiting our various social media pages.
https://www.wevideo.com/view/2102775312
Mrs. C, one of our Discovery Place Preschool teachers, received our books from SMIF today from our Early Literacy Grant.
These books will be given out at our Early Childhood events this next year!
Summer Meals-Spanish
Summer Meal Service Locations
Mrs. Walters and friends would like to thank Subaru and Walser Subaru for their generous gift of six beautiful hardcover books per student. We are looking forward to reading about the environment over the summer!
Check out the Cardinal Nest's final broadcast of the year!
https://youtu.be/23iH1TQwQDE
Meal Bag for Friday, May 28
MEAL BAG FOR FRIDAY, MAY 28
Reminder-Discovery Place preschool online registration is OPEN for the 2021-2022 school year!
Instructions are below.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 235-6205.
ECFE Summer Family Fun Nights...Come join in! Dates & Details below...
May Family Fun Night - come join in on the fun! Details below!
A reminder to please register your kindergarten student for the
2021-2022 school year!
Online registration is now open. Please go to our website at fairmont.k12.mn.us and click on New Student Enrollment. You may also register for our Kinder Prep program in July at the same time!
Discovery Place Preschool Families - You may sign into your Skyward account to register for Kinder Prep if you have no done so yet.
Please call with any questions you may have. 238-4487
𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟰
Please come join us for our May Family Fun Night at Fairmont Elementary...see details below!
Lunch Hero Day!
Check out the video honoring FHS students from the Kiwanis Honors Banquet! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rco54oU1HmJdayGOYQhWLUQik1GSiuog/view?usp=sharing
RECOGIDA DE LA BOLSA DE COMIDA PARAEL VIERNES 7 DE MAYO
𝑴𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝑩𝑨𝑮 𝑷𝑰𝑪𝑲 𝑼𝑷 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑭𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑨𝒀, 𝑴𝑨𝒀 7
Mrs. Diegnau’s class celebrated National Kindergarten Day...kids dressed like teachers and teachers dressed like the kids!
With less than 30 days in the school year, please help us to finish the year safe and healthy. Remember to complete the Home Screening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms prior to your child entering a district building or district transportation. We are seeing more students coming into the building with “just a cough”. We are aware that it may be a cold/allergies/etc. but we are required by the state to send these students home and follow the MDH Decision Tree. Please reach out to your school nurse with questions or contact the Minnesota Department of Health with concerns at their inquiry Inbox: Health.covid19@state.mn.us
Family Fun Night & Discovery Place Preschool Open House to be held Tuesday, April 20th at 5:30-7...See details below & Come on out!
Hello Fairmont Elementary Families!
This is a reminder that orders for the 2020-2021 yearbook are due by this Friday, April 16th.
Orders can be submitted online at www.strawbridge.net using online code: FMYB113761, or paper orders can be sent back to school with your student along with the order form and payment.
Meal Distribution
Discovery Place PreK Enrollment/Registration for 3's and 4/5's is now open! Attached are instructions on how to enroll/register your student!
Online Registration for Discovery Place Preschool for 3's & 4/5's opens tomorrow Wed. 4/7 at 5:00 p.m..
Also...join us for our next Family Fun Night on Tues. 4/20...see below info!
Meal Bag - March 30
𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 - 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝟯𝟬
The Quarterback Club wanted to show their appreciation to a few of our elementary staff who have had a meaningful impact on the boys life and to say thank you!
Thank you to Tyler Brackey, Missy Aukes, Michelle Traetow and Katie Rodning!
𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝟮𝟲 (𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻)
MEAL BAG FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 26
𝙈𝙀𝘼𝙇 𝘽𝘼𝙂 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙁𝙍𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙔, 𝙈𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙃 19
Fairmont Elementary hosted Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, March 16. Thank you to our incoming kindergarten families for visiting, meeting our staff and checking out our fun classrooms!
It's not too late to sign up! Please visit our school website and click on New Student Enrollment to register for kindergarten in the fall and Kinderprep in July!
You may call 238-4487 with any questions you may have.
𝑴𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝑩𝑨𝑮 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑭𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑨𝒀, 𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑪𝑯 12
Fifth Graders enjoying Read Across America Day on March 2nd! ❤
𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗚 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝟱
A reminder that Kindergarten Round Up is Tuesday, March 16 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. You may also sign up for Kinderprep at this time!
Please call with any questions you may have! 238-4487
𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗-𝟭𝟵 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦
The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that all school-age youth returning to school, sports, or extracurricular activities, and their families, get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks through the end of the school year.
Testing, plus wearing masks and taking other precautions, such as social distancing and staying home (quarantining) when needed, are some of the best tools we have to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By getting tested every two weeks from now until the end of the school year, we can help keep schools open and sports operating, and ensure we are limiting the spread of COVID-19. Anyone could have COVID-19 and not know it. Getting tested regularly is the best way to know you are still healthy.
For testing locations: https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/testing-locations/index.jsp
If you have at-home saliva testing kits through Vault - we can submit those completed tests with our staff saliva tests which is through UPS every other Thursday (3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3). UPS pick-up is 3pm at Fairmont Elementary School so your sample would need to be there before 3pm.
Here is how to Order an at-home test at no cost: Vault: No-Cost COVID Testing For All Minnesotans
February 26 Meal Bag - Spanish
𝙈𝙀𝘼𝙇 𝘽𝘼𝙂 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙁𝙀𝘽𝙍𝙐𝘼𝙍𝙔 26
ECFE Online Registration for March & April Sessions is open! See attd. information. Feel free to call Fairmont Elementary School ECFE office with any questions. 235-6205.
𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑳𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑩𝑬𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑼𝑳𝑻𝑺
Fairmont High School Senior Ethan Grunewald has been named a National Merit Scholarship finalist. Grunewald is one of just five students from Fairmont who have received this honor in nearly two decades. Way to go Ethan. Congratulations on this prestigious honor!
Kindergarten Round Up for the 2021-2022 School Year
𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗚 - 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟭𝟮
CONGRATULATIONS Spelling Bee Champions
1st – Saadhvi Prakash
2nd – Dominick Lund-May
3rd – Jacob Kastning
Saadhvi and Dominick will participate in the regional bee for a chance to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Jacob will be an alternate. Good Luck!!
𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙊𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙍𝙊𝙒. 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙑𝙊𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂!
𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞-𝗨𝗣 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟱
𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟐𝟗
HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL EXPANSION COMMUNITY MEETING
MEAL PICK UP NEXT WEEK, TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦
All sophomores, juniors, and seniors - if you currently have a study hall, now is the time to apply for Honor Flex. Please see Mrs. Waterbury at the Service Window for information and an application. Applications are due back at the Service Window by January 28th.
𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟮𝟮
REMINDER that we are holding Early Childhood Screenings the 1st Tues of ea. month throughout the school year! Please see below for information re: scheduling your child's screening. NOTE: At this time screenings are being held via telephone - interview style. More information can be provided when you call to schedule.
𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟵
https://www.dropbox.com/s/imsvq2k82oey1h0/Fairmont%20Schools%20Video%201.11.mp4?dl=0
𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!
𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!
Due to the impending blizzard warning for our area, we will be handing out 3 day meal bags today, Thursday, January 14, 2021. The bags will include 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches. You can pick them up at the following locations:
Fairmont High School Door 10 from 11:00 – 1:00
Fairmont Elementary Main Entrance from 11:00 – 1:00
You may pick up bags for any child ages 0-18. You may also pick them up for other families if they can’t make it today.
HyVee Fuel Your School Promotion
𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦!!
𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐔𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏𝟏
𝙍𝙀𝘿 𝘽𝙐𝙇𝙇 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙃 𝙒𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 - 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉 𝙐𝙋 𝙉𝙊𝙒!
𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝙑𝙊𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝙀𝙓𝙋𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏
Please click on the link below if you would like to show your support for the Vocational Expansion Project at Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School
https://forms.gle/ks14LXA4C9KaqSjT8
Thank you!
𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟵. 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗢 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡!!
The link below provides course details and an opportunity to register.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vOVwSLayBUbiOv1u16QJba2M_KRRt31gO1eoCxBSqQQ/edit?usp=sharing
𝑻𝑰𝑷𝑺 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑻𝑨𝑳𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑲𝑰𝑫𝑺 𝑨𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺
REMINDER ~ ECFE Class begins this week!! Friday morning will be the 1st of our Jan/Feb sessions! If you have not enrolled/registered yet, now is the time! Please see information below on the classes offered and instructions for online enrollment/registration. NOTE: Once you complete the enrollment/registration process for your child, please call our office to choose your preferred class @ 235-6205.
𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞-𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟴
𝙈𝙀𝘼𝙇 𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙆𝘼𝙂𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙔, 𝙅𝘼𝙉𝙐𝘼𝙍𝙔 4
Meal Package for Monday, December 21
This week concludes our Nov/Dec session of ECFE classes. Our Jan/Feb session will include Tuesday classes on Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, and 23rd as well as our Friday class option on Jan. 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, and 26th. Please register through Skyward or if you don’t have an account, call 507-235-6205. See you in 2021!!
The Jr./Sr. High School Band Department's Indoor Marching Band Concert will be a Virtual Indoor Marching Band Concert. We hope you're able to watch it and enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crkvsDHgc-I&feature=youtu.be
Minnesota Helpline (English):
For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504
Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COVID-19 (Spanish) HOTLINE: 651-304-6145
Are you:
1. Seeking COVID-19 related support in your native language?
2. Needing help accessing resources such as food and housing?
3. Wanting additional information related to COVID-19?
Our specialists provide information in English and in Spanish regarding available resources, brought to you on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DqbSZvl673c2_bcWrPOWmbMgx1vV5K_0/view?usp=sharing
Hola querida familias Hispanas de nuestro distrito. Tenemos la alegría de presentarles a Karla Olson, nuestra nueva Coordinadora de enlace de la escuela primaria de Fairmont. Karla estará al servicio de las familias en la escuela primaria. Mientras tanto Natanael Moreno estará a tiempo completo en la secundaria y preparatoria de Fairmont. Por el momento para poder contactarse con Karla, el número de ella es 507.235.4503 y su correo electrónico permanente es kolson@fairmont.k12.mn.us.
REMINDER--ECFE Classes begin this week! Starting with our Friday morning parent/child classes kicking off this Fri. 11/6 & Tues. evening classes beginning next Tues. 11/10 (due to the presidential election tonight). Please see below re: how to register-we'd love to have you!
The preschoolers in Mrs. H’s Discovery Place preschool classes had a blast celebrating Black and Orange Day on Homecoming Friday!
Early Childhood Screening appointments are available for this coming Tuesday [11/3] between 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.. Please call 235-6205 for an appointment if your child is between the ages of 3 & 5!
Winter ECFE Classes! Please read the below information carefully (a couple of corrections have been made & addtl. instructions added). Note the changes in in-person classes offered; class times; and cost of classes…including Virtual Parenting Times offered!
Awesome Message for All!
The ECFE Family Fun Night at Fairmont Elementary for tonight, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 has been CANCELLED!!
Fall 2020 Screenings
Fall 2020 Early Childhood Screenings
Homecoming 2020 (Part 1)
Candidates Nomination Video
https://youtu.be/YAOgZOkrK9g
FHS HOMECOMING 2020 - Click on the link below.
Homecoming Activities will be divided into two seasons. We will celebrate a few of our traditions September 21 - 25. We will celebrate the rest (hopefully) in the spring. We cannot gather the student body, so technology will be used for communication.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1or9hLfUB4PaCinm2OUi7wzWEJBYWYm6aT5lA5yNcUx8/edit?usp=sharing
Fall Pictures at Fairmont Elementary on Friday Sept 25
Homescreening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms
Follow the link below to view the recording of last night's zoom Back to School parent meeting. Fast forward to minute 7 for the start of the meeting.
https://bit.ly/Aug3BTSZoom
July 27th - This week's food bag
Reminder: K-2 Original Works project pickup today 11-1 @ Fairmont Elementary Horseshoe!
Discovery Place Preschool Information for 2020-2021 school year -Registration is open...enroll your student now!
KG - 2nd Gr. Original Works Artwork Projects have arrived -- see below for pickup information!
Reminder: Preschool online registration is open for your preschooler...register now!
Watch the class of 2020 Graduation ceremony here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AovUfTDXVH8& Congratulations, Cardinals! (Fixed Link)
One final farewell for Mrs. H’s four and five year old preschoolers who will be heading off to kindergarten next year! These awards were given to every student for all of their hard work in school and at home during the school closure. A special thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, daycare providers, and other special people that became honorary Distance Learning teachers. You are all incredible! 💗
Morning Class Awards Video:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zMkfa2WqIxUF6MXt-LmHNEdRddHnV7EB
Afternoon Class Awards Video:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GibVvtVIvxA2nmvdf7V5D_Z_SyI5PJVD
Check out this memory video of Mrs. Aukes’ class! They had a great year together. It may have been a little different than planned, but our memories will always be cherished! 😊
https://youtu.be/-N2Y_nbXUWs
It is recommended that children stay up-to-date on their immunizations during the COVID-19 outbreak to prevent outbreaks of other infectious diseases. Due to this recommendation, Faribault & Martin County Public Health is resuming immunization services, by appointment only. Precautions are in place to keep you and your child as safe as possible during the appointment.
To schedule an appointment or to ask questions, please contact Candi at 507-238-4757 in Martin County or 507-526-3265 in Faribault County.
Good Morning Cardinals! There are only 5 school days left, which means this is the last Music & Movement video for distance learning. Get up & join us in doing the DINOSAUR STOMP! Make sure to check out the video to see who our special guests were this week!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yTLL3iVSXDWEbaHQuoB_we4yCE8upJav/view?usp=sharing
Fairmont Elementary Parents -
June 1st will be our last day of distribution pick up and drop off.
We will have only 1 time slot for pick up and drop off on June 1st. It will be from 10:30 am-1:00 pm.
Things to return on June 1st:
* Technology (Chromebook or iPad with charger)
* Library Books
* Thank you/Goodbye letter to your teacher
We will also be having a reverse parade with staff members lining the sidewalks to wave goodbye to parents and students. Please bring your child(ren) in your car so they can wave goodbye to their teachers too.
Thanks for all you have been doing during this distance learning. It has been a unique way to end a school year. If you have questions about the
2020-2021 school year please reach out to the main office.
Have a wonderful summer!
Discovery Place Preschool - Registration open for 3 y.o. & 4 y.o. preschoolers - Register today!
It's not too late to register your kindergarten-age student for school in the fall!
Please register your child online using the instructions below.
Call with any questions you may have. 238-4487
Hey there Cardinals!!!!! Here is your weekly Music & Movement video for the week! Get moving, smile & have fun!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S_by992AIF_fxvUM8z9woFzEUwDchtEa/view?usp=sharing
HEY CARDINALS!!!!!! Happy Wednesday!!!! GET MOVING! You do not need to be set up exactly like us ... like I say in the introduction, improvise and use whatever you have .... just feel the beet & "Drum" along!!!!
The most important take-away is to just keep your body moving! Add a video or picture of your kids or family doing the routine in the comments below!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jMCyufBjvzs6p_noTtXjznVyt872FSjC/view?usp=sharing
YMCA Chalk Challenge
Here is a video of Fairmont Area Schools students celebrating their AWESOME teachers during teacher appreciation week.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11fBOTNwmg5YwpO7cYqJgc0JhlOen4PuU/view?usp=sharing
Seniors: If you are interested in delivering the Senior address at Commencement, please visit this link and submit your Intent to Audition.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jSAeQYcbsHvH8MnHKnAnJPaX3qSVNFhQcIMXsXarNok/edit?usp=sharing
Discovery Place Preschool Registration for 2020/21 Reminder
Attention Seniors!
Cap & Gown Handout: May 15th
Times:
7:30-8:30
11:30-12:30
5:00-6:00
Students will pull through the horseshoe and pick up from their car. We will have everything inside Door 14.
If they don’t pick up during that time they can stop into the main office.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Grateful for all of the teachers in our area everyday, but wanted to shout out a special thanks today!!
Fairmont Elementary Food Distribution for Mon. 5-4
Thanks for all you are doing families!
We miss you all!💕
https://youtu.be/N63tvQBwSSw
Hey Fairmont Elementary! Check out this video by Mrs. Labes & Ms. Breamer! Grab a bucket and something to use as drumsticks and learn a drumming routine to "It's Raining Tacos!"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zQcVyTkIXNqgXBedr7FbSrayIpIHAFZU/view?usp=drives Skype
SAME STORM, DIFFERENT BOAT ...
We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa.
For some, quarantine is optimal. A moment of reflection, of re-connection, easy in flip flops, with a cocktail or coffee. For others, this is a desperate financial & family crisis.
For some that live alone they're facing endless loneliness. While for others it is peace, rest & time with their mother, father, sons & daughters.
With the $600 weekly increase in unemployment some are bringing in more money to their households than they were working. Others are working more hours for less money due to pay cuts or loss in sales.
Some families of 4 just received $3400 from the stimulus while other families of 4 saw $0.
Some were concerned about getting a certain candy for Easter while others were concerned if there would be enough bread, milk and eggs for the weekend.
Some want to go back to work because they don't qualify for unemployment and are running out of money. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine.
Some are home spending 2-3 hours/day helping their child with online schooling while others are spending 2-3 hours/day to educate their children on top of a 10-12 hour workday.
Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it and some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it. Others don't believe this is a big deal.
Some have faith in God and expect miracles during this 2020. Others say the worst is yet to come.
So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.
Each of us will emerge, in our own way, from this storm. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, actually seeing.
We are all on different ships during this storm experiencing a very different journey.
~Unknown author
This is worth watching 😊
https://youtu.be/SxR_1kf6G2M
Original Works Magnet Projects for Kindergarten-2nd Grade Spring 2020 Projects
Looking for a fun free family activity?
Join readers across Minnesota. Access the free online book and enjoy an awesome story. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.
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Discovery Place PreK Registration for School Yr 2020/21 Reminder
Original Works Magnet Projects for Kindergarten-2nd Grade Spring 2020 Projects
Fairmont Elementary School - A reminder that there is NO school or child care on Friday, April 10 or Monday, April 13.
Distance learning packet pick up and drop off will be Tuesday, April 14.
Discovery Place Preschool Registration Reminder for school year 2020/21
Fairmont Elementary has a Homework Helpline to answer questions you may have during your distance learning!
Discovery Place Preschool Registration Reminder for school year 2020-21
Discovery Place Preschool Registration Reminder!
Discovery Place Preschool Registration for Upcoming School Year 2020-21!!
Discovery Place Preschool Registration Reminder for School Year 2020-21
What Every Kid Needs to Know about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-every-kid-needs-to-know-about-the-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-tickets-99881837264
This 1 hour webinar is designed for elementary, middle, and high school children, their parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, school administrators, and anyone who is interested in getting information on the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. The webinar will use medically accurate and age appropriate content for 5-13 year olds. The content will focus on basic facts related to the science and public health along with frequently asked questions about how the coronavirus impacts things that matter to children like their friends, pets, vacations, etc. Webinar log in details will be sent 1 day before the webinar.
Aqui esta la informacion que su estudiante estara trayendo a casa despues de la escuela el dia de hoy. Por favor lea el paquete cuidadosamente.
Here is the information that your child will be bringing home after school today. Please read the packet carefully.
NOTICE - BUS STOP CHANGE - 3/16/2020
No Targeted Services next Tuesday, March 17, at Fairmont Elementary
Family Fun Night & Discovery Place Open House & Registration
Please remember to sign your student up for kindergarten next year. Enroll online on our Fairmont Area Schools website. fairmont.k12.mn.us
Please call with any questions you have. 507-238-4487
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO ORDER! Order your umbrella today!!
Perfect for spring & fall sports or any of your outings!
Order by email to: dstrophiesmn@gmail.com or stop at D&S Trophies by Friday, March 13!
Sample umbrellas available at FHS Office and D & S Trophies, downtown Fairmont. Two sizes available: Manual Golf Umbrella $35 each (60" arc) and Folding Umbrella $25 each (42" arc)
This fundraiser supports the FHS Cardinal Activities Fund. Please forward to Friends, Family and Alumni!
Students in Mrs. Bass' class are excited to celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Day by giving special notes to bus drivers.
100th day fun with Mrs. Walters friends and Officer Hagert!
Kindergarten Round-up open house is this Thursday, February 27th from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm!
The Fan Bus sign up for the Wrestling State Team Competition is on Monday, Feb. 24, and Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Martin County West & Fairmont High School Offices from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Red Bulls compete on Thursday, February 27 at the Xcel Energy Center. GO RED BULLS!
Unfortunately, due to low ticket sales, this fundraiser event has been cancelled.
Family Fun Night this coming Tuesday, Feb. 18th! Hope to see you there!
Mrs. Walters class says thank you for the Scholastic books!
Don't miss out on this FUNdraiser event!!
Fairmont Elementary Kindergarten Round Up. Thursday, February 27th from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Prom Take 2 Fundraiser
Know the symptoms of the "flu"
https://youtu.be/RvN2upZYBOs
The Junior High Play is rescheduled for Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. Both performances will start at 7:00 pm. Free Admission for all!
Prom Take 2 Fundraiser Event!! Please join us at Interlaken Golf Club on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 from 8pm-12am. We will have food, fun, dancing, and drinks. You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prom-take-2-tickets-90251612001 or at HyVee (Feb.3-17).
ECFE January Family Fun Night - Come out and join the fun!
Congrats to our Spelling Bee medalists: 1st –Dominick Lund-May-7th 2nd–Clark Hazard-5th 3rd–Joshua Walders-6th Dominick and Clark will advance to SCSC Regional Bee at SCC in N Mankato to vie for advancement to Scripps Natl Spelling Bee in the Washington, D.C. area. Good luck!
The Junior High Play is this weekend! The cast and crew, comprised of 7th & 8th graders, have been rehearsing since November. Hope you can join us - Free Admission!
Thank you to the Fairmont Girls Hockey team for their donation of hats and mittens for students at Fairmont Elementary.
Mrs. Rodning's 5th grade class chose to bring in donations for the Humane Society and local Food Shelf this Christmas. The Humane Society was thrilled with their generous donations of pet supplies and money! ❤️
Grinch day fun in Mrs. Walters’ room!
ECFE December Family Fun Night is Tuesday, December 17th
The Student Council's Annual Food Drive is underway! If you are interested in supporting a grade level in our annual Hunger Games Competition, please contact Sara Gudahl at the High School. Donations of money or non-perishable food items are appreciated!
Mrs. Luhmann's 4th grade class is pictured with their Junior Achievement volunteer, Markie Vicenti from 3M. The students recently completed the program about entrepreneurship. They learned about the risks and rewards of starting up a business including supply chain and problem solving.
Thank you to Rotary for your generous donation to the Fairmont Elementary Elf Shop.
Pictured are Stephanie Busiahn and Erik Karre
Fairmont Debate had an awesome weekend! The team of Emily Kerekes and Weston Loughmiller were 2nd of 49 teams going into the JV quarter-finals and all teams ended the tournament with a winning record at the JV/ Novice State Tournament at South Saint Paul High School.
Mrs. Anderson’s class had so much fun showing off all they have been practicing in music! What a great Christmas concert! Thanks Mrs. Shimon!
The first graders did a wonderful job at their Christmas Concert today!
Correction about the meal for Tuesday, Dec 17th at our ECFE event. We will be having yummy french toast sticks, bacon, applesauce, orange juice, and hot chocolate with marshmallows 🎄
The first graders did a wonderful job at their Christmas Concert today!
Fairmont Jr Sr High School Principal Alex Schmidt was pleased to accept on behalf of the school a generous CRC grant from 3M. These resources will be used for a variety of STEM related innovation projects. Thank you community partners for making a difference in student's lives.
Reminder of the Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade Christmas concert tomorrow, Thursday, Dec 5th.
Kari Duehlmeyer and Andy Traetow, representing Fairmont Elementary, received a generous grant from 3M which has allowed Fairmont Elementary to purchase items going into the up and coming Makerspace. The purchase of a SMART Board TV was possible with this grant along with a few other hands-on materials. Employees of 3M were thrilled to see the progress so far in the creating of the Makerspace/STEM space and excited to see future projects!
Superintendent Joe Brown and Guidance Counselor Scott Geerdes took a group of Fairmont High School students to Mason City, IA for this great learning opportunity today!
We want to get the word out about a small change in our December ECFE calendar. Our Special Saturday Holiday event planned for Dec. 14th has been changed to Tuesday, Dec. 17th. The event will be from 5:30-7pm. It will be the same activities and plans we had for the special Saturday event, except since it will be in the evening there will be a supper meal instead of a light breakfast. Santa will be there!!! It is $5/family. Families who attend our regular Tuesday evening ECFE class will get in for free. Families with a pass to our Family Fun Nights can use their pass to attend. Please let us know if you have any questions.😊
Fun on Mickey Mouse day with Mrs. Walters and her class.
ECFE was blessed by some women at the United Methodist Church in Fairmont. They made and donated these adorable activity quilts. They will be used in our Early Childhood program at home visits and during infant class. Thank you very much!!
We are also very thankful for the generous donation from the ECFE Parent Advisory Board which paid for 1/2 of our new Culligan filtered water system and water dispenser. We utilize it daily and have noticed how helpful it has been to our Early Childhood Program. Thanks so much!!
We are grateful this week to announce that some thoughtful supporters of ECFE have offered to provide 4 sponsorships for Session 2 of our Infant Class. Session 2 begins on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 and meets from 5:30-6:30pm for 6 weeks. If you would like to attend our evening ECFE infant class and need help with the class fee in order to do so, please stop in the Fairmont Elementary School Office to talk to Kari or Sarah in the Main Office. Just mention you heard about the sponsorships and would like to register for class.
Congratulations to our Diaper Drawing winner, Erica Berhow! She registered for the second session of our evening infant class and won our drawing for a free box of diapers sponsored by the ECFE Parent Advisory Board.
Reminder that a meeting to start planning Post Prom is tonight. Please join us to start making decisions and start divvying out tasks. We are looking for a lot of helpers so that the process is a team effort and easier for all involved. We are meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Room 1009 at Fairmont Elementary School. Enter Door #1 and head down the left hallway. Please contact Steph Johnson (Steph@MCSAPCoalition.com) or Sandy Soelter (ssoelter@fairmont.k12.mn.us) if you have any questions or are interested, but can't attend the meeting. Thanks!
Fairmont Elementary Staff collected over 500 books to be given out to local children as part of our American Education Week celebration November 18-22. The 4th grade team distributed the boxes of free books to local businesses.
Thanks so much to Valerie Torres for donating these large pumpkins to ECFE. We are looking forward to using them for a fun activity at our Family Fun Night this Tuesday, November 19th!
Thanks so much to Valerie Torres for donating these large pumpkins to ECFE. We are looking forward to using them for a fun activity at our Family Fun Night this Tuesday, November 19th!
Thank you so much to Tom and Matt Izen for the generous donation from Slumberland!! These two chairs will be perfect for “Open Parenting Time” discussions parents and I have. It completes the fresh new look in our Parenting Room. Thank you!!
ECFE’s November Family Fun Night is Tuesday, Nov. 19th from 5:30-7pm. Please bring your birth to 5-year-old child(ren) for fun activities and walking tacos for supper. 🍁
Mrs. Walters’ class enjoyed learning about adjectives through various mindset “body parts’.
Mrs. Walters’ class enjoyed learning about adjectives through various mindset “body parts’.
These guys knocked out the Halloween puzzle in only a few days!
Mrs. Traetow and Mrs. Schmidt’s first grade classes had so much fun on their visit to the Martin County Library. Thanks for having us!
Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Haase, and Mrs. Walters’ first grade classes had so much fun on their visit to the Martin County Library. Thanks for having us!
Great job this weekend to the Fairmont Debate Team competing at their first tournament of the season at Mayo High School in Rochester!
Come on out to the Football Tailgate sponsored by Lakes FM & Hy-Vee! Serving: Taco in a Bag, Cookie & Water for $5 between 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Mahoney Field!
Don't forget to bundle up in pink for tonight's PINK OUT in support of TACKLE CANCER. A night of donations & raffles. It's a Great Day to be a Cardinal!!
The first donation level for the Randy Shaver Cancer Fund was reached by lunchtime today. Thanks to Brad Johnson and Mark Hernes for being first in line...let's keep the donations coming, FHS!
Tackle Cancer *PINK OUT*
Come join us at the Homecoming Feed tonight from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Mahoney Field. The tailgate is sponsored by Rosen's Diversified, Inc., Minnesota Motor Bus and Partners in Education! Good Luck to the Cardinal Football Team!
Queen Macey Bearson & King Dan Betts! Congratulations!
Congratulations to the 2019 Fairmont High School Homecoming Queen Macey Bearson & Homecoming King Dan Betts! It's a Great Day to be a Cardinal!!
Come join us for the Soccer Tailgates this week on Tuesday and Thursday at the Jeffery Kot Fields. Serving starts at 4:30 pm. After the tailgates, stay & watch the Cardinals!! Pack the STANDS! Go Cards!
Amazing families, special times with their kids, and parenting time made for an awesome Friday morning at ECFE!!
Hadley Solberg is showing Fairmont Cardinal pride with his unique Lego creation.
FHS Homecoming 2019! Homecoming Candidates will be announced at a school lyceum on Friday, September 27 at 2:00 pm.
We are excited for our regular ECFE classes to start this week!! Have you registered?
Our parent and child classes for 1-5-year-olds (with sibling care available) have limited spots left. These classes are Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7pm and Friday mornings from 9:30-11am. The cost is $90 for the school year or you can pay $10/month.
Our Baby classes have no separation...your baby gets to stay with you the whole class. These classes are Wednesday evenings 5:30-6:30pm (3 sessions each 6-weeks long, each session costs $15) starting Oct 2nd. Or we also have Baby Class Friday Mornings from 8:30-9:30am is which is $90 for the school year.
Please join us to create a great foundation for your child as well as to meet other parents and get support in this wonderful yet challenging role.
Come join us Friday night at the Profinium Tailgate Party and then stay for the Fairmont Cardinals vs. Waseca Bluejays football game! Go Cards!
For All Home Football Games!
On Friday, come join us at Bank Midwest's Tailgate Party. Proceeds go to Fairmont Cardinal Booster Club.
First Farmers & Merchants Bank makes donation of school supplies to Fairmont Jr Sr High School. Thank you for your generosity!
We’re thrilled to announce Fairmont Area
School District’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria
menus, news updates, even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Lo2mcf or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2JDrWqs.
Welcome to our new website! We are currently working to make sure that everything is working properly - Thank you for your patience.