Carnegie Math Visits
Fairview Elementary was fortunate to have John Lanphear visit during our math intervention blocks last week. John Lanphear is the Manager of School Partnerships at Carnegie Learning, which is the publisher of our Clear Math curriculum. He will return next month to continue to support our classroom teachers and support staff as they continue to implement Clear Math with fidelity.
Fairview Elementary was fortunate to have John Lanphear visit during our math intervention blocks last week. John Lanphear is the Manager of School Partnerships at Carnegie Learning, which is the publisher of our Clear Math curriculum. He will return next month to continue to support our classroom teachers and support staff as they continue to implement Clear Math with fidelity.
Meet our Fairview Ambassadors
Our 5th grade Ambassadors are student leaders who represent the school. Fairview Ambassadors are student leaders who represent our school with pride, kindness, and responsibility. They are role models for their peers and help build a positive school community. Ambassadors assist with special events, provide tours to new students and various other duties that help Fairview students.
At the end of this school year, any 4th grader interested in becoming an Ambassador can apply, and will be interviewed by 2-3 Fairview adults and the current Ambassadors.
On Friday afternoon, students were dismissed to walk to their Fairview Family location where they would meet up with a Fairview adult and 8-10 other students. During this time, they played the Koosh Ball Name Game to get to know each other better. After the activity, students were dismissed to return to their classroom and prepare for dismissal.
Join us this coming Monday for our FACE Team meeting!
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow due to a Teacher's Workshop. We will see students on Monday. Enjoy your long weekend with family and friends ❤️
Time to celebrate our September Students of the Month! (Part 1)
These awesome kids have been working hard, showing kindness, and being amazing role models for their friends. 💙 We are so proud of you!
Keep spreading kindness and keep being YOU.... because you’re amazing!
These awesome kids have been working hard, showing kindness, and being amazing role models for their friends. 💙 We are so proud of you!
Keep spreading kindness and keep being YOU.... because you’re amazing!
The library at Fairview Elementary is open for business!! Students visited the library last week to meet our First Christian volunteers. The volunteers explained the library expectations and read a book aloud to each classroom. Next time, students will get to browse the shelves for a good book and check out the book for the week.
Please read the following letter to all District 186 families to inform you of the assessments your child will be involved in these next few weeks. These assessments will provide our teachers and staff with valuable information that will guide their teaching and learning this school year. A hard copy of this letter should have or will come home this week. Any questions, please reach out to us!!
Friday Fire Drill
It was a beautiful day for a Fire Drill 🚒 Students and staff did an amazing job exiting the school building in a calm and quick manner. Teachers took attendance, all students and staff were accounted for and we were able to head back inside to return to learning. It is important that we practice safety drills in case of an emergency. Amazing job, Fairview!
It was a beautiful day for a Fire Drill 🚒 Students and staff did an amazing job exiting the school building in a calm and quick manner. Teachers took attendance, all students and staff were accounted for and we were able to head back inside to return to learning. It is important that we practice safety drills in case of an emergency. Amazing job, Fairview!
Students came to school to find that a Gaga Ball Pit had been installed over the weekend. We were fortunate to have a Boy Scout who offered to plan, organize, and raise funds for a community service project, and he chose Fairview Elementary! Our Boy Scout, Dalton organized this project and brought it to life with a team of friends and family. Thank you Dalton 💙💛
September Lunch Menu
Morning Drop-Off Car Riders : Families please review our morning drop off so that you can prepare yourselves for opening day - Monday, August 18th!! Click the link to review-
https://5il.co/1bvdu
https://5il.co/1bvdu
Boys and Girls Club Update
Many of you have inquired about the Boys and Girls Club program here at Fairview Elementary for the 25/26 school year. We just received notice that Fairview will NOT have a program at this time.
Unfortunately, the current trends in funding will not allow the Boys and Girls Club to serve in the same capacity as they have over the past five years. There are a handful of District 186 schools that will have the program, but they have a different funding source.
The Central Unit at 300 S. 15th Street in Springfield will remain open and fully operational. Information on registration for the after school program at the Central Unit is below:
Registration begins Monday, August 12th, at our Central Unit from 10am-5pm.
The after school program begins at Central Unit on Monday, August 18th.
Students participating in the after school program at the Central Unit will take a bus from Fairview to the Boys and Girls Club on 15th Street.
There will be a 'Back to the Club' registration event on August 14th. Please check their Facebook page for event times and locations.
Many of you have inquired about the Boys and Girls Club program here at Fairview Elementary for the 25/26 school year. We just received notice that Fairview will NOT have a program at this time.
Unfortunately, the current trends in funding will not allow the Boys and Girls Club to serve in the same capacity as they have over the past five years. There are a handful of District 186 schools that will have the program, but they have a different funding source.
The Central Unit at 300 S. 15th Street in Springfield will remain open and fully operational. Information on registration for the after school program at the Central Unit is below:
Registration begins Monday, August 12th, at our Central Unit from 10am-5pm.
The after school program begins at Central Unit on Monday, August 18th.
Students participating in the after school program at the Central Unit will take a bus from Fairview to the Boys and Girls Club on 15th Street.
There will be a 'Back to the Club' registration event on August 14th. Please check their Facebook page for event times and locations.
Fairview Families please join us for Meet the Teacher Night on Friday, August 15th from 4:30 -5:30 pm. We will meet in the gym for introductions and then families will be sent to their child's classrooms. It's highly recommended that school supplies are brought that evening. Can't wait to meet all of you!
Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
We’re excited to announce that registration for Project SCOPE, our before and after school care program for students K-5th is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
Project SCOPE provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours. Whether you need care before school, after school, or both, SCOPE offers flexibility and support for busy families.
You can sign up for Project SCOPE while registering your student for the upcoming school year. Just look for the SCOPE section during the online registration process.
Get registered today - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php
Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Live student performances
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
Calling all families with children entering Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year!
Make sure your student is ready for school this fall by taking them to the Walk-In Clinic for Kindergarten Immunizations at Sangamon County department of Public health! If you can't make this opportunity please make sure to schedule a back to school physical for your student with your primary care physician.
🗓 Monday, May 5th
🕝 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Sangamon County Department of Public Health
2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL
No appointment needed—just walk in! Getting your child’s immunizations done early helps ensure a smooth start to the school year.
WIN A $25 WALMART GIFT CARD!!!
We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. To help us understand how we are doing, we invite you to complete a brief survey. Click here to take the survey.
This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be used to celebrate our successes and identify areas for improvement as we prepare for 2025, this is called the Panorama survey. Please note, this is the first of 2 surveys you will be asked to complete this school year. Both are very important but have different data collected. The Panorama survey allows us to receive results quickly, enabling us to act promptly on your feedback. We will launch the 5Essentials Survey in late January, and the results will be used to plan for the next school year.
Panorama Survey:
Must be completed by January 10, 2025.
Complete one survey for EACH school your child(ren) attend(s).
The survey takes about ten minutes to complete.
Access the survey clicking this link.
Select Fairview from the drop down menu.
The survey is available in multiple languages. Above the District logo is a drop down menu where you can select your preferred language.
After you complete the survey, email amymiller@sps186.org, and in the subject, put your oldest student's name and grade and the word DONE. We will do a drawing for a $25 Walmart gift card when the survey is over.
Your voice is essential, and we hope you’ll take a few moments to share your perspective with us. Thank you for your continued partnership!
PROJECT SCOPE: As you know District 186 regular calendar students do not return to school until Tuesday, January 7 (Balanced Calendar students return January 14th). However, our SCOPE program for SCOPE students will still be in operation as scheduled for Monday, January 6, but run condensed hours and locations:
Tomorrow Monday, January 6, 2025 - Scope will be open from 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Locations:
Addams, Enos, Fairview, McClernand, Ridgely and Wilcox - report to Ridgely Elementary
Butler, Dubois, and Graham - report to Dubois Elementary
Black Hawk, Feitshans, Harvard Park, Hazel Dell, Iles, Laketown, Lee, Matheny and Southern View- report to Iles School
Lindsay, Marsh and Sandburg- report to Lindsay Elementary
