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Fairview Elementary School

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Posted Date: 07/20/26 (07:48 PM)
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Fairview Elementary School

Learning for ALL!

July 20, 2026
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From the Principal's Desk:

Dear Fairview Elementary Families:

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! My name is DeQues McClain, and I am honored to serve as the new principal of Fairview Elementary School.

I am excited to join the FES family and look forward to getting to know our students, families, staff, and community. Fairview Elementary has a strong tradition of caring for students and providing them with the foundation they need to succeed, and I am grateful for the opportunity to become part of that work.

Our staff is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where every child feels supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. We will work each day to help our students grow academically, build confidence, develop positive relationships, and become responsible members of our school community.

A strong partnership between families and the school is essential to student success. I encourage you to stay connected, communicate with your child’s teachers, participate in school activities, and reach out whenever you have questions or need support.

Thank you for trusting us with your child. I am excited to begin this journey with you and look forward to making this a fantastic year for our Cardinals!

Sincerely,

DeQues McClain
Principal, Fairview Elementary School
 

Back to School Information:

Important Dates:

  • July 22 at 5:00 PM | Class lists will be posted on July 22 at 5:00 PM on the front doors and shared through ParentSquare.
  • July 23 | 5:30-7:00 PM: Open House
  • July 29 | First day of school!

Be Ready on Day 1!

New & Returning Student Registration
Registration for new and returning Camden Fairview students is open now. Families should complete online registration as soon as possible and upload all required documents to help ensure schedules are finalized before the first day of school. 

School Supplies & Immunization Requirements:
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All About FES:

🕗 School Hours
  • Start Time: 7:55 AM
  • End Time: 3:00 PM

🚗 Arrival & Dismissal
Drop-Off Begins: 7:30 AM
  • Car Riders: Dismissed at 3:00 PM
  • Bus Riders: Dismissed at 3:05 PM
  • Walk-Ups: Dismissed at 3:15 PM

🍽️ Meals
Breakfast Served: 7:30-8:00 AM
Lunch Times: 
  • Kindergarten Lunch 10:30-11:00
  • First Grade Lunch 11:05-11:35
  • Second Grade Lunch: 11:40-12:10
  • Third Grade Lunch: 12:15-12:45
All students eat free this year!

📲 Stay Connected
  • Download ParentSquare! 
  • Website: cfsd.k12.ar.us
  • Social Media: @CFSDCardinals
  • Front Office Phone: (870) 231-5434

👕 Dress Code Highlights
  • Closed-toe shoes required.
  • Shorts, skirts, leggings, and dresses must be appropriate for school.
  • See details in student handbook.

💡 Quick Tips
  • Bring backpack & clear water bottle daily
  • Label jackets and lunchboxes
  • Check backpacks/folders daily
  • Medications must be brought by a parent/guardian to the nurse

🕗 Attendance
  • Tip: Be on time! Instructional time is critical - every minute counts!
  • Tardy: arriving after 8:00 AM or leaving more than 10 minutes before dismissal
  • 1/2 Day Absent: arriving after 9:00 AM or leaving 11:30-2:00
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🚗 FES Car-Line 101

Car-Rider Dismissal @ 3:00 PM
  • Enter off Fairview Rd. ➝ Dogwood St. ➝ left into car line circle.
  • Form a double line, then merge later at the sign.
  • Have your car tag number visible at pickup. No tag? You’ll be asked to pull over and show ID.
  • Returning families: continue using last year’s tag. New students will receive a tag.
  • Pull forward to the farthest of the 4 pickup spots.
  • For safety, students should enter/exit from the rear driver’s side.
  • At drop-off, students should be ready to go - backpack on, seatbelt off, no devices, and goodbyes said!
  • Students not picked up by 3:20 PM will wait in the front office.

Attendance & Transportation 101:

🕗 Attendance Matters!
At FES, we believe that #AttendanceMatters!
Every day in school is a chance to learn, grow, and build a strong academic foundation. Starting in kindergarten, good attendance is linked to higher achievement and future success.

  • 🔔 No early check-outs after 2:30 PM to avoid disrupting end-of-day instruction.
  • 🪪 Be ready to show photo ID when checking out students or entering the building.
  • 🚫 No parking in the front bus lane. Please use a front parking lot when walking your child inside.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Students will only be released to adults listed in their PowerSchool registration.

🚶 Walker Dismissal @ 3:15 PM

  • Park in a front lot and wait in your vehicle until all buses have departed.
  • Bring your car tag to the front entrance.
  • Our team will escort your child to you.
  • For safety, please do not enter the building during dismissal.

🚌 Bus Dismissal @ 3:05 PM

  • Teachers guide students from class to their bus.
  • Help us keep bus routines consistent — daily changes disrupt the process.

To request a transportation change:

  • 📩 Send a written note in your child’s folder, or
  • 📧 Email Ms. Nixon at hnixon@cfcards.net, cc your child’s teacher. Include: Student name, teacher, and destination address
  • 🚫 No changes accepted after 2:00 PM

✅ Thank you for helping us start the year strong!

We’re looking forward to a safe, smooth, and successful school year! ❤️🤍

#WeAreCamdenFairview #EveryCardinalEveryDay
 

Readers are Leaders!

Check out the K-3 Home Guide to Reading Success!

At Fairview Elementary, we believe reading success starts with strong partnerships between home and school. To support our K–3 families, we’re sharing the Home Guide to Reading Success — a simple, fun handout full of easy strategies to help your child grow as a reader.


Let’s work together to make reading a daily part of family life!
Home Guide to Reading Success
 

Important links:

Stay Connected: District News
26-27 CFSD Calendar
Lunch Menus & Times
Our Website
 

Thank you, FES families!

At FES, our mission is to engage students and adults to ensure high levels of learning for ALL and celebrate growth.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Classroom concerns should always be shared with your child's teacher first. Click the website link below for our employee directory, which allows you to email your child's teacher.

You can reach out to FES administrators in the following ways:


  • (870) 231-5434
  • dmcclain@cfcards.net
  • www.fes.cfsd.k12.ar.us