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Fairview Elementary School

Opportunities for Every Cardinal Every Day!

FES: Weekly Update

Posted Date: 08/17/26 (06:26 PM)


FES: Weekly Update

Learning for ALL!

August 17, 2026
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Announcements & Reminders:

There is no school on Friday, August 21. Have a happy August Break, and enjoy the long weekend! To see all the student holidays, staff PD days, and Early Out Wednesdays, check out the 2026-27 Calendar & Calendar Overview on the CFSD website!

The first bell rings at 7:55 AM, and dismissal is at 3:00 PM. Please help your child arrive on time and ready to learn.

Grandparents Lunch is set for September 4! We're excited to celebrate and honor our Cardinal Grandparents with special luncheons in the month of September! Please share these dates with the grandparents and loved ones in your child's life. Lunch forms will be sent home soon. We can't wait to see our students' loved ones join them for this special time together!
  • September 4: FES Grandparents Lunch
  • September 14: Ivory Intermediate Grandparents Lunch
  • September 17: ECEC Grandparents Lunch

The character trait of the month for August is Empathy. Empathy means caring about how others feel and treating them with kindness and respect. When we choose empathy, we help make Fairview Elementary a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and included.Β 

Please encourage your child to show their CARDS:
C – Caring
A – Always Learning
R – Respectful
D – Do the Right Thing
S – Safe

Remind them that we show CARDS when we:
  • Walk in school.
  • Raise our hand to speak.
  • Listen to the speaker.
  • Are kind to everyone.
  • Clean up after ourselves.

FES Car Tags:

Our new car tags will be distributed this week! We appreciate your patience as we transition to the new car tags and are thankful to Farmers Bank & Trust for partnering with us to make sure our car line operates safely and efficiently.
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Upcoming Events:

This Week:

August 18: CFSD School Board Meeting | 6:30 PM

August 21: No School - August Break

Looking Ahead:

August 26: 1-Hour Early Out Wednesday

September 4: FES Grandparents Lunch

September 7 - 11: Labor Day Break

September 21: 2-Hour Early Out & Parent Teacher Conferences 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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All About FES:

School Hours:

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

πŸš— 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:Β 
  • 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

Dress Code Highlights:


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

Attendance & Transportation 101:

πŸ•— Attendance Reminders:
  • πŸ”” No early check-outs after 2:30 PM to avoid disrupting end-of-day instruction.
  • πŸͺͺ 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.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 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 β€” daily changes disrupt the process.

To request a transportation change:
  • πŸ“© Send a written note in your child’s folder, or
  • πŸ“§ 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

βœ… Thank you for helping us start the year strong!

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

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Important links:

Stay Connected: District News
26-27 CFSD Calendar
Lunch Menus & Times
Our Website
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Thank you, FES families!

At FES, our mission is to engage students and adults to ensure learning and growth for ALL. Learning is required!

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.

You can reach out to FES administrators in the following ways:
  • (870) 231-5434
  • dmcclain@cfcards.net
  • www.fes.cfsd.k12.ar.us