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Wellness
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Open Court Basketball For
FPCS Staff
February 20 - April 2
Wednesdays
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
No basketball
on March 26.
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School
4320 West 220 Street
Fairview Park, OH 44126
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March 10, 2008
Issue 5 Vol. 1
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Welcome...
The Fairview Park City Schools E-Newsletter's purpose is to provide the Fairview Park Schools' community with important and current district news.
Board Report - designed to highlight special and important details that happened at the latest board meeting. Coming in January 2008.
All newsletters are sent once a month and archived on the FPCS Web site. |
Thank You Fairview Park
 On March 4, the city of
Fairview Park voters approved Issue 4, a seven mils renewal of an
existing tax levy for the Fairview Park City Schools [FPCS]. Issue 4 is
not a tax increase for residents.
"The passage of this renewal brings a stability to this district that
Fairview Park has not seen in decades," said FPCS Board President
Dennis Rehor. "By addressing our facility needs with Gemini and our
operational needs with the passage of this renewal, the Fairview Park
Schools, and the community of Fairview Park as a whole, is in a
position to flourish for many years to come. On behalf of the Board of
Education, I extend thanks to the community of Fairview Park for
showing such strong support of this renewal."
FPCS would like to thank the Fairview Park community for choosing to
pass Issue 4. Approval of the renewal will help the FPCS Board to stand
by their 2006 pledge to not seek new money for a five-year period
through 2011.
"The Board of Education and I are very thankful to the community for
the trust they have placed in us with the passage of this renewal,"
said Superintendent Brion Deitsch. "Our Treasurer Ryan Ghizzoni and I
will come to work everyday looking for ways to make our district better
for our kids in an efficient and cost effective manner. We are Fairview
Park."
Please join the board of education in celebrating the passage of Issue
4 at the next regular board meeting on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m.,
at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School, 4320 West 220 Street, Fairview Park,
OH 44126.
In the Know
In 2005 the Gemini Project, a joint city-school district venture, was
voted on by the community to consolidate school buildings and improve
facilities for the Fairview Park students and community. As a result,
the district opened the new Gilles-Sweet Elementary School building,
made renovations and technology upgrades to the high school and middle
school campuses, and improved athletic facilities. In addition, the
city was able to open the new Gemini Recreation Center in January 2008. |
District Approves Two-Year Calendar
2008-09 & 2009-10
 District officials approved the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school year
calendars.
One major change will include moving spring break to the fourth week of
March. This change will give our high school students the opportunity
to complete the Ohio Graduation Test before spring break, as well as,
provide kindergarten through eighth-grade students time to prepare for
the Ohio Achievement Tests scheduled for mid April.
Some important dates include:
2008-09 Calendar
August 20 - First day of school
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving holiday
December 22 - January 2 - Winter break
March 23-27 - Spring break
June 4 - Last day of school
2009-10 Calendar
August 20 - First day of school
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving holiday
December 21 - January 1 - Winter break
March 22-26 - Spring break
June 3 - Last day of school
For a complete breakdown of dates, please refer to the district Web site calendar at www.fairviewparkschools.org.
For further
information, contact
the
FPCS Communications Department at 440.331.5500 x1118.
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FPCS Kindergarten Registration
FPCS will host its annual Kindergarten Registration on Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Kindergarten registration is a smooth and easy way for parents to register their children entering Kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year.
To be eligible for Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years of age by September 30, 2008.
Registration packets may be picked up after February 15 at the FPCS Board of Education Office located at 21620 Mastick Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126.
Registration Schedule
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School is located at
4320 West 220 Street, Fairview Park, OH 44126.
Registration Requirements
- Certified birth certificate, baptismal record, U.S. passport or visa (I-20 student only visas are not accepted)
- Guardian papers
- Custodial papers, if divorced, or pending court case number
- Complete immunization record
- Driver's license or picture ID
- Two proofs of residency with your name and a Fairview Park address on both proofs.
- First proof of residency must be a signed lease, purchase agreement, mortgage statement or deed.
- Second
proof of residency must be a current utility bill, homeowner or tenant
insurance policy or a municipal income tax bill (RITA).
- Please notice that driver's licenses are not accepted as a proof of residency.
- If
living with relatives, in addition to the above stated requirements, a
notarized letter from relative stating that the custodial parent and
child(ren) are living with them is required. The relative and custodial
parent must also bring in a proof of residency to their address.
Students will not be enrolled without the required documents listed above.
Students
do not need to be present at the registration, but free baby-sitting
will be provided to those families who need to bring children.
For questions or additional information, please contact the FPCS Board of Education Office at 440.331.5500 x1113.
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Youth in Government Week
 The League of Women Voters hosted the Fairview High School Youth in
Government Week Feb. 19 - 22. Events included: speakers such as
Fairview Park Mayor Eileen Patton, Criminal Defense Attorney William
McGinty, Judge and former Cleveland Browns football player Dick
Ambrose, Fairview Park City Council President James Robatin, Fairview
Park City School District Board President Dennis Rehor, Fairview Park
City School District Board Vice President Brad Lamb, and Fairview Park
City School District Board Members Joe Shucofsky and Mark St. John.
In addition, the Board of Elections asked the students to
participate in a mock election. Election results included Barack Obama as the
Democratic Presidential Candidate and John McCain as the Republican Presidential
Candidate, Tenth Congressional District Democrat Dennis Kucinich and Republican
Jim Trakas for congress. Other items that included the two Fairview Park zoning
issues, the Fairview Park City School District levy renewal and the Cuyahoga
County levy renewal.
Youth in Government Week helps provide students with
a better understanding about national and local voting processes.
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Middle School Homework Help desk
A new program offered to students to help students complete their homework and receive additional instructional help at school.
On an as needed basis, students interested in homework assistance are free to attend the Homework Help Desk held Monday through Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
For additional information, call Lewis F. Mayer Middle School at 440.356.3510.
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District Dates
March 2008
3.12.08 - Kindergarten Registration
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School
3.21 - 3.28 - Spring Break
For more district dates and activities, please visit www.fairviewparkschools.org and click on calendar.
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Relay for Life
 Interested in participating in the Fairview Park Relay For Life on June 14, 2008?
Learn more about teams, Luminaria sales, sponsorship or survivor activities by contacting event chair Denise Devine at fpark_dd@leeca.org, 440.356.3543 or visit www.events.cancer.org/RFLfairviewparkOH.
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30th Annual Warrior Relays
Fairview High School Track and Field alumni, parents, coaches and staff are invited to participate in the 30th Annual Warrior Relays on Friday, April 25, 2008.
The Fairview High School boys track team began during the 1930s, and the girls track team began in 1975. Some former leaders include: Robert Montgomery, Richard Lord and Bill Bristow. In 1978, Ed Eiskamp coached track, and started the Warrior Relays.
In the Know...
Where: Fairview High School Athletic Track and Field
Reception after the meet in the School Cafeteria
When: Friday, April 25, 2008
4:00 p.m. Sign In
4:30 p.m. Warrior Relays
RSVP: Please contact Coach Rich Friel at rfriel@leeca.org.
Merchants may have their company logo displayed on the relay t-shirts for a donation of at least $10. For more information contact: Coach Rich Friel at rfriel@leeca.org.
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