Fairview Elementary
Reading Thunderbirds
November 2026
As we head into November, we are reminded of how much we have to be thankful for! We are grateful for our wonderful students, supportive families, and the amazing community that makes Fairview Elementary such a special place. Here are a few important updates and reminders for the month.
Fall Book Fair – November 3–5! 9:30 am - 3:30 pm We are excited to host our Fall Book Fair November 3–5! This is a great opportunity to stock up on some of your favorite books and discover a few new ones.
It's also a great time to get a head start on Christmas shopping! A new book and a cozy pair of pajamas make the perfect combination for Christmas Eve. What better way to spend the evening than snuggled up reading a new book together?
School Safety – November Lockdown Drill Each month, we practice a safety drill to help our students and staff know what to do in an emergency. This month, we will be practicing a LOCKDOWN Drill.
Lockdown: "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight."
A Lockdown is a safety procedure we practice to help keep everyone safe if there is a situation inside or near our school that requires us to stay in our classrooms.
During a Lockdown drill, students will practice:
- Staying quietly inside their classroom.
- Locking the classroom door and turning off the lights.
- Moving to a safe spot away from doors and windows.
- Listening carefully and following their teacher's directions.
Just like our fire and earthquake drills, practicing helps us know what to do so we can be prepared. We remind students that drills are simply practice, and their teachers are there to help keep them safe.
End of First Trimester The first trimester will officially end on Friday, November 13. Report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, November 18. Please take some time to celebrate your child's accomplishments and talk about their progress!
Ken Garff Read for Good – Keep Reading! Our school goal this year is to read 175,000 minutes! We are excited to see our students working toward this goal. Students have opportunities to earn prizes along the way, including a chance to win a bike! You can support your child's reading success by logging reading minutes at home. To log minutes:
- Visit fe.nsanpete.org.
- Click on Class Link.
- Use the QR code sent home last month to log in.
If you need another QR code or your child's login information, please call the front office. We are happy to help! Reading Rewards:
- 80 minutes – Earn a prize!
- 600 minutes – Earn a prize!
- 1,200 minutes – Earn a prize!
- Every additional 500 minutes earns another entry into the bike drawing!
Big Smiles Mobile Dentist Big Smiles Mobile Dentist will be visiting Fairview Elementary on January 14, 2027. A flyer with additional information and a participation form has been sent home with students. If you are interested in having your child participate, please review the information and return the necessary form.
Sight Buddies – November 12 Are you worried about your child's eyesight? Sight Buddies will be visiting on Thursday, November 12. If your child struggles with their vision and you would like them to be seen by an ophthalmologist and receive free glasses, please contact the front office by Friday, November 6. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, and we are excited to make this resource available to our students!
We are so thankful for our students, families, and the Fairview community. Thank you for the many ways you support our school and help our students succeed. We hope your November is filled with happiness, gratitude, and plenty of reasons to give thanks!