Hornet News

Dear Hornet Families,

Welcome to November!

We have so many things to celebrate from the month of October!

• All K-2 students completed the Dyslexia screener and very few students were flagged for the next steps. This is a great improvement from last year at this time.
• Our K-Kids donated $250 towards the LSP food pantry, shopped, and distributed to families. The other half of our K-Kids will do the same at the November 9th distribution.
• Data analysis during our RTI Tuesday allowed our staff to design intervention strategies for our most struggling students.
• All teachers participated in tier 1 instruction for teaching reading with Logic of English. As a district, we are learning how to incorporate scientifically research-based strategies to help our readers.
• All classes participated in Jacy House evidence-based lessons that empower them with strategies to prevent, recognize and respond appropriately to bullying, cyber-bullying, all types of abuse, and digital abuse dangers.
• Grades 3-6 completed the Too Good for Drugs program with Chief Deputy Blaes.
• Students, nominated by each teacher, are being recognized as students of the month. This has created another positive initiative to honor the work of those students who go above and beyond on a daily basis.
• Parent-teacher conferences were well attended and Quarter 1 success was shared.

We are excited to invite you to our Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10th. We will have a short assembly, honoring those who have served, with readings and song. Our program will begin at 9:00. Please enter through the gym door. We will have coffee and pastries for all families after the presentation and invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be open to all families from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on that Friday and 5:00-7:00 p.m. on the 15th. Students will have an opportunity to shop throughout the week.

The weather has turned cold very quickly. We believe in taking our kids out as much as possible. As long as the weather is above freezing with the wind chill, we will have outdoor recess. Please dress your child appropriately with a coat and hat. Do you need help with winter jackets? Please reach out to Mrs. McCann for community resources that can assist.

My goal is to be as transparent as possible as your leader. If there is anything we can do better, please let me know. You can always message me on Dojo, Facebook or Twitter. I am also available by email and phone. I will return your communication within 24 hours. Have a great month of November!

Be kind, be amazing, and ALWAYS be ready to F.L.Y.!

Mrs. Phillips

kphillips@fayette.k12.in.us

765-825-6261

Upcoming Dates:

11/1-20: Collection of boxed sides for LSP food pantry

11/3: Student of the Month celebration

11/3: 3rd grade field trip

11/5: Daylight Savings Time ends

11/7: Election Day

11/9 & 10: Bookmobile

11/9: LSP Food Pantry open (K-Kids helping with distribution)

11/10: Veterans Day Program

11/10-17: Scholastic Book Fair

11/13: World Kindness Day

11/16: Quarter 2 mid-term reports sent home

11/22-24: Thanksgiving Break

11/20: 3rd grade 4-H/Purdue Extension presentation

11/15: Family night at the Book Fair

11/30 & 12/1: Bookmobile

Each quarter, our instruction is focused on district developed priority standards. As a school, we monitor your child's growth in these standards through common formative assessments (CFAs). During WIN time, teachers differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each student, based on CFA data. You may hear your child discuss WIN time. Every child participates in this designated time for both math and reading. It is our way to ensure we have covered our priority standards and support your child in reaching mastery. If you have more questions about WIN time or CFAs, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Our K-Kids have picked the LSP food pantry as one service learning project this year. We are donating our time and resources to help build the products available at the pantry. As a district, we are asking each school to focus on one type of item to donate toward the pantry. FCE has boxed sides. Can you donate one item to the pantry? Please send in with your child throughout the month of November.

All parents/guardians are welcome to shop the book fair with their student on 11/10 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm or November 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Students will also have the opportunity to shop throughout the week.

All Veterans of Fayette Central staff and students are invited to attend our program. We will honor your service through readings and song. Please send in a picture, with your name on the back, to include on our Honorary Wall.

Dear Families,

This year to celebrate World Kindness Day (November 13th)

Fayette Central Elementary will be creating our very own Kindness Rock Garden!

We need your help in supplying rocks for the garden. Please send in a SMALL rock

(with a flat surface if possible) with your child by November 8th. The rock will be

painted by your student and placed in our garden. If you are unable to provide a

rock please let your child’s teacher know and we will make sure they have a rock

to paint. If you have access to extra rocks, please check with your child’s teacher

to see if extras are needed.

Thank you for your support!

Mrs. McCann

School Social Worker

Fayette Central Elementary

Mrs. Kirsten Phillips

Principal

#readytofly

Follow directions, Listen and learn, Your personal best

Email: kphillips@fayette.k12.in.us
Website: https://faycentral.fayette.k12.in.us/o/fayette
Location: 2928 North County Road 225 West, Connersville, IN, USA
Phone: 765-825-6261
Facebook: facebook.com/fayettecentral
Twitter: @FayCtrPrincipal

The Staff of Fayette Central believes that all students can learn given quality educational programs and a desire to learn. Through a cooperative effort that involves, family, school, and community, Fayette Central will provide a safe, educational environment which promotes learning. We will provide students academically and socially to function as independent, productive citizens and life-long learners.