Fairmount Families Week END Report

Spring has officially arrived—but this week reminded us that winter isn’t quite ready to say goodbye just yet! Despite the mix of sunshine and snow, our students enjoyed time outside and even caught a rainbow!

We are incredibly proud of the large number of students who participated in Young Authors this year. Their creativity and dedication to writing were truly inspiring! Be sure to check out the newsletter below for a list of our grade-level and school winners.

Additionally, I want to recognize our 3rd-6th graders for their focus and perseverance during their first week of IAR testing. They have done a fantastic job, and we are so proud of their efforts! Additionally, a shout-out to all of our teachers and staff members who support our students as they navigate these assessments.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Lisa Niforatos

Be sure to follow me on X/Twitter @Fairmount58.

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3rd-6th grade students will continue Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing next week. These assessments provide valuable insights into student learning and growth.

We appreciate your continued support in ensuring your child arrives on time each day, as a smooth start to the morning helps set the stage for positive engagement in testing. A good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast can also make a big difference in helping students do their best.

Details regarding testing schedules for each grade level are included below. Thank you for your partnership in supporting our students during this time!

Monday, 3/24: Grade 4 and 5 AM Testing

Tuesday, 03/25: Grades 3, 4 and 6 AM Testing; Grade 5 PM Testing

Wednesday, 03/26: Grade 4 and 6 AM Testing; Grade 3 PM Testing

Thursday, 03/27: Grade 3, 5 and 6 AM Testing

Friday, 03/28: No Scheduled Sessions (Make-Up Tests will be completed following Spring Break)

Please be aware that due to testing schedules, there are designated days when students may not have accelerated math and/or gifted classes. Additionally, during the two weeks of testing, students may attend their specials at a different time than their usual schedule.

We are excited to share that the students collectively earned their school-wide reward during the month of February. They have once again filled our "Star Jar" as students continue to demonstrate respectful, responsible and safe behaviors both in and out of the classroom.

On Friday, March 28th, students will watch the movie, Monsters, Inc., which will be done as a grade level buddy activity. While this movie is a reward, it is also one that includes the themes of conquering your fears, friendship, the importance of looking beyond appearances, and the value of doing what's right, even when it's difficult.

If you do not want your child to participate in this school-wide viewing, please email your child's teacher by Wednesday, March 26th, so we can plan for an alternative activity during this time.

Thank you to our 6th Grade Ambassdors for voting for our Spring movie.

Save the Date as our 1st & 2nd graders present, "An Evening of Entertainment." Please look for additional details from Mrs. Sevilla.

Student Council will host a Spring Spirit Week during the week of March 24th. We’re excited to "spring" into a fun-filled week leading up to Spring Break!

Thank you to ALL the students who participated in Young Authors. We are truly impressed with your hard work and writing accomplishments. You should be very proud of yourselves because we certainly are.

Here are the winners for each grade level:

Kindergarten: Bryson G.

1st Grade: Ethan D.

2nd Grade: Marcus G. and Maks E.

3rd Grade: Elizabeth S.

4th Grade: Will L.

5th Grade: Lexi B.

6th Grade and School Winner: Nora D. and Emily N.

District 58 asks families to complete 2025-26 student registration by Monday, March 31 on the PowerSchool Enrollment platform. We ask the following groups to register online:

• All returning District 58 students

• All new District 58 students

• All current District 58 students (in grades preschool through 7) who will not attend District 58 next year. You will only need to answer two questions confirming your withdrawal.

• All outplaced District 58 students (these are students who attend a special education school/program not located at a District 58 school)

• All Grove Children’s Preschool students, after receiving admittance into the preschool program

Click here to learn more, including registration links.

Our PushCoin fee system recently sent 2025-26 fee invoices to most returning students entering grades 1-8 for next school year, regardless of registration status. Please note: all students must complete registration in PowerSchool for the 2025-26 school year. Receiving a fee invoice does not indicate that registration is complete. If you are uncertain whether you completed your child's registration, please log on to your PowerSchool Enrollment account and click on "Returning Student Registration" in the left hand navigation menu to check your registration status. Thank you.

Monday, March 24 is our next Professional Learning Monday. All students are dismissed at 2:00 p.m. according to their regular dismissal plan. Please be sure you have made arrangements for your child to be picked up from Fairmount at 2:00 p.m. each Monday.

Fairmount School is focused on a handful of school improvement goals this year that involve our ELA curriculum implementation, a supportive focus on the Zones of Regulation as well as targeted goals centered around ELA/Literacy for K-2 and 3-6. Each month we will provide information in our "Home Connection to Learning" section of the newsletter focused on one of these goal areas.

3rd-5th Grade Families: Check-out the information below that can be utilized to enhance your child's home to school learning connection. This includes what your child is currently learning about in their ELA.

Please note that there is NOT a Fun Lunch scheduled for March 21st. An error in the ordering system initially listed that date, however the next Fun Lunch will be Friday, March 28th, provided by Home Run Inn. Orders are due by Sunday, March 23rd at https://fairmount.h1.hotlunchonline.net/ ! If you had previously ordered for March 21st, your order will be delivered on March 28th, no need to reorder. For a list of all upcoming lunches, or answers to frequently asked questions about Fun Lunch, visit https://www.fairmountpta.com/events/fun-lunch . If you have any additional questions or have any trouble ordering, contact Tiffany Melnyk at funlunchorders@fairmountpta.com .

From Birthdays (or half-birthdays), Lost Teeth, Positive Behaviors and More... we love celebrating our Falcons!

We are so glad you are part of our school community! Whether this is your child's first or seventh year at Fairmount, we wanted to provide a fun way to get to know the many members of our teaching and school staff. We started this section two years ago and look forward to continuing it during the 2024-2025 school year. This year we have added a "school twist" for our staff.

Role at Fairmount: Secretary

Years at Fairmount: 1 Year

Favorite Subject in Elementary School: Science

Least Favorite Subject in Elementary School: English

Favorite Grade in School: 2nd Grade, our teacher was so kind and made learning fun!

A big part of why I became a Teacher/work in a school... is because I enjoy being around children. Also, having the summer 'off' is a nice bonus!

A memorable moment of my time in school was... when I received MVP for basketball and volleyball in the same year.

If I wasn't a teacher/didn't work in a school I would... an event planner or professional organizer!

IAR Testing for 3rd-6th Grade (see details above)

Spring Spirit Week (see details above)

03.24: Wear Orange!, Student Dismissal 2:00 p.m.

03.26: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Chess Wizards (for registered students)

03.27: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Young Rembrandts (for registered students)

03.28: PTA Fun Lunch, 12:45-2:45 p.m. School Wide Incentive Movie

Spring Break Begins!

03.31-04.04: Spring Break - School and Office Closed

4.18.25: No School

4.24.25: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Open House

4.28.25: 1st/2nd Grade Musical Performance (details above)

5.23.25: Last Day of School (if no emergency days used)

2024-2025 DG58 School Calendar (PDF)

Please note that information BELOW this point is repeated information that has been shared in a previous newsletter(s), but is still made available here for your reference.

Families of incoming Kindergarten students are encouraged to check our "One Stop Shop" for all things Kindergarten. The link to the newsletter can be found below and updates will be added periodically.

Fairmount Kindergarten Newsletter 2025-2026

Visit our Kindergarten Resource webpage for kindergarten resources and helpful information.

Trimester 2 Report Cards are now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. You can navigate directly to the portal by visiting dg58.powerschool.com. After logging in with your username and password, please scroll down to “Student Reports” on the left-hand side. If you need assistance signing into your account, please contact your child’s school office. For additional guidance on accessing student report cards, please see this link for written instructions, and this link for a video demonstration.

If your child's dismissal plan will be different (e.g. not taking the bus), please communicate this to both the school secretaries and classroom teacher as promptly as possible. This is especially important for our younger students, so we can support their dismissal process. In the event of a last-minute change (anytime after 11:30 a.m.), we ask that you please call the school office (630.719.5830) as staff members may not check their emails prior to daily dismissal.

Lisa Niforatos, Principal lniforatos@dg58.org

Jillian DeRango, Secretary jderango@dg58.org

Andrea Laama, Secretary alaama@dg58.org

Website: www.dg58.org/fa/

Location: 6036 Blodgett Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, USA
Phone: 630.719.5830
Twitter/X: @Fairmount58