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Make sure to show your Fairmount Spirit next week to acknowledge the dangers of using drugs!! Each day students and staff are challenged to participate in the theme of the day!!

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR STUDENTS ARE PRESENT AND ON TIME NEXT WEEK!!

The NWEA testing is a valuable opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned. To help your child feel ready for success, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Testing Dates: Testing will begin on October 21st. Please make sure your child is present and arrives on time each day.
2. Rest and Nutrition: A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast are key to staying focused. Please encourage your child to rest well the night before and eat a nutritious breakfast each morning.
3. Positive Mindset: Testing can sometimes feel overwhelming, but we want students to approach it with confidence. Encourage your child to do their best and remember that this is just one way we measure learning.
   
4. Support at Home: Practice some relaxation techniques with your child if they feel anxious, like deep breathing or positive affirmations. Remind them that their effort is what matters most.

We are proud of the hard work our students have put in this year, and we are confident they will do their very best.

Students had the opportunity to use their SOAR tickets to earn chances for two different prizes. Below see the winners and what they won!! This week students have a chance to win playing table tennis with Mr. Wood and another backpack filled with cool stuff!!

Here are the winners from last week!!

Absent from the photo: Faith Joseph

Below are the winners for the week of October 6th!!

Congratulations Faith Joseph and Jasmine Castonguay for winning lunch with three friends with Ms. Tlili!!

Congratulations Eleanor Fong and Col Neitz for winning a backpack filled with cool stuff!!

The Fairmount PTO will be holding a Fairmount Spirit Wear Fundraiser. Please use the following link to order Fairmount gear for your whole family!! The store is open until October 27th!! Don't miss out and order your items today!!

Welcome, Mr. Coburn!! He is one of our 5th grade teachers here at Fairmount!!

Mr. Coburn started in September and is so very happy to be here. Mr. Coburn grew up in Lincoln, and has lived in Maine his whole life. Prior to coming to Fairmount, he worked for the University of Maine and currently lives in Orono. He likes spending time outdoors working in his garden and going to theme parks with his family.

At our annual spaghetti dinner on October 24th, we will also be hosting a Title 1 Peak Event - Literacy Scavenger Hunt!! Please mark your calendars!!

Filling out this form helps us estimate attendance for planning purposes. While tickets won’t be sold in advance, we welcome donations. The suggested donation is $5 per person or $15 per family.

We are asking our amazing Fairmount families to help stock our Care Closet with healthy snacks! The Care Closet provides support for various student needs. One big area of support is snacks! Nutritious snacks make a big difference in helping students stay focused and energized throughout the day. If you're able to donate, we're looking for non-perishable, individually wrapped snacks like yogurt covered raisins, popcorn, granola bars, goldfish crackers, and a fan favorite Cheez-Its.

Donations can be dropped off at the school office anytime during regular hours. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and helps us take care of our Fairmount students!

At our PTO meeting last week, Shelly Morin and Rachael Rowland participated to explain how students receive additional assistance. If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Morin and Mrs. Rowland.

University of Maine Basketball is providing discounted tickets for families and staff of the Bangor School District. Check out the link below or use the QR code above for more information.

If you would like to get your student's pictures retaken or your student missed Picture Day in September - Retake-day is October 30th!!!

Please bring back the unwanted pictures on that day. If you are taking them for the first time or would like place an order for retaken pictures, just click "The Dreaded School Picture" to the left and use code 91707Z