fairland elementary school
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Dear Fairland Families,
We are extremely excited to welcome you back to another great school year at Fairland
Elementary School. Our staff has been working hard to provide the conditions for success for
all our students. At our core, we believe it is important to continually improve our practices
in order to meet the needs of all students. In order to do so, Fairland’s staff is leading the way
for a school year of excellence focused on rigorous instruction, high impact instructional
practices, and creating a positive school climate and culture.
We pride ourselves on creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. As
we embark on a new year, we look forward to forging relationships with families to support
the success of our school. Our partnership with you is an important key to your child’s
success. We can’t wait to see you at school-wide events and in the school building.
This letter provides you with information about the opening days of school, Montgomery
County Public School’s calendar, some important policies, and the bus schedules. Keep it
handy, as it will answer many of the questions you may have as the school year begins.
Staff are working hard to prepare for the opening of school. If you are new to Fairland
Elementary School, we welcome you and your family to our community; if you are retuning,
we look forward to working with you and your child again this year. Enjoy your last days of
summer.
We will see you at the Open House on Friday, August 31st from 2:00—3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Lakeisha Lashley, Principal
Ms. Paula Summers, Assistant Principal
BACK TO SCHOOL
14314 Fairdale Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20905
Phone: 240-740-0640 Fax: 301-989-5769
FAIRLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Falcon Staff Changes for the Upcoming Year
Falcons Joining the Nest: We are excited to welcome several new and experienced staff members who will join the Falcon’s Nest!
Falcons Who Have Changed Positions and Grade Levels Within the School:
Falcons Who Have Left the Nest: We wish them the best for the upcoming school year.
First Grade:
Christine Mattingly
Third Grade:
Glenda Cole-Bobo
Allyson Jackson
Fifth Grade:
Tyrik Moore
SESS Teacher:
Katrina Helm
Part-time Art (.5):
William Wilson
Staff Development Teacher:
Ebony-Nicole Kelly
Megan Fearon—Kindergarten to Second Grade
Ekerin Shopshire—Kindergarten to Second Grade
Sandy White—Second Grade to Fourth Grade
Kimberly Barger—Third Grade to Second Grade
Rebecca Hessler—Second Grade to First Grade
Patricia Ysern—Second Grade to First Grade
Lisa Menter
Pam Bayles
Catriona Sutton
Valerie Strauss
Emma Merrick
Michelle Maloney
Sloane Soffer
Ryan White
Megan Herman
Angela Chery
Holly Cullum
Brittany Tull
Academic Intervention Teacher:
Mary Hawkins-Jones
Secretary:
Patrice Walsh
Music Teacher:
Franklyn Johnson-Williams
Fairland’s Open House will be held on
Friday, August 31st 2:00—3:00 p.m.
All parents and students are invited to come meet their teacher and visit the classroom.
Students must be accompanied by an adult. Class lists will be posted by noon in the front
window on Friday, August 31st.
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Students in Grades 1-5:
When students come to school on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, they should report to their
new classroom for this year, 2018-2019. There will be extra staff to help direct students.
Students in Kindergarten:
Staff members will greet the children attending kindergarten in the hall and take them to their
rooms on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 4, 2018
A tag for Kindergarten students will be provided at the Kindergarten Back to
School Night on Wednesday, August 29th. Remember to have your child’s tag
pinned on for the first day of school on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
The first day of school for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 is
Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
The instructional day for students begins at 9:25 a.m. and ends at 3:50 p.m. Students arriving
after the 9:25 a.m. bell are considered tardy and must be signed in by an adult at the front
office. In the morning, students are admitted to classrooms at 9:00 a.m. Students should not
be dropped off at school before 9:00 a.m. There will be no supervision for students before
that time.
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Back to School Night Information
Back to School Night for families of students in Kindergarten is scheduled
for Wednesday August 29, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Media Center.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the expectations for Kindergarten and
meet the 2018-2019 Kindergarten teachers. Fairland Families will also have the
opportunity to meet members of the 2018-2019 PTA Board and receive
information about PTA membership and upcoming events.
KINDERGARTEN BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
The Fairland Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) welcomes all Fairland families to
join us in supporting our students, staff, school and
community! The PTA sponsors events such as parent
meetings, school dances, book fairs, fundraisers, cultural
arts assemblies, and staff appreciation, and also supports
the school with funds to help pay for field trips and other
needs. We hope every Fairland family will join us to help
with this important work. You can become a PTA
member by signing up at the PTA table at Back-to-School
Night or at other Fairland events. You can also become a
PTA member by attending one of our general membership
meetings. The first meeting is on October 4th at 7:00
p.m.
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION—PTA
GRADES 1-5 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Back to School Night for families of students in Grades 1-5 is scheduled
for Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Fairland Families will also have the
opportunity to visit homeroom classrooms. During this time families will be
introduced to staff members, have an opportunity to hear about a variety of
school-based initiatives and view school achievement data. Fairland Families will
als have the opportunity to meet members of the 2018-2019 PTA Board and
receive information about PTA membership and upcoming school events.
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Important Dates to Remember Wednesday, August 29 Kindergarten Back-to-School Night—6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Friday, August 31 Open House, Kindergarten—Grade 5 from 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Monday, September 3 Labor Day—Schools and offices closed
Tuesday, September 4 First day of School for Students in Kindergarten– Grade 5 1st Marking Period Begins
Thursday, September 6 Back-to-School Night Grades 1-5 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 8 Back-to-School Picnic—PTA Event beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, September 10 No School for students and teachers
Wednesday, September 19 No School For students and teachers
Tuesday, October 4 PTA Meeting—7 p.m. in Media Center
Friday, October 5 Early release day for all students at 1:15 p.m.
Friday, October 26 Fall Dance, - PTA 7 p.m.
TBD Halloween Parties and Parade
Thursday, November 1 PTA Movie Night 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 6 General Election Day—Offices and school closed
Wednesday, November 7 Early release day for all students—1st marking period ends
Monday, November 12 Tuesday, November 13
Early release day K-8 at 1:20 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20 Report Card distribution
Wednesday, November 21 Early release day for all students at 1:20 p.m.
Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24
Thanksgiving—Schools and offices closed
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Route: 6201 - FAIRLAND ES—Tan Bus
First Stop Time: 9:14 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 CASTLE BLVD (WOODLAKE APTS) AT CIRCLE
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6203 - FAIRLAND ES - GREEN BUS
First Stop Time: 9:06 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 CASTLE BLVD (WOODLAKE APTS) AT CIRCLE
K THRU 3RD GRADE
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6204 - FAIRLAND ES—Lemon Bus
First Stop Time: 9:14 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 FEATHERWOOD ST AND LOFT LA
2 FEATHERWOOD ST @ TOWNHOMES
3 CEDAR HILL DR AND PRISCILLA DR
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6211– FAIRLAND ES OOA PRE-K & HDST
First Stop Time: 9:20 A.M. –tbd COLOR
Sequence Stop Description
1 FAIRLAND ES
SEE DISPATCH FOR ROUTE SHEET
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6212 - FAIRLAND ES
First Stop Time: 8:47 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND PERRYWOOD DR—RSO
2 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND MILES RD
3 14204 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE 20866
4 13804 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE 20904
5 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND DUVALL RD
6 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND MARTELLO DR
7 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND SHERVIEW LN
8 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND EDFINN RD
9 2300 FAIRLAND 4D 20904
10 TURNAROUND ON CEDAR CREEK LA AND STOP AFTER CIRCLE
11 COLEFAIR DR AND BADIAN DR
12 COLEFAIR DR AND CREEKSIDE DR
13 FAIRRIDGE DR AND PARALLEL LA
14 STARCREST DR AND PARALLEL LA
15 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND NALLS LA
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6214 - FAIRLAND ES—Pink Bus
First Stop Time: 9:02 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 SCHUBERT DR AND STRAVINSKY TER
2 FAIRLAND RD AND COPLAND CT - RSO
3 AVONSHIRE DR AND SHEPPERTON TER
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6415 - FAIRLAND ES OVERLOAD BUS (FROM 6203) - AQUA
First Stop Time: 9:05 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 CASTLE BLVD (WOODLAKE APTS) AT CIRCLE
OVERLOAD BUS FROM 6203 - GRADES 4TH THRU 5TH AND YOUNGER SIBLINGS CAN RIDE
2 CASTLE BLVD AT METRO STOP - WATERFORD TOWERS
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
AM ARRIVAL BUS ROUTES
6201—Tan Bus
6203—Green Bus
6204—Lemon Bus
6212—Orange Bus
6214—Pink Bus
6415—Aqua Bus
Route: 6216 - FAIRLAND ES—Red Bus
First Stop Time: 8:55 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND MAYFLOWER DR - RSO
2 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND CLAUDE LA - EAST - RSO
3 CLAUDE LA AND MAYDALE DR
4 MAYDALE DR AND GRANDADS LA
5 GOOD HOPE RD AND MURPHY LA
6 FIRESIDE DR AND BRIGGS CHANEY RD - RSO
7 FIRESIDE DR AND KIVA RD
8 HAROLD RD AND BRIGGS CHANEY RD
9 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND CLAUDE LA - WEST - RSO
10 STURTEVANT RD AND SEATTLE AVE - NORTH
11 ANSTED RD AND ANSTED CT
12 ANSTED RD AND CANTRELL RD
13 CANTRELL RD AND SHOREHAM DR
14 2133 BRIGGS CHANEY RD 20905
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6219 - FAIRLAND ES—Blue Bus
First Stop Time: 9:10 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 PEACH ORCHARD RD FROM BRIGGS CHANEY RD TO HOLLY SPRINGS DR
2 2721 BRIGGS CHANEY RD 20905
3 13840 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE 20904 - SMALL WONDERS D/C
4 AVONSHIRE LA AND AVONSHIRE DR
5 2816 OLD BRIGGS CHANEY RD - LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6224 - FAIRLAND ES—Lavender Bus
First Stop Time: 9:09 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 TREETOP DR AND TREETOP LA
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6409 - FAIRLAND ES—Purple Bus
First Stop Time: 9:03 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND CARTERS GROVE DR
2 FEATHERWOOD ST AND FEATHERWOOD DR
STOP IS LOCATED ON THE APARTMENT SIDE
3 FEATHERWOOD ST AND FEATHERWOOD DR
STOP IS LOCATED ON THE TOWNHOUSE SIDE
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
Route: 6413 - FAIRLAND ES—Silver Bus
First Stop Time: 8:59 A.M.
Sequence Stop Description
1 FEATHERWOOD DR AND TREETOP LA
2 NEES LA AND COUNTRYSIDE DR
3 NEES LA AND POND VIEW RD
4 COUNTRYSIDE DR AND POND VIEW RD
5 WILDWOOD DR AND COUNTRYSIDE DR
9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
AM ARRIVAL BUS ROUTES CONTINUED
6216—Red Bus
6219—Blue Bus
6409—Purple Bus
6413—Silver Bus
6224—Lavender Bus
Route: 6201 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Tan Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 CASTLE BLVD (WOODLAKE APTS) AT CIRCLE
Route: 6203 - FAIRLAND ES PM - GREEN Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 CASTLE BLVD (WOODLAKE APTS) AT CIRCLE (K THRU 3RD GRADE)
Route: 6204 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Lemon Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 CEDAR HILL DR AND PRISCILLA DR
2 FEATHERWOOD ST AND LOFT LA
3 FEATHERWOOD ST @ TOWNHOMES
Route: 6212 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Orange Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND PERRYWOOD DR - RSO
2 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND MILES RD
3 14204 OLD COLUMBIA PIK 20866
4 13840 OLD COLUMBIA PIK
5 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND DUVALL RD
6 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND SHERVIEW LN
7 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND EDFINN RD
8 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND EDFINN RD
9 2300 FAIRLAND RD 20904
10 TURNAROUND ON CEDAR CREEK LA AND STOP AFTER CIRCLE
11 COLEFAIR DR AND BADIAN DR
12 COLEFAIR DR AND CREEKSIDE DR
13 FAIRRIDGE DR AND PARALLEL LA
14 STARCRERST DR AND PARALLEL LA
15 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND NALLS LA
Route: 6214 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Pink Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
2 SCHUBERT DR AND STRAVINSKY TER
3 FAIRLAND RD AND COPLAND CT - RSO
Route: 6415 - FAIRLAND ES PM OVERLOAD BUS (FROM 6203) - Aqua Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 CASTLE BLVD (WOODLAKE APTS) AT CIRCLE
2 CASTLE BLVD AT METRO STOP - WATERFORD TOWERS
Route: 6224 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Lavender Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 TREETOP DR AND TREETOP LA
PM DEPARTURE BUS ROUTES
6224—Lavender Bus
6415—Aqua Bus
6214—Pink Bus
6212—Orange Bus
6204—Lemon Bus
6203—Green Bus
6201—Tan Bus
Route: 6216 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Red Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 2124 BRIGGS CHANEY RD 20905 - RSO
2 2106 BRIGGS CHANEY RD 20905 - RSO
3 FAIRACRES RD AND APPLE TREE LA
4 Briggs chaney rd and peach orchard rd
5 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND MAYFLOWER DR - RSO
6 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND CLAUDE LA - EAST - RSO
7 CLAUDE LA AND MAYDALE DR
8 MAYDALE DR AND GRANDADS LA
9 GOOD HOPE RD AND MURPHY LA
10 FIRESIDE DR AND BRIGGS CHANEY RD
11 FIRESIDE DR AND KIVA RD
12 HAROLD RD AND KIVA RD
13 HAROLD RD AND BRIGGS CHANEY RD
14 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND BIRCH SPRINGS CT - RSO
15 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND CLAUDE LA - WEST - RSO
16 STURTEVANT RD AND SEATTLE AVE - NORTH - RSO
17 ANSTED RD AND ANSTED CT
18 ANSTED RD AND CANTRELL RD
19 CANTRELL RD AND SHOREHAM DR
20 SHOREHAM DR AND STEUBEN WAY
21 STEUBEN WAY AND CREST HILL LA
Route: 6219 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Blue Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 2721 BRIGGS CHANEY RD 20905
2 13840 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE 20904 - SMALL WONDERS D/C
3 AVONSHIRE LA AND AVONSHIRE DR
4 AVONSHIRE DR AND SHEPPERTON TER
4 2816 OLD BRIGGS CHANEY RD - LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE
5 PEACH ORCHARD RD FROM BRIGGS CHANEY RD TO HOLLY SPRINGS DR
Route: 6409 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Purple Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:59 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND CARTERS GROVE DR
2 FEATHERWOOD ST AND FEATHERWOOD DR
3 FEATHERWOOD ST AND FEATHERWOOD DR
STOP IS LOCATED ON THE TOWNHOUSE SIDE
Route: 6413 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Silver Bus
Sequence Stop Description
3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905
303 - REGULAR SCHOOL
1 NEES LA AND COUNTRYSIDE DR
2 NEES LA AND POND VIEW RD
3 COUNTRYSIDE DR AND POND VIEW RD
4 WILDWOOD DR AND COUNTRYSIDE DR
5 FEATHERWOOD DR AND TREETOP LA
PM DEPARTURE BUS ROUTES
6413—Silver Bus
6409—Purple Bus
6219—Blue Bus
6216—Red Bus
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No School
WG Cheese Crunchers w/Marinara Sauce
Teriyaki Meatballs w/WG Veggie Rice & WG Roll
WG French Toast Sticks w/Sausage
Coconut Chicken Curry w/Seasoned Potatoes & WG Roll
Taco w/Corn, Edamame & WG Baked Scoops
Blueberries w/Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt & WG Granola
Cheese or Pepperoni WG Personal Pizza
Spicy WG Chicken Patty Sandwich
No School
Mini Chicken Tacos w/Carrots & Edamame & WG Mini Flatbreads
Hot Dog on WG Bun w/Mixed Vegetables
BBQ Chicken Drumstick w/Rosemary Potatoes & WG Roll
WG Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/Baked Fries
WG Chicken Nuggets w/WG Blueberry Bread
Chicken Ham & Cheese on WG Croissant
Cheese or Pepperoni Stuffed Crust WG Pizza
WG Potato Crisp Fish Sandwich on WG Bun w/Baked Fries
Lunch Menu—MCPS—First Two Weeks of School
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Fairland Parent Handbook
The Maryland State Department of Education has clarified that ALL school absences MUST be
accounted for with a written note or else be counted as unexcused. Parents are requested to
call the school in the morning if their child is not going to attend school that day and follow up
with a note when the student returns to school. Parents may leave messages about absent
students on the school’s answering machine when the school office is closed. When you call to
report an absence, please leave your child’s name, his/her teacher, and the reason for the
absence.
** Students are not permitted in school with fevers of 100° or higher. Students must be fever –
free and vomit-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
Students will be permitted, to the extend possible and at the discretion of the teacher, to make
up work missed during the period of an excused absence.
Attendance at school is extremely important. Research shows that there is a significant
relationship between consistent attendance and academic achievement. The Maryland State
Department of Education has established standards for school attendance, including both lawful
and unlawful absences. As part of the Maryland School Assessment Program, all schools in the
state of Maryland are monitored and evaluated on their attendance records. Students are
expected to attend school regularly and be punctual.
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES
• Students will be recorded as a.m. absent if they arrive at school more than two hours late.
• Students will be recorded as p.m. absent if they leave school more than two hours early.
• Students will be recorded as either a.m. absent or p.m. absent if they are absent from
school for more than two hours, but less than four hours during the school day.
• Students will be recorded as full-day absent if they are present for less than two hours of
the school day.
• Students will be recorded as full-day present if they are present for more than four hours
of the school day.
If your child is absent, tardy or needs to be dismissed early, please send a note explaining the
reason. This information is necessary for attendance coding purposes. Vacation trips are not
considered excused or “lawful” absences. According to State regulations, the following is a
listing of “lawful” absences for elementary students:
• Death in the immediate family
• Illness of the student
• Court summons
• Hazardous weather conditions
• Observance of a religious holiday
• State emergency
• Suspension
• Lack of authorized transportation
• Other emergencies
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BICYCLES ETC
Students may ride a bicycle to school if written permission letter is sent to the
office. A lock is needed in order to properly secure the bike to our rack. The
school cannot assume responsibility for damaged or stole bicycles. It is
important that parents review bicycle safety and etiquette. Bicycles are to be
“walked” on school property. Please remember that Montgomery County
law requires that all children 18 years of age or younger wear bicycle helmets.
At no time are skateboards or inline skates to be used on school property!
BIRTHDAYS
Fairland Elementary School students are NOT permitted to possess or use portable
communication devices on school grounds during the instructional day.
Such devices may include, but are not limited to, portable pagers, hand-
held radios, and cellular telephones.
Please read the enclosed schedule to determine the best (safest) stop for your
child. For the first few days, it is wise to be prepared for minor delays as the
new routes are established. If there is a safety question, please call us.
Families living in the Fairdale community will have students walking to the
school. The patrols will be there to help students proceed safely to school.
Student Birthdays at Fairland will be called on the morning announcements.
Each student will receive a birthday pencil from the main office. Birthday
balloons, food (cupcakes, cake, etc.), and parties will not be permitted due to
the impact on the instructional program. If you would like to send in
invitations to birthday parties, outside of the school day, we ask that you send
in enough for all students in the class.
BUS SCHEDULE
CELL PHONES
PAGE 14 FAIRLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHECK IN AT OFFICE
All visitors to the school—parents, grandparents, volunteers, everyone—must check in at the
main office using the Visitor Management System (VMS). Visitors must bring a photo ID that
will be scanned into our electronic system. The VMS will provide visitors with a sticker. This is
to be done before going anywhere in the building and before leaving the building. It is
extremely important that we know who is in the school build9ing at all times. During
emergency evacuation drills/actual emergencies, we must account for everyone. All visitors and
volunteers must wear identification stickers while in the school building. Although some visitor
faces may be familiar to staff, it is still of importance that you are signed—in through the VMS
and wear a sticker. We want everyone to feel safe and welcomed as they enter our school
building. We believe that Fairland ES is a happy place when there are consistent safe practices
for all.
CLASS PARTIES
Class parties are held twice during the school year for special celebrations:
Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Parents who do not wish for their child to
participate in these or other celebrations, including birthday observances,
should notify the classroom teacher of their preference.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
A Student Discipline Policy will be sent home with each child. Parents are asked to read and
discuss this policy with their child so that students can continue to work in a safe and
comfortable learning environment.
The parent drop-off area has been provided just outside of the school’s side
entrance. Parents who drop their child off at school or pick their child up in the
afternoon should do so in that area. No cars are allowed in the bus circle (directly
in front of the school) for safety reasons. We request that all drivers remain with
their vehicles unless parked in marked spaces and that no car be left to block the
free flow of traffic entering the parking and drop off area. If a student is late, an
adult must walk the student into the main office and sign him or her in.
School is occasionally dismissed early due to adverse weather conditions, or mechanical failure
(electricity, water) at the school. Students should know where they are to go without having
to call home if school is dismissed early for any reason. Early dismissals are announced on
local media stations. Planned early release days for professional meetings and conferences are
listed in the school calendar.
DROPPING STUDENTS OFF AT SCHOOL
EARLY DISMISSALS
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ENROLLING STUDENTS
New students are enrolled at the school by having their parents or
guardian complete enrollment forms at the school office. Immunization
information, birth certificate, and proof of residency for each student
new to Fairland must be on file at the school before the child can
attend the school. Strict enforcement of all residency policies will be in
effect at all times. Any questions regarding residency in the Fairland
neighborhood will be investigated.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
In the event of an emergency where we must evacuate the building, leave school grounds and
cannot return to the building, our emergency evacuation location will again be:
School is occasionally closed all day due to unsafe weather conditions or mechanical problems
in the school. Announcements are made over local media stations during the mornings of
unscheduled closings. Parents are asked to listen to the radio or TV for information about
school closings. Please do not call the school for this information.
Emergency closings are also announced on the MCPS information line at (301) 279-3673.
EVACUATION PLANS
1. Paint Branch High School (cafeteria)
14121 Old Columbia Pike,
Burtonsville, MD 20866
301-989-5600
2. Banneker Middle School
14800 Perrywood Drive
Burtonsville, MD 20866
301-989-5747
All students and staff would proceed to this location where they would wait for
transportation to deliver the students home. MCPS personnel would assist us in having all
school buses pick-up the students from this location and help in safely dealing with the
emergency.
PAGE 16 FAIRLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOOD POLICY
It is the policy of the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education that only store-
bought, pre-packaged food be brought into the classroom for parties, snacks, etc. While
everyone loves the idea of home-baked goods, there is no way to control the quality or
contents of the food unless it is store-bought with required labeling. Some children have
allergies and are sensitive to even traces of allergens in food. Please avoid foods that contain
nuts.
Food Label Guidelines: Please note that any labels on store-bought baked goods that include or
imply the restrictions below will not be passed out to students:
Labels that include or imply any time of nut product; including peanuts, walnuts, tree
nuts, pecans, almonds, and other kinds of nuts.
Labels that include or imply that nut based cooking oil has been used to prepare the
foods.
Labels that include or imply that cookware or utensils used to prepare the foods may
have been contaminated with nuts or nut-related food products.
Labels that include or imply that the food may contain any kind of allergens.
A health technician is on duty from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm each school day. It is important for
us to have every child's emergency information on file so that we may contact parents quickly
if necessary. If your home, cell, or work telephone number changes, please let us know.
Students who become ill at school may be picked up in the Health Room and should be
signed out in the Health Room. Please feel free to contact Ms. Penn, Fairland’s Health
Technician, directly at 240.740.0642.
***See student absences***
HEALTH ROOM
ILLNESS
LOST AND FOUND
A lost and found area is located in the recess hallway by the stairwell for items that have been
misplaced by students.
LUNCH LOANS
The National School Lunch program does not permit the cafeteria to loan money or extend
credit to those without money for lunch. All students are encouraged to have sufficient money
in their SNAP accounts to cover breakfast/lunch purchases desired or to bring the change
needed for their purchases.
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LUNCH PRICES
LUNCH PROGRAM
Students have 30-minute lunch periods and 30-minute recess periods each day except for early
dismissal days. Students will have recess outdoors unless it is raining or the temperature is
below 320 F. They should dress accordingly on days when the weather is windy or cold. All
students are expected to go outside on "outdoor recess" days unless they have a note from
their physician.
Some students will have recess before they go to lunch. Many Montgomery County Schools
are using this model and it has been successful for student behavior and enjoyment. By having
recess before lunch, students make better choices about what they eat. They eat more and
always drink their fluids. It’s beneficial and helps students return to the classrooms and ready
to learn with a positive attitude.
Lunches may be brought or purchased at school beginning with the first day. A computerized
cash register system is used in the cafeteria. Each student is assigned an account which is
accessed by a Personalized Identification Number (PIN). Students returning to our school will
use their PIN from last year. Students new to our school will receive their new PINs on the first
day of school. This is a debit system in which students may choose to make deposits into an
account. At mealtime, the computer records food purchases and deducts them from the
account when the student enters his/her PIN on the keypad. Students who choose to not pay
in advance still enter their PINs, and then pay by cash. We strongly suggest that deposits be
made in advance. Checks, made out to Fairland School Cafeteria, may be brought in
throughout the year. Your child's name must be written on the check. The use of this program
will enhance the speed and smoothness of the lunch process and should add to the time that
students have to eat their lunch. When accounts become low, a reminder letter will be sent
home so additional money can be deposited into the child's account for future use. Please feel
free to contact Ms. Burkart, Fairland’s Food Service Manager, directly at 240.740.0644.
Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a student may be entitled to receive menu
substitutions of texture modifications under the school lunch program. This entitlement occurs
when a doctor determines that a child has an impairment, which substantially limits one or
more major life activities. A signed statement from the student's doctor must verify the
existence of the student's handicapping condition and an indication that the handicap restricts
the student's diet. If the handicap prevents the student from eating the regular school meals,
meal substitutions for that child will be made at no extra charge. If you believe your child
needs substitutions, please contact the school office.
LUNCH AND RECESS
milk = $ .60 elementary lunch = $2.55
reduced-price elementary
lunch = $ .40
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MEDICATIONS
Parents are encouraged to administer medications to their children at home whenever possible.
No medication will be administered in school or during school-sponsored activities without
written authorization from the parent/guardian and a physician's written order. Any prescribed
medication that needs to be administered at school must be in the original bottle and must be
accompanied by MCPS form 525-13 (Authorization to Administer Prescribed Medication). All
medications must be hand delivered to the school by a parent. Under no circumstances will
school personnel administer medications brought to school by a student. Over-the-counter
medications must be accompanied by a physician's note to be administered by the health
technician. Please do not send cough drops, throat drops, vitamins, etc. to school with your
child. Please feel free to contact Ms. Penn, Fairland’s Health Technician, directly at
240.740.0642.
The school office is open from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm each school day.
An answering machine will take messages during non-school hours.
Regular communications from the school should be expected to arrive home with the
students. These will include teachers' notices and announcements as appropriate. A phone
and email message will be sent to parents weekly, through our Connect Ed system.
OFFICE HOURS
PARENT COMMUNICATIONS
PICKING STUDENTS UP FROM SCHOOL
Once students have arrived at school, they will be released only to their
parents or legal guardians. All students leaving school before the end of
the school day, must be signed out from the main office by their
parents or legal guardian. If parents want their child to be picked up at
school at any time by anyone else, including siblings and grandparents,
the parents must send a note to the school stating their wishes and the
name of the person who will pick up the child. The person picking up
the child must present picture identification to the school office.
In order to maintain safety at the end of the instructional day, students will
not be called out of class for dismissal after 3:15 p.m
Fairland will continue implementing the PBIS program this year. PBIS is a behavior intervention
program that focuses on pre-teaching reinforcing, and rewarding positive student behaviors. It
is a school-wide, systematic approach to setting high expectations for student behavior. For the
2018-2019 school year, our School Expectations are: I am Respectful, I am Responsible, I am
Safe. Our students will earn soar slips for their good choices. When students receive Soar Slips it
will allow them to earn special privileges and rewards. We believe this program will allow
students to be rewarded for their positive acts.
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REPORT CARDS AND INTERIMS
PTA MEETINGS
The instructional day for students begins at 9:25 am and ends at 3:50 pm.
Students arriving after the 9:25 am bell are considered tardy and must be
signed in by an adult at the front office. In the morning, students are admitted
to classrooms at 9:00 am. Students should not be dropped off at school before
9:00 am. There will be no supervision for students before
that time.
PTA activities are scheduled periodically throughout the year and provide opportunities for
families to come together at the school for information, entertainment, and/or socialization.
For the 2018-2019 school year, PTA Executive Board Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm,
followed by PTA General Meetings at 7:00 pm. The first PTA meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 4, 2018.
SCHOOL HOURS
Report cards are sent home with students four times a year, at the end of each of the nine-
week grading periods. Parents will also have access through the myMCPS Parent Portal to
students interim reports that will be posted midway between each marking period.
TOYS
We request that students NOT bring their personal toys, balls, stuffed
animals, trading cards, electronic games etc. to school. We cannot be
responsible for these items and they are not needed for the instructional
program or recess.
Interim Dates:
Q1—October 5, 2018 Q2—December, 12 2018
Q3—March 1, 2019 Q4—May 9, 2019
POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS
(PBIS)
Report Card Dates:
Q1—November 20, 2018 Q2—February 6, 2019
Q3—April 16, 2019 Q4—June 24, 2019—mailed home
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TRANSPORTATION
Most of Fairland’s students are bused to school. Students are picked up at
designated bus stops no more than one mile from their home. Parents are
responsible for maintaining discipline and safety at bus stops. Inclement
weather, traffic accidents, and road construction can cause delays in the bus
routes, so the pick-up and drop-off times of each bus may vary somewhat
from day to day. Questions about the buses or bus routes should be directed
to Sinisa Pavlovic, MCPS Randolph Depot Manager at the Transportation
Office at (301) 929-6906. No child may ride a bus other than that which is
assigned. Children wishing to ride a bus not regularly assigned to them must
have a note from their parent that is signed by office personnel. Office
personnel will make a final decision based on space and student behaviors
when allowing students to ride a bus that is NOT assigned to them.
MCPS Policy requires that all visitors, without exception, must check in with the Front Office
staff before proceeding into the building. This policy is enforced for the safety of the students.
Visitors sign in and obtain a sticker from the visitor Management System (VMS). Parents
bringing items for their child (lunch, band instruments, homework, etc.) will be asked to leave
the items with front office personnel so that instructional time remains uninterrupted. We, at
Fairland, have an open door policy. We encourage families to notify the teacher of your
desire to visit in order to promote the smooth flow of the instructional program.
VISITORS
VOLUNTEERS
At Fairland we appreciate the time donated by families and
community members. In order to maintain a safe and secure
learning environment, most of Fairland’s volunteers will be
away from the instructional setting to allow for the privacy of
our student learners. There are exceptions: presentations during career day and field trips to
name a few. If you are interested in volunteering you must contact the staff member prior
and the request must be agreed upon by the staff member.
In order to volunteer:
Pre-arrange volunteer times with staff
All volunteers must take the Child Abuse and Neglect training.
Must be supervised by staff while in the building near children.
Upon arrival, must go directly to the main office to sign in to the Visitor
Management System. Be prepared to show your picture ID
Wear visitor sticker beyond main office
Follow all school rules
Check out at the main office through the Visitor Management System