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Your quick resource for news and information from Fairview Park City Schools | May 2017
Inaugural Fairview Innovation Challenge a Success 
Students and teachers from across the district presented their innovative projects at the Fairview Innovation Center on Tuesday, May 2 to families and community members. 

The Fairview Innovation Challenge is an exhibition of student innovation, creativity, and application of the design thinking process.   

The date for the exhibition was intentionally selected to coincide with the Global Day of Design, a national one-day event that is intended to inspire a transformation in schools around the world to incorporate design into an everyday practice with students. 

Students in four divisions (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) joined their peers from around the world to create, make, and build (#GDD17). 

Working as individuals, teams, or classes, Fairview students - with guidance from their teachers - identified a challenge they found compelling, developed a tangible solution or product, and reflected on this learning experience. 

Each student received a medal for their participation. 

Students nominated for their exemplary digital portfolios were also recognized with a trophy. 

The Fairview Innovation Challenge is supported by the West Shore Rotary Club and the generous donations to the Dr. John Babel, Jr. memorial fund. Dr. Babel was a longtime Rotary member and a leader in innovation during his tenure as Fairview Park City Schools Superintendent from 1979-1992. 
Gilles-Sweet Elementary to Host "Social Media and the Effects on Your Child" Presentation on May 11
Parents, teachers, and community members are invited to a special presentation on "Social Media and the Effects on Your Child" on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Gilles-Sweet Elementary. 

Abbey Samide, MA, PCC-S, a therapist/counselor from Fit Mind Cleveland will be the guest speaker and present current research on the effects that social media is having on children, including causing severe anxiety, depression, and may other social struggles.

Community Update on District Facilities Project to be presented May 10
he Fairview Park City Schools Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) will present a district facilities update to the community on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Fairview High School Auditorium.

Since the November passage of Issue 112, a combined bond issue and permanent improvement levy, the FAC has been  meeting regularly to prepare for the upcoming renovations at Fairview High School/Mayer Middle School and updates at Parkview Early Education Center and Gilles-Sweet Elementary.  Click here to view a timeline of the project. 


District Launches Podcast, The Fairview Advantage
The district recently launched a podcast. Each episode, listeners will hear information and resources related to the school district and how it is implementing  The Fairview Advantage, a framework for student success.

Student Spotlight: Meet our Fairview High School Exchange Students 
Click here to read an interview with Malvina (France) and Anna (Austria), two students spending their year studying at Fairview High School. 

AFS is currently seeking host families for students who have been accepted to study in the NE Ohio area next school year. Please click here for more information!
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