This week we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week to encourage students to say no to drugs. We are teaming up against drugs and committing to be drug free! 

Monday will be TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS so wear your favorite team's jersey or shirt on Monday!

To reinforce Red Ribbon Week, we are having a group of people called the Improbable Players come in to present a play called Stages, which focuses on the misconceptions that lead to substance misuse. It's a sketch revue and uses satire, clowning, and humor to drive home important information about substance use disorder and skewer commonly held misconceptions. They cover topics like: beer, pot, excuses, appearance, peer pressure and more. The show will be followed by a talkback and Q&A.

The Fairview Park City School District is seeking a diverse group of student, parent, staff, and community member stakeholders to be a part of the Learning Management System (LMS) Review Committee.

Meetings will be held as needed from November 2019 through May 2021. The first meeting will be: Monday, November 4, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Gilles-Sweet Elementary.

The committee facilitator will be Dr. Terri S. Pope, Tri-C Westshore Campus President.

The first meeting activities will include:

 

Subsequent work will include:

 

Tasks for between meeting work and sub-committees will be established as needed.

 

 

The Fairview Park Library is one of several branches in the Cuyahoga County Public Library system that will be once again offering free, after-school homework help Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 PM for students in grades K-8. For more information, click HERE.

Jeff Frantz, Head Custodian

1. Where did you grow up?  Fairview Park

2. What college did you attend?  Cleveland State and West Side Institution of Technology

3. What other roles have you had before your current position?  Maintenance Foreman, Groundsman, Utilityman, Sweeper Cleaner, Weekend Custodian

4. Children / pets?   A dog named Snuggles

5. What do you like to do when you're not working?  Watching and going to sporting events

6. Favorite song/artist?  ABBA - every song!

7. Favorite food?  Mac and cheese

8. What makes you passionate about your work?  Helping the children.

Ryan Barry, MS Physical Education/Health Teacher

1. Where did you grow up?  Lakewood, Ohio

2. What college did you attend?  Kent State University and Emporia State University

3. What other roles have you had before your current position?   I taught 2 years in Cleveland charter schools and 2 years at University School K-8 campus. I have also painted both commercial and residential for about 12 years.

4. Children / pets?  2 dogs- Champ 12 and Dakota 10

5. What do you like to do when you're not working?

When I am not working, I like to spend time on home improvement projects. I just recently just completed my kitchen remodel over the summer.  

6. Favorite song/artist?  "Free Falling" by Tom Petty 

7. Favorite food?  My Dad's homemade Spaghetti! 

8. What makes you passionate about your work?  I really enjoy being around students in a different learning environment that challenges them both physically and mentally. My favorite part about my job is seeing students show interest in learning how to take care of their bodies for a lifelong pursuit of healthy and active living. 

Joe Dianetti, Athletic Director

1. Where did you grow up?  Stow, Ohio

2. Where did you go to college? What did you study?  

Ohio University - Sport Management, Ohio State University - Sports Administration, Notre Dame College - Education (7-12 Social Studies)

3. What other roles have you had before your current position?

Middle Social Studies School Teacher - Chapelside Academy (Cleveland)

4. Do you have any children / pets?  2 pitbull mixes - Minka and Mojo

5. What do you like to do when you're not working? Favorite Hobby?  Watch sports (as if I don't get enough at work). Play Golf, softball, volleyball (mostly in the summers when I have time). Full country concert circuit at Blossom every year.

6. Favorite song/artist?  Jimmy Buffett, anything country, and almost anything live/acoustic

7. Favorite food?  Pizza, Chicken Wings, anything with Carbs - I'm not picky

8. What makes you passionate about your work?  Seeing hard work pay off. As athletic director, I see first hand the hours and hours that  our athletes and coaches put toward their craft. Seeing that hard work rewarded in  games and with conference, area, and state honors is awesome. Even in my own work, I  feed off of the successes and lessons learned of our athletes, coaches, and athletic  programs as a whole and am constantly proud of what I see out of them representing  our community. 

PTA REFLECTIONS

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year's theme, "Look Within," calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Print out the submission guidelines and an entry form and return your entries by November 18th.  For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards . Have questions? Contact Angie Cause, the Fairview Park Council of PTAs Reflections Chair, via email at angiekleincause@yahoo.com .

Take a look at these opportunities to show your support!

Holiday Wreath Fundraiser

The Friends of Fairview Park City Schools is selling fresh and great smelling holiday wreaths, tabletop trees and centerpieces from Mickman Brothers, one of the top suppliers of decorative wreaths in the United States. You can choose from 5 great options: Holiday Classic Wreath, Victorian Wreath, Cranberry Splash Wreath, Table Top Tree and Candlelit Center Piece. Orders ship out the week before Thanksgiving. Once we receive the whole order, we will be in contact for pick up.

Please review the descriptions below, fill out the online form and submit payment no later than Friday, November 8th.

Contact Angie Cause ( angiekleincause@yahoo.com) or Christine McElwee ( cmcelwee10@yahoo.com) with any questions.

Thank you for the questions that have been submitted using the HOT BUTTON ISSUES button. We will continue to address your questions and concerns in this section of the newsletter, and will archive all issues on the website in the Hot Button Issues Archive .

Please click on the button if you have any questions or concerns.

Hello Fairview Park Parents!

As we end the 1st quarter next Friday, I hope that your child is feeling success in their year. Please remember, any concerns should be communicated to their homeroom or mentor teacher as a first defense. 

I hope that you will be able to attend the Parent University on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Gilles-Sweet. This program is meant for all parents and I promise you will leave with some important information. 

As you know, next week we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week.  This is a great teachable moment for all ages and communities to take a visible stand against drugs. We will be showing our commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 28 through November 1. Your child is encouraged to dress each day with the different themes so they are actively participating in this great campaign! The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG - FREE AMERICA.  Below are some resources that may be helpful to you and your family or a friend. Please let me know if you need any other information! 

Miscellaneous:

Red Ribbon Campaign

Start Talking! Building a Drug-Free Future

Drugs:

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine

Alcohol:

  Resources to Prevent Adolescent Alcohol Abuse·    

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Vaping:

HealthyChildren.org

Raising Teens Today

Ms. Carrie Sullivan

FACE Coordinator

csullivan@fairview.k12.oh.us

440-356-3510 ext. 4117

Contact Us 

Student Counseling

Mrs. Mary Cory

Middle School Student Counselor

mcory@fairview.k12.oh.us  

440-356-3510 ext. 3135

Digital Request Form for students wanting to see Mrs. Cory

Follow the counseling office on Twitter: @FviewCounselors

Click HERE to sign up for our Counseling Newsletter!

Administration

Mr. Chris Vicha

Campus Principal

cvicha@fairview.k12.oh.us  

440-356-3500 ext. 4100

CALENDARS 

District Calendar

Athletic Calendar  subject to change - for the most up to date schedule follow our Twitter handle @FPWarriorSports )

Mayer Middle School Calendar

Fairview High School Calendar

District Music Calendar

Useful Links for Middle School Parents

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Demo the Summit Learning Platform

Cafeteria Menus

Bell Schedule

MS Homepage

District Calendar

District Athletic Calendar

Join the PTA or print a form

Summit Learning Platform Glossary

Warrior Spirit Wear Team Shop

Board of Education - Meetings, Meeting Agendas and Documents

Student/Parent Handbook

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