August 16, 2021

Welcome Back to School! Hello Gilles-Sweet families and welcome back to school. We are very excited to welcome students back to Gilles-Sweet on Monday, August 30, 2021 and to the 2021-2022 school year. Coming home to families this week, will be a Welcome Back packet containing students classroom teacher assignment and other important school information.     We look forward to providing students the opportunity to learn differently, care deeply and aspire to excellence.

Mr. Matt Krivak Principal

Mrs. Shanna Kovi Associate Principal

GILLES-SWEET SCHOOL HOURS

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Thursday, August 26, 2021 Back to School Fair Saturday, August 28, 2021 PTA Back to School FREE Car Wash (Gilles-Sweet front parking lot) Monday, August 30, 2021 First Day of School for students Wednesday, September 8th Meet the Teacher Night for all 1st and 2nd grade classes, and 3rd grade classes Mr. Fleischer and Miss Gallagher Thursday, September 9, 2021 Meet the Teacher Night for all 4th and 5th grade classes, and 3rd grade classes Mrs. Keitlen, Mrs. Petruzzi, and Mrs. Keitlen Thursday, September 23, 2021 Annual Fathers/Male Role Model Walk your Child to School Day

BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR Please join Mr. Krivak and Mrs. Kovi on Thursday, August 26th for the Back to School Fair. This is a great opportunity to get a head start on the new school year. Students and parents are invited to tour the school building, locate their classrooms, and drop off school supplies.  Please note: This is not a mandatory evening for teachers. MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT Wednesday, September 8, 2021 6:00-6:30 p.m. All 1st grade classes AND 3rd Grade: Mr. Fleischer and Miss Gallagher classes 6:45-7:15 p.m All 2nd grade classes Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:00-6:30 p.m. All 4th grade classes AND 3rd Grade: Mrs.Rushnok, Mrs. Keitlen, and Mrs. Petruzzi  6:45-7:15 p.m. All 5th grade classes

REGISTRATION AND INFOSNAP

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UPDATED!   The Fairview Park City School District uses InfoSnap (accessed through PowerSchool), an online registration program for both new and returning students. InfoSnap will require parents to download the student handbook, review with your child, and sign off electronically indicating you understand Gilles-Sweet school policies. InfoSnap directions were emailed on Monday, August 16th.   If you have any questions or need assistance with InfoSnap or PowerSchool, please contact:  Mrs. Jeanne Johnson at 440.356.3525 x2104 or jjohnson@fairview.k12.oh.us  Miss Clair Mayfield at 440.356.3525 x2103 or cmayfield@fairview.k12.oh.us

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS

Free breakfast and lunch meals will continue to be provided to all students attending schools on the national school lunch program through the entire 2021-2022 school year.   Please visit the Food Service webpage for more information including school meal menus.

PTA BACK TO SCHOOL FREE CAR WASH

The Gilles-Sweet PTA will have a FREE Car Wash on Saturday, August 28th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Please stop by and allow volunteers of Gilles-Sweet to wash your car. Donations will be accepted.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

All students in Fairview Park, who live one mile or more from Gilles-Sweet, will be provided transportation to and from school. If your child qualifies for busing, you should have been contacted by the Transportation Department. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Belinda Younkoff at 440.331.5500 x1180.  If you have childcare arrangements involving transportation, you must complete a Childcare Transportation Form by visiting www.fairviewparkschools.org/resource-center/parents/transportation

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

School Supplies can be found on the District Website for grades 1-5.

BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST

CLICK HERE to download the 2021-2022 Back to School Checklist

GILLES-SWEET ELEMENTARY PTA

Please support the Gilles-Sweet PTA by joining. Your membership helps support programs for students. Scan the QR code above or follow the PTA link to join.    CLICK HERE to learn about an opportunity to win a fall photo session with a local photographer.

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