Important Information
Upcoming Color Calendar for the week of October 26-30
Monday: Indigo Day
Tuesday: Violet Day
Wednesday: Violet Day
Thursday: Red Day
Friday: Red Day
*Individual classroom specials schedules will be shared by teachers
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Next week we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Gilles-Sweet to reinforce our students saying “NO” to drugs and alcohol. In honor of the upcoming election, this year’s theme is “I Elect to Be Drug Free.”
All students will have the opportunity to take part in a spirit week as a pledge to not use illegal drugs and alcohol. We want our students to know that it is important to take care of their bodies by eating healthy foods, exercising and not using harmful substances. They also can use healthy coping skills when they are feeling uncomfortable feelings.
Monday: "Follow Your Dreams, Not Drugs" -- wear your favorite pajamas all day!
Tuesday: “I Elect to Be Drug Free” --wear red, white and blue!
Wednesday: “We Are Warriors Against Drugs” -- wear your Fairview gear!
Thursday and Friday: “Say BOO to Drugs” -- wear fall or Halloween clothes or colors!
Each student will be given a "ballot" to sign to elect to be drug free and we will display them around the building.
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2020 Halloween Celebration |
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As we continue to implement many new safety procedures and protocols during the pandemic, we also will be celebrating Halloween at Gilles-Sweet differently this year.
Students will not wear or bring costumes to school and there will not be a Halloween sing-a-long and parade. Instead, students will participate in a classroom celebration which will include a “candy crusade.” Students will decorate a paper bag that will be used while they travel as a class around the school to collect treats during the crusade. Each classroom will follow a candy crusade schedule to avoid multiple students in the hallways at one time.
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Trick-or-Treat to-go: FHS After Prom Fundraiser |
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Worried about Trick or Treating in a pandemic?
Want to surprise that special someone?
Pre-Order your Pumpkin filled with all kinds of treats (no tricks here) for your little (or big) ghosts and goblins!
Pumpkins will be available for pickup in the Fairview High School Parking Lot on Friday, October 30 from 5:30-7:00pm.
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Please help remind your child to keep their iPad plugged in and charging as much as possible. Each year the battery longevity decreases which requires them to be charged more often. |
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A la carte items will be available to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students for purchase beginning Tuesday, October 20th. These items include chips (Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese Doritos and Salt/Vinegar), assortment of ice cream treats and fruit snacks).
When packing your child's lunch, please only use a disposable lunch container such as a brown bag to help reduce the items that students use and need sanitized.
REMEMBER: SCHOOL LUNCH IS FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS THROUGH THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR DUE TO A GRANT FROM THE USDA.
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School fees have been applied to your student’s PowerSchool account. Fees this year are $70.50 for all 1st and 2nd graders. Fees for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are $73.50. These student fees are for Technology Insurance, Technology Licenses and Everyday Math workbooks. A check can be sent to Gilles-Sweet (made out to Fairview Park City Schools) for your students school fees. They can also be paid online through the PayForIt Program link on www.fairviewparkschools.org or at www.PayForIt.net. Cash cannot be accepted. Please call the school office at 440.356.3525 with questions.
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As the fall weather arrives, so do rainy days. Typically, students spend recess indoors in their classrooms playing a variety of board games. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to provide these games to students due to the close proximity to other students to play as well as sharing game pieces.
Please consider sending a gallon size ziplock bag with individual items for your child to play with during indoor recess such as legos, rubik cube, puzzle, playing cards, etc.
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InfoSnap & Emergency Contact Information Update |
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The Fairview Park City School District uses InfoSnap (accessed through PowerSchool), an online registration program for both new and returning students. Please know that our online registration process for returning students replaces our yearly back-to-school-forms, such as: Emergency Medical Form, Blanket Field Trip Form, Handbook Certification Form, etc. InfoSnap will require parents to download the student handbook, review with your child, and sign off electronically that you understand our school policies. Directions on InfoSnap forms/registration were e-mailed to you when the PowerSchool parent portal opened. |
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Tech Support: support@fairview.k12.oh.us
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If your child is having trouble logging into Seesaw, please refer to this document with step-by-step instructions to sign in. If you or your child continue to have trouble after following the instructions, please email support@fairview.k12.oh.us and our Tech Support team will assist you.
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Mental Health Resources Highlighted by OhioGuidestone |
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Under the leadership of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, OhioMHAS has ramped up state efforts to increase access to mental health and addiction services and promote helpful resources throughout the pandemic and is approaching the issue of social isolation from multiple angles. Earlier this year, the department established the COVID Careline – 1.800.720.9616 – to help meet the needs of Ohioans struggling with loneliness, isolation and other challenges resulting from the pandemic. OhioMHAS also launched the Strive For Five Challenge, a statewide awareness campaign to help individuals and families cope with feelings of stress, anxiety, and isolation by connecting with others.
OhioMHAS and its county partners continue to promote a variety of resources to help young people through these challenging times as well. The Hey I’m Here campaign is a youth-led online community that provides a safe digital space for young people to share their stories, offer encouragement to one-anther, and help peers find mental health resources. Meanwhile, the Be Present Ohio website offers resources for teens and young adults to learn how they can care for their mental health in stressful times, and it provides them with tips for talking to close friends, siblings and classmates who may be struggling emotionally.
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The PTA has been hard at work trying to plan COVID-style events for this school year.
We would like to thank everyone who has joined the PTA so far!
Now time for the membership raffles!
Our membership drive contest will run through October 30th - we will choose 5 lucky students, 2 members and 1 staff member to win gift cards on Friday October 23rd AND Friday October 24th. But, you need to have joined the GSPTA for the 20-21 school year in order to be entered into the raffle.
We are using a site called Member Hub for our membership sign ups this year. The link to join is below. Please reach out to Maureen McDonald (moegroves716@yahoo.com) if you have any questions regarding membership or the PTA.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday November 4th at 7pm. We will send out a zoom link for the meeting closer to the meeting date.
Thank you for all of your support of the Gilles Sweet PTA! MemberHub
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To keep our schools strong and moving forward, the Fairview Park City Schools Board of Education voted to place a 7.9-mill continuing operating levy on the ballot this November. This is the district's first request for new operating funds in 14 years.
Click here to learn about the impact on elementary student programs and services should Issue 72 not pass.
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Family and Community Engagement (FACE) |
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Hello Fairview Park Families -
As we prepare for Red Ribbon Week next week - I hope everyone participates in the Spirit Week!
DID YOU KNOW? Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.™ Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.
I always want to leave you some resources - this week I will focus on alcohol (next week drugs and vaping) -
Has great resources on drugs and alcohol for parents and teens
Amazing site with information on Alcohol
As always, please reach out to me if there is any other information you are looking for you or your child!!:)
Keep smiling and staying well!
Carrie Sullivan
FACE Coordinator
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Is Someone You Know Looking for Homework Help?
Cleveland Public Library is offering tutoring to give students a boost of confidence and help them succeed in school. FREE virtual tutoring is available for students in grades K-12. Sessions will be held Monday - Thursday from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
There’s so much to do and see at Cleveland Public Library. The key to discovery is a library card. Apply for one now to read, explore, and learn.
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Earn Box Tops with Digital Receipts! |
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The Box Tops app is so easy to use. If you are shopping online for groceries or get email receipts, you can still earn Box Tops for Gilles-Sweet.
1. Download the app on your phone.Box Tops
2. Choose our school: Gilles-Sweet Elementary.
3. Start scanning receipts to earn money for our school!
Gilles-Sweet will still be collecting the old clipped Box Tops that have not expired. Place the Box Tops in a small baggie and send to school with your child. The Box Tops will then be collected from a PTA coordinator who then submits them.
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Gilles-Sweet PTA Trunk or Treat Event |
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Gilles Sweet PTA – DRIVE THRU – Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 30, 2020 from 6:30-8:30pm
Gilles Sweet PTA is sponsoring a DRIVE THRU- Trunk or Treat event for the Students of Gilles Sweet Elementary School in the parking lot at Gilles Sweet Elementary.
We are looking for parents, families, businesses, and community members to help make this event a success by decorating your vehicle and handing out treats.
There will be contest for the best decorated vehicle!
Registered vehicles will need to arrive at 5:30pm and must remain parked until the end of the event. Masks must be worn by all participants. Costume masks may be worn in conjunction with protective face masks. Treats must be distributed without direct contact. You may not use a "community bowl" for each child to grab out of. You can simply put the treats lined up on a table for the kids to grab. Or you can get creative and use a slide, a ramp, a candy tube or something else. There are lots of great ideas on the internet!
Gilles Sweet students we are asking families to adhere to the schedule below when driving- thru to control the traffic and decrease wait times. All students must stay in the vehicle they arrive in.
1st and 2nd Graders Drive Thru between 6:30pm-7:10pm
3rd and 4th Graders Drive Thru between 7:15pm-7:55pm
5th graders Drive Thru between 8:00pm-8:30pm
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