Dear Parents and Guardians,

It’s hard to believe that we’re already beginning the 2nd quarter of school! We are so proud of our students’ efforts thus far. It has been a challenge for many, but we are working hard to overcome them and make the best of a difficult situation. We are so grateful for the support you give to your children, our staff and the Fairview Park community. THANK YOU!

As we enter the holiday season, added stress can make this a difficult time of year for some. We hope you find the following resources helpful. Please remember that your child’s school counselor is here to offer support.

We wish you a calm, happy and healthy holiday season!

Counselors and Grade Level Assignments:

Meredith Schulte mschulte@fairview.k12.oh.us 440.356.3525 x2102: Kindergarten, 4th and 5th grades

Robin Schlesinger rschlesinger@fairview.k12.oh.us 440.356.3525 x3128: 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades

Mary Cory mcory@fairview.k12.oh.us 440.356.3510 x3135: 6th-9th grades

Jennifer Parente jparente@fairview.k12.oh.us 440.356.3500 x4103: 10-12th grades
Upcoming FHS Dates:

Monday, November 16th and Monday, November 30th: POLARIS PRESENTATIONS TO SOPHOMORE ENGLISH CLASSES

Thursday, January 14th: POLARIS OPEN HOUSE FOR FHS ONLY!

Tuesday, January 26th: PSAT

Friday, January 29th: LAST DAY TO SUBMIT POLARIS APPLICATIONS 

Tuesday, March 9th: ACT for all juniors

For additional information on mental health supports, please visit the Fairview Park City Schools School Counseling page. Resources are under “Mental Health”. Click here for a list of local mental health service providers. 

EEC and GILLES-SWEET SCHOOL COUNSELOR LESSONS AND TOPICS THROUGH DECEMBER:
In Kindergarten the students learned about the role of a school counselor and will be talking about feelings, comfortable and uncomfortable feelings and coping strategies. In first, second and third grades we talked about celebrating our own diversity and appreciating others’ diversity, reviewed comfortable and uncomfortable feelings and coping strategies , how their brain responds to stress, and will soon be talking about mindfulness.

Fourth and fifth grades talked about celebrating our own diversity and appreciating others’ diversity, reviewed comfortable and uncomfortable feelings and coping strategies. They are also learning about making healthy media choices and media balance. 

Explaining Current Events to Kids of All Ages:


Media Usage Guidelines and Tips:


Connecting With Your Kids:


Gratitude:


Managing Holiday Stress:


From Cleveland to Kindland Kindland is a citywide initiative of Cleveland, driving our community to be a community of kindness. As part of the “Just Be Kind” campaign, we aim to bring people together to increase awareness of kindness and lead to a change in behavior throughout our city. 

Coping and Calming Strategies:
Students have been reviewing coping and calming strategies.