fairland elementary school

Dear Fairland Families,

We are extremely excited to welcome you back to another great school year at Fairland

Elementary School. Our staff has been working hard to provide the conditions for success for

all our students. At our core, we believe it is important to continually improve our practices

in order to meet the needs of all students. In order to do so, Fairland’s staff is leading the way

for a school year of excellence focused on rigorous instruction, high impact instructional

practices, and creating a positive school climate and culture.

We pride ourselves on creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. As

we embark on a new year, we look forward to forging relationships with families to support

the success of our school. Our partnership with you is an important key to your child’s

success. We can’t wait to see you at school-wide events and in the school building.

This letter provides you with information about the opening days of school, Montgomery

County Public School’s calendar, some important policies, and the bus schedules. Keep it

handy, as it will answer many of the questions you may have as the school year begins.

Staff are working hard to prepare for the opening of school. If you are new to Fairland

Elementary School, we welcome you and your family to our community; if you are retuning,

we look forward to working with you and your child again this year. Enjoy your last days of

summer.

We will see you at the Open House on Friday, August 31st from 2:00—3:00 p.m.

Mrs. Lakeisha Lashley, Principal

Ms. Paula Summers, Assistant Principal

BACK TO SCHOOL

14314 Fairdale Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20905

Phone: 240-740-0640 Fax: 301-989-5769

FAIRLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


Falcon Staff Changes for the Upcoming Year

Falcons Joining the Nest: We are excited to welcome several new and experienced staff members who will join the Falcon’s Nest!

Falcons Who Have Changed Positions and Grade Levels Within the School:

Falcons Who Have Left the Nest: We wish them the best for the upcoming school year.

First Grade:

Christine Mattingly

Third Grade:

Glenda Cole-Bobo

Allyson Jackson

Fifth Grade:

Tyrik Moore

SESS Teacher:

Katrina Helm

Part-time Art (.5):

William Wilson

Staff Development Teacher:

Ebony-Nicole Kelly

Megan Fearon—Kindergarten to Second Grade

Ekerin Shopshire—Kindergarten to Second Grade

Sandy White—Second Grade to Fourth Grade

Kimberly Barger—Third Grade to Second Grade

Rebecca Hessler—Second Grade to First Grade

Patricia Ysern—Second Grade to First Grade

Lisa Menter

Pam Bayles

Catriona Sutton

Valerie Strauss

Emma Merrick

Michelle Maloney

Sloane Soffer

Ryan White

Megan Herman

Angela Chery

Holly Cullum

Brittany Tull

Academic Intervention Teacher:

Mary Hawkins-Jones

Secretary:

Patrice Walsh

Music Teacher:

Franklyn Johnson-Williams

Fairland’s Open House will be held on

Friday, August 31st 2:00—3:00 p.m.

All parents and students are invited to come meet their teacher and visit the classroom.

Students must be accompanied by an adult. Class lists will be posted by noon in the front

window on Friday, August 31st.

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Students in Grades 1-5:

When students come to school on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, they should report to their

new classroom for this year, 2018-2019. There will be extra staff to help direct students.

Students in Kindergarten:

Staff members will greet the children attending kindergarten in the hall and take them to their

rooms on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 4, 2018

A tag for Kindergarten students will be provided at the Kindergarten Back to

School Night on Wednesday, August 29th. Remember to have your child’s tag

pinned on for the first day of school on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

The first day of school for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 is

Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

The instructional day for students begins at 9:25 a.m. and ends at 3:50 p.m. Students arriving

after the 9:25 a.m. bell are considered tardy and must be signed in by an adult at the front

office. In the morning, students are admitted to classrooms at 9:00 a.m. Students should not

be dropped off at school before 9:00 a.m. There will be no supervision for students before

that time.


Back to School Night Information

Back to School Night for families of students in Kindergarten is scheduled

for Wednesday August 29, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Media Center.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the expectations for Kindergarten and

meet the 2018-2019 Kindergarten teachers. Fairland Families will also have the

opportunity to meet members of the 2018-2019 PTA Board and receive

information about PTA membership and upcoming events.

KINDERGARTEN BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

The Fairland Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) welcomes all Fairland families to

join us in supporting our students, staff, school and

community! The PTA sponsors events such as parent

meetings, school dances, book fairs, fundraisers, cultural

arts assemblies, and staff appreciation, and also supports

the school with funds to help pay for field trips and other

needs. We hope every Fairland family will join us to help

with this important work. You can become a PTA

member by signing up at the PTA table at Back-to-School

Night or at other Fairland events. You can also become a

PTA member by attending one of our general membership

meetings. The first meeting is on October 4th at 7:00

p.m.

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION—PTA

GRADES 1-5 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Back to School Night for families of students in Grades 1-5 is scheduled

for Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Fairland Families will also have the

opportunity to visit homeroom classrooms. During this time families will be

introduced to staff members, have an opportunity to hear about a variety of

school-based initiatives and view school achievement data. Fairland Families will

als have the opportunity to meet members of the 2018-2019 PTA Board and

receive information about PTA membership and upcoming school events.

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Important Dates to Remember Wednesday, August 29 Kindergarten Back-to-School Night—6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Friday, August 31 Open House, Kindergarten—Grade 5 from 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Monday, September 3 Labor Day—Schools and offices closed

Tuesday, September 4 First day of School for Students in Kindergarten– Grade 5 1st Marking Period Begins

Thursday, September 6 Back-to-School Night Grades 1-5 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 8 Back-to-School Picnic—PTA Event beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Monday, September 10 No School for students and teachers

Wednesday, September 19 No School For students and teachers

Tuesday, October 4 PTA Meeting—7 p.m. in Media Center

Friday, October 5 Early release day for all students at 1:15 p.m.

Friday, October 26 Fall Dance, - PTA 7 p.m.

TBD Halloween Parties and Parade

Thursday, November 1 PTA Movie Night 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 6 General Election Day—Offices and school closed

Wednesday, November 7 Early release day for all students—1st marking period ends

Monday, November 12 Tuesday, November 13

Early release day K-8 at 1:20 p.m.

Tuesday, November 20 Report Card distribution

Wednesday, November 21 Early release day for all students at 1:20 p.m.

Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24

Thanksgiving—Schools and offices closed

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Route: 6201 - FAIRLAND ES—Tan Bus

First Stop Time: 9:14 A.M.

Sequence Stop Description

1 CASTLE BLVD (WOODLAKE APTS) AT CIRCLE

9:20 A.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905

Route: 6203 - FAIRLAND ES - GREEN BUS




K THRU 3RD GRADE


Route: 6204 - FAIRLAND ES—Lemon Bus



1 FEATHERWOOD ST AND LOFT LA

2 FEATHERWOOD ST @ TOWNHOMES

3 CEDAR HILL DR AND PRISCILLA DR


Route: 6211– FAIRLAND ES OOA PRE-K & HDST

First Stop Time: 9:20 A.M. –tbd COLOR


1 FAIRLAND ES

SEE DISPATCH FOR ROUTE SHEET


Route: 6212 - FAIRLAND ES



1 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND PERRYWOOD DR—RSO

2 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND MILES RD

3 14204 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE 20866

4 13804 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE 20904

5 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND DUVALL RD

6 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND MARTELLO DR

7 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND SHERVIEW LN

8 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND EDFINN RD

9 2300 FAIRLAND 4D 20904

10 TURNAROUND ON CEDAR CREEK LA AND STOP AFTER CIRCLE

11 COLEFAIR DR AND BADIAN DR

12 COLEFAIR DR AND CREEKSIDE DR

13 FAIRRIDGE DR AND PARALLEL LA

14 STARCREST DR AND PARALLEL LA

15 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND NALLS LA


Route: 6214 - FAIRLAND ES—Pink Bus



1 SCHUBERT DR AND STRAVINSKY TER

2 FAIRLAND RD AND COPLAND CT - RSO

3 AVONSHIRE DR AND SHEPPERTON TER


Route: 6415 - FAIRLAND ES OVERLOAD BUS (FROM 6203) - AQUA




OVERLOAD BUS FROM 6203 - GRADES 4TH THRU 5TH AND YOUNGER SIBLINGS CAN RIDE

2 CASTLE BLVD AT METRO STOP - WATERFORD TOWERS


AM ARRIVAL BUS ROUTES

6201—Tan Bus

6203—Green Bus

6204—Lemon Bus

6212—Orange Bus

6214—Pink Bus

6415—Aqua Bus

Route: 6216 - FAIRLAND ES—Red Bus



1 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND MAYFLOWER DR - RSO

2 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND CLAUDE LA - EAST - RSO

3 CLAUDE LA AND MAYDALE DR

4 MAYDALE DR AND GRANDADS LA

5 GOOD HOPE RD AND MURPHY LA

6 FIRESIDE DR AND BRIGGS CHANEY RD - RSO

7 FIRESIDE DR AND KIVA RD

8 HAROLD RD AND BRIGGS CHANEY RD

9 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND CLAUDE LA - WEST - RSO

10 STURTEVANT RD AND SEATTLE AVE - NORTH

11 ANSTED RD AND ANSTED CT

12 ANSTED RD AND CANTRELL RD

13 CANTRELL RD AND SHOREHAM DR

14 2133 BRIGGS CHANEY RD 20905


Route: 6219 - FAIRLAND ES—Blue Bus



1 PEACH ORCHARD RD FROM BRIGGS CHANEY RD TO HOLLY SPRINGS DR


3 13840 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE 20904 - SMALL WONDERS D/C

4 AVONSHIRE LA AND AVONSHIRE DR

5 2816 OLD BRIGGS CHANEY RD - LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE


Route: 6224 - FAIRLAND ES—Lavender Bus



1 TREETOP DR AND TREETOP LA


Route: 6409 - FAIRLAND ES—Purple Bus



1 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND CARTERS GROVE DR

2 FEATHERWOOD ST AND FEATHERWOOD DR

STOP IS LOCATED ON THE APARTMENT SIDE


STOP IS LOCATED ON THE TOWNHOUSE SIDE


Route: 6413 - FAIRLAND ES—Silver Bus



1 FEATHERWOOD DR AND TREETOP LA

2 NEES LA AND COUNTRYSIDE DR

3 NEES LA AND POND VIEW RD

4 COUNTRYSIDE DR AND POND VIEW RD

5 WILDWOOD DR AND COUNTRYSIDE DR


AM ARRIVAL BUS ROUTES CONTINUED

6216—Red Bus

6219—Blue Bus

6409—Purple Bus

6413—Silver Bus

6224—Lavender Bus

Route: 6201 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Tan Bus


3:57 P.M. FAIRLAND ES 14315 FAIRDALE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905

303 - REGULAR SCHOOL


Route: 6203 - FAIRLAND ES PM - GREEN Bus




1 CASTLE BLVD (WOODLAKE APTS) AT CIRCLE (K THRU 3RD GRADE)

Route: 6204 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Lemon Bus




1 CEDAR HILL DR AND PRISCILLA DR

2 FEATHERWOOD ST AND LOFT LA

3 FEATHERWOOD ST @ TOWNHOMES

Route: 6212 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Orange Bus




1 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND PERRYWOOD DR - RSO

2 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND MILES RD

3 14204 OLD COLUMBIA PIK 20866

4 13840 OLD COLUMBIA PIK

5 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND DUVALL RD

6 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND SHERVIEW LN



9 2300 FAIRLAND RD 20904

10 TURNAROUND ON CEDAR CREEK LA AND STOP AFTER CIRCLE

11 COLEFAIR DR AND BADIAN DR

12 COLEFAIR DR AND CREEKSIDE DR

13 FAIRRIDGE DR AND PARALLEL LA

14 STARCRERST DR AND PARALLEL LA

15 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND NALLS LA

Route: 6214 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Pink Bus




2 SCHUBERT DR AND STRAVINSKY TER

3 FAIRLAND RD AND COPLAND CT - RSO

Route: 6415 - FAIRLAND ES PM OVERLOAD BUS (FROM 6203) - Aqua Bus





2 CASTLE BLVD AT METRO STOP - WATERFORD TOWERS

Route: 6224 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Lavender Bus




1 TREETOP DR AND TREETOP LA

PM DEPARTURE BUS ROUTES

6224—Lavender Bus

6415—Aqua Bus

6214—Pink Bus

6212—Orange Bus

6204—Lemon Bus

6203—Green Bus

6201—Tan Bus

Route: 6216 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Red Bus




1 2124 BRIGGS CHANEY RD 20905 - RSO

2 2106 BRIGGS CHANEY RD 20905 - RSO

3 FAIRACRES RD AND APPLE TREE LA

4 Briggs chaney rd and peach orchard rd

5 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND MAYFLOWER DR - RSO

6 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND CLAUDE LA - EAST - RSO

7 CLAUDE LA AND MAYDALE DR

8 MAYDALE DR AND GRANDADS LA

9 GOOD HOPE RD AND MURPHY LA

10 FIRESIDE DR AND BRIGGS CHANEY RD

11 FIRESIDE DR AND KIVA RD

12 HAROLD RD AND KIVA RD

13 HAROLD RD AND BRIGGS CHANEY RD

14 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND BIRCH SPRINGS CT - RSO

15 BRIGGS CHANEY RD AND CLAUDE LA - WEST - RSO

16 STURTEVANT RD AND SEATTLE AVE - NORTH - RSO

17 ANSTED RD AND ANSTED CT

18 ANSTED RD AND CANTRELL RD

19 CANTRELL RD AND SHOREHAM DR

20 SHOREHAM DR AND STEUBEN WAY

21 STEUBEN WAY AND CREST HILL LA

Route: 6219 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Blue Bus





2 13840 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE 20904 - SMALL WONDERS D/C

3 AVONSHIRE LA AND AVONSHIRE DR

4 AVONSHIRE DR AND SHEPPERTON TER

4 2816 OLD BRIGGS CHANEY RD - LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE

5 PEACH ORCHARD RD FROM BRIGGS CHANEY RD TO HOLLY SPRINGS DR

Route: 6409 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Purple Bus




1 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE AND CARTERS GROVE DR



STOP IS LOCATED ON THE TOWNHOUSE SIDE

Route: 6413 - FAIRLAND ES PM—Silver Bus




1 NEES LA AND COUNTRYSIDE DR

2 NEES LA AND POND VIEW RD

3 COUNTRYSIDE DR AND POND VIEW RD

4 WILDWOOD DR AND COUNTRYSIDE DR

5 FEATHERWOOD DR AND TREETOP LA

PM DEPARTURE BUS ROUTES

6413—Silver Bus

6409—Purple Bus

6219—Blue Bus

6216—Red Bus

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

No School

WG Cheese Crunchers w/Marinara Sauce

Teriyaki Meatballs w/WG Veggie Rice & WG Roll

WG French Toast Sticks w/Sausage

Coconut Chicken Curry w/Seasoned Potatoes & WG Roll

Taco w/Corn, Edamame & WG Baked Scoops

Blueberries w/Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt & WG Granola

Cheese or Pepperoni WG Personal Pizza

Spicy WG Chicken Patty Sandwich

No School

Mini Chicken Tacos w/Carrots & Edamame & WG Mini Flatbreads

Hot Dog on WG Bun w/Mixed Vegetables

BBQ Chicken Drumstick w/Rosemary Potatoes & WG Roll

WG Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/Baked Fries

WG Chicken Nuggets w/WG Blueberry Bread

Chicken Ham & Cheese on WG Croissant

Cheese or Pepperoni Stuffed Crust WG Pizza

WG Potato Crisp Fish Sandwich on WG Bun w/Baked Fries

Lunch Menu—MCPS—First Two Weeks of School


Fairland Parent Handbook

The Maryland State Department of Education has clarified that ALL school absences MUST be

accounted for with a written note or else be counted as unexcused. Parents are requested to

call the school in the morning if their child is not going to attend school that day and follow up

with a note when the student returns to school. Parents may leave messages about absent

students on the school’s answering machine when the school office is closed. When you call to

report an absence, please leave your child’s name, his/her teacher, and the reason for the

absence.

** Students are not permitted in school with fevers of 100° or higher. Students must be fever –

free and vomit-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Students will be permitted, to the extend possible and at the discretion of the teacher, to make

up work missed during the period of an excused absence.

Attendance at school is extremely important. Research shows that there is a significant

relationship between consistent attendance and academic achievement. The Maryland State

Department of Education has established standards for school attendance, including both lawful

and unlawful absences. As part of the Maryland School Assessment Program, all schools in the

state of Maryland are monitored and evaluated on their attendance records. Students are

expected to attend school regularly and be punctual.

ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES

• Students will be recorded as a.m. absent if they arrive at school more than two hours late.

• Students will be recorded as p.m. absent if they leave school more than two hours early.

• Students will be recorded as either a.m. absent or p.m. absent if they are absent from

school for more than two hours, but less than four hours during the school day.

• Students will be recorded as full-day absent if they are present for less than two hours of

the school day.

• Students will be recorded as full-day present if they are present for more than four hours

of the school day.

If your child is absent, tardy or needs to be dismissed early, please send a note explaining the

reason. This information is necessary for attendance coding purposes. Vacation trips are not

considered excused or “lawful” absences. According to State regulations, the following is a

listing of “lawful” absences for elementary students:

• Death in the immediate family

• Illness of the student

• Court summons

• Hazardous weather conditions

• Observance of a religious holiday

• State emergency

• Suspension

• Lack of authorized transportation

• Other emergencies

VOLUME 1 , ISSUE 1

BICYCLES ETC

Students may ride a bicycle to school if written permission letter is sent to the

office. A lock is needed in order to properly secure the bike to our rack. The

school cannot assume responsibility for damaged or stole bicycles. It is

important that parents review bicycle safety and etiquette. Bicycles are to be

“walked” on school property. Please remember that Montgomery County

law requires that all children 18 years of age or younger wear bicycle helmets.

At no time are skateboards or inline skates to be used on school property!

BIRTHDAYS

Fairland Elementary School students are NOT permitted to possess or use portable

communication devices on school grounds during the instructional day.

Such devices may include, but are not limited to, portable pagers, hand-

held radios, and cellular telephones.

Please read the enclosed schedule to determine the best (safest) stop for your

child. For the first few days, it is wise to be prepared for minor delays as the

new routes are established. If there is a safety question, please call us.

Families living in the Fairdale community will have students walking to the

school. The patrols will be there to help students proceed safely to school.

Student Birthdays at Fairland will be called on the morning announcements.

Each student will receive a birthday pencil from the main office. Birthday

balloons, food (cupcakes, cake, etc.), and parties will not be permitted due to

the impact on the instructional program. If you would like to send in

invitations to birthday parties, outside of the school day, we ask that you send

in enough for all students in the class.

BUS SCHEDULE

CELL PHONES


CHECK IN AT OFFICE

All visitors to the school—parents, grandparents, volunteers, everyone—must check in at the

main office using the Visitor Management System (VMS). Visitors must bring a photo ID that

will be scanned into our electronic system. The VMS will provide visitors with a sticker. This is

to be done before going anywhere in the building and before leaving the building. It is

extremely important that we know who is in the school build9ing at all times. During

emergency evacuation drills/actual emergencies, we must account for everyone. All visitors and

volunteers must wear identification stickers while in the school building. Although some visitor

faces may be familiar to staff, it is still of importance that you are signed—in through the VMS

and wear a sticker. We want everyone to feel safe and welcomed as they enter our school

building. We believe that Fairland ES is a happy place when there are consistent safe practices

for all.

CLASS PARTIES

Class parties are held twice during the school year for special celebrations:

Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Parents who do not wish for their child to

participate in these or other celebrations, including birthday observances,

should notify the classroom teacher of their preference.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

A Student Discipline Policy will be sent home with each child. Parents are asked to read and

discuss this policy with their child so that students can continue to work in a safe and

comfortable learning environment.

The parent drop-off area has been provided just outside of the school’s side

entrance. Parents who drop their child off at school or pick their child up in the

afternoon should do so in that area. No cars are allowed in the bus circle (directly

in front of the school) for safety reasons. We request that all drivers remain with

their vehicles unless parked in marked spaces and that no car be left to block the

free flow of traffic entering the parking and drop off area. If a student is late, an

adult must walk the student into the main office and sign him or her in.

School is occasionally dismissed early due to adverse weather conditions, or mechanical failure

(electricity, water) at the school. Students should know where they are to go without having

to call home if school is dismissed early for any reason. Early dismissals are announced on

local media stations. Planned early release days for professional meetings and conferences are

listed in the school calendar.

DROPPING STUDENTS OFF AT SCHOOL

EARLY DISMISSALS

VOLUME 1 , ISSUE 1

ENROLLING STUDENTS

New students are enrolled at the school by having their parents or

guardian complete enrollment forms at the school office. Immunization

information, birth certificate, and proof of residency for each student

new to Fairland must be on file at the school before the child can

attend the school. Strict enforcement of all residency policies will be in

effect at all times. Any questions regarding residency in the Fairland

neighborhood will be investigated.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS

In the event of an emergency where we must evacuate the building, leave school grounds and

cannot return to the building, our emergency evacuation location will again be:

School is occasionally closed all day due to unsafe weather conditions or mechanical problems

in the school. Announcements are made over local media stations during the mornings of

unscheduled closings. Parents are asked to listen to the radio or TV for information about

school closings. Please do not call the school for this information.

Emergency closings are also announced on the MCPS information line at (301) 279-3673.

EVACUATION PLANS

1. Paint Branch High School (cafeteria)

14121 Old Columbia Pike,

Burtonsville, MD 20866

301-989-5600

2. Banneker Middle School

14800 Perrywood Drive

Burtonsville, MD 20866

301-989-5747

All students and staff would proceed to this location where they would wait for

transportation to deliver the students home. MCPS personnel would assist us in having all

school buses pick-up the students from this location and help in safely dealing with the

emergency.


FOOD POLICY

It is the policy of the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education that only store-

bought, pre-packaged food be brought into the classroom for parties, snacks, etc. While

everyone loves the idea of home-baked goods, there is no way to control the quality or

contents of the food unless it is store-bought with required labeling. Some children have

allergies and are sensitive to even traces of allergens in food. Please avoid foods that contain

nuts.

Food Label Guidelines: Please note that any labels on store-bought baked goods that include or

imply the restrictions below will not be passed out to students:

Labels that include or imply any time of nut product; including peanuts, walnuts, tree

nuts, pecans, almonds, and other kinds of nuts.

Labels that include or imply that nut based cooking oil has been used to prepare the

foods.

Labels that include or imply that cookware or utensils used to prepare the foods may

have been contaminated with nuts or nut-related food products.

Labels that include or imply that the food may contain any kind of allergens.

A health technician is on duty from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm each school day. It is important for

us to have every child's emergency information on file so that we may contact parents quickly

if necessary. If your home, cell, or work telephone number changes, please let us know.

Students who become ill at school may be picked up in the Health Room and should be

signed out in the Health Room. Please feel free to contact Ms. Penn, Fairland’s Health

Technician, directly at 240.740.0642.

***See student absences***

HEALTH ROOM

ILLNESS

LOST AND FOUND

A lost and found area is located in the recess hallway by the stairwell for items that have been

misplaced by students.

LUNCH LOANS

The National School Lunch program does not permit the cafeteria to loan money or extend

credit to those without money for lunch. All students are encouraged to have sufficient money

in their SNAP accounts to cover breakfast/lunch purchases desired or to bring the change

needed for their purchases.

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LUNCH PRICES

LUNCH PROGRAM

Students have 30-minute lunch periods and 30-minute recess periods each day except for early

dismissal days. Students will have recess outdoors unless it is raining or the temperature is

below 320 F. They should dress accordingly on days when the weather is windy or cold. All

students are expected to go outside on "outdoor recess" days unless they have a note from

their physician.

Some students will have recess before they go to lunch. Many Montgomery County Schools

are using this model and it has been successful for student behavior and enjoyment. By having

recess before lunch, students make better choices about what they eat. They eat more and

always drink their fluids. It’s beneficial and helps students return to the classrooms and ready

to learn with a positive attitude.

Lunches may be brought or purchased at school beginning with the first day. A computerized

cash register system is used in the cafeteria. Each student is assigned an account which is

accessed by a Personalized Identification Number (PIN). Students returning to our school will

use their PIN from last year. Students new to our school will receive their new PINs on the first

day of school. This is a debit system in which students may choose to make deposits into an

account. At mealtime, the computer records food purchases and deducts them from the

account when the student enters his/her PIN on the keypad. Students who choose to not pay

in advance still enter their PINs, and then pay by cash. We strongly suggest that deposits be

made in advance. Checks, made out to Fairland School Cafeteria, may be brought in

throughout the year. Your child's name must be written on the check. The use of this program

will enhance the speed and smoothness of the lunch process and should add to the time that

students have to eat their lunch. When accounts become low, a reminder letter will be sent

home so additional money can be deposited into the child's account for future use. Please feel

free to contact Ms. Burkart, Fairland’s Food Service Manager, directly at 240.740.0644.

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a student may be entitled to receive menu

substitutions of texture modifications under the school lunch program. This entitlement occurs

when a doctor determines that a child has an impairment, which substantially limits one or

more major life activities. A signed statement from the student's doctor must verify the

existence of the student's handicapping condition and an indication that the handicap restricts

the student's diet. If the handicap prevents the student from eating the regular school meals,

meal substitutions for that child will be made at no extra charge. If you believe your child

needs substitutions, please contact the school office.

LUNCH AND RECESS

milk = $ .60 elementary lunch = $2.55

reduced-price elementary

lunch = $ .40


MEDICATIONS

Parents are encouraged to administer medications to their children at home whenever possible.

No medication will be administered in school or during school-sponsored activities without

written authorization from the parent/guardian and a physician's written order. Any prescribed

medication that needs to be administered at school must be in the original bottle and must be

accompanied by MCPS form 525-13 (Authorization to Administer Prescribed Medication). All

medications must be hand delivered to the school by a parent. Under no circumstances will

school personnel administer medications brought to school by a student. Over-the-counter

medications must be accompanied by a physician's note to be administered by the health

technician. Please do not send cough drops, throat drops, vitamins, etc. to school with your

child. Please feel free to contact Ms. Penn, Fairland’s Health Technician, directly at

240.740.0642.

The school office is open from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm each school day.

An answering machine will take messages during non-school hours.

Regular communications from the school should be expected to arrive home with the

students. These will include teachers' notices and announcements as appropriate. A phone

and email message will be sent to parents weekly, through our Connect Ed system.

OFFICE HOURS

PARENT COMMUNICATIONS

PICKING STUDENTS UP FROM SCHOOL

Once students have arrived at school, they will be released only to their

parents or legal guardians. All students leaving school before the end of

the school day, must be signed out from the main office by their

parents or legal guardian. If parents want their child to be picked up at

school at any time by anyone else, including siblings and grandparents,

the parents must send a note to the school stating their wishes and the

name of the person who will pick up the child. The person picking up

the child must present picture identification to the school office.

In order to maintain safety at the end of the instructional day, students will

not be called out of class for dismissal after 3:15 p.m

Fairland will continue implementing the PBIS program this year. PBIS is a behavior intervention

program that focuses on pre-teaching reinforcing, and rewarding positive student behaviors. It

is a school-wide, systematic approach to setting high expectations for student behavior. For the

2018-2019 school year, our School Expectations are: I am Respectful, I am Responsible, I am

Safe. Our students will earn soar slips for their good choices. When students receive Soar Slips it

will allow them to earn special privileges and rewards. We believe this program will allow

students to be rewarded for their positive acts.

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REPORT CARDS AND INTERIMS

PTA MEETINGS

The instructional day for students begins at 9:25 am and ends at 3:50 pm.

Students arriving after the 9:25 am bell are considered tardy and must be

signed in by an adult at the front office. In the morning, students are admitted

to classrooms at 9:00 am. Students should not be dropped off at school before

9:00 am. There will be no supervision for students before

that time.

PTA activities are scheduled periodically throughout the year and provide opportunities for

families to come together at the school for information, entertainment, and/or socialization.

For the 2018-2019 school year, PTA Executive Board Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm,

followed by PTA General Meetings at 7:00 pm. The first PTA meeting will be held on

Tuesday, October 4, 2018.

SCHOOL HOURS

Report cards are sent home with students four times a year, at the end of each of the nine-

week grading periods. Parents will also have access through the myMCPS Parent Portal to

students interim reports that will be posted midway between each marking period.

TOYS

We request that students NOT bring their personal toys, balls, stuffed

animals, trading cards, electronic games etc. to school. We cannot be

responsible for these items and they are not needed for the instructional

program or recess.

Interim Dates:

Q1—October 5, 2018 Q2—December, 12 2018

Q3—March 1, 2019 Q4—May 9, 2019

POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS

(PBIS)

Report Card Dates:

Q1—November 20, 2018 Q2—February 6, 2019

Q3—April 16, 2019 Q4—June 24, 2019—mailed home


TRANSPORTATION

Most of Fairland’s students are bused to school. Students are picked up at

designated bus stops no more than one mile from their home. Parents are

responsible for maintaining discipline and safety at bus stops. Inclement

weather, traffic accidents, and road construction can cause delays in the bus

routes, so the pick-up and drop-off times of each bus may vary somewhat

from day to day. Questions about the buses or bus routes should be directed

to Sinisa Pavlovic, MCPS Randolph Depot Manager at the Transportation

Office at (301) 929-6906. No child may ride a bus other than that which is

assigned. Children wishing to ride a bus not regularly assigned to them must

have a note from their parent that is signed by office personnel. Office

personnel will make a final decision based on space and student behaviors

when allowing students to ride a bus that is NOT assigned to them.

MCPS Policy requires that all visitors, without exception, must check in with the Front Office

staff before proceeding into the building. This policy is enforced for the safety of the students.

Visitors sign in and obtain a sticker from the visitor Management System (VMS). Parents

bringing items for their child (lunch, band instruments, homework, etc.) will be asked to leave

the items with front office personnel so that instructional time remains uninterrupted. We, at

Fairland, have an open door policy. We encourage families to notify the teacher of your

desire to visit in order to promote the smooth flow of the instructional program.

VISITORS

VOLUNTEERS

At Fairland we appreciate the time donated by families and

community members. In order to maintain a safe and secure

learning environment, most of Fairland’s volunteers will be

away from the instructional setting to allow for the privacy of

our student learners. There are exceptions: presentations during career day and field trips to

name a few. If you are interested in volunteering you must contact the staff member prior

and the request must be agreed upon by the staff member.

In order to volunteer:

Pre-arrange volunteer times with staff

All volunteers must take the Child Abuse and Neglect training.

Must be supervised by staff while in the building near children.

Upon arrival, must go directly to the main office to sign in to the Visitor

Management System. Be prepared to show your picture ID

Wear visitor sticker beyond main office

Follow all school rules

Check out at the main office through the Visitor Management System

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