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FES Weekly Announcements 9/15/2025
Weekly FES Announcements click here for live updates throughout the week
Doors open at 7:50 AM daily, (on a two hour delay 9:50 AM). Dismissal begins at 2:50 PM.
Alternative Lunch Options: Uncrustable PB&J, or Chef Salad
Breakfast/Lunch Menu Link (remember to choose ES Menu)
*The Specials schedule is subject to change if there is a calamity day or other unforeseen circumstances. Those changes will be communicated as quickly as possible.
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HOMECOMING WEEK DRESS UP DAYS
Mon 9/15 -pajama day
Tue 9/16 - beach day
Wed 9/17 - jersey day
Thur 9/18 - dress like a teacher day
Fri 9/19 - Fairbanks spirit wear day
Sept 17: Homecoming parade 6pm in Milford Center
Sept. 20: Mumkin pickup/delivery
Sept 24: FES school picture day
Daily Tips:
Attendance / Transportation Changes: Please email ESO@fairbankspanthers.org
Please continue to communicate daily bus changes with your child’s bus driver.
Carline at Dismissal: Please use the signs with your student(s)’ last name visible. It can be attached to the visor. When you are in the carline, please stay in the right lane and your children will enter the car on the passenger side for safety. When your children are safely loaded, you can exit the carline in the left lane. Please continue to pull up in the carline to avoid traffic issues on State Route 38. THANK YOU!
Transportation Information: Just a reminder, students are not permitted to ride home on a different bus with another student. We can only allow this for emergency situations. Please contact Beth Wyckoff, Transportation Coordinator, at 937-349-9000 x1230. For daily transportation changes, please email the school office at eso@fairbankspanthers.org.
Technology Department: stevesmith@fairbankspanthers.org
Transportation: bwyckoff@fairbankspanthers.org (long term or permanent bussing requests)
District Nurse: nurse@fairbankspanthers.org
Food Service: lmowery@fairbankspanthers.org
Extras: There is a snack cart at lunch that is offered to students in Grades 1-5. Please discuss whether or not this is an option that you’d like your child to use. Their lunch account will be charged upon purchase if they choose to select an extra at lunch.
Lost & Found: If your child is missing a clothing item, lunch box, water bottle, hat or gloves, please encourage them to take a look at the lost and found located by the recess doors. The unclaimed items will be donated to the Hope Center.
Safer Ohio School Tipline: By calling or texting the statewide hotline - 844-SAFEROH - you can report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends or your school. 844-723-3764 For more information, please visit: www.saferschools.ohio.gov
Complete Annual Registration Forms: Online registration forms are required to be updated annually, prior to the start of each school year. Please follow the steps below to complete “Annual Registration” forms for each student:
Login to your PowerSchool parent account
Select “Forms”
Complete all “Annual Registration” forms for each student
If you are using a computer, “Forms” will be in the menu on the left hand side of your screen.
If you are using a mobile device, select “More” at the bottom right of your screen, then select “Forms”.
PowerSchool is the District’s SIS (Student Information System), which is used by parents and guardians to complete registration forms, view grades, report cards and attendance. It is important for parents and guardians to keep their information up to date in PowerSchool
Hearing & Vision Screening Waiver: Hearing & Vision Exemption from
Join Fairbanks Elementary PTO at The Orchard & Co on September 21 for a day of fun! The Orchard & Co offers family fun on the farm; u-pick apples, fun activities, great food, and a fall market and bakery that is full of great items! Show the photo above at the ticket booth and Fairbanks Elementary PTO will receive $2 of each Farmyard Pass, general admission!
The Orchard & CO is open from 11:00am - 6:00pm, weather permitting.
Farmyard Pass Entry: $15 Adults & Children; Seniors $5; 2 & Under Free
This includes the Animal Barn, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Cart Track, Zip Line, Tractor Swings, Hay & Corn barn, Hill Slide, Diggers, Tire Climb, Wagon Ride, Grain Bin Basketball, & Moo Moo Express. (Activities subject to change if there is a mechanical failure or inclement weather)
Additional Activities:
Fishing $2
Gem Mining: You Pick $6-$15
Paintball Range: $5
For more information: www.theorchardandcompany.com
See link for PTO updates PTO Updates 2024-25
Food Resources in Union County 4.9.25.pdf
School Based Dental Outreach: This program provides dental services right at school. It is open to all students and there is no out of pocket expense Dental Outreach Flyer
Blessings in a Backback: Fairbanks is again able to offer the Blessings in a Backpack program to families. If you would like your child to bring home a small bag of non-perishable food on Fridays, please contact your school's counselor.
Youth Boys and Girls Basketball (boys grades 3-6, girls grades 4-6):
Boys and Girls TipOff Skills Camp = Oct 20-21
Girls Travel Team Evaluation Night = Oct 22
Boys Travel Team Tryout Night = Oct 23
See Attached Flyer for more information and Registration Links
2025-26 Youth Bball Flyer 3rd-6th grade
*Girls Grades K-3 FYB - more info in coming weeks
*Boys Grades K-2 FYB - more info in coming weeks
LifeWise Academy: Enrollment is NOW OPEN for LifeWise 2025–26! We’re thrilled to kick off another unforgettable year with LifeWise Academy, and YOU’RE invited to be part of it! Got a kindergartener ready for 1st grade? Don’t wait—ENROLL NOW and secure their spot for an incredible year of growth, fun, and faith-filled learning! Rising 6th Graders—Get Ready!
LifeWise is coming to Middle School and will be held Fridays during Lunch & the 2nd half of Flex. Don’t miss out on this exciting new opportunity—sign up here to be part of something amazing! Got questions? We’re here to help! Reach out to our friendly LifeWise Team at fairbanksoh@lifewise.org. We can’t wait to see what this next year holds. Let’s make 2025–26 the best LifeWise year yet!
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