Weekly Announcements

Hello Jaguar Cub Kindergarten Families.  This is Mrs. Gorham, Principal of Fairview Elementary.

North Carolina immunization and school attendance laws require that parents and guardians provide an up-to-date immunization record as proof that their child received all required immunizations.

If you have not already done so, please take immediate action by making an appointment and providing the required information. If the required information is not received by the start of the school day 9 / 28 / 22 your child will be excluded from school. That means suspension. When the documents are received, your child will be allowed to return.

To schedule appointment, please call

Edgecombe County Health Department – Rocky Mount 985-4100

Harvest Family Clinic 443-7744

Wilson County Health Department 237-3141

Wake County Health Department - Zebulon 919-404-3900

You may also contact your private provider. Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance.

This week we will continue to administer the beginning of year mClass assessment.  Please make sure your students are well rested, on time for school and ready to do their best on this test.

Mid term progress reports will be sent home on Wednesday, September 21st.  Please sign and return the progress reports in your students communicator folder.

Friday, September 23, is an early release day for students.  Dismissal will begin at 1pm for walkers, carline and buses.  If you wish to check your student out early, please do so by 12:25.  This is also a reminder to be at the bus stop 2 hours earlier than normal to receive your bus riders.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

August 21, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cubs families.  This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.  Welcome to the 2022-23 school year. 

On Thursday, August 25, from 10-11am and from 4-5:30pm we will have Open House.  Students and families will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and visit the classrooms.   We will have t-shirts available for purchase, as long as supplies last. These shirts may be worn as part of the school uniform.

Monday, August 29 is the first day of school for the 22-23 school year. We will open at 7:20am, breakfast will open at 7:30am with class beginning at 8am and dismissal will begin at 3pm.  Please be reminded that our school day is now from 8am-3pm.

Please find the link on the NCPS website to register for bus transportation.  Even if your student rode the bus last year, you must register for transportation if you would like them to ride this year.

The district handbook is now available for you to review online. You can find it on our school website under resources or on the district website under both student forms and resources.

Please talk to your students about the first day of school and share your excitement about how great it will be. We are excited about what this new school year will bring. Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

August 28, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Tomorrow, Monday, August 29th is the first day of school for the 2022-23 school year. We will open for breakfast at 7:30am with class beginning at 8:00am and dismissal beginning at 3:00pm.

For the safety of your child, please remember to provide a picture ID if you would like to check your child out early.  There will be no student check-outs after 2:25pm allowing us adequate time to prepare students for dismissal.

Kindergarten students will participate in staggered enrollment during the first week of school. With staggered entry, your child will attend school one full day, either August 29th, 30th or 31st, with a small group of their peers to get acclimated with school routines. All kindergarten students will attend school starting Thursday, September 1st. Your child's teacher should have shared exact attendance dates with you during open house.

We are excited about what this new school year will bring. Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

September 11, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

This week we will continue to administer the beginning of year mClass assessment.  Please make sure your students are well rested, on time for school and ready to do their best on this test.

Just a reminder that Fairview is a uniform school.  Students may wear white, gold/yellow and black polo shirts with black, khaki or navy bottoms. They must wear tennis shoes on their scheduled PE days.  You may also purchase Jaguar Cub t-shirts that can be worn as part of the school uniforms. 

Friday evening, September 16th at 7:15pm, Fairview will have our Title I presentation at our 2nd annual Drive In Movie Night.  We will be premiering the  2022 American musical fantasy film Pinocchio.  We will also have concessions and T-shirts for sale. Please arrive early to get a good parking space or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening air.

In order to be proactive, we are seeking information from all stakeholders about the safety of our schools and classrooms. Last week a link to this safety survey was shared. If you did not receive this link, please contact the school to update your email address and cell phone number in PowerSchool.

Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

September 18, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

This week we will continue to administer the beginning of year mClass assessment.  Please make sure your students are well rested, on time for school and ready to do their best on this test.

Mid term progress reports will be sent home on Wednesday, September 21st.  Please sign and return the progress reports in your students communicator folder.

Friday, September 23, is an early release day for students.  Dismissal will begin at 1pm for  walkers, carline and buses.  If you wish to check your student out early, please do so by 12:25.  This is also a reminder to be at the bus stop 2 hours earlier than normal to receive your bus riders.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

September 27, 2022

Good afternoon Parents and Student Guardians,

I am writing to let you know about a potentially dangerous challenge circulating around our district. It is called the "One Chip Challenge". It involves eating a chip made from two hot peppers. The ingredient in these chips is the same found in pepper spray. It can cause dangerous side effects from a single bite. Some children experience vomiting and severe burning in the throat. It can also lead to bronchospasm, which is a trigger for asthma and other lung related issues.

Out of the safety for all of our children, I encourage you to have a conversation with your student about this challenge and dissuade participation. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you.

October 2, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Fairview's Community Food Pantry will be serving our families and community members on Monday, October 3, 2022.  All family meal boxes are pre-packed and ready for pick up from 8:15am -9am and from 4pm-5pm.  The FES Community Pantry will operate the 1st Monday of each month.

All Pro Dads has returned!  Join us at Fairview Elementary on October 7, 2022 at 7am for breakfast and door prizes.

Our Fall picture day will be Monday, October 17, 2022.  Please check your child's Take Home Folder for information about how to purchase fall pictures.

Please check and sign your students agenda and their DOJO accounts daily.  This is the best way to keep track of anything related to Fairview Elementary and your student.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

October 9, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub Families.  This is Mrs. Gorham, Principal of Fairview Elementary.

On Wednesday, October 12, we will have the first of 3 session for our Parent's Collaborative Group.  The session will begin at 11:00am.

Thursday, October 13, will be an early release day for students. Dismissal will begin 2 hours earlier than normal at 1pm.  If you wish to check your students out early, please do so by 12:25pm.

Friday, October 14, will be a teacher's workday. There will be no school for students.

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

October 16, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub Families.  This is Mrs. Gorham, Principal of Fairview Elementary.

Monday, October 17, 2022 is picture day at Fairview.  You may order and pay for pictures online using the code share on DOJO.  Uniforms are not required for these pictures.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 is Unity Day.  Unity Day is part of our Anti Bullying Campaign.  We are asking that you allow your student to wear orange on Wednesday to show unity in kindness, acceptance and inclusion.

Thursday, October 20, 2022 is Pink Out Day.  Wear pink and bring a donation of Thursday.  All donations will be sent to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.  The class with the largest donation will receive a gift card donated by Joyful Encouragement to be used for treat of their choice.

I also want to let you know about a new tool we are rolling out related to your student’s computer. Teachers will be using Lightspeed Classroom Management which lets them manage their student's computer use during class time. Teachers can see your child’s computer screen and block or close inappropriate web pages. This tool is only for on campus use. Teachers cannot control your child’s computer from home.

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

October 23, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub Families.  This is Mrs. Gorham, Principal of Fairview Elementary.

This week at Fairview, we will have our annual Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon Campaign is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States and our students will participate by dressing differently each day.  Please check the flyer that was sent home or check DOJO for the daily theme.  Tomorrow Monday, Oct. 24, we will start the week the theme "Our Future is Bright!!". We will be wearing sunglasses or brightly colored neon clothing for our bright future. Be sure to check the News section of our website for the other days!

Report cards for the 1st quarter will be sent home on Thursday, October 27.  Please check your students Thursday folder to see the report card and other important documents concerning your child's progress for the 1st nine weeks.  

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

October 31, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub Families.  This is Mrs. Gorham, Principal of Fairview Elementary.

We enjoyed wearing orange for anti bullying, wearing pink to recognize breast cancer awareness and wearing all the fun things for red ribbon week, but now its time to return to our student dress code.  Students should wear black, blue or khaki pants with their white, black, yellow or gold polo shirts or Fairview spirit wear.  Please do not send your students to school wearing jeans.

Friday, November 4, we will have our iMoms breakfast.  This will take place on the campus of DSJohnson Elementary School beginning at 7:00am.  We are inviting all the moms, grandmoms, aunties and sisters to attend this event.

On Monday, November 7, we will have our November Community Food Pantry. Pick up times are from 8:15 - 9:00am and from 4-5pm. The food pantry operates the 1st Monday of each month.

I want to let you know about a new tool we are rolling out related to your student’s computer. Teachers will be using Lightspeed Classroom Management which lets them manage their student's computer use during class time. Teachers can see your child’s computer screen and block or close inappropriate web pages. This tool is only for on campus use. Teachers will not use this program outside of school hours.

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

November 2, 2022

Dear Parents and Student Guardians,

Nash County Public Schools is monitoring the number of absences from illnesses. We have seen an uptick in the numbers for both students and staff. These absences appear to be due from both the influenza virus (flu) and RSV, another virus which affects the respiratory system.

Keep the following healthy habit tips in mind to prevent illness in your own home and at school:

• Stay home when you are sick. You may return to work/school when you have been fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication and no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours.
• Please cover your cough or sneeze.
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Talk with your doctor about flu and covid vaccines to prevent illness.  

For additional information on seasonal illnesses and other preventative steps, please visit:

CDC Flu Prevention website: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm

CDC RSV Information website: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html

Thank you and stay well!

November 7, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub Families.  This is Mrs. Gorham, Principal of Fairview Elementary.

Thursday, November 10, is an early release day for students.  Dismissal will begin at 1:00pm.  If you wish to check your students out early, please do so by 12:25pm.

On Friday, November 11, we will observe Veterans' Day honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.   There will be no school for staff or students as this is a Federal holiday.

Nash County Public Schools is monitoring the number of absences from illnesses. We have seen an uptick in the numbers for both students and staff. These absences appear to be due to both the influenza virus (flu) and RSV, another virus which affects the respiratory system.

Keep the following healthy habit tips in mind to prevent illness in your own home and at school:

-Please cover your cough or sneeze.

-Wash your hands frequently.

-Talk with your doctor about flu and COVID vaccines to prevent illness. 

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

November 14, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cub Families.  This is Mrs. Gorham, Principal of Fairview Elementary.

This week we will begin our Penny Wars.  This fundraiser is sponsored by our Resilience & Learning Team.  Each classroom will have a jar to collect pennies and paper for positive points.  Each penny is worth 1 point and each dollar is worth 100 points.  The classroom with the most positive points wins the prize which is an ice cream party.  Classes can sabotage other classes by adding silver coin into another classes jar.  Silver coins subtract points.  Nickels deduct 5 points, dimes deduct 10 points and quarters deduct 25 points.

We are approaching the middle of the second grading period. Progress reports will be sent home this week in your child's Thursday folder.  Please make sure to sign and return the progress report and schedule conferences with the teachers if necessary.

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

November 21, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

This week will be a short week for NCPS.  We will have school on  Monday and Tuesday.  School will be closed beginning Wednesday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Monday, November 28.  During this time of Thanksgiving, I want to share my gratitude and thank you for being such an important part of our students' lives. On behalf of the Fairview Elementary administration, faculty and staff, I would like to thank you for your continued support and wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving. 

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with pride.  Have a great evening!

November 28, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving break spending time with family and friends. I wanted to announce the winning class for the Penny War fundraiser sponsored by the resilience team.  Mrs. Cofields kindergarten class is the winner and will receive the ice cream party.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 3:45 there will be an open PTO meeting in Room 115. Please join the Fairview PTO this week.

 Also, this week at Fairview on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7am, we will have our 2nd All Pro Dads event. We are inviting all dads, granddads, uncles, godfathers, big brothers and father figures to join our students in the Multipurpose Room at Fairview Elementary for All Pro Dads.

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with pride.  Have a great evening

December 5, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Fairview's Community Food Pantry will be serving our families and community members on Monday, October 5, 2022.  All family meal boxes are pre-packed and ready for pick up from 8:15am -9am and from 4pm-5pm.  The FES Community Pantry will operate the 1st Monday of each month.

The Winter Wonderland Scholastic Book Fair starts tomorrow Dec 5th and will run through Friday, Dec 9th.  It will be open to parents and families from 8:00-9:30am.  This is a great way to support Fairview's library, as the profits directly benefit our school library!

Save the date, Fairview Winter Wonderfest will happen on Dec. 15 from 6-8pm.  More details to come.

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with pride.  Have a great evening!

December 12, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

This Thursday at FES, we will have our Winter Wonderfest.  This will be a fun filled evening with games, student performances, photos with Santa, food trucks, festively decked halls, raffles and more.  Admission to the event is $3 per person with individual game tickets and unlimited wristbands for purchase.

The raffles have already started. You should have a received a flyer on Friday sharing information about the the 40 in. smart TV raffle tickets, multiple themed baskets are being raffled off, and a collection of gift cards.  You are encouraged to go ahead and send in your raffle money so you have a chance to win.

We are super excited that all grade levels will perform some holiday songs at the Winter WonderFest.  So plan to come and have a great time with your students at Fairview on Thursday evening.

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with pride.  Have a great evening!

December 18, 2022

Good evening Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

This week at Fairview will be filled with learning and assessment.  Attendance this week is vital as we only have 4 school days remaining before the holiday break.  Wednesday and Thursday are both early release days and students will be dismissed at 1pm.  Thursday, December 22, will be the final day until January 9.

Jaguar Cubs ROAR with pride.  Have a great evening!

January 8, 2023

Good evening Jaguar Cub families. Happy New Year.  This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Tomorrow, January 9, 2023 will be the first day back for students. We are super excited to begin the 2nd half of this school year and to see what great thing our students can accomplish.

Please be reminded of our #HighExpectations4All.  In order to satisfy requirements for promotion, students must attend school at least 85% of the days enrolled, must be proficient on standardized tests and must be proficient on standards that are recorded on report cards.  Report cards for Term 2 will be issued on January 10, 2023.

Friday, January 13, 2023 Fairview and DS Johnson will have our iMoms breakfast beginning at 7am. 

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

January 29, 2023

Good evening Jaguar Cub families. Happy New Year.  This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Friday, February 3, 2023 will be a teacher work day. There will be no school for students.  Because school will be closed for students this Friday, our All Pro Dad breakfast will be held on next Friday, February 10, 2023.

Please be reminded of our #HighExpectations4All.  In order to satisfy requirements for promotion, students must attend school at least 85% of the days enrolled, must be proficient on standardized tests and must be proficient on standards that are recorded on report cards.  

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

February 6, 2023

Good evening  Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Fairview's Community Food Pantry will be serving our families and community members on Monday, February 6, 2023.  All family meal boxes are pre-packed and ready for pick up from 8:15am -9am and from 4pm-5pm.  The FES Community Pantry operates the 1st Monday of each month.

Friday, we will host our All Pro Dads Breakfast on the campus at Fairview Elementary School. A flyer has been posted to ClassDojo with all the information including  a link to a Google RSVP form to ensure that we have ordered enough food for the event.  Please complete the Google form using the link at the bottom of the announcement on DOJO.

Please check and sign your students agenda and their DOJO accounts daily.  This is the best way to keep track of anything related to Fairview Elementary and your student.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

February 20, 2023

Good evening  Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

You are invited to our Black History Programs this Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.  All grade levels will present a program 'Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Inspiring the Future'.  Each assembly program will be  open to the parents, guardians and guests and will feature student performances.  We will also share important promotion information for each grade level.

The program times are as follows:  Kindergarten - 10:00am, 1st Grade - 12:00pm, and 2nd Grade - 1:30pm.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

February 27, 2023

Good evening  Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

This week, Monday Feb. 27 through Friday, March 3 is Read Across America Week.  Each day our students are invited participate in a different way. 

• Monday is Read My Shirt day, wear a shirt that others can read.
• Tuesday is Cozy Up With A Good Book, wear your jammies for PJ Reading day.
• Wednesday is Read With A Buddy, bring your favorite stuffed animal to read with
• Thursday is Hats Off To Dr. Seuss, wear your favorite hat.
• Friday is Book Character Day, dress up as your favorite story book character.

Friday, March 3rd at 7:00am is the Fairview & DS Johnson iMoms Breakfast in the DS Johnson MRP. All moms, grandmoms, aunties and sisters are invited.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

March 6, 2023

Good evening  Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Fairview's Community Food Pantry will be serving our families and community members on Monday, March 6, 2023.  All family meal boxes are pre-packed and ready for pick up from 8:15am -9am and from 4pm-5pm.  The FES Community Pantry operates the 1st Monday of each month.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

March 26, 2023

Good evening  Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Registration is closed for the Sneaker Ball King and Queen Competition and we are heading in to our 2nd week of fundraising.  All participants should have received a collection envelope for donations.  All donations will be receipted and the receipts will be sent home in the envelopes.

Just a quick reminder that attendance matters.  85% attendance is required for promotion along with proficient scores in MClass, ExactPath and report card grades.  Please partner with us to ensure that our students are successful.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

April 17, 2023

Good evening  Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

I hope you all had an amazing spring break and you are ready for the final 34 days of this school year.  Just a quick reminder about the promotion requirements. 85% attendance is required for promotion along with proficient scores in MClass, ExactPath and report card grades.  Please partner with us to ensure that our students are successful.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

April 24, 2023

Good evening  Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

This Thursday, April 27 at 5:00pm at Rocky Mount Middle School, Fairview, DS Johnson and Rocky Mount Middle will host a family night with Dr. Robert Jackson.  Dr. Jackson will share some very important tools and tips to help all stakeholders successfully support our students. Dinner will be served at this event.  We hope to see you there.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!

April 30, 2023

Good evening  Jaguar Cubs families. This is Mrs. Gorham, principal of Fairview Elementary.

Fairview's Community Food Pantry will be serving our families and community members tomorrow, Monday, May 1.  All family meal boxes are pre-packed and ready for pick up from 8:15am -9am and from 3:30pm-4:30pm. 

Friday, May 5, we will host our final  iMoms Breakfast for the year  on the campus of DS Johnson.  This event will begin at 7:00am.

Next week, May 8-12, Fairview will have our Spring Bookfair. All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books and their favorite characters.

And as always, Jaguar cubs ROAR with PRIDE.  Have a great evening!