Attention Parents of Ninth Graders
by Mary Hill, RN Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Dear Parents/ Guardians: Iowa Law (House File 906) requires all students in 9th grade to provide the school proof of a current dental check up. The purpose of the law is to improve the oral health of Iowa's students. The high school dental form can only be completed by a Dentist or dental Hygienist. . . . read more
Twenty-first Century Report Cards
When parents of K-4 students see their first quarter 'report cards' they will find something new: a student achievement report called Standards-based Reporting which will give parents a great deal of information on exactly where their . . . read more
Zach Morris: Fairfield Grad Making a Difference
Zach Morris, FHS Class of 2009, was recently recognized with a Making a Difference award sponsored by Minneapolis TV station WCCO and US Bank. Zach's efforts on behalf of cancer victims is truly noteworthy. Please click on the link . . . read more
Vision & Values
Vision FCSD will be the world's dreamers, thinkers, and leaders. dream think lead act . . . read more
When to Keep Your Child Home From School
As health professionals we strive to protect students from exposure to contagious disease. When you see any of the following symptoms, please keep your student home and make appropriate arrangements for child care and medical care. . . . read more
Help Save a Bridge!
The following article was written by Kathy Tollenaere, a member of the Jefferson County Conservation Board and a retired FCSD elementary teacher. Southeast Iowa has many wonderful attractions offering opportunity to hike, bicycle, . . . read more
Conversations with your Superintendent: Responding to Inclement Weather
As we look ahead to another Iowa winter, let’s take a few minutes to review procedures for school delays, school cancellations, or hard surface bus pick up announcements. In every case we will first consider the safety of students and . . . read more
Notes from Your District Nurses
Parents and Guardians, Welcome to a new school year! As your school nurses, there are several health requirements mandated by the state that we want to remind you of. Requirement for All Students: . . . read more
School Finance 101 (or, how do you figure out what's going on with the budget??!!)
“Why does the school district have to cut the budget?” “Why can’t we just raise taxes if the district doesn’t have enough money to pay teachers?” Ah . . . school finance! It’s a very complicated issue, but there is . . . read more
Fairfield's Future Begins Here!
The future of Fairfield - the future of Iowa, and yes, even the future of the world begins in the classrooms of our schools. Fairfield Community School District believes the world's dreamers, thinkers, and believers pass through the . . . read more
