November 20, 2020

Dear Families,

I am hoping, at this point, you have had the chance to read the letter from Mrs. Gallop regarding the reopening of Fairview on Tuesday, November 24th.  I recognize that this unexpected period of time off has presented challenges for you as parents and I am sure your children have a lot of questions. Due to the nature of the incident at Fairview, I am not allowed to share specific information. I will tell you that the  time allotted to recreate spaces that will ease your child's transition back into school has been necessary. I am really looking forward to seeing them all when they return to school on Tuesday. 

Some of you have emailed regarding your child's concern about their personal belongings and work being damaged/removed.  Fortunately, the damage to those particular items in our room has been minimal so I hope your children will find some reassurance knowing that.  Some bulletin boards/art work were destroyed but I am happy to provide the opportunity for students to recreate these pieces if they would like to.

There are some things in the room that will look different but we are doing everything we can to minimize this and the support from Fairview staff and the community, in general has been tremendous. It will take some time but we will get our building back to where it was. Counsellors will be available on site Tuesday for anyone who needs support.  We recognize that, for some, this is a traumatic event and there will be a range of responses as your children return to school.   

Thank you for your understanding and the numerous messages of support you have sent.  They have been much appreciated.  This has been a challenging week for parents, students and staff.

Take Care,

Amanda Roberts

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*please sign up for a conference time via the parent portal by Monday if you have not already done so.  I will be sending out Zoom links early next week

*I will be sending home your child's work and a draft of their report card on Wednesday.  Our conference time will be an opportunity to celebrate your child's first term and set goals for the upcoming term. Your child is an important part of this process and should attend.  Thank you!

*Please return your child's work to school on Monday, November 30th

*Tuesday, November 24th is Fairview Spirit Day. Students can wear their Fairview colours (gold or yellow/blue)

*our clothing drive (winter jackets, sweaters, new adult socks) is being extended.  Donations will be gratefully accepted until Thursday, November 26th

*a reminder that students will be dismissed at 11:30 on Thursday, November 23rd and do not attend school on Friday, November 24th due to conferences