Back-to-School Edition

First day is Wednesday, August 19 — here we go, Firebirds!

New to Fairmount or back for another year, we're so glad you're here. Here's what to know as school gets going, plus the links worth bookmarking for the year ahead.

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18Tue · Aug Meet Your Teacher & Supply Drop-Off8:00-9:00 AM · come & go ›

Meet your teacher, drop off school supplies, and bring any clinic medications (original packaging plus a signed Medication Agreement form). Ordered an Edu-Kit? It'll be waiting in your child's classroom. Can't make it? Supplies can come on the first day.

18Tue · Aug PTA Welcome Meeting9:00 AM · back playground ›

Right after Meet Your Teacher. A little business (hello, budget!), then meet the board and hear what we're planning for the year. Kids can play under PTA supervision while parents connect. No obligation to volunteer just for coming — though we may ask. 😉

19Wed · Aug First Day of School7:50 AM-2:45 PM · soft start 7:35 ›

Here's how drop-off works on the first morning:

Kindergarten–2nd grade: Meet your teacher on the front lawn at 7:35 AM — look for the tall signs with each teacher's name. When the 7:50 bell rings, teachers walk classes inside; parents, please say your goodbyes outside so teachers can settle everyone into new routines.

3rd–5th grade: Walk straight in the front door to your classroom any time between 7:35 and 7:50 AM. Adults will be in the hallway to guide them.

28Fri · Aug Assessment DayNo school · by appointment ›

No school for students on this day. A one-on-one start-of-year assessment for your student.

31Mon · Aug Assessment DayNo school · by appointment ›

No school for students on this day. A one-on-one start-of-year assessment for your student.

2Wed · Sept Curriculum NightGrades 1 & 2 ›

Meet the teacher and hear about the year's curriculum and classroom routines.

3Thu · Sept Curriculum NightGrades 3–5 ›

Meet the teacher and hear about the year's curriculum and classroom routines.

📌 School heads-up: Jeffco's annual registration is due by Oct 1 — returning families in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, new families at EnrollJeffco.

📰 More details on assessment days and curriculum nights are on the way — watch for The Firebird Flyer in your inbox each Sunday.

10Thu · Sept
Save the Date Back to School Bash 4:30-7:30 PM

Our biggest family kickoff of the year. Bring your crew and your Firebird spirit!

PTA sponsor boothsFood trucksBounce house & gamesSpirit wear exchange+ more
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☀️ Last call for summer readingWrap up your Reading Bingo for One School, One Book — Kenny & the Dragon. Summer Learning →
Get connected for the year
Join the PTABecome a member Set up your directoryFind other families Subscribe to the calendarNever miss a PTA event Ways to get involvedLend a hand when you can Grab the supply listGet ready for day one Order your yearbookAt ybpay.com — enter code 9984827
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👋🏻 We're your all-volunteer PTA — a 501(c)(3) partnering with families, teachers, and staff to make every child's potential a reality.

 

WHY JOIN?
Research is clear: kids with involved parents earn better grades (up to 30% more A's), attend school more often, behave better, and are far more likely to graduate and go on to college (National PTA & U.S. Dept. of Education).

 

WHAT DOES YOUR PTA FUND?

  • Teacher & classroom supplies
  • Field trips, assemblies & school/playground upgrades
  • Technology, staff appreciation & family events
  • And so much more...

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