Author: AMY JOHNSON

Friday, October 2nd, was School Custodian Day, and Fairlawn Elementary was proud to take the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible members of our custodial team. Our custodial staff plays an essential role in creating a positive school environment for our students, teachers, staff, and families. Each day, they work diligently to ensure our campus is clean, safe, organized, and ready for learning. Their responsibilities extend far beyond keeping our building looking its best. They are always willing to lend a helping hand, solve unexpected problems, and support our school community in countless ways. We are truly grateful for … Read More

Fairlawn Elementary’s kindergarten classes had a wonderful time celebrating the conclusion of Benchmark Unit 1 while learning about the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed during Apple Week!  Our young learners enjoyed a variety of hands-on activities that brought their learning to life. Students read engaging apple-themed stories, participated in apple investigations, and explored the many characteristics of apples using their senses. They even used apples to measure themselves, making math learning fun and meaningful! Of course, no Apple Week would be complete without some special apple-themed snacks. Students had the opportunity to connect their classroom learning to real-world experiences … Read More

What a wonderful evening at Fairlawn Elementary! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for Title I & Curriculum Night! It was such a joy to welcome our families onto campus, share what our students are learning, and spend time together as a school community. Your presence and support mean so much to our teachers, staff, and students! At Fairlawn, we believe that strong schools are built through strong partnerships, and our families are an important part of that partnership. When families and schools work together, our students are given even more opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. … Read More

Our awesome Fairlawn bus drivers got a little Friday treat today! We surprised them with ice-cold refreshments and something sweet as a small way of saying THANK YOU for all that they do! Every day, our bus drivers play such an important role in our Fairlawn family. They help safely transport our students to and from school while greeting them with smiles, patience, and care. We know that getting our students to school safely and home to their families each day is a huge responsibility, and we are so grateful for the dedication they show every day. This little Friday … Read More

What an amazing day at Fairlawn! Our teachers and staff were treated to a very special “Dolly Day” sponsored by our incredible PTO, and it was truly a day to remember! From the moment we walked in, the adorable decorations brought smiles to everyone’s faces and created such a fun and cheerful atmosphere. A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO for always finding creative ways to show appreciation for our Fairlawn staff. The thoughtful treats, sweet surprises, and attention to detail were so incredibly appreciated. It was the perfect reminder of how much our staff is valued and supported … Read More

Fairlawn Elementary staff recently traded in their school shoes for bowling shoes and had a fantastic time participating in Bowl for Kids’ Sake, an event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie County! Our Fairlawn team came together for an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of strikes, spares, and smiles. While we were there to have fun, we were also proud to support an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local children. Big Brothers Big Sisters helps create positive mentoring relationships that encourage kids to reach their potential and build brighter futures. … Read More

Our kindergarteners at Fairlawn Elementary are off to a fantastic start! They have been working hard each day as they learn new routines, build important skills, and become confident members of our school community. One of the highlights has been mastering their scissor skills! After practicing how to safely and correctly use scissors, our students put their skills to work by creating their very own “Scissor Salad.” This fun activity allowed students to practice cutting while strengthening their hand muscles and improving their fine motor skills. Our kindergarteners are also learning how to use pencils, crayons, glue, and other classroom … Read More

What a wonderful way to kick off another school year at Fairlawn Elementary! Our Back-to-School Luau was such a fun and memorable event for our students, families, and staff. Although we had to reschedule the luau because of rain, Mother Nature tried to test us one more time! Thankfully, our amazing PTO quickly moved the celebration indoors, and we didn’t let a little rain stop us from having a great time. Our Fairlawn PTO did a fabulous job helping organize and run the event. Their hard work, flexibility, and dedication helped make the evening so special for our school community. … Read More

Fairlawn Elementary was filled with smiles, hugs, and special memories as we celebrated Grandparents Day with two wonderful days of grandparents’ lunches! This special celebration gave our students the opportunity to share a meal and spend quality time with some of the most important people in their lives. To accommodate all of our wonderful families, Grandparents Day was celebrated over two days. On Monday, our kindergarten, third-grade, and fourth-grade students welcomed their grandparents and special guests to campus for lunch. On Tuesday, it was the turn of our first-, second-, and fifth-grade students to enjoy this special time together. The … Read More

Fairlawn Elementary is growing something exciting this year—a brand-new Gardening Club! This wonderful new group gives students the opportunity to get outside, get their hands dirty, and learn all about the amazing world of plants and gardening. Each week, students participate in engaging gardening lessons where they learn about plants, soil, seeds, and what it takes to help a garden grow. They also spend time working in our school garden, putting their new knowledge and skills into action. Through these hands-on experiences, students are learning about responsibility, teamwork, patience, and the importance of caring for our environment. The Gardening Club … Read More

There is something exciting happening at Fairlawn Elementary—the Perk Store is officially open! Students have been working hard to demonstrate positive behaviors and make great choices as part of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program, and now they get to enjoy the rewards of their hard work. The Perk Store gives students the opportunity to use the perks they have earned to shop for fun prizes and special items. Students can make choices about how they want to spend their hard-earned perks, making the experience both exciting and rewarding. To make sure everyone gets a chance to participate, … Read More

A HUGE Thank You to Dunn’s Kids Foundation! Fairlawn Elementary would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Dunn’s Kids Foundation for their continued generosity and unwavering support of our students! Thanks to your kindness, our children have the backpacks and school supplies they need to begin the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Your commitment to helping local students truly makes a difference—not only for our children, but for their families as well. Fairlawn families are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our school community. A very special thank you to Howard … Read More

Fairlawn Families Stepped Up! Fairlawn Families, you truly made an impact! A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated shoes and supported our Fairlawn PTO Shoe Drive! Thanks to your incredible generosity, our Fairlawn family collected an amazing 1,778 pounds of shoes! But this wasn’t just about collecting shoes—it was about making a difference! Together, our donations helped displace an estimated 44.5K pounds of CO₂ and save an incredible 741K gallons of water! We are so proud of our Fairlawn families for coming together and showing what can happen when a school community works as a team. Your generosity is … Read More

Fairlawn’s Tunnel of Hope: A Bright Start! What a wonderful way to welcome our Fairlawn students back to school! Our students—and their parents—had an amazing experience walking through our “Tunnel of Hope,” surrounded by smiles, cheers, encouragement, and so much positive energy! The Tunnel of Hope was a beautiful reminder that our students are never walking their journey alone. From the moment they stepped through, they were surrounded by members of our school and community who believe in them and are excited to see all they will accomplish this year. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our amazing community … Read More

Ready, Set, Kindergarten! July was an exciting time at Fairlawn Elementary as we welcomed our newest Patriots for Kindergarten Orientation and Kindergarten Readiness Testing! Over the course of three days, our incoming kindergarten students had the opportunity to meet their teachers, explore their new school, and participate in activities designed to help us learn more about their individual strengths and readiness for kindergarten. Our teachers worked with each child through fun, age-appropriate readiness activities while families received helpful information about beginning this exciting new chapter. The three days were filled with smiles, new friendships, eager learners, and lots of excitement … Read More

To Proficiency & Beyond! Fairlawn Elementary’s Open House was a toy-tally terrific success! Our school was filled with excitement, smiles, and lots of anticipation for the new school year. Families had the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, explore the school, and get ready for another year of learning and growing together. With our Toy Story theme, we were reminded that every student is capable of reaching for the stars. Our amazing Fairlawn staff is ready to support, encourage, and inspire every child along the way. Thank you to all of our wonderful families for joining us and helping make … Read More

Fairlawn Elementary’s 2nd–5th grade students recently enjoyed an exciting and well-deserved celebration during the final ACALETICS Green Party of the school year. Students who earned an 80% or higher in ACALETICS were rewarded for their hard work and dedication with a fun-filled event on the green that included games, snacks, music, and time to celebrate with friends. The event also recognized students who showed perseverance by improving their performance and turning their red questions to green. These students received a special treat for their determination and commitment to growth. It was wonderful to see so many students being recognized for … Read More

Kindergarten students at Fairlawn Elementary had an exciting and memorable visit from local firefighter Tyler Logsdon, and it was definitely a highlight of the week! From the moment he walked in, he had our students engaged, excited, and ready to learn. Tyler did an incredible job explaining what it means to be a public worker and how important it is to help and support your community. He connected it back to school in such a meaningful way, showing students that even now, they can start building leadership skills by making good choices and helping others. One of the students’ favorite … Read More

Fourth-grade at Fairlawn Elementary School put such a fun and creative spin on getting ready for their reading state test with a Harry Potter-themed poetry review! To make things extra exciting, students were sorted into different Hogwarts houses and worked together to earn points by answering questions correctly. The room was full of energy, teamwork, and just the right amount of friendly competition. Everyone was eager to help their house come out on top and show what they know! In the end, Mr. Ader, our very own headmaster, awarded the House Cup to Gryffindor for their hard work and determination. … Read More

April was a busy one for Fairlawn’s Student Council, and in the best way possible! Those students really stepped up and showed what it means to care for others and take pride in their school. They kicked things off by celebrating staff with the sweetest handmade bookmarks. Each one was created by students, and you could tell how much thought and effort went into them—definitely brought lots of smiles around campus! Not long after, they made sure bus drivers felt the love, too. For Bus Driver Appreciation Day, students put together treat bags as a small thank-you for the big … Read More