In our busy world, there are so many ways to stay connected to the most important information you need to be successful. Fairwood PTSA tries to help our community in a variety of engaging ways. Here are the ways in which you will hear about information from our school and PTSA. Highlighted items are especially important.
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Skyward / School Messenger
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Important Emails from school / district linked to registration, attendance, emergency contacts & grades. Can also sign up for phone calls, text messages & more You may need to get Skyward login info from the Fairwood main office staff 253-373-7491 |
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Class Dojo
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Interactive tool used by all teachers & staff at Fairwood for direct messaging, stories / updates & positive reinforcement Turn on notifications & engage with likes, & comments You can set your preferred language for easy translation. |
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KSD Mobile App
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Turn on notifications in this app to stay on top of events, news & emergency information |
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Websites
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Go to each website as needed for info. All are translatable into many other languages. |
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Fairwood PTSA Calendar
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Subscribe to this calendar in your Google, iPhone or Outlook calendar
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Have all important dates (and links to more info) right in your phone calendar
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KSD Free & Reduced Meals
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Families must reapply each school year. Students who were on the program in the previous school year must submit an application within 30 days of the start of the new school year to avoid a gap in benefits. |
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Fairwood Elementary School "Crier" Newsletter |
(Link unavailable at this time) |
Emailed newsletter with principal's message & other news |
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Use the Facebook app to get notifications of events, news & photos & engage with our community |
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Use the Instagram app to get notifications of updates & photos & engage with our community | |
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Use the Twitter app to get notifications of news, updates & engage with our community |
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In-school paper flyers
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No link. These are called "Tuesday Packets" at Fairwood Elementary
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When in-person school occurs, every Tuesday, paper flyers with reminders and detailed information are sent home with the youngest student in each household Special services paperwork, report cards, progress reports, test scores & other district communication are sometimes sent home in Tuesday packets or mailed to each student's address on file |
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Peachjar
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https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/districts/3012/ | Digital flyers from district / school / community groups / vendors delivered in your email if you sign up |
| Last updated: 8/21/20 |
