October 2, 2024

Reminder- There is NO SCHOOL TOMORROW- it is a TEACHER WORKDAY!  We will see our students again on Friday, October 4th.

 

October 4th reminders: 

• Wear FWES Shirts or colors (blue and yellow)

• 8:30am Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day- meet Mr. Eller at Kildaire Plaza and join in the fun

• 9:00am PTA Coffee Chat on Front Porch

 

Recordatorio: ¡NO HAY CLASES MAÑANA! Es un DÍA DE TRABAJO PARA LOS MAESTROS. ¡Nos veremos de nuevo con los estudiantes el viernes, 4 de octubre!

Recordatorios para el 4 de octubre:

• Usa camisetas de FWES o los colores (azul y amarillo)

• 8:30am: Día de Caminar, Andar en Bicicleta o Rodar hacia la Escuela - Reúnete con el Sr. Eller en Kildaire Plaza y únete a la diversión

• 9:00am: Charla de Café de la PTA en el Porche Principal

 

September 24th- FWES Reminders

Tomorrow is Picture Day at FWES!!! Be sure to bring your SMILE!

 

Club Application Reminder- All club applications are due to FWES no later than 4:00pm tomorrow- Wednesday, September 24th.

Applications must be paper for the lottery process.

FWES Club Information 24-25- review club options for 24-25 school year 

FWES Club Application 24-25- Due by 4:00pm September 25th!

Go Play Save PTA Fund Raiser Reminder- Sale goes through Friday….. Check out some strategies to help our school here: Go Play Save Strategies!

 

 

September 4th- Quick Mid- Week Updates

Happy 1st Day to Kinder Families!

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

All Carpoolers- Patience with carpool this week and into next while our new kindergarten students and families learn about procedures:) You might wait until closer to 4:00 or 4:05 the next few days to arrive so you are not frustrated by the wait:) 

Kinder families- please review the carpool video again before coming to school today. It is VERY helpful for your child’s safety that you NOT wave or open a window and call their name as you drive up and through the loading zone. We need our students to follow the school adult directions for their safety- sometimes when they see a parent or hear their name, they take off running to the car- that is not how we can keep your child safe. 

 

Reminders for all families: 

Friday, September 6th is our Monthly Walk to School Day. Families meet Mr. Eller, our PE teacher, in the parking lot at Kildaire Plaza (where the Starbucks coffee is located) at 8:30am and then walk to school together as a group. Adults MUST walk with their children to school- and can then walk to return to your car after dropping off your student. What beautiful weather this week for a Walk to School Day! 

Mr. Eller promotes healthy activities for students and families and sponsors our Walk to School day the first Friday of every month of the year! 

Also Friday, September 6th- PTA will host a Coffee Chat on Porch during and after arrival to get to know families and answer any questions you may have about how you can get involved.

 

¡Feliz primer día a las familias de Kindergarten!

Mensaje en video de la Sra. Pierce

A todos los que usan el sistema de carpool: tengan paciencia con el carpool esta semana y la próxima mientras nuestros nuevos estudiantes de kindergarten y sus familias aprenden sobre los procedimientos :) Podrían esperar hasta más cerca de las 4:00 o 4:05 los próximos días para llegar, así no se frustran con la espera :)

Familias de Kindergarten: por favor, revisen el video de carpool nuevamente antes de venir a la escuela hoy. Es MUY importante para la seguridad de su hijo que NO agiten la mano ni abran una ventana para llamar su nombre mientras se acercan y pasan por la zona de carga. Necesitamos que nuestros estudiantes sigan las indicaciones de los adultos de la escuela para su seguridad; a veces, cuando ven a un padre o escuchan su nombre, corren hacia el auto, y eso no es seguro para su hijo.

Recordatorios para todas las familias:

El viernes 6 de septiembre es nuestro Día Mensual de Caminar a la Escuela. Las familias se reúnen con el Sr. Eller, nuestro profesor de educación física, en el estacionamiento de Kildaire Plaza (donde se encuentra el Starbucks) a las 8:30 a.m. y luego caminan juntas hacia la escuela. Los adultos DEBEN caminar con sus hijos hasta la escuela y luego pueden regresar a su auto después de dejar a su estudiante. ¡Qué hermoso clima tenemos esta semana para un Día de Caminar a la Escuela!

El Sr. Eller promueve actividades saludables para estudiantes y familias y patrocina nuestro Día de Caminar a la Escuela el primer viernes de cada mes durante todo el año.

Además, el viernes 6 de septiembre, la PTA organizará un Café en el Porche durante y después de la llegada para conocer a las familias y responder cualquier pregunta que puedan tener sobre cómo pueden involucrarse.

 

August 27, 2024

FWES Day 1 Updates!

What great Day 1 we had at FWES!!! 

Thank you to all of our students for their enthusiasm and engagement as learners today and to our amazing teachers who created environment with a balance of getting to know each other and structure to organize for the year. 

A few transportation reminders: 

Bus Routes: We had a couple of late buses and hope some of those times will improve as the school year continues and routes become more familiar. Thank you to those families for your patience! We will be sending Talking Points messages to the families of each bus to let you know daily when the bus has left FWES each day- and also if there are any delays that the school has been notified about. Please make sure your Talking Points app is active on your phone so you get this information. 

Walkers: Thank you to families for being on time for Walker Dismissal today!! A reminder that annually you must give permission for your student to walk away from school without an adult. The form is linked below and available for 2nd-5th graders. K-1st students may walk away WITH AN OLDER SIBLING if you choose- but please be sure the older sibling knows to wait on the porch for the younger sibling- any K-1st student will NOT be allowed to walk alone, even if they have permission. 

Walker Permission to Walk Away from the Porch without an Adult 24-25

Walker permission is open until 12noon daily and will reopen in the evening daily. 

Carpoolers: We did a practice session with all 1st-5th carpoolers during the school day and it was a great help to the carpool process- our students and Safety Patrol were ready to follow the guidelines and processes! 

For adults coming to carpool- a few reminders to help the line go smoothly and quickly: 

• New carpool tags are required annually- you may not pick up your student with last year’s carpool tag. Please come to the office to get a carpool tag for 2024-25 if you do not yet have one. 

• No left turn into FWES or when leaving FWES during arrival and/or dismissal. Please follow the signs directing you in the correct process for accessing and exiting our campus. 

• Please pull up as close as you can to the car in front of you- if everyone does that- we can load 8 cars each round:) 

• Seatbelts/car seats/booster seats- thank you for moving forward and into our “Pull Over” area if you need to assist your student in getting buckled into the car safely. The move there will give you the time you need and allow the line to continue to move- Thank you! 

• Safety Patrol may NOT load a student into the driver side of the vehicle. They may only load students into the passenger side (the school side of the car). If you need your student to enter the vehicle on the drive side, the driver will need to get out to accompany the student to the vehicle. 
  

GOT QUESTIONS is tomorrow…..

Got Questions? Link- use this link at all times listed below to access FWES Staff and ask questions (link will only be in email not with public access)

• Wed, August 28th 10:30-11:15am

• Thursday, August 29th 12:00-12:45pm

• Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:30am-12:15pm

• Friday, September 6, 2024 12:00-12:45pm

¡Qué gran primer día tuvimos en FWES!

Gracias a todos nuestros estudiantes por su entusiasmo y compromiso como aprendices hoy, y a nuestros increíbles maestros que crearon un ambiente equilibrado entre conocerse y estructurar el año escolar.

**Rutas de autobús:** Tuvimos un par de autobuses que llegaron tarde y esperamos que algunos de esos tiempos mejoren a medida que avance el año escolar y las rutas se vuelvan más familiares. ¡Gracias a esas familias por su paciencia! Enviaremos mensajes por Talking Points a las familias de cada autobús para informarles diariamente cuando el autobús haya salido de FWES, y también si hay algún retraso del que la escuela haya sido notificada. Asegúrense de que la aplicación Talking Points esté activa en su teléfono para recibir esta información.

**Caminantes:** ¡Gracias a las familias por llegar a tiempo para la salida de los caminantes hoy! Les recordamos que anualmente deben dar permiso para que su estudiante se retire de la escuela sin un adulto. El formulario está vinculado a continuación y está disponible para los estudiantes de 2º a 5º grado. Los estudiantes de K-1º pueden irse caminando CON UN HERMANO MAYOR si así lo desean, pero asegúrense de que el hermano mayor sepa esperar en el porche al hermano menor; a cualquier estudiante de K-1º NO se le permitirá caminar solo, incluso si tiene permiso.

**Permiso para que los caminantes se retiren del porche sin un adulto 24-25:** El permiso para los caminantes está abierto hasta las 12 del mediodía diariamente y se reabrirá por la tarde todos los días.

**Carpoolers:** Hicimos una sesión de práctica con todos los carpoolers de 1º a 5º durante el día escolar y fue de gran ayuda para el proceso de carpool; ¡nuestros estudiantes y el Patrullero de Seguridad estaban listos para seguir las pautas y los procesos!

Para los adultos que vienen a carpool, algunos recordatorios para que la fila avance sin problemas y rápidamente:

- Se requieren nuevas etiquetas de carpool cada año; no pueden recoger a su estudiante con la etiqueta de carpool del año pasado. Por favor, vengan a la oficina para obtener una etiqueta de carpool para 2024-25 si aún no tienen una.

- No se permite girar a la izquierda al entrar o salir de FWES durante la llegada y/o salida. Sigan las señales que los dirigen al proceso correcto para acceder y salir de nuestro campus.

- Por favor, acérquense lo más que puedan al coche que tienen delante; si todos lo hacen, ¡podemos cargar 8 autos en cada ronda!

- Cinturones de seguridad/asientos de seguridad/asientos elevados: gracias por avanzar hacia nuestra área de "Parada" si necesitan ayudar a su estudiante a abrocharse en el coche de manera segura. Moverse allí les dará el tiempo que necesitan y permitirá que la fila continúe avanzando. ¡Gracias!

- El Patrullero de Seguridad NO puede cargar a un estudiante en el lado del conductor del vehículo. Solo pueden cargar a los estudiantes en el lado del pasajero (el lado de la escuela del coche). Si necesitan que su estudiante entre al vehículo por el lado del conductor, el conductor deberá salir para acompañar al estudiante al vehículo.

 

August 26, 2024

Mrs. Pierce's Video Message (explaining the information below and considerations for families the first week:) 

See you tomorrow for our 1st Day of 2024-25! 

Doors open at 8:45am! 

 

Don’t forget to Follow our Official Facebook Page! 

 

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website) 

Tues, August 27    1st Day of School for 1st-5th Grade

                             Kindergarten Staggered Entry Begins

Sept 2                   Labor Day Holiday- No School

Sept 3                   12:45pm Kinder Rosters Posted

                             1:00-2:00pm Kindergarten Meet the Teacher

Sept 4                   1st Day for ALL Kindergarten Students! 

                              9:20am Kindergarten Family Welcome Event! 

Sept 9                   1st-5th Grade Families may begin coming to school for lunch

Sept 13                 7:45am PTA Board Meeting

                             Go Play Save Fundraiser Begins

                             FWES Family Night at NC Courage

Sept 17                6:00pm FWES PTA General Membership Meeting

Sept 20                Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Sept 23                Kindergarten Families may begin coming for lunch

 

FWES 1st Day/Week of School Reminders! 

Student/Family Communication and Interest Form 2024-25

You may have filled this out on paper at Open House, but if you have an extra minute- please fill out the link above so we can more quickly determine your interests and make a connection- as all the paper documents will have to be entered manually. It is a pretty easy form to fill out- after contact info- it is only check boxes:) 

 

Transportation Procedures and Reminders: 

• FWES Carpool Procedures (with video)

• Walker Procedures (with video)

• Bus Rider Procedures (with video)

  • FWES Bus Routes for 2024-25

Arrival Reminders:

• Right turn in ONLY for carpool and to access parking

  • Watch the video- must enter from the Cary Pkwy direction

• If you are parking to walk in and have to park in our neighborhood, please be respectful of lawns and driveways. It WILL be busy and parking is limited- plan with plenty of time. 

• DO NOT drop off students prior to the start of carpool or arrival as a walker before 8:45am

• Doors will open with the bell at 8:45am

• Families are invited to walk to the classroom between the 8:45am bell and the 9:05am warning bell. Families who arrive to the front door after 9:05am will be asked to remain in the lobby. This process at FWES does include a reminder that the teacher’s focus is on students - this cannot be a time for a conference or distracting the teacher

  • All families should exit the building through the front doors no later than 9:15am

• Dogs are not allowed on campus. Please remain on the sidewalk by the school sign if you have walked a dog to school with you. 

 

Dismissal Reminders

• Walkers must be met on the front porch by an adult unless permission has been given

  • Families must meet walkers by 3:40pm. 

  • Note that there will be MUCH traffic and there is NO passing on Hampton Valley Road…. So plan ahead to be on time for walkers

  • Families must remain on the porch until students are dismissed

  • Walkers who are not met by 3:45pm are sent back to their classroom and late families will be required to show photo ID to sign out those students. 

• Building entry for those waiting on Walkers is not allowed due to the updated visitor/security system. Please take care of bathroom needs before coming to FWES. 

• Dogs are not allowed on campus. Please remain on the sidewalk by the school sign if you have walked a dog to school with you. 

• Carpool is also RIGHT TURN ONLY for families. 

• Carpool families are asked to have patience and consider arriving at 4:00pm when the traffic may be lighter. 

  • Help your child learn their carpool number and what your car looks like to speed up the carpool line

• Families MAY NOT come to the front door while the carpool line is moving to sign out students in the office. Please remain in line and wait your turn. 

  • The office is a critical resource for the dismissal process of our 660 students and cannot be interrupted for sign out of students. 

  • Families who may come to the door may be asked to remain on the porch until the end of carpool for assistance. 

 

Got Questions? use this link at all times listed below to access FWES Staff and ask questions (check email version of this message for the active link)

• Wed, August 28th 10:30-11:15am

• Thursday, August 29th 12:00-12:45pm

• Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:30am-12:15pm

• Friday, September 6, 2024 12:00-12:45pm

 

FWES PTA Updates: 

You belong in PTA. PTA membership is your way of showing support for the work that we do.  Join each year.  That’s it.  No volunteering required.  No meeting attendance required.  FWES PTA welcomes and encourages everyone to be part of our amazing community!  Please join us!  

FWES spirit wear now available to purchase online!  New designs featuring Oso on shirts and stickers, as well as discounts on items from previous years.  Quantities and sizes are limited!

New year, new teacher! Get to know your new teachers and learn some of their favorite things.  Teacher and Staff Preferences

Courage Family Game September 13.  Please join us for family night at the NC Courage Soccer game as the Courage take on Bay FC Friday September 13th at 7pm.  Wear your school spirit and bring your friends! Buy your tickets here for the match and other festivities including inflatables, games, scoreboard shoutouts, on-field activities before the match and at halftime, and much more. 

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

 

August 25, 2024 (Kinder Only Message)

Please accept our apologies for the linking of the incorrect documents related to Kindergarten Staggered Entry dates for the 2024-25 school year. 

The schedule is below: 

Tuesday, August 27- Last Names A-C

Wednesday, August 28- Last Names D-L

Thursday, August 29- Last Names M-R

Friday, August 30- Last Names S-Z

Kindergarten July, 2024 Mailer- This link is current and correct with all information. 

We look forward to seeing all of you next week! 

 

Por favor, acepte nuestras disculpas por la vinculación de los documentos incorrectos relacionados con las fechas de entrada escalonada para el Kindergarten del año escolar 2024-25.

El horario es el siguiente:

Martes, 27 de agosto - Apellidos de la A a la C

Miércoles, 28 de agosto - Apellidos de la D a la L

Jueves, 29 de agosto - Apellidos de la M a la R

Viernes, 30 de agosto - Apellidos de la S a la Z

Correo de Kindergarten de julio de 2024: Este enlace es actual y correcto con toda la información.

¡Esperamos verlos a todos la próxima semana!

 

 

July 30, 2024

 Mrs. Pierce's Video Message

FWES Updates for Families:

FWES Family Student Handbook 2024-25- updated for 24-25- The FWES specific Handbook for families has been updated for the 2024-25 school year. Thank you for taking time to read and review our procedures and expectations related to all things FWES.

FWES Handbook Highlights 2024-25 English/Espanol/Arabic

After School Registration Information for 24-25

FWES After School On Line Registration August 7th- review the full information about the registration process timeline and a copy of the form that will be required to be completed for initial registration.

Neighborhood Visit- August 5 and 6

FWES will be visiting several neighborhoods next week. We can’t wait to see you!

Parent Club Sponsor Interest

We were fortunate to have several parents share their interests with students as club sponsors last year. If you have not yet shared your interest to participate, please do so no later than August 15th so we can include you in the options for students. 

Club Sponsor sign up due by August 15th! 

 

FWES Carpool Tag Registration 24-25

Use this form to register for a carpool tag by Monday, August 19th to have it ready for pick up for you during Open House. 

This form will be available until 9:00am on Monday, August 19th. Those registrations not received by the 19th can register for a tag during Open House. 

FWES PTA Updates

Yubbler School Supply purchase Reminder- FWES PTA provides a service through Yubbler to purchase your required school supplies for the 24-25 school year- all you need comes to your house in just one box! 

 

 

July 16, 2024

Happy Summer Video from Mrs. Pierce! 

Welcome New Families! 

Welcome to all the families who will be new at Farmington Woods for the 24-25 school year. We are so happy you are joining our school community and becoming part of our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. We will be communicating with you over the next month important information for families and updating the information on our website- so keep a look out for these updates! 

 

Before School Registration- families who need before school care can use the link to register through the YMCA as the YMCA hosts the morning program on the campus of FWES each day. 

 

After School Registration- families who need after school care should review the information below about the registration process, as the program is first come first served. 

• Digital “Line Up” Wednesday, August 7th 9:00am- Families interested in a seat (or seats for multiple students) will “Line Up” by registering on line for a spot. 

• In Person Registration- Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13- Families who secured a seat in the program will need to complete all the required paperwork and bring it to the school with the required payment on these dates. Those families will receive a sign up to choose a time to come to school to complete this process to effectively manage time for everyone. Families who secured a seat but are not available in person may mail required registration materials and payment. 

All of the specific details will be shared closer to the dates, but this general information is shared for your planning purposes at this time. 

 

Rosters, Picnic and Open House dates and reminders

Thursday, August 22nd 4:30pm- Class Rosters for 1st-5th Posted at front doors

      PTA Welcome Back Picnic at FWES times TBA after rosters are posted

Friday, August 23rd 4:00-6:00pm- Open House Event (1st-5th Meet your teacher)

Tuesday, August 27th- First Day of School for 1st-5th graders!

FWES PTA Updates: 

Dear Farmington Woods Elementary Parents:

The FWES PTA is excited to offer Yubbler’s school supplies program which will help the school and make it a breeze for parents to get school supplies for next year. Yubbler.com is making our supply lists available for online purchasing at discounted prices. The best part is that Yubbler will donate 50% of the profits back to the school.

Register for a coupon code: 

•   Click on https://www.yubbler.com/school/farmington-woods-elementary
•   The coupon code will be sent to your email. Copy and paste it in at checkout.
•   Discount (applies to core items only) for July orders:    5% off core items

What you need to do:

•   Find the supply list for your child’s grade by going to this link
•   Click on the purchase button (“Add Full List”) then enter your shipping and billing information¹
•   You can customize your cart in checkout by removing or adding items
•   You’re done!

How it works:

•   Supplies are shipped “Next Day” to your home.
•   One click and you’re done. It’s that simple!

When:
There is no deadline to purchase supplies.

Please email orders@yubbler.com for any questions or concerns regarding your order. If possible, please include your order number which can be found in your confirmation email.

¹ All transactions are processed by PayPal’s BrainTree secure online payment service.

Estimados Padres de Farmington Woods Elementary:

Estamos muy emocionados de ofrecerles el programa de útiles escolares de Yubbler que ayudará a la escuela y facilitará que los padres obtengan los útiles escolares para el próximo año. Yubbler.com está poniendo sus listas de útiles disponibles para comprar en línea y a precios promocionales. Y la mejor parte, es que Yubbler donará el 50% de las ganancias a la escuela.

¿Cómo recibirá su descuento? 

•   Haz click aquí: https://www.yubbler.com/school/farmington-woods-elementary
•   El código de descuento se enviará a tu correo electrónico. Cópialo y pégalo al finalizar la compra.
•   Fechas de descuentos (aplica solo a los artículos core):

• Órdenes en julio:    5% de descuento en artículos core

¿Qué necesitas hacer?

•   Encuentra la lista del grado de tus hijos ingresando a este link
•   Haz click en el botón de compra (“Add Full List”) e ingresa los datos de envío y facturación.¹
•   Puede personalizar su orden al finalizar la compra quitando o agregando artículos¹
•   ¡Listo!

¿Cómo funciona?

•   Los útiles son enviados directamente a tu casa dentro de los 5 días hábiles e incluso antes.
•   Un click y listo ¡Es así de simple!

¿Cuándo?

No hay fecha límite para comprar útiles escolares.

Si tiene una pregunta sobre su orden por favor envíe un email a orders@yubbler.com Si es posible, incluya su número de orden que puede encontrar en el email de confirmación.

¹ Todas las transacciones son procesadas por el servicio de seguridad de pagos en línea “PayPal's Brain Tree”.