We Want To Hear From You: 2024 Climate Survey
Your feedback is important! Fairfield Public Schools regularly surveys parents/guardians, students, and staff to gain input about our schools. The surveys are structured to evaluate school leadership and management, as well as to measure domains required by the State of Connecticut for healthy school climates: Institutional Environment, Teaching and Learning, Safety Procedures, Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, and Leadership. Survey results are also used to determine school and staff improvement goals.
The survey link is open now through May 3 at 4:00 pm. Please access the parent/guardian survey here. If you have questions, contact your school’s administration. Thank you for your participation.
McKinley Grade 5 students examine microorganisms during a Mill River Lab.
FPS Educators Named Fund For Teachers Fellows
Congratulations to Fairfield Warde High School Science Teacher Timothy Foster and Roger Ludlowe Middle School Special Education Teacher Kelly Lindine on being selected to receive a Fund for Teachers fellowship!
Fund for Teachers is a national organization that provides fellowships for teachers to self-design and embark on summer professional growth experiences.
Mr. Foster will study the impact of global carbon dioxide emissions on the environmental systems of Hawaii and the effects on ecotourism. Ms. Lindine plans to attend a nature-based learning conference in Seattle in order to study marine and freshwater conservation in multiple environments in the Pacific Northwest.
We look forward to hearing about these wonderful adventures and how they will help to create unique lessons and experiences for our students in the classroom!
Fairfield Music Department Recognized By NAMM Foundation
The National Association of Music Merchants once again recognizes the Fairfield Public Schools Music Department as one of the "Best Communities for Music Education."
This prestigious designation is reserved for districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement to provide music education to all students, and places the program within the top 5% in the country. Thank you to the school community and staff whose support enables our talented students to shine!
FPS high school athletic champs were honored for their hard work, dedication and accomplishments during a recent Board of Education meeting.
WFC Celebrates Women's History Month With Empowerment Tea Party
Walter Fitzgerald Campus students and staff celebrated Women’s History Month with a Women’s Empowerment Tea Party. The event honored women in the community who continue to make an impact on the lives of our students.
Thank you to the following community sponsors who helped make this event possible: Broadview Counseling & Assessment, CK Sweets, Hansen’s Florist, Isabelle et Vincent, Sorrento Importing, Stop & Shop (Fairfield), Sunnyside Sweet Shoppe, The Pantry
A special thank you to Trisha Pytko for organizing this special day.
Wait Until 8th Pledge Update
The Fairfield Wait Until 8th Chapter now has over 600 families who have pledged to delay giving their children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. To learn more, please visit www.waituntil8th.org or check out Wait Until 8th’s Instagram account.
Coming Soon: Whitsons School Nutrition Survey
State Senator Tony Hwang awarded students from RLMS and TMS for Women’s History Month essays. Students wrote about notable Connecticut woman including icons like PGA Pro Suzy Whaley, Philanthropist Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt, Suffragist Frances Ellen Burr, and more.
Updated 2023-24 A-F Student Calendar
Please visit the calendar page on the FPS website to view the latest calendar updates. The A-F calendar was revised on March 19 to reflect schedule changes and the final day of school on June 13.
Students and staff across the district experienced the spectacular solar eclipse together as a community. Pictured above: Burr students and staff enjoying the moment!
New Facilities Reservation Software Coming Soon
FPS offers members of our community the opportunity to reserve School facilities for events, activities, meeting and more. In the coming weeks, the district will be upgrading Facilities Reservation software from SchoolDude to MasterLibrary. The transition to the new software will begin on April 15 and we anticipate completing the process by May 1.
Effective April 15, current Facilities Reservation software will be temporarily suspended to facilitate the transition to the new system. During this period, there will be no access to the system for reservations. Our team will be working diligently to ensure a smooth migration process.
As we approach the upgrade date, we'll provide further communication and support resources to assist you with any questions. In the meantime, if you have any immediate inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Reservations Coordinator, Miriam O'Donnell, at ext. 8374.
Odyssey Of The Mind Teams Qualify For World Finals
Congrats to the FPS Odyssey of the Mind Teams who qualified for the World Finals! Team members have been busy over the past 4 months crafting a skit, building sets and props, and engineering to solve problems. This competition provides a platform for our district to drive multi-school collaboration and engagement for all kids who are interested in STEAM education. The Odyssey of the Mind World Finals will take place at Iowa State University in May. The PTA Council of Fairfield has started a GoFundMe page to support students on this exciting journey.
Unified Sports team representatives from Fairfield Woods Middle School marched in the Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade and showed their Fairfield spirit!
Family Session: Positive Choices In Mental Health
Join us for a Fairfield Collaborative for Youth Mental Health event on Wednesday, May 8 from 6:30-8pm at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities. The session will focus on navigating digital culture and mental health with Lee Tilghman, a former influencer who stepped away from the spotlight to find balance and wellness. Click here to register for this free event.
AP Literature students at Warde and Ludlowe attended a field trip to New York City's Museum of Modern Art. A special thanks to Dr. Faber, who started this field trip in 2001!
Family Session: A Mind Like Mine: Inside The World Of Kids With LD And ADHD
Incoming 2024-25 Kindergartners: Safety Town Registration
Incoming 2024-25 Kindergartners: Join us for a week at Safety Town at Stratfield Elementary School! This fun program focuses on rules of the road, bike lessons, playground safety, fire prevention and more! Meet Fairfield PD Officer Friendly and make connections with new friends.
Complete the registration form along with a check and mail or drop off to FPS Central Office.
