Important Budget Update: Board of Finance Meeting TONIGHT
Right now, there’s a $1.9 million cut to the Board of Education’s budget request, which puts Fairfield’s education at risk. Cuts will directly impact classrooms as non-essential spending has already been eliminated.
During this evening's Board of Finance meeting, the superintendent and Board of Education members will strongly advocate for the full budget request to be fulfilled by the Board of Finance.
How Can You Help?
- There is still time to Email the Board of Finance prior to tonight's meeting in support of restoring the $1.9 million.
- Attend the Board of Finance meeting tonight, March 20 at 7pm in the Central Office Board Conference Room. Public comment is welcome. Click here for the agenda.
- Attend the Board of Finance Budget Comment Session on Saturday, March 29 at 9:30am in the Fairfield Warde High School Auditorium.
SBA & NGSS Assessment Window To Begin In March
Fairfield Public Schools will join students across the United States in the Smarter Balanced (SBA) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Assessments this spring. Students in grades 3-8 will participate in the SBA in English language arts and mathematics. The State’s testing window will be open from March 24 through May 30 with Fairfield students beginning testing in April. Your school will communicate its specific testing schedule in the near future.
In addition to the SBA, students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will also participate in the NGSS during the same dates (Grade 11 NGSS opened on February 11 and goes through May 30). These assessments are untimed, adaptive, and computer administered. Students may spend up to five hours to complete both assessments over multiple days. Each session will vary in length based on the assessment and schedule, and students may complete each assessment at varying intervals and pace. Federal and state law requires participation in these assessments. Both assessments adhere to federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Smarter Balanced Assessment Information
Next Generation Science Standards Assessment
Please contact your child's principal directly with questions.
Registration Office: New Address Reminder
A friendly reminder that the district requires families to notify the Registration Office at 203-255-8242 when there has been an address change.
You will need to provide your new address and documents to verify this information. The new address will then be updated in Infinite Campus by the Registrar, ensuring that your child has proper access to bus service if applicable, and any school mailings will be able to be sent to the proper address. Please note: addresses cannot be updated by parents/guardians in the parent portal. Visit our website for more information.
Young Innovators Showcase Passion Projects at Gifted & Talented Gallery Walk
Supporting Our Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health
Fairfield’s Social Services, Youth Services Bureau, and CARES (our Prevention Council) are partnering to present Margaret Weeks Horton, LCSW, for this important program. Margaret will address the impact of mental health on children’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She will explore how issues like anxiety, depression, and ADHD can manifest through changes in behavior, emotions, and social interactions. Parents will gain valuable insights into these challenges and walk away with practical tools to support their children's mental well-being.
The program will take place Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Bigelow Center in Fairfield. All are welcome.
The FPS Technology Department is pleased to announce a new webpage which has been designed to help you navigate the challenges of managing your child's internet usage at home. This resource provides comprehensive information on tools and strategies to create a safer online environment for your children.
Safety Town Openings Available
Do you have a Kindergartner joining FPS for the 2025-26 School year? The popular FPS Safety Town program is back! Complete the registration form with a check made payable to FPS and mail or drop off to Central Office: https://bit.ly/3PZvfLe
Save-The-Date
2025 Graduation & Moving Up Ceremonies
We are pleased to announce the 2025 Middle School Moving Up Ceremony dates and the High School Graduation dates. Congratulations to all of our students! We wish them success in their new endeavors and a bright future. Elementary School Moving Up Ceremony dates will be shared by school principals in the coming weeks.
In honor of Women’s History Month, third graders at Mill Hill listened to the story “The World is Not a Rectangle” about the life of famed Architect Zaha Hadid, written by Jeanette Winter. Students then created buildings that were modeled after work by Hadid.
June 11 Scheduled As Last Day Of School
The 2024-25 student calendar has been updated to reflect the scheduled last day of school as June 11, barring any closures due to weather. June 10 and 11 will be early dismissals. Click here to view the calendar.
Warde Band Students Journey To Nashville For Unforgettable Immersion In Music History
Ludlowe FBLA Students Shine At Conference
The Fairfield Ludlowe Future Business Leaders of America Chapter achieved outstanding success at the FBLA Conference at Southern Connecticut State University on March 18, earning the prestigious Silver Chapter Status Award.
Congratulations to the individual winners in the various competitive event categories. Their achievements are truly remarkable!
Business Law – 2nd Place Naisha Maheshwari, & 5th Place Nathim Mughal
Computer Problem Solving – 2nd Place Matthew Ferrando
Economics – 5th Place Kiran Selvaratnam
Financial Math – 4th Place Jackson Frame
Introduction to Business Communication – 5th Place Logan Carl
Introduction to Business Concepts – 5th Place Brendan Lee
Journalism – 3rd Place Alina Bogatikov, & 4th Place Farrah Koester
Organizational Leadership – 5th Place Niketh Devineni
Personal Finance – 4th Place Avery Wilson
Business Ethics – 5th Place Claire Mallek & Katelyn Palsa (Team Event)
Business Management – 3rd Place Harry Kingston & Nicholas Aurilo (Team Event)
Public Speaking – 4th Place Tyler Toll
Social Media Strategies – 3rd Place Amber Lin & Tian Yao (Team Event)
Burr Elementary School Roots and Shoots club is hosting several fundraisers to help Guiding Eyes for the Blind and support the training of seeing eye dogs. Students made posters to advertise their virtual dog show and craft sale while meeting some well trained fuzzy supportive friends!
Reporting Dismissal Changes & Absences
Parents and guardians of middle and elementary school students should use School Dismissal Manager to update the school regarding dismissal plans. The system can be accessed via a smartphone, tablet or PC. Contact your school with questions on how to sign-up and download the application.
Stay In The Know: ParentSquare
All district, school and classroom messages are sent to your computer or phone through email, and/or text via ParentSquare. This includes emergency messages and alerts.
Families should have received a link to log in to their ParentSquare account from their principal. If you have not received a link, please reach out to your school directly. Note: families who previously signed up for ParentSquare will not need to do so again.
To ensure that you receive messages via ParentSquare, please double check your contact information in Infinite Campus. If you would like to receive text messages, make sure that your cell phone is listed and NOT a landline.
Infinite Campus will continue to be used for a variety of purposes including report cards, grades and assignments, lunch payments, fees/school store and real-time attendance information.
