Fifth Grade Promotion

Fifth-grade promotion is Tuesday, June 10! Help to make this a special day for the children, families, and teachers.

Help is needed to set up and clean up the refreshments that are served to families following the event. Fourth-grade families usually assist with this. Please click here to let us know if you are willing to spend a 1/2 hour to set up or clean up.

Presidents Message

Dear Fairland Friends and Families,

It is with great excitement that we welcome a new set of parents to walk the halls of Fairland, to worry and fuss over their children and try to help their teachers. They bring a fresh new batch of ideas and diversity to our Fairland community. Please join me in welcoming each family wholeheartedly as the acceptance they get is the first step to determine their level of parent involvement.

At the start of the 2007-2008, I signed on as PTA President because of my commitment to helping children. At the close of this year my energy, focus and agenda for next school year remains unwavering in keeping with the PTA mission, which is to work to provide an equal voice for all children.

Just like the school year came and went, late August will be here faster than anyone can imagine, so enjoy the time off from PTA responsibilities. I wish for everyone a safe and fun-filled summer. Have fun making wonderful memories with your children!

 

Carla

Become a Fairland Volunteer

We need your help! There are many ways that you can volunteer your time and/or skills to benefit the Fairland school community. One way is to call the school at 301-989-5658 to ask your child's teacher if they need your help. Another way is through the PTA. The following positions currently are unfilled :

If you would like more information please contact Cathy by email. Remember, the success of Fairland E.S. depends on everyone's support.

2007 - 2008 School Year Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events on the left side of this page typically provides details and serves as a reminder for events scheduled within the next 30 days or so. For long term planning consult the Fairland calendar of events

Support Fairland Elementary School

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Free Childcare at PTA Meetings

We are looking for middle-school and high-school students over 13 years of age to baby-sit in the school's All Purpose Room. This is a great opportunity for students to earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. We would like to have 2-3 sitters for each of our meetings. Our PTA meetings are on Tuesday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. and ending no later than 9:00 p.m.

If you know of someone over the age of 13 who may be interested in helping out with this, please contact our PTA Childcare Coordinator

Your Fairland ES PTA Membership

We encourage all parents, grandparents, and guardians to become PTA members. Your membership pays for artists and cultural arts programs -- such as storytellers, dancers, actors, puppeteers, musicians, poets, singers, and sculptors to come to the school. The PTA also helps to sponsor before- and after-school programs such as Foreign language instruction (FLES), Family Fun Nights, the school Book Fairs, and the Fall Picnic.

What else does the PTA do?

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Fairland Elementary School is a non-profit volunteer organization which strives to improve the education, socialization and community action of its students, teachers and families. All parents, regardless of membership, are invited to participate in meetings, discussions and events. Our meetings are typically on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with social time. The business meeting starts one half hour later in the school’s All Purpose Room. Reminders will go home on flyers in your child’s backpack. Membership monies are used to support the fun and educational events planned throughout the school year for our students and their families.

The PTA works with the Board of Education members, County Council members, and other Northeast Consortium schools to ensure a quality education and facilities for your children. The PTA publishes the Fairland newsletter and school directory and provides funds for teachers to use in their classrooms. Joining the PTA is an easy way to participate in your child's education and support our school. Membership in the PTA is $10 per adult and entitles a paid member to voting rights in the PTA. A percentage of your membership dues stays with Fairland to help support programs designed to enhance your child's learning. Donations are accepted as well. Please pay by cash or check, made out to: Fairland PTA. The entire amount is tax deductible. Click here to print the membership form. If you need more information, contact PTA President Carla by email.

Want to know more ....

Feel free to contact Carla, the Fairland Elementary School PTA President by email.