Happy Education Support Professionals Day!
We're so grateful for the amazing staff who go above and beyond to support our students and school every day!
We're so grateful for the amazing staff who go above and beyond to support our students and school every day!

Thanksgiving Break Reminder
Families, please note that our Thanksgiving Break will be November 26 - 28th. School will resume on Monday, December 1.



School Board Members Day!
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible school board members for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community!
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible school board members for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community!

Q2 Progress Reports are now available!

Family and Community Engagement Photo Challenge!
You're invited to share special family moments. Please email your photos to face@fsd89.org by Friday, November 21.
You're invited to share special family moments. Please email your photos to face@fsd89.org by Friday, November 21.


Grateful Grams for $1.00!
Show someone that you appreciate them by sending them a note of gratitude!
Show someone that you appreciate them by sending them a note of gratitude!


Today we honor those who served. Thank you Veterans.

Our PreK class loved storytime with Principal Patton today!

Today we handed out 100 two-day meals for our students to take home for the weekend. Thank you to everyone who helps make this possible!



First STEM Club meeting was a success!
Students learned about buoyancy, started building boats, and will soon compete to see whose creation holds the most pennies!
Students learned about buoyancy, started building boats, and will soon compete to see whose creation holds the most pennies!




Friendly Reminder! There is a School Improvement Day on Wednesday, November 12th, with an early dismissal of 11:45 am.



A huge THANK YOU to our staff, families, board members, and community for making McTeacher's Night such a success! We're so grateful for your continued support!










Day of the Dead celebration today in 8th Grade!




Parent Café - Monday, Nov 3
Join us in-person or online with Mrs. Figs, Resource Coordinator, as we collaborate with Loaves & Fishes for an open and friendly conversation about nutrition, healthy eating, and simple ways to support your family's health. Childcare will be provided, including a fun nutrition activity for kids, and on-site food distribution registration will also be available!
Join us in-person or online with Mrs. Figs, Resource Coordinator, as we collaborate with Loaves & Fishes for an open and friendly conversation about nutrition, healthy eating, and simple ways to support your family's health. Childcare will be provided, including a fun nutrition activity for kids, and on-site food distribution registration will also be available!


Thank you to all of the FACE (Family and Community Engagement) team members, Fairmont staff, volunteers, organizations, board members, and families who volunteered and/or donated to make Trunk or Treat a HUGE success!
Happy Friday and Happy Halloween! Our 7th graders are busy exploring Evidence of Chemical Reactions in the lab today!




Spirit wear Wednesday was a hit! Our Fairmont staff rocked their school colors and merch with pride as we continue celebrating Red Ribbon Week!

Our 6th graders had a fantastic time cheering on the Chicago Wolves at today's game!









Our 5th graders had an amazing time exploring Lewis University yesterday!










Today's Red Ribbon Week theme is "Look Sharp, Think Smart, Be Drug Free!"
Our staff dressed to impress and showed off their best looks!

