Friday, September 12, 2025
Hot Lunch - Order lunch for your child
We’re excited to announce that we have partnered with Lunchbox once again to offer you some new and exciting lunch choices! Please note that ordering from Lunchbox is not mandatory; it’s simply an added bonus for our community.
All orders must be placed online, as we cannot accept any cash payments at the office for these lunches.
Currently, we do not have any funding for hot lunches, but we hope that the Lunchbox options will enhance your lunchtime experience!
Please note that we do not cancel hot lunches on snow days.
First hot lunch is September 23, 2025 (Order deadline is September 21 @ 12pm)
Tuesday’s (Rotating between Papa’s and Subway)
Thursday’s Dominos
Happy ordering!
How to Order Guide Fairfield ES
Cross Country Running
Mondays: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays: 8:00 - 8:40 am
Fridays: 8:00 - 8:40 am
School Spirit by Arnika!
Medical Conditions
This message is intended for the families of students with prevalent medical conditions where documentation is needed by the school:
To help us gather important medical information about your child, we ask that you call the school and we will direct you to the correct forms.
Daily medication will need to be dropped off at the school. Students cannot carry medications in their backpack, at any time. Please call the school to make arrangements for drop off.
Terry Fox Run
Our Fairfield Terry Fox run will take place on Friday, September 26th from 2:15-3:00 pm. We will begin in the gymnasium with a kick off assembly lead by Ms. Scott's and Ms. Pennell's classes, followed by a run/walk around school property. On its 45th anniversary, this year's theme is 'Finish It'! Please help Fairfield to support this great cause by donating using our school link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/103866
Thrift Sale volunteers needed. Please click the Volunteers Needed image below.
School Council Needs You on Wednesday!
Wed. Sept. 17th at 6:00
Hello from our Falcon School Council!
Every school in Ontario invites parents to be part of their school team. This is your invitation to join our Fairfield Elementary School Council!
Are you a parent/guardian who likes to hear what is going on at the school each month? Do you enjoy making decisions on how to raise money? Do you want to meet parents from the school community? Do you want to meet other families and be more social? Are you a kindergarten parent who wants to find out more about our school?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, we can't wait to meet you at our first meeting!
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17th at 6:00 in person at the school - walk through the front doors and we will direct you to the correct room!
7:00 ELECTIONS for new 2025 School Council
* Please stop by the school or email us to put your name in the election - you can also put your name forward at the first School Council Meeting.
Are you of Indigenous descent? We would love to have your voice at our table! Please contact the school if you are interested in joining us. There are also opportunities for our Indigenous families to network with other families in LDSB! Let your voice be heard!
There will be FREE babysitting for your school aged children! What more could you ask for?
We can't wait to meet you!
What a nuisanse! Head Lice
Check your children for head lice on a weekly basis. If you catch it early, it will be easier to eradicate. We have several cases at the school at this time.
Don't forget to return Data Verification forms! They tell us who can go on local trips, which children can be in the newsletter, and more!
Dear Parent/Caregiver:
Re: School Based Rehabilitation Services – Universal Occupational Therapy Support
KidsInclusive has provided Occupational Therapy (OT) services for decades within the school environment. Occupational Therapists are health professionals who work with children in many different settings and have expert understanding of fine motor (printing, cutting), gross motor (jumping, throwing), self-care (putting on coat, zippers, opening packages), and self-regulation (being able to control emotions and actions) development.
Research has shown that all students in the classroom may benefit from the strategies offered by an OT. For the last 3 years, KidsInclusive, in collaboration with your school board, has gradually implemented OT services rooted in the principles of Universal Design in your child’s school. For the 2024-2025 school year, we are now fully implementing our Tiered OT services to all grades (kindergarten – grade 8 classrooms, kindergarten – grade 12 special education classrooms, and at the secondary level, upon request by the school team).
Under this model, the OT and potentially an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) under the supervision of an OT, will support the classroom teacher and school staff by providing activity ideas, trying different materials and tools, sharing resources, and offering strategies for students to participate in classroom activities and routines that address the types of development noted above. As part of this support, the OT may also observe the students in their classrooms, the gym, or playground. Examples of suggestions the OT may provide include: trial of different types of pencil grips and scissors, review of active seating (movement cushion, wobble stool) options, or introduction of exercises and movements to encourage postural control, to help the student learn in the classroom and participate throughout the school day. Teachers may share ideas with you that they are using in their classroom to help your child.
If, through this program, your child appears to need more help with their fine motor, gross motor, self-care, or self-regulation skills, the teacher and the OT assigned to the school will discuss whether your child would benefit from more direct support. If appropriate, the teacher will then speak with you about a referral to KidsInclusive’s School Based Rehabilitation program and obtain consent.
If you have any concerns about your child’s development or do not consent to your child participating in the OT offerings as noted above, please let your child’s teacher know.
Please note that KidsInclusive is part of Kingston Health Sciences Centre, which is a teaching facility. As such, learners may be accompanying the OT to their school visits. Please let us know if this is a concern for you.
If you have any questions about the OT service please call Lesley Clifford, System Navigator for the School Based Rehabilitation Services program at 613 544 3400 ext. 3314.
Sincerely,
Karen Forbes, PT | Manager
KidsInclusive • EnfantsInclus | KHSC - Hotel Dieu Hospital site
166 Brock Street | Kingston, ON K7L 5G2
Upcoming Dates
September
- Wednesday, September 17 - School Council Meeting 6:00 Join Us!
- Thursday, September 18 - Fire Drill
- Tuesday, September 23 - Lock Down Drill
- Friday, September 26 - Terry Fox Walk/Run
- Monday, September 29 - Friday, October 3 - Scholastic Book Fair
- Tuesday, September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October
- Thursday, October 2 - Meet the Teacher Open House 4-5/Book Fair 4:00 - 5:30
- Thursday, October 9 - Bus Safety Presentations K-8
- Friday, October 10 - PA Day
- Monday, October 13 - Thanksgiving Holiday
November
- Wednesday, November 5 - SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
- Friday, November 14 - PA Day
- Thursday, November 27 - Grade 7 & 8 Immunization Day
December
- Monday, December 22 - January 2nd - Winter Break
January
- Monday, January 5 - 2026 First Day Back to School
- Friday, January 30 - PA Day
February
- Monday, February 16 - Family Day Holiday
March
- Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20 - March Break Holiday
April
- Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Holiday
- Monday, April 6 - Easter Monday Holiday
- Friday, April 17 - PA Day
May
- Monday, May 18 - Victoria Day Holiday
- Friday, May 29 - PA Day
June
- Friday, June 26 - PA Day
Contact Us
Principal: Martha Duncan duncanm@limestone.on.ca
Vice Principal and Student Support Teacher: Nicole Onyskiw onyskiwn@limestone.on.ca