School Scoop November 8, 2026

School Scoop November 8, 2026

A Special C.A.R.E. Wheel Prize -- Raising the Flag with Mr. Shawn: One of our special PBIS C.A.R.E. Wheel prizes gives students the opportunity to start their day with an important job, raising the American flag with Mr. Shawn! Students who select this prize get to learn firsthand from Mr. Shawn about the important steps and traditions involved in raising the flag. He teaches them how to carefully handle the flag so it never touches the ground, how to attach the clips to the rope, and how to pull hand over hand until the flag reaches the top of the flagpole.This week, Jack from Mrs. Magnuson's class was one of our lucky flag raisers! Experiences like these are an important part of our PBIS program and School Climate Plan. We create opportunities to build positive relationships, develop responsibility, and strengthen our school community. 

This week, Fawn Hollow successfully passed our Heart Safe Drill for the second consecutive year! Our Safety Team practiced responding to a simulated cardiac emergency, putting their training and emergency procedures into action. The drill was intentionally conducted before school so that this important safety practice would not interrupt student learning. During an actual medical emergency, our Safety Team members are the designated adults who respond to assist. All other staff members implement a Stay Put, keeping students safely in their current locations and hallways clear so medical personnel can respond quickly and efficiently.

We are grateful to our Safety Team members for their preparation, teamwork, and dedication to keeping Fawn Hollow safe. Being a Heart Safe School is another way we demonstrate our commitment to a safe, supportive school climate where students can focus on learning and growing!

Conference Sign Ups: Your child’s teacher will be sending a ParentSquare post tomorrow at 9 AM with a link to choose an appointment time for parent teacher conferences. Conferences are 15 minutes long and they will be held at school on the following dates: 

• Thursday, November 19th from 4:30 - 7:30

• Monday,  November 23 from 4:30 - 7:30

• Tuesday, November 24 from 1:30 - 4:00

Toward the end of next week, you will also have an opportunity to sign up for a conference with your child’s special education program manager or their specials teachers (art, music, PE, library).  These staff members are also available on conference nights. Mrs. Ances and Mrs. Nelly will be sharing more information through ParentSquare.

Progress Report Podcast:  This school year, our elementary progress reports have a new look! During the 2025–2026 school year, a Collaborative Action Team of teachers, administrators, instructional leaders, and parents met monthly to review and revise the reports.The updated progress reports better align with our curricular resources, Bookworms and Illustrative Mathematics, and they describe grade-level standards in clear, family-friendly language. Using a four-point scale, they communicate each student’s progress toward meeting end-of-year standards.

To learn more about progress reports, visit our website or CLICK HERE.  Superintendent Kobza and Instructional Leaders Dr. Kara Tanner and Evelyn Ciaburri also recorded a podcast. Take a listen on your commute, during a walk or run, or on the way to sports practice! LISTEN TO PODCAST HERE.