Important Phone

Numbers: Office: 630-444-8600

Attendance Line: 630-444-8601

Nurse: 630-444-8606

Important Dates to Remember Oct. 12th: PTO Healthy Hustle 5:00—6:00 pm Oct. 12th: Dippin Dots today Oct. 16th: 2nd gr Geneva History Center field trip Oct. 16th: Market Day pickup

Oct. 16th: PTO meeting 7:00 pm Oct. 17th—19th PTO Book Fair Oct. 17th: Author Carolyn Crimi Oct. 18th: School Store Opens Oct. 19th: Final Day to order Spirit Wear Oct. 22nd—26th: Red Ribbon Week (see pgs. 6, 7 and 8) Oct. 23rd: Skate party at Funway 3:00-5:00 pm (see pg 8) Oct. 29th: Dippin Dots orders due by noon Oct. 31st: Halloween Parade and Parties (see pg 3) Nov. 2nd: Dippin dots today Nov. 9th: Half Day - Early Dismissal 11:20 No Kindergarten End of First Trimester Nov. 13th: Market Day pick-up 2:15 Nov. 16th: Progress Reviews Home via backpack Nov. 19th– 20th: Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov. 21st-23rd: Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26th—Dec. 14th: Roller-skating in PE

10/12/12 Issue 05

Fabyan Facts

Elementary Regular Day

Drop Off: 7:45 am

School Start: 8:00 am

School Dismissal: 2:15 pm

Half Day Dismissal 11:20am

Next Edition of Fabyan Facts 10/26/12

District 304 Online Back-pack: Check out

all the new postings!

Find the online backpack at www.geneva304.org. Click on “Parent Re-sources” followed by “Online Backpack.”

News from Student Council Student council will be participating in Make a Difference Day, a national day of giving. It is celebrated on the 4th Saturday of October. This year it will take place on October 27th.

We will be working on two projects: Mountains of Mittens and S.A.N.T.A (Send a New Toy to Appalachia), collect-ing items to help underprivileged children in Appalachia, KY who are without winter clothing and presents at Christmas time.

Fabyan Families are encouraged to donate a pair of warm mittens, hats or scarves and/or an unwrapped toy for a child. We will be collecting items during October 22-26. Both items should be new items. Suggested toys include: baby dolls, Barbie dolls, puzzles, board games, blocks, action figures, trains, trucks, cars, sports balls, sports equipment, craft kits. Please do NOT donate toys needing electricity or batteries. There will be boxes around the school during this week to drop any items students bring in.

We really appreciate your support!

Healthy Hustle – TONIGHT! Friday, October 12th, 5:00-6:00. Forgot to register? No problem…walk-up registration is available. The cost is $5 per family, cash or check only. Bundle up and join us to-night for a fun event.

PTO Directory— Home Today via Backpack!!!

Letter from the Principal

So, I was driving my high-schoolers to school today (they just love having their mother drive them to school which means they don’t get the car), and I noticed many yards filled with signs to demonstrate what the person stands for--signs of campaigns and beliefs—Romney/Ryan; Obama/Biden, etc. Believe me when I say I am not going to get into politics, but I would like to move more toward a deeper insight into standing for what we believe in as a great picture. There are many ways to express your beliefs and one of the ways is through signs. Another way is through your voice. Students at Fabyan this week were able to voice their belief in what they stand for at school. I had the pleasure of asking each grade level during lunchtime and classtime to come up with our expectations to post throughout our school. Their beliefs and expectations help us build the strong foundation and are a cornerstone to a positive, school climate. It should not be surprising to you, but it was overwhelming that students want a bully-free zone. Words and actions are to be used to encourage and not to intimidate.

Students did an outstanding job of helping me come up with rules and ideas to continue our positive cli-mate that we have at Fabyan. These rules that our students decided will be posted throughout our school help provide a visualization and a reminder of what we believe in and expect. We also talked about a sign that is already posted by our office—“ What you do shows who you are.” When we follow our expectations, we can be proud of who we are and what others see. As adults, we have to remember that our actions speak louder than our words. We have many young faces watching what we do on a daily basis and our actions should be used to encourage and not to intimidate.

This weekend, enjoy the Autumn weather and talk to your child(ren) about the expectations that we have at school—in the lunchroom, at recess, throughout the school day. Be sure to talk about your be-liefs and as a family, come up with your own expectations in the home.

Please attend our PTO meeting on Tuesday, October 16th at 7:00 in the library. At the meeting, we will be talking about our School Improvement Plan and it will be a great way for you to let me know your beliefs and expectations for our school.

Darcy Thompson

Library News…. What an exciting week ahead in the library! We have an author

coming to visit!

Carolyn Crimi will be joining us on Wednesday October 17 at Fabyan. She will be pre‐senting to all of the classes that day on the writing process and how she gets her ideas for her books. All of this will be done with a humorous, engaging approach.

That evening, she will be joining our book fair and presenting her Halloween Book and Boo Fest. This event will be fun‐filled, so I hope your family can join us! If you ordered her books, they will be autographed by the author. I know this will be a fun and wonderful learning experience for our students. If you would like to learn more about Carolyn Crimi, please visit www.carolyncrimi.com

5th Grade Library Helpers is up and running! Our team of dedicated students comes in once a week on their sched‐uled day during lunch recess. So far they have helped with seasonal decorations, and library activity cards. I appreci‐ate their help and willingness to learn. If your fifth grader would still like to participate, there is still time. Have them stop in the library for more information.

Thank you!

Chris Barr LMC Director

Fabyan’s Frightful Halloween - Fabyan Halloween classroom parade and parties for Grades Kinder-garten through 5 will be held on Wednesday, OCTOBER 31ST– Please note the schedule be-low:

AM Kindergarten Parade 9:15 am Promptly PM Kindergarten and Grades 1-5 Parade 1:00 PM Promptly

Weather permitting, the parades will be held outdoors on the school grounds. Parents, grandparents and other family members are invited to the Halloween Parades, and to enjoy the “photo opportunity” as the classes parade around the exterior of the school building: The parade route will begin with the students exiting out the playground/music doors and parading around the playground surface area starting by the basketball courts and proceeding to the front of the building to re-enter through the main entrance doorway.

In case of inclement weather, the parades will be held in the Fabyan gym. If the parade is held in the gym, visitors to the parade will be able to enter the building through the main entrance door-way and proceed immediately into the Gym for their “photo-opportunity.”

Room parties will be held following the Parade. We ask all parents and visitors to remember that only designated Room Parents who are helping with the parties may go to the classrooms. Room Parents will check in at the office. Pre-printed name tags for all designated room parents will be given out upon check-in.

Kindergarten through 5th graders may wear basic costume elements to school. They may add ele-ments to their costume prior to the parade. Masks may be worn for the parade, as long as they do not obstruct the child’s vision; however, face make-up is not allowed. Parents are asked to ap-prove the costumes for appropriateness in a school setting, (i.e. no weapons or gang displays, or any costumes or masks that would upset a younger child). If you have specific questions, please contact the front office. –Thank you

PTO Happenings Our next PTO meeting is Tuesday, October 16

Do you have questions? Get answers!

All are encouraged to attend this important meeting!

Guest speakers: District 304 School Board members will present the district’s action plan and goals Mrs. Thompson will provide 2012 ISAT scores for grades 3-5.

7:00PM in the Fabyan Library

AGENDA

I. Call to order

II. Fabyan Pledge, Pledge of Allegiance

III. Amendments to the Agenda

IV. Approval of the Minutes

V. Guest Speakers: Board of Education Members, Bill Wilson and Mary Stith

VI. Vice President Report

VII. President Report

VIII. Treasurer Report

IX. Principal Report

X. Committee Reports 5 minutes each:

A. Spirit Wear

B. 4th Grade Fundraiser

C. Book Fair

D. Red Ribbon Week

XI. New Business

XII. Adjournment

Support your school by wearing your Spirit Wear!

Orders are currently being accepted through October 19th. All items purchased will be delivered via your child's backpack in early November. We have a cool new logo this year so check out the website to place your order. Sizing samples are available in the office.

https://estore.tryadsolutions.com/studentbodygear/

If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Owen @ sjowen3@hotmail.com.

International Walk to School Day. Thanks to everyone who walked and rode to school last week for International Walk to School Day! We had a great turnout and hope you will consider walking or riding to school again this year.

Thanks to our Box Top heroes so far this year! We have bun-dled 4,598 Box Tops. That’s $460! Our goal is 13,260 Box Tops.

Can Fabyan Falcons find more Box Tops before October 26th? Yes, they can! Don't forget to ask friend and relatives. You'll be surprised to see how many people clip Box Tops.

The Book fair is coming!!!

Wednesday, October 17 - Friday, October 19

Look for details in backpacks next week.

Back by popular demand! As part of our Book Fair, we will be holding a classroom spare change challenge! Money collected will be used to buy books for the Fabyan Library, as well as books for Book Worm Angels. Spare change details and collection baggies have been sent home in backpacks...the challenge runs from October 9th - October 16th!

Volunteers are GREATLY NEEDED for this all-school event. Without adequate volunteers, book fair hours will be shortened where necessary.

To sign-up for a 1-2 hour shift, please visit

FabyanPTO.org and click on the “Volunteer for the Book Fair” link.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER MARKET DAY! Place orders online by 11:00 PM tonight for pick up at our next sale Tuesday, October 16th between 2:15-3:15.

Visit marketday.com to place your order. Our school code is 27832.

New customers please take advantage of NEWFIVE promo to get $5 off your first order of $25 or more. Any questions, please contact Debbie Maynard at 630-677-4611 or Amy Hepburn at 630-761-8134.

GRAND OPENING SCHOOL STORE THURSDAY OCTOBER 18TH !

THE STORE WILL BE OPEN THURSDAYS IN THE CAFETERIA FROM 7:45-7:55.

HOSTED BY OUR 4TH GRADERS TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR OUTDOOR EDUCATION PRO-GRAM IN 2013.

Fabyan PTO—Red Ribbon Week October 22nd - October 26th

Monday, October 22: Theme: Eating Healthy Is No Sweat! Be strong! Keep your body strong with healthy choices!

Spirit Day: Wear Sweats to School Healthy Choice Challenge: Have a healthy dessert like fresh fruit or just skip dessert altogether.

Red ribbons handed out – consider pinning on backpack

Opportunities to Help Others: Bring items to donate for the First Baptist Food Pantry. The food pantry is at a record low currently. Please donate

Tuesday, October 23: Theme: Engage in Positive Activities for a Healthy Lifestyle! Be Positive! Spirit Day: Wear Red

Healthy Choice Challenge: Join us at Funway for our Fabyan Skate Party! Funway, Batavia IL 3:00 – 5:00 Opportunities to Help Others: Bring items to donate for the First Baptist Food Pantry. The food pantry is at a record low currently. Please donate

Wednesday, October 24: Theme: It’s up to Me, to Be Stress-Free!

Spirit Day: Wear Pajamas to School Healthy Choice Challenge: Talk to your family about stress and strategies to handle stress.

Opportunities to Help Others: Bring items to donate for the First Baptist Food Pantry. The food pantry is at a record low currently. Please donate

Thursday, October 25: Theme: Be a Sport, Stay Active

Spirit Day: Wear Your Favorite Sport’s Jersey/Shirt Healthy Choice Challenge: Ask a friend to play outside instead of having media time.

Opportunities to Help Others: Bring items to donate for the First Baptist Food Pantry. The food pantry is at a record low currently. Please donate

Friday, October 26: Theme: Fabyan Elementary School: A Safe Place for Kids

Spirit Day: FES Spirit Wear Day Giveaways – “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World” Tag ~ Parents may use this message as a point of discus-sion with children about being KIND, HONEST, STRONG, POSITIVE, and a ROLE MODEL J

Healthy Choice Challenge: Do something active and fun with your family today!

Special Guest: Ozzie at Fabyan Elementary School

Please donate to the First Baptist Food Pantry RED RIBBON WEEK 2012

Community Food Drive

Needed Items: - Laundry and dish detergents (excluding dishwasher detergent)

- Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels, tissues)

- Large disposable diapers

- Toiletry products (soap, hair products, personal grooming products, dental products)

- Canned meats, complete meals in a box

- Pastas and sauces

- Peanut butter and jelly, macaroni & cheese, soup

- Canned vegetables, snacks, baking goods

- Crackers, pastas, rice, powdered potatoes

- Cereals

- Canned Fruit

- Juice, drink mixes

Questions, please contact GenevaCoalitionForYouth@gmail.com