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POWERSCHOOL FORMS:  Please remember, if you haven’t already done so, to go into PowerSchool and update your forms for the 25 - 26 school year.

KONA ICE:   Kona Ice will be here Friday, November 21, 2025, during lunches.  King - $6.00, Klassic - $5.00, Kiddie - $4.00 and PayIt Forward - $4.00.   You may prepay until 7:30 AM on Friday, November 21 or scan.  See FLYER to scan.    APP.KONAICEPAY.COM.   Use Code:  K76X56913096    FLYER       

FAIRBANKS MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PTO 2025 WINTER GREENERY & PLANT SALE:

HOW can you help? It’s as Easy as 1-2-3:      FLYER

1) Buy plants, greenery, and candles from the sale;

2) Text your child’s link to friends, family, neighbors & co-workers asking them to support the sale; 

3) Post the unique student ordering link and share on social media

Our goal is for each of our HS & MS students to sell at least 5 items. This allows the PTO to fund some super fun end of year programming & fund 2025-2026 school year activities.  If these items aren’t your thing right now, but you would still like to support the PTO and all of the events and programs we host, please consider making a monetary donation in lieu of purchasing here.  All donation checks made payable to Fairbanks MS/HS PTO. Please be sure to write the student’s name and “Winter 2025 FMHS PTO Donation” in the memo section.  Venmo @FairbanksMiddleHigh-SchoolPTO…or… GiveButter at: https://givebutter.com/TVNZcu

Important Information & Dates:   

Online Sale Begins: 120:01 am October 29th   

Brochures go home w/students - Wednesday, November 5

Online store closes at: 11:59 pm November 12th     Store access at: www.fundraiseIT.org 

Sales Order Distribution: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm & 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesday November 25th

A generic ordering code for MS families:  

https://app.fundraiseit.org/shop.php?code=2DD4C9

FMS VETERAN’S ASSEMBLY:  FMS will have its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 14th at 1:00pm in the high school gym. We would love to honor anyone who has served in the military in the past or currently.  Interested guests should RSVP and direct questions to Mrs. Claudia Bartow cbartow@fairbankspanthers.org. Guests should arrive by 12:45. and enter through the high school lobby doors. FLYER

HOLIDAY CARD MAKING:  Beginning Wednesday, November 5th- Mrs. Jones will be hosting card making in her classroom after school until 4:30. Please make sure you have a ride before you commit to staying.  Card making dates will be 11/5, 11/12/ 11/19, 12/3, and 12/10.  Please email Mrs. Jones if you plan on staying.   rjones@fairbankspanthers.org

Baseball Fundraiser:  The high school baseball program will be hosting a fundraiser at Culver’s on Wednesday, November 12th from 5:00-8:00 PM.  No flyer is needed. The team will earn a percentage of sales during that time frame from dine-in, carryout & drive-thru orders. Come have some players deliver your meal and support the team at the same time!  Thank you!

Baseball: Softener Salt Sale:  The Fairbanks HS & MS baseball teams are selling softener salt. Funds will be used for field materials and equipment. Order forms are attached. Please order by November 15th. Delivery or pick up date is Saturday November 22nd. Thank you for supporting the Fairbanks HS baseball program.  FLYER

Families:  As the seasons are changing, we have an opportunity through Project Warmth to provide students with warm clothing including hats, gloves, coats, boots, outerwear, etc. If your student has a need, please reach out to Mrs. Hooper directly and she will help to facilitate getting you those items in a discreet and confidential manner. Thank you so much.  alisonhooper@fairbankspanthers.org or 937-349-9000   X 1501

ATTENTION 7TH GRADE PARENTS:   Deputy Mitchell will be teaching DARE to the 7th graders.  Please see the attached DARE letter.  LETTER

8TH GRADE PARENTS:  The eighth grade incentive program involves students earning play money which they can spend on snacks and school supplies.  At the end of each quarter they will have the opportunity to attend a silent auction to bid on more expensive items.  This incentive program is most successful with parent donations.  If you are willing to donate, please see the AMAZON LIST HERE or scan the qr code. Thank you in advance for your support from home!

Athletic News:  Stay up to date with district athletic news, games, and other events here: Fairbanks Athletic Page

Fairbanks Broadcast Link:

https://fan.hudl.com/United-States/OH/Milford-Center/organization/19264/Fairbanks-High-School

Team Shop: 

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/ohio/milfordcenter/fairbanks-high-school

Ticket Box Office:

 https://fairbankspanthers.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

Website:

https://schools.snap.app/fairbanks  - PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR CHANGES

BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS:   MS Boys Basketball Tryouts will be held on November 3rd and 4th. Please make sure that you have a valid physical on file. Please make sure that you have a valid physical on file.

PARENT REMINDER:   Please remember, we are no longer using Final Forms district wide.  ANY and ALL changes need to be made in PowerSchool.  This will need to be completed and signed prior to each school year.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.  Log-in for the Parent PowerSchool account: https://ps-frbk.metasolutions.net/public/home.html. The information to be reviewed and updated is located under “Forms'' and then “Enrollment.” Complete each form, clicking “submit” to move to the next form. You will go through this process for each student in your account. Families will need to have their PowerSchool account set-up. To view a tutorial, please watch this video: Navigating PowerSchool Forms.

ABSENCE REMINDER:   If your child is going to miss for any reason, please call the school @ 937-349-9000, option #1, then option #2.  Please call before 9:00 AM.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.

NEW ENTRANCE FOR THE MS:  The Middle School now has a new entrance, in the front of the building.  All parent pick ups and drop offs will be through this entrance between the hours of 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, ONLY   Please use entrance “B”.   Drop off and pick up before and after school is still in the back of the building, entrance “C”.

SCHOOL FEES:  Fee invoices have been recorded in MSB.   If you do not have a MSB(MySchoolBucks) account, please make one.   You can either pay fees online through MSB, or send in a check with your child to the office to pay.   There is a service fee if you pay online through MSB.   If you have any questions regarding fees, please contact the office.  Thank you.

ATTENTION PARENTS:  When emailing in attendance or transportation change, please use MSO@fairbankspanthers.org  This is for MS students only.  Thank you.

BUS REMINDER:  Just as a friendly reminder, we are not able to offer riding home on the bus w/friends.   Students are only permitted to ride their assigned bus.   Our buses are crowded and are not able to handle any extra students.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.

PANTHER MARKET:   FLYER

CLUB MS & HS Wrestling:  The Wrestling programs will continue this year! Practices begin Friday, November 14, running Monday–Friday, 5–7 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. Tournaments are being scheduled for all groups — MS Boys, MS Girls, HS Boys, and HS Girls.

Please remember the K–12 wrestling program is a club sport run by volunteers, and parent help is strongly encouraged to keep it going.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/253027658838165
Questions or interested in helping? Contact Eric Chippas or Stacy Lopshire (614-264-5326 or stacy.urch@gmail.com).

Youth Wrestling is Back:  We’re excited to kick off another great season of youth wrestling! This year, Coach Justin Farmer will lead the team. Justin was a mat coach last year and is ready to help our wrestlers grow and have fun on the mat!

Practices start Tuesday, November 18 in the elementary cafeteria (same schedule as last year)

• 3rd-6th graders: Tue & Wed • 6:15–7:30, Fri • 6:30–7:30

Tournaments begin Sunday, Dec. 28, with the season wrapping up Feb. 1.

 Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/252793992891174

FEF SHOUT OUT:   Know a Fairbanks Staff Member who goes above and beyond?  Teachers, Administrators, Bus Drivers, Coaches and more - Anyone who makes school special - deserves a shout out!   Let the Fairbanks Education Fund know!     FLYER

ITEMS FOR SALE BY FES PTO:

FAIRBANKS BLANKETS

SHOP: https://mydesigns.teamthrows.com/f/fairbanks-team-throw-fundraiser

Every Panther can use a Fairbanks blanket! These are great for the bus or car ride to the next big game, and even at home curled up with the family. These make great gifts for any aged Panther, so snag yours today!   PICTURE

• Size: 60x80"

• Two Designs to Choose From!

• Choose Plush or Sherpa

• Delivery is typically only 10 business days

• Machine wash and dry

We will communicate at the end of the reservation signup on 10/22/2025, whether we were able to reach our minimum and if we can place the order. Payment is not needed until we confirm we met our minimum and once confirmed an email with information and the payment link will be sent.

FAIRBANKS SPIRIT GEAR

SHOP: https://ohiorootsboutique.com/collections/fairbanks-panthers-1

Looking for something a little more unique? Fairbanks Elementary PTO has collaborated with Ohio Roots Boutique to provide spirit wear with personality!    PICTURE

If you see a design you like and would like it to be on a different color or style of shirt we can make that happen! Winter sports and activities as well as new designs are coming soon!

BUNSOLD THEATRICAL ARTS:   Presents - A Royal Breakfast & Ball on Nov. 1   FLYER

THANKSGIVING MEAL BOXES:  The Byron Saunders Foundation of Union County will be donating our Thanksgiving meal boxes to families again this year.   Here is the meal box request link:

https://form.jotform.com/252728439194164

LifeWise Fairbanks Update:  We are thrilled to share that our 7th & 8th grade LifeWise class is filled to capacity—what an incredible response! Due to the high number of enrollments, registration for 7th & 8th grade is temporarily closed while we make adjustments to accommodate everyone safely and effectively.  Good News for 6th Grade Families:  We are still accepting new 6th grade registrations, so if you haven’t enrolled yet, there’s still time to join the adventure! Go to lifewise.org/fairbanksoh to enroll today!  Thank you for your amazing support—God is doing big things through LifeWise Fairbanks, and we’re excited to continue growing together! 

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