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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.

ATTENTION 7TH & 8TH GRADE PARENTS:   If your child selected Basic Life Skills or Art 7/8 for 2nd semester as an elective, these fees have been added to MSB.   They may be paid online through MSB or you can pay this by sending in a check with your child to the office.   

POWER OF PEN:  Tuesday - Power of the Pen 3-4:30

CROCHET & CHESS CLUB:  Friday - Crochet Club 3-4:30, Friday - Chess Club 3-4:00

MENU CHANGES FOR THIS WEEK:  Monday & Tuesday what it says, Wednesday- Taco Bar, 

Thursday-Breakfast and Friday-Pizza Hut

SPIRIT WEEK:  February 2nd - February 6th - Monday - PJ Day, Tuesday - Twin Day, Wednesday - Red or Pink, Thursday - Jersey Day and Friday - Panther Gear

YEARBOOK SALE:  HAS BEEN EXTENDED!    Don’t miss out on your 2025 - 2026 yearbook.  Cost is $19.00.   Only checks can be accepted as payment.  NO CASH Forms were sent home with students.   Please return the form with your student to the MS Office by Friday, February 6, 2026.   Extra forms are on the bookcase outside of the office.  Yearbooks may also be ordered online at book.hrimaging.com

KONA ICE:   Kona Ice will be here Thursday, February 19, 2026, during lunches.  King - $6.00, Klassic - $5.00, Kiddie - $4.00 and PayIt Forward - $4.00.   You may prepay until 7:30 AM on Thursday, February 19 or scan.  See FLYER  to scan.    APP.KONAICEPAY.COM.   Use Code:    K76X29513099

Baseball for 7th & 8th Grade:  There will be baseball open gym sessions on the following Saturday  Feb 14th- 12:00-1:30, Feb 21st- 12:00-1:30 and Feb 28th- 12:00-1:30 for any 7th or 8th grade boy who is interested in trying out for baseball this season. All of the open gym sessions will take place in the elementary gym. The tryout will be sometime during the first week of March and the date will be announced as soon as the gym practice schedules are finalized. Jim Fawcett & Tyler Cantrell will be the coaches. If you plan to try out but are unable to make it to the open gym, please see or contact Jim Fawcett at jfawcett@fairbankspanthers.org and let him know. 

BASEBALL APPAREL:  The baseball team store which includes mens, womens, and youth clothing will be open from now through Feb 5th. All items are shipped to your home address. 

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/FPBSB26

DENTAL VISIT:  The Dental van will be on site on Tuesday, February 3.   Please see FLYER to sign up

VISITING AUTHOR AT FES:  On February 9th, the author Jeannette Elum Greulach will be visiting Fairbanks Elementary's to share her story, The Castoff Canine. You may purchase your copy of the story for $10 and $5.50 will be donated to the Canine Collective, a local no kill animal shelter located in Plain City. If you would like, she will also be autographing copies of her book.   FLYER

VISITING AUTHOR: Jeannette Elum Greulach with The Castoff Canine

INFO & PURCHASE BOOK: https://givebutter.com/the-castoff-canine

SKI CLUB: Ski dates are Wednesdays, 2/4 & 2/11 from 4 - 8 PM.  Feb. 14 has been added as a make up.

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

SOFTBALL:  If your daughter plans to play softball for Fairbanks this spring, parents, please log into Final Forms and sign them up for softball.  We are trying to get an accurate count of participants.  

Winter Volunteers for Athletic Events:  As many of you know, we rely heavily on the support of our community to provide excellent athletic experiences for our Fairbanks students. The winter season is always a busy one, and there are many opportunities to serve—both big and small—each of which is greatly appreciated!  Please review the volunteer sign-ups below for the winter season and consider signing up where you are able.   Thank you in advance for your continued support and partnership!

https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/62518269

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

2026 - 2027 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:  Information is posted to our website (www.fairbanks.k12.us) which includes a link to complete a google form to RSVP for round-up: 2026 Kindergarten Round-Up RSVP

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!

LifeWise Fairbanks Update:  Looking for something fun to be part of this year? LifeWise is a weekly program with snacks, games, and conversations about life, faith, and making great choices—along with friends!  Sign-ups are now open for all 6th–8th graders!  Visit lifewise.org/fairbanksoh to enroll today.  LifeWise meets on Fridays during 9th period flex. Students are transported by bus to Lighthouse Church (9505 Unionville Rd., Plain City).  Questions? Reach out to whitneyshaffer@lifewise.org.  Don’t miss out—we’d love for you to join us for the rest of the year!

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