Fayette Central Elementary School

At the Fayette County School Corporation, the safety of our students, families, and staff are of utmost importance. For this reason, we take severe weather very seriously. Making the call to delay or cancel school can be tricky and often times, difficult to please everyone. Conditions change by the minute and deadlines loom large. We hope this graphic outlining our decision-making steps may be helpful.

Congratulations to our yearbook, cover winners!

We are buzzing this morning here at FCE!

Just a reminder that our Veterans Day program is this Friday at 9:00. If you'd like to come and shop the book fair with your child, you may do so from 10:00-3:00. Just check in at the office and we will call your student down. If you are visiting around dismissal, we ask that you park in the parking spaces and not directly in front of the building, as busses will be loading. We will have a family night on the 14th from 3:00-6:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you!

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL BUS SAFETY MESSAGE October 30th, 2024 Spartan Family, The Fayette County School Corporation has recently experienced an uptick in school bus stop arm violations. We love our children and their safety is our highest priority. Simply put, stop arm violations are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. In Indiana, it's illegal for drivers to pass a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. This applies to all roads except for motorists on a highway that is divided by a barrier, such as a concrete wall or grassy median. Fayette County School Corporation buses are equipped with stop arm cameras. Those who illegally pass a stopped school bus will be held accountable. Tickets have and will continue to be written. Violators could pay a fine of up to $10,000 or have their license suspended for up to 90 days for the first offense or up to a year for the second. We thank you for your continued help and support as we strive to protect our most precious assets...our children. Mr. Jeremy Duncan Superintendent, Fayette County School Corporation INDOT Guidelines Two-Lane Roadways If a school bus stops on a two lane road and the red flashing lights are activated and the stop arm is extended, all motorists MUST stop. Multi-Lane Roadways with NO Barrier between Lanes When a school bus stops on a multi-lane roadway without a barrier and the red flashing lights are activated and the stop arm is extended, all motorists MUST stop. Multi-Lane Roadway with a Grassy and/or Concrete Barrier When a school bus stops and the red flashing lights are activated and the stop arm is extended, only vehicles behind the bus MUST stop. Vehicles that are approaching from the opposite side are NOT required to stop, but should proceed with caution.

Good afternoon Hornet families! I hope you’ve had a restful and relaxing Fall Break. This week we celebrate Red Ribbon Week. The national theme this year is Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free. We moved our Book Character Parade to Friday as long as the weather is decent. Your child may enjoy each spirit day as we welcome them back and look forward to starting quarter 2. Thanks for attending conferences and if you were unable to connect with your child’s teacher, please reach out this week. It is imperative that we work as a team to educate your child. We need YOU more than ever as we prepare our future leaders, employees and productive citizens. See you in the morning! Reminder: tardy bell is 7:50. Mrs. Phillips

Spartan Family, We are proud of you! You child's ATTENDANCE MATTERS! It's been a great first quarter of the school year in many ways, including attendance. Congratulations to Everton Elementary School for having the highest attendance percentage of the first grading period at 99.27%. Job well done! The state of Indiana provides us with robust, real-time data to help us keep a pulse of our student attendance. Here are a few things of note from this data: -Each and every school here at FCSC is currently above the state attendance average of 93.43%. With that said, our 95.91% total is below our Corporation goal for the school year of 96%. We can do it! -Our unexcused (no parent phone verification) absence percentage of 1.21% is below the state average of 3.32%. With that said, please remember that ALL absences should be verified by parents/guardians to avoid potential truancy/legal issues for your family. Let's work to get this number closer to 0! -Our current Corporation percentage of 95.61% is above our percentages from the past three years (92.54% in 23-24, 92.42% in 22-23, and 92.14% in 21-22). Awesome! THANK YOU for your continued help and support getting your child to school each day on time unless there is a verifiable and unavoidable reason to miss. We appreciate you! After all, if our children aren't at school, we miss them and can't teach them. Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!

Please click the below link for information about changes to Fayette County School Corporation's online portal for lunch payment and free/reduced lunch applications. https://www.fayette.k12.in.us/article/1835919

The Food Pantry and Clothing Closet at LSP will be open Thursday, November 14th and 21st, 4-6pm.

Beginning October 28th, Linq connect will replace the parent portal, k12paymentcenter.com, to add money to your child's account. It will also replace lunchapplication.com for online meal applications. All meals at Little Spartans Preschool and all elementary schools are still free. CHS and CMS still have free breakfast. Students are determined by meal application at CHS and CMS for lunch meals. Linq Connect will let you track student accounts to see how they are spending their money, add money for meals or extras, and also fill out free and reduced applications. Please call the food service department if you have any questions, 765-825-7841.

Our next BUS DRIVER TRAINING COHORT begins the week of October 28th. We are looking for responsible and passionate individuals to join the Spartan Family as bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, and event drivers. Reach out today to inquire about and sign up for our upcoming PAID training opportunities. Fayette County can take you from start to finish earning your license (with the exception of tests to be taken at the BMV). We can also cover expenses related to CDL testing, Drug screening, and pay you $10/hr. for your time during training. Once licensed, bus driver compensation at FCSC is as follows: Daily Routes: $24.39/Hr. Sub Routes: $22.90/Hr. Spots are limited. Reach out to Darrell Drew at ddrew@fayette.k12.in.us or 765-827-0891 to reserve your place today!

UPDATED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PAY! Do you have a heart for service and some extra time in your schedule? If so, we need you! As a substitute, you have the flexibility to work the days you want, serve in the buildings or grade levels you choose, and make a difference in the lives of children. Contact FCSC today for more information (chowe@fayette.k12.in.us) or apply today at: HTTPS://WWW.APPLITRACK.COM/FAYETTEK12/ONLINEAPP/ $85.00/DAILY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE/GED/HSE OR AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE $95.00/DAILY BACHELOR DEGREE/MILITARY SERVICE $110.00/DAILY RETIRED TEACHER OTHER INCENTIVES: • $30.00 FOR ATTENDING ORIENTATION AND SUBBING FOUR (4) TIMES • $130.00 FOR SUBBING 25 OR MORE MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS • $50.00 FOR USING SMART PHONE APP TO RETRIEVE AT LEAST 12 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER JOBS • REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $100.00 (LICENSING, CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK), AFTER COMPLETING 10 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS • MEAL TICKET – ONE GIVEN EACH SEMESTER (GOOD FOR 10 MEALS)

At the Fayette County School Corporation, we offer students many rich & immersive opportunities to explore STEM principles (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathetmatics). One great example is our STEM club at Fayette Central Elementary School. Here you see members of the STEM club during their recent rocket launches. Maybe there's a future scientist in the group? Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!

BEGINNING MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 Parents and Guardians, In our continued efforts to enhance convenience and simplify your lives, we have partnered with LINQ to implement LINQ Connect. This innovative platform is designed to improve the way you make payments for various school-related expenses, including: •School lunches • Apply for free and reduced benefits and more To register for LINQ Connect and start enjoying its benefits, please visit your app store and download the app or visit https://www.linqconnect.com and click “Register” to create your account. Convenience: With LINQ Connect, you can make payments anytime, anywhere, using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Say goodbye to writing checks or sending cash. Easy Account Management: The platform provides a user-friendly interface for managing your account, tracking history, and setting up automatic payments for recurring expenses. Secure Transactions: LINQ Connect utilizes advanced security measures to ensure that your personal and payment information are protected at all times. Real-Time Updates: Receive instant notifications and updates regarding your child's account balance, upcoming payments, and any changes to scheduled activities or events. If you have any questions or need assistance at any point during the registration process or while using LINQ Connect, please do not hesitate to reach out to the LINQ Connect support team at support@linqconnect.com or 844-467-4700. For faster response, try the new online web chat support feature at linqconnect.com. Thank you, Chartwells Food Service/Fayette County Schools

K-Kids met yesterday and decided to support the efforts of Crosspointe Biker Church in their hurricane relief trip. K-Kids will sell candy, Gatorade, and chips as extras next week with all proceeds donated to Crosspointe's Hurricane Helene Disaster trip. Thank you in advance for your support! #readytofly You may also donate at Grandview Elementary: Sunday October 6, 2024 9:00-5:00 This donation site is organized by Weather Aware, IWN, Porch Time LLC, Cory’s Lawn Service Items requested: Shelf stable food 🥫 Baby items🍼 First aide supplies🩹 Cleaning supplies🧹 Pet supplies 🐶 Battery banks💥 Cell phone chargers🔌 NO CLOTHES, NEW ITEMS ONLY These items will make their way to Newport, Tennessee via Indiana State Police escort

Upcoming dates for the food pantry/clothing closet

Chartwells would love for you to join their team!

IMPORTANT FINAL REMINDER! The Fayette County School Corporation needs your help! After today, Monday, September 30th, our Corporation Free/Reduced Lunch percentage is final for the school year. While you may still apply for Free/Reduced Lunch after this date, doing so prior to October 1st helps our School Corporation qualify for Title I funding, the USDA's Community Eligibility Program (free lunch for our elementary students), other grant funding, and more. If you believe you are near the income thresholds for Free or Reduced Lunch and have not yet filled out your application, please do so today! Applying and not receiving the benefit has no negative effect on you or your child. If you do qualify, you will receive either free or reduced lunches for your children. Only one application needs to be completed per household, per year. The quick and easy application can be found at: https://lunchapplication.com/ Thank you for your help! Go Spartans!

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