Fairview Elementary

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School Address
2640 Fairview Blvd.
Fairview , TN 37062
Phone:  615-472-4380
Fax:  615-472-4391
Directions to FES

School Colors
Red, purple and gold

School Mascot
Hawk

Principal
Joan Tidwell

Assistant Principals
Cindy Davis
Tracy Bullard

Enrollment
As of September 2009, our enrollment is 538 students Pre-School through fifth grades.

Pupil/Teacher Ratio
Early Childhood – 11:3Pre-Kindergarten - 20:2
Kindergarten – 18.5:1
First grade – 21:1
Second grade – 20.5:1
Third grade – 18:1
Fourth grade - 22:1
Fifth grade – 27:1

School History
Fairview Elementary School opened in August, 1962 with an enrollment of 533 students in grades 1-8. The school was built to fill an existing need for a comprehensive consolidated elementary school in the western part of Williamson County. It united Triangle, New Hope, and Fairview Schools. In 1971, grades 7 and 8 were moved to the high school and in 1972, a Kindergarten program was implemented. Due to continued growth in the area, the 6th grade was transferred to Fairview Middle School in 1982 and the 5th grade in 1988. The "Hawks" mascot was designed in the fall of 1997 and has become the focus of building pride in our school community and facility. In August 2000, Westwood Elementary School was opened due to increased enrollment. In the fall of 2001, the 5th graders returned to the elementary school.

Community
Quaint, quiet, convenient, and small town atmosphere are just a few words that immediately come to mind when we think of Fairview. Located in the vicinity of Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Dickson, and Spring Hill - we are a short commute to almost anywhere in middle Tennessee. Bowie Nature Park is the largest city operated park in the United States with a glorious 850 acres and numerous lakes to enjoy. Bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, running, and walking can be enjoyed every day of the year. The community raised over $100,000 to build and construct the Treehouse Playground, which is handicap accessible, and is located near the entrance to the park. With the proposed I-840, Fairview expects to grow and prosper from the first exit on the interstate. The city and community are dedicated to monitor grow in order to retain our present small town atmosphere

Parent/Teacher Conferences
A formal conference schedule takes place during the first nine weeks of school. Additional conferences are held, by appointment, upon request. This year our goal is 100% participation in parent, teacher conferences. We would like to let parents know the results of our reading assessments and get their input on reading goals for their child. We also plan to involve the child in conferences where it is appropriate.

Parent Support Organization
Fairview Elementary has a very dedicated and active PTO. They promote Breakfast with Santa, an annual Hawk Walk, and an evening encompassing an auction, entertainment, food and fun. Monies earned from these endeavors have purchased a PA system for assemblies and programs, an outdoor classroom, gymnastic mats, golf equipment, grade level reading centers, hand-held radios, assisting with the renovation of the front lobby and upgrading the library.  The technology department has also benefited with the purchase of computers and a Promethean lab set up.  These endeavors have helped FES more efficiently meet the needs of our students. The PTO is very active in assisting teachers, scheduling parent work nights, recognizing teacher efforts through National Teachers Week, National Education Week, and Teacher Appreciation Day. After school clubs are offered to students both semesters.  Music, drama, art, chess, Spanish, and dance are some of the activities that take place.  A bus is also provided by the PTO to deliver students home following these activities.  A kindergarten “kookout” takes place prior to the beginning of classes for the little ones.  Parents meet and are introduced to the school at this event.  PTO meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.

Special Programs
FES is a school that focuses heavily on literacy for ALL students.  Several reading centers are located throughout the building where students can enjoy reading alone, with a buddy, or with a group. Reading Recovery, a program sponsored by Title I, is offered to first graders. This is an individualized program that teaches students to become independent readers and writers. A full time reading coach works with teachers and students focusing on literacy growth.  A math coach serves the school in the same way.  4-H, Destination Imagination, and after school enrichment clubs are also offered to FES students.

Library/Media Center
FES Library/Media Center is staffed by a library media specialist and a library assistant. An average of 550 students (Pre-K – 5th grade ) per week uses the library. The entire media center is computerized. Students are able to search for books and information on computer terminals. The AR program provides immediate feedback to students. Services include the following: scheduled and open check out times for all classes, storytelling, book fairs, video programs, technology support, and internet access.

Academics
FES, currently has 29 classrooms.  This includes four Early Childhood programs and two pre-kindergarten classes. Education at FES focuses on meeting the needs of each individual child. The use of developmentally appropriate practices allows teachers to meet the needs of each child at his/her level and implement individual growth plans that help each child reach his/her full potential.  Academics are supported and enhanced by a student support services department, Reading Recovery, music, art and a physical education program.  A counselor, computer lab, and fully staffed media program support student needs.

Tutoring
We have a YMCA child care program that provides parents with child care and tutoring (if needed) prior to and after school hours. Our program runs from 6:00 am to 6:00 PM each weekday.

Our PTO also offers in school Reading assistance and after school tutoring, including bus transportation for those who need it.

Life Skills
We have a full time counselor. who meets regularly with each classroom to teach and reinforce skills such as group dynamics, problem solving, anger management, and self esteem. Small groups meet throughout the year addressing specific common concerns. The counselor is also available to work individually with students and to meet with and support parents and teachers.  A part-time social worker and behavioral specialist also support our students and their families.

Special Education Services
A number of special education programs are offered through Fairview Elementary’s student support services department. The program provides consultation, inclusion, support help sessions, and full instruction in math, reading, and language arts. Early Childhood classes provide comprehensive and inclusion services to 3, 4, and 5 year old children who qualify for this program. Students enrolled in our gifted program receive service within the general education classroom with the help of our gifted consultant. Extension opportunities are offered in a variety of ways.  Related services include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.  A school social worker is available for consultation and support when needed.

Related Arts
FES strongly believes that physical education is an essential component in the total development of all children. Certified physical education teachers expose students to many types of activities designed to increase each child's endurance, strength, coordination, sportsmanship and self-esteem. FES participates in the Cooper Institute's FitnessGram program and tests students in grades 1 - 5 two times each year.

An active art program that concentrates on exploring different techniques of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting and creating crafts in a studio setting is offered at FES. The student artists use several different media including watercolor, tempura paint, craypas, clay, chalk, charcoal, markers, and more.  Art lessons integrate with the classroom curriculum to provide an additional way to learn.  This curriculum provides students with experience in different artistic styles and movements.

FES also offers a developmentally appropriate music program that focuses on music appreciation, enjoyment, reading, writing, and singing.  Early grades are introduced to musical symbols and icons and given opportunities to explore their own voices, dance, play certain instruments, and learn many children’s songs-primarily folk songs.  Upper grades continue to use their voices as they learn more advanced music reading skills and begin writing their own short songs and melodies.  They begin to study various styles of music and learn about their importance in history and today’s society.  The music curriculum is based upon the guidelines set forth by the Music Educator’s National Conference.