Fairmount / Pre-K to 5

Student Information

• • – 2020-2021 Classroom Teacher Welcome Letters
  • – 2020-2021 Specials Teachers Welcome Letters
  • – 2020-2021 Supply Lists
  • – Summer 2020 Reading and Math Enrichment
  • – 2020-2021 Health Forms
  • – 2020-2021 Other Important Information
  • – Online Resources
  • – Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical Well-being resources

Welcome Letters, Supply Lists and Summer Enrichment

Fairmount Kindergarten Families: Welcome Letter   Supplies List  Summer Enrichment  STEAM Supplies List   Spanish Supplies List

Fairmount First Grade Families:  Welcome Letter  Supplies List  Summer Enrichment   STEAM Supplies List    Spanish Supplies List

Fairmount Second Grade Families:  Welcome Letter   Supplies List  Summer Enrichment Reading   Summer Enrichment Math  Multiplication and Division Tables  STEAM Supplies List   Spanish Supplies List

Fairmount Third Grade Families:  Welcome Letter   Supplies List  Summer Enrichment Reading   Summer Enrichment Math  Multiplication and Division Tables  STEAM Supplies List  Spanish Supplies List

Fairmount Fourth Grade Families:  Welcome Letter   Supplies List  Summer Enrichment Reading   Summer Enrichment Math  Multiplication and Division Tables  STEAM Supplies List  Spanish Supplies List

Fairmount Fifth Grade Families:  Welcome Letter   Supplies List  Summer Enrichment Reading   Summer Enrichment Math  Multiplication and Division Tables  STEAM Supplies List  Spanish Supplies List

Fairmount Letters from Specials Teachers:  Music   PE/Computers/Media   Spanish  STEAM 

Other Important Information
(1) Our tentative 2020-2021 Calendar is now available. It contains all of the dates we have scheduled thus far.  In the event that anything changes prior to the opening of school, we will advise you.

(2) Medical Forms: These are our most up-to-date medical forms from our school nurse.  If your student will need medication(s) administered at school regularly or on an as-needed basis, please complete the “Medication Administration At School” Form.  This form AND your student’s medication(s) must be turned in together; the medication must also include the prescription information label from your pharmacy.

Physical Form    Dental Form   Immunization Requirements   Student Emergency Form

For New Families: We realize that regularly scheduled pediatrician and dentist appointments may be postponed or are not available right now.  Please submit your student’s most recent information through the Parent Portal and we will look to obtain updated information as it becomes available.

(3) Uniforms: Our uniform vendor is Flynn O’Hara.  Clicking on their name will take you to The City School – Elementary landing page.  Additional ways to contact them are included here.

(4) Parent Volunteers: Parents, grandparents, we welcome your participation in our school community.  In order to volunteer for any special events or chaperone a field trip, you MUST have your Pennsylvania State Child Abuse Clearance and Criminal Background Check completed.  These documents can be obtained for FREE and are good for FIVE YEARS.  If your student has been with us since 2015, it may be time to renew your clearances.  Please check in with Mrs. Delaney for your date of submission.  Please click here to see our information letter regarding clearances.

(5) My Hot Lunch Box: We plan to continue using My Hot Lunch Box for hot lunch delivery on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Please click here to see the information or go directly to the My Hot Lunch Box website to establish your account.

(6) Arrival and Dismissal Procedures: For families who are not familiar with our arrival and dismissal procedures, please read this document.

 Have More Questions?

If you have more questions that were not answered here, please feel free to reach out to the campus office manager:

Mrs. Dionne Delaney at ddelaney@cityschool.org

Online Learning Resources

We would love for you to take this time to explore learning that makes the most sense for your family. We have done the research to offer some of the best online resources that aligns with your child’s ongoing City School education. Click on the links, use what works and skip what doesn’t!

Reading/Writing (PK-12)

Khan Academy Kids – Prek through 2nd

Khan Academy – What is Khan Academy? They offer exercises, quizzes, and tests so students can practice and master skills, as well as instructional videos to help students learn or review material.

• • • ~ Khan Academy has a library of standards-aligned lessons covering kindergarten through early college math, grammar, science, history, AP® courses, SAT® preparation, and more.
    • ~ Students can practice skills with exercises, quizzes, and mastery challenges and get immediate feedback and support.
    • ~ Khan Academy is available in 40 languages. 
    • ~Students without laptops can access the Khan Academy website or use the Khan Academy app on smartphones.

Parent Resources

Daily Schedule with links

Resource Page

ReadWorks – FREE reading content, curriculum, and tools to power teaching and learning from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

Teachers, parents, and students never have to pay to access ReadWorks digitally or otherwise. All adults, no matter who they are, may create a digital class and assign reading content and curriculum to students for free. We have always believed that students deserve barrier-free access to the highest-quality reading materials and instruction, and that belief has only grown stronger during this crisis.

Reading/Writing (K-5)

Reading Eggs – Students should already have a TCS login they can continue to use at home

Storyline – Read-a-loud books and stories

Math (K-12)

Khan Academy – What is Khan Academy? We offer exercises, quizzes, and tests so students can practice and master skills, as well as instructional videos to help students learn or review material.

IXL – Math practice skills for K-12

Math (K-5)

Prodigy – Prodigy is a leveled math program.  Students are tested, leveled, and then progress at their own pace.   Third through fifth grade students at Spruce Hill have been using this for the past two years (as part of computer class) and have logins that they should already be using at home.

Math Blaster – The goal at Math Blaster is clear: “Your success depends on your ability to use your brain and logic skills.” With an exciting theme featuring aliens and outer space, Math Blaster lets your students become intergalactic heroes based on their math operation and critical thinking skills. Registration is required, but the game itself is free. Be sure to check out the Teacher Section to find Math Blaster for the Classroom.

Computers (6-12)

Typing Club – Free account has a ton of capability. Watch typing lessons, practice, and store progress. Premium account (paid) not necessary to get full benefit of these typing lessons.

Code.org – Beginning coding program (Grades 6-8 already have login)

Science (K-12)

National Geographic Kids – Games, videos, science projects, etc…

NASA – Explore NASA’s online activities, e-books, podcasts and other content. The universe is waiting.

Fun Learning

Kahoot  – Fun and super competitive trivia game that you can play in small or large groups. Choose from already created games or create your own games. Needs setup by an adult.

GoNoodle – Website to get kids up and moving

The Learning Station – Energizing kinesthetic brain breaks to use in between learning times

***********************************************************

Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical Well Being

From Jessica Scott, City School Student Care Director:

     Hello, I wanted to connect with you all to offer my support and care during this time. You’ll see my phone number listed below. Feel free to reach out via email, phone or text. You can reach out to ask questions, vent, voice frustrations, anything that would be helpful to take some of the burden off.
     This season can produce a lot of stress, anxiety and frustration. This is all normal, but we do not need to bear it alone. We are the body of Christ, we bear each other’s burdens.
     Trying to teach our children at home can produce a lot of stress. You are doing an excellent job; I firmly believe we are all doing the best we can with the skills and resources we have.
     Below is a list of resources for self care, how to talk to about COVID-19, how to deal with homework frustration, as well as practical resources of where to receive meals, support and assistance.

Praying for all of you, and truly hoping to hear from you,

Jessica Scott, MEd
Student Care Director
jscott@cityschool.org
(215) 693-6386, ext. 312

Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus

Dealing with Homework Frustration

Parenting During Crisis

CDC Resources for Self Care, Managing Stress and Helping Children Cope:

https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp

https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Free Meal Options:

Counseling and Mental Health Resources:

https://www.opencounseling.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia

https://generocity.org/philly/2018/06/27/mental-health-guide-where-to-get-therapy-on-a-sliding-scale-in-philadelphia/

Open Rec Centers: https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-16-50-recreation-centers-and-six-older-adult-centers-to-remain-open/