Dear Fairfield Staff & Families,

Please see the flyer below about Homecoming Spirit Week.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oPmrSsqX9l914H1zrX4wRJQVoufoBwZF/view?usp=sharing

Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

Dear Fairfield Families,

Please click the link below to access a letter regarding Family Connect Nights. Mark your calendars with the upcoming dates!

Family Connect Night Letter

Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

Dear Fairfield Families,

Please see the flyer attached!

Circus Flyer

Sincerely,
Fairfield PTA

Grades K-2 Reading Under the Lights Update

Dear Grade K-2 Parents/Guardians,

The Reading Under the Lights event scheduled for October 5, 2026 has been relocated to the Massapequa High School Main Campus Football Field.

Enrollment is filling quickly, but a limited number of spaces are still available for K-2 students. To register, please use the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhIL7f7h_Q8_v9WHp-w6HnVNpb5sX0EF/view?usp=sharing

All registered participants will receive a follow-up communication later this week with event confirmation and additional details.

We look forward to an exciting evening of reading and community spirit!

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear K-2 Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to invite your child to participate in a special literacy event that celebrates school spirit, reading, and the joy of books!

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Enrollment will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage families to sign up as soon as possible.

Event Information: Flyer

Register here: Registration Form

We look forward to sharing this exciting literacy experience with our young readers!

Sincerely,

Massapequa School District

Dear Parents/Guardians of Fairfield Students in Grades 2-5,

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23rd, is the deadline to register your child for an extracurricular club. Clubs are offered to students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5. Click the links below to access the club information letter and registration link.

Club information letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D-sSe5ky32l4w-PCaTk4dfl-uxAq4tS_Z0KT4F_o_vU/edit?tab=t.0

Club Registration Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddTx93OzQJ21SLCTbvdgTrEU_br2xwXkDFqOZcCuoceQ6CWg/viewform?usp=dialog

Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

Dear Parents/Guardians of Fifth-Grade Students,

Click on the link below to access a t-shirt order form from the 5th grade committee.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1mhkGiBC8boNeUllVYbiqIpoOWiNHU0/view?usp=sharing

This form will allow you to purchase additional fifth-grade shirts. Please send in the form in an envelope labeled "5th Grade Co-Chairs" or email it to ffeclassof2027@gmail.com.

Students are invited to wear their fifth-grade t-shirts this Friday for the PTA Back to School BBQ and the upcoming Fairfield spirit days.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard and Ms. Pavlick

Dear Elementary Families,

At Massapequa, we are committed to helping every student grow as both a learner and a leader. We believe that each child has unique strengths, interests, passions, and potential, and it is our responsibility to create learning environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By recognizing and supporting the whole child, we help students build the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to succeed in school and beyond.

Just as we intentionally build strong foundations in literacy and mathematics, we recognize the importance of helping children develop the social and emotional skills that support their daily growth and long-term development. By intentionally teaching children to recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions, we empower them to make thoughtful choices, build positive relationships, develop self-awareness, and take responsibility for their actions and behaviors. These foundational skills support both academic achievement and personal well-being, helping children become confident, capable learners and leaders.

Our schools have long recognized the importance of social-emotional learning and character development as essential components of educating the whole child. Through the collaborative work of the District’s Social-Emotional Learning Committee, RULER was identified as a common framework to strengthen and align these efforts across our elementary schools. This shared approach will provide students with consistent language, tools, and experiences that support their social, emotional, and academic growth.

Our teachers, administrators, and staff have and will continue to receive comprehensive training and are excited to introduce RULER tools, key vocabulary, and social-emotional learning strategies to students throughout the school year. The first two tools that you may hear your child mention are the Charter and the Mood Meter.

The Charter is a collaboratively developed agreement (sometimes referred to as a class agreement or constitution) that helps define how members of a classroom or school community want to feel, what actions and behaviors support those feelings, and how everyone will work together to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment. The Charter serves as a foundation for building strong relationships and fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom.

The Mood Meter is a tool that helps students recognize, understand, and label their emotions or others (such as characters in a story) by identifying how they and others are feeling and reflecting on the energy of those emotions and the associated response. By developing a richer emotional vocabulary and greater self-awareness, students become better equipped to express their feelings, manage and embrace challenges, and make thoughtful decisions throughout the day.

Together, these tools help create a common language around emotions and relationships, supporting students as they develop the self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation skills needed to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Our goal is to give students the time and guidance they need to become confident, capable and empowered learners and leaders.

We believe that strong partnerships between schools and families are essential to supporting student success. Throughout the year, we will offer opportunities for parents and caregivers to learn more about RULER and the ways it can support children both at school and at home. When schools and families work together to support children's academic, social, and emotional growth, students benefit enormously. We look forward to partnering with you as we continue to build a school community where every child is encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, develop the skills needed to flourish and recognize the leader within themselves.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Fairfield Staff & Families,

We are excited to invite you and your children to join us for Fairfield Spirit Days, held on the first and third Friday of every month! Celebrate Fairfield Spirit Days by wearing Fairfield colors, Massapequa colors, or Fairfield and Massapequa spirit wear. Participation is completely optional.

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gerhard and Ms. Pavlick

Dear Fairfield Families,

Please see the attached letter regarding Girls on the Run. Registration is now open.

Girls on the Run Registration Letter

Thank you,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

Dear Fairfield Parents/Guardians,

Please click the link below to access our letter regarding 2026-2027 extracurricular clubs.

2026-2027 Fairfield Club Letter & Registration

The deadline to complete this form is Wednesday, September 23th. Club rosters will be finalized by Friday, September 25th.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

Dear Fairfield Families,

Please find attached the official invitation and schedule for our upcoming Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teachers, learn about the curriculum for the school year, and ask general questions.

Event Schedule
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Report directly to your child's classroom.
7:35 PM – 8:05 PM | Special Area Subjects & Support Staff
Special area teachers, support staff, and specialists will be available in their assigned rooms.
8:10 PM – 8:40 PM | Grades 3, 4, and 5
Report directly to your child's classroom.

Important Details:

General Overview: Because it is early in the school year, teachers will focus on general classroom and curriculum overviews. If you have specific personal matters or individual concerns regarding your child, please contact their teacher directly to schedule a separate discussion.
Room Assignments: A full directory of teacher room locations is included on the second page of the attached PDF.
We look forward to partnering with you for a fantastic school year!

BTSN SCHEDULE

Warm regards,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

Dear Fairfield Elementary Families,

It’s time to clean out your closets for a great cause! The Fifth Grade Committee is excited to announce our GotSneakers? Sneaker Drive, running throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

By donating your unwanted sneakers, you help keep footwear out of landfills while raising funds that directly support our school and 5th-grade activities.

How You Can Help:
Gather Your Shoes: We are accepting gently used, new, or like-new sneakers.

Drop Them Off: Donation bins are located inside the Fairfield Elementary School building.

Spread the Word: Ask family, friends, and neighbors to save their sneakers for us too!

Every pair counts toward making a positive environmental and community impact. Please see the attached flyer for full details.

Thank you for your continuous support!

Warm regards,

Fifth Grade Committee

Fairfield Elementary School

September 2, 2026

Dear Fairfield Families,

Welcome back to a brand-new school year at Fairfield Elementary! We could not be more excited to open our doors and kick off the 2026–2027 school year alongside our amazing teachers, staff, students and families. Watching our 1st through 5th graders fill the hallways today brought so much energy, warmth, and laughter back into our building.

Our school is shining bright thanks to the tireless efforts of Mr. Gillan and our custodial team, as well as our creative teachers who have designed warm, inspiring classroom spaces for your children. A special shout-out goes to our fantastic PTA for adding such beautiful, welcoming touches to our school grounds! Tomorrow, we are especially thrilled to welcome our newest little learners—our kindergarteners—for their first full day. To our kindergarten parents: please join us right after drop-off for the PTA’s annual "Boo Hoo Breakfast" to connect with fellow families during this exciting milestone.

Dismissal Changes: Please note that we cannot accommodate dismissal changes after 2:00 PM unless it is a true emergency. End-of-day safety is a top priority at Fairfield, and late changes create unnecessary room for error during a very busy transition time. We ask that you plan ahead and notify us of any routine changes well in advance so we can ensure every child arrives home safely and smoothly.

We are so proud to lead this incredible school and look forward to an unforgettable year ahead!

With warm regards,

Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
Principal & Assistant Principal
Fairfield Elementary School