Fairgrieve Family Update - November 2025

Posted Date: 11/02/25 (5:16 PM)

Fairgrieve Family November Update 2025

November 2, 2025

Picture of Fairgrieve Elementary on a sunny day with City of Fulton water tower in the background

Hello Fairgrieve Families

Thank you for your continued partnership as we conclude the first quarter of the school year.

Our teachers have been diligently reviewing benchmark data and end-of-quarter assessments to provide effective small group instruction. We have dedicated time in our schedule for both Math and ELA to meet students at their individual levels, offering differentiated instruction that either addresses learning gaps or enriches successful learners.

Students have also engaged with this data, reflecting on their progress to set, monitor, and adjust their personal academic goals.

We are excited to share more about this important work and foster a strong learning community during our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences this month. Please keep an eye out for sign-up information from your child's teacher. As always, do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions before then.

With Kind Regards,

Eric P. Koproski

Elementary Report Cards- Important Reminders!

Our elementary schools are going digital with report cards! Your child’s grades have always been available in SchoolTool and are released on the dates published in the school calendar (available in ParentSquare and on the website), but using ParentSquare we’ll also be sending a digital version securely to the parents/guardians who are registered in ParentSquare.
If you don’t have your SchoolTool account set up or need to update the information in your SchoolTool account, please call your child’s school to give them the most up to date email address and cell phone number. They’ll walk you through how to get signed into your SchoolTool account. They can also reset your SchoolTool password if you need it!
If you haven’t registered in ParentSquare, call your child’s school to make sure we have the most up to date email address and cell phone number for you. Once your school’s main office updates that information in SchoolTool, you’ll be able to register and login to ParentSquare about 24 hours later.

Report cards will be published in School Tool on Friday, November 7th.

Fall Conferences – November 24 & 25, 2025

Both days will be early release days for students:

Grades 7–12: Dismissal at 10:30 AM. Conferences will follow a student-led format.
Grades PK–6: Dismissal at 11:15 AM. Conferences will follow the traditional parent-teacher format.

Scheduling Options for Teachers:

Conferences may be scheduled on Monday, Nov. 24 (afternoon and three additional evening hours),
OR
Monday afternoon (Nov. 24) and Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 25).

Family Expectations:

We value strong school-home partnerships and expect that all families participate in a fall conference.

For PK–6, teachers will meet with families to discuss student progress and achievement.
For 7–12, students will lead the conference, sharing their progress, goals, and aspirations as learners.

Fulton Community and NYS Food/Meal Resources

Please explore the Food Bank of Central New York’s Food Finder, an interactive map that helps families locate food pantries, free meal sites, mobile food pantries, and more throughout the Fulton community and across New York State. Simply enter any New York zip code or city name to find local resources.

Mobile Dental Clinic – Coming to Catholic Charities in December

What: Free dental services including cleanings, X-rays, extractions, fillings, pain management, antibiotics, and support obtaining dental insurance

Who: Individuals with Fidelis or WellCare insurance

When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Appointments available 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

How: Call 1-877-248-6684 to schedule an appointment

(Please note: Catholic Charities cannot make appointments on your behalf.)

Where: Catholic Charities Parking Lot, 808 W Broadway, Fulton

Children smile and hug, with a sign that says 'We are grateful for...'.

Character Trait of the Month: GRATITUDE

Throughout November we will focus on what it looks and sounds like to embody the trait of Gratitude!

Students who are role models, are aware of the good things that happen to them and never take them for granted. Their friends and family members know that they are a grateful person because they always take the time to express thanks.

Goal Setting Progress

This year, we are continuing to build on our focus of goal setting. Each student will create both an attendance goal and an academic goal, along with the action steps they plan to take to reach them. Students will be sharing these goals with families in early October, so keep an eye out for that information!

Goal setting isn’t just for students. Our staff is also working on setting team and individual goals to guide our work throughout the year. Together, these efforts help create a culture of growth, accountability, and success for all..

Fairgrieve's Picture Make-Ups - Mark Your Calendar

Fairgrieve's repicture days will be held on: Friday, 11/14.

Save the Date

Friday (11/7)

Reports Cards sent digitally
Tier III Intervention Reports & 3-6 State Exam reports sent home

Monday (11/10)

No School - Superintendent's Conference Day

Tuesday (11/11)

No School - Veteran's Day

Friday, 11/14

Picture Make-Up Day

Wednesday (11/19)

Banking In Our Schools Day

11/24-11/25

Early Release Days
Parent Teacher Conferences

11/26-11/28

No School- Thanksgiving Recess

Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Important Safety Requests

We ask that you please adhere to the following safety requests:

Remain in your vehicle

Please refrain from getting out of your vehicle at any time. Our qualified staff will help to unbuckle your child as needed and walk them to the sidewalk.

Utilize the Pick-Up Loop

Please ensure you are picking up your child in the safety at Door #3. Children will not be escorted to the road or the parking lot.

Walking to Fairegrieve Elementary

Please walk your child to door #1 or Door #3 where a Fairgrieve staff member will assist your child into the building.

**Once students have entered the building, they will report to either the cafeteria for breakfast or to the gym until 8:30 when all students will move to their assigned classrooms.

School Champion Nominations!

Is there someone in our school community that:

has made a difference?
gone above and beyond?
demonstrates continuous hard work and dedication?
helped your child grow or experience success?

Please take a moment to nominate a School Champion by filling out the online form.

If you wish to have more information on School Champions, please visit the Fulton School Champions Webpage.

I am Incredibly Grateful for Our Fairgrieve Families!!

Questions or Suggestions? I would love to hear from you!

Eric P. Koproski

Principal

Fairgrieve Elementary

716 Academy Street

Fulton, NY 13069

P: (315) 593-5550

F: (315) 593-5561

ekoprosk@fulton.cnyric.org