June 1, 2018

Dear FAIR School Senior Families:

I am writing to inform you about a procedural change in our school that has resulted in a small reimbursement coming back to your family.

The FAIR School has traditionally assessed a small fee of $35.00 to be used for graduation related expenses. Minneapolis Public Schools learned recently that charging such a graduation fee is prohibited by law. Minneapolis Public Schools will be reimbursing this fee to families who have already paid it.

If your Senior has already paid, they will be reimbursed $35 fee during the week of June  4, 2018, prior to graduation.  We are working on the details of when we will have the funds (cash) back at FAIR to be paid out. 

We are sorry if this has caused any confusion for your family and look forward to a successful graduation ceremony on June 9, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Cowles Center for Performing Arts.

Sincerely,

Mary Pat Cumming

Principal, The FAIR School

Don't miss the Block Party on June 1, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:30pm!

Summer Reading Promotions, free book give aways, carnival games, entertainment and a Teacher Dunk Tank!

See you there!

In mid May, we held a senior meeting and informed students that they would not be able to wear ceremonial graduation stoles or additional items on their graduation gowns.  

Today, we received guidance from Michael Thomas, MPS Chief of Academics, Leadership and Learning, that in order to honor the diverse student body in MPS, graduates may wear attire that honors their heritage, ethnicity and customs for this life milestone.  These may include Native graduates wearing an eagle feather or our Black students wearing Kente cloths (these are just two examples).  Students at FAIR may now wear these items, with their graduation gowns as long as they relate to their culture and heritage.  Students earning GPA based honor awards or honor societies will wear traditional cords at graduation.  

Students at FAIR may decorate their caps as long as they are appropriate in language and symbols that align with our MPS district policies.  Let's get creative!

Our Graduation Ceremony will be lived streamed on Channel 15 and can also be live streamed by using this link: https://livestream.com/iDreamTV/MPSGRAD2018

In addition, families can order a DVD of the ceremony using this form: Graduation Ceremony DVD Order Form

We hope these resources will allow your family and friends, near and far, to share in this special evening!

We look forward to the final two weeks of high school for the Class of 2018.  Here are a list of the upcoming senior dates:

June 1 - FAIR Block Party Celebration 5:00 - 7:30pm

June 7 - Last Day for Seniors

June 8 - Graduation Practice - 11:00 am

June 8 - Senior BBQ Lunch - 12:30 pm

June 8 - Senior Walk and Community Meeting 2:00 pm

June 9 - Graduation!  Seniors arrive by 6:15 pm, Ceremony at 7:00 pm

If you have any questions in the next few weeks, please reach out to our school staff!

We look forward to seeing you at Graduation!

Mary Pat Cumming, Principal

The FAIR School

Greetings FAIR Students and Families,

We are counting down the last three weeks of the 2017-2018 school year!  Here is some important information, events and dates for the next few weeks:

1. Dress Code - As it gets warmer, students want to be chic and cool.  They must also follow the school dress code!    If a student is in violation of the appropriate dress code, they will be given the opportunity to change, cover up, or go home to get something within code to wear.  Parents will be contacted with any issues.

2.  Yearbook Sales - Our student produced yearbooks will be on sale from Tuesday, May 29 through June 8, 2018.  Early bird pricing of $10 before June 1, after that the price will be $15.  Get your yearbook early!  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Criss at 612-668-1060.

3. FAIRNATION Block Party - June 1, 2018 - The Student Council has been very busy planning a Block Party  to support summer reading and celebrate our Class of 2018!  The will have student performances games, prizes, book fair a food truck and music in the back alley of the school.  Come join us from 5:00pm to 7:30pm!

4. Book Drive for Summer Reading - As part of the Block Party, Student Council will host a Book Drive  to encourage summer reading.  Books, magazines, comic books, chapter books for all ages that are collected will be sold or donated to students and families.  New or gently used books can be brought to the Main Office for collection.

5. Laptop Return for PSEO Students due June 1, 2018 - PSEO students with laptops can must turn them in by June 1, 2018 to Mr. Mudek during periods 1 and 7 and after school.  

6. No Laptops for 2018-2019 for PSEO - Minneapolis Public Schools does not allow schools to issue laptops to students for use outside the school building.  This school year, we were 'grandfathered' in as past practice at FAIR.  Moving forward to the 2018-2019 school year, FAIR will not be issuing laptops to PSEO students, but will make laptops available for students to use while studying on campus.

7. Radon - Here is a message from MPS regarding the recent radon testing information.  Radon Message from MPS and Radon Facts

 5. Important Upcoming Dates:

• May 21 - Book Drive begins 
• May 29 - Yearbook sales begin
• May 31 - Spring Instrumental and Vocal Concert 7:00pm
• June 1 - PSEO Student Laptops are due
• FAIRNATION Block Party 5:00 - 7:30pm
• June 7 - Last Day for Seniors
• June 8 - Graduation Practice (11:00 am) and Senior BBQ (12:30)
• June 8 - Senior Walk and Community Meeting
• June 9 - Graduation for Class of 2018 7:00pm at Cowles Center

Thanks to our Prom Committe and Advisors on an amazing night!

May 1, 2018

Dear FAIR Families,

On behalf of the student lead FAIR School Prom Committee, we want to provide you details for the upcoming event. FAIR Prom 2018 is coming up on May 12th, and we wanted to provide you with some additional details to ensure this event is special for both our students and our families. The event will start at 7:00pm at the Hennepin Theatre Trust Building (900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) right across the street from FAIR School, and end at 11pm. The students have chosen a “Great Gatsby” theme to celebrate the night!

7:00pm: Student Arrival

 Access to the first floor lounge and rooftop. Rooftop is a perfect location for families to take photos!

8:00pm: Ballroom Opens

Where the main dance will take place. Only parent chaperones allowed to enter ballroom.  No more     access to the first floor lounge.

11:00pm: Prom Ends

Students will be asked to leave the building at this time.

Once students arrive at the Hennepin Theatre Trust, they will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the building. There will be a Prom Court this year. Seniors who are interested will be nominating themselves this week and students will vote next week. There will be light snacks provided at the end of the night.

Tickets go on sale this week at FAIR School Downtown for $50 per students and are open for purchase by all juniors and seniors. Underclassmen may attend prom if a Junior or Senior invites them. Guests attending from other schools must complete a Guest Waiver form. These are available in the main office and must be returning by Friday, May 11th. For parents interested in being a chaperone, please contact one of the prom advisors below.

Sincerely,

Ms. Kalisha Wiggins

612-668-1062

kalisha.wiggins@mpls.k12.mn.us

Ms. Lisa Dornacker

612-486-2512

lisa.dornacker@mpls.k12.mn.us