Fairfield Elementary School is helping all students develop the world class skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by ensuring that we focus on the diverse social, academic and emotional needs of our students. More importantly, for the 2017-2018 school year, our stakeholders embarked on a journey through collaboration, creativity and communication.
Stellar Stingrays possess World-Class Knowledge by participating in various competitions and learning tasks that allow them to demonstrate their understanding of rigorous standards by applying what they have mastered throughout the year. The leadership team and teacher leaders work collaboratively in professional learning communities that allow for opportunities to reflect and dissect the data. Through the use of data and reflection, decisions are made on how to meet the academic needs of our students. Other examples of Fairfield Elementary students and teachers using World-Class Knowledge through collaboration are listed below:
- 2nd Place in State Beta Club Convention for Wreath I Division in Visual Arts
- 3rd Place in National Beta Club Convention in Wreath I Division in Visual Arts
- 2017-2018 South Carolina Jr. Beta Club Growth Award
- Being There Field Trip Experiences at the State Museum focusing on STEM
- Partnering with the Midlands Reading Consortium for Reading Tutors
- Junior Achievement In A Day Program School Visits
- SCANA Reading Volunteers
- Fairfield Behavioral Health Program Sessions and Award Winner for Most Participation at Convocation
- Variety of Student Clubs to include Robo Rays, Reading Rays, Radiant Rays, Girls in PEARLS Extra Mile Club
- Read Across America Day
- 2 Duke Tip Scholars
- Classroom Libraries with a Variety of Genres
- Fairfield County Read-In, State Read-In, Reading Counts, Reading Incentives
- National Beta School of Distinction
- National Beta School of Merit Award Winner
- Print Rich Environments
- Focus on Small Group Best Practices
- Partnership with Chameleon Inspirations Learning Center
Stellar Stingrays obtain World-Class Skills by using their creative talents and skills to think critically and solve real-life problems. Through the use of the arts, students have opportunities to collaborate with their peers and use real-life skills to be creative. Numerous opportunities are given for students to collaborate and work as a team in learning clubs. Students also have multiple opportunities to communicate, research information, and use technology to learn, which fosters student engagement. Listed below are other ways that our students use their creative skills to solve problems and think critically.
- Artist in Residence Program with Mr. Stacy Ridgeway
- Lion King Musical
- Wizard of Oz Production
- 100th Day of School Celebrations
- Creation of the WFES Student Produced News Show
- Student Data Conferences
- Google 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative in Grades 1-6
- Reading Incentives
- Recycling for a Cleaner Tomorrow Project
- Science and Math Day Celebrations using Innovative Project Based Learning
- STEAM Activities to include Pasta Car Challenge
- Multiplication Challenge
- Use of FOSS Science Kits
Stellar Stingrays utilize Life and Career Characteristics to make their mark at Fairfield Elementary School. Life skills and Lifelong Guidelines are used throughout the school to enhance character and help students make better decisions. A sampling of programs and initiatives that enhance Life and Career Characteristics and assist with communication are listed below:
- Awards Day Ceremonies
- Embedded Tutoring within the School Day
- Learning Clubs
- Stellar Stingray Menu of Incentives to include Awards Day, Discipline-Free Celebration, and Quarterly and Weekly Perfect Attendance Recognitions
- Professional Learning Communities
- Real Women Read Program with over 40 Volunteers
- Red Ribbon Week
- Service Learning Projects (Nursing Homes, Council on Aging, Local Food Bank)
- Stellar Stingray of the Month Recognition
- Student Town Hall Meetings
- Treasure Map Newsletter for Parents and Families
- College Tours of Winthrop, Benedict, and University of South Carolina
Tammy F. Martin, Principal
Ashley Ashford, SIC Chairperson
