Fairfield USD 310

FMS volleyball defeats Argonia! 25-13 25-12

Free COVID testing will be conducted by the RCHD in the Fairfield High School Parking Lot on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. To qualify for this free, drive-through testing, you must: -Call for an appointment this number: 844-834-3657 -be a resident of Reno County -be asymptomatic (no symptoms) -not be a direct contact of someone who has COVID-19 -have NOT tested positive in the last 90 days to COVID-19 -have NOT been tested in the last 30 days

Here are the requirements for all spectators to attend tonight's FMS games in Attica: -You will need tickets to attend. -You must wear a mask to attend events. Please leave it on. -Temperature taking will be done at the door. -Sit in the assigned seating areas. -Remember to stay six feet apart at concessions. All fans attending the games must comply with the procedures. The crowd will be monitored the and competition will stop, if necessary,for compliance. Thanks in advance, Fairfield Fans, for following the rules! Go FMS Falcons!

ATTENTION FMS PARENTS: Spectators may attend tomorrow! After consultation with their Health Department, Attica School District decided that they WILL ALLOW spectators from Fairfield/Reno County. Spectators must be willing to have their temperatures taken upon entry, wear masks, and sit socially distant in family units. Spectators will NOT be allowed entry into a building without a mask. Be prepared to wear masks and keep them on 100 % of the time when you are inside. Sorry for the confusion, but we are glad they they changed their initial decision. Spectators are welcome!

HUTCHINSON – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce a new bi-weekly award to recognize our classroom teachers. The Classroom Hero Award seeks to highlight the hard work and dedication of those teaching on the frontlines in our local schools. With the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning, we wanted to find a way to highlight the great work our classroom teachers are doing, and to let them know how much they’re appreciated,” said Aaron West, Ad Astra Radio Operations Manager. “We’re thrilled to announce the Classroom Hero Award.” Every two weeks, a new teacher will be randomly selected, from community submissions, to receive the award, along with a gift card and gift basket. Ad Astra Radio has included several community partners in hopes of making the presentation extra special. Thank you to Heartland Credit Union, Midway Motors, and Stutzman’s Greenhouse. “Heartland is proud to support the Classroom Hero program to honor local teachers,” said Dan Springer, HCU President and CEO. “Now, more than ever, our teachers deserve our respect and gratitude for all they do for our students.” Nominations are being accepted now at https://www.adastraradio.com/classroomhero. Listen for a winning teacher to be announced every two weeks, beginning Oct. 27, on Ad Astra Radio, and watch for frequent updates at https://www.facebook.com/adastraradiokansas. Thank you to our local teachers for being real life “Classroom Heroes,” from Ad Astra Radio, Heartland Credit Union, Midway Motors, and Stutzman’s Greenhouse.

FMS travels to Attica on Thursday, October 15. Volleyball will begin at 3:00 with the following schedule: Wellness Center: 3:00 pm Attica varsity vs. Stafford varsity Attica varsity vs. Argonia varsity Attica varsity vs. Fairfield varsity Attica B team vs. Fairfield B team High School Gym: 3:00 pm Argonia varsity vs. Fairfield varsity Fairfield varsity vs. Stafford varsity Argonia varsity vs. Stafford varsity Football will begin at 6:00 Spectators must have a ticket and a mask in order to attend! GO FALCONS!

FHS volleyball travels to Burrton on Tuesday, October 13. The order of play will be as follows: 4:00 PM Burrton JV vs. Fairfield JV Attica JV vs. Burrton JV 6:00 PM Attica V vs. Burrton V Fairfield V vs. Attica V Burrton V vs. Fairfield V Please remember your tickets! (4 spectators for Senior athletes and 3 for 9-11) Wear a mask and practice social distancing! Good luck Falcons.

All 7-12 students, please check your school email for a message from Mrs. Mathes regarding the changes that are being made starting Tuesday, October 13.

FMS football will practice today from 3:30-5:30. No activity bus will be available. Students will need a ride home.

Falcons fall to Goessel

Next week there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday due to inservice. Beginning on Tuesday, 10/13/20, Fairfield will transition into the FULL ORANGE stage of our gating criteria. This is due to exponential growth of the virus in Reno County in the past week. We are now at 168 new cases and a positive test rate of 14.7 %, and this number excludes prisoners. What does this mean for USD #310? All students will still be on campus, except those who are already remote learners. The elementary school day will basically look the same. However, the 7th-12th graders will see a schedule change where they will stay in the same room with the same small cohort group throughout the day, following their normal Wednesday schedule. Sports activities will not change because all games are "away" next week so we will follow the home school's rules. This action is recommended by both the RCHD and KSDE as the best way to be able to keep schools open. We are committed to keeping our schools open as long as possible. Thank you for your support and remember to do what you can to help: socially distance, wear a mask, and wash your hands.

Today was finger painting day in our Daycare and we thought you might enjoy some pictures of the fun!

October 4th-10th is National 4-H Week! USD 310 congratulates all students and parents who participate in this program that encourages leadership and personal growth. Feel free to post a picture of your USD 310 4-H student or their projects! Great job to all of the USD 310 4-H members. If your family would like to join 4-H, please see Mrs. Mathes, Shala Metzger or any current Western Reno County 4-H member!

Stafford vs. Norwich livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhvjT_FCMzs&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=FairfieldSchools

Link for FMS volleyball livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kHSODxTl1U&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=FairfieldSchools

Algebra 2 students in Mrs. Unruh’s class took advantage of the gorgeous weather to work on solving equations outside this morning!

Agriscience students working on FFA Greenhand activities!

FHS football will face Goessel on Friday at FHS. The game will kick off at 7:00pm. Please remember that spectators are encouraged to wear masks, social distance and only sit with individuals from the same household. Concessions will be available.

FMS volleyball and football will play Norwich on Thursday, October 8. Volleyball will begin at 3:00. 3:00--FMS vs. Norwich 4:00--Stafford vs. Norwich 5:00--FMS b-team vs. Norwich Football will kick off at 6:00 Due to an increase of COVID cases in Reno County, spectators will not be allowed at indoor sporting events. There will be a concession stand available at the football game. Spectators will be required to wear a mask while at the concession stand and whenever social distancing is not possible. We encourage those attending the football game to social distance and wear masks.

For those of you living in the Fairfield District who would like a free COVID-19 test, please see the Reno County Health Department Press Release. They will be in Turon on Saturday, October 10th, and Fairfield High School in the parking lot on October 20th. These will be moblie testing sites and you must call for an appointment.