Fishcreek Elementary School

Fishcreek Elementary

Rated "EXCELLENT WITH DISTINCTION"

2006-2011

By The Ohio Department of Education


Happy Birthday, Fishcreek!

Fishcreek Elementary School is 50 years old!

Stay tuned for information about Fishcreek's special birthday celebration!


Kindergarten Registration

Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools are prepared to begin the registration process for our next kindergarten class of the 2012-2013 school year.  Completion of kindergarten is required for children before entering first grade.  If your child will be five years old on or before August 1, 2012, you may register him/her for kindergarten. Students who are not eligible due to age may download and print a packet for early entrance to kindergarten testing (click here to print testing packet) or call 330-689-5430 for more information. Packets will be accepted beginning in late April with testing occurring in early June.  Students not age eligible for kindergarten will not be able to register until the testing is completed.

SMFCSD will continue to provide the current half-day kindergarten program as well as the all-day kindergarten program for the 2012-2013 school year. The cost of all-day kindergarten is $2,861.58. Tuition will be payable on a semester basis. A deposit in the amount of $100.00 is required at time of registration.  If you are unsure of your current home school of attendance, please contact the transportation department at 330.689.5200 ext. 8894.

The District is hosting a series of Parent Information Night to provide more specific and in-depth information to parents.  During the course of the evening, parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and sign up for an appointment to register at the Board of Education office.  Parents will receive a registration packet to complete and bring to your scheduled appointment.  Please see below the list of dates and times for all elementary buildings:

Echo Hills Elementary      Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fishcreek Elementary       Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Highland Elementary         Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Indian Trail Elementary      Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Riverview Elementary         Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Woodland Elementary        Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

We look forward to meeting our new parents and hope you will be able to attend Parent Information Night at your designated elementary.  For those parents who are unable to attend, please call the Board of Education office at 330.689.5445 to set up an appointment with Mrs. Neel to enroll your child.  Registration appointments for new kindergarten students will be conducted at the Board of Education office beginning in early April.  Please note that in addition to the registration packet (click here to download and print the KG enrollment packet), the following documents are required for registration:

  • child's original or certified copy of birth certificate or official passport if not a U.S. citizen
  • immunization records and completed medical packet for entering kindergarten (click here for medical packet) - medical packet is also found as part of KG enrollment packet
  • proof of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, home deed) from your home address (no phone bills please)
  • your driver's license or other photo i.d.
  • court documents that pertain to custody of the child designating residential parent for education (if applicable)

 A full set of originals (and one copy of each document) is required for registration. Copying of documents along with filling out the registration packet in advance will be time saving to parents.

Original or notarized copy of birth certificates are required for registration.  It is not necessary to bring the new student to Parent Information Night and the registration appointment. The registration process should take approximately 15 minutes if your registration packet is filled out in advance.

 

 


Million Minute Mission

December

548,667 minutes!

Congratulations to Mrs. Ternent's Fourth Graders, November's Monthly Millionaires!

Hooray for all of our readers!

This year students have accepted the mission! Will they do it? Will they surpass last year's total? Continue to check back to find out! Please click the Million Minute Mission link in the menu above if you need a new copy of the calendar for the month.


Recycle Paper at our School!

 

You can recycle paper at our campus seven days a week. We earn money for paper dropped off in our green and yellow Abitibi Paper Retriever bins. This is an easy way for you to recycle your paper products every week and to help us raise money for our playgrounds, landscaping, books and student activities. Acceptable paper products include: newspapers, magazines, mail/envelopes and copy paper. Please remember to bring your paper and drop it in the Abitibi Paper Retriever bin. These three bins are free to use!


Fun Facts:

  • Fishcreek Elementary School was built in 1961 and holds 22 classrooms. Fishcreek is turning 50 this year!
  • Fishcreek's mascot is the raccoon.
  • Our school colors are blue and white.
  • Fishcreek offers the YMCA before and after school childcare program.
  • Our school has a covered pavilion with picnic tables near the playground for students and teachers to enjoy during recess and for special activities.

 

Academics:

  • Fishcreek offers an inclusive setting within our school, meeting the needs of all students.
  • Fishcreek has access to a variety of technology tools. Students learn about Word Processing, utilize the Internet, make Power Point presentations and much more.Through Kent State University and RCET (The Research Center for Educational Technology), Fishcreek has received numerous grants to purchase technology tools, such as a Smartboard, Netbooks, projectors, and ELMOs (document cameras).
  • In cooperation with Kent State University and RCET (Research Center for Educational Technology), several of our classrooms have had the opportunity to learn in the AT&T technology classroom. For 6 weeks, students spend half a day learning their grade level content and curriculum with technology integration.
  • Fishcreek offers Art, Music, Physical Education and Media Center instruction. A Guidance Counselor, school Psychologist and school Nurse are also available.

 

Students and Community Involvement:

  • Fishcreek has a 4th grade Choir that performs at least 2 times each year.
  • Fishcreek Student Council sponsors school activities and service-related projects. 3rd and 4th Grade students are able to gain leadership skills.
  • Fishcreek has an active PTA that sponsors many activities throughout the year for the students and their families.
  • Fishcreek hosts the Internationally-recognized Girls on the Run organization for 3rd and 4th grade girls.
  • Fishcreek staff and families donate to a Giving Tree Program each year, supporting families in need.
  • Fishcreek School and Kiwanis International together sponsor a K-Kids Club. This community service Club provides students with opportunities to work together serving the school and community. Students are able to develop leadership potential and moral character as they participate in service learning projects.
  • Fishcreek participates in a biennial Links for Life program, coordinated by our 2nd Grade teachers. This special fundraising campaign raises money for the bone marrow transplant unit at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron. Since 1994, the school has donated almost $48,000.

FISHCREEK ELEMENTARY NAMED WILD SCHOOL SITE

Fishcreek Elementary School became the seventh Summit County school to be certified as a WILD School Site at a special ceremony April 20, 2005. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife honored our students, teachers, volunteers and sponsors for their commitment to creating and using an outdoor classroom.


 

Grades:
K-4

Principal:
Mrs. Julie Obraza

Secretary:
Ms. Julie Archer

5080 Fishcreek Road
Stow, OH 44224

Phone: 330-689-5460
Fax: 330-686-3126

School Day:
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 


School Supply Lists for 2011-2012 School Year

Please see this link for the school supply lists for the upcoming (2011-2012 school year


Fishcreek Elementary Enrollment 2011-2012

 

Kindergarten  68
  
Grade 1  67
  
Grade 2  77
  
Grade 3  63
  
Grade 4  71
  
Total  346

 


 TRANSPORTATION

Transportation: 330-673-6550.

Transportation Update Hotline: 330-689-5200, ext. 8300  For transportation updates or announcements. This line is updated daily with any transportation changes or delays.

 


Mission Mali

Please click here to find out how Fishcreek is playing a part in helping to build a 'Stow School' in Mali!


Jump Rope for Heart 2012

Our school is participating in The American Heart Association's 'Jump Rope for Heart' on February 10th! Click here for more information.