Fawcett Quick Links
- Beyond The Bell
- Champions Before & After Care
- Attendance, Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Procedures
- Laptops
- Social Media
- Student Parent Handbook
- School Supplies
- Dress Code
- Whole Child
- PTA
Beyond The Bell
Beyond the Bell Opportunities Fawcett Elementary School
Beyond the Bell is your child’s opportunity to plug into a variety of after school academic and enrichment activities, such as sports, the arts, STEM, and mentorship. These centers are a collaboration of youth-serving community partners in Tacoma, powered by Tacoma Whole Child Partnership. Together we are dedicated to the social, emotional, and academic success of your child. We aim to encourage, support, and challenge while having fun!
Click here for more details! https://fawcett.tacomaschools.org/programs-activities/beyond-the-bell
- Attendance, Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Procedures
- Laptops
- Social Media
- Student Parent Handbook
- School Supplies
- Dress Code
- Whole Child
- PTA
Attendance, Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Procedures
At Fawcett, your child's attendance matters! If your child is going to be absent from school, please call our attendance line at 253.571.4761 by 8:30 AM.
If your child is coming to school late, please park your car in a designated parking spot and walk your child to the front door. Ring the doorbell to come and sign your child in. We will get your child to their classroom quickly.
If you need to pick up your child from school early, please call in advance so that we can plan for their early dismissal. 253.571.4737. We will let your child's teacher know so that your student can get any important paperwork before they need to leave. Again, please park your car in a designated parking spot and come to the front door. If you've called in advance, we will likely have your child ready for you at the door!
Laptops
Tacoma is now a 1:1 technology district! Fawcett has laptops for every student enrolled at Fawcett. Newly enrolling students will be issued a laptop & charger once fully registered.
At this time, families should refer to instruction from their child's teacher as to when to bring laptops to and from school. When you do bring your laptop to school, please make sure it is marked with your child's name (please use painter's tape and write your student's name on the tape), and fully charged. A full charge will be plenty to get your child through the school day.
Laptops are issued to individual students and remain with your child as they transition between Tacoma School sites. 5th grade students will take their laptop and charger with them to middle school. Elementary school students transferring between TPS elementary schools will also take their laptop & chargers with them.
If your student's laptop becomes damaged, please have them bring their machine to the office. We will repair or replace depending on the issue. Please note that repeated damage will result in the student/family being assessed a cost for laptop replacement. Laptops are checked out to students but remain property of Tacoma School District and must be returned if your student leaves the district.
Social Media
We are active on Social Media! Please follow us on Facebook for lots of important information, as well as fun photos and updates from our day at school. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/FawcettFalcons
Student Parent Handbook
School Supplies
Please refer to the current year's school supply list for the items your child needs for school. It is appreciated that you bring the requested supplies for your student as we do not have a budget for student supplies. Click here for this year's supply list: https://fawcett.tacomaschools.org/about/school-supply-list
Dress Code
Dress or appearance that causes a disruption to the educational process or which presents health or safety problems are not allowed at school.
• Clothing that directly or indirectly promotes or contains alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, aggression, sexual messages, and/or emulates gangs may not be worn.
• Skirts, skorts, shorts and dresses must be mid-thigh or longer.
• Sleeveless shirts that cover most of the shoulder and are cut close under the armpits may be worn. To gauge whether a sleeveless shirt covers enough of the shoulder, fabric should be as wide (or wider) than three fingers of the wearer. This is the same policy for tank tops.
• Shirts should cover the midriff at all times, even when one is reaching/stretching.
• Clothing must be worn as it was manufactured, and all under garments must be covered.
• Footwear must be appropriate for school activities and not present a hazard. Flip flops are not appropriate for PE or recess, so please wear other footwear for safety. Skate shoes are not allowed at school.
• Hats and scarves other than those worn for religious purposes must be removed in the school building except on spirit days involving head coverings.
Whole Child
Fawcett supports and cares about the Whole Child! Please visit https://www.tacomaschools.org/departments/tacoma-whole-child for more information about the district's Whole Child Program.
PTA
We love our PTA!
Our Parent Teacher Association helps support the success of our students in countless ways by raising money, volunteering and more. We encourage all parents to get involved.
How to contact the PTA: fawcettpta@gmail.com
Connect with the Fawcett PTA on Facebook »
Champions Before & After Care
Champions has a great solution for busy working families: activities that combine fun and learning, together with the safety and convenience of a high-quality program right inside your school. Champions offers a variety of group and individual activities designed to keep your child exploring and growing.
From art, dramatic play, math and science to problem-solving, language, motor skills and more, we help your child continue learning and developing essential life skills – whether school is in session or not.
Get more information here: Before and After Care - Fawcett Elementary (tacomaschools.org)
Attendance, Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Procedures
At Fawcett, your child's attendance matters! If your child is going to be absent from school, please call our attendance line at 253.571.4761 by 8:30 AM.
If your child is coming to school late, please park your car in a designated parking spot and walk your child to the front door. Ring the doorbell to come and sign your child in. We will get your child to their classroom quickly.
If you need to pick up your child from school early, please call in advance so that we can plan for their early dismissal. 253.571.4737. We will let your child's teacher know so that your student can get any important paperwork before they need to leave. Again, please park your car in a designated parking spot and come to the front door. If you've called in advance, we will likely have your child ready for you at the door!
Laptops
Tacoma is now a 1:1 technology district! Fawcett has laptops for every student enrolled at Fawcett. Newly enrolling students will be issued a laptop & charger once fully registered.
At this time, families should refer to instruction from their child's teacher as to when to bring laptops to and from school. When you do bring your laptop to school, please make sure it is marked with your child's name (please use painter's tape and write your student's name on the tape), and fully charged. A full charge will be plenty to get your child through the school day.
Laptops are issued to individual students and remain with your child as they transition between Tacoma School sites. 5th grade students will take their laptop and charger with them to middle school. Elementary school students transferring between TPS elementary schools will also take their laptop & chargers with them.
If your student's laptop becomes damaged, please have them bring their machine to the office. We will repair or replace depending on the issue. Please note that repeated damage will result in the student/family being assessed a cost for laptop replacement. Laptops are checked out to students but remain property of Tacoma School District and must be returned if your student leaves the district.
Social Media
We are active on Social Media! Please follow us on Facebook for lots of important information, as well as fun photos and updates from our day at school. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/FawcettFalcons
Student Parent Handbook
Review our Student Parent Handbook here. Handbooks - Fawcett Elementary (tacomaschools.org)
School Supplies
Please refer to the current year's school supply list for the items your child needs for school. It is appreciated that you bring the requested supplies for your student as we do not have a budget for student supplies. Click here for this year's supply list: https://fawcett.tacomaschools.org/about/school-supply-list
Dress Code
Dress or appearance that causes a disruption to the educational process or which presents health or safety problems are not allowed at school.
• Clothing that directly or indirectly promotes or contains alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, aggression, sexual messages, and/or emulates gangs may not be worn.
• Skirts, skorts, shorts and dresses must be mid-thigh or longer.
• Sleeveless shirts that cover most of the shoulder and are cut close under the armpits may be worn. To gauge whether a sleeveless shirt covers enough of the shoulder, fabric should be as wide (or wider) than three fingers of the wearer. This is the same policy for tank tops.
• Shirts should cover the midriff at all times, even when one is reaching/stretching.
• Clothing must be worn as it was manufactured, and all under garments must be covered.
• Footwear must be appropriate for school activities and not present a hazard. Flip flops are not appropriate for PE or recess, so please wear other footwear for safety. Skate shoes are not allowed at school.
• Hats and scarves other than those worn for religious purposes must be removed in the school building except on spirit days involving head coverings.
Whole Child
Fawcett supports and cares about the Whole Child! Please visit https://www.tacomaschools.org/departments/tacoma-whole-child for more information about the district's Whole Child Program.
PTA
We love our PTA!
Our Parent Teacher Association helps support the success of our students in countless ways by raising money, volunteering and more. We encourage all parents to get involved.
How to contact the PTA: fawcettpta@gmail.com