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Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 | Volume VI, Issue IV
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See what's working in our schools
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FCUSD sites make U.S. News list of Best Public High Schools
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 Congratulations to Folsom High, Vista del Lago, and Cordova High for making the list of Best High Schools in California by U.S. News and World Report 2015. Both Folsom High and Vista del Lago received Silver rankings, and Cordova High received a Bronze ranking.
These rankings are based off of more than 31,000 public high schools in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia by using data from the previous school year. There are many factors in determining the rank of a school. High schools must produce measurable academic outcomes across a large number of academic indicators. It is a great honor to receive these rankings.
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Reminder: "Cool 2B Kind Week" starts Monday!
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During the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4, all FCUSD schools will have a kickoff week with the theme "Cool 2B Kind". There will be different activities for each day that focus on the importance of increasing kindness, empathy, and consideration for others throughout the District.
Interested in what activities our schools are planning? Here is just a few...
- Mather Heights Elementary - Students meet with buddy classes to create and exchange "Hearts of Kindness."
- Russell Ranch Elementary - Crazy Sock Day - Knock our socks off with Kindness!
- Mitchell Middle - Sidewalk Chalk Day with slogans of Kindness
- Cordova Villa Elementary - Kindness art contest
- Folsom Middle - Vista del Lago Student Unity Project ambassadors going to FMS to speak about Kindness.
- Cordova High - Kindness Pledge, shout-outs for Kindness, games featuring Kindness.
Send us your photos from Cool 2B Kind photos! We're compiling a photo gallery of activities across the District. Send your photos to smello@fcusd.org, or post them to our Facebook or Twitter pages, using the hashtag #cool2Bkind!
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#fcusdimpact: Vote for your favorite Back-to-School photo!
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We've compiled this year's entries in a album on
Facebook with explanations of how entrants want to make a positive impact! All the photos submitted were wonderful and inspirational - now it's your turn to help determine the three winners.
The photos with the most "likes" will be the winners. So help us out and
vote for the photo you feel is most creative telling their story how they plan to make a difference in their school community.
Voting will end Monday, Aug, 31 at noon.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds attend Williamson Back-to-School BBQ
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Parents, students, and families came together in large numbers to kick off the new school year at Williamson Elementary. In an effort to bolster participation and relationships between the school and its families, teachers, school and District staff volunteered their time, and the school's PTA generously contributed $600 towards the event.
Lines were out the door as families waited to receive their meal and meet the staff, who generously gave of their time to make the evening a success. "I can't believe how many people are here! Isn't it great?" said Principal Angi Carlomagno, as she handed out hotdogs children. "It's just so good to see everybody here."
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VIDEO: Become a Community Reader, help children succeed!
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Community Readers is a program designed to help students in first and second grades who struggle with reading. The program pairs volunteer readers with students in need twice a week for six weeks.
Not everyone can read well or has the same access to support, and those who struggle can quickly fall behind. By connecting resources in our own community with students in need, the Community Readers program not only helps students become better readers, but sets our youth on a path to success in all endeavors. And students who complete the program, on average, increased their word recognition by 31 percent.
To learn more about how to become a volunteer Community Reader, watch this video or visit www.FCUSD.org/CommunityReaders.
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| Apply online for free and reduced school meals
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 At the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, we know that good nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Free and reduced price meal applications are available, under the National School Lunch Program, to any family who believes they may qualify.
And now, you can apply in the comfort and privacy of your own home - no need to fill out paper applications and deliver to school!
If approved, please keep your approval letter: you may use this document to qualify for other income-eligible services from other departments and agencies. Food Services will never share your information and will always protect your confidentiality.
More info: Call Food Services at (916) 294-9011 |
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Still shopping for back-to-school gear?
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The Folsom Cordova Unified School District has partnered with Walmart in the retailer's annual "Classrooms by Walmart" program. This online tool assists families searching for school-specific supply suggestions.
Until Sept. 30, parents may choose to purchase the supply list items directly from Walmart.com or print their list and shop at Walmart stores.
We recognize that many families wish to provide supplies for their own student or donate materials for the entire school community and are welcome to do so at any time. Supply lists are suggested materials and are not required of any student or family to fully participate in a school's academic program. All required materials and supplies will be provided by schools to students at no cost.
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Board of Education Update: Aug. 20, 2015
At their Aug. 20 regular meeting, Board of Education members:
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Education Service Center. Agendas are posted the Friday before meetings and can be found here.
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Schools foundation seeking volunteer
The Folsom Cordova Education Foundation (FCEF) is seeking a bookkeeper to reconcile and prepare its monthly financial statements. This is a volunteer position that currently requires a 1 - 2 hour time commitment each month.
The FCEF is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and resources to help support and sustain high quality educational programs for students and teachers in Folsom Cordova Schools.
If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity please contact JoAnne Reinking at reinking@reinking.net.
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Program returns to support healthy families
The FREE, 12-week Strengthening Families parent and youth program helps families improve communication, provide effective discipline, improve their child's behavior, and other strategies to help nurture strong families.
Free dinner and childcare is provided to families at each weekly session. The next series begins Sept. 3, at Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom.
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