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Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 | Volume VI, Issue VII
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Your weekly recap of school success
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| UPDATE: Spring testing score reports likely to arrive in October |
The District has not yet received these reports from the state
, and FCUSD has within 20 days to deliver them to households after they arrive. Current estimates anticipate households receiving score reports in October.
The reports provide detailed, customized academic performance information for individual students. Once the reports arrive, Folsom Cordova encourages families to speak with their child's teacher to learn more about what the scores mean, and how they will be used to support their success. These scores are just one measure of student progress, and will be only one of many tools teachers and families can use to help students improve throughout the year.
For a preview of what the reports look like and answers to common questions, please visit www.fcusd.org/testing.
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Folsom High Theatre receives three Elly Awards!
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Congratulations to Folsom High School Theatre students, who received three Elly Awards from the Sacramento Area Regional Threatre Alliance. The winners were announced on Saturday. Sept. 13 at Consumnes Oaks High School.
Area high schools submitted 20 musical productions for adjudication with the five highest scores in each category receiving a nomination.
Folsom High School Theatre students earned 10 Elly nominations.
The three awards are as follows:
- Gianna Huckaby for Best Leading Female Actress
- Tamara Mosier for Best Direction
- Beauty and the Beast for Best Overall Production
To view the whole list, click here.
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Free community event Oct. 29: 'Parenting Today's Teen'
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The Folsom Cordova School District, Lakeside Church, and SAFE Credit Union are partnering to host a community gathering to explore unique teen challenges, and discuss ways to support teens as they maneuver through them. The seminar, "Parenting Today's Teens," recognizes that the world is rapidly changing, and many families are struggling to fully understand how their teens are experiencing and navigating life.
Today's teens face myriad obstacles in our rapidly-changing world. In the age of instant access to information, and constant commentary from social media - teens are often exposed to situations and events before they have the tools and experience necessary to successfully navigate them. And even though phones and electronic devices provide instant access to friends, many teens are feeling more lonely and isolated than ever before.
Parents often struggle to connect and communicate with their teen in this new cultural context. It's difficult for teens to accept that their parents have "been there" when times have changed so much. Both sides feel frustrated - uncertain how to bridge the gap, and foster trust and understanding.
The Oct. 29 regional event at Folsom Middle School will help parents develop an authentic and effective parenting strategy for the teen years and beyond.
Speaker and author Chap Clark will lead the seminar - providing helpful tips and insight intended to foster hope, healing and better communication in parent/teen relationships. This event in open to the community. Free admission.
When: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Folsom Middle School
500 Blue Ravine Road
Cost: Free
More info: (916) 985-3245
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Want to know more about 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!
Click here to complete the online application
. Once submitted, the application will be reviewed by our Food Service Department, which will determine your eligibility within 10 days and notify families.
Not sure you'll use the free or reduced meal program?
That's OK! Apply anyway: If approved, you can keep your approval letter, which you may use to qualify for other income-eligible services from other departments and agencies. Another benefit to applying: Our schools can receive more resources based on the number of income-eligible households, even if you don't think you'll use the meal program.
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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$1 million prize: Are you the next "America's Greatest Maker?"
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 Intel, United Artists Media Group and Turner Broadcasting are bringing a national makers' challenge to television in 2016, with the chance to win $1 million grand prize.
You are invited to submit your ideas for either wearable technologies or smart connected consumer devices powered by Intel Curie, a button-sized computer. Intel engineers will help bring your ideas to life and the opportunity to be featured on a reality competition, premiering in the first half of 2016.
To highlight your concept of what's next in the technology revolution, submit your application at
www.AmericasGreatestMakers.com by October 2. The submission process is easy and can be completed by either an individual or team. Just fill out an online application and tell more about your idea and the "story" behind it, such as your motivation or inspiration, what market need it serves and how it will benefit people.
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FCUSD mobile app keeps you connected!
Our free app is a great way to stay connected to District news, information, and announcements. Features include:
- View student grades.
- Would you like to know what is being served for lunch? View menus on the go.
- Have a student that is involved in sports and would like to see their schedule? Download our app!
You can find the app free in the Google Play and Apple app stores.
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Sept. 22 event focus on child internet safety
Folsom Police department and Sutter Middle School are hosting a Digital Safety Night for local middle school students and their parents.
This presentation will help parents create open lines of communication and become better informed on internet safety and cyber bullying.
Digital Safety Night will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Sutter Middle School located at 715 Riley Street in Folsom, in the school's gym and wrestling room.
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Board of Education Update: Sept. 17, 2015
The FCUSD Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17 in the Education Service Center, 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova.
The meeting begins with a special study session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the use of professional services and construction delivery methods.
Regular session begins at 6 p.m.
The full Board agenda
can be found here
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