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Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 | Volume VI, Issue III
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This week's recap of school success
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Coming Soon: "Cool 2B Kind Week" Aug. 31 - Sept. 4
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Last year, the Character Development and Bullying Prevention Taskforce identified a strong need for a district theme focusing on character education for the 2015-16 school year. 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.
"It's very important that we focus on important, strong principles, including being kind to one another," said Scott Meyer, the District's child welfare coordinator. "By getting students, staff members, and our families all working toward a common goal, we are becoming the change we want to be. This can be VERY contagious!"
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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VIDEO: Student mentors help ease the transition to high school
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The transition from middle school to high school is never 
an easy one,
but students at Folsom High reached out this year to make it a little easier for incoming freshmen. About 120 seniors and juniors team up annually to mentor their younger counterparts through fun-filled activities and team-building exercises.
Freshman orientation occurs about a week before school starts. This event allows for students to be introduced to staff and faculty, tour the campus, and learn the ins and outs of high school living. Freshman are divided into groups and are led by a team of mentors. "I absolutely loved it when I was a freshman. I wanted to do everything I possibly could to be in this program to help the new freshman coming in," said senior Angie Eserini, a Kickoff mentor.
Additionally, parents are invited to the orientation to ask their questions and meet the faculty. "We understand that it's not just the freshman coming to this school but it's also the parents that are going to be involved with them," says Elizabeth Fox, a math teacher and Kickoff advisor. "They can ask as many questions as they would like and we want them to feel comfortable and know that their kids are in good hands." Check out the video on our YouTube page at YouTube/FolsomCordova! |
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#fcusdimpact: Back-to-School Photo Contest...
LAST CHANCE!
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Friday, Aug. 21 is the last day to enter the Back-to-School 
photo contest. There are some great prizes that you can possibly win. All you have to do is tell us how you want to make a positive impact in your school community? If you're a Folsom Cordova parent, teacher, staff member, student, or community member, here's your chance to get creative.
Post your photo to our
FCUSD Facebook page or Tweet us at
@FolsomCordova, and it is important that you use the hashtag
#fcusdimpact when posting your picture and a explanation of how the picture fits the criteria.
Click here to see all rules for entering and prizes you can win!
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REMINDER: Spring testing results to be released in September
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Next month, families of students grades 3-8 and 11
will receive results from the new computerized assessments our students took in the spring. The Smarter Balanced tests are aligned with the state's new content standards, which have raised the bar and expectations for our students.
These tests represent a new starting point for measuring student achievement: we've hit the reset button, and teachers now have a better measure of where our students are academically, and how close they are to developing the skills necessary to succeed in college and the workforce. Students and families may have many questions about how to understand and use these score reports, and our schools, teachers, and staff look forward to discussing results in the coming weeks
In the meantime, we encourage you to visit www.fcusd.org/testing. There, you'll find answers to common questions, a video overview of the new score reports - and you'll have the ability to submit questions directly to the District.
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This week's Board of Education agenda
The FCUSD Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. Among the agenda items are:
- a discussion regarding Spring 2015 testing and release of results next month
- informational updates on 2015 summer school
- a construction and modernization projects update
The full agenda can be found here.
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VIDEO: Teacher of the Year wins shopping spree
Congratulations to FCUSD Teacher of the Year Janice Johnson, mass communications teacher at Vista del Lago, who was treated this week to a $250 shopping spree courtesy of Folsom Premium Outlets!
Johnson was recognized for her years of making an impact on students, including the creation of the Schools Unity Project, an ambassador program that empowers students to create positive school climate.
Good Day Sacramento broadcast the recognition live: Click here to watch the entire segment!
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Congrats to Folsom High for 10 Elly nominations
Congratulations to Folsom High School Theatre students, who earned 10 Elly nominations from the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance for last year's production of Beauty and the Beast.
Area high schools submitted 20 musical productions for adjudication with the five highest scorers in each category receiving a nomination.
The winners will be announced on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Consumnes Oaks High School for the Youth Elly Awards Ceremony. To view the list of students nominated click here.
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