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Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 | Volume VI, Issue XI
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Your weekly recap of school news
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Input sought on draft 2016-17 school year calendar
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Folsom Cordova Unified is seeking public and staff input on its draft 2016-17 school year calendar.
Click here to see the draft calendar. The school year would begin on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 and end Thursday, May 25, 2017. This proposed calendar was drafted and public and Board member feedback at the Board of Education's most recent meeting, but additional public and staff input is sought before a final version is adopted.
Please submit comments to Karen Knight, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, at kknight@fcusd.org.
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DEADLINE FRIDAY: Take our survey on flyer sharing
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Folsom Cordova Unified wants to make sure that our flyer distribution policies and practices are clear, well-communicated and, most importantly, meet the needs of our diverse school communities.
As we review our practices,
we want your voice: Please take a moment to complete our brief survey at
www.fcusd.org/flyersurvey.
The deadline to fill out the survey is Friday, Oct. 16 at noon.
If we propose any changes or clarifications to our policies, they'll go before our Board of Education, and as always, the public will have a chance for additional input.
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Folsom High junior emcees Youth Film Festival
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By Hla Elkhatib, FCUSD Communication Internship Program
Ireland Bonds, a junior at Folsom High School took the stage as one of two hosts for the 19th Annual North American All Youth Film Festival. The festival was held at the Crest Theater in Sacramento on Friday, Oct. 2.
The festival showcased many films chosen by a youth jury which included students from many different schools and programs. Ireland presented the final film showcase for the day and did an amazing job!
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| PHOTOS: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds visit Cordova High |
By Crystal Linger, FCUSD Communication Internship Program
On Friday, Oct. 2, Cordova High School had the honor of hosting a visit from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Team members Major Christopher Scheibler, Tech. Sgt. Jeramie Hebron and Staff Sgt. Matthew Gips gave a presentation about who the Thunderbirds are and what they mean to this country.
Cordova High students also received information about scholarship opportunities within the Air Force and what students can achieve in college by joining the Air Force.
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| VIDEO: Help our schools & students! www.fcusd.org/mealapps |
Apply online today for free and reduced meals for your child through the National School Lunch Program, and not only could you help your child gain greater access to the nutrition they need to succeed in class, but you could also help our schools receive more funding and resources to continue providing excellent educational opportunities!
The process is easy, and private: No need to fill out paper applications and deliver to school. And if approved, your child will never be identified as a participant.
Not sure you'll use the free and reduced meal program? That's OK! Apply anyway: If approved, keep your letter, which you may use to qualify for other income-eligible services from other departments and agencies (reduced-cost transportation, or low-cost internet, for instance).
Plus, our schools receive more funding and resources based on the number of income-eligible households determined. So even if you don't use the meal program, your application could help us fund a variety of services for students, including intervention teachers, academic coaches, positive school climate initiatives, math and literacy support staff, field trips and musical instruments for low-income students, and more!
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"Parenting Today's Teens" coming to you Oct. 29
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.
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.
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Parent Summit Oct. 17: "Transition to Success"
Please join us for a fantastic day for parents of FCUSD students to learn how to prepare your student for transitions to college and career readiness at this one day workshop, Saturday. Oct 17 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Mills Middle School, 10439 Coloma Rd. in Rancho Cordova.
Click here to see the attached flyer for additional information abut this event.
Click here or Spanish flyer
Click here or Russian flyer
Click here for additional information on Parent Engagement.
Reservations are suggested but not required.
To reserve your seat call Elena Cabrera at
(916) 294-9000 ext. 104630
Childcare will be provided.
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Board of Education Update: Oct. 8, 2015
At their Oct. 8 regular meeting, Board of Education members:
- Discussed selection of firms to provide construction management multi-prime services
- Held a discussion of the 2016-17 instructional calendar drafts
- Reviewed an informational item on secondary English-language arts pilot and adoption timelines
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, Oct. 22 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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