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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 | Volume VI, Issue XXXIV
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Your weekly recap of student success
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BE A SUPERHERO LOGO CONTEST ENDS FRIDAY!
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YOUR ARTWORK COULD BE OUR NEXT LOGO!
The kindness-themed logo for the school year 2016-17 is "Be a Superhero" and we are coming to you, the students, to create a logo. The logo may be used on school banners, posters, and news articles as well as advertising on social media.
The contest ends this Friday, April. 29 at 3 p.m.
The winner of the "Be a Superhero" logo contest will be announced Friday, May 6 and will receive
four tickets to a Sacramento River Cats game
of the winner's choice during the month of May.
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| Mills Middle Principal receives Principal Arts Leadership award |
| Written by Mindy Andrus, Art & PE Coordinator
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Peter Maroon and Dr. Steve Winlock |
Principal Peter Maroon, of Mills Middle School, was nominated and won the 2016 SCOE PAL award. He was presented with this honor by Dr. Steve Winlock, Executive Director, School of Education, Sacramento County Office of Education. The honor was presented at the FCUSD School Board meeting on Thursday, April 21.
Principal Maroon was nominated for this award for his dedication to promoting the Visual and Performing Arts education program at his school. He has supported the arts in a variety of ways since he became the principal of Mills Middle School eight years ago. He feels his role is to simply find the means to support his students and staff that have passed on their passion for the Visual and Performing Arts to Mills students.
Principal Maroon has worked tirelessly to secure funding for a variety of sources, including the City of Rancho Cordova, to purchase and maintain quality musical instruments. He is increasing sections in the music department, making it a full time music program for the 2016-17 school year.
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Vista stadium project proceeds; Board explores future bond structures
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Construction to complete the stadium at Vista del Lago High School will proceed after the FCUSD Board of Education formally authorized the $10.9 million project at its April 21 meeting.
The project approval came after a special Board study session to discuss long-range financing for potential projects under Measure G, the $195 million voter-approved bond initiative for school upgrades in Folsom. The workshop was scheduled after bids from contractors for potential construction projects were exceeding initial projections, potentially reducing the overall amount of money available for future improvements under the 8-10 year life of Measure G.
District staff members presented several bond financing and structuring options to the Board for discussion, including reducing or eliminating some future projects or going to voters for a second bond campaign to complete Measure G projects. Staff, however, recommended a third option: a combination of 25-year, 30-year, and short term bonds that, while carrying higher interest costs, would deliver all projects planned under Measure G.
The Board has previously approved a
Facilities Master Plan to help identify and prioritize school upgrades, and the Board at a prior meeting authorized the issuance of the first $100 million to plan and construct several initial projects, including:
- Vista del Lago High School stadium completion
- Carl Sundahl Elementary School modernization and new construction
- Oak Chan modernization and new construction
- Sutter Middle School modernization and new construction - Phase 1
- A second gymnasium at Folsom High School
- Technology infrastructure upgrades throughout Folsom schools
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Viral film "SILENT" earns first place in NCME Film & Media Awards
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 Northern California Media Educators (
NCME) held the Second Annual NCME Film and Media Awards Showcase on Sunday, April 24. The winners in each category were selected by a pair of experienced industry professionals.
Folsom High freshman Lindsey Hunter received first place for her Short Story/Live Action of "
Silent," which has gone viral with more than 400,000 views on our FCUSD Facebook page.
Lindsey has said that she wanted to make a project for this competition that would make a difference. Lindsey has been exposed to people with disabilities throughout her life: Her father is blind, and she said that is what inspired her to make this video.
Congratulations to several students who also placed in the showcase:
- Second Place for Movie Trailer went to Folsom High's Xyre Quijana, Aravind Chinthada, Jacob Magpantay and Abdullah Faiyaz for producing "Hunted"
- Third Place for Short Story/Animation went to Folsom High's Ryan Kohne for producing "Stains"
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Lions Club, Kohls donate 550 books to students in need
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 Many thanks to The Folsom Lake Lions Club and Kohl's department store in Folsom!
Members from our newest community partner, The Folsom Lake Lions Club, donated over 550 new children's books. Cris Gerard, Bernadette DeCuir and Richard DeCuir are pictured here next to boxes of books collected through a partnership they share with Kohl's department store in Folsom.
Kohl's is committed to kids' health and education through the Kohl's Cares collection, and worked with the Folsom Lake Lions Club to make sure the donated books got into the hands of students who need them most.
These book are being distributed to students who participate in our literacy programs such as
Community Readers, which pairs reading tutors from the community with first and second graders struggling to read, as well as to students in need who might not have books of their own at home.
For more information on how you can help support our literacy outreach efforts or become a Community Reader, please contact Angela Griffin Ankhelyi at
agriffin@fcusd.org.
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Don't Supply It, Don't Buy It! Drink, Drive, Go To Jail!
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Written by Maggie Keller, Senior at Vista del Lago H.S.
We have done it seniors! The day we have been working toward for four years has nearly arrived. This is a time to celebrate our hard-earned achievements, however we are on the cusp of adulthood, and it is time for us to take full responsibility for our actions.
Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated, or getting into a car with an intoxicated driver can put those four years of hard work to waste in a instant. Don't throw away all the works for one night of irresponsible celebration.
We have lived only a small portion of our lives, and have much more to experience, learn, create, and leave our marks on. The rest of our lives are filled with potential, so please celebrate responsibly this graduation season.
Class of 2016, you are the BEST. GRADS. EVER. Enjoy this exciting and memorable moment.
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FFA Cordova High Lancers place at Statewide Field Day
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Chris Nelson - Ben Romero - Jordan Mallory - Sierra Burgess - June Harris |
Congratulations to the below Cordova High School individuals who placed in the FFA Job Interview Contest held at the State Wide Field Day at Cosumnes River College on April 16.
McKenzie Emery, junior, won the Gold Award for having exceptional Supervised Agricultural Experience projects. McKenzie raises rabbits and sells the offspring to households as pets, raises chickens, and has a garden. She also visits elementary schools and educates the classes about rabbits.
Chris Nelson, sophomore, won the Silver Award for having exceptional Supervised Agricultural Experience projects. Chris is the Cordova FFA's Chicken Co-Op manager. He cares for 14 laying hens at the Red Barn and receives donations for the eggs. Chris has also completed trainings offered by the county agriculture department on how to raise backyard chickens.
- June Harris (sophomore) placing 3rd High Team and 5th High Individual
- Chris Nelson (sophomore) placing 3rd High Team and 6th High Individual
- Jordan Mallory (senior) won Sacramento Sectional FFA Reporter beating out 12 other schools in their section.
- Jordan Mallory (senior), Ben Romero (junior), and Sierra Burgess (junior) placed in the top 20 Team for the Floriculture Contest
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Help support our Education Foundation on the BIG Day of Giving!
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 Folsom Cordova Education Foundation (
FCEF) is asking for your support on
May 3 -
the BIG Day of Giving to local non-profits!
Your donation BIG or small will directly support our students and schools. FCUSD employees can donate through
Payroll Deduction Donation Program on FCEF website. A small monthly donation of $5-$10 will make a BIG difference.
Families and community members can regularly support the organization through
Friends of the FCEF at their website. Your donation can be applied to the programs you wish to support.
With your support the FCEF will continue to provide programs, resources and partnerships that enhance the well-being and education of our children and families, and strengthen the communities of Folsom and Rancho Cordova.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: SAFE CU gives $500 scholarship
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 The Sacramento County Office of Education (
SCOE) is
extending the submission deadline to May 2, for an essay contest designed to honor local military veterans. The winning high school student will receive a $500 college scholarship, courtesy of
SAFE Credit Union.
The 2016 Operations Recognition Scholarship essay theme is
"Why We All Should Appreciate America's Veterans.
Essays will be judged on how well the student understood, developed and presented the theme. The winning entrant must attend the Operation Recognition diploma ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on May 17, 2016 to read his or her essay, join in honoring the diploma recipients, and receive the scholarship award from a SAFE Credit Union representative.
Contestants must send submissions to:
Operation Recognition Scholarship Contest
c/o Sacramento County Office of Education
P.O. Box 269003
Sacramento, CA 95826-9003
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The Masons present literacy grant to White Rock
The Masons of California visited White Rock Elementary on April 5 to present a grant that was used in 2015 for the Raising a Reader program for their Transitional and Kindergarten classes.
The Raise a Reader Program is an outstanding opportunity for young students to begin on a journey toward success in reading. By encouraging nightly reading and reading for pleasure, the Raise a Reader Program helps lay the foundation of early literacy skills.
Students are wide-eyed and openly excited at the prospect of taking the book bags home and opening them to see what new stories they will get to read. The widely diverse books encourage literacy, family involvement, and multiculturalism.
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Folsom High junior brings home Speech Contest win
Congratulations to our Folsom High students for placing at the Rotary Club Speech Contest.
Kevin has captured his second title of District Finalist of the Rotary Club Speech Contest.
Kevin began by winning the local Folsom competition, alongside Andrew Fisher who received 2nd place and Emily Hackett who placed third.
Continuing with the speech topic "Be A Gift to the World" Kevin won first place at the Area Contest Level.
Kevin will be among four students to via for the final District Championship and scholarship May 21 in Berkeley.
The above photo is Assembly member Beth Gaines and FHS Kevin George.
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Board of Education Update: April 21, 2016
At their April 21 regular meeting, Board of Education members:
- Approved Textbook Adoption: English Language Arts and English Language Development: Grades K - 12
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. in the Education Services Center.
Agendas are posted the Friday before meetings and can be found here.
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