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Wednesday, December 6, 2017 | Volume VIII, Issue XVII
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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| FHS music teacher named Grammy Music Educator finalist! |
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CBS This Morning announced on Dec. 6 that Folsom High School music teacher Curtis Gaesser in one of 10 finalists for the 2018 Grammy Music Educator Award.
Gaesser was selected out of 2,300 nominees from schools across the country for his contributions to music education.
Nine finalists and their schools will receive a $1,000 grant. The winning teacher and their school will win $10,000 and be announced during Grammy Week in January in New York City.
Watch the CBS This Morning video and read more about it here.
The 60th Annual Grammy Awards airs on Sunday, Jan. 28, on CBS.
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| VIDEO: Families dive into STEM Night at Cordova Meadows |
Article and video by Jeremy Buck, FCUSD Communication Intern
FCUSD's Elementary Lead STEM Teacher Lari Powell volunteers from William Jessup University organized a Family STEM Night at Cordova Meadows Elementary on Oct. 23 for students and their families to learn more about science, technology,
About 40 families attended the hands-on, interactive event.
Participants worked their way through several STEM activities, allowing for the families and students to think critically about solving each station's challenges. The stations included: building model cars out of Popsicle sticks and straws, making butterflies by mixing dye in water and putting paper plates in them, and making a play cannon by cutting out the bottom of a Styrofoam cup and attaching a balloon to the bottom.
Watch the Family STEM Night video!
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| Wellness Corner: Tips for staying healthy over Winter Break |
By Aya Handler, LMFT, Joanna Knight, LMFT, and Jadria Newby, LMFT
Winter break is a great opportunity to spend time with the people we care about. Here are some ideas to fill your winter break!
- Volunteer together as a family. Look for volunteer opportunities in your community and get your friends and family members involved in helping others.
- Create a holiday tradition. Host a family meeting in which each member contributes their ideas. Find a tradition that is unique to your family.
- Host a game night. Grab some friends and a board game and spend time without using cell phones/social media/television.
- Look up different activities in your community including tree lighting ceremonies, craft fairs, etc. These two websites include upcoming activities and events.
To read the full article i
ncluding information regarding mental health during the holidays
click here.
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| Empathy Working Group supporting welcoming schools |
A volunteer team of students, employees, community members, parents and administrators gathered recently to continue exploring ways our schools can better foster welcoming, inclusive environments for all learners.
The Folsom Cordova Empathy Working Group was formed in May 2017 in response to concerns from parents and community members about bias-motivated incidents in schools. The group's purpose is to advise the District on ways it can strengthen initiatives that help all students and families feel welcome and supported.
Members include civic leaders, community partners, students, school principals, counselors, parents, Folsom Cordova Education Association President Angelica Miklos, Superintendent Sarah Koligian and Board of Education Vice President JoAnne Reinking.
Interested in getting involved
? Contact Child Welfare Coordinator Scott Meyer at
[email protected]
or (916) 294-9000.
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| FCEA & FCUSD Joint Negotiations Update: Nov. 30, 2017 |
Bargaining team members from FCUSD and the Folsom Cordova Education Association (FCEA),
which represents about 1,200 teachers, counselors, and other certificated staff throughout the District, met for a regularly scheduled session on Thursday, Nov. 30.
The session was a productive and collaborative gathering as both sides continued to work together on items of mutual interest. Below is a short recap of major items covered:
Discussion - Early Notice of Retirement Incentive:
Last year, 22 FCEA members took advantage of the early notice incentive. Giving early notice provides additional help to Human Resources when planning for the following school years' staffing needs (and is not the same as an early retirement). This year, early notification is due on Jan. 19, 2018 to receive the one-time $1,500 incentive.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):
Bargaining teams drafted an MOU for Board of Education approval that would allow five (5) days of bereavement leave if travel is out of state.
Job Descriptions:
Bargaining team subcommittees have drafted job descriptions for Board approval:
- Middle School Activities Director
- Middle School Athletic Director
- High School Activities Director
- High School Athletic Director
Hiring Timeline:
Teams are working together on a hiring timeline for the 2018-19 school year.
Subcommittee on Professional Development:
This bargaining subcommittee reported progress toward updating contract language on advancement credits and the coursework approval process.
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IN THE NEWS: Superintendent shares vision with RC leaders
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Superintendent Dr. Sarah Koligian shared with Rancho Cordova's community leaders her observations on the many successes in our schools and her vision for education at the Cordova Community Council Luncheon held on Nov 17.
Koligian was the keynote speaker at the event and was featured in an my The Grapevine Independent newspaper.
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Help homeless students get a winter coat!
FCUSD's Homeless Student Services is partnering with Operation Warm to provide warm jackets to students that are currently experiencing homelessness.
Folsom Cordova enrolls ,more than 20,000 students annually. Roughly 1,000 students are experiencing some form of homelessness.
For every $20 donated, a student will receive a new warm coat made by Operation Warm. The goal is to provide at least 100 coats to students in need through the Homeless Services Program.
To find out more about Operation Warm and to donate
click here
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We are trying to reach a goal of $3,000 and have some work to do.
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Cordova High Presents: A Christmas Carol
You're invited to Cordova High School's performance of A Christmas Carol!
The play is scheduled to run from Thursday Dec. 7 to Sunday Dec.10, at the following times:
Dec 7th, 7 p.m.
Dec 8th, 7 p.m.
Dec 9th, 2 p.m.
Dec 9th, 7 p.m.
Dec 10th, 2 p.m.
This is a fun, fast-paced version of the classic which you will surely find enjoyable.
Ticket prices are adult $10 and students/seniors $8
Buy your tickets online at
The play will take place at the Cordova High new Performance Arts Center located 2239 Chase Drive, in Rancho Cordova.
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Board of Education: Dec. 14, 2017
The FCUSD Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Education Services Center Board Room, 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova.
Agendas are posted online the Friday before each regularly scheduled meeting.
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