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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 | Volume VIII, Issue XXVII
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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| Message from Superintendent: School Walkouts and Safety |
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Every one of us cares about children and cares deeply about the safety of our schools, which is why the recent tragedy in Florida continues to weigh heavily on our hearts.
Our educators play a crucial role and are encouraged to engage our youth in constructive dialogue, activities, and learning as the nation seeks solutions. Understandably, this nationwide conversation is emotionally and politically volatile, and there are growing calls for organized school walkouts.
When students advocate for an issue they feel passionate about, it can be a powerful learning experience. Many may be drawn to the idea of showing solidarity in support of the victims of the Florida shooting, and we are proud that our students want to exercise their First Amendment rights to express their views on this important topic. We also recognize that some students may not want to participate in a walkout and would prefer to stay in class. We want to ensure that all students feel safe and respected, no matter what they choose to do. Additionally, there are serious safety issues presented by students leaving campus in the middle of the school day.
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Vista del Lago raises $2,300 in pennies for cancer patients
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Teresa Rexin led this year's fundraiser for Vista's Kickin' Cancer and Relay for Life Clubs by organizing friendly competitions between 60+ advisories, weekly guessing jars, and $1 donations for the Wall of Hope to Beat Cancer.
Rexin collaborated with key officers: ASB President, Jordan Kane and other school clubs, Alyssa Wang from the California Scholarship Federation (CSF), and Luke Lazzarini with the Leo Club. The group recruited student volunteers for the three week long school-wide event to raise generous donations to help cancer patients. They had support from club advisers Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Kleinle, and Mrs. Quinton.
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Volunteers needed: Aerojet Rocketdyne FCUSD STEM Expo
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Folsom Cordova and
Aerojet Rocketdyne are holding a STEM Expo on Wednesday, March 7 and a "Dinner With a Scientist event on March 22."
We need volunteers in the STEM field to sign up to judge STEM projects and mentor students at the dinner.
Th STEM Expo is on Wed. March 7 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Cordova High School, H Wing, and a Dinner With a Scientist event on March 22 from 5-8 p.m. in the Cordova High cafeteria by invite only.
Students will be presenting projects to judges utilizing the scientific method and engineering investigative process, using a poster board to explain their scientific findings.
If you are interested in volunteering for either event
click here. For more information about the Aerojet Rocketdyne FCUSD STEM Expo, contact
Amy Kraft.
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| VIDEO: U.S. Navy Band treats Cordova High music students |
During the assembly, the U.S. Navy Band members not only played (video) various pieces for students, but gave them history lessons in music and the military, as well as discussed pursuing career and educational opportunities in music.
The United States Navy Concert Band was in town for part of their 2018 tour and performed at a public concert for the community that night, at Cordova High in the gymnasium. Rancho Cordova was one of 21 cities in 12 states to host a performance in their 2018 tour.
The Navy Concert Band, the premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy, presents a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern wind ensemble repertoire. As the original ensemble of the Navy Band, the Concert Band has been performing public concerts and participating in high-profile events for 90 years.
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| You're invited: Review history social science pilot textbooks |
The public is invited to review and provide input on pilot instructional materials before a final recommendation is made for use in the District's history and social sciences classes next year.
When:
Thursday, March 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Where:
Education Services Center Board Room, 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova. Representatives from each of the publishing companies will be available during the event to answer questions.
Background: At the beginning of the school year, the District organized two committees - one elementary, one secondary - to review new instructional materials submitted by publishers to the State Board of Education. Using criteria taken from the state's
History Social Sciences Framework, teachers selected two programs to pilot in their classrooms. Elementary teachers chose Pearson's "My World Interactive" and Teacher Curriculum Institute's "Social Studies Alive." Secondary teachers chose to pilot Pearson's "My World Interactive" and McGraw Hill's "Impact California."
What happens next: Each program will be piloted in certain FCUSD classrooms for several weeks, and teachers were provided with notification letters for families. Starting March 15, the pilot materials will be available for review by the public until
April 6. Teachers and the District will make a recommendation to the Board of Education later next month.
Questions? Contact the District at (916) 294-9000 and ask for either Elementary or Secondary Instruction.
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| Folsom Cordova makes College Board's AP Exam Honor Roll |
Folsom Cordova is one of 34 school districts from California that were named to the College Board's Eighth Annual AP District Honor Roll for expanding access to AP and increasing the percentages of students scoring a 3 or higher on AP exams.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction announced for the third year in a row California ranked fifth in the nation for the number of high school graduates who earned a score of 3 or higher on an end-of-course AP exam, which earns them college credit.
To read more about Folsom Cordova's success making the AP District Honor Roll and California's ranking click here.
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Classroom Snapshots: Harlem Renaissance and Black History
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Folsom Cordova's teachers strive daily to make lessons come alive and engage students in learning that celebrates diversity and differences - helping students better understand and prepare for the world around them. For some educators, this year's Black History Month was an additional opportunity to dig even deeper into rich cultural contributions.
One example: U.S. History students at Vista del Lago High School recently explored the long-lasting literary and cultural contributions of African American artists whose work rose to prominence during
the Harlem Renaissance era.
Vista students learned about the social trends and innovations that shaped popular culture in the 1920s in works of art, music and literature. They studied literature from Langston Hughes, artwork by Palmer Hayden and jazz music by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith to name a few of the many African American artists they studied.
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Transition & Career Fair coming up on March 7!
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n an effort to help the
transition of students with disabilities from school to adult life, FCUSD is hosting a WorkAbility I Transition/Career Fair on March 7.
This will give students and families the opportunity to be informed and work with multiple Transition service agencies, as well as employers, to find out about continuing educational opportunities.
The event is being held on Wednesday, March 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the FCUSD, Education Service Center, in the Board Room, located at 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova.
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Disney's The Lion King Jr. coming to FMS
Folsom Middle School's Visual and Performing Arts Club Presents Disney's The Lion King Jr.
Performances are March 15-16, at 7 p.m., and March 17, at 2 p.m.
Students will be performing music and lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice, as well as additional music and lyrics by Lebo M. Mark, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer. The play in based on a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, and on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymore.
The Artistic Director is Zenaida Mendoza-Lopez, Technical Director is Penny Rome, Director's Assistants are Leslie Dickason and Madelyn Harding, Technical Assistants are Leah Madrigal and Yoly Stroeve.
Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults.
Click here to buy tickets online.
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Board of Education: March 1, 2018
The FCUSD Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 1 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.
This week's agenda items will include:
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Folsom Cordova Education Association
- Adopt Revisions to Board Policy 5030: Student Wellness
Special
Presentation: Career Technical Education (CTE)
All agendas can be found here.
can be found here.
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