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Wednesday, January 24, 2018 | Volume VIII, Issue XXII
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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Superintendent Koligian's Quarterly Message to our community
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Dear Folsom Cordova families and community:
As we all settle back into the rewarding routine of supporting student success, many of us are likely already reviewing our progress in meeting personal and professional goals we set for ourselves in the New Year - seeing what's working, where we can adjust our strategies, and making tweaks to our game plans.
One of my goals for 2018 will be to continue visiting our classrooms this spring, as well as our local community organizations and parent groups. Each time I leave inspired and learn something new about what makes our school communities stand out.
This outreach also allows our leadership team to gather and act on valuable input from all stakeholders: employees, families, students, and community members.
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| Cordova earns prestigious education grant to support theater |
Cordova High School's Drama Department has been honored by the American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry, "Tony" Awards with a classroom resource grant for $12,000 from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative.
The Drama Department plans on using the grant to produce Cordova High's first musical in 20 years, "The Little Shop of Horrors." Opening day of the musical will be April 12, 2018.
A lot goes into producing a musical, so with this grant money they'll be able to purchase show royalties, microphones, and materials for the sets and costumes for the actors. This will allow for more a more elaborate sets, costumes and technology in future shows produced.
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| 916 Ink publishes student authors from Mills Middle School |
Article by FCUSD Communication Intern, Jeremy Buck
Students from Mills Middle School have been busy writing poetry and prose for their own published book titled "Taking Flight" - thanks to the help of Sacramento-area non-profit 916 Ink , which works with young authors to publish their work.
On Tuesday Jan. 22 student writers held a book release celebration and reading for students, their families and the school community. The audience listened as students proudly read aloud their poetry and other works. The publishing of the book was funded through the City of Rancho Cordova's Measure H fund.
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| VIDEO: CyberPatriots highlighted in Folsom Focus for their competition skills |
Folsom High's CyberPatriots team finished strong at a recent CyberSecurity competition!
CyberPatriots held a two-round competition in problem solving cyber security issues in Nov. and Dec. Students are timed on writing code and solving cyber security problems. Three
of the FHS teams received Platinum Level and two FHS teams received a Gold Level recognition. All teams recently competed in the state competition on Jan. 20 with results still pending.
Journalist Cristina Mendonsa produced a feature video story, "Folsom Focus" on the CyberPatriots program at Folsom High for the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. Click here to watch the video!
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CA Music Educator's Association Middle and High School Honor Choir give stellar performance
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Students from Cordova High, Folsom High, Folsom Middle, Mitchell Middle and Sutter Middle , under the direction of Ginger Ekroth, Melanie Huber, and Dan McCrossen, participated in the California Music Educator Association's (CMEA) Capitol Section Middle and High School Honor Choir on Sunday Jan. 21.
Students performed at the concert a range of historic pieces at Fremont Presbyterian Church to a packed audience along with numerous students from all over Northern California. Their performance yielded lots of applause.
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Vote for Sutter Middle STEM program to win $60,000!
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Sutter Middle School has entered a national education contest called the Follett Challenge by showing off their STEM program in hopes of earning one of the 13 cash prizes - including a $60,000 grand prize!
Video voting runs from Jan. 22-26. You can register to vote for Sutter's video on the
Follett Challenge website. Once you register you are allowed to vote once per day for the video.
"We hope our community will support us by viewing our video and voting for our submission," said STEM Academy Teacher Debbie Krikourian.
Krikourian said winning the Follett Challenge would give her school additional resources for their STEM program and give them a platform to share their innovation with other schools across the country and world.
Follett, a global education solutions leader, will award $60,000 to the grand prize winner, plus a celebration at the winning school. Two semi-finalists will be awarded $10,000 each. Ten People's Choice Awards worth $8,000 each will also be awarded.
Schools will be judged on applications that illustrate critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration between students, teachers and other school staff. The 2018 Grand Prize winner will be announced on April 27, while the other awards will be announced Feb. 28.
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Parade planned for Bulldogs championship football team
A celebration parade is set on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. for the varsity boys Bulldogs championship football team.
The parade is being held on Sutter Street and will follow with a rally
hosted by Adam Frick of Folsom TV at the Folsom Historic Outdoor Amphitheater.
The Varsity Bulldogs, coaches, cheerleaders, the Dog Pack, Jr. Bulldogs, Folsom city officials, and Folsom Cordova Unified officials are participating in the parade.
Those planning on attending the parade should park at Rodeo Park or the Historic District Parking garage. Please refrain from throwing confetti and candy along the parade route.
We look forward to a fun and safe celebration!
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The 29th Annual Folsom Jazz Festival is coming up!
The 29th Annual Folsom Jazz Festival is being held at Folsom High School (FHS) and Rolling Hills Church (RHCC) on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This year's guest artists include The Sac State Jazz Choir (RHCC), The Ron Cunha Big Band (FHS) and the internationally renowned Jacam Manricks Bang (RHCC). Plus over 140 middle and high school jazz bands, vocal jazz choirs, and jazz combos from all over CA and NV will compete throughout the day at this family friendly event for a chance to compete in the largest state jazz competition.
Tickets are $13 for adults and $9 for seniors, children and students with ID includes entrance to both locations. The proceeds from the event benefit the
Folsom High music programs
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Folsom High is located at 1655 Iron Point Rd. in Folsom. Rolling Hills Christian Church is located at 800 White Rock Rd. in El Dorado Hills.
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Board of Education: January 18, 2018
The FCUSD Board of Education held its regular meeting on Thursday, January 18 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 included:
- Special Education Presentation
Presentation and Reception:
- Recognition of Folsom High School's Football Team State Championship. Other
accomplishments
can be found here
- Bond Financing - Measure G
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