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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | Volume VIII, Issue XXIX
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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| Teacher Spotlight: FHS teacher takes unique approach to Calculus |
Article and Video by: Folsom Cordova Communication Intern, Rida Anjum
One doesn't often hear of calculus being a favorite class, but Folsom High School's Calculus AB & BC classes are a popular choice among students for a specific reason among many: Mr. Chayo's teaching style.
His teaching style is described as "unique", "interactive", and "math as an art class" by students, it's no wonder 4's and 5's on the AP test are readily achieved by the calculus students. However, Mr. Chayo said," the point of the class isn't to simply do well on the AP exam, it's about learning, the ability to take something apart and put it back together."
Students enjoy receiving a "Chayo Bear," as part of recognition for them. Students are rewarded for A's or B's on a test by being put in a drawing to choose a bear from Mr. Chayo's classroom to take home. Students explain that the program does not work as an incentive, rather an appreciation of the hours of work they put into the class.
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| Riverview STEM, Russell Ranch, and Mills Middle vying for Scholar Dollars Grant 2018 |
Three Folsom Cordova Schools are in the running for a My Scholar Dollars $20,000 grant to support STEM education and would like you to vote for their school.
Riverview STEM Academy is hoping to earn the grant to go towards the construction of the solar-powered Riverview Environmental STEM Center, which will be comprised of a weather station, solar demonstration center, garden, composting and recycling centers. The Riverview Environmental STEM Center would allow students to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving and taking action in the environment and enhance their current STEM curriculum.
Russell Ranch Elementary is hoping to earn the grant to use towards the opening of their new innovation station, slated for the Fall of 2018. It will be a STEM Lab and Maker's Space intended for all students to access at throughout the school year. The grant funds will help assist with purchasing tools, supplies and technology, along with development and creation of the space itself on campus.
Mills Middle School is hoping to earn the grant to continue to provide opportunities for students to engage in hands-on STEM projects. Students will make sense and create solutions to real world problems, through integrated design process strategies. In addition to project supplies, students will go on enrichment STEM trips to tie in classroom learning to real world applications.
You can vote once per day from March 12 to 23. Search the school's name you'd like to vote for. To cast your vote,
click here.
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| Russell Ranch Elementary earns national recognition for STEM program |
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) announced the 2017-18 Distinguished School Awards, and Russell Ranch Elementary was selected as a recipient of the prestigious honor!
Russell Ranch Elementary was one of 340 schools nationally to receive top honors for their commitment to student access and engagement involving STEM education.
PLTW is a program that supports STEM education in schools by engaging students in problem solving, process thinking, developing technical knowledge and communication skills, as well as exploring career opportunities in the STEM field in an interactive classroom environment.
Russell Ranch has a rich history with PLTW, serving at a pilot school in 2013-2014 in the region to implement the original engineering modules for K-6 grades. Due to the success of the program, they were selected to pilot the biomedical science and computer science modules. Now being recognized as a PLTW Distinguished School for 2017-2018, affirms Russell Ranch's commitment to nurturing students' natural interests and curiosities.To further its commitment to STEM education, the school plans to open its "Innovation Station," a hands-on STEM work space for students in the Fall of 2018.
Congratulations to Russell Ranch Elementary! To read the full list of honorees
click here.
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| Folsom High senior is a finalist for California Scholarship Federation's top award |
Folsom High School senior Medha Aiyah has been named a finalist for the Seymour Memorial Award, California Scholarship Federation's top award.
As a finalist she will receive a $2,000 scholarship and then compete for and additional $3,000 scholarship at the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Spring Conference on March 24, in a day long panel interview session.
" CSF made me understand the importance of scholars for service, using ones knowledge and skill set to give back to the community. Receiving this prestigious award humbled me and made me believe that my purpose is to help the people in my community and eventually the world," said Aiyah.
Aiyah said she is looking forward to meeting the other students who are finalists.
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Folsom High presents Tony Award winning play, The Crucible
Performances for The Crucible will be held at the Jill Solberg Theatre at Folsom High School, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 15-17 & 22-24 at 7 p.m.
The Crucible is an ageless tale of fear, greed and power. When teenage girls are discovered trying to conjure up spirits, the 17th century town of Salem, Massachusetts explodes with accusations of witchcraft. The vicious trial that follow expose a community paralyzed by terror, religious extremism and greed, and marriage is forever changed
Dramatic, historic and powerful, The Crucible continues to be one of the most poignant plays of all time. The play is being directed by Michael and Tamara Mosier.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. To purchase tickets
click here
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Parenting the Love and Logic Way
Register now for six sessions designed to help parents equip their children with character, compassion, problem solving skills.
Parents will learn how to stay calm when your kids do incredibly upsetting things, set enforceable limits, help them learn from mistakes so they don't repeat them, how to avoid power struggles and arguments, getting your kids to do chores without nagging them or bribing, and how to avoid enabling and to empower them.
Location:
Gold Ridge Elementary
735 Halidon Way 95630
Folsom CA
Wednesdays, April 11 to May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration is $25 per family, free child care will be provided. Seating is limited so register today by email to
[email protected].
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Board of Education: March 15, 2018
The FCUSD Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 15 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 include:
- Approve selection of bond underwriter
- Approve job description for management organizational structure
- District Safety Committee meeting update
- Modernization & construction update
Special
Presentation: After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program
All agendas can be found here.
can be found here.
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