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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 | Volume VII, Issue V
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Your weekly recap of student success
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| DON'T MISS OUT: Free heart screenings for students Sept. 18 |
Folsom Cordova and the
Via Heart Project are inviting all students ages 12-25 enrolled in FCUSD, San Juan Unified or Twin Rivers Unified schools to participate in a special, free heart screening event next month designed to help prevent health problems before they emerge.
Via Heart screenings take 60-90 minutes and are non-invasive. A team of medical volunteers, including cardiologists, sonographers, and nurses will conduct a health history questionnaire review, an EKG, and, if warranted, an echocardiogram. Student privacy is protected throughout all aspects of the screening.
Date:
Sunday, Sept. 18
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free. Participants are encouraged to consider a donation that will help support the screening program.
Questions: (800) 284-0125 or screening@viaheartproject.org
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| VIDEO: Thousands of students headed to air show for free! |
 The City of Rancho Cordova, in partnership with the California Capital Airshow, on Wednesday announced that more than 3,000 students in the city - including children at all of the District's Rancho Cordova schools - will receive free tickets to the Airshow Oct.1-2.
Operation #InspireTheFuture kicked off at
Riverview STEM Academy with a special assembly. Nearly 300 students thought they'd just be learning about the Airshow, but they were surprised when, amid great fanfare, four military squadrons hand-delivered a "Top Secret" box filled with free tickets.
"Our students and families couldn't be more excited. This experience makes what our kids learn in the classroom even more real," said Principal Tony Peterson. "Our school is grateful for this generous opportunity to inspire the future pilots, engineers, and innovators in our community."
The remaining Rancho Cordova schools received special visits from Rancho Cordova City Council members, pilots from the California Air National Guard, Beale Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army, and Airshow representatives. Each school will decide how best to award the tickets to their students, but some examples are through contests, good behavior awards, and so forth.
VIDEO: We broadcast Riverview's assembly live on Facebook. Watch it here!
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Did you receive your child's score report? What you need to know:
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Folsom Cordova families of students who were in grades 3-8 or 11 last year should by now have received the individual score reports for their students under the state's new testing system. These scores are one tool designed to help teachers better understand how our students are performing under new state standards, measure student growth, and implement effective learning strategies tailored to individual children.
Families, students, and community members may have many questions about how to read these score reports and what the results mean. This page is intended to provide answers to common questions, additional resources to help you support your child's learning, and an opportunity for you to submit questions.
Have you received your child's state test results and have questions? Learn more about your child's score reports:
www.fcusd.org/testing.
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One simple application could increase funding for your school
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Folsom Cordova is asking our families to apply for free and reduced school meals - even if they're not sure they'll use it.
Why? Because it turns out those applications could increase the amount of money your school receives to pay for resources that help students: academic coaches, technology, musical instruments, field trips and more!
Schools receive more money and resources based on the number of families who qualify for free and reduced meals - regardless of whether they decide to use the program.
Do I qualify?
Click here to see if your household income qualifies your family.
Easy and private: There's no need to bring us paper applications, and we keep your information private.
Your child will never be identified as a participant.
Another benefit? You and your student may be eligible to receive other services: Not sure you'll use the meal program? That's OK! You don't have to - but keep your approval letter. It could qualify you for other services, like reduced-cost bus transportation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Families in the following schools
DO NOT need to fill out a meal application (
for school funding purposes, these schools will receive alternative income verification forms):
- Cordova Gardens Elementary
- Cordova Meadows Elementary
- Cordova Villa Elementary
- Mills Middle School
- Peter J. Shields Elementary
- Rancho Cordova Elementary
- White Rock Elementary
- Williamson Elementary
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High school students and families invited to Sept. 20 College Fair
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Folsom Cordova is inviting all students in grades 9-12 and their families to a special college fair, where parents and children can learn more about opportunities after graduation.
Participants will have the opportunity to speak face-to-face with representatives from colleges and universities throughout California and out of state, and branches of the military will be available to discuss their admission process.
Additionally, families can learn more about financial aid, college admission requirements, and the District's college and career planning software, Naviance. This event is coordinated in partnership with the
Folsom Cordova Education Foundation.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 20
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Cordova High School, 2239 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova
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| YOU'RE INVITED: STEAMtastic Expo at Oak Chan Elementary |
 Oak Chan Elementary will be hosting its popular STEAMtastic Expo, which will include hands-on demo exhibits, as well as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) demonstrations. This is a
FREE, fun-filled, educational event for the whole family.
When: Thursday, Sept. 15
Time: 6-8 p.m.
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Blanche Sprentz invites community to 50th Anniversary celebration
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Blanche Sprentz Elementary was named after teacher Blanche Sprentz who at the time had the longest tenure of any teacher in our schools. Sprentz was hired in 1925 and retired June 30, 1966.
The school opened its doors in September 1966 for Grades 1 and 2 with William A. Wohle serving as principal. In 1968 there were 227 students enrolled at Blanche Sprentz Elementary. Today the school now teaches K - 5th grade with 390 students enrolled.
Blanche Sprentz Elementary administration and staff would like to invite you to attend their 50 years celebration. Dinner will be served by Strings Cafe for $5 each person and a treat from Kona Ice for $3 - $5 each.
Enjoy a walk down memory lane, photo booth and dancing to the oldies. There will be free games, face painting and popcorn as well. It's a great time to meet new families and reconnect with old friends!
When: Friday, Sept. 9
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
249 Flower Drive, Folsom
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Volunteers needed: Folsom Community Service Day
Folsom Cordova Unified School District is looking for volunteers to help on Sept. 17 for Folsom Community Service Day. We need volunteers to spread mulch, donated by Lowe's and the city of Folsom.
Five of our Folsom schools will receive much-needed mulch to protect the landscaping, help retain moisture for the plants, and enhance the beauty of the schools.
This is a great project for families, scout troops, service clubs - basically anyone who can pick up a shovel!
Also, organizations serving the Folsom community are teaming up to help local families in need. They will be collecting the following items at Lakeside Church, located at 745 Oak Ave Parkway from 7 a.m. to noon.
- Clothing - should be clean and in new or gently used condition.
- Glasses
- Yarn
- Books, CDs and DVDs
For questions or more information, please contact Angela Griffin Ankhelyi at
agriffin@fcusd.org
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Join Cordova High alum and hometown hero tomorrow!
As the 15th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, come hear Ryan Yantis share his personal account of duty, perseverance, and overcoming challenges in the face of danger.
When: Thursday, September 8
Time: 6:30 p.m.
(doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Where: Cordova High Performing Arts Center
A four-time All-American High School swimmer and letterman at Cordova High, he set two national and sectional high school records in 1979.
His outstanding high school performance earned him a full scholarship to the University of Missouri, where he lettered in swimming in 1980.
Shortly after college graduation, Yantis joined the Army where he served for over 20 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He later became a
Public Affairs Officer at the Pentagon, and
was in the area where American Airline Flight 77 crashed.
He returned to the crash site to account for personnel under his charge and to make sure that everyone in his office had evacuated. When he found several injured, Yantis began carrying out stretchers and bringing aid into the building in a life-saving operation.
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Board of Education Update: Sept. 1, 2016
At their September 1 regular meeting, Board of Education members:
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, Sept.15 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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