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Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | Volume VII, Issue XXIII
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Your weekly recap of student success
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Upcoming Parent Summit: S
aturday, Feb. 4
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Families are a crucial factor in student's success in education which is why FCUSD is holding a Parent Summit for student success.
Parents of students K-12 are invited to attend "Transitions to Success" happening this Saturday Feb. 4 at Rancho Cordova Elementary School.
The District will be sharing information on resources available to students and families, and many ways to support student learning.
"Transitions to Success" presentation and opportunities to be discussed will include:
- Hands on training with science experiments and activities
- Hands on technology
- What children are learning in curriculum
- How parents can learn to support their children in their education
- Information on extended day option and more
There will also be information and updates on the superintendent search and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Childcare will be available for parents who attend the event.
We hope to see you there!
Location:
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Date: Saturday, February 4th 2017
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
For questions regarding "Transitions to Success," contact Elena Cabrera at 294-9000 Ext 104630.
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SAVE THE DATE: Celebrated author John Lescroart
coming to Folsom
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Join us for the Second
Annual
FCUSD Page Turner
Event on Monday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m.
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District, along with our community partner, Barnes & Noble, invite you to support family and community literacy at the 2
nd
Annual Page Turner event, to be held at the beautiful new Barnes & Noble store in Folsom.
New York Times Bestselling Author
John Lescroart
will be on hand to sign copies of his latest book
Fatal
and will deliver the important message that when adults read books, children will be encouraged to read books as well.
Lescroart will speak about literacy, answer audience questions and sign books starting at 5 p.m.
Not only can you meet Lescroart, Barnes & Noble will donate a portion of all proceeds that evening toward FCUSD literacy initiatives such as
Community Readers.
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| Folsom HS Students Design Projects for Zoo Sanctuary |
Folsom High School Zoo Project is a yearlong activity challenging 30 students in their Principles of Engineering (POE) class to design habitats and enrichment items for their animal customers.
In Fall 2016, students went out to the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary to learn about the animal's needs. Students were tasked with picking an animal to design for using their engineering skills, said POE Teacher Pam Goldman.
Students created a detailed design proposal including CAD drawings and supply lists and they recently met with engineers for the review of their designs, said Goldman.
Up next for students, they'll be building some of the projects and installing them at Folsom Zoo Sanctuary in April.
The project is funded through grants.
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| College Promise Program Accepting Applications |
Graduating seniors of the Class of 2017 at high schools in Rancho Cordova have the opportunity to attend their first year of Folsom Lake College fee-free thanks to the College Promise Program.
What does fee-free mean? That covers the cost of enrollment tuition for up to 12 units at Folsom Lake College. Selected students will receive $579 each semester, plus get their Universal Transit fee covered which allows students to ride the bus or light rail for free to school, said Kristy Hart, Public Information Officer at Folsom Lake College.
Students are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid (by completing the FAFSA application). Those who receive Financial Aid that covers all or part of their tuition and fees can use Promise funds for textbooks and class materials purchased through the FLC College Store using a Promise issued coupon, said Hart.
To receive funding, students must be a current resident in Rancho Cordova, graduate from high school or receive a GED during the 2016-2017 academic year, and plan to enroll in Folsom Lake College full-time for the Fall 2017 semester. All students who meet these qualifications, regardless of income or GPA, receive funding for their first semester.
Student must successfully pass (with a grade of "C" or better) 6 of their 12 units Fall 2017 to receive funding for the Spring 2018 semester, said Hart.
Applications for funding for the 2017-2018 academic year are now being accepted through March 31
st. For more information and to apply, go to:
www.flc.losrios.edu/promise.
The College Promise grant program was jointly announced by Folsom Lake College Foundation, and the City of Rancho Cordova in June 2016. Initial funding was provided by the City of Rancho Cordova's Community Enhancement Fund as well as a corporate gift for Dignity Health. If you would like to donate to the fund, go to
www.flc.losrios.edu/community/foundation.
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| KCRA 3 Highlights Mills Middle School Anti-Bullying Program |
K
CRA 3's Teo Torres recently visited Mills Middle School in Rancho Cordova to do a story on their efforts to prevent bullying at school.
Mills Middle School recently won an
award in December 2016 from the
Lozano Smith Foundation who called the school's two-year-old bullying prevention program "truly inspiring work that your school leaders and students have clearly shown."
Mills received $1,500 as part of its recognition. The Rancho Cordova middle school was honored for its creation of a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team, which consists of teachers, administrators, parents, and a student leader. This group is tasked with leading evidence-based strategies to create a positive school climate and take a proactive approach to discipline and bullying prevention.
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| Student Report: What's Happening at CHS FFA program |
Editor's note: 11th grader Tyler Jenkins, who is sixteen is a student reporter for the Future Farmers of America at Cordova High School.
Since the October of 2016 he's had 3 articles published in the local newspaper the Folsom Telegraph, according to Cordova High Science Teacher Jennifer Rossiter.
He's been reporting for the FFA since May 2016, Rossiter said.
Here is Tyler's latest update on what is happening with the FFA at Cordova High School:
Recently, Cordova High School had one team represent their school at the Regional Opening Closing Competition. Tyler Jenkins, Agnes Budge, Evan Heidt, Taylor Hall, Christopher Nelson, and Skyler Hurkens, were all excited when they heard about this contest. They all practiced their lines together, which when combined, formed the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of an FFA Meeting. These individuals practiced very hard for numerous days, up until the day of the competition was upon them. After competing, awards were handed out, and this team from Cordova High School FFA, received a plaque and recognition for second place throughout this regional competition.
Tyler is also involved with the ASB and is part of the IB program. He has participated in numerous public speaking contests, said Rossiter.
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Families Invited to next IB Programme Info Night March 7
You're invited to plan ahead for your child's future success!
Folsom Cordova invites families of students of any grade level to attend the IB Program Info Nights. Join us to learn about IB educational, instructional and grading philosophy.
FCUSD has two International Baccalaureate programmes:
The next Information Night will be held March 7, 2017 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Cordova High School Library.
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Raise money for schools! FCEF Casino Night in March
Help raise money for FCUSD schools with casino games, appetizers, music, dancing, raffles, silent auction and GREAT prizes during the Casino Night sponsored by the Folsom Cordova Education Foundation on Saturday, March 18, 6-11 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center.
The Folsom Cordova Education Foundation
believes student success requires a collaborative effort from families, communities, and educators working together.
The fundraising event will raise money for classroom grants throughout Folsom Cordova schools.
Tickets are $30, and participants must be 21 or older to attend.
To learn more about the foundation and/or to see the event flyer click here!
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Board of Education Update: Feb. 2, 2017
The FCUSD Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2
Agenda items included:
- Approve New and Revised High School Course Outline
- Adopt Revisions to High School Graduation Requirements and Administrative Regulation for Independent Study
- Appointment of Teresa Stanley to the Measure G Citizens Oversight Committee and re-appointment of many other
Special Presentation:
The full agenda can be found here.
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