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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 | Volume VII, Issue XXXVII
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Your weekly recap of student success
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| Last issue of District Digest until August 2 |
We wanted to let you know this is the last District Digest issue until August 2.
School is out at all schools May 25.
We will have lots of news to share with you over the summer. If you'd like keep up on news in the district, please like us on
Facebook and
Twitter.
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VIDEOS: Vista Del Lago seniors participate in GRADitude Walk
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Story by Reijer den Dulk, FCUSD Communication Internship Program
Vista Del Lago High seniors participated in the first ever GRADitude walk on May 17, where they strolled the campuses of their old elementary and middle school one last time as students to inspire younger generations.
It was a day filled with nostalgic memories for the graduating seniors and full of hope for the younger students, who will one day be in caps and gowns of their own.
Seniors were bused to their old elementary schools and began the day with a parade in their caps and gowns and celebration at their former elementary schools. They then headed on the bus to Folsom Middle School for a grand parade to celebrate their achievements with students and staff.
Students at both the elementary schools and the middle school lined the campuses and hallways holding signs with decorated graduates names.
Graduating Senior Haley Cruz said the grad walk was an amazing experience for her.
" It was incredible being able to go back and visit the teachers who have helped me throughout my academic journey. They taught me how to love learning and for that I am forever grateful," she said. " It was also great to be able to see my two little sisters, Sophi and Luci. Being able to visit them and see that they are proud of me and all that I've accomplished over the years really made it an emotional day."
Click here
to watch district's video.
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| VIDEO: RCPD surprises Cordova Gardens student with bike |
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Cordova Gardens Elementary third grader
Daniel Kolotyuk was one of ten students honored May 19, at Cordova Gardens Elementary School as part Rancho Cordova Police's Adopt-A-School program.
Rancho Cordova Police surprised Daniel with a brand new bike.
Click here to watch the video. Students were honored for having good behavior throughout the school year like being on task, respectful, safe and responsible.
Officers visited the school regularly, getting to know students and staff at Cordova Gardens. T
hanks to donations from the business community, police were able to reward students for their positive behaviors at school, 10 students received gift cards.
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"Donut" what we'd do without Carl Sundhal Elementary volunteers
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School volunteers were handed donuts that day as a thank you for the work they do at the school by teachers as they walked their students to class. There was even a donut drive-thru for those parent volunteers dropping off their kids at school that day.
Find out about becoming a school volunteer
here.
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| VIDEOS: Excellence in Special Education Awards |
The Excellence in Special Education Awards was held on May 10 at the district office. Administrators, teachers, staff, students and parent volunteers were honored for the work they do in special education by the district. Here are the videos of those honored at the event:
Vickie Boudouris, Principal at Natoma Station Elementary School was recognized for supporting special education programs at her school. Click here to watch her video.
Jeremy Buck, a student at Cordova High School was recognized for being inclusive and helping students with special needs.
Click here
to watch his video.
Veronica Cruz, a College and Career Center Clerk at Cordova High School was honored for her work with special education students. Click here to watch her video.
Terri Kimball, a Teacher at Folsom Hills Elementary School was recognized for her teaching techniques in working with students in special education. Click here to watch her video.
Susan Reinsch, an Instructional Aid at Mitchell Middle School was honored for for helping students succeed in their IEP's. Click here to watch her video.
Laura Wasco-Kenrow a parent volunteer throughout the district and community advisory president was honored for her volunteer efforts in special education.
Click here
to watch her video.
Susan Woodman, a teacher at Oak Chan Elementary School was recognized for making a difference in special education programs at her school. Click here
to watch her video.
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| Totally 90's: time capsule unearthed at Folsom Hills Elementary |
A time capsule from 1992 was unearthed at Folsom Hills Elementary school on May 17.
Items had been buried in 1993 by a former Folsom Hills Teacher Mrs. Bateman who taught a fifth and 6th grade class at that time. The items from the time capsule were from 1992.
Students and staff enjoyed all of the items inside the time capsule including a video tape from a school performance. That video they had digitized so we can share it.
Click here to watch. Here is a
photo gallery of the items unearthed that day.
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| FCUSD administrators honored at awards gala |
The 2016-17 Association of CA School Administrators Region 3 Awards Gala was held on May 12, honoring: Administrators of the Year, Silver Star Recipients, Aspiring Administrators, Student Scholarship Winners, and
Partners in Educational Excellence.
The following employees from Folsom Cordova Unified School District received awards:
- Debbie Bettencourt: Administrator of the Year, Superintendent
- Mindy Andrus: Administrator of the Year, Central Office
- Dan Anklam: Administrator of the Year, Secondary Principals
- Charlie Linebarger: Administrator of the Year, Adult Education Administrator
- Betty Jo Wessinger: Silver Star, Special Education Administrator
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| Negotiations Update: FCEA to file for impasse |
At the District's most recent contract bargaining session with the Folsom Cordova Education Association - the employee group that represents teachers and other certificated staff - FCUSD staff presented estimated impacts of the
governor's revised budget plan
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- Despite increased funding for education in the governor's proposed budget, rising pension costs are eating much of the gains. FCUSD still projects a $1.8 million deficit in the 2017-18 school year.
- The state is proposing a deferral of roughly $900,000 in expected available one-time funding. Instead of allocating next year, the state would hold it until 2019.
- The District's deficit can be addressed by using roughly $1.4 million in school and department carryover, and by shifting aside some of the funds set aside for textbooks. That money would be paid back from the deferred one-time funds promised in 2019.
- Under the current budget proposal, any funds used for permanent salary increases would require cuts in services to schools and students.
The District offered to discuss a compensation package involving one-time money contingent upon the governor's adopted budget. FCEA declined and stated it would file for impasse with the state agency that oversees public employee negotiations.
The District is confident it can reach a fair and affordable resolution to negotiations with its teachers. For ongoing updates over the summer, please visit
www.fcusd.org/negotiations
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Free summer meals for kids and teens
Learning doesn't end when school is out; neither does the need for good nutrition.
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Food Service Department is once again participating in the Summer
Food Service Program. The serving sites are all in Rancho Cordova.
Williamson Elementary.
Breakfast will be served at the two sites where summer school is in session.
Food service dates and times will vary. We will serve lunch at the Cordova Villa and Williamson sites from June 5 to July 27, 2017.
The summer feeding program fills the gap and provides an option for a nutritious lunch when school meals are not available.
If you have questions, please call the Food Service Department at (916) 294-9011.
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Wounded Veteran Run being held at Vista del Lago on Memorial Day
The 7th annual Aerojet Rocketdyne Wounded Veteran Run to benefit local injured veterans through the national and local veteran-support organizations, will be held on Memorial Day,
Monday, May 29.
This year's event features exciting courses for the 3K/5K/10K run/walk events at Vista del Lago High School along with a fun run for kids.
Online registration is now open at
www.woundedveteranrun.org
. Family, school, corporate and group participation in the run/walk is encouraged as a meaningful way to support and thank our brave service men and women over Memorial Day weekend!
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ounded in 2011 by local college student Courtney Hvostal in honor of her brother who was severely injured in Afghanistan, the Wounded Veteran Run has quickly become a favorite annual Memorial Day event for the community.
In 2012, Aerojet Rocketdyne joined as the run's title sponsor. Last year's event drew close to 2,000 participants and supporters raising more than $50,000 for the veteran support groups.
This year's beneficiaries include the national Semper Fi Fund, America's Fund program and Fregoso Outdoor Foundation; Patriots Honor; and the Purple Heart Fund, to name a few.
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Board of Education Update: May 18, 2017
The FCUSD Board of Education held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 18.
Agenda items included:
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The full agenda can be found here.
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