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VIDEO: Cordova High remembers 9/11 victims with tribute
On Sept. 11, 2017, the AF JROTC cadets and the school choir at Cordova High School paid tribute to those that lost their lives sixteen years ago in the 9/11 attacks. 

An American Flag with 3,000 names of those that perished in the attacks was raised at half-mast during a ceremony.

The National Anthem was sung by the school choir led by Mrs. Melanie Huber. 

Master Sgt. Phil Magreevy who teaches the ROTC class at Cordova High addressed the crowd about the importance of paying tribute and remembering those that lost their lives and the thousands that were injured in the 9/11 attacks. 

To watch the live tribute click here.  
 
To watch a video of the tribute click here. 
VIDEO: Rancho Cordova students show support for officers
Our schools in Rancho Cordova wanted to show their support of local law enforcement during a difficult time so they made officers over 2,000 cards thanking them for their service. 
 
Rancho Cordova Police  support our schools in so many ways, not just by keeping our community safe, but academically by visiting our schools often and offering students special incentives. 

This effort to show support for officers was organized by Rancho Cordova Elementary School Principal Larry Mahoney. His school, along with Cordova Gardens, Cordova Meadows, Mather Heights Academy, and Navigator Elementary made cards for officers. 

The Student Council from Rancho Cordova Elementary delivered all of the cards last week and also toured the police department. 

Click here to watch the video story. 
Student ceramic artwork on display at local gallery
Students from Vista del Lago High have their ceramic artwork on display in an exhibit called "The Candy Store," at The Gallery at 48 Natoma Street in Folsom. 

Peter VandenBerge, professor emeritus from UC Davis and Sacramento State taught a special two-week advanced ceramic workshop to students at Vista del Lago High. The work created in his unique class is now on display in the community gallery. 

If you are interested in checking out the exhibit, the gallery is located at 48 Natoma Street in Folsom. The exhibit opened Sept. 8 and runs through Nov. 2. 

For details on the gallery including hours, click here.  
Measure P Citizen Oversight Committee members needed

FCUSD is seeking volunteer members to fill vacancies on the Measure P citizens Oversight Committee for the Rancho Cordova School Facilities Bond.  

 

The committee currently has four vacancies:  

  • One member who is active in a bona fide taxpayers organization.
  • Two members who are a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the school district and a resident of Rancho Cordova, one needing to be an active member in the PTO/PTA.
  • One member that is active in a business organization representing the business community located in Rancho Cordova.
  • Members may not be a current employee, board member, vendor, contractor, or consultant with the school district.

For more information or to receive an application contact JoAnne McCarthy at [email protected] or at 916-294-9000, ext. 103300. The application process will remain open until positions are filled.  
Join the Vista community in new stadium celebration Sept. 22  
Please join Vista del Lago High School students, employees, families, and alumni in the celebration of the school's new stadium, made possible by the generosity of the Folsom community through Measure G.
 
The dedication ceremony will take place at approximately 6:30 p.m., between the JV and Varsity football homecoming games, as a way to thank all who made this project possible.
 
When: 6:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 22
Questions? Please call the school at (916) 294-2410. 
One simple form can increase your school funding
Does your child attend one of the following schools?
  • Cordova Gardens Elementary 
  • Cordova Meadows Elementary  
  • Cordova Villa Elementary  
  • Mills Middle School
  • Peter J. Shields Elementary
  • Rancho Cordova Elementary
  • White Rock Elementary
  • Williamson Elementary
  If so, you may have been asked to complete an "alternative income eligibility" form for your school. This ensures your school receives the most amount of funding available from the state, which is used to increase services for your school, including intervention teachers, academic coaches, special programs, technology, field trips and more!
 
We need your help: Without everyone's participation, your school may not receive all of the funding it is entitled to from the state - meaning fewer services for our students.
 
Confidential: We will never share your information with anyone. Our system is confidential, and you can return your form in a sealed envelope if requested. You also can fill out the form online in the privacy of your home .

Complete the form: Click here to complete the form online, or call your school. You may also call our Categorical Programs department at (916) 294-9000.  
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V olunteer for Folsom Community Service Day on Sept. 16 

 
Last year, 350 volunteers worked on a Saturday morning to make our schools beautiful. See what they did  here. 
 
This year, six of our schools are looking for volunteers to help weed, plant, spread mulch and enhance the beauty of our schools' landscape: Vista del Lago, Folsom High School, Folsom Lake High School, Blanche Sprentz, Folsom Hills and Sandra J. Gallardo. 
 
Please come out on Sept. 16 and be a part of Folsom's biggest community giving event. For more information, visit the city's  website.
 
To sign up to volunteer  click here. If you have questions regarding Community Service Day contact: Angela Griffin Ankhelyi at  [email protected].  
 
SAVE THE DATE: Plan ahead to attend FCUSD's College Fair
 
The FCUSD College Fair will be held on Sept. 19.

High school students and their families will get the chance to meet with representatives from various colleges both in and out of state, as well as vocational schools. There will be representative from both two and four-year schools. 

The event is being held from 6-8 p.m. at Cordova High School, which is located at 2239 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova.
 
For more information on the event click here.
 
 
 
 
 
Board of Education: September 7, 2017

The FCUSD Board of Education held its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Education Services Center Board Room, 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova.
 
Agenda items included:
  • Transportation Update
  • Modernization and Construction Update
Special Presentation:
  • Summer Family Engagement Academy
The full agenda can be found  here.  

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