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Wednesday, November 15, 2017 | Volume VIII, Issue XV
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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Families: TODAY is last chance to take our annual survey!
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Parent Summit: Dozens brave the rain to learn about resources
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More than 50 parents and guardians came out to Rancho Cordova Elementary School on a rainy Saturday morning recently to learn about District services, ways they can support their child's learning, and community resources available to them during FCUSD's first "Parent Summit for Student Success" of the school year.
Attendees were welcomed by Dr. Sarah Koligian, the District's superintendent, and received a presentation by Cordova High counselors Eric Mejia and Veronica De Alba Cruz on college and career readiness opportunities.
Later, parents took part in a Jeopardy-style trivia game - led by Linda Burkholder, the District's Family Engagement and Support Services director - so that participants could learn more about the District services available to them.
Earlier in the morning, Rodrigo Baez of the Mexican Consulate addressed attendees about the rights of immigrant families and services available to them in the community.
Parent Summits are open to all FCUSD families. The next will be held Feb. 3, 2018, and more details will be available at a later date. For more information, contact Categorical Programs & Grants at (916) 294-9000 ext. 104630.
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| VIDEO: Natoma Station students perform veterans tribute |
Students at Natoma Station Elementary honored veteran family and community members on Nov. 9 at their 5th Annual Veteran's Day Tribute Assembly.
The school multi-purpose room was packed for the event organized by first grade teacher Kathy Mefford. P.E. teacher Donna Wilhelms, integrated singing into P.E. classes to help students learn the patriotic songs for their performances.
The multi-purpose room was decorated with banners and posters decorated by students. Office Administrative Assistant Susan Thomas helped decorate and coordinate donations of baked goods to serve veterans. Many parents volunteered at the event and the PTO donated additional refreshments.
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Rancho Cordova awards $215k in grants to student success
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A huge thank you to the City of Rancho Cordova for its continued support of educational enrichment, resources, and programs for our students. At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Rancho Cordova City Council awarded nearly $215,000 in grants to benefit District students, including:
- Field trips: Thanks to a $155,648 grant, two Ford Transit Cargo Wagons for Mills and Mitchell middle schools will remove a transportation barrier for many students, allowing them to visit colleges and universities, academic competitions, music and art performances, and more.
- Arts education: The City Council has allocated a total of $49,350 toward two programs that enhance students' arts education opportunities: "Meet the Masters", which provides visual arts experiences for elementary students through hands-on teacher guided lessons; and the Crocker Art Museum's "Artist to Go", which gives students the chance to learn about the museum's permanent collection through interactive projects.
- Student athletics: Cordova High School's Cheer Team received $10,000 to will not only send the squad to the Universal Cheerleading Association camp, but also fund new cheerleading mats needed for training and safety.
These projects
and many more are funded from the city's
Community Enhancement Fund, also known as Measure H,
a ½ cent local sales tax measure that was approved by Rancho Cordova citizens in 2014.
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VIDEO: Folsom Fall Festival highlights marching bands
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Article and video by: FCUSD Communication Intern Rida Anjum
On Nov. 4, marching bands from 15 different schools from around the area competed in the pouring rain at Folsom High School's stadium at the
14th Annual Folsom Fall Festival
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The bleachers were packed with crowds from all over Sacramento County cheering for their school's teams. Folsom High School's own directors Curtis Gaesser and Kelsey Iverson presented Folsom's band for the grand finale as the host of the event.
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Help homeless students get a winter coat by donating to Operation Warm!
FCUSD's Homeless Student Services is partnering with Operation Warm to provide warm jackets to students that are currently experiencing homelessness.
Folsom Cordova enrolls over 20,000 students annually. Roughly 1,000 students are experiencing some form of homelessness.
For every $20 donated, a student will receive a new warm coat made by Operation Warm. The goal is to provide at least 100 coats to students in need through the Homeless Services Program.
To find out more about Operation Warm and to donate
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18th Annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Folsom Cordova will be among the community groups joining the 18th Annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree lighting event on
Sunday, Nov. 26.
The event starts at 4 p.m. with the tree lighting at 7 p.m. It is being held at Village Green Park located at 3141 Bridgeway Drive in Rancho Cordova.
Admission is free. Enjoy hay rides, amusement rides, music, Santa, snow, train rides, magic and food trucks! Don't forget to wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater, there is a contest this year.
Help stuff a police squad car by donating a new unwrapped toy for needy children in the community.
Folsom Cordova Unified School District will have a booth set up at the Tree Lighting event. Stop by to say hi and find out about volunteer opportunities!
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Board of Education: Nov. 16, 2017
The FCUSD Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Education Services Center Board Room, 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova.
Agenda items will include:
- Approve the 2017-18 Single Plan for Student Achievement SPSA for all District K-12 Schools.
- PUBLIC HEARING: Sufficiency of Instructional Materials and Text Books and Inst. Materials Incentive Act
- Approve Resolutions: FCEA, CSEA, FCLA Retirement Filing Bonus
- 2018-19 Folsom Schools Capacity Discussion
Special Presentation:
School Safety: Procedures & Protocols
The full agenda can be found
here
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