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Thursday, September 13, 2018 | Volume IX, Issue VI
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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VIDEO: Cordova High remembers 9/11 victims with flag tribute
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The AF JROTC Color Guard and Cadets at Cordova High paid tribute to the victims who lost their lives 17 years ago in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Students and staff at Cordova High participated in honoring the victims in a moment of silence and tribute ceremony. Color Guard members raised to half-staff an American Flag with 3,000 names of those that perished in the attacks.
Master Sgt. Phil Magreevy, who teaches the JROTC class at Cordova High, addressed students and staff, pointing out the fact that many students were not even born when the attack happened 17 years ago. He discussed the importance of continuing to honor and remember the victims.
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VIDEO: Attendance matters, and absences add up!
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Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success-both in school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child get better grades, develop healthy life habits, avoid dangerous behavior and have a better chance of graduating from high school.
When students are absent for fewer days, their grades and reading skills often improve - even among those students who are struggling in school. But when kids are absent for an average of just two days of school per month -
even when the absences are
excused
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it can have a negative impact. These absences can affect kids as early as Kindergarten.
- In the elementary years, children who miss school are more likely to struggle academically and in later years, to dropout entirely.
- In the secondary years, attendance is the No. 1 predictor of dropout and graduation rates.
- Attendance is a top indicator of being on track for graduation and for college and career readiness.
- Nearly 67% of course failures were attributed to absenteeism.
Handouts for Parents:
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Student, families join us for the FCUSD College Fair on Oct. 17!
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The
FCUSD College Fair
will be held Wednesday, Oct.17 from 6-8 p.m. at Folsom High School, located at 1655 Iron Point Rd. in Folsom.
The college fair is open to all of our FCUSD students, as well as students in neighboring districts. There will be representatives from four-year universities in California and also out-of-state, as well as two-year college and vocational school options.
In addition, there will be breakout informational sessions on financial aid, California State University overview, Western Undergraduate Exchange: Why Consider Out of State Colleges, Community College Transfer Programs, and California Private Universities.
For more information on the FCUSD College Fair, including a list of participating colleges, schools and universities
click here
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Save the Date: Hear from FCUSD school board candidates
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Come hear candidate perspectives on a wide range of issues that affect our school district. This evening is not intended to be a debate among the candidates, but rather a forum for the candidates to share their opinions about key issues with the public.
All candidates -
Jaya Badiga
,
Joshua Hoover
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Dave Reid
and
Ed Short
- will be participating in the forum, which will be moderated by Adam Frick of
Folsom TV
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When:
6:30-8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 24
Where:
Board Room, FCUSD Education Services Center, 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova
Presented by:
Folsom Cordova Education Foundation
Sponsored by:
Folsom Telegraph, Folsom TV, Grapevine Independent, and Sounding Board Marketing & Communications
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It's more than a meal: It's more resources for your school
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At many of our Folsom Cordova schools, we're asking our families to apply for Free and Reduced Meals - even if they're not sure they'll use them.
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.
Important note:
Families in the following schools
DO NOT
need to fill out a meal application (for school funding purposes, families at these schools MUST complete
alternative income verification forms):
- Cordova Gardens Elementary
- Cordova Meadows Elementary
- Cordova Villa Elementary
- Kinney High School
- Mills Middle School
- Peter J. Shields Elementary
- Prospect Community Day School
- Rancho Cordova Elementary
- White Rock Elementary
- Williamson Elementary
Questions?
Contact FCUSD Categorical Programs at 916-294-9000 ext. 103400.
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VIDEO: Walnutwood grad honored for overcoming adversity
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Earlier this year, Walnutwood graduate Michelle Broskie was honored as one of 19 students across California who overcame tremendous adversity to reach their goals of academic excellence.
Michelle is among those honored in the
2018 Every Student Succeeding
program sponsored by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA).
Michelle was nominated by her teacher Jessica Cisneros-Elliott for overcoming a series of personal obstacles including bullying, a health crisis, and victimization by an internship supervisor during her pathway to success.
Students will be honored at ACSA's Leadership Summit in November. Her nomination was supported by ACSA's Region 3, which represents 21 school districts in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
VIDEO: Click here to watch Michelle's story!
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Long-time school bus driver Ms. Betty featured on FOX40
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Ms. Betty doesn't have a Facebook account, but after a video featuring the long-time bus driver went viral on Folsom Cordova's Facebook page the news came calling!
Watch the video
of Ms. Betty sharing her wisdom, memories and hopes for our students with FOX40 Reporter Rowena Shaddox!
It is clear Ms. Betty has a fan club in the community. Her
video story
on our page reached over 19,000 people, was viewed nearly 9,000 times and was shared nearly 100 times! Not to mention it has been shared on
Fox40's
website nearly 500 times!
Thank you Ms. Betty for making such a big impact on our community and making a difference in the lives of our students!
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Coming Sept. 20: Nationwide Emergency Alert System test
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on Sept. 20 to assess national warning capabilities. The test includes radio, television, cable stations, and compatible cell phones. It will start around 11:18 a.m.
Talk to your family about the test so no one is alarmed. Use this opportunity to make a family communication plan. Then, put your plan to the test. Follow these steps:
- Fill out a Family Communication Plan.
- Make sure your family knows the plan
- Use your plan to ensure your family received the WEA and EAS test on Sept. 20
September is National Preparedness Month.
Visit www.ready.gov/september to learn
emergency preparedness methods that will help you and your community.
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Parenting the Love and Logic Way
There are still openings for Love and Logic Sessions held at Riverview STEM Academy in Rancho Cordova.
The six sessions are designed to help parents equip kids with character, compassion, problem solving skills and more!
Location & Date:
Riverview STEM Academy
10700 Ambassador Dr.
RC, 95670
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 - Oct. 24
Registration Fee:
$25 per family
FREE childcare services are available for children over age 3.
Register and more info:
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FCUSD is hiring: Find open positions here!
Here are some current employment openings with Folsom Cordova Unified School District:
frequently for the most up-to-date postings throughout the year!
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Board of Education: September 20, 2018
The FCUSD Board of Education he
ld its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Education Services Center Board Room, 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova.
Agendas are posted online the Friday before each regularly scheduled meeting.
Last week's agenda items include:
Special Presentation:
- Saturday Language School Presentation
- Approve 2017-18 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report: Actual Revenues and Expenditures Reported on the Annual State Budget Forms, General Fund and Other Funds for the State of California
All agendas can be
found here.
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