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Friday, October 19, 2018 | Volume IX, Issue XI
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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You're invited: Learn about District's Safety Action Plan on Oct. 29
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We listened to you, and we're taking action. In the spring of 2018, Folsom Cordova held a series of forums for families, students, staff, community members, first responders and safety experts to come together and brainstorm improvements to school safety. The result of that collaboration is a comprehensive plan that provides a roadmap for short-term and long-term actions that will bolster school safety.
Come learn more:
What:
Safety Action Plan community information session
When:
5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29
Where:
Education Services Center, 1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova
Additional Information: Safety Action Plan
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Parent Forum Nov. 14: Protect your child from internet dangers
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Folsom Middle and Sutter Middle schools have teamed up to offer a parent forum, "Protect Your Child from Internet Dangers," on Nov. 14 for parents of students at their schools, as well as parents of fourth- and fifth-grade students at Folsom elementary schools.
Parents will learn:
- Tools to help keep kids safe on their mobile devices
- Latest trends in cyber crimes directed at children
- How to protect your kids from predators, cyber-bullying and sexting
- Skills to parent teens in the internet age
- How to have difficult discussions with your kids and avoid power struggles
- The legal ramifications for children who inappropriately use the internet
Speakers include:
- Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force
- Folsom Police Department
- Kelly Richardson, Marriage & Family Therapist
- Folsom Cordova Unified School District representatives
Wednesday, Nov. 14
BBQ hot dogs served at 5:30 p.m.
Presentation at 6-7:30 p.m.
Folsom Middle School (multi-purpose room): 500 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom
Child care will be provided on-site.
If you have questions regarding the event contact Sutter Middle School Vice Principal Andy Evans at 916-294-9035.
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Mills boys soccer team wins league championship tournament
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The Mills Middle School Boys Soccer Team recently won the district league championship tournament.
The Mills Middle School Boys Soccer Team played in the district league soccer tournament on Oct. 4 at Bradshaw Christian School. In the first game Mills played against Bradshaw Christian and won 3-0. Mills then moved onto play Mitchell Middle School in the final game winning 3-2.
Mills Boys Soccer Team had an undefeated season. This is the second year in a row they've won the championship tournament. Christian Gonzales was named MVP for offense and Cody Jones was named MVP for defense. Both were team captains.
The championship team was coached by Aya Handler and Allison Renth.
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Cordova High Drama Program Fall production: The Curious Savage
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Community and families: Cordova High's Performing Arts Theatre is excited to present the production of The Curious Savage, a comedic play about an elderly woman whose husband recently died and left her $10 million.
Remaining dates:
Friday & Saturday
Time:
7 p.m. each night
Where:
Cordova High School's Performing Arts Theatre,
2239 Chase Dr. in Rancho Cordova
Tickets can be purchased here.
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Folsom Middle VAPA Club presents: Kid, Frankenstein
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Folsom Middle School's Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Club is presenting its first ever Halloween-inspired play, "Kid, Frankenstein."
Performances will be Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. and will be held in the multi-purpose at Folsom Middle School, which is located at 500 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom.
The VAPA Club provides sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students the opportunity to build their acting and musical skills, grow in scenic design and prop making, work as a team and strengthen public speaking skills.
General admission is $10 and student admission is $8. Tickets are available to purchase at lunch beginning Oct. 22, at the door of the event or in advance online
click here
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Regional planning agency accepting Youth Academy applications
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Juniors and seniors are encouraged to get involved with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG).
Having local representation on the youth academy is an important aspect of having student voices heard.
The academy cohort of high school students will provide input to the SACOG Board of Directors on the effects of policies, needs, programs, and budgets impacting the children and youth of the region as it relates to transportation, air quality, environmental and land use planning issues. Academy members will solicit input from other peers in the community to better inform the SACOG Board member of their needs, perspectives, and requests. They will be the ambassadors to SACOG. If someone has an interest in these areas the academy would be perfect place for them to learn and grow.
Program Participation:
- A minimum commitment of four hours per month
- Attendance at four Saturday trainings in Sacramento
- Attendance to at least one SACOG Board meeting held on the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
- Bi-monthly in-person meetings with respective SACOG Board member
- Monthly phone check-ins with Project Coordinator
The program runs December to June. Apply
here and submit an application no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Applicant interviews are November 5-9. Notification of selected participants is November 12-16. The kick off meeting with students is in December.
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Coming Soon: Sacramento Student Media Day training event
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This year's Sacramento Student Media Day Training will be Saturday, Nov. 10 at Center High School. The program has teamed up with Women in Media - Sacramento and the Center High School Media Communications Academy to
plan a day of media training with Sacramento's TV
professionals.
Saturday, Nov. 10
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Presentations by: KCRA, NBC3, KQCA, My58, KVIE 6, KUVS, Univision 19, Comcast, SCOE, Toby Johnson MS & Creative Connections Arts Academy.
Location
Center High School
3111 Center Court Lane
Antelope, CA 95843
$10 per person, includes lunch. Open to teachers, students & parents.
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Help celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 21-27
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The Friends of the Folsom Library will be spending the week of Oct. 21-27 celebrating as part of the 13th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week.
To celebrate 25 years of giving to the Folsom Library, the Friends of the Folsom Library Bookstore will offer 25% off everything for sale in the store for the week (October 21-27, 2018).
The Friends of the Folsom Library was established 25 years ago and has raised a great deal of money and books for the library. For example, recently Friends provided over $50,000 in books directly to library shelves and over $50,000 cash to the library. Its members actively volunteer their time to assist the group with fundraising efforts that include its bookstore inside the library building and three used book sales held every year.
Please visit or contact the Friends of the Folsom Library at 411 Stafford Street in Folsom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday except Monday (the building is closed); or call us at 916-608-8743; or visit
https://foflib.org to learn more about the week's activities; to donate books, movies or music; or to find out how to become a member.
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In the Community: Global Leadership Summit for Educators
Each year, Lakeside Church is a host site for the Global Leadership Summit, which is one of the largest leadership summits of its kind in the nation. This year, the program is geared toward local educators.
Participants will be able to hear from dynamic speakers and interact with other educators to strengthen their leadership skills
When:
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018
8:30 a.m. - noon
Where: The Block at Lakeside Church
745 Oak Avenue Parkway, Folsom
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FCUSD is hiring: Find open positions here!
frequently for the most up-to-date postings throughout the year!
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Board of Education: October 18, 2018
The FCUSD Board of Education held
its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 18, 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.
This week's agenda items included:
Special Presentation:
- CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) and ELPAC (English Language proficiency Assessment for California) Presentation
- Approve the Naming of the New Library Building at Sutter Middle School
All agendas can be found
here.
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