FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent's Update
Volume IV : Issue X
June 15, 2018
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6.19-6.21:   Modified Days
6.21:  Last Day of School
6.21:  FVSD Board Meeting at 6:30PM
7.4: 4th of July Holiday
7.9-7.13: Summer Enrichment Academy Session I
7.12: FVSD Board Meeting at 6:30PM
7.16-7.20:  Summer Enrichment Academy Session II
8.21: School Offices Open to the Public
8.23: FVSD Board Meeting at 6:30PM
8.28: Registration
9.3: Labor Day Holiday
9.5: First Day of School
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Enrichment Academy
It is with great excitement that we continue to share information regarding Fountain Valley Schools Foundation's Summer Enrichment Academy.  The Enrichment Academy is a great way for families to extend learning opportunities for their student(s) during the summer months.  And, there are a variety of options available, including: Jump Start Classes for grades K-4, and numerous STEAM Classes (Lego Engineering, Code Academy, Young Einsteins, STEAM Studio, and more)!  To learn more and to register, click here
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Last year, FVSD began utilizing an electronic flyer distribution system, Peachjar, in an effort to improve communication, ensure a strong link between home and school, and to enhance community support and involvement in our schools. Every school, the District Office, and outside organizations uses Peachjar to distribute district-approved e-flyers to families district wide .  We are excited about the addition of Peachjar and look forward to this means of communication! Learn more.
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN (FMP)

District staff, parents, Trustees, community leaders, and even students have worked together with LPA Architects, Inc. to create a detailed Facilities Master Plan (FMP).  The District's newly developed FMP identifies a vision for the next 10 to 15 years and provides a road map to coordinate short and long-range goals for our school buildings.
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Happy June!

As the school year comes to an end and our students, families and staff prepare for summer, we want to take a moment to highlight all of the great things going on in FVSD!  We continue to be grateful to our community for their ongoing support of our students.

As always, thank you for everything that you do to support teaching and learning!
 
Kindly,
Mark Johnson, Ed.D.
Superintendent

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HIGHLIGHT: Groundbreakings at Courreges and Masuda as Measure O Facilities Improvement Project Continues
Groundbreakings 2018 Courreges and Masuda

On May 30th, the FVSD Family came together for groundbreaking ceremonies at both Masuda Middle School and Courreges Elementary School.  We were honored to have so many of our partners join us for this momentous occasion, including: our PTA/O leads and numerous parents and staff; Fountain Valley Mayor Michael Vo, Members of the Fountain Valley City Council, City Manager, Rob Houston, and Fire Marshall, Michelle Rudaitis; Judy Edwards and Joy Moyers from our Schools Foundation; and, Mark O'Brien from Yakult. In addition, Representatives from Senator Janet Nguyen's office were also in attendance and presented a certificate to each school.  Moreover, it was great to introduce our Measure O Teams from Rachlin Architects and West Coast Air.  
We are fortunate to be a part of a community that embraces our students, staff and schools.  This exciting next step in our facilities improvement journey would not be possible without their support of Measure O!   For more photos from the events, click here
CELEBRATE: FV Rotary Honors Outstanding Educators at Annual Teacher Celebration
Rotary Teacher Celebration 2018

On June 5th, Fountain Valley Rotary joined us in celebrating 13 fantastic educators, one from each of our schools in FVSD, as well as one teacher from Fountain Valley High School, Los Amigos High School and Valley Vista High School.  Our theme, "Rock Star Teachers," allowed us to roll out the red carpet (complete with paparazzi), in honor of our amazing educators, including: Michelle Sprague (Courreges), Niki Buck (Cox), Evelyn Lee (Fulton), Kate Dillon (Gisler), Frieda Lim (Masuda), Kelly Blanchard (Newland), Michelle Gutierrez (Oka), Kelly Rutter (Plavan), Jeff Marbut (Talbert), Huong Dao (Tamura), Ryan McKernan (FVHS), Joe Reza (LAHS) and Kristin McDaniel (VVHS). 

Thank you to the Fountain Valley Rotary Club for their ongoing support and celebration of our staff, with events like this!  We are truly fortunate to have community partners join us in celebration of some outstanding educators, and all that they do for teaching and learning!  It's just one more reason why #WeHeartFVSD!  For more photos from our event, click here.
CELEBRATE: Classified Staff Honored for Years of Service, Outstanding Classified Staff Recognized
Classified Recognition 2018
In late May, our Personnel Commission hosted our annual Classified Employee Celebration.  Held at the District Office, the event honored those employees reaching milestone years of service (5 years+), in addition to celebrating the Classified Employee of the Year from each of our schools, Maintenance and Operations, Child Care Programs and the District Office.  Our Classified Employees of the Year are: Susan Mendez (Child Care Programs), Pat Inkster (Courreges), Joshua Grant (Cox), Belinda Burroughs (District Office), Jill Dimeck (Fulton), Karen Holmes-Hale (Gisler), Daniel Brown (M&O), Vinny Nguyen (Masuda), Ernest Garcia (Newland), Susan Wood (Oka), Amber Burza (Plavan), Damon Smith (Talbert), and Hanna Saros (Tamura).

In addition, we honored our 2018 Classified Retirees, including Cheryl Tom (Plavan), Dee Wisrock (ESP), and Susan Wood (IA Mild/Mod), for their service and dedication to the Fountain Valley School District and our students.  It was a wonderful evening filled with celebration, and just another reason why #WeHeartFVSD.  Visit us on Facebook for more photos from the event, here
CELEBRATE: Certificated Staff Celebrated for Years of Service, Retiring Teachers Honored
Certificated Celebration 2018

In late May, the Fountain Valley School District joined the  Fountain Valley Educational Association in honoring our extraordinary teachers for their dedication to teaching and learning.  Held at Mile Square Golf Course, the event celebrated teachers reaching milestone years of services (15, 20, and 25 years).  In addition, we recognized four fabulous educators who will be retiring this year, including: Antoinette Gaglione, Sallie Frank, Michael Brunner, and Ed Eldridge.  It was truly a special afternoon honoring some of the very best of our profession for their dedication to our District and our students, and just another reason why #WeHeartFVSD!  For more photos from our event, visit us on Facebook, here
HIGHLIGHT: Middle School Students Give Their All at Track and Field Tournament
Track and Field 2018

On June 6th, our middle school students gathered at Fulton Middle School for our annual Middle School Track and Field Meet.  There was a wonderful showing of parent and student support, great school spirit, and a remarkable display of sportsmanship as our students competed with one another.  Thank you to our coaches, staff and administrators, especially our hosts at Fulton, for pulling off a successful event!  J
ust another reason why #WeHeartFVSD!  Visit us online for even more photos from the event, here.   
HIGHLIGHT:   Board Honors Students and Parents from Cox and Gisler Schools
Cox Gisler Outstanding Service Award Recognitions  
Each month, the Board honors students and volunteers from our schools, during their regular meeting, in an event that can only be described as amazing!  Recently, family, friends and staff joined the Board in celebrating some of our outstanding Cox and Gisler students, in addition to thanking our dedicated volunteers.   From Cox School, the Board honored Jihan Agzour (K), Ella Mora (1st), Joseph Le (2nd), Naomi Blanco (3rd), Aiden Luna (4th), and Brooklyn Tran (5th) .  From Gisler School, the Board celebrated Sam Vorlop (TK), Elise Fonseca (K), Maya Gomez (1st), Luke Muschetto (2nd), Olivia Wirthlin (3rd), Geet Singh (4th), and Cayenne Bolar (5th).  In addition, the Board thanked some very special volunteers for their dedication to our students and staff.  The Board recognized and thanked Rei Hsieh and Scott Rogers for all that they do for Cox .  Also, the board recognized and thanked Barb and Jim Myers for all that they do for Gisler.  Moreover , Cub Scout Pack 563  did a wonderful job leading the Pledge of Allegiance .  
 
Prior to our recognitions, the Board of Trustees joined parents and staff in celebrating our Outstanding Service Award recipients, Steve Brown and Naomi Tyler.  The Board was honored to have the opportunity to thank these volunteers for their service to all of the students in our District.

It was a phenomenal evening, enjoyed by all, and a great celebration of our students, staff and volunteers!  Just one more reason why #WeHeartFVSD!  For more photos, please click here.
TAG IT!: #WeHeartFVSD
Our theme for 2017-18 is We Heart FVSD, as we celebrate the caring and loving culture that is Fountain Valley School District.  We hope that you will join us in documenting your love for our students, our staff and our community by tagging your photos on social media #WeHeartFVSD.
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