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Thursday, September 6 , 2018 | Volume IX, Issue IV
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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VIDEO & PHOTOS: Mission #InspireTheFuture accomplished
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Students from our Rancho Cordova elementary, middle, and high schools were treated to a surprise landing by the Sacramento County Sheriff Department's Huey Helicopter at Dave Roberts Community Park. Many students and their families received free tickets for the upcoming
California Capital Airshow
Sept. 21-23, where they will get the opportunity to not only watch the show, but interact with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) exhibits involving flight.
During the Aug. 30 assembly, students heard personal stories of success from members of the U.S. Armed Forces and law enforcement officers. Students also had the chance to ask questions about their career paths and goals.
PHOTO GALLERY:
Operation #InspireTheFuture
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Students earn real-world work experience in District program
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More than 80 students returned to school this year with a head start on working in the real world thanks to unique partnerships with dozens of local businesses.
This summer, students from Cordova, Folsom, and Vista del Lago high schools participated in the first ever, district-wide Career and Technical Education Summer Preceptorship Program, or CTESPP for short.
Where did it entail? Each student was placed in one of 23 local businesses for an internship experience that introduced them to a career they found interesting. They reported to their workplace, Monday through Thursday for four week. Each Friday, students reported to a high school campus for a day of "soft skill" training by participating teachers: resume writing, job interview skills and career exploration, for instance.
All student participants went through a rigorous application and interview process to be considered, and had to demonstrate that they were enrolled in a
We cannot say thank you enough to the many organizations who hosted one of our high school student interns!
Anvaya Solutions, CMTA, Mercy Housing, Roebbelen, CA Dept. of State Hospitals, Folsom Telegraph, Kaiser Permanente, Palladio, SMUD, Center for Multicultural Cooperation, Hangar Clinics (Folsom & Sacramento), Karen's Bakery, Paul Mitchell, UC Davis Medical Center, City of Folsom, Kingsley Bogard, PowerSchool, Wood Family Dentistry, CA Dept. of Water Resources, Harris Center, Dr. Kuzirian PSY.D, Rainforth Grau.
Check out some of the pictures of them and our students on our
Facebook page
.
Want to learn more about hosting a high school intern next summer, or more about our CTE programs? Please reach out to our CTE Coordinator, Alicia Caddell, at
[email protected]
to discover ways we are getting our students ready for careers after high school graduation.
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VIDEOS: Schools 'Color the World with Kindness'
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The district's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) theme for Cool 2 Be Kind Week, Aug. 27-31 was "Color the World with Kindness."
Schools participated in various welcoming, inclusive activities throughout the week promoting kindness and character. Some made "happy rocks," built "kindness walls," held anti-bullying assemblies, and built a human kindness rainbow to name a few.
Here's a video collage
highlighting some of the creative activities throughout our schools.
White Rock Elementary was inspired to make their very own
kindness video
!
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VIDEO: School absenteeism not always what you think
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Missing even just a few days of school can create real challenges for students and teachers.
That's the message in a video by
Attendance Works
, a national organization that raises awareness about issues of school attendance and their impacts on student achievement.
"Too often we think that absences aren't a problem as long as they're excused, or that a child's learning won't be affected unless he or she misses a lot of days all in a row," says Hedy Chang, founder and director of
Attendance Works
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"But research shows that missing 10% of the school year - which can be just 2 or 3 days every month - can add up to so much lost time in the classroom, that children just can't keep up," she explains.
Many parents and caregivers don't realize that poor attendance isn't just a problem in high school. It can start as early as kindergarten and preschool. Many of these early absences aren't truancy or skipping school - they're
excused absences
. Even so, they all add up to lost learning time.
Watch the full video
to learn more about some of the misconceptions about school attendance
, and how school leaders, families, community groups and others can work together on solutions.
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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
,
Dave Reid
and
Ed Short
- will be participating in the forum, which will be moderated by Adam Frick of
Folsom TV
.
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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Community Readers needed!
Help boost a student's reading skills
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Would you like to help a young student become a better reader? Some of our students just need a little extra practice after school. Our award-winning
Community Readers
program matches volunteers in the community with a 1st or 2nd grader, struggling to read at grade level. Just twice a week, 30 minutes at a time for six weeks can make a big difference.Take a look at this
video
of volunteer experiences to see what it looks like.
Our program will begin the week of Oct. 15 and the tutoring times are 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. If you are interested, now is the time to become an
FCUSD Volunteer
and sign up for a
Training Session.
Questions? Please contact Community Engagement Specialist Angela Griffin Ankhelyi at
[email protected]
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Giving Back: Folsom Community Service Day
Mark your calendars for Sept. 15. The fifth annual Folsom Community Service Day is coming up and volunteer sign up is live now. FCUSD is looking for volunteers! Families, neighbors and community partners can help weed and spread garden mulch at five of our schools: Empire Oaks Elementary, Russell Ranch Elementary, Folsom Middle School, Vista del Lago and Folsom High School.
This is a great way to become involved with a local school, make new friends and meet the principal. Whether you have a student in one of our schools or are a community member, your involvement enhances the learning experience for our students by providing extra resources, care and pride in education.
Questions? Please contact Community Engagement Specialist Angela Griffin Ankhelyi at [email protected].
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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: September 6, 2018
The FCUSD Board of Education
will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, September 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.
This 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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