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Thursday, January 23, 2020 | Volume X, Issue XXI
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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Vista del Lago student selected as overall winner of Congressional App Challenge
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Vista del Lago senior Kim Pham, who participated in the Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students, was selected the overall winner for our congressional district!
Congressman Ami Bera's team came to Vista to personally present the award to Kim.
The Congressional App Challenge is a competition for building applications, either web or mobile based, and one winner is selected from each participating congressional district. Kim's application won in our congressional district by a unanimous vote from the judges.
She created an app that is similar to a social media platform in order to facilitate the reuse of school supplies, and it also calculates the carbon footprint of a students' activities. The prize includes having her work displayed at the U.S. Capitol Building and money towards a plane ticket to the Capitol.
Please join us in celebrating Kim and her amazing success!
- Submitted by Miranda Ayad, M. Ed., Science Teacher, Vista del Lago High School
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Dreams for a Youth Center in Rancho Cordova will be a reality thanks to generous community donation
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2020 is off to a rousing start with one of the most significant, joint-collaborations of organizations in Rancho Cordova history. The dream of a new Youth Center will become a reality, thanks to a partnership between the city of Rancho Cordova, Center of Praise Church, Rancho Cordova Police Department, SMUD and the Rancho Cordova Police Activities League program. Ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony took place Monday morning, Jan. 20.
You can also see moments of the day on our Twitter posts
here
and
here
, plus a gallery of photos on our Facebook page.
The Youth Center will be located on Investment Circle. A 9,000-square-foot building which sits on nearly two acres of land is owned by the Center of Praise church. The church walked away from a cash offer for the property and instead gifted the city a free 25 year lease with option to renew for an additional 25 years.
The city is investing $1 million towards renovations, and RCPD PAL will stay involved to help coordinate youth activities. Center of Praise Bishop Parnell Lovelace, was handed the keys to the city by Rancho Cordova Mayor David Sander. Hearts and smiles were big as law enforcement, community members, church members, FCUSD staff and students, and city officials gathered to a packed room, to talk about the vision of a place for youth to access services and activities in a safe and welcoming space.
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School Resource Officer Tracey Jacobs named RCPD Employee of the Year
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Join us in congratulating
Rancho Cordova PD
's
School
Resource Officer Tracey Jacobs, who was just named RCPD employee of the year! Jacobs learned during a public announcement at the Jan. 21
City of Rancho Cordova Government
City Council meeting of the award. This was a surprise devised by her law enforcement colleagues and Chief of Police, Chris Pittman, who were on hand to honor and congratulate her.
In his announcement, Chief Pittman, described Jacobs as "extremely humble and very dedicated to the community." Her supervisor,
Sergeant Rich Merideth
called her "our Rancho Cordova rockstar" who is "passionate about the youth she terms all her kids." "In 20 years, I've never seen someone do the job with the passion she has," Meredith went on to say. "I've never seen kids so happy to go to school!" as he described what a morning on the corner of Chase and Coloma looks like; Jacobs personally greeting students arriving to school with elaborate, personalized handshakes and warm smiles.
Jacobs' dedication to positive school climate, making caring connections with students, and commitment to keeping our community safe are exceptional. We are proud to work with Officer Jacobs, and excited she has earned this honor.
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School filmmakers: Enter the Breathe CA Anti-Tobacco Video Contest!
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Calling all middle and high school filmmakers: What would the world be like without tobacco?
Make a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about the dangers of smoking/vaping/tobacco use and see your film on the big screen!
Submissions are due Jan. 31!
PSA Video Guidelines:
- You must be in middle or high school to enter
- You may enter as a team or as an individual
- Videos must be original
- Videos must be 30-60 seconds in length
- NO actual tobacco products can be used - make a prop!
- NO inappropriate language or imagery
- Your PSA should highlight a tobacco fact. Topic examples include (but are not limited to)
- Electronic smoking devices
- Vaping
- Hookah
- Influence of movie stars, social media influencers, YouTube stars, etc. who smoke on screen
- Flavored tobacco products including mint and menthol
- Secondhand smoke
- Making alternative choices to tobacco
Submission Instructions
- Upload your video to Vimeo.com
- Email [email protected] with:
- Link to video on Vimeo
- All team members' names, ages, and email
- Attach the waiver from EVERY team member
- School name and grade of team members
-Submitted by Lea Rathbun, FCUSD Health Programs
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Save the Dates: Health Programs parenting classes available
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Classes for parents and their children are being offered to create and support development of strong family ties, promote integration of key principals in daily decision making and assist with keeping kids safe from risk.
Love & Logic Rancho Cordova:
Williamson Elementary, Tuesday evenings starting February 25. $25 registration per family includes materials and childcare (3 & older). Payment due at 1st class.
Love & Logic Folsom:
Blanche Sprentz Elementary, Monday evenings starting February 24. $25 registration per family includes material and childcare (3 & older). Payment due at 1st class.
Love & Logic is a 6-week parent only class. This class benefits parents with children ages 1 to 17. Child care provided for children ages 3 years and up. We can waive the $25 fee if it presents a financial burden and we are notified in advance.
Strengthening Families:
Cordova Church of Christ in Rancho Cordova, Thursday evenings starting February 20.
Strengthening Families is an 11-week program for student(s) and parent(s). This class most benefits parents with children ages 7 to 17. Childcare provided for children under the age of 6 and a family dinner is included for free with this program. Contact Rhonda Franks, RN to sign up. 916-294-9013 or [email protected]
This class will be offered in Spanish.
-Submitted by Rhonda Franks, Student Assistance Programs, School Nurse, FCUSD
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SAVE THE DATE! Kids Day at the Capitol
The Office of Child Abuse Prevention and The Child Abuse Prevention Center proudly partner to host Kids Day at the Capitol.
Numerous statewide public agencies and their partnering organizations will host individual booths providing information about programs, services and resources that strengthen families.
The event will take place on the East Side of the California State Capitol from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23
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If your school would like to attend Kid's Day at the Capitol please email [email protected] for more information.
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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: January 16, 2020
The FCUSD Board of Education held its regular meeting on Thursday, January 16.
Agendas are posted online the Friday before each regularly scheduled meeting.
Last week's agenda items included:
Board Study Session:
- Adopt Resolution No. 01-16-20-20: Resolution to Grant an Easement to Sacramento Municipal Utility District at Mangini Ranch Elementary School
- Budget Update: Impact of the Governor's Proposed Budget for 2020-21.
A video broadcast of the Board meetings can be found here.
All agendas can be found
here
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