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Thursday, October 11, 2018 | Volume IX, Issue X
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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| Community partners provide school spirit shirts for Cordova Villa |
River City Church in Rancho Cordova made a promise to Cordova Villa Elementary to be a community partner and help the school and students throughout the year. Last week, they generously provided more than 500 school spirit t-shirts to every student and staff member at the school!
Everyone had fun wearing them at the annual jog-a-thon. Principal Tapia has declared Fridays to be spirit days, and invited all students to show their Hawk pride by wearing their shirts each week which say:
- Have Respect
- Act Responsibly
- Work Hard
- Keep it Safe
- Be A HAWK!
"Dr. Tapia shared his dream of having a school shirt that everyone could have; a symbol of collaboration, teamwork and school pride," said Fred Hammer, one of the church's pastors. "It was our pleasure to partner with Cordova Villa to make the dream a reality."
Community members partnering to enhance our students' learning experience and support our schools make a big difference every day. Thank you #FCUSDpartners!
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Schools Financial Credit Union gifts $1,000 in supplies to Folsom Middle
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Folsom Middle School received a generous donation of $1,000 worth of school supplies from Schools Financial Credit Union.
Schools Financial Credit Union representatives Holly Brown, membership development specialist, and Jonathan Wesson, Folsom branch manager visited the school on Friday, Oct. 5 to deliver boxes of school supplies.
Parent Jennypher Doan, who is the school's PTO vice president, nominated the school through the credit union's annual program. FMS was one of 17 schools in the region selected to receive the honor this school year.
For a full list of winning schools and more information on the Tools for Schools Program
click here
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Peter J. Shields students Fuel Up to Play 60
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The Fuel Up to Play 60 Program
is a partnership between the NFL and National Dairy Council which focuses on helping kids eat well and get 60 minutes a day of physical activity.
Last year, with the guidance from P.E. Teacher Chris Tamez, fifth grader Jacob Dushkov (now a student at at Mills Middle) was selected as the California Student Ambassador for Fuel Up to Play 60. In Jul,y both Dushkov and his teacher were flown to Atlanta to participate in a Fuel Up to Play 60 Ambassador Training. Dushkov was able to meet other students from all over the country and many current and former NFL players.
On Friday Sept. 28, Dushkov joined Tamez at a schoolwide assembly at Shields to teach alongside each other, covering what they learned about healthy eating. A representative from
The National Dairy Council
flew out to join the assembly. Dushkov held a nutritious smoothie competition among students and their teachers using dairy, fruits and vegetables. Teachers were blindfolded and students had to guide them to put ingredients in their smoothies.
Congratulations to Jacob and way to give back to your former elementary school, setting an example of how to live healthy!
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VIDEO: CHS and FHS choirs join Real Men Sing Festival at Sac State
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Choir students from both Cordova High and Folsom High recently participated in the Real Men Sing Festival held at Sac State on Sept. 28.
Several students had the opportunity to perform with young men from other regional high schools in a 150-voice choir led by
Dr. Andrew Kreckmann
, the Director of Choral Activities at Sac State.
Performing in the festival provided a unique opportunity for students to grow as singers and musicians.
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High school students: Join our Communication Internship Program!
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Applications are open!
Folsom Cordova's Communication Internship Program (CIP) provides high school students with the opportunity to collaborate and assist the Superintendent's office of
Communication and Community Engagement
with a wide variety of functions including:
- photography and video production
- newswriting and storytelling
- graphic design
- event planning
- social media
This year's interns will start work in November and finish in May 2019.
More information
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Click here
for detailed information.
Questions? Contact Shannon Buck, [email protected] or 916-294-9000 ext. 104530.
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Parents invited! Learn about the value of IB education
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Prepare your student for the rigorous International Baccalaureate Programme at an upcoming forum hosted at Cordova High School!
This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about attributes of an IB education in middle and high school, which can help propel students on a path to college.
6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018
Location: Cordova High School Cafeteria
2239 Chase Dr., Rancho Cordova
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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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In the Community: Global Leadership Summit for Educators
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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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Student, families invited to FCUSD College Fair on Oct. 17!
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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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: October 4, 2018
The FCUSD Board of Education held
its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 4, 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 included:
Information:
- 2018 Elementary and Middle School Summer School "Boost" Program Report
- Adopt Resolution No. 10-04-18-06: Authorization to apply for California Energy Commission School Bus Replacement Grant Program GFO-17-607
All agendas can be found
here.
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