FVSD remains dedicated to supporting students during school closures by providing Distance Learning Activities.  We understand this is an unsettling time for you and your children, and want to reassure everyone that our entire FVSD staff is committed to continuing to support student learning. 

Please know that student work during closures is not required and will not be graded.  Additionally, our goal is to provide families of elementary-aged students with approximately two-hours of content per day and middle school students with no more than 30-minutes of learning activities per content area on a daily basis.  The resources shared here are intended to support student learning during the week of March 23rd to 27th.

To access this information online, please visit our website here.  Beginning March 30th, your family will receive Distance Learning Activities directly from your student's classroom teacher(s).

Given the stress for students and parents caused by the current situation, families may find benefit in developing a schedule during school closures.  Below is a sample schedule.  A Word Doc of this schedule is also available here to edit as you see best fit for your family.

RECOMMENDED DAILY SCHEDULE

DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE

Morning Routine 8:30-9AM	Stick to your morning routine as much as possible - daily hygiene, dress, and eat a good breakfast.
Morning Physical Activity 9-9:30AM	Have some fun exercising and keep an activity log to share with your teacher(s) when we return to school.
Morning Learning Activity 9:30-11AM	Complete an hour and a half of Distance Learning activities. The perfect time to complete reading and math activities provided by teacher!
Free Play Activity 11-11:30AM	Free play activities: Art projects, playing outside, or less than a half-hour of electronic gaming.
Lunch 11:30AM-12PM	Help parents with lunch preparation and enjoy a free-time activity!
Afternoon Jobs 12-1PM	Help parents around the house. Wash some dishes, clean child's room, help fold clothes, or vacuum - parents will appreciate the extra help with chores!
Afternoon Learning Activity 1-2PM	Complete one hour of Distance Learning activities. The perfect time for Social Studies and Science!
Outside Time & Tech Time 2-5PM	Go outside for a family walk, play catch, kick the ball or go bike riding. Enjoy a little bit of TV time, electronic gaming time, build with Legos, or play a board game(s)
Dinner 5-6PM	Help parents with dinner preparation, sit down to a great family meal, and share the highlight(s) of the day... do parents a favor and help with cleaning up!
Evening Free Choice 6-8PM	Watch a little television, build a puzzle, or pick a favorite board game to play as a family.
Evening Reading Time 8PM	There is no better way to finish the day than spending 20-30 minutes reading a book!
Bedtime Routine 8:30PM	Follow your normal routine - daily hygiene, pajamas, and a consistent bedtime to make sure students have the proper rest... it's been a busy day!

We are committed to continuing to provide updates to all of our families on a weekly basis.  The most current information will be housed on our website, www.fvsd.us, which can be accessed in 53 languages.  In addition, your school website is a wonderful source of information. Lastly, below you will find an opportunity to forward this newsletter to friends.  Please share with as many family and community members as you would like.  Those interested can opt in to continue to receive updates and newsletters.

District Office staff will return to the office on a limited basis.  Our skeleton crew will be available remotely, where possible.  For assistance, please email [email protected]. 

In support of Distance Learning for all, students throughout our District will need access to online digital resources via laptop, tablet or Chromebook.  FVSD is providing Chromebooks for families in need of technology access at home during the dates, times and locations below.  Due to the configuration of Chromebooks, it is necessary to divide the distribution of devices for middle school and elementary students.  Below are the schedules for distribution on March 24th and 25th by last name.  

Grades 6th-8th TUESDAY, MARCH 24 9AM-11AM 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. (A - G) 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. (H - M) 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. (N - S) 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. (T - Z) at Masuda & Talbert Schools

Grades TK-5th WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 9AM-11AM 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. (A - G) 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. (H - M) 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. (N - S) 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. (T - Z) at Cox & Courreges Schools

If you are able to print and complete the Chromebook Loaner Agreement ( English / Vietnamese ) prior to picking up your student device, it will increase the efficiency of distribution.  Distribution on the dates above will be executed as a drive through process.  You will not need to get out of your car.  More information is included below regarding internet access at home for families in need.

Fountain Valley School District is aware of two programs offering free internet services for qualifying families during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) school closures:

SPECTRUM INTERNET ACCESS

Call 1-855-243-8892

COMCAST InternetEssentials

Call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376)

As we all continue to look for ways to adapt to the current situation and more so, seek opportunities to connect with one another, smile throughout the day and laugh at the little things, we are pleased to share Masuda ASB President Andrew Hsieh's recent message to his peers.  Andrew reminds us all of ways to cope but more so, the resiliency of our students in the face of unique challenges. 

We would love to celebrate all of the ways that your students are continuing to be creative and caring while away from school.  If you have videos or photos of your students learning while at home, your family spending time together in new ways, or any moment that brings a smile to your face, share it with us.  Email your videos and photos to [email protected].  While this may feel like a new world, thriving through challenge is a part of our District's history, and truly #TheFVSDWay.