MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
Online help for students and families
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The outbreak of COVID-19 can result in stress, especially for students who may be struggling to process fear and anxiety related to the virus. FVSD's Support Services team of School Counselors and School Psychologists has compiled information on our site which may be helpful for students and families. Included are resources for talking to students about COVID-19 and coping with stress. Moreover, links and information on FVSD's mental health and wellness resources, including CareSolace, Outreach Concern and our middle school counselors, are available. Lastly, there are a number of community healthy partners and emergency resources included for our families. For all of our mental health and wellness resources, please visit our site here.
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IT HELP:
Connect with our IT Team for assistance with your District-issued Chromebook
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Our IT Team is available to assist you with issues or questions you may have regarding your District-issued Chromebook. If you need assistance from our IT Team, please email [email protected] with your contact information and a brief description of your concern. |
STAY INFORMED:
Corona Virus (COVID-19) Resources Available Online
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We are continuing to closely monitor the coronavirus (also named COVID-19) situation, and we want you to know that safeguarding our students' and staffs' health remains our top priority. We are working in close cooperation with the Orange County Health Agency, the California Department of Public Health, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to make sure that our District and school staff are receiving the most up-to-date information.
The most current information and links to resources are included in both the CDC an OCHCA websites. |
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Happy Friday!
As we return from Thanksgiving Break and head into the few last weeks of 2020, we want to continue to express our appreciation to our staff for their ongoing efforts to provide an exemplary education. Their diligence, commitment and passion for our students and their families is truly remarkable! More so, we also want to thank you for your continued support. We are honored to be a part of this fantastic community!
In this issue, we are happy to: - Invite you to Celebrate Outgoing Trustee Ian Collins
- Remind you of the Opportunity for Input on our Textbook and Materials Adoption
- Request your Attendance as we Honor President Galindo and Welcome Trustee Schultz
- Share an Important Community Update
Thank you for all that you continue to do to support teaching and learning!
Kindly,
Mark Johnson, Ed.D.
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JOIN US: Celebration of Outgoing Trustee Ian Collins December 10th
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On Thursday, December 10th, during their special meeting, the Board of Trustees will join staff and our community in celebrating outgoing Trustee, Ian Collins. Join us via zoom as we honor Mr. Collins for his more than 40 years dedicated to education and 12 years of commitment to the students, staff and community of the Fountain Valley School District. As Mr. Collins notes, "It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the students and the community of Fountain Valley School District." On December 10th, the special meeting will open at 6:30PM and celebration of Mr. Collins will follow shortly. Register here. We look forward to having you join us online as we pay tribute to a wonderful trustee.
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HIGHLIGHT: Textbook and Materials Adoption Community Input
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During the 2019-2020 school year, Fountain Valley School District (FVSD) piloted new materials in the areas of TK-5th and 6th-8th grade science, and 6th-8th history. In selecting the pilot programs, teams of teachers from all school sites and grade levels worked with coordinators from the Orange County Department of Education to select two vendors from the California State Board of Education approved materials list. The first set of materials was piloted October, 2019 through January, 2020 and the second set of materials was piloted January, 2020 through April, 2020. In the spring of last year, each team then reached consensus on one selection, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a digital pilot of the selected materials was extended through December, 2020.
As part of FVSD Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6161.1(a), we are conducting our community input process began on Friday, November 13th and will conclude on Monday, December 14th. In support of the safety considerations due to COVID-19, we are proving both an in-person and virtual option for our community to preview the selected materials. For more information and links to sign-up for an in-person reservation, and the links and password to access the virtual preview, please visit our website. We want to thank all of the students and teachers who took part in providing input during the materials selection process, as well as everyone's patience in extending the process due to COVID-19. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us directly at [email protected].
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CELEBRATE: Join us in Honoring Outgoing President Jeanne Galindo and Welcoming Incoming Trustee Steve Schultz December 17th
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Join us online as we honor outgoing Board President Jeanne Galindo. On Thursday, December 17th as a part of the Annual Organizational Meeting, the Board of Trustees will celebrate the many accomplishes of our District under Mrs. Galindo's leadership.
Also during the December 17th Annual Organizational Meeting, we will welcome newly elected trustee Steve Schultz. Mr. Schultz shared his feelings regarding election to the Board. "It's a full circle moment to be a School Board Trustee of the same district I attended as a student. I feel blessed to get to team up with my fellow Trustees and work with our Superintendent, Dr. Johnson. I'm grateful to the citizens of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach for voting for me and allowing me to step in that sacred space where the dreamer meets the dream." He will take the oath of office and join the Board of Trustees for his first meeting since being elected to office during the November 2020 elections.
The Annual Organizational Meeting will begin at 6:30PM on Thursday, December 17th. Following the opening, Mr. Schultz and reelected Trustee Mrs. Galindo will take the Oath of Office. We will then honor Mrs. Galindo and her term as president. To join us online, please register here.
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IMPORTANT COMMUNITY UPDATE: Join Us as We Celebrate #TheFVSDFamily!
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In order to keep our community up to date on information and changes related to COVID-19, we want to once again share an important message that went out to all FVSD families last night:
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and increase in case numbers throughout the state, Governor Newsom held a press conference today, Thursday, December 3, 2020, announcing a new Five Region Stay at Home Order that will be triggered when a region has less than 15% ICU bed capacity. The Southern California Region includes the following counties: Orange, Los Angeles, Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. We are advised this could happen in the Southern California region in a matter of days, given the current trajectory of virus cases numbers and hospitalizations, according to the Governor.
We have received specific assurances from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) and the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) that this order will not apply to schools that have already opened for in-person instruction and are following the CDPH COVID-19 safety guidelines. This means all FVSD schools will remain open, and our in-person instructional programs will continue. Please click here to access the OCDE News Release, which includes a quote from Dr. Clayton Chou of the OCHCA.
State and local health officials have cited a large body of evidence that schools' health and safety measures, which include physical distancing, face masks, ventilation enhancements, smaller cohorts, timely contact tracing and notifications, and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols have been effective in combating COVID-19. As a result, Dr. Ghaly, Secretary of California's Health and Human Services Agency, has said schools are not the source of the recent COVID-19 surges and continue to have low case and transmission rates and may remain open during the pandemic. While the stay-at-home order will not alter our school operations, I want to encourage us all to personalize the overall message the Governor communicated today. The virus is spreading faster and farther throughout the state than it has since the pandemic began. We must come together as a community to take the necessary actions to counter the COVID-19 threat. On behalf of our Board of Trustees and the entire FVSD Family, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of you for the patience, understanding, support, determination and grit you have demonstrated in working through the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an extraordinary community of students, teachers, support staff and families who have worked together to ensure that our students' ongoing educational needs are met at the highest levels, and we should all take pride in what is being accomplished. We will continue to provide you with regular updates as new information becomes available.
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TAG IT: Join Us as We Celebrate #TheFVSDFamily!
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This year, more than ever, we celebrate The FVSD Family! Made up of committed teachers, hard-working support staff, and engaged students, and supported by fantastic parents, guardians and our community, we are grateful to be a part of our FVSD Family. We hope that you will join us in documenting how you celebrate The FVSD Family by capturing the amazing moments in our school year, whether at home or on campus, and tagging your photos on social media. Show us why you are a proud members of The FVSD Family with the tags: #TheFVSDFamily #TheFVSDWay #FVSDDriven #WeHeartFVSD.
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