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Thursday, August 22, 2019 | Volume X, Issue II
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News, Announcements, & Success Stories
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Share your voice: Folsom attendance boundary revisions
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The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is working with its community to review and propose changes to attendance boundaries in our Folsom schools.
First, we must give our families multiple opportunities for input - including surveys and public forums - during the process (see timeline to the right). Any adopted changes would not take effect until the 2020-21 school year.
Boundary changes will help our Folsom schools maintain the level of excellence our families have come to expect by better balancing enrollment capacity at our schools. With two similar-sized, large middle schools feeding into two, different-sized high schools, existing feeder patterns have created overcrowding issues at Vista del Lago High School.
What happens next:
Earlier today, the District
released its first set of proposed maps and distributed an accompanying survey. Feedback collected from Aug. 22-30 will be used to help narrow down proposed changes. Revised maps will be presented in public forums before any formal recommendations are made to the Board of Education later this fall. Board meetings will also provide the public an opportunity for input.
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ICYMI: Superintendent Koligian's welcome back message to families
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In a special welcome back message to families, Dr. Sarah Koligian reflects on how much work happened over the summer to help prepare students, educators, and families for another fantastic school year.
The superintendent also provided an overview of major construction and modernization projects moving forward, while also spending some time digging into the idea of "Climate 2.0" and what it means for the upcoming school year.
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High school students perform Shakespeare over the summer in CHS theater
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This summer, 20 Rancho Cordova students had the opportunity to perform Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night's Dream
at the Cordova High School Performing Arts Center.
Not only was participation in the production free for the students, it was free for audiences as well, thanks to generous funding from the city of Rancho Cordova's Community Enhancement Grant program, and the dedication of our community partner, the Cordova Accelerated Performing Arts (CAPA). CAPA worked with CHS drama teacher Mark Cornfield to direct, and FCUSD alumni Anne Ellis as assistant director. The three spectacular performances were held at the CHS Performing Arts Center.
We caught up with CAPA's director Rebecca Sloan and asked what an opportunity like this means for students: "This version of community theatre is entertaining, but also provided this year's 20 young actors the chance to work side-by-side with professional actors, directors, stage managers, and choreographers from the greater Sacramento region."
Sloan also remarked that her most memorable moment was "to see and hear the audience of nearly 200 community members on opening night respond to the performances of our young actors. Everyone worked really hard to bring this show to life and working with the young actors were such a pleasure! ... Our partnership with the school district, the park district and the City of Rancho Cordova is providing a creative outlet for youth and young adults from across the City to come together to engage in the performing arts for free and to be a bigger part of their community."
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Chart your own course: Our unique homeschool program enrolling year round!
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Learn how you can customize the instructional day for your child, and chart your own course of instruction - all with the helpful guidance of a highly qualified teacher and free resources for curriculum and enrichment opportunities. Teach and learn at your own pace and enjoy the support of our homeschool community. Workshops, field trips and enrichment events are available as well.
Tours of our two locations, Folsom and Mather, taking place now! Please call the school at
(916) 294-9190
to learn more.
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Fall sports in Folsom Cordova: Make sure to follow the action!
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Fall sports are underway across Folsom Cordova! Here's how you can stay connected to student success on the field:
Football:
FCUSD has three dynamic football teams to cheer on Friday nights! Follow their schedules and scores on
Maxpreps.com
(or in the
FCUSD mobile app
). Here are this year's storylines:
- Cordova High is coming off its Greater Sacramento League Championship season and great showing in the CIF SJS CIV playoffs.
- Folsom High is trying to three-peat a state championship, ranked 25th in the country and fifth in the state, returning 11 Division I prospects and new coach.
- Vista del Lago High is showing lots of excitement this year with returning experienced seniors and solid junior class.
More fall sports: There is five sports going on in the Fall season: cross country, girls volleyball, girls golf, and girls tennis. Learn more:
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Stay connected: Download the Folsom Cordova mobile app today!
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Now that students are back in school, don't forget that you can use the Folsom Cordova mobile app to stay connected to your student's grades, schedules, school calendars, important news and more!
Existing Mobile App Users:
If you have previously downloaded the mobile app but cannot remember your login credentials, please contact Shannon Buck at
sbuck@fcusd.org
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New Mobile App Users:
If you're a parent/guardian and have never downloaded or logged into the FCUSD mobile app before, please follow these instructions:
1. Download the free app:
Having trouble logging in or locating your login information? Contact Shannon Buck at
sbuck@fcusd.org
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Using the PowerSchool Parent Portal in the mobile app does not impact families' ability to continue to access information via desktop computer in the
PowerSchool Parent Portal, which uses different login information.
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2019 Congressional App Challenge
Are you a middle or high school student? Do you have a great idea for a new phone app or computer program?
Join us for the 2019 Congressional App Challenge.
All applications must be the ORIGINAL work of eligible middle or high school students who reside or attend school within the 7
th congressional district.
Students can participate as an individual or with a team of four.
Any program language (i.e. C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Block Code, etc.) Any platform (PC, web, tablet, mobile, etc.)
The winner is eligible to have their work featured in Washington, D.C next spring and receive other prizes.
For more information please contact:
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FCUSD is hiring: Find open positions here
Here are some current employment openings with Folsom Cordova Unified School District:
Campus Monitor (SMS)
frequently for the most up-to-date postings throughout the year!
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Board of Education: August 15, 2019
The FCUSD Board of Education held its regular meeting on Thursday, August, 15.
Agendas are posted online the Friday before each regularly scheduled meeting.
Last week's agenda items include:
Special Presentation:
- Installation of Student Board Member: Scarlett Kniznik, Folsom High Senior
- Donation from Folsom Athletic Association - Peter Maroon
Public Hearing:
- Grant Easement to Cordova Recreation and Parks District at Cordova High School
All agendas can be found
here
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