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February 12, 2010

 

 

FCUSD in the News - Latest Headlines


3rd Annual Sweetheart Ball Expected to Draw Crowds

Presented by the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership and the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, the ball raises money for the "Helping Hand Fund" (video here)

Board Names Debbie Bettencourt District Superintendent
Bettencourt to replace retiring District Superintendent Patrick Godwin on July 1, 2010

Cordova High School Wins National Recognition
As one of five schools nationwide to participate in NASA's international telescoping project

Folsom High School Upsets Bella Vista; wins Sacramento County Academic Decathlon
Earning their second county title in four years, FHS will represent all of Sacramento at
"State Finals" this March

District's Parent Engagement Project Kicks Off at Cordova High School
As Cordova High School continues search for its new principal, Parents were invited to share their perspectives at Parent Night "Qualities and Characteristics of Your Next Principal"

Measure M Projects to Begin this Spring with Education Services Center
$750 million bond will finance construction of more than 20 new schools and support facilities in the new growth area South of Highway 50

Save Cordova Lane Continues Efforts
Already raising thousands of dollars to support their cause, SOS is selling "VIP Cards" to help them reach their $300,000 target by March 1, 2010

District Budget Shortfall Anticipated at $13.9 Million
Message from Superintendent Godwin

District Teachers Achieve National Board Certification
Building on the district's tradition of high academic excellence, Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez (Navigator Elementary) and Terry English (Goldridge Elementary) have achieved National Board Certification as Middle Childhood Generalist

An Update from the Folsom Cordova Education Foundation (FCEF)
Volunteers wanted for fundraising, events, and publicity

 

Shout It from the Rooftops

"Student Named Candidate for Presidential Scholars Program"

The District Congratulates Michelle Tseng, a Folsom High School Student. Michelle was named a candidate for this coveted program. Only 141 graduating seniors nationwide are designated with this, among the nation's highest honors for high school students. If selected, Michelle will be invited to Washington, DC in June to participate in National Recognition week, which culminates with a Presidential Scholars ceremony at the White House. Congratulations and Good Luck to you!

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"Five District Schools Named as Prestigious Honor Roll Schools"

Congratulations to Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary, Folsom High, Carl H. Sundahl Elementary, Folsom Hills Elementary, Natoma Station Elementary, and Empire Oaks Elementary. Each of these schools were named for raising students to grade level proficiency by the "California Business for Education Excellence". Congratulations of this tremendous success.

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"Teacher Presents to  State Conference"

Concgraulations to Carrie Weldon, 9-12 ELA Lead Teacher and FHS English Teacher. She presented to the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) Conference in LA on February 11th. For more information click here

Upcoming Events

Parent District Advisory Committee (PDAC)
Tuesday 2/23/2010
9:30am-11:00am at Folsom Middle School

  • Debbie Bettencourt and Patrick Godwin will be there to discuss budget and other updates. 
  • JoAnne Reinking and Lisa Vaca will be presenting information about raising money to help save athletics, libraries and other programs. 
  • Marie Correa from Support CA Kids to discuss what parents can do on a state-wide level to fight for education funding.

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Did You Know

District Will Observe Furloughs and Holidays in "President's Week"

"
President's Week" will be observed from Monday, February 15, 2010 - Friday, February 19, 2010. Students and staff will return to school on Monday, February 25, 2010. Click here for more information.

Elementary School Administrators Assigned for 2010-2011 School Year

Jim Cagney, Principal of Blanche Sprentz
Linda Liebert, Principal of Oak Chan
Andy Smith, Principal of Williamson
Richard Tapia, Principal of Cordova Gardens, with the FLES program
Patricia Carbone, Director of Preschool and After School Programs
 


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