JOKE WEEK & CONTEST AT GOLD RIDGE!

Why did the student eat his homework? . . . Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake! January 19th-22nd is Joke Week at Gold Ridge. Let's add some humor to our days with puns, jokes and riddles. Each class will learn about different kinds of jokes and submit an entry for the schoolwide Joke Contest. Students will get to vote for their favorite joke on Tuesday, January 26th. Click on the link to watch the Student Council video with all the details.

NEW KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE STUDENT REGISTRATION

Click on the link for detailed information on how to register a NEW Kindergarten-5th Grade student for the 2021-2022 school year.

RETURNING STUDENT & MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Click on the link for detailed information on how to register a CURRENT student for the 2021-2022 school year.

ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS

FCUSD offers a variety of elementary education programs (Academy for Advanced Learning, Riverview STEM Academy, Spanish Language Magnet Program, Montessori Program, Folsom Cordova Community Charter Homeschool, Transitional Kindergarten) and secondary education programs (IB Middle Years Program, IB Diploma Program). If you are interested in having your student attend one of these programs, click on the link for detailed information about each program's application process.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM

FCUSD is offering this free, 10-week series of classes designed to help families become stronger. Classes will be held every Thursday evening on Zoom beginning on February 18th. Click on the link for more information about the program.

EAGLE CHARACTER TRAIT AWARDS!

Each week during the month January, 1st-5th grade teachers will identify an Eagle Superstar student from their class who has demonstrated the character trait: Teamwork. Selected students will receive a character trait award and a special prize. Click on the link to watch a video from Mr. English with more information.

EAGLES ART LESSON 3 - HENRI MATISSE

Eagles ART is a parent run, hands-on arts program that has enriched Gold Ridge for the past seven years. Click on the link to learn more about the program and to view detailed information about the third Eagles ART lesson of the year based on the work of Henri Matisse. Lesson 3 runs from January 11th-February 5th.

EAGLES ART CLASS CONTEST

Please upload a picture of your child with his/her Lesson 3 art piece to the Eagles ART post on the school Facebook page by Friday, February 5th. Each class that has 100% student participation will win a small prize. Click on the link to view the Eagles ART Lesson 3 flyer with more information.

CALIFORNIA YOUNG READER MEDAL

It's time again for students to listen to the 5 California Young Reader Medal nominated stories and vote for their favorite! Click on the link to listen to the stories and vote. Voting ends on March 10th.

GOLD RIDGE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Click on the link to read the latest Gold Ridge Newsletter.

FCUSD UPDATES AND INFORMATION

Click on the link for the latest updates and information from the district regarding the 2020-2021 school year.

GOLD RIDGE REOPENING RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Mondays will continue to be virtual instructional days for all students. All classrooms will hold synchronous Monday morning meetings from 8:25a-8:45a. Tuesday-Friday, Virtual Academy students will continue to attend school online while Hybrid students will attend school in person. Click on the link to view the resources that explain what the Hybrid school day looks like and our protocols for ensuring the health and safety of students and staff.

WEEKLY MATERIALS PICKUP & DROP-OFF SCHEDULE

Virtual Academy families will pick up and drop off instructional materials on their scheduled day in the front office. Staff will be on hand to distribute and collect work envelopes 7:30a - 5:15p. Click on the link to view the Virtual Academy weekly materials pickup and drop-off schedule.

EVERY FRIDAY IS GOLD RIDGE SPIRIT DAY!

Whether you're at school in person or virtually, show your school spirit by wearing Gold Ridge spirit wear or Gold Ridge colors (blue/gold) every Friday.

GOLD RIDGE LIBRARY BOOK CHECKOUT

Browse the Gold Ridge library catalog and fill out an online form to put up to 4 books on hold for pickup. Click on the link for complete details.

VIRTUAL MUSIC LESSONS FOR TK-5TH GRADE STUDENTS

Click on the link to visit the FCUSD Elementary Music Google Site. Watch the Welcome Video linked at the top of their homepage to learn how to navigate the site, to meet the teachers, and more! New grade-level music lessons will be posted every Tuesday and Thursday.

MARQUEE MESSAGES!

Birthday? Anniversary? Special Shout-out? For $10 you can have your message displayed on the Gold Ridge digital marquee. Click on the link to view the flyer with more information.

REPORTING DAILY ABSENCES

Click on the link for detailed information about reporting daily absences.

SCHOOL LUNCH INFORMATION

Grab & Go sack lunches for Virtual Academy students are available for purchase in front of the Multi from11:30am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday. Please remember to wear a face mask. Grab & Go sack lunches ordered by Hybrid students will be delivered to classrooms prior to dismissal. Lunches need to be carried home or to Student Care. Click on the link for more information.

APPLYING FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH

Click on the link for detailed information on how to apply for Free and Reduced Lunch.

Two FHS students sign early letters of intent to play Pac-12 football

On December 16, Kaleb Higgins and Ari Patu signed early letters of intent to play full-scholarship football

Board of Trustees announced for 2020-21

Newly elected Mr. Hooey and incumbent, Mr. Clark sworn in at Dec 17 meeting....

Announcing Director of Social Emotional Learning and Equity, Dr. Iyuanna Pease

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Pease is joining the FCUSD family...

Riverview STEM named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School

FCUSD announces Interim Varsity Football Coach

CHS is excited to announce Coach Marque Willis as the leader of the Lancer varsity football team....

Attendance and Technical Issues

There will be no attendance penalties during this first week of school....

Back to School Information for Families

Check our website often for updates and information on the start of the 2020-21 school year...

Family Technology Support

Need help connecting to technology, visit our website for information, and instructions for logging onto your Chromebook and details for grade level tech access. For more information, please visit: www.fcusd.org/tech

Board approves full Distance Learning for start of 2020-21 school year

At the July 14, Special Board Meeting, the Board voted (4-1) to begin the 2020-21 school year in a full Distance Learning model....

Special Board meeting 7/14 - Recommendation for a fourth option for Distance Learning

District leadership and staff continue to build and plan scheduling models for the 2020-21 school year that prioritize the health and safety of our staff and students while developing instructional delivery that is high quality and engaging...

Schools Reopening Update: July 1, 2020

Plans and next steps for reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year...

Board of Education district-area map

We are pleased to announce that on June 9, 2020, the Sacramento County Committee on School District Organization unanimously approved the district-area map submitted by the FCUSD Board of Education to conduct future Board member elections by-trustee areas, rather than at-large. Map #5 was approved. To view the map, please visit: www.fcusd.org/board