May 17, 2023 - Message to the Community

Message to the Community, May 17
May 17, 2023

Dear FCUSD Community: Below is important information regarding elementary school schedules. Plus learn about great job opportunities at the upcoming FCUSD Hiring Fair and celebrations that have recently occurred.

2023-24 Instructional Calendar Update 

Please be aware that the instructional calendar for the 2023-24 school year has been finalized. You may view the revised instructional calendar HERE. Reminder, the first day of school is August 8 for all grades.

NOTE: October 9 is a non-student day and an optional professional development day for CERTIFICATED staff. Additionally, August 2 and 3 are non-student days and also optional professional development days for CERTIFICATED staff.

Please see the attached MOU agreements for more details.
FCEA 2022-2023 MOU #18 Common Planning Time at Elementary Schools
FCEA 2022-2023 Side Letter to 21-22 MOU #14 PD Days for the 22-23 and 23-24 school years

Elementary 2023-24 schedule update 

Next school year, elementary schools will have early release days on all Thursdays. Students in grades K - 5 will have an early release time of 1:15 p.m. to facilitate Common Planning Time for teachers.

Grades K - 2 will have minimum days the first three (3) weeks of school. The schedule for minimum days is 8:15 a.m. – 1:21 p.m., except Thursday.

The full-day schedule for elementary will begin on August 28, 2023, which includes full day Kindergarten at all schools throughout the District.

FCUSD Employees celebrated

May is a month to honor and show appreciation for teachers and staff in education. Last week hundreds of FCUSD employees enjoyed an evening of gratitude during the Annual FCUSD Employee Recognition event at Hagan Community Park. 

See a gallery of photos HERE.

Among the honorees were employees who are retiring and those celebrating 20, 25, 30, 35 and 50 years of service! We also had the opportunity to recognize our District’s Employees of the Year, three of whom won at the state level. Learn more about our California State winners on our website and Facebook page.

A very big THANK YOU to the many dedicated FCUSD employees for their support of our schools, students, and families 

Please click on this LINK to take a brief survey on the event

Hiring Fair at FCUSD!

FCUSD is a great place to learn and work. Join our Team and kick-start your career by attending the Folsom Cordova USD Classified Hiring Fair on June 12. Click on this LINK for more information. 

• When: Monday, June 12, from 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
• Where: Education Services Center, 1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova.  

At the Hiring fair, interviews, LiveScan Fingerprinting, and TB testing will be available so you can walk away with a job offer that day! Meet with the FCUSD HR team to explore dozens of great job opportunities, with a variety of schedules. See open positions here: jobs.fcusd.org

***FCUSD CSEA members - there’s a $250 bonus for you and a qualified referral!***

 Questions, email the team a jobs@fcusd.org

 Alder Creek Elementary groundbreaking event!

We are immensely grateful to our wonderful community who joined us for the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 16, to mark the beginning of construction of FCUSD's newest school, Alder Creek Elementary School in Folsom! 

The 80,000 sq ft school will serve an estimated 760 students, TK- 5th grade. This school will be built in the Folsom planning area south of HWY 50. Based on current projected numbers the doors of Alder Creek Elementary School are set to open for the 2024-25 school year. 

As our community grows, we grow with it!

See pictures of the groundbreaking event on our Facebook page HERE.