INFORMATION ABOUT CANCELED SCHOOL DAYS DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY

School was canceled on Thursday, November 15th and Friday, November 16th due to persistent unhealthy air quality conditions. School will resume after Thanksgiving Break on Monday, November 26th. Click on the link for more information and for answers to the most common questions about the school closures.

THANKSGIVING BREAK

There will be no school November 19-23. School resumes on Monday, November 26th.

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL PARENT SURVEY 2018-2019

Parents, we need your help! Please take the California School Parent Survey before November 30th. The purpose of this voluntary, anonymous, and important survey is to obtain parent perceptions about our school. The information you provide will help guide district and school efforts to promote safety, enhance learning supports, and improve student achievement. Click on the link for more information and to access the survey.

SPELLING BEE (GRADES 3-5)

Classroom spelling bees for grades 3-5 will be held the week of November 26th. Top classroom spellers will compete in the All-School Spelling Bee on Thursday, December 6th at 9:00 AM in the Multi. Click on the link for detailed information and study resources.

17TH ANNUAL GOLD RIDGE SCIENCE FAIR

The Gold Ridge Science Fair will take place on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 and is open to students in all grade levels. The registration deadline is Thursday, December 6, 2018. LATE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Click on the link for detailed information about the event and to download the Science Fair flyer and registration form.

MAD SCIENCE ENRICHMENT CLASSES

The first of two Mad Science sessions will begin in early December. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 PM. Click on the link for detailed information and to sign up for a session.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click on the link to learn about the various after school enrichment classes available at Gold Ridge.

GOLD RIDGE PTA INFORMATION

The PTA is working hard to make the 2018-2019 school year a success. Click on the link for information on how to stay in touch with what's going on with the PTA this year.

2018-2019 GOLD RIDGE YEARBOOK

Pre-order your 2018-2019 yearbook today for $20. The price increases on March 1st and the last day to pre-order is April 13th. Click on the link to view the flyer with more information.

ELEMENTARY LUNCH MENU

Help us save paper. Click on the link to see the different ways you can access paperless versions of the monthly lunch menu.

PAYING FOR SCHOOL LUNCH

Click on the link for detailed information about paying for school lunch.

APPLYING FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH

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

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Gold Ridge Elementary has established procedures to ensure student safety and an orderly transition during arrival and dismissal. Click on the link for detailed information.

BICYCLE OR SCOOTER TO SCHOOL

If your child would like to ride a bicycle or scooter to school please complete a Bicycle/Scooter Permission Form and submit it to the school office. Permission slips are available in the office or you can click on the link to download and print the form at home.

VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

Visitor and volunteer guidelines have been put in place to ensure student safety and to minimize disruption during classroom instruction. Click on the link for detailed information.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE & INDEPENDENT STUDY AGREEMENTS

All student absences must be reported to the school office. An Independent Study Agreement can be filled out in advance for a planned absence of at least 5 consecutive school days. Click on the link for detailed information about reporting daily absences and about Independent Study Agreements.

HAVE YOU MOVED?

If you have moved, please stop by the office to update your information. Click on the link for details

PARENT CO-OP PRESCHOOL

Click on the link to learn about our Parent Co-Op Preschool.

Director of Family Engagement and Support Services earns state leadership award

Folsom Cordova's Director of Family Engagement and Support Services, Linda Burkholder, received an Inspirational Leadership Award .

Folsom Middle student council donates school supplies to White Rock Elementary

Folsom Middle School found themselves with a surplus of school supplies after winning a contest, so the student council decided to give the supplies to another school, White Rock Elementary.

Vista del Lago High capacity update: Board approves temporary cap

Q&A: FCUSD schools closed Nov. 16

Open House events: Homeschool program

State of our Schools event brings staff and community leaders together

At our first annual, State of our Schools event, we had the opportunity to thank our community partners, show them how their involvement contributes to student success and encourage their continued involvement.

More Folsom Cordova students meeting, exceeding state standards

Folsom Cordova students continue to make gains in literacy and math, outpacing average performance locally and across California, according to state test results released this week.

CHS seniors get on-the-spot acceptance to college at HBCU fair

Nine seniors from Cordova High received college acceptance letters, with a total of 28 letters between the group of students that attended the U-CAN Historically Black College and University Fair.

VIDEO: Cordova High remembers 9/11 victims with flag tribute

The AF JROTC Color Guard and Cadets at Cordova High paid tribute to the the victims who lost their lives seventeen years ago in the 9/11 attacks this past Tuesday morning Sept. 11.

Schools 'Color the World with Kindness'

Schools participated in various welcoming, inclusive activities throughout the week promoting kindness and character.

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Mission #InspireTheFuture accomplished

Students from our Rancho Cordova elementary, middle, and high schools were treated to a surprise landing by the Sacramento County Sheriff Department's Huey Helicopter at Dave Roberts Community Park.

VIDEO: Beloved School Bus Driver Ms. Betty has been busing students to school for over four decades

Betty Summers, fondly known to many as Ms. Betty just started her forty-fourth year busing students to school for Folsom Cordova Unified School District.