CALIFORNIA SCHOOL PARENT SURVEY 2020-2021

Parents, we need your help! Please take the California School Parent Survey by Sunday, February 28th. 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 to access the survey.

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK: MARCH 1ST - 5TH

Read Across America Week will take place the week of March 1st. Click on the link to view the daily themes, book suggestions, and more!

PICTURE DAY

Every student will have their photo taken on March 10th or March 11th. Click on the link for more information.

SEE'S CANDIES SPRING FUNDRAISER

Support Gold Ridge PTA by participating in the See's Candies Spring Fundraiser. The PTA is raising funds for the 2020/2021 Yearbook. Click on the link to view the available items and to download the order form. Order forms and money are due to your child's teacher or to the school office by Friday, March 12th. Candy will be delivered the week of March 22nd.

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.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING

The final School Site Council meeting of the year will be held virtually on Monday, March 15th at 3:00 PM on MS Teams. Click on the link for more information and to view the agenda.

PTA GENERAL MEETING

The next PTA general meeting will take place on Zoom at 7:00p on Tuesday, March 16th. Click on the link more information. We hope to see you there!

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION 2021-2022

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 REGISTRATION 2021-2022

Click on the link for detailed information on how to register a CURRENT Gold Ridge preschool-4th grade student for the 2021-2022 school year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2021-2022

Click on the link for detailed information about middle school registration for the 2021-2022 school year. The deadline to complete middle school registration has been extended to Friday, February 26th.

K-5TH GRADE STUDENT REGISTRATION 2020-2021

Click on the link for detailed information on how to register a K-5th grade student for the 2020-2021 school year.

EAGLES ART LESSONS 4 & 5

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 Eagles ART Lessons 4 & 5. The deadine to complete both lessons is Friday, April 9th.

EAGLES ART CLASS CONTEST

The deadline to upload pictures of your child with his/her Lesson 4 & 5 art pieces to the Eagles ART Facebook post is FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH. Each class that has 100% student participation will win a small prize. Click on the link for more information.

EAGLE CHARACTER TRAIT AWARDS!

Each week during the month February, 1st-5th grade teachers will identify an Eagle Superstar student from their class who has demonstrated the character trait: Kindness and Compassion. Selected students will receive a character trait award and a special prize. Click on the link to view a video with all the details.

GOLD RIDGE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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

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.

Canen Peterson, named Principal of Mangini Ranch Elementary

A well-known FCUSD school leader, Peterson will open Mangini Ranch Elementary School next school year, 2021-22...

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...