Welcome To Our School Blog!
Message From Our FORCE Staff
August 23, 2019
We hope that you and your children had a wonderful week here on The Farm! It was a warm one, but we made it through and are hoping for cooler weather next week! Students are getting more settled into their learning environments and beginning to really show their teachers the awesome things they can do. It is always exciting to see the growth of our students from day 1 as we roll along, all the way to May! Our teachers are also finishing up with beginning of the year assessments and can now truly focus on meeting every student's needs and give their students an enriching and fun educational environment!
Our hope is to keep this blog updated weekly so that you can be informed of upcoming events, news, happenings, and important information regarding Fiddyment Farm Elementary and the great experiences your child will be having here at our school this year.
In this blog you will find school updates, important safety reminders, PTC information, acknowledged students and staff, after school enrichment info, community event flyers, and our school lunch menu!
We love feedback from parents on suggestions on how to keep our school amazing! Have any concerns or any new ideas? - Please share them with us and answer our short survey!
As always, we want to thank our community of parents and guardians for supporting Fiddyment Farm School, our students, and our staff!
Have a wonderful weekend and a fabulous week coming up!
Ryan Poulsen - Principal
&
Fiddyment Farm Staff
Our school mission is to maximize learning for each member of our FORCE!
We are the F.O.R.C.E.
F - Focused O - Organized R - Respectful C - Compassionate E - Encouraging
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Check out our RCSD Fiddyment Website for all School and Staff Info!
Monday - August 26 - Early Release Schedule
Wednesday - August 28 - Wookie Wednesday FORCE Ticket Drawing
Friday - August 30 - Happy Birthday Mrs. Dyas!
Wow - it's already that time of year to start talking about Fiddyment's BIGGEST and best event of the year - Our 2nd Annual GLOW Dance-A-Thon! Last year was a HUGE success, the students had an absolute blast dancing with glow shirts and accessories in the dark! And we raised a wonderful amount of money to fund our school programs and enrichment!
The THEME for this year!
LET'S LIGHT UP THE WORLD!
DATE - Friday - September 20th!
Information packets were sent home today with all the info you need about getting donations, the event details, and prizes the students can win! It's going to be AMAZING!!!
Check out more details below!!
Our main priority for having a wonderful environment for students to learn in is, to keep them SAFE!
And that starts as soon as they arrive at school, all the way to when they leave our campus for the day!
We promise to do our part with proper student supervision, preparing students for emergency situations, and responding to student needs - however, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How can you help? Most of all, you can help out with drop off and pick up! We need all parents/guardians to adhere to proper safety procedures of the parking lot, and most of all, be courteous to each other out there!
PLEASE...
1. Always give the right away to walking students and family members - please don't be in so much of a hurry, that you are willing to put walking or biking children's safety in jeopardy!
2. Always observe the proper flow of traffic in the parking lot. There are arrows and signs everywhere - do not be someone who breaks the rules, just to save yourself a few seconds of waiting!
3. Always pull forward in the loop - it is not fair to make others wait behind you because you want to sit and wait in a certain spot - please consider others, as you would want them to consider you!
4. NEVER park in the loop or the parking lot lane - this hinders and holds up traffic immensely, and also drives everyone else who is following the rules, to be very upset - if you need to park to exit your vehicle to walk with or pick up your child - please park in the lot in an appropriate parking stall!
5. MOST IMPORTANT - DRIVE SLOWLY and FOLLOW THE LAW at all times!
GOOD NEWS!!! (OLD NEWS)
A rep from Roseville City came out on Thursday morning to take a traffic report of the intersection of Hayden Parkway and Quincy/Solstone - and she reported that she is going to push for more signage and a Crossing Guard stationed there for before and after school!!!
BETTER NEWS!!!(NEW NEWS)
We got an email today from the city of Roseville traffic division that informed us that they are now recommending a 4 way stop at that intersection with a crosswalk!!!! - YAY!
We appreciate you taking these tips in mind as we go throughout the school year, and your partnership in keeping our traffic flow as smooth and successful as possible - and most of all, keeping our student SAFE!
Popcorn Fridays
And that starts as soon as they arrive at school, all the way to when they leave our campus for the day!
We promise to do our part with proper student supervision, preparing students for emergency situations, and responding to student needs - however, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How can you help? Most of all, you can help out with drop off and pick up! We need all parents/guardians to adhere to proper safety procedures of the parking lot, and most of all, be courteous to each other out there!
PLEASE...
1. Always give the right away to walking students and family members - please don't be in so much of a hurry, that you are willing to put walking or biking children's safety in jeopardy!
2. Always observe the proper flow of traffic in the parking lot. There are arrows and signs everywhere - do not be someone who breaks the rules, just to save yourself a few seconds of waiting!
3. Always pull forward in the loop - it is not fair to make others wait behind you because you want to sit and wait in a certain spot - please consider others, as you would want them to consider you!
4. NEVER park in the loop or the parking lot lane - this hinders and holds up traffic immensely, and also drives everyone else who is following the rules, to be very upset - if you need to park to exit your vehicle to walk with or pick up your child - please park in the lot in an appropriate parking stall!
5. MOST IMPORTANT - DRIVE SLOWLY and FOLLOW THE LAW at all times!
GOOD NEWS!!! (OLD NEWS)
A rep from Roseville City came out on Thursday morning to take a traffic report of the intersection of Hayden Parkway and Quincy/Solstone - and she reported that she is going to push for more signage and a Crossing Guard stationed there for before and after school!!!
BETTER NEWS!!!(NEW NEWS)
We got an email today from the city of Roseville traffic division that informed us that they are now recommending a 4 way stop at that intersection with a crosswalk!!!! - YAY!
We appreciate you taking these tips in mind as we go throughout the school year, and your partnership in keeping our traffic flow as smooth and successful as possible - and most of all, keeping our student SAFE!
Parent Teacher Club (PTC)
We truly value the partnership between the school and our families, and no one fosters that better than our Fiddyment Farm Parent Teacher Club! The parents/guardians that help volunteer with school events and activities are very special and very much appreciated!
We are looking forward to another year of wonderful events coming up this year, some that help fund special projects/enrichment/activities at the school, and some that just help to bring our community together!
Here are some awesome events/activities that PTC organizes and puts on:
Dance A Thon (Like a jogathon, but more fun!)
Harvest Festival
Scholastic Book Fair
Spring Carnival
Father-Daughter Dance
Mother-Son Night Out
Skate Nights
Dine Outs
Harvest Festival
Scholastic Book Fair
Spring Carnival
Father-Daughter Dance
Mother-Son Night Out
Skate Nights
Dine Outs
Popcorn Fridays
In order for these events to occur and give our students and families a valuable community experience, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We still have a vacancy at PTC President on our PTC Board, and we still need parents/guardians to head committees for certain events, otherwise we may have to cancel them!
If you are able to help out the PTC with volunteering - please email the current board members at:
If you would like more info about our fabulous PTC which includes calendars, link to spirit wear purchase, and staff information - check out their website!
Like them on Facebook for reminders and info as well!
Where do the funds go that is raised from events? Glad you asked - check out below just a few of the awesome things that our families help fund with their generosity!
School Assemblies
Technology
School Musical
Extra PE and Music Materials
Library Books
Community Events
Teacher Classroom Supplies
Extended Curriculum and Conferences
Project Lead the Way Funding
Check out the August Edition of the PTC Newsletter with some info on upcoming events and information to start off the year!
We would LOVE your help! If you are interested in volunteering here at Fiddyment Farm, please click on the link to our district website - Volunteer Policy Page. There you will find information about the policy, the difference between Category I and Category II Volunteer, and all the needed paperwork in PDF form to get started! - Thank you for your time!
Each Friday is spirit day - students and staff are encouraged to wear their school spirit shirts, or sport the school colors - black and gold! The class with the most students to sport their spirit for the day, wins the coveted "Spirit Stick" as a reward, to keep in their classroom for a week! This week, with 97% of her class sporting Spirit Wear and/or school colors - Mrs. Bews' 4/5 combo class takes the first week with the Spirit Stick! - Way to show that spirit!
Every School SING, we acknowledge some amazing FORCE students here at Fiddyment who consistently demonstrate our character traits, of being FOCUSED, ORGANIZED, RESPECTFUL, COMPASSIONATE, AND ENCOURAGING!
For our 1st full School SING of the year, we have some awesome FOCUSED students being acknowledged!
Check them out below!!
KINDERGARTEN
Mrs. Bogert/Evans
- Samantha B. - Samantha was working on something very difficult and she never gave up. She stayed focused and really put in some effort. Way to go Samantha!
Mrs. Dyas
- Amelia M. & Jace P. - In Room 4, Amelia is a great role model for her classmates. She is always following directions and making smart choices. Jace is a really focused, respectful listener. He makes his classmates feel important by listening to them with his eyes & ears.
Mrs. Ely
- Grayson G. - In Room 1 we are recognizing Grayson for being so FOCUSED! He comes to school ready to learn and do his best. Way to go, Grayson! We are so proud of you!
- Eva D & Harper E. - In Room #11 we have two friends that are super FOCUSED! Great job Eva and Harper, keep it up!!!
- Arianna H. - Arianna is always focused when we are learning. She pays attention to directions and is a role model to help others at her table to do the right thing. I can always count on her to know the right thing to do!
- Owen F. & Brooklyn D. - In room 10 we are honoring Owen & Brooklyn for being FOCUSED members of the kindergarten FORCE! Way to go!
1ST GRADE
Miss Johnson
- Abigail L. - Room 8 is so proud of Abby (Abigail) for being so focused in class! She's the first person to put up the quiet sign and remind her classmates to listen. Thank you for being a great example!! :)
- Eli R. - Eli is being recognized in Room 9 for being focused! Eli comes to school every day and works hard. He tries his best, stays focused and always makes good choices. Thanks, Eli for being such a rockstar!
- Maddi F. - Maddi is very focused in Mrs. Marcoux's class. She tries her best and always participates. Great job Maddi!
- Kalen C. - Ms. Purcell's 1st grade would like to congratulate Kalen for being FOCUSED! Kalen always gets his work done without talking to others, AND he always knows what to do, so he can help others! Way to go Kalen!
2ND GRADE
Mrs. Benato
- David R. - In Room 16 we are recognizing David for a being a FOCUSED student. David is a great role model for his peers and is always finishing his work. He continues to go above and beyond on his assignments and listens during instruction. Way to go, David!
- Evey R. - Evey is a very FOCUSED student in Room 14. She listens to directions and pays attention during lessons, even when there may be distractions. Way to go, Evey!
- Harper S. - Harper is receiving this award for ALWAYS being FOCUSED. From the first day of school, Harper has been on task, following rules, and helping others. I can always count on Harper to be an independent worker. I appreciate Harper's focus! Great Job!
- Sophia D. - Sophia is being recognized for being incredibly focused in the classroom. Sophia does a fantastic job paying attention during lessons and getting her work done without letting anyone distract her. Way to go Sophia!!
3RD GRADE
Mr. Denney
- Brady M. - Brady has started this year like a champ! He is focused in class and pays attention to everything. Brady is a great student and he deserves this first award of the year. Nice job bud!
- Prince D. - Prince has been such a great example of a focused student. He is always on task, doing his best work with a smile on his face. Way to go Prince!
- Sophia D. - Room 20 would like to give a huge shoutout to Sophia for being the model student who demonstrates what a "Focused" should look like. Sophia is always on task and ready to learn. I can always count on her to complete all her assignments and to do her best! Keep up the amazing work, Sophia!
- Trystan O. - Room 25 is recognizing Trystan for being FOCUSED. He works hard in class to always be on task and does his best on every assignment. He is a leader in our class. Keep it up, Trystan!
- Tyler C. - Room 26 would like to recognize Tyler C. for being super FOCUSED! Tyler is always ready to learn, he puts forth his very best every day, and he always has a positive attitude toward EVERYTHING! Tyler is an excellent example of being a FOCUSED student with a wonderful enthusiasm for learning. We are so proud of you, Tyler! Way to go!
4TH GRADE
Mrs. Andrada
- Lillie H. & Daniel T. - Lilie is always paying attention to what her responsibilities are. She is very focused in class during lessons and gives her best everyday! Daniel is extremely focused on his class work. He pays attention during lessons and is focused to completing his work on time.
Mrs. Bews
- Noelle H. - Noelle has started the year off strong. She is constantly focused and gets her her work done in a timely manner. She has set herself up for success and I am so proud of her!
Mrs. Cianci
- Ayanna H. - This week in room 22 we are honoring Miss Ayanna H. as our FOCUSED student of the week. Ayanna sets a great example for her peers by being focus each and every day. Ayanna is always attentive no mater what we are learning. Great job, keep up the great work.
Ms. Pulis
- Austin B. - Austin is a a very FOCUSED 4th grader! He does his best every day. He works hard, completes all of his assignments, and participates in our lessons. Austin is also an amazing friend! He is helpful, kind, and understanding. Austin is FOCUSED in everything he does!!
5TH GRADE
Mrs. Adams
- Jewel A. - Jewel is always focused on learning.
Mrs. Bews
- Michael M. - Michael is a wonderfully focused student. He focuses on his work even when others around him are not! I can always trust that Michael is doing the right thing and getting his work done! Way to go Michael!
Mrs. Grilione
- Riley S. - Riley stays consistently focused on her tasks despite any distractions!
Mrs. Morgan
- Carter M. - Carter is always focused during class, whether it be on reading a book, working a math problem, writing, or whatever else we might be doing. I can always count on him to be a positive role model for his peers. Thank you Carter!
This school year, we are re-focusing our PBIS (Positive Behavior Expectations and Supports) structure to be more simplified for our students. We are going to continue with our character themes of F.O.R.C.E. - Focused, Organized, Respectful, Compassionate, Encouraging, and put more emphasis on good character traits and habits.
On the behavior side, to simplify the "behavior" expectations, we have chosen
Be Safe - Be Responsible - Be Respectful
These are very simple for our students to understand, and are easy to reinforce and celebrate when students follow expectations and make good choices! These 3 main behavior expectations, will also carry over to Chilton Middle School, as they use the same 3.
When students do make good choices and follow behavior expectations, and show great character qualities of the F.O.R.C.E., they will be acknowledged at different times of the year, in different ways, from awards, to FORCE Tickets, to prizes - we want to acknowledge our FORCE students for showing up every day and being a true "FORCE" in our school!
If your child comes home with a FORCE ticket stub - they made a really good choice at school and should be encouraged to continue their positive choices and behaviors in the future!
Our REMIND account is back online this year and we are excited to have another outlet to communicate with our families! Last year we were unable to use it because of district guidelines, but now they have been approved for district and school use again!
The app is downloadable on ios and android and is basically a way to receive text message reminders from the school on upcoming events, with no privacy concerns or personal phone numbers shared.
If you are already signed up from before, you will start getting text reminders soon - and you can always opt out as well.
If you are new to Fiddyment, or new to Remind and you would like to receive school reminders via text, here is how to do it:
If you are you looking for some amazing enrichment opportunities for your child, we have some awesome after school programs starting up in September at Fiddyment! There is a wide range of selection, from Art, Science, Engineering, Coding, and Spanish.
Thank you for reading our blog and supporting Fiddyment Farm Elementary School!
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