Friday, March 27, 2020

News from the FORCE - March 27, 2020


Welcome To Our School Blog!
Message From Our FORCE Staff
March 27, 2020


Happy Friday FORCE Families!

We hope that you, your loved ones, and everyone close to you is healthy, safe, and learning to make the best of what this new sense of "normal for now" is throwing at all of us.  Our entire staff has been in contact with each other for the past 2 weeks, and besides planning for what's to come, the main theme throughout is how much we truly miss our students, their laughter, and their joy of learning!  Many teachers have already begun to connect with their students online via virtual meetings or through email, and keeping us connected through all of this is vital!  We truly miss our close bond with our amazing families as well, and the wonderful routine of rapport we had with this community.  


As you most likely already know if you got the communication from Superintendent Garcia, is that the school closure will be extended at least through May 1st, with a hopeful start date of May 4th to finish out the school year on campus and get back to a sense of normalcy before summer break!  As mentioned before, our entire staff has been working diligently to prepare for distance learning should the closure go past Spring Break, and now that we know that it is, we are ready to rock and roll and make the experience as awesome as possible for our students and families!  We are also planning for the contingency that the closure could possibly extend all the way to the end of the school year, as we cross our fingers that it doesn't.  Our teachers have all set up Google Classrooms and have been working their tails off to create lessons and plans to deliver them to students in an organized and connected matter with a mix of of all things digital and virtual.

If you haven't gotten an invitation from a teacher to sign up for their google classroom, they should be sending something out to you early next week.  We also have a plan in place for deployment of chromebooks for those who need it, as well as getting your child's classroom curriculum materials from their desks, back into their hands to use at home as we move forward - more info on that as you scroll down in the blog. 

Please remember, that we are all in this together and we will help guide and support you and your children through this unprecedented and unique way of learning.  We hope to see many of our families giving their teachers and support staff a friendly hello from their driveway or sidewalk on Monday as we connect with you via our Fiddy Drive By Parade - Check out more info below! 

As always, we want to thank our community of parents and guardians for supporting Fiddyment Farm Elementary School, our students, and our staff!  Stay healthy, stay safe, and take care!

Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!

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

    Follow Our Story - Click the circle links: 

    Check out our RCSD Fiddyment Website for all School and Staff Info!

    Coming Up Next Week!
    March 30th  - April 3
    Monday - March 30  - Fiddyment Staff Drive By Parade - 11:00am
    Tuesday  - March 31  - Chromebook Deployment for families in need - Pick up @ Orchard Ranch between 8:00am and 4:00pm
    Wednesday - April 1 - Student Supplies Deployment (Schedule for pickup time to be sent out on 3/30/20)
    Thursday - April 2 -Student Supplies Deployment (Schedule for pickup time to be sent out on 3/30/20)
    Friday. - April 3 Student Supplies Deployment (Schedule for pickup time to be sent out on 3/30/20)

    The Week Beyond!
    April 6 - April 10
    Don't focus on school!
    Just have fun and enjoy your friends and family!
    Check out the latest updates on school closure, continuous learning, and support from the Roseville City School District


    (Message from Superintendent Garcia sent this week)
    To Our Parents, Children, and Staff
    Thank you for your trust and patience as we work together to navigate this ever-changing situation in our nation.

    Schools in the Roseville City School District will remain closed through May 1, 2020, t
    o slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. This is a unified decision made in consultation with the Placer County Health Officer and the Placer County Office of Education. We hope to have students return to our schools on May 4, 2020.  However, teachers and parents must plan for the genuine possibility that schools remain closed through the end of the school year. 

    Continuous learning for all students will begin on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  You will receive a communication from your principal on Monday, March 30, to schedule an instructional materials pickup from your child's school before Spring Break.  Additionally, if you require a device to access online lessons and materials, please click on the RCSD Technology Deployment link for dates, times, locations, and the Student Mobile Device Loaner Agreement.  The loaner devices are for those students who have no other means to access online lessons and content.  Meal service will continue as planned for March 30 - April 3.  Please click on the Parent Resources tab located at the top right corner of the RCSD Continuous Learning website for additional information related to school closures. 

    As our district community navigates this difficult time, we must continue to follow the "shelter-in-place" order issued by Governor Newsom and stay home except for essential activities.

    We all want children back in school and for our communities to return to normalcy as soon as possible. But not at the risk of their health and safety. Information is changing rapidly, and we will continue to update our website regularly, so make sure to bookmark rcsdk8.org and RCSD Continuous Learning for the most up-to-date information and resources.

    I greatly appreciate your patience and hope you and your family stay safe and healthy.

    Respectfully,
    Derk
    Derk Garcia, Superintendent
    1050 Main Street, Roseville, CA 95678
    (916) 771-1600 ext.50130 dgarcia@rcsdk8.org | @derk_garcia


    Now that we know our school closure will be extended beyond Spring Break, we need to get school supplies in the hands of our students so they can truly sink their teeth into their continuous learning!

    Mr. Poulsen sent out an email regarding Chromebook Loan Program Deployment for those students who need one or families who need more than one.  Just a reminder that this will be:

    Chromebook Pickup - ONLY for those in need:

    TUESDAY - March 31st - 8:00am - 4:00pm window @ ORCHARD RANCH!

    We also know that students need the materials they left in their desks and the items that teachers want them to have moving forward.  We have a plan in place to get student materials to them, that will take place next week:

    Student Material Pickup 

    WEDNESDAY (April 1), THURSDAY (April 2), FRIDAY (April 3)

    This will be split up by last name and chunked up throughout the 3 days to ease congestion.

    A more detailed message regarding supply pickup and an exact schedule of pickup times for families will be coming on:
    MONDAY - March 30th! - Check your email!!!!




    Thank you for reading our blog and supporting Fiddyment Farm Elementary School!
    The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education.  District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.






    Friday, March 6, 2020

    News From the FORCE - March 6, 2020


    Welcome To Our School Blog!
    Message From Our FORCE Staff
    March 6, 2020


    Happy Friday FORCE Families!

    We made it smoothly through our first full week of Trimester 3 and spring is definitely in the air!  We had a great week this week with fantastic weather, Spring Pictures, School SING, Student Recognition, and capping it off tonight with our annual Father Daughter Dance!


    Next week, there is a ton of happenings here on The Farm!  We have our Wild Things Assembly on Monday - everyone's favorite assembly to see exotic animals.  Next week we also have our annual Chik-Fil-A Dine out on Tuesday, a couple awesome field trips, and some fantastic rewards to classrooms that worked so hard at earning donations for Pennies for Patients!!!  Have you heard how much we raised????  Scroll down for the total - unreal!!!!  In fact, there is a ton of stuff to read through this week, including a reminder on how the school and the district are working hard to prevent the spread of illnesses.  

    Our hope with this blog is to try to keep it 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. 


    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 week!

    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

      Follow Our Story - Click the circle links: 

      Check out our RCSD Fiddyment Website for all School and Staff Info!

      Coming Up Next Week!
      March 9 - 13
      Monday - March 9  - "PLC" Monday Early Release Schedule
      Monday - March 9  - Happy Birthday Ms. Pulis (Sunday 3/8)
      Monday - March 9  - Happy Birthday Mrs. Adams
      Monday - March 9  - Wild Things Assembly
      Monday - March 9  - After School Enrichment - "Young Rembrandts"

      Tuesday - March 10 - School Musical Practice
      Tuesday - March 10 - After School Enrichment - "Early Engineers"
      Tuesday - March 10 - Chik-Fil-A Dine Out!

      Wednesday - March 11 - 3rd Grade (Jackson/Williams) Field Trip to Bernhard Museum
      Wednesday - March 11 - After School Enrichment - "Spanish"

      Thursday- March 12 - 3rd Grade (Harless/Denney/Schmidt) Field Trip to Bernhard Museum
      Thursday- March 12 - School Musical Practice
      Thursday- March 12 After School Enrichment - "Mad Science"
      Thursday- March 12 - Information Night for Riego Creek Parents - Fiddyment Multi - 6pm

      Friday - March 13   -After School Enrichment - "Spanish"
      Friday - March 13  -After School Enrichment - "Honeycode"

      The Week Beyond!
      March 16 - 20
      Monday - March 16  - "PLC" Monday Early Release Schedule
      Monday - March 16  - School Site Council
      Monday - March 16  - After School Enrichment - "Young Rembrandts"

      Tuesday - March 17 - Jedi Council Student Leadership Meeting
      Tuesday - March 17 - School Musical Practice
      Tuesday - March 17 - After School Enrichment - "Early Engineers"

      Wednesday - March 18 - 2nd Grade - Field Trip to Woodcreek Nature Center
      Wednesday - March 18After School Enrichment - "Spanish"

      Thursday- March 19 - School Musical Practice
      Thursday- March 19 After School Enrichment - "Mad Science"

      Friday - March 20   -Happy Birthday. - Mr. Poulsen
      Friday - March 20   -School SING
      Friday - March 20   -After School Enrichment - "Spanish"
      Friday - March 20  -After School Enrichment - "Honeycode"

      ***SAVE THE DATE***
      Fiddyment Farm Open House! 
      THURSDAY - MARCH 26, 2020 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm


      Unless you are living under a rock, everyone is talking about the Coronavirus.  And rightly so, you have concerns on how to stay safe and keep loved ones safe as well.

      Rest assured we at Fiddyment Farm are following all updated protocols around prevention that have been directed down from our district office and the Placer County Dept. of Health and Human Services.

      Our staff remains vigilant on making sure we follow, and students follow, all guidelines around washing hands frequently, using appropriate sanitation measures with fluids and coughs, putting in extra cleaning/disinfecting practices in the classrooms, including surfaces and shared electronic devices, and encouraging staff and students to remain at home should they show signs or symptoms of being sick.

      For more detailed information on what the district and school sites are doing to take precautions and plan for prevention around Covid-19, please click the link below!



      Our Annual Chik-Fil-A Dine Out Night is coming up!
      TUESDAY - MARCH 10th from 4-7pm!

      We already have 15 staff members signed up to help out throughout the 4-7 window!!!

      WOW - With help from our Fiddyment Farm Families - we raised very close to $9000!!!!

      You are all so awesome - what a wonderful community we live in where people are willing to donate so much to such a wonderful cause as battling childhood cancer!
      WE THANK YOU!!!

      With that said, Mrs. Bews has agreed to cut off 9 inches of her hair as agreed, and Mr. Poulsen will wear a crazy wig all day long sometime next week!

      The winners for the classes that raised the most $ and will win a pizza party are:

      Primary Grades - Mrs. Julian/Schacht - $625
      Upper Grades - Mrs. Andrada - $995
      Dear Fiddyment parents;

           Thank you so much for your support of Jedi Council!  Together we raised $117 in Box Top money and collected over 250 pairs of socks!!

      Jedi Council
      Being a Force for Good

      Have you gotten your Yearbook yet?  
      No....why not?  Now is the time to order!  Don't wait until May when you are scrambling to get the last few we have - grab them while you can!!!

      Just click the link below and enter the FF ID number to gain access to ordering!!!

      Link to Lifetouch:  Lifetouch
      Fiddyment Farm Yearbook ID: 13391320

      For our 3-5 Grade Families
      State Testing is coming up in Spring!
      Check below for an overview of the tests, and check your email for a letter from the school regarding testing as well! - Thank you!



      Gift of Reading was a huge success!!  There were 132 new books donated to our library.  The students who participated had a fun time choosing their book to donate and decorating their circle to add to our library book worm.  Thank you to all the families who sent in donations.  And thank to you all the volunteers who donated their time to help make the book choosing party on Feb. 28 run smoothly.  This year was the best year yet!!


      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!

      Check out the UPDATED MARCH PTC Newsletter with some info on upcoming events and information!



      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 it was  Mrs. Bews' 4th/5th graders with 90% AGAIN representing the black and gold!  They are unstoppable!
      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!

      YESTERDAY at School SING we acknowledged some amazing students for showing that they are COMPASSIONATE towards their peers and school staff!
      Check them out below!!



      KINDERGARTEN

      Mrs. Bogert/Evans
      • Dennis N. Dennis is so aware of his classmates if they are hurt, sad or just in need of a friend. He shows so much care and compassion. You are amazing Dennis!
      Mrs. Dyas
      • Max R.  - In room 4, Max is always kind and caring towards other Fiddyment students.
      Mrs. Manley
      • McKenzie H. - In Room #11 our COMPASSIONATE leader is McKenzie - keep up the great work!!
        Mrs. Moore
        • Leila S. & Lukas M.Leila has been compassionate towards our classroom and school this month. She has spent recess time cleaning up trash to keep our campus beautiful. She is a kind friend who enjoys showing compassion to her friends. Great work Leila.  Lukas has shown compassion on the playground and in the classroom. He is a kind friend and cares about others. He enjoys making his teacher proud by doing his best work on all assignments and reading books on his own! I'm proud of you Lukas!
           
        Mrs. Van Voltinburg
        • Orion W. - In room 10 we are honoring Orion for being a compassionate member of the FORCE! Way to go Orion!


        1ST GRADE

        Mrs. Ely
        • Tommy M. - Thomas is being recognized as a COMPASSIONATE member of our class! He is kind to others, respectful of peers and teachers, and he thinks of others. Way to go, Thomas! We're so proud of you!. 
        Ms. Johnson
        • Livia C. - Livia is always very compassionate! She has a very kind heart and is always happy to help her classmates! Way to go, Livia!!
        Mrs. Julian/Schacht
        • Dalen R. - Dalen is being recognized in Room 9 for being compassionate! Dalen is always caring for others. If anyone is hurt or upset, he comforts them and makes sure an adult knows. He loves to be a helper with our class jobs in the classroom. He is also passionate about caring for animals. Way to go, Dalen!
        Mrs. Marcoux
        • Blake V. -Blake is very compassionate in Room 5. She is caring and kind to all of her classmates. Blake is a wonderful friend. I can always depend on Blake to help any student in our class that is struggling . Great job Blake!
        Ms. Purcell
        • Breanna D. - Ms. Purcell's 1st grade would like to recognize Breanna for being COMPASSIONATE! Breanna is quick to take care of anyone who is hurt or needs help in class. She is so kind and caring! Congratulations Breanna!

        2ND GRADE

        Mrs. Benato
        • Ember R. - In Room 16 we are recognizing Ember for being a compassionate friend.  Ember is quick to check on a student if they have gotten hurt or are upset.  She is always kind to others and enjoys helping her peers.  Thank you for spreading your kindness around our school, Ember! 
        Mrs. Cutter
        • Alessa T. - Alessa was chosen this week as a COMPASSIONATE student in Room 14. She was quick to make our new student feel welcome because of her thoughtfulness and compassion for others. Way to go, Alessa!
        Mrs. Finn
        • Abrielle M.  - Abrielle is receiving the award this month for being COMPASSIONATE. Abrielle goes out of her way to help others in need. She is the first to volunteer for a job in class. She is friendly to others and respects her peers. Thank you for putting your heart into being a compassionate student.
        Ms. Richard
        • Peyton D. - Peyton D. is being recognized for being a compassionate student at Fiddyment Farm. Peyton is a very caring kiddo! He does a great job comforting someone when they are down by saying something positive. I'm so happy to have someone as kind and considerate as Peyton in my class! Way to go Peyton!

        3RD GRADE

        Mr. Denney
        • Gabriella S. - Gabriella is just a great person. She is thoughtful and is a good friend. She shows compassion to her class daily. Great job lady!
        Ms. Harless
        • Avery P. - Avery is a very compassionate student. She is always concerned about her friends, and making sure everyone is included. Good job Avery!
        Mrs. Jackson
        • Amaya M. Room 20 would like to recognize Amaya for being our "Compassionate Student"! Amaya is a wonderful friend! She is kind and patient with everyone she interacts with! Keep up the great work, Amaya!
        Mrs. Schmidt
        • Raphael T. - Raphael is COMPASSIONATE in Room 25! He always uses kind words with others and is willing to help out anytime! Keep it up, Raphy!
        Mrs. Williams
        • Poppy H. & Joshua C - Room 26 would like to recognize Poppy for being super COMPASSIONATE! She is always helping others, she shows empathy when others are having a tough day, and she always comes to class with an amazing, positive attitude towards learning. Poppy greets each person with a smile and a hug, brightening each person's day. We are so proud of you, Poppy, Way to go!  Room 26 would like to recognize Joshua for being super COMPASSIONATE! Joshua has such a wonderful, cheerful attitude towards everything he does. He is always helping others inside and outside of the classroom. Joshua is extremely compassionate towards others around him, and he always seems to know how to brighten our days with his positive attitude and smile. We are so proud of you, Joshua! Way to go!


        4TH GRADE

        Mrs. Andrada
        • Alexis B. -  Alexis is very compassionate to her classmates everyday. She is always very nice and never has a negative thing to say to anyone.  
        Mrs. Cianci
        • Jacob B. - This week our class would like to recognize Jacob B. for being our "COMPASSIONATE" student of the week. Jacob is a student who is compassionate to his peers, kind to everyone and always wants to make others happy. Way to go Jacob!
          Ms. Pulis
          • Aiden M. -Aiden "Marvel" is a very compassionate person. He is the first to notice if someone is having a bad day. He offers to help in any way that he can. His thoughtfulness shines through. Aiden's caring nature makes him a great friend to people of all ages. Aiden "Marvel" is a very COMPASSIONATE 4th grader!

          5TH GRADE

          Mrs. Adams
          • Madison T. -She is a compassionate student and leader in class!
            Mrs. Grilione
            • Vincent L. - Vincent always shows a ton of compassion for others!
            Mrs. Morgan
            • Jacob B. Jacob is a great example of what it looks like to show compassion. He is kind and caring to classmates, and is willing to defend someone and stand up for what's right. His positive, can-do attitude is so helpful in the classroom. Thanks for being so awesome, Jacob!

            School SING will return Friday, March 20th - where we will continue to acknowledge more amazing FORCE students for being COMPASSIONATE to others at school 


            As we begin the second half of the school year, we want to make sure to remind our students and families of our PBIS (Positive Behavior Expectations and Supports) structure to increase positive student behavior.  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!
            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!
            The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education.  District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.