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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
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Coming Up Next Week!
March 9 - 13
Monday - March 9 - "PLC" Monday Early Release Schedule
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 - "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 18- After 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!!
- 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!
- 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!!
- 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!
- 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!
- 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!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
- 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!
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