Principal’s Message
We are so grateful for all of your parent volunteer efforts, support, and participation in our various organizations, family events, and learning opportunities.
Thank you to those who took the time to respond to Mr. Tarekere, SSC/ELAC President, with your feedback for the upcoming school year.
This week parents attending our School Site Council / ELAC meetings had an opportunity to discuss your feedback, and made suggestions for potential school goals for next year. This feedback will be incorporated into Grimmer School’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2017-2018 school year, as we work toward continued academic improvement for all students.
These were the first opportunities for parent participation in this important process. Please consider joining us for our joint School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee meeting on April 11, 2017 at 3:00 pm to review and approve the final document. As mentioned, your input is very important as we serve your children’s academic needs here at Grimmer.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nye
CROSS WALK Safety
SLOW DOWN, BE AWARE OF PEDESTRAINS!
Please watch for children in the cross walk. Always follow the directions of the crossing guards and cross in the cross walk ONLY. Together we can keep everyone safe.
HELP!! WE ARE IN DESPARATE NEED OF NOON SUPERVISORS!
Circumstances have changed, and three of our noon supervisors are no longer available during lunchtime.
This is a commitment for just a little over one hour a day, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:45 am – 12:00 pm, and on Wednesdays 10:45 am – 12:00 pm.
If you are interested in helping with safety during lunchtime, please contact our office ASAP! Thank you in advance for considering.
2017-2018 Enrollment Timeline
Feb 13 Reservations form sent home for continuing students
Feb 15-Mar 29 Online Priority enrollment for new TK-K
April 24 – May 5 Intra-District Transfer for Continuing Students. Pick up form at any school site and return completed form to home school.
April 24 – May 5 Incoming & Outgoing Inter-District Tranfers for Continuing Students. Outgoing pick up form at Student Support Services. Incoming pick up form at student school district
May 8 - 12 Language Immersion Intra-District tranfer
Forms available at Grimmer
May 8 - ongoing Enrollment for new TK-6th grade students
May 22 – Jun 2 Intra-District Transfer for NEW Students, pick up form at home school
Language Immersion Forms
Language Immersion Intra-District Transfer forms will be available for new students at program sites May 8th-12. Completed forms must be turned by May 12th to the district office, Student Support Services Department. Parents do not need an appointment to turn in their forms. You may just drop it off in the Student Support Services department.
Spanish Dual Immersion
Incoming Kindergarten Information Night
Join us for a presentation about the Spanish Dual Immersion Program and how it can help provide students with fluency and literacy in two languages.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
At Mission Valley ROP (Board Room)
5019 Stevenson Boulevard
TK & KindergartenRegistration
For new Kinder and TK students for 2017-2018, Parents will be able to make appointments online starting midnight February 8th. Parents/legal guardians can book enrollment appointments online at the FUSD website, http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/Page/25604.
Reservation Forms for 17/18 School Year are Due NOW!
If you have not already done so, please return the bright yellow 5x8 postcard which is the actual 2017-2018 Reservation form. The yellow card must be turned into the office along with two proofs of residency immediately. Please fill out the card completely as instructed in order to complete your child’s reservation for next year. If the card and proofs are not turned in by March 10th, your child’s name may not be on a class list for 2017-2018.
Book Fair
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Grimmer March 20-24. Please contact Librarian, Patti Young at or 510-656-1250, ext. 42061 to volunteer.
Library Volunteers Always Welcome!
The library is always in need of parent volunteers to help with shelving, simple book repairs and more! No experience necessary! The library is open from 8:20 AM to 3:15 PM Tuesday through Friday.If you are interested in volunteering on a regular or drop-in basis, please contact Patti Young or by calling 510-656-1250, extension 42061.
LOST AND FOUND
Please check the Lost and Found bin for items your student has lost this year. The Lost and Found items are located in the blue benches in the hallway next to the office. All items remaining in the lost and found will be donated over Spring Break (April 14th – 21st).
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD NUTRITION
Lunch is made available to allstudents, including Kindergarten students. Please check with your school's office for meal times.Kindergarten students are eligible to applyfor the Free and Reduced Meal Program. Applications are available at your school's office, at the district office, and online at:
http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2207091711494122
Parents of 6th Grade Students
California State Law requires that students entering the 7th grade must submit official proof that they are up to date with their immunizations. In preparation for Junior High School, you can provide proof to your Elementary School Site up until the last day of school. Even if you think your child already received this shot, you still need to bring in valid proof. If you previously had a Personal Beliefs Immunization exemption for your child, they are no longer valid when entering 7th grade.
The final date TO SUBMIT immunization records (including required Whooping Cough / TDAP boosters) to your elementary school is:
Thursday June 15th, 2017
After this date, you must WAIT until August and take the official record of vaccinations to the Junior High your child will be attending.
Valid proof must show:
1) Type of shot given
2) Date of shot given
3) Providers signature / stamp
Your child cannot receive a class schedule or attend Junior High until all immunization requirements are met. If parents have not provided proof to their Jr. High School by the first day of school, the student CANNOT attend school. For more information, please see attached FUSD flyer.
Message from the Superintendent
On February 8th, the FUSD Board of Education adopted a Student Safety Resolution stating that all Fremont students are entitled to a public education, regardless of their parents’ actual or perceived national origin, citizenship, or immigration status.
This resolution re-affirms theFremont Unified School District’s Stance against discrimination, bullying and harassment in and out of the classroom. Fremont Unified is committed to the success ofallstudents, irrespective of their ability, beliefs, ethnicity, gender identification, immigration status, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. A copy of the Resolution is available athttp://bit.ly/FUSDStudentSafety is attached.
Every student has the right to attend school in a safe and secure environment. Our district, schools and community have an obligation to promote a mutual respect that supports dignity and equality. To that end, Fremont Unified has policies, procedures and practices in place that are designed to reduce and eliminate discrimination and harassment, as well as to quickly address incidents when they occur.
I encourage any student who believes they have been subjected to any form of harassment, including acts based on race, color, or national origin, by District staff, students, or a third-party, to contact a school administrator. All reports will be taken very seriously and investigated thoroughly.
By working together to respect and embrace the diversity that makes Fremont such a unique and special community, every student will receive the educational opportunity they deserve.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jim Morris
Superintendent
California School Dashboard
Beginning in mid-March,the California Department of Education is field testing a new website designed to help families’ access important information about K–12 districts and schools. Called theCalifornia School Dashboard, the site features easy-to-read reports on multiple measures of school success, including test scores, graduation rates, English Learner progress and suspension rates. The Dashboard is part of California's new school accountability system. It is the next step in a series of major shifts in public education that have raised the bar for student learning, transformed testing and placed the focus on equity for all students. To learn more about California's accountability and continuous improvement efforts, visit theCDE Dashboard Web pageor the district website athttp://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/Page/32350.
California earned income tax credit opportunity for Parents and Teachers
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a statewide campaign to benefit eligible families and provide free tax preparation services. Valuable online tools are available to help determine eligibility and guidance regarding where Californians can access free tax help. You will find flyers and other tools at CalEITC4Me.org.
Fremont Unified School District
Resolution No. 016-1617
Student Safety Resolution
Whereas, all children in the United States are entitled to equal access to a public elementary and secondary education, regardless of their parents’ actual or perceived national origin, citizenship, or immigration status; and
Whereas, education has played a critical role in furthering cross-cultural understanding to strengthen our society; and
Whereas, Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) does not tolerate discrimination and is committed to the success of all students irrespective of their ability, beliefs, ethnicity, gender identification, immigration status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status; and
Whereas, FUSD has the responsibility to educate and protect the educational rights of all children who live in our community; and
Whereas, our community benefits from a rich network of culturally competent organizations and service providers with expertise in addressing the needs of immigrant communities; and
Whereas, California law and FUSD policy provides for protection of the educational rights of all students within District boundaries, and it is our goal to ensure the immediate enrollment of all students including children who are new to the country; and
Whereas, the FUSD Board of Education is concerned about the safety and security of all the district’s students and families including immigrant youth and families; and
Whereas, school attendance should be encouraged and sensitive locations, such as schools, should be safe sanctuaries for students and families; and
Whereas, any immigration enforcement action at schools and other sensitive locations should be discouraged; and
Whereas, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) generally prohibits school districts from providing third parties, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), information about students contained in student records. More specifically, unless another exemption provided by law applies, FERPA generally prohibits school districts from disclosing personally identifiable information in a student’s educational records to outside agencies without written parental consent, judicial order, or a lawfully-issued subpoena; and
Therefore be it
Resolved, that principals and school staff are encouraged to work with and support families and students who express concern about immigration enforcement actions, including students who may not be attending because of such concerns;
Resolved, that FUSD schools be considered sanctuaries for students to the fullest extent allowed by law, and that the District be considered a safe haven;
Resolved, that FUSD will allocate resources and offer professional development to staff that supports and promotes diversity, inclusion, and the values of a multi-cultural society;
Resolved, that the Board of Trustees reaffirm the authority of the Superintendent to protect the data and identities of students who may be adversely affected by any future federal policies or executive action that attempts to collect any personally identifiable information, to the fullest extent provided by law;
Resolved, that that the District does not and will not ask about any student’s immigration status or collect information regarding any student’s and/or family’s immigration status when enrolling students in the District;
Resolved, that the governing board of FUSD reaffirms its commitment to educating all children and promoting understanding, inclusiveness, compassion, and kindness to all students, families and staff at all district school sites.
Passed and Adopted at a meeting of the Fremont Unified School District Governing Board held in Fremont, California, on the 8th day of February, 2017.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
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Ann Crosbie, President Yang Shao, Vice President
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Michele Berke, Clerk Larry Sweeney, Member
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Desrie Campbell, Member Brendan Wu, Student Member