The Falcon Flash
Foskett Ranch Elementary Newsletter
August 14, 2019
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL...
Thank you to the 219 families who have updated their parent portal. We need this completed by Friday, August 16th at 4pm at the latest to make sure your student has access classroom technology and can attend field trips.
Back to School Night for Grades 1-5 is on Tuesday, August 20th at 6pm starting in the multipurpose room. Please see the flyer below for more information!
We expect hot temperatures for the next couple of days. Please know that we monitor the temperature and the air quality every hour/two hours to determine if we can have outdoor recess or if we need to have inside recess (temperature too hot or poor air quality).
We are excited for a "soaring" 2019-2020 school year!
PowerSchool Parent Portal
First Day Packets are digital via your PowerSchool Parent Portal. This information will include the Emergency Card, Annual Parent Acknowledgement, the Internet Use Policies and Agreements, etc. We need this important process completed before your student will be able to go on field trips and use district computers and/or Chromebooks.
Log into your account and for each student complete the update process by clicking on "Emergency Card Update" on bottom left side of the screen. Updated all information necessary and once completed, click "Submit." Thank you for updating and completing this information by Friday, August 16 (LAST DAY).
If you need your student's username and password please contact the office. For difficulties logging in please contact the district at parentportalhelp@wpusd.org.
First Day of School Procedures
On the first day of school, all students report directly to their classrooms when the 7:55 bell rings. Teachers will be in their classrooms at 7:55 AM. At the end of the day, parents/guardians can pick their child(ren) up at the classroom area while meeting places are determined and practiced.
From August 15th - August 23rd, parents do not need to register in the office to drop their child(ren) off at the classroom and/or playground or to meet their children outside their classroom at the end of the day. This time will allow families to establish and practice a drop off and pick up locations. Effective August 26th, parents will need to register in the office and obtain a visitor’s sticker when entering campus. Thank you for supporting this procedure.
First Day Absences
If your child will not be in attendance on the first day of school, please call the office immediately at 916-434-5255 to prevent your student being removed from our enrollment.
Important Dates
- 8/5 - Office Opens 7:30am - 4:00pm
- 8/9 - Class Lists Posted 4:00pm
- 8/13 - Kindergarten Back to School Night - 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Parents Only)
- 8/14 - Kindergarten Orientation - 9:30 - 10:30am (Students & Parents)
- 8/15 - First Day of School
- 8/20 - Back to School Night - Grades 1-5 6:00pm
Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
South Parking Lot (near the multipurpose room) - Parents driving students to school use two lanes of the south parking lot (near the multipurpose room) to drop off/pick up students. We ask that parents of students in grades K - 2 use the lane closest to the multipurpose room. Please pull up to the front of the lane before allowing your children to exit/enter the cars. Students using the lane closer to Joiner Parkway proceed to the crosswalk (using the sidewalk) and wait for a supervisor to cross them onto campus.
North Parking Lot (near the Kindergarten playground) - There is one drop off lane in the north parking lot when buses are not dropping off or picking up students. Please pull forward to the sign that indicates the beginning of the drop off lane and drop your child off at the curb. The curb is for drop off only; please drive away after your student exits the cars. The bus has priority in the north lot.
If you would like to observe your child walking through the front gates or into the Kindergarten classroom, we need you to park and escort him/her to that area to allow the drop off/pick up lanes to run efficiently.
Thank you for helping us to maintain a safe and orderly procedure.
Dress Code
Students are to wear clothing that is comfortable, clean and weather appropriate. If a student’s appearance is disruptive to the educational process, parents will be called to assist in correction of the disruption.
- Students may wear hats outside only. Hats need to face forward to shade the face.
- Students must always wear shoes. The shoes must be safe and appropriate for P.E. and outside activities. Any heels must be low and all sandals must have back straps.
- Clothing that exposes the midsection or underclothing is not allowed.
- Spaghetti straps (no less than two finger width), low cut tops, or halter-tops are not allowed.
- Tights and/or shorts are recommended to be worn under dresses for outside activities.
- Clothing and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive or that which advocates racial, ethnic or religious prejudice or use of drugs or alcohol (Western Placer Unified Board Policy AR5132).
- Pants are to be worn above the hip point and need to stay up without a belt. The pant length must be above the ground (no sagging).
- Skirts and shorts shall not be shorter than the tip of the fingers when arms are held at the body’s sides.
- Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. It needs to be natural looking. Style and/or color shall not be disruptive to the learning environment.
- Students may not wear costumes unless there is a planned dress-up day.
- Students shall not wear accessories that could pose a threat to the physical well-being and safety of the student or others. Accessories not allowed include body piercing (except for ears), tattoos/ink markings, make-up, chains, or chokers with studs. Sunglasses may be worn outside only.
Students wearing inappropriate attire or footwear will be sent to the office during recess and will be asked to call their parent/guardian. Students will be given the opportunity to change into appropriate clothing, if available at the site, or request the parent/guardian to bring a change of clothing or footwear. Students will return to class upon meeting dress code standards.
Breakfast and Lunch at School
Breakfast may be purchased at school for $1.75 (30 cents for students who qualify for reduced rate). Students may purchase lunch for $3.00 (40 cents for reduced). Adults for $4.00. Milk can be purchased separately for 50 cents. Students may pay the cashier before school or during the lunch period, or by sending a check to the office. Checks are made payable to Western Placer Unified School District. The My School Bucks System is also in place for you to make online deposits to your students’ accounts at myschoolbucks.com.
Be Safe~Be Respectful~Be Responsible
Our Mission & Vision
Mission:
We expect our staff and students (our Falcons) to perform at high levels academically, behaviorally and socially.
Vision:
At Foskett Ranch, students learn essential skills and knowledge to successfully progress towards college and career readiness.
Website: fres.wpusd.org
Location: 1561 Joiner Parkway, Lincoln, CA, USA
Phone: 916-434-5255