Foothill MS Community Memo
January 12, 2021
This short newsletter contains a few very important updates. Next week we will adjust our schedule to make up for last Monday's school holiday with next week's school holiday. It is important to remind our students that class meetings (on Zoom or Google Meet) are private and follow all our acceptable user agreement--full details below.
There is a virtual visit with me this Friday, which follows our District Board meeting, so feel free to bring questions. Lastly, an update on our picture days the end of this month. If you previously purchased a package you will just need to sign up for an appointment time still. On the package selection page scroll to the very bottom and select the ID card choice only.
Sincerely your principal,
~Mrs. Vaiana
Schedule change next week on Tuesday
ODD only
Classes: 1st, 3th, 5th, and 7th period
Wednesday, January 20:
Advisory class only (9am)
Thursday, January 21:
Classes: 1st, 3th, 5th, and 7th period
Friday, January 22:
Classes: 2nd, 4th, and 6th period
IMPORTANT information for your student--filming or photographing and posting online classes
Yesterday a student in one of our classes took a screenshot of the class meeting and posted it on the internet. This is a violation of the Acceptable User Agreement for electronic usage in MDUSD schools. Additionally it breaks CA Education Code 51512 (see below).
Please speak with your child and let them know that if something like this occurs they should report it to their parent/guardian, and school personnel (teachers, counselor, admin, or staff) so we address it. It is admirable that students look out for one another and alert staff. It is difficult to engage online but we do not want students worried about their interactions.
It is important this is a learning opportunity but also know that we will follow-up with consequences which may include removal of all electronic access.
If you have further questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Thank you,
Mrs. Vaiana
ED CODE 51512 (ENACTED BY STATS. 1976, CH. 1010.)
The Legislature finds that the use by any person, including a pupil, of any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom of the elementary and secondary schools without the prior consent of the teacher and the principal of the school given to promote an educational purpose disrupts and impairs the teaching process and discipline in the elementary and secondary schools, and such use is prohibited. Any person, other than a pupil, who willfully violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Any pupil violating this section shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
This section shall not be construed as affecting the powers, rights, and liabilities arising from the use of electronic listening or recording devices as provided for by any other provision of law.
Virtual Visit w/ Principal Vaiana this Friday, 8am, January 15, 2021
Join Zoom Meeting https://mdusd.zoom.us/j/81244558700?pwd=aWJmb2hsQW90TFlYeXcyMEJSV0kxdz09
Meeting ID: 812 4455 8700
Passcode: 778189
Repost: Dates for FMS and MDUSD
- January 13, 6pm: MDUSD Board Meeting click here for information
- January 20, 7pm: Foothill PFA Meeting (information sent from the PFA through Konstella)
- January 26, 3pm: Foothill MS School Site Council Meeting
- January 27, 6pm: MDUSD Board Meeting click here for information
Repost: School Pictures at Foothill: Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28 (3-6pm)
Appointments are required. If you made one in December you will need to make a NEW appointment. IF you previously purchased a package scroll to the appointment sign up page to the bottom and select "ID Card and Yearbook Photo Only NO CHARGE"
ALL students must have a current ID when they return to campus. These pictures are for the school ID cards and the Yearbook photos.
Available appointment times are:
- Wednesday, January 27, 3pm-6pm (Multiuse Room)
- Thursday, January 28, 3pm-6pm (Multiuse Room)
We will have safety measures including social distancing.
All persons will need face coverings.
Students will remove face covering while pictures are taken.
Signs will clearly mark the pathway, which will include distancing and directions.
Visit our website to select a date and time.
In the center above the schedule, click on the reservation link.
Or go to the photographer site for time and payment for packages. When you purchase a packet please bring a copy of the confirmation or show it electronically.
You do not need to purchase a package to get the ID card. When signing up for the appointment scroll to the bottom to select ID card and Yearbook photo.
Home of the Griffins
Website: foothill.mdusd.org
Location: 2775 Cedro Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: 925-939-8600
Twitter: @FoothillGriffin