Happy April Everyone, spring is in the air! Students have loved being outside in the mornings and being able to start their day playing outside!

This week at Abrams, students from Mrs. Day's 3rd grade class and the Abrams student council were able to participate in a tree dedication ceremony in honor of Arbor Day that was planted out in Abrams front lawn. The students loved being a part of the dedication ceremony!

We have many end of the year activities coming up for students and families. Please check out the flyers below for detailed information about the events.

Please be sure to contact us with any needs or questions. We look forward to all that is to come in the remainder of this school year and the opportunity to work with each of you and help our students continue to learn and grow.

Thank you all for your continued support,

Lois Skaggs and Savannah Smith

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The 2023 Summer Learning Institute (summer school) registration is now open! This program is open to all registered 2022-2023 K-12 students. Students will learn in person from:

· Elementary School: June 12 – July 6, 2023 (Monday – Thursday)

• Locations: Aragon and Mountainside Elementary Schools

· Middle School: June 12 – July 7, 2023 (Monday – Friday)

• Location: Fountain Middle School

· High School:

• Location: Fountain Middle School:

· Session 1: June 12 – June 27, 2023

· Session 2: June 28 – July 14, 2023

· No school on June 19th or July 4th in observance of Juneteenth and Independence Day.

· 8 AM - 12 PM

The deadline to register your student is May 31, 2023

Registration (online only):
- 2023 Summer Learning Institute Registration
- Instituto de Aprendizaje en Verano 2023

Please contact your student's current school of attendance for more information or visit our website at www.ffc8.org

Applications for Out-of-District and Out-of-Zone enrollment for next year are now being accepted. ALL returning students who live outside of our school district or outside of our attendance zone (4000 quarters) must apply every year for consideration for continuing enrollment. last day to submit enrollment is May 15th.

Out of Zone request-

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1677613069/ffc8org/zoalsa80jhtzgzmxbila/23-24Out-of-ZoneEnrollmentRequestFILLABLE.pdf

Out of District request-

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1677613094/ffc8org/smrha6wuijtoam4uxk1d/23-24Out-of-DistrictEnrollmentRequestFILLABLE.pdf

If you have an incoming kindergarten student for next year, the following forms must be filled out as soon as possible and turned in to our front office.

Intent to enroll- https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1677613051/ffc8org/e3c2wzyzoqicrvo4wgfp/23-24INTENTTOENROLLADKFILLABLE.pdf

Kindergarten questionaire-

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1677613036/ffc8org/knfwjp612azbhadffkon/KindergartenQuestionnaire2023Fillable.pdf

• ALL new out-of-district and out-of-zone requests must be received prior to May 15, 2023.
• The above documents are required and will be used for planning purposes for the 2023-2024 school year.
• Forms must be turned in to the school you wish to attend.
• Parents will be notified prior to the end of the school year regarding enrollment acceptance for out-of-zone and out-of-district requests.
• Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year will begin online on June 1, 2023; required in-person registration will occur in the fall prior to the start of school.

FFC8 Registration Page

We love our students, and know that they do best with their learning when they attend school consistently. That being said, we do recognize that illness, appointments, etc. will occur.

Attendance Reminders

Here are some clarifying reminders about our attendance policies.

The following are excused absences:

• Personal illness (if illness exceeds three consecutive days, a doctor’s note is required)

• Death of a relative

• Observance of a religious holiday

• Military block leave- up to 5 school days (with a copy of military orders)

• Doctor, dental, and therapy appointments with proper documentation (If possible, please schedule such appointments after school hours) These are marked unexcused until the note is provided to our front office staff.

• Emergency situations- such cases may be approved by the administration on an individualized basis

Please note that all absences beyond those listed above are considered unexcused.

**For additional information, refer to D8 Board Policy JH or the Abrams Parent Handbook.

If you have any questions/concerns about your child's health and whether they should attend school, please don't hesitate to reach out to Nurse Sheryll.

In the event of inclement weather, including any of the following:

· lightning danger

· extreme winds

· extreme cold

· large amounts of precipitation

Abrams students will be dismissed at the end of the day by the following procedures:

· Bus Students: These students will be escorted to the buses by staff members as long as it is safe to do so.

· Kindergarten Students: These students will be picked up from the doors they enter the school from.

· 1st – 5th grade Walkers: These students will leave from the cafeteria

· 1st – 5th Car Riders: These students will need to be picked up from the gym (these doors are closest to the basketball court) by parents or guardians.

· 1st – 5th Daycare: These students will be in the care of Mesa Daycare staff.

STUDENTS WILL NOT BE DISMISSED UNLESS IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.

Information will be communicated to families via Remind and Facebook status.