News from the Nest
Principal Newsletter ~ Week of November 28th, 2022
A Message from Mrs. Lucas
Dear Fern Drive Families,
As we head into the holiday season, we have a few opportunities for our fabulous Falcon students to engage in some service projects. If you're doing some holiday shopping during the break and pick up something, you can send the items with your student when we return from break. Thank you for your generosity!
Pathways of Hope:
To assist our Fullerton families in need this season, Collection Boxes for PATHWAYS OF HOPE will be placed at both main entrances of school until November 30th. We are looking for donations of:
- New & unwrapped TOYS
- Gift cards ( to be placed in a designated gift card box at front desk INSIDE the office)
- Books/ coloring items/ paints
- Nonperishable food items: canned foods, pastas, rice, crackers, chips, juices, oatmeal, dried beans, dry milk, fruits etc.
- We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help at the local distribution center on Friday, December 9th from 8:45-12pm @ 611 S. Ford Ave. Please use the sign up below. ***
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E094DA5A82FA4F49-pathways
December HOLIDAY SHOP is approaching!
- P.T.A. is looking for donations of unused gift items for our TK-6th grade Falcons to purchase for their loved ones at the shop. Donated items help to keep costs affordable for our little shoppers.
- We welcome newly purchased or handmade crafted items.
- All donations can be dropped off at the front office by 11/30.
- If you’re a small business owner, be sure to leave your name and IG handle so we can give you a shout out on Instagram and Facebook!!!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Lucas
Go Falcons!
Upcoming Events Calendar
- December 6th-9th ~ Holiday Shop (for students)
- December 9th ~ ELAC Mtg, 11:15 am
- December 15th ~ Trimester 1 Awards Assemblies
- December 17th ~ Holiday Performances
- December 21st ~ Regular school day, dismissal at 2:30 for TK/K and 2:50 for gr. 1-6
- December 22nd ~ Early Release, 1:15 pm for TK-6th
- December 23rd ~ No School
- December 23rd - January 6th ~ Winter Break
- January 9th ~ School Resumes
~ SPIRIT DAYS ~
Every Wednesday is College Colors Day!
Every Friday is Green Day ~ wear our school spirit wear and/or green and white!
A Video Message
Have a wonderful holiday break!
Sixth Grade Camp Fundraiser
If you'd like to help our sixth graders get to Outdoor Ed Camp, please click on the link below to purchase a pizza kit from Little Caesar's! Our fundraiser will end on December 2nd.
Character Trait of the Month ~ Upstander
Being an Upstander means to stand up for someone. To be someones advocate in times of need. Our students are learning to be an Upstander in the classroom and on the playground to help Fern Drive continue to build a warm, inclusive, safe and fun school culture.
#fernstudentsleadtheway
#ferndriveupstanders
Fern Drive PTA
Our Fern Drive PTA is led by our President, Mrs. Kristen Greene. You can reach her via email at kristengreene77@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who has joined PTA! We really appreciate the support.
For clarification, joining PTA can be as much or as a little if a commitment as you choose. We would love for members to attend meetings and volunteer time, but we are more than happy with just the $10 membership purchase.
Please use the QR code below to join PTA today, if you have not already. Go Falcons!
Our Parking Lot and Pick Up Time
- DRIVE SLOWLY in the lot and on Fern Dr and Pico Dr
- BE PRESENT when driving ~ please put your cell phones away during this time
- DROP OFF on the sidewalk side of your car only ~ do not permit your child to exit the car in the passing lane
- DO NOT DART across Fern Dr to turn into our lot ~ I see cars turning left and darting into the parking lot, nearly causing accidents
- BE AWARE of the crosswalks and students/families walking through them ~ pedestrians always have the right of way
- USE the CROSSWALKS and please do not walk haphazardly through the parking lot to parked cars
- STUDENTS SHOULD NOT walk across Fern Drive to get into a car without an adult
Fern Drive Foundation
Hello Falcons!
The Fern Drive Foundation for Education and Techknowledgey is thrilled to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! The Fern Drive Foundation is a volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers, and staff. Our foundation is dedicated to the successful education of our Falcon students. Last year with the help of Apex Leadership we helped raise over 21,000 dollars to help toward our school’s technology fund.
Fern Drive Foundation for Education and Techknowledgy helps create numerous forms of fundraising to give our Falcons the very best education technology available.
Welcome back Falcons, we’re so excited to learn with you. Keep an eye out for our upcoming meetings!
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