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FPS e-Newsletter for May 20, 2021
- SPOTLIGHT -
Cabinet Column - Substitute Teacher Plan
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Free Summer Meal Pickup Schedule
Fargo Public Schools will provide free meals for children up to age 18 in June and July 2021, thanks to expanded United States Department of Agriculture funding. Breakfast and lunch meals for 7 days will be combined in a food box and distributed weekly. Click here for more details on when and where meals can be picked up.
FPS COVID-19 Data
- NEWSMAKERS -
Holloway Named North Dakota Youth of the Year
Congratulations to Carl Ben Eielson Middle School student Kaija Holloway for being named the North Dakota Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Holloway will receive a $2,500 college scholarship from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and serve as an ambassador for the state. She will also be in the running for the regional and national Youth of the Year awards. To learn more about Holloway and her accomplishments, read this article from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley.
North HOSA Accomplishments
Pictured L to R front are:
- Lauren Leabo, Alena Rinas, first place in community awareness
- Nicolette Rogne
- Brooklyn Champagne, first place in CPR/first aid
- Melinda Chen, second place in dental science
- Fatima Attia, first place in community awareness
Pictured L to R back are:
- Mrs. Tollefson, advisor
- Cari Walker
- Julia Steiner, vice president of community service and first place in research poster
- Abhijna Kavasseri, first place in research and persuasive writing and speaking
- Abby Lind
- Cassidy Exner
- Emily Gorder, first place in CPR/first aid
(Photo courtesy: Jennifer Stiener)
Horace Mann Reading Corp Tutor Honored by Governor
(Photo courtesy: Jaime Aasen)
Large Donation to Support Mental Health Resources
Thank you to the Offutt Family Foundation and R.D. Offutt Company for donating $20,000 to Fargo Public Schools. They presented a check to the District on May 14. Fargo Public Schools will use the funds as part of its Multi-Tiered System of Supports program, which offers academic and behavioral interventions to support student wellness. Specifically, this donation will aid the District in continuing its services related to depression and suicide prevention.
Picture L to R are: Heidi Carlson, RDO employee; Jen Sahr, FPS Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Coordinator; Katie Harmelink, Discovery Middle School counselor.
Staff Recognition Program Nominees
- YOUR FPS -
ESSER Funding Community Survey
Click here for the STUDENT survey.
Click here for the PARENT, GUARDIAN, and COMMUNITY MEMBER survey.
Click here to read more about ESSER funds.
New Credit Card Processing Fee
Beginning July 1, 2021, Fargo Public Schools will implement a $1.00 convenience fee on credit and debit card transactions due to increasing processing costs. Payments made over $200 will incur a 3.99% processing fee for charges not related to student registration, food services, or student activities. This charge will be collected through SchoolPay and be used to offset credit card processing costs. Click here to read more about why this processing fee is being implemented.
Davies Theatre Performance
The Davies High School Theatre Department presents The Addams Family Musical by Andrew Lippa. The musical features all the beloved Addams family characters, just a little older and more modern. Wednesday is now 18 years old and has found herself experiencing a surprising new sensation: she has fallen in love. Lucas Beineke, the object of her affections, comes from a seemingly normal family. In the musical, the families meet to become better acquainted. Wednesday's brother, Pugsley, who has been largely ignored lately, begins to miss the attention his sister previously paid to him and pleads with her to torture him once more. Meanwhile, their mother, Morticia, finds herself conflicted over her ever-maturing daughter’s newfound feelings, while her oblivious father, Gomez, simply wishes things would remain the way they were.
What: The Addams Family Musical
When: May 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and May 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Davies High School Theatre
Tickets cost $8 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets can be purchased on the Fargo Public Schools Box Office website.
Graduation Ceremony Livestream Links
Woodrow Wilson High School, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.
South High School, June 6 at 12:00 p.m.
Davies High School, June 6 at 3:00 p.m.
North High School, June 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Trollwood Summer Programming
Click this link to register.
Click here to view the summer course brochure.
Reminder: Register Your Child for Kindergarten
Register NOW for Fargo Public Schools kindergarten online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/registration. Your child must be age 5 by July 31, 2021 to attend school in the fall.
Click here to learn more about the registration process and sign your student up for school in the fall of 2021!
If you do not know which school your child will attend, call 701.446.1043 or check online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/boundarymaps. If you need PowerSchool help, please call 701.446.1030.
Free Counseling Sessions Available to Students and Staff
Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is offering additional counseling opportunities to all students and staff members thanks to a grant through the North Dakota Department of Human Services. Services will be provided through Together Counseling.
While counseling is always available for FPS students and staff, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought added pressures to daily life and increased needs for mental health services. The staff and student programs will provide sessions to address coping skills, wellness strategies, time management, family conflict, and stress reduction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sessions are free, confidential, and virtual. Insurance will not be billed.
Click here for more information on COVID Student Support Program sessions.
Click here for more information on COVID Staff Support Program sessions.
Sessions with Together Counseling can be scheduled by calling 701.404.0997. You must indicate your session is part of the FPS COVID Support Program.
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Kindergarteners Spread Cheer to Touchmark Residents
Getting Out of Thinking Traps
During tough times, negative thoughts can sometimes spiral out of control. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Fargo Public Schools is sharing information about how to handle emotional situations. In this week's advice, we share how learning to cope with these thoughts can train your brain to think differently and improve your overall mental health and well-being.
Additional Resources for Getting Out of Thinking Traps:
Webinar:
Podcasts:
- IN FOCUS -
North Retirement Party
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Strike Out Cancer Game
(Photo courtesy: Molly Lundon)
EcoClub Sells Succulents
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South Student Help with Fargo ABLE Games
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