The Falcon Flash
Foskett Ranch Elementary Newsletter
April 29, 2020
NOTE FROM the PRINCIPAL
It is with mixed emotions that I inform you of my resignation as Foskett Ranch Principal at the end of this school year. My departure has had me thinking about one of our parents who helped us develop our school in its early years. She used to tease me that we would be retiring together from Foskett Ranch when her youngest child (now in the primary grades) transitioned to middle school. I had always planned that to be the case. Unfortunately, my life's course has changed, and I have to go in a different direction.
It has been my great pleasure and honor to have worked with your children and you for the last 15 years. You have been so supportive of the school, teachers, staff and me, and words can never express my appreciation. Foskett Ranch's many accomplishments during my time here were possible because of the way staff and parents collaborated to make a positive difference for our students.
I have always been more introverted and quiet by nature, but that doesn't mean that I did not care deeply. I want you to know my introverted heart has always been a big, warm and fuzzy heart filled with love for and dedication to your children, the staff and school. Although I will be moving on to other endeavors, I will always have a special place in my heart for Foskett Ranch.
I will remember my time fondly at Foskett Ranch, and I know Foskett Ranch students will continue to soar.
With deep gratitude,
Kelly Castillo
Important Dates
- 3/16 - 6/5 - No School through end of school year
- 5/1 - 14 - Scholastic Online Book Fair
- 5/8 - Packet Distribution #3 - 1:00-4:00 pm
- 5/11 - Packet Distribution #3 - 8:00 am-12:00 pm
- 5/25 - Memorial Day
- 6/5 - Last Day of School
Phones Open Tomorrow, Thursday, April 30, 2020
The school offices will be closed, but you can call the school to ask questions, contact the principal, complete registration, or any other item of interest. Please note we are still in a Shelter in Place status so we are unable retrieve items from classrooms or lockers at this time.
Scholastic Online Book Fair - May 1-14
Even though our school is not open, we want the Book Fair to be available for our students & parents to get great books!
Online shopping is available May 1st-14th, and our school benefits from every online order. All book-only orders over $25 will ship free to the shipping address that you designate.
Virtual Martial Arts Exercise Class
Master Kim's Martial Arts class is on Monday and Wednesday at 3 pm. Below is an updated zoom ID and password. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
ID 215-572-3595
Password 430233
2020/2021 PTO Officer Elections
It is time to elect the PTO officers for the upcoming school year. The PTO Board consists of the following positions - President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Serving on the PTO Board is a great way to get involved in the school and add positive, enriching experiences to our students' school experience.
There is no experience necessary to become part of the Board. If you are interested, please email PTO at PTOFRES@yahoo.com. Please include your name and position you are interested in for the next school year.
We need your email by May 8th. Elections will be held during the May PTO meeting planned for May 12th at 6:30 PM which will be held virtually.
More information will follow about attending the virtual PTO meeting in May.
Home Delivered School Support:
As online shopping & delivery services becomes more & more the way of life, remember that much of the online shopping you're already doing can benefit your school, too, with little to no additional effort from you.
- When you shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/20-8778808, AmazonSmile donates a small portion of the orders' cost to Foskett Ranch Elementary PTO automatically. Same Amazon store, products, prices, & shopping experience but through a portal that allows credit for the orders to be tallied for the school.
- When you shop other online stores or utilize delivery services, you can earn Box Tops for Participating Products by forwarding your e-receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com from the same email address used by your Box Tops App account. The list of participating retails continues to expand; including, Instacart (which delivers for Costco, Target, Safeway, Raley's, Sprouts, CVS, Smart&Final, & others), Jet.com, SamsClub.com, Target.com, Walmart Grocery, Walmart.com & other Participating E-Receipt Retailers).
- Box Tops for participating product purchases can also be earned by scanning eligible store receipts with your Box Tops App.
- Traditional Box Tops coupons can still be found on some product packaging. Check your products when they arrive to see if there's a Box Top to clip & send to school with your child. By the way, double-dipping IS allowed here. If you have a physical Box Tops coupon on a product, you can clip & send that to the school AND scan the receipt showing that participating product with the Box Tops App & get double credit for the school.
- Our spirit wear vendor also ships directly to you! See the link in today's newsletter or in the Foskett Ranch App to access our online spirit wear store anytime. Each month, a new coupon is available for selected styles. All orders over $50 receive free shipping.
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