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FPS e-Newsletter for April 8, 2021
- SPOTLIGHT -
Cabinet Column - Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund
Feature Column - New Learning Management System
Feature Column - Library Resources of 2021
- FPS SMART RESTART -
FPS COVID-19 Data
- NEWSMAKERS -
FPS Earns Renewed Accreditation
Fargo Public Schools congratulates all of its employees for their hard work and dedication for earning this honor and fulfilling our mission of educating and empowering all students to succeed!
FPS Music Education Earns National Recognition
Olson Inducted to NDIAAA Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Fargo Public Schools Director of Student Activities Todd Olson for being inducted into the North Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NDIAAA) Hall of Fame. He was awarded the honor at the NDIAAA Spring Conference Awards Banquet on March 28. Olson has a life-long history of athletic involvement. Click here to read his biography from the NDIAAA.
FPS Students Earn Spots on UND Honor Choir
Winter Sports Awards
Davies Chamber Orchestra Participates in Worldstrides Music Festival
- YOUR FPS -
Expanded Summer School Opportunities
Fargo Public Schools is offering expanded summer school opportunities this year to engage K-12 students in academics, the arts, sports, and wellness. In recent years, students have successfully completed approximately 5,000 summer school classroom/stage/court/field opportunities. The following changes have been made to increase student access this summer:
- Middle school summer school is available to all middle school students.
- Middle school summer school is offering a second semester in July in addition to the traditional June semester along with expanded course offerings (no cost).
- Middle school and high school summer school have expanded school bus transportation with regional pick-up spots to help students access programming.
- On-campus and fully virtual synchronous models are available for middle school and high school classes.
- K-5 English learner (EL) summer school will be held at Agassiz. Regional transportation pick-up will be provided.
- EL, middle school, and high school will have all virtual classes on Fridays.
- Summer school is free for FPS students with the exception of a few fee-based programs:
- Elementary enrichment
- Fine arts camps and Trollwood
- Summer sports camps
- ROTC and highway safety
Please note that registration for several of the summer school programs closes April 15. Early registration greatly helps the summer school administration team prepare for a terrific summer school. The full list of FPS summer opportunities can be found on the FPS summer school website.
First PEACE Meeting April 12
Fargo Public School (FPS) has chosen all members of the Parent Equity and Advisory Committee for Education (PEACE). This committee will advise the District on efforts related to equity and inclusion. The first meeting will be Monday, April 12 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. To learn more about the committee's workplan, all of its members, and how to view the meetings, follow this link.
Reminder: Register 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.
AD-Ventures: Seasonal Activities for Kids
- BOARD FOCUS -
Feature Column - Changes to District Calendar Policy
- COMMUNITY NEWS -
Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Opportunity
Distinguished Young Women of North Dakota, a national program that promotes scholarship, leadership, and talent in young women, is currently accepting applications for the state program. The program is FREE to enter, and thousands of dollars of scholarships are available at the state level alone. Applicants must be graduating high school in 2022 to be eligible. Click here to apply.
"I Love My County Because" Art Contest
- IN FOCUS -
National Guard Brings Lunch
Ben Franklin and North Book Donations
(Photo credit: Kirstin Carlson)
Share Your Pictures!
- FPS IN THE NEWS -
Fargo Public Schools - The Journey
Email: comments@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Location: 415 4th Street North, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701.446.1000
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