Lewis and Clark Parent Newsletter
Dec. 15, 2020
Mr. Jason Cresap, Principal
Mrs. Elizabeth Olson, Dean of Students
Mrs. Brittany Gores, Counselor
FPS RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
Fargo Public Schools Accepting Nominations Beginning January 18 for Teacher, Administrator, and Support Staff of the Year Awards
Parents and community members are invited to nominate a Fargo Public Schools teacher, administrator, or support staff member they feel is serving our students with excellence for consideration of a yearly recognition award. Online instructions, forms, and application process can be found at: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/StaffRecognitionProgram.
Nominations (online only) for each award will be accepted January 18 – 29, 2021.
The District will award the following this Spring:
Teacher of the Year Award − awarded to a certified staff member
Administrator of the Year Award − awarded to a principal, assistant principal, director or coordinator
Support Staff of the Year Award − awarded to an educational support staff member, custodial/maintenance department staff member, or nutrition services staff member
FPS State of the Schools Address
State of the Schools Address & Public Focus Group
The Fargo Public Schools will hold the 2020-21 virtual State of the Schools Address & Public Focus Group on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Parents, staff and community members are invited to participate and are encouraged to pre-register by noon on December 30, 2020 by signing up online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/focusgroup. Questions posed in the focus groups will concentrate on scheduling the school calendar and instructional time in Fargo Public Schools. Reading materials for attendees are available online. Focus group information will be sent electronically in advance of the event. For more information, visit www.fargo.k12.nd.us/focusgroup.
Progress Reports!
NOVEMBER 30TH, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians of Fargo Public Schools Elementary Students,
During fall conferences, parents and guardians were able to review and discuss the expectations for academic learning and personal development for your child’s grade level, student progress, and any concerns or questions from you or the teacher. Despite the impact COVID has had on the amount of time we are able to work with your child, we continue to strive for a year’s growth for all students.
Students receive three progress reports each year that are stored as electronic documents in PowerSchool along with other assessments and student records. There are numerous advantages to storing documents like these in PowerSchool over a traditional paper copy only. The electronic version is secure and confidential, easily accessed, environmentally friendly, and is permanently archived.
Click here to login to PowerSchool and view how-to documents
Students’ progress reports will be posted in the PowerSchool parent portal by 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2020. If parents/guardians need assistance with accessing or creating a PowerSchool parent account, they should contact their school office.
ACCESSING YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS REPORT OR NDSA SCORES FROM YOUR POWERSCHOOL PARENT ACCOUNT IS BEST DONE FROM A COMPUTER USING CHROME. THE DIRECTIONS BELOW ARE ALSO ON THE POWERSCHOOL LOG-IN SCREEN.
STEP 1
Click the PowerSchool logo on the Fargo Public School webpage. Use your parent account to log into PowerSchool.
STEP 2
If you have more than one child at Fargo Schools, select the child you want to view from the top of the screen (names will be listed).
STEP 3
Along the left side of the screen, scroll down and select “Document Storage” from the menu list.
STEP 4
At the top of the Document Storage screen that appears, change the “Show All” box to “Progress Report (K-5)” or “NDSA”. Your child’s progress report results will appear. Click the document links to open each progress report result.
PROGRESS REPORTS POSTED ON NOVEMBER 30TH, 2020 AT 4:30 PM
Students’ progress reports were posted in the PowerSchool parent portal by 4:30 on November 30th, 2020. If parents/guardians need assistance with a PowerSchool parent account, they should contact their school office. Parents/Guardians who do not currently have a PowerSchool account and would like access to the progress reports should contact their school office for assistance.
HUSKY HUTCH
COULD YOUR FAMILY BENEFIT FROM FOOD ASSISTANCE?
We have a program that can help you! The Husky Hutch Food Pantry! We offer assistance at any time.
Mission:
The mission of the Husky Hutch Food Pantry is a free service to help alleviate child hunger through the provision of food to children and their families at school. The pantry is located on the grounds of Clara Barton Elementary School and is intended to provide a more readily accessible source of food assistance and clothing assistance to low-income students and their families. It is open to all elementary school children in the Fargo Public Schools Network and is accessible through a Student Wellness Facilitator (SWFF), School Counselor, or School Principal. It could be a one time visit or more as needed and is totally confidential.
What types of items will be available at the school pantry?
Most of the items available are shelf stable, nutritious, and easy to prepare so that the children are able to care for themselves as much as possible. Some staples that should be available:
● Crackers, cookies, fruit snacks, granola bars, fruit bars, chips, etc.
● Canned tuna or chicken
● Cereal
● Canned soups and pasta meals
● Applesauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables
● Beverages (water, juice, etc)
● Assortment of other food items
● Assortment of hygiene products
Is there a charge to students and families who receive assistance?
This program will be provided at no charge to the children participating in the School Pantry program.
Hours of Operation:
The Husky Hutch Food Pantry provides ongoing food assistance services along with the Great Plains Food Bank, on regularly scheduled school days from 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at this time. Contact us at huskyhutch@fargo.k12.nd.us
Breakfasts and Lunches
Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is offering free breakfasts and lunches to students during winter break. Meals must be pre-ordered by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17. Meals will be available for pickup on Wednesday, December 23 at a variety of locations and times. Your pickup time and location can be selected when filling out the meal order form. Meals will include both cold and frozen food items. Student names and ID numbers are required at pickup. To order meals, fill out this Winter Break Student Meal Order Form.
Student Handbook
https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Page/144
Bus Information
Fargo Public Schools 2019-20 Annual Report
As evidence of Fargo Public Schools’ commitment to our patrons, the FPS 2019-20 Annual Report is now available. It showcases the qualities and services of our school district and provides a wide array of information to familiarize families and the community with Fargo Public Schools. Report details include enrollment, staffing, and budget numbers. It also gives overviews of student services and student assessment data. Thank you for your continued support as we serve the citizens of Fargo by providing students an excellent educational experience. Click on link below to access the report!
SNOW DAY PROCEDURES
After careful consideration, Fargo Public Schools (FPS) will do the following if our weather prevents us from having school:
- School will be cancelled for the first one to two snow days that fall Monday through Thursday. If there is a snow day on a preplanned Friday distance learning day, distance learning will occur. If one to two snow days occur, we will make up the days on either April 30 and or May 17.
- Any additional snow days after two days will either be a distance learning day at home or will be cancelled and the makeup requirement waived.
For more information on snow days watch the video below!
Dispute Resolution Policy
Dispute Resolution Policy
Federal regulations require that each district adopt procedures for receiving and resolving disputes pertaining to Title programs.
If a parent, school personnel or any interested person wishes to file a complaint, the following process must be followed:
- The written complaint must be sent via mail or e-mail to:
(Manager of Specific Title program)
Fargo Public Schools
415 North 4th Street
Fargo, ND 58102
Fargo Public Schools Title Managers
Title I Part A (Disadvantaged Students) Jan Anderson anderja@fargo.k12.nd.us
Title II Part A (Teacher Training/Recruitment) Robert Grosz groszr@fargo.k12.nd.us
Missy Eidsness eidsnem@fargo.k12.nd.us
Title III (English Language Acquisition) David Burkman burkmad@fargo.k12.nd.us
Title IX (Discrimination/Sexual Harassment) Brad Franklin franklb@fargo.k12.nd.us
Patty Cummings cumminp1@fargo.k12.nd.us
Section 504 (Students with Disabilities) David Burkman burkmad@fargo.k12.nd.us
- Any complaint must include:
• The date;
• The name of the district, unit, or individual the complaint is against;
• The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the complaint;
• A detailed description of the complaint, including specific facts; and
• The signature of the person making the complaint.
When a complaint is filed, the appropriate Fargo Public Schools Title Manager will investigate and issue a written response within sixty (60) calendar days from the date the complaint is received.
Reconsideration
Once a response is received from Fargo Public Schools staff, the person making the complaint has the right to have their complaint reconsidered. The complainant may submit a reconsideration request in writing to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and the U.S. Department of Education.
State Superintendent The Secretary of Education
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction U.S. Department of Education
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 201 555 New Jersey Avenue NW
Bismarck, ND 58505-0440 Washington, D.C. 20208
Parent's Right to Know
Parents’ Right To Know
Our school receives federal funds for Title I programs that are part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Under ESSA, parents have the right to request information on the professional qualifications of the teachers and paraprofessionals at our school. If you are interested in learning this information, please contact the school administration office at 701-446-4800. Upon this request, you will receive professional qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals at the school. The information will include state level qualifications, licensing criteria for grade levels and subject areas, teaching under an emergency or other provisional status, and teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher. In addition, if at any time during the school year a teacher who is not highly qualified teaches your child for four or more consecutive weeks, you will receive timely notice from the school.