The Falcon Flyer
Weekly News and Updates - Volume 3 Issue 25 - 3/3/2023
Week in Review
Happy grand finale of Trimester TWO! Crazy to think The trimester began in mid-November. Now it's time for the home stretch to June. Our students and faculty have accomplished so much and the momentum of high achievement is continuing to build. Based on the results of our FAST Reading assessment taken by our 3rd-5th graders, all three classes are on pace to make a full year's worth of growth by the end of the year. Our Kindergarten-2nd grade students completed their Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments last week. The results are phenomenal! As a whole, 62% of our early readers are reading at grade level. Way to go!
One area where we need your help is with attendance! If you miss school, you miss out. Of students who have missed 10% or more of the school days this year, 58% are below grade level in reading. That's no accident.
This week also brought the conclusion of our perimeter security project. The gates in the front of the school and cameras are now fully operational. Installing the gates up front allowed us to remove the preexisting security gates leading to K1/K2 and the one leading to upper campus. The new vibe brought on by the removal of the old gates makes the walking on campus flow much smoother.
Next week, our multilingual learners will be assessed on their progress learning English with the Summative ELPAC exam. We will start with our 3rd-5th graders, who can take the test as a group. Then our 2nd-Kindergarteners will be administered the test in one-on-one sessions. So many of our multilingual learners are really close to reclassifying as English proficient. Stay tuned for updates!
"Life isn't a matter of milestones,
but of moments."
- Rose Kennedy
California Healthy Kids Survey
Families, we need to hear your voice! The California Healthy Kids Survey for families is now accepting responses. Please take a few moments to fill out this survey. Information from the survey is critical in our curation of the best learning environment for your student. Click the link below to take the survey. Thank you in advance!
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Summer Programming Enrollment Now OPEN
San Diego Unified School District is excited to announce a variety of summer learning opportunities so you can create the best summer experience.The window to enroll in the Summer Academic Program, Extended School Year (ESY), and PrimeTime Summer is now open. Participation in summer programs is not required, however we encourage families to take advantage of these fun and educational summer enrichment opportunities available only to current San Diego Unified students. The summer learning opportunities are no cost to San Diego Unified families.
Families can choose from the following program options:
The elementary, middle, and high school summer experience will support the academic and social-emotional needs of our students. The Summer Academic Program is open to ALL currently enrolled students including students receiving special education services. Classes are taught by San Diego Unified educators at designated schools. Education specialists will be assigned to sites to help support staff in meeting the needs of all learners. The Summer Academic Program goes from June 20 through July 21, 2023.
The enrollment window for the Summer Academic Program is February 6 through April 14, 2023. Summer academic enrollment takes place at the students' current school of attendance. Every student who enrolls is guaranteed a space in the Summer Academic Program.
Students participating in the ESY/Summer Academic Program can also participate in PrimeTime Summer or Level Up enrichment programs to create the best summer experience. Please note students must be enrolled in the ESY/Summer Academic Program in order to be eligible for PrimeTime Summer.
ESY services will be provided at all open schools to students who have ESY services as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Specialized ESY programs will be provided at pre-identified schools. Enrollment is coordinated with the student’s current case manager. There is no enrollment deadline for ESY.
San Diego Unified’s Extended Learning Opportunities Department is working collaboratively with the PrimeTime partner organizations to offer a PrimeTime Summer program at elementary, UTK-8, and middle schools offering district Summer Academic Programs. PrimeTime Summer will provide an engaging environment where students can strengthen their academic skills and participate in enrichment activities within the areas of Art, Science, Music and Athletics.
The application process can be found on the PrimeTime website. The application window is February 6 through March 3, 2023. Spaces are limited, so apply today!
Please note students must be enrolled in the ESY/Summer Academic Program in order to be eligible for PrimeTime Summer. Participation in PrimeTime Summer precludes enrollment in Level Up enrichment programs.
In addition to rewarding learning experiences from our educators, we are also partnering with the San Diego Foundation and dozens of local nonprofits to provide students with afternoon enrichment opportunities and week-long camps at no cost to San Diego Unified families throughout the city. Summer Level Up enrichment programs for all district students grades UTK-12 will be offered by our Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), Office of College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE), and community partners throughout June, July, and August 2023. Level Up enrichment opportunities will include sports camps, STEAM- and arts-based experiences, leadership institutes, internships, and accelerated learning opportunities. Enrollment and more information about these programs will be made available to families in the Spring.
To learn more about each of the programs being offered this summer and access applications/enrollment forms, visit our Extended Learning Opportunities website.
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PrimeTime Updates
PrimeTime Summer 2023: Applications will be available online beginning Monday, February 6, at 8:00am and must be completed and submitted online by TODAY, to be considered for the initial application process. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date and placed on the waitlist if no space is available. Summer program will operate from June 20th through August 2nd. Program will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. Parents will be notified of their status by Friday, March 24th. Students accepted into Summer PrimeTime will need to submit the Student Participation Forms between March 24th-April 28th. I have also attached the list of sites offering Summer PrimeTime. The link to apply will be on the SDUSD website beginning February 6th.
PrimeTime Program 23/24: Applications will be available online beginning Monday, March 6, at 8:00am and must be completed and submitted online by April 14th, to be considered for the initial application process. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date and placed on the waitlist if no space is available. Parents will be notified of their status June 16th, 2023.
Student of the Week
Our Student of the Week is Maksim in Mrs. Sperry's 4th Grade Class. Maksim always demonstrates expected behavior, academically and socially. He has a passion for cleaning up our planet and wants to be part of the future change to keep Earth clean. Lastly, he has been willing to use his bilingual skills, speaking Russian, and welcoming our Russian new students! Way to go, Maksim! Thank you for being a phenomenal Falcon!
Weekly Forecast
Looking Ahead
March
8 - Minimum Day - School Site Council / Instructional Leadership Team
12 - Daylight Savings (Spring Forward)
15 - Minimum Day - Professional Development
20th-24th - Minimum Days ~ Student Conference Week
27th-31st - SPRING BREAK ~ No School
April
3 - VAPA PLC's
4 - All-Staff Meeting
5 - Minimum Day - Teacher Prep
12 - Minimum Day - School Site Council / Instructional Leadership Team
17-19 - Student Monitoring Meetings
19 - Minimum Day - Teacher Prep
20 - SPRING OPEN HOUSE (details TBD)
22- PTA's SPRING CARNIVAL at the Park
26 - Minimum Day - Professional Development
26 - Kindergarten & 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
May
2 - All-Staff Collaboration
3 - Minimum Day - Teacher Prep
8 - VAPA PLC's
8 - CAASPP Testing Begins
10 - Minimum Day - School Site Council / Instructional Leadership Team
15 - Spring Fountas & Pinnell Testing UTK-2nd Grade Begins
15 - Virtual Student Monitoring Meetings
17 - Minimum Day - Teacher Prep
22 - VAPA PLC's
24 - Minimum Day - Restorative Justice Practices
26 - No School
Highlights from the Week
Mrs. Quaal's Class Visits the Theater
Say CHEESE
Congratulations Mr. Griswold!
Read Across America Day - March 2nd
Partner Reading
Filling Up on Books in the Library
A Reading from Principal Cat in the Hat!
Fletcher Elementary School
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Website: https://fletcher.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 7666 Bobolink Way, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619)605-4600
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