SchoolTalk
FPS e-Newsletter for October 8, 2020
- SPOTLIGHT -
Cabinet Column - Positive School Culture
Feature Column - Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
- FPS SMART RESTART -
Instructional Levels Update
Effective October 19
Middle Schools: Level 3 – Hybrid Instruction
High Schools: Level 3 – Hybrid Instruction
Effective October 26
Elementary Schools: Level 4 – In-Person Instruction with Restrictions
To learn more about this change and how the decision was made, read this letter from Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi.
FPS COVID-19 Data
Middle & High School Level 2 Distance Learning Meals
Middle and high school students are invited to receive take-home meals during Level 2 - Distance Learning. Students will receive two to three days' worth of food at each pickup. No meal order form is required for secondary students during Level 2 - Distance Learning. Either students or guardians may pick up meals.
Middle and High School Meal Pickup Times:
Tuesdays & Fridays
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Middle and High School Meal Pickup Locations:
Davies High School
- Football field concession stand, east parking lot Gate #2
Discovery Middle School
- Football field concession stand, accessible on 18th St S, west side parking lot
North High School
- Football field concession stand, accessible on 19th Ave N, west of building
South High School
- Week of October 5: South side student parking lot on 17th Ave
- Week of October 12: Football field concession stand, west of building on 15th Ave S
Middle and high school student meals may be picked up at any location, and anyone wishing to pick up meals for multiple students must provide names or other enrollment verification. Students requiring modified menus due to medical needs should call Kyla Zach at 701.446.1153.
Virtual Academy and elementary students who wish to receive meals on distance learning days are still required to fill out forms for Grab and Go Meals.
Quarantine Guidelines Update
Technology Support
Instructional Platform Help
For extra support, email Brenda Cain at cainb@fargoschools.org to set up a Zoom meeting. Seesaw, Google Classroom, Zoom, and Dreambox are some of the tools she is happy to help you use.
- NEWSMAKERS -
Peeters Named NDHSCA Girls Golf Coach of the Year
South Auto Technology II Class Receives Partnership Award
Life Changer of the Year Award Nominations Open
Do you know someone in your school who makes a positive difference in the lives of students? Please nominate them for the National Life Group Life Changer of the Year Award! Anyone can submit a nomination, and all school staff members are eligible to receive the award. To nominate someone, go to the Life Changer of the Year website.
EDC Boys' Tennis All Conference Players
EDC Boys' Soccer All Conference Players
- YOUR FPS -
School Out Days - October 22 & 23
Hear for the Kids Podcast: Parenting LGBTQ+ Youth
New Administrator Profile
Amazon Smile for Fargo Public Schools
AD-Ventures: Seasonal Activities for Kids
Watch Met Opera Performances for Free
While the vast majority of these operas have been vetted for television audiences on PBS, some may contain content incongruous with your personal values. Please exercise caution when allowing your child to stream opera productions unsupervised.
National Principals Month
- FEATURE -
Behind the Scenes: Distance Learning Meals
Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is dedicated to providing students with nutritious meals whether they are learning in the classroom or at home. The video below shows the process Nutrition Services uses to make and distribute distance learning meals. Take home meals are available for all students on their distance learning days, as well as those in the Virtual Academy. FPS is also celebrating National School Lunch Week, which is October 12-16.
Families Treat Discovery Middle School Staff Members
- COMMUNITY NEWS -
Community Flu Shot Blitzes
Drive Through Flu Shot Blitz @ FargoDome
October 10
October 17
*Call 701.234.8830 to make an appointment
Flu Shot Blitz @ West Fargo Clinic
October 10
October 17
*Call 701.234.4445 to make an appointment
For more information on how to get a flu shot, visit the Sanford Health website.
- IN FOCUS -
North High School Homecoming Picnic
(Photo Courtesy: Jessica Geir)
National School Custodian Day
(Photo courtesy: Tanya J. Wrigley-Lingle)
Teachers Can Do "Virtually" Anything
(Photo courtesy: Jenna Meyers)
Technology Training
(Photo courtesy: Jennifer Sahr)
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- FPS in the NEWS -
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Location: 415 4th Street North, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701.446.1000
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