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FPS e-Newsletter for December 10, 2020
- SPOTLIGHT -
#FPSLearns - Annual Report Access
Feature Column - Getting Creative with Nutrition
Feature Column - Marketing Education Opportunities
- FPS SMART RESTART -
Updated Quarantine Guidelines
On Wednesday, December 2, the North Dakota Department of Heath issued new guidance reducing the number of days close contacts need to quarantine following an exposure to a COVID-positive individual. Fargo Public Schools has adopted this guidance, which is now in effect for staff members and students. To learn more about the new quarantine guidelines, read this letter from Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi.
Instructional Level Update
On December 7, the Fargo Public Schools (FPS) COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee decided to keep the current timeline for elementary and secondary students to return to in-person learning. The plan is as follows:
Elementary Schools:
Level 4 – In-Person Instruction (4 days per week) until January 19, 2021
Middle Schools:
Level 3 – Hybrid Learning until January 19, 2021
High Schools:
Level 3 – Hybrid Learning until January 19, 2021
It is important to know that the FPS COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee will adapt and make changes based on new information or guidance, if needed. For more details about this instructional plan decision, read this letter from Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi.
FPS COVID-19 Data
- NEWSMAKERS -
Juelke to Set Up Scholarship with Award Funds
Davies Student Selected as Coca-Cola Scholarship Semifinalist
FEA Educator of the Month
- YOUR FPS -
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.
Board Approves New Name for Woodrow Wilson High School
School Out Days - Winter Break
Free Winter Break Take-Home Meals
Holiday Meal Baskets
The Giving Tree
Trollwood Winter Academy Registration Now Open
The magic of Trollwood Performing Arts School is finally coming back! Several classes are available that fit a wide variety of performance interests. Winter Academy runs January 9 through February 14. Follow these links to view class details and to register:
Click here to register for Totally Trollwood Winter Academy (Grades 5-8)
Click here to register for Trollwood Winter Academy (Grades 9-12)
Caring Catalog Fundraiser
Click here to donate to the FPS Development Foundation.
Click here to donate to Trollwood Performing Arts School.
- FEATURE -
South High School Choir Performance
With student performances currently on hold, the South High School Belle Orso Voci (BOV) Choir put together a virtual performance of the song "More than Enough" by Susan LaBarr. Two groups of BOV students sang their parts on two different days. They performed under the direction of Choir Teacher Sara Lichtblau. The video was produced by parent Russ Peterson, Technical Director David Wilhelmi, and Jazz Band and Music Composition Teacher Race Hoglund.
“More than Enough” Text by Wendell Berry, Music by Susan LaBarr Text © 2012 Wendell Berry, Music © 2015, Walton Music Corp.
FPS Mentorship Programs
- BOARD FOCUS -
School Board Schedule and Links
- COMMUNITY NEWS -
Cass Clay Alerts
Santa Village Opening for Season
- FPS in the News -
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