Falcons Forward
School Year 2021-22 Vol. 2
Important Dates
Office is open: 562-439-6873
Walk-in Registration - August 23 - 30
Kinder Welcome Orientation - Monday, August 30 -12:00 -1:00pm
First Day of Classes - Tuesday, August 31. (Minimum Day) School dismissal 1:00 pm
NO SCHOOL - Monday, September 6 - Labor Day
Back to School Night - Thursday, September 9
PLEASE NOTE - WEEK 1 DISMISSAL TIMES:
TUESDAY - 1:00 pm
WEDNESDAY - Regular Times (TK/K 1:40 pm, Grade1-2 2:05pm, Grade 3-5 2:10 pm)
THURSDAY - Grade 1-5.1:30 pm Regular Thursday schedule. TK/K. 1:40 pm Regular Schedule
FRIDAY - Regular Times
Coffee with Chris
Click this link to join a Zoom Meeting with Principal Lounsbery.
EVERY Thursday at 6:30 pm & Friday at 10:00 am.
This informal format allows participants and host to engage in an exchange of information that builds clarity and provides critical feedback that shapes the happenings of the school.
If we could only figure out a way to virtually serve the Coffee. See you soon!
COVID-19 prevention strategies include:
Masks: K-12 staff and students are required to mask indoors
Physical distancing to the extent possible in each class
Optimizing ventilation
Ensuring staff and students stay home when sick with symptoms consistent with COVID-19
Cleaning and Hand hygiene
Vaccination verification and/or weekly asymptomatic screening for staff
Case reporting, contact tracing and quarantine for staff or students
Fremont COVID Corner -Weekly Screenings for unvaccinated students
Link to Caregiver Letter regarding COVID Screening (Sent via Synergy, Tuesday, August 24)
WHO DOES NOT NEED TO REGISTER for the COVID SCREENINGS.
Students that were screened last Spring prior to their return to in person instruction at Fremont Elementary.
WHO MUST REGISTER for the COVID SCREENINGS.
Students that did not attend Fremont in person last Spring. ZOOMIES and NEW to FREMONT
Tutorial - Cheat sheet for completing the COVID Screening Registration with Color.
The first COVID screening will take place during the school day on August 31 or Sept.1. Parents wanting to accompany students during the screener. (Please complete this After School Screening -Google Form)
Student Drop-off and Pick-up
Student Drop Off - (7:45-8:00 am)
Student Pick Up - (1:40 pm TK-K), (2:05 pm Grade 1-3) ( 2:10 pm Grade 4&5) Thursday (1:30 pm)
Parent/Caregiver Entrance
TK-Kinders - Specific Teacher directions will be given for each classroom at Kinder Orientation, Monday, August 30
Grade 1-2 - Teachers will meet students at drop-off, and accompany students to pick-up
Grade 3-5 - Students will walk directly to classrooms at Drop-off, and teachers will walk students to the gate at Pick-up.
Note: Kid's Club and After School Play students will report to their PlayZone for after school attendance.
Irrigation Repair
A big thank you to the neighborhood for the early wake up Saturday morning, as LBUSD facilities hustled into action to make sure grounds are safe for the students return next Tuesday. I know how much of an inconvenience this was for our neighbors and appreciate understanding the critical need of all our outdoor space as we open the campus.
Playground
Fremont After School Play until 3:30 pm will be provided upon Parent Permission. Link to register for this free service.
Updating your Parentvue Account
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Khmer:
Recent Community Newsletter regarding Environmental Testing
Update - Environmental Testing
Dear Fremont Parents and Guardians,
In response to community concerns, the Long Beach Unified School District commissioned a series of environmental tests at Fremont Elementary School over this past summer. These tests were intended to determine if any previously unknown environmental hazards existed at Fremont. In order to ensure an abundance of transparency, the district voluntarily consulted and collaborated with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for environmental oversight of these tests.
As a result of these tests, a small quantity of soil impacted with lead or arsenic was discovered in outdoor areas. The lead or arsenic in the soil was slightly above regulatory guidelines established by the Environmental Protection Agency and DTSC. The minor level of lead or arsenic found does not pose a significant health risk unless the soil is ingested in large quantities over a long period. Out of an abundance of caution and in agreement with DTSC, the district elected to have the impacted soil removed prior to the start of the new school year. It is important to note that these substances are commonly found in soil.
This message is being sent to notify you that these impacted soils will be removed on Tuesday, August 17, and removal is expected to complete on or before Wednesday, August 18. This removal will be done with oversight from DTSC per the district’s voluntary request.
Thank you for your support as we work to provide the best learning environment possible for our students. The district will share additional information on Fremont’s environmental investigations in a community meeting, which will be held the week of September 13. Meeting information will be available soon.
Sincerely,
David Miranda
Executive Director
Long Beach USD – Facilities Development & Planning
Water, Water Everywhere.....
NEW LOGO
In with the New!
Replacing teachers is never easy, and we were very fortunate to interview a strong candidate pool. I wish I could have hired them all. It is always difficult to make decisions when hiring and we are grateful for the four new faculty that will be joining our Fremont Family.
Grade 2 - Lynsey Jochum
Grade 4 - Sierra Ferrario
Grade 5 - Ralph Relador
RSP - Breony Paramo
TK-Kinder -Supply List
Suggested for home:
Crayons
Glue Sticks
Scissors
Ticonderoga Beginner Pencils
Suggested for Classroom:
1 pk. Elmers Glue stick
1 btl. Tacky glue
2 btl. Unscented antibacterial soap
Scissors blunt tip
Kleenex
Grade 1 - Supply List
Crayons-16 count
*Pencils
*Markers/Colored Pencils
*Extra Black Dry Erase Markers
(Whiteboard & 1 marker provided)
*Erasers
*Glue sticks
*Kid scissors
*2-Spiral notebooks-Wide Ruled
*Primary Composition Book
*Ruler
*Pencil Box/storage bin for materials
*Folder to keep papers organized
*3x5 Index Cards
Grade 2 Supply List
1 pack colored markers (Crayola preferred)
1 pack colored pencils (Crayola preferred)
1 24-pack sharpened pencils
4-6 pack glue sticks (Elmer’s preferred)
1 glue bottle (Elmer’s preferred)
1 pair of scissors
2 two-pocket folders (plastic ones preferred)
1 spiral or composition book (single subject)
2 packs eraser caps
4 dry erase markers (for personal mini white boards)
small dry erase white board
1 set of head phones or earbuds
1 package/canister sanitizing wipes
Suggested but not necessary:
pencil box
1 hand held sharpener
eraser for mini dry erase boards
crayons
mechanical pencils
Grade 3-5 Supply List
The school will provide:
1 white board
2 dry erase markers
3 composition books
Please provide:
pencils
pack of colored pencils
small pencil sharpener
School Uniforms
Students will be returning this school year in school dress uniforms. Below are the previously agreed on colors for our Fremont Falcons. Spirit wear will be sold throughout the school year as a fundraiser for PTA. The first order will be in September.
Colors - Light Blue, White, or Navy Blue
Bottoms - Dresses, Shorts, Pants, Skorts
Color - Navy Blue
To accommodate safe play on the playground, all shoes should be closed toe with a locking heel strap.
School Calendar
First Day of School - Tuesday, August 31
Back to School Night - Thursday, Sept. 9
Last Day - Wed., June 15
Minimum Days.
(1:00 pm Dismissal)
August 31 - First Day of School
Sept. 21 - Back to School (district)
Nov. 1-8 - Elementary Conf.
May 17 - Open House (district)
June 15 - Last Day of School
No Classes
Date - (Holiday)
Sep 6 - (Labor Day)
Nov 11 - (Veteran's Day)
Nov 21-26 - Fall Break (Thanksgiving)
Dec 20-30 - Winter Break (Christmas)
Dec 31 - (New Year's Day Holiday)
Jan 17 - (M. L. King, Jr. Day)
Feb 14 - (Lincoln Day)
Feb 21 - (Washington Day)
Apr 15 -22 - Spring Break (Admission Day)
May 30 - (Memorial Day)
June 16 - Summer Break
Bell Schedule
Kindergarten and TK:
Early Start 8:00am-11:20am Lunch -to be messaged later
Late Start 9:40am -1:40pm Lunch: 11:20 am -12:00 pm
Grades 1&2:8:00am-2:05pm Lunch:11:20 am-12:00 pm
Recesses 9:30-9:45am, 1:00-1:15 pm (M-W, F)
Prep. Day for Teachers (Thurs.) Dismissal: 1:30 pm
Grade 3: 8:00am-2:05pm Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:10 pm
Recesses 10:00-10:15am, 1:00-1:15pm (M-W, F)
Prep. Day for Teachers (Thurs.) Dismissal: 1:30 pm
Grades 4&5:8:00am-2:10pm Lunch11:40am - 12:20pm
Recesses 10:00-10:15am
Prep. Day for Teachers (Thurs.) Dismissal: 1:30pm
Minimum Day for PM TK & K is 9:10 am -1:10pm
Minimum Day for Grade 1-5 is 8:00am - 1:00pm
Join PTA, Today!
Email: info@fremont-pta.org
Website: www.fremont-pta.org
Location: 4000 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA, USA
Phone: 562-438-6873
Facebook: facebook.com/fremontpta