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FPS e-Newsletter for April 1, 2021
- SPOTLIGHT -
Cabinet Column - Continued COVID-19 Funding
Feature Column - Why FPS Continues to Wear Masks
Feature Column - The Land of Opportunity
- FPS SMART RESTART -
FPS COVID-19 Data
- NEWSMAKERS -
Christensen Named North High School Principal
Fargo Public Schools announces the assignment of Travis Christensen as the principal of North High School beginning on July 1, 2021. He will take over the position from Principal Andy Dahlen who will retire at the end of June. Click here to read full details about Christensen's professional resume. Fargo Public Schools will begin a search to fill Christensen’s current position of assistant principal and activities coordinator at North High School.
FPS Among Most Generous Workplaces in Metro
JROTC Takes Second Place In Drill Competition
The Fargo AFJROTC also placed in several categories:
- First: Unarmed Regulation and Unarmed Exhibition
- Second: Armed Regulation, Armed Exhibition, and First-Year Color Guard
- Third: Inspection, First-Year Unarmed Regulation, and First-Year Armed Regulation
- Fourth: Varsity Color Guard
FPS Foundation Receives Large Donation from Otto Bremer Trust
Thank you to Otto Bremer Trust for a large donation to the Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation. This grant, worth $28,350, will provide basic needs such as food, hygiene products, medical supplies, and other items as needed for low-income students in Fargo Public Schools.
Students Selected to UND Honor Band
- YOUR FPS -
PEACE Committee Begins Work
Fargo Public School (FPS) has chosen all members of the Parent Equity and Advisory Committee for Education (PEACE). This committee will advise the District on efforts related to equity and inclusion. The first meeting will be Monday, April 12 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. To learn more about the committee's workplan, all of its members, and how to view the meetings, follow this link.
Hear for the Kids: FirstLink
Many people have felt the emotional impacts of the pandemic. Fargo Public Schools has implemented programs and strategies to help, including additional counseling sessions for students and staff. However, in times of crisis, some people may feel the need to speak with someone immediately. FirstLink is a valuable community asset to help with that. In this Hear for the Kids podcast, FirstLink's Community Outreach Coordinator Riley Bourdon talks about the resources the organization can provide. Click on the video below to watch or listen to the podcast.
To access FirstLink, call dial 2-1-1 or 701-235-7335. You can also text 8-9-8-2-1-1 and should include your zip code in the message.
Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 Staff Support Program from FPS and Together Counseling.
Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 Student Support Program from FPS and Together Counseling.
Reminder: Register for Kindergarten
Register NOW for Fargo Public Schools kindergarten online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/registration. Your child must be age 5 by July 31, 2021 to attend school in the fall.
Click here to learn more about the registration process and sign your student up for school in the fall of 2021!
If you do not know which school your child will attend, call 701.446.1043 or check online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/boundarymaps. If you need PowerSchool help, please call 701.446.1030.
School Out Day - April 2
Please note: Fargo Public Schools will hold a distance learning day on April 1 for an employee COVID-19 vaccination blitz.
- FEATURE -
Students Launch Mental Health Group
A group of North High School students is offering hope and support to classmates struggling with their mental health. There is now a brand new club called Mental Health Matters, which meets frequently to discuss mental health topics, provide comfortable environments to share thoughts, and erase the stigma against mental illness. Read this feature article to learn why the group organizers feel connected to this cause and how they plan to transform lives.
Longfellow Gym Becomes "Scootertown"
- COMMUNITY NEWS -
Phase 2 Priority Group COVID-19 Vaccinations
Individuals who would like to receive COVID-19 vaccine clinic information from FCPH are invited to place their name on a vaccine clinic waitlist using one of the below methods. After contact information has been submitted, FCPH will send an email with options to make an appointment for a future vaccine clinic. Individuals are encouraged to check their email frequently, including spam and junk folders, for this important communication.
- Complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Contact Form
- Call the COVID-19 Vaccine Contact line at 701.298.6951
For more information about the safety of these vaccines, visit the North Dakota Department of Health website and Centers for Disease Control website.
- IN FOCUS -
NDSU Engineering Demonstration
(Photo courtesy: Eric Hall)
STEM Class 3D Modeling
(Photo courtesy: Alexis Yokom)
Virtual Academy Art Gallery
(Photo courtesy: Bobbi Cody)
Reading March Madness
(Photo courtesy: Rachel Lacher)
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- FPS IN THE NEWS -
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