Fort Vancouver High School
Center for International Studies

FEBRUARY 2021
Luis Castro-Quintanilla, Associate principal
Kirstin Kunihisa, Associate principal
Tony Liberatore, Associate principal
James Ensley, Athletic Director
Kathleen Paradis, Dean of Students
Allison Darke, International Studies Coordinator
Click here for FVHS website
Business office: 360.313.4014
Attendance office: 360.313.4040
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
GLOBAL OUTLOOK

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Fort Families,
We are a month into 2021 and there is much on the horizon for us to consider. Elementary students are returning in greater numbers each week. Hybrid instruction has begun in earnest and connections between students, families and school are starting to move in a more hope -filled direction. Middle Schools are next in line with a mid to end of February start being a real possibility. That will leave High Schools awaiting the go ahead to begin hybrid learning for our students. No date has been confirmed yet, however, I am confident that will become a reality for us too.
Even though there have not been firm dates set for starting hybrid instruction, we have been working diligently in preparation for the time when the opportunity to implement our plans is firmly set. I wanted you all to know that the plans are detailed and aimed at providing the safest opportunity we can for students and teachers at our school. Here are just a few of the areas that we have been planning for, and precautions that will be in place, when hybrid learning beings.
Masks will be required
Families and students will complete a weekly online attestation as to their health readiness for school
Every individual coming into the school will pass daily through thermal camera technology (two separate entrances to our building) in which temperatures will be verified.
A health annex has been created where any students showing potential symptoms will be evaluated.
Staff will be training on all protocols and how to respond effectively
New travel patterns in the building will be implemented to ensure directional flow consistency between classes.
Dedicated time for instruction of students and staff on safety protocols and new processes both before and after we start hybrid.
Reduced number of students on campus at one time.
New processes and procedures for lunch times to ensure the ability to contact trace, even during that time.
A great deal of support and compassion as we all make the adjustment to the hybrid experience.
My goal this month was to assure you all that we have excellent plans, based on district, county, state and national health standards and guidance. Resources have been heavily invested in ensuring we are ready and able to do the work we need to do. We are not sure yet when exactly that time will come and we will prepare to support our staff, students and families in moving forward with the essential work we are called to do, educating our students.
Take care,
Curt
FROM OUR DEAN OF STUDENTS
We want Fort to be a school where increasing hope and opportunity is the daily focus and reality for every individual who chooses to be a part of our school. As part of this effort, we have developed a site specifically for our families at FVHS-CIS. This site has content around Family Health and Wellness, Family Education, supporting Your Child at Fort, Community Resources, a Q&A page as well links to resources within and outside of Fort. Coming soon, we will be able to support virtual meetings in multiple languages with Fort Families, online "chats" with specialized staff (School Psychologist, Dean of Students, FCRC coordinator, etc.). By engaging with families and providing information and opportunities, we hope we are better able to increase hope and opportunity for all of our Fort Community. Come check us out!
https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/fvhs-cisfamilyresourcepage/home
Kathleen E. Paradis
(she, her, hers)
Dean of Students
Climate and Culture
Fort Vancouver High School
Center for International Studies
360.313.4012
IN LAK’ECH
"Tú eres mi otro yo.
You are my other me.
Si te hago daño a ti,
If I do harm to you,
Me hago daño a mi mismo.
I do harm to myself.
Si te amo y respeto,
If I love and respect you,
Me amo y respeto yo.
I love and respect myself."
- Luis Valdez
Work Based Learning
Apply for the Fort Vancouver Magnet Programs - Culinary Arts, Welding or Careers in Education!
Click on the link below to register to apply or if you already have an online account.
Even if you are in the program THIS year, if you want to be in it again NEXT year, you need to REAPPLY!
Deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 19, 2021.
If you need help, email Mrs. Barry at tamara.barry@vansd.org
www.vansd.org/choices (Click red Apply Here button)
New Accounts: https://vancouver.schoolmint.net/signup
https://vancouver.schoolmint.net/welcome
Existing Accounts: https://vancouver.schoolmint.net/signin
FROM OUR COUNSELING CENTER
If you are placed in the wrong level class or if you have a missing period in your schedule please contact your counselor. Otherwise no other schedule change requests will be taken. Here is the counselor breakdown and email contacts:
Mr. Dillman A - DAR
Mrs. Riordan DAS - JAC
Ms. Afu JAD - MORA
Mrs. Klassen MORB - SANTA
Ms. Gibbs SANTJ - Z
1. Canvas parent accounts: How to create an account (this is also on the WeLearn site under resources)
2. If parents do not have an email account: Need an email?
For your information:
1. The Responsible Use Policy: This Document is now digital and in Skyward for parents. Emails will be going out to families who have email accounts in Skyward. Paper copies will be available for families on-site for device pick up days.
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Tabby Stokes
Prevention/Intervention Specialist at
Fort Vancouver High School:
503-343-5576 or Tabby.Stokes@vansd.org
https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/fvhs-prevention-page/home


NEWS FROM OUR NURSE See flow chart below. | TRAPPER PARENT MEETING" Our next virtual Trapper Parent Meeting will be help Thursday, March 4th from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Topic of discussion will be: Discipline Equity / OMBUDS program, introducting new program to help families with discipline processes and equity in VPS district. Available via Zoom: https://vansd.zoom.us/j/84499978986?pwd=eDVyLzBUUXF4WmlzVGhtcUJuSmxHUT09. Questions? Contact: Cndy Cooper, FCRC, email: Cindy.Cooper@vansd.org" " February is Bike for Attendance Month! All FVHS students who attend class 70 % of the school days will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a brand new bicycle! We will have 4 Winners. Make sure to attend class to get a chance to win!" " Would you like to grow your own food but need a space to garden? A community garden may be right for you. This a an opportunity to use a plot of land for free for gardening to grow your own food for free near FVHS campus. For more information, Contact: Cindy Cooper, FCRC, email: Cindy.Cooper@vansd.org." | VIRTUAL VISITSThe virtual visits with colleges, trades, military, college advising - all visits are located on the school calendar and have links imbedded for students to pre-register.
VPS and WSUV Financial Aid Night on February 4th from 6-8 pm Students need to pre-register at: https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/register/VPSFinAidNight2021 Mrs. Pongracz is also available for virtual appointments to your Financial Aid Application. Please contact her directly to set up appointments. Jennifer Pongracz M. ED. Career Specialist Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies (360)313-4055 |
TRAPPER PARENT MEETING
" Our next virtual Trapper Parent Meeting will be help Thursday, March 4th from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Topic of discussion will be: Discipline Equity / OMBUDS program, introducting new program to help families with discipline processes and equity in VPS district. Available via Zoom: https://vansd.zoom.us/j/84499978986?pwd=eDVyLzBUUXF4WmlzVGhtcUJuSmxHUT09. Questions? Contact: Cndy Cooper, FCRC, email: Cindy.Cooper@vansd.org"
" February is Bike for Attendance Month! All FVHS students who attend class 70 % of the school days will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a brand new bicycle! We will have 4 Winners. Make sure to attend class to get a chance to win!"
" Would you like to grow your own food but need a space to garden? A community garden may be right for you. This a an opportunity to use a plot of land for free for gardening to grow your own food for free near FVHS campus. For more information, Contact: Cindy Cooper, FCRC, email: Cindy.Cooper@vansd.org."
VIRTUAL VISITS
The virtual visits with colleges, trades, military, college advising - all visits are located on the school calendar and have links imbedded for students to pre-register.
- Trade Tuesdays
- College/military visitations on Wednesdays
- Clark College and WSUV advising on Thursdays.
- Reminder to do your Financial Aid application (FAFSA/WASFA) to pay for college. Directions are located on the Senior HUB or you can contact me for directions.
VPS and WSUV Financial Aid Night on February 4th from 6-8 pm
Students need to pre-register at: https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/register/VPSFinAidNight2021
Mrs. Pongracz is also available for virtual appointments to your Financial Aid Application. Please contact her directly to set up appointments.
Jennifer Pongracz M. ED.
Career Specialist
Fort Vancouver High School
Center for International Studies
(360)313-4055

From the Business Office
Also, please note that we are only able to take in-person credit card payments at this time.
You can also make payments through Skyward at fines.vansd.org
I hope to see your smiling faces soon!
Miss Terri
From the Kitchen
Free Breakfast/Lunch is available to all in-house students at Fort Vancouver!
Come on down! We are happy to serve you!!!
Original Grab and Go sites are still open as well.
We are glad to be back,
Your Friendly Lunch Ladies