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FPS e-Newsletter for December 3, 2020
- SPOTLIGHT -
Cabinet Column - 2019-20 Annual Report Overview
Fargo Public Schools 2019-20 Annual Report
Feature Column - National Special Education Day
- FPS SMART RESTART -
Instructional Level Update
The Fargo Public Schools COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee has modified the timeline for elementary and secondary students to return to in-person learning.
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
To learn the rationale for the modification to the instructional plan, read this letter from Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi.
Snow Day Procedure
After careful consideration, Fargo Public Schools (FPS) will do the following if our weather prevents us from having school:
- School will be cancelled for the first one to two snow days that fall Monday through Thursday. If there is a snow day on a preplanned Friday distance learning day, distance learning will occur. If one to two snow days occur, we will make up the days on either April 30 and or May 17.
- Any additional snow days after two days will either be a distance learning day at home or will be cancelled and the makeup requirement waived.
For more information about the 2020-2021 snow day procedures, visit the FPS school cancellation process webpage.
- NEWSMAKERS -
Teachers Earn Program Excellence Awards
North Student Nominated to Military Academy
Van Vleet says, "It's humbling to be offered a place at such an elite college, and I will have to prove that I'm worth the government's time and effort."
Van Vleet hopes to become a military pilot but says she is open to other military career options.
New Virtual Academy Logo
- YOUR FPS -
Free Winter Break Take-Home Meals
Substitute Teachers Needed
Hear for the Kids: Mental Health and Accessing Support
New Administrator Profile
Alex Stern Family Foundation Grant
The Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the Alex Stern Family Foundation for the Critical Needs Program. This program works to ensure every student who needs help with basic needs receives support. When basic or critical needs are not met, students struggle to learn and receive a valuable education. These students are often at-risk of missing school or dropping out. Meeting these needs supports a positive learning environment.
The Alex Stern Family Foundation supports the arts, social welfare/human services, education, youth recreation, civic projects, and health issues for the benefit of the greater Fargo Moorhead area. Since 1977, the foundation has invested over $16.5 million in nonprofit organizations in Cass and Clay Counties.
Holiday Meal Baskets
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree Donation
Thank you to the Red River Chapter of Credit Unions for its generous donation of $500 to The Giving Tree. These funds will help district students and families in need this holiday season.
Pictured L to R are: Kori Mortenson (President of the Red River Chapter of Credit Unions), Jen Sahr (FPS Multi-Tiered System of Supports Coordinator), Kirsten Solway (Vice President of the Red River Chapter of Credit Unions)
Winter Gear Program
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.
AD-Ventures: Seasonal Activities for Kids
- FEATURE -
School Delivers Surprise to Healthcare Workers
Thanksgiving Cards, Gratitude, and Cheer
- BOARD FOCUS -
Feature Column - Instructional Level Decisions
Fargo Public Schools considers local health guidance, research, and many other factors when determining learning models during COVID-19. School Board member Dr. Tracie Newman, a Sanford Health pediatrician, is a liaison to the COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee. In this feature column, Dr. Newman explains rationale and research behind learning model decisions.
School Board Schedule and Links
- IN FOCUS -
History Club Interviews Veterans
(Photo courtesy: Melissa Evensen)
Student Holiday Lights Display
(Photo courtesy: Andrew Henjum)
Spanish Club Celebration
(Photo courtesy: Helene Zelaya)
Showing Gratitude
(Photo courtesy: Donna Unrue)
Johnson Receives Service Plaque
North Dakota School Boards Association (NDSBA) Executive Director Alexis Baxley presented FPS School Board member Jim Johnson a plaque of recognition for his service on the NDSBA Board of Directors from 2012 to 2020. The plaque usually would have been presented at the NDSBA Annual Conference, but it was not held in fall 2020 due to COVID-19.
Toasty Toes Project
The South High School SkillsUSA group raised funds for their Toasty Toes Project to help make sure students get winter gear. This year, the group chose to adopt Madison Elementary. They donated winter coats, snow pants, boots, and more.
(Photo courtesy: Andrew Henjum)
- FPS in the News -
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