Findley Flyer 8/20/2020
Findley Oaks Elementary-Home of the Findley Falcons!
We are almost through the first week of universal remote learning. Our students have been getting to know their teachers, classmates, learning routines, and learning how to navigate Microsoft Teams. Our assistant principal, Cindy Lamb, and I had the opportunity to greet all of the classes on the first day of school. It was wonderful to see the children!
I love hearing about all of the supportive and kind emails that our teachers have been receiving from parents and/or students this week. It really means a lot to them. We are grateful for all of your support!
Camille Christopher
Principal
Important Dates
August 20-Fulton County Schools Board Meeting-4:30 pm
August 25-Virtual Curriculum Night: TAG, ESOL, and Special Education-5:00 pm
August 26-Virtual Curriculum Night: Kindergarten-5:00, 2nd Grade-5:30, 4th Grade-6:00
August 27-Virtual Curriculum Night: 1st Grade-5:00, 3rd Grade-5:30, 5th Grade-6:15
September 7-Labor Day Holiday
Teachers will send out the Teams link for Curriculum Night Events
Who to Contact for Questions, Concerns, etc...
- David Applegate- The Instructional Support Teacher (IST) coordinates programs and service delivery for special education students. He coordinates educational testing for students who are referred for special education services. Parents with questions about the special education process should contact the IST for information. applegated@fultonschools.org
- Cindy Lamb-The Assistant Principal who oversees student information (Infinite Campus, Parent Portal), grading, standardized testing, discipline. lamb@fultonschools.org
- Kate Hernandez-The School Counselor works with school personnel to foster a positive learning environment for children. The counselor assists parents in understanding children and in developing positive attitudes, techniques, and strategies essential for constructive child rearing. The counselor assists parents and children in obtaining special school and/or community services and helps conduct the SST and testing programs. hernandezk@fultonschools.org
- Renee Morris-The Curriculum Support Teacher (CST) Parents with questions involving curriculum, class placement, and diagnostic placement assessments are invited to contact the Curriculum Support Teacher for information. morrisra@fultonschools.org
3. If further assistance is still needed, contact the Principal, Camille Christopher. christopherc@fultonschools.org
Remote Learning Hotline
The hotline has been receiving a high volume of calls. Thank you for your patience.
Universal Remote Learning Hotline
9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Hotspots can be requested through Hotline and distributed though the Hub
Hubs (For "Hands On" Help)
• Hubs are regionally located at Banneker HS, Vickery Mill ES, Taylor Road MS, and Ridgeview MS.
• Call the Hotline (470-254-2300) to make an appointment.
• Hubs will support hotspot distribution, device swaps, or power cord needs.
Code of Conduct
Here is the link to the Code of Conduct.
Please take a moment to complete the acknowledgement of electronic receipt of the FCS Code of Conduct: https://www3.fultonschools.org/codeconduct
Continuous Achievement
Due to the waiving of Continuous Achievement in Spring 2020, all students in grades K-8 will be screened for potential advancement and/or acceleration in reading and mathematics. Kindergarten students will only be screened for acceleration in reading and/or math. Students in grades 1-8 will be screened for advancement and/or acceleration in reading and mathematics. Students are placed in the appropriate curriculum based on performance on standardized tests, screening assessments, student grades, diagnostic placement assessments when applicable, and the teacher’s recommendation. We will begin screening students on August 24, 2020 as the administration window of the i-Ready diagnostic opens. Students in grades 2-5 who are recommended for a placement change will receive notification by Friday, September 25, 2020. Placement changes for students in grades K-1 will only be made upon our return to face-to-face instruction.
Renee Morris
Curriculum Support Teacher
Check out the Findley Oaks Counseling Page to learn about our new partnership with CHRIS 180
PTA Information-Spirit Wear Link
Tie dyes, performance tees, jammie pants and masks! Show your Falcon pride! Available to order online through Thursday, August 25!
https://findleyoaks.itemorder.com/sale
See the attached flyer below. Items will be delivered to the school. Contact the PTA if you have questions-findley.oaks.pta@gmail.com
School Governance Council
Our next meeting is September 23 at 3:00 pm.
Twitter Hashtag Challenge!
Take 5 Tech Tutorials
Thanks to our Media and Technology Media Instructor, Amy Rubin, for creating these tutorials!
Tutorial on how to run Teams updates
Brief overview of Teams and focus on how students join class or office hours with teacher.
Focus on accessing assignments and grades/feedback
Communication
- Our teachers will post their assignments for the week in Microsoft Teams by close of business on Friday. Assignments will include the learning objectives for the week, due dates for specific tasks, and times when the teacher will be available for "office hours" via video or phone calls in Microsoft Teams (office hours are included in the URL schedule).
- Teachers will send weekly newsletters on Fridays which will include objectives for the week, due dates for specific tasks, upcoming assessments.
- The Findley Flyer will go out the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
FoodStop Information
The first day of school may be different this year, but Fulton County School Nutrition will continue to serve nutritious and safe student meals while schools are virtual.
The FCS FoodStop drive-thru model will be utilized to distribute weekly meals at school sites throughout the district. The FCS FoodStop provides an opportunity for families to drive-up and pick up Grab & Go meal packages for students.
Each FoodStop location will service students from specific feeder schools. FINDLEY OAKS students will pick-up meals from OCEE E.S School. FCS FoodStop sites will be open on Wednesdays from 11:00 - 1:00.
Meal prices have remained the same for this school year. Families are strongly encouraged to prepay for student meals online, complete Free & Reduced Meal applications online, and utilize Student Meal Barcodes at FCS Foodstops.
- Visit www.mypaymentsplus.com to prepay for student meals.
- Visit www.fulton.schoollunchapp.com to start a meal application.
- Visit https://nutrition.fultonschools.org/BarCode to quick access a student’s meal account.
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
To continue free or reduced price meal benefits for students each household must complete a new application every year. Free and Reduced Meal Benefits will end on September 28, 2020, if the household has not reapplied for SY2020-2021. If there is an interruption in benefits or the household does not reapply, the household is responsible for payment of meals until the Free and Reduced Application is approved. To help assure continuation of benefits, households must complete an online application by September 27, 2020, at www.fulton.schoollunchapp.com.
District COVID-19 Updates
Interested in Joining Cub Scouts?
Findley Oaks families with students in grades K-5 are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 1143!
Our fall calendar is full of activities including pack and den meetings that incorporate virtual tools and social distancing to keep children safe while still learning and having fun.
We are hopeful that Covid 19 conditions will improve by spring and that we will be able to participate in our normal scouting activities like the Pinewood Derby, our Big Trip to the USS Yorktown in Charleston and the Spring Campout.
Check out information on our upcoming scouting year by clicking Sign Up Info for Cub Scouts!
If you are interested in joining Cub Scouts, please join us for our virtual Scout Sign Up Night Thursday, August 27 at 6:30 PM via the following Zoom link https://sstid.zoom.us/j/98343473798
or email our membership coordinator, Alka, at alkagambhir@hotmail.com.