#trueNorth Times
North Forney High School Newsletter - August 2020
Welcome to the Year of Equity
It goes without saying that we are in the midst of historic times. Within the US, every state, district and school is looking for a map to success. Luckily, our True North culture drives us in a clear direction regardless of societal changes. What will keep us going is our commitment to excellence.
That may seem like a simple statement; however, our promise to create equity will make this idea an essential reality. Whether learning virtually or within our physical classrooms, our mission to provide students with opportunities to reach their True North remains the same. We strongly believe this will be accomplished with our commitment to equity.
We are so excited to welcome our Falcons to a new school year! Together, we can accomplish anything we aim for. Let's stand together as we #commit2equity.
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Coffee with the Principal: 2020-2021 Dates
Mark your calendars! Below are the dates of our Coffee with the Principal meetings for the 2020-2021 school year. All Coffee meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 6-7 pm via Zoom:
- Tuesday, Sept. 8
- Tuesday. Oct. 6
- Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Tuesday, Dec. 8
- Tuesday, Feb. 9
- Tuesday, April 6
- Tuesday, May 4
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Counselor's Corner
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Nurse's Station
Here are some helpful tips from our NFHS Nursing Team:
- Please make sure that your child's health conditions are completed on Skyward every school year. Our nurses need to have medical information readily available.
- Immunizations must be up to date before starting school for all in-person and virtual learners.
- If your child takes medication during the day that cannot be done before or after school, please fill out a "Permission to Administer Medication" form. The form must be completed and returned with the medication in its original container. You may come by the Main Office to see see the Nurse, and she will meet you there to pick it up.
- Medication Forms are also located on the Forney ISD website under Health Services. No prescription medications are to be carried on the student (with the exception of inhalers). Medications will be locked in the Med Cart. Please do not send prescribed narcotics to school with your child - please bring them in person to the Nurse.
- Over the Counter Medications (OTC) may be carried by the student in their purse or backpack if a medication form has been signed by his/her parent and given to the Nurse.
- Nebulized medications are considered an aerosolizing procedure that should be avoided at school during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please ask your child’s physician for a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer to be used at school.
- Please ensure your student arrives to school every day with his/her own personal face covering and refillable water bottle. Water bottle refill stations are found throughout campus.
- Please call Nurse G if you have any questions or concerns: 469-762-4210 ext. #43040
NFHS Nursing Team: Marsha Gainspoletti (Nurse), Leticia Sillva (Nurse's Aid) & Jummai Adikwu (Nurse - LVN)
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NFHS & FISD Learning Updates
For our virtual learners and families, we will provide procedures for the first day and week of school. Further information on those procedures will be released mid-next week via email.
FISD Learning Options
For all information on the Learning Options offered by the District, please visit the Learning Options tab on the FISD website.
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Dual Credit Update
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Face to Face Campus Operations Update
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Virtual Schedule Pick Up & Account Passwords
View the image below for information on our virtual schedule pick up and account passwords. Students can also check their email from the District in regards to changing and/or resetting passwords. Click here to enlarge the image below.
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Flight School 2020
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Virtual Meet the Teacher & Staff Night
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2020-2021 Parking & Traffic Flow
Parking Lots & Traffic Flow
Student Parking Tickets
Student parking tickets will be on sale starting Monday, Aug. 10. Before you arrive to purchase one, make sure to:
1. Complete the parking form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPizkidw_4tTp2XrBDgVwiGiilu0Qe6gtayNxlfXUV39ARhw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
2. Bring your Texas Drivers License
3. Bring a copy of valid auto insurance
**Painting of reserved parking spots is postponed until the completion of construction. We will make an announcement when spots are cleared to paint. Thank you for your patience!
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Dress Code Update
Please visit our Dress Code on the FISD website.
Click here to enlarge the image below.
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2020-2021 NFHS Campus Bell Schedule
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Virtual Schedule Information
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Lunch Drop-Off Update
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Picture Day
Students will take their school yearbook photos on the following Picture Days on campus:
- Senior Cap & Gown Pictures: These will take place every Saturday in October at NFHS by appointment only. Please go to the Legacy Studios website to schedule your appointment.
- Underclassmen: Underclassmen students (grades 9-11) will take photos during the school day on Friday, Aug. 28. Photo retakes will take place on Friday, Sept. 25.
**More details will be released soon regarding virtual student picture day logistics.
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NFHS Clubs and Organizations
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Mark Your Calendar - Upcoming NFHS August Events
Aug. 11 - Flight School
Aug. 13 - Early Release/Late Arrival Form Due
Aug. 15 - Virtual Meet the Teacher & Staff
Aug. 17 - First Day of School
Aug. 28 - School Picture Day (Underclassmen)
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#commit2equity In Action
During our Professional Development week on Tuesday, Aug. 4, Ms. Cathy Lamb assisted staff members in navigating and learning new skills within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS will house all course content for every class, and will be used as a tool to ensure student equity. With the help of Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Clayton and our Canvas teacher-leader instructors, every staff member was trained on using Canvas to ensure student #excellence.
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Share the #trueNorth Story
We #empower you to share our students' #trueNorth #excellence through these mediums by using our hashtags: #trueNorth, #excellence, #empower & #educate. We'll see you online!