FBUSD Staff Blog 11.18.22

FBUSD Mission

FBUSD delivers exceptional, engaging, equitable,

and collaborative learning opportunities for all students.

FBUSD Vision Every student receives engaging and challenging learning experiences to reach their greatest potential and thrive in a diverse global society.

News, Notes & Reminders...

• Thank you to all of the teachers, administrators, and staff who supported Parent Teacher Conferences this week! I know it is exhausting, but so worth the effort to connect with our parents. 
• If you know of anyone who is interested in becoming a school counselor, CDE is offering a scholarship program for up to $20,000 to support getting a degree and credential. They ask for a two year commitment to working in schools in return. For more information, email the program at mhcounselors@cde.ca.gov. 
• An online store has been setup to order FBUSD clothing. The store can be found here. If you order, the item will be shipped directly to you. 
• There is a Computer Science Ed overview being offered by MCOE and Sonoma COE for CS Education Week (Dec. 5-11). More information can be found here. 
• A free online class to enhance notetaking skills in students is being offered. More information can be found here. 
  
  
  
• COVID Vaccines/Boosters are available at the Mendocino Coast Clinic from 2:00-5:00 PM on Tuesdays. More information can be found here.
• Testing is available at the District Office from 7:30-8:30 AM and 3:15-4:15 PM each day. 

November’s 

Harvest of the Month 

is CORN!

Take your students on a virtual field trip to our very own 

Redwood Rainbow Farm

to learn about corn from 

Julie and Iris!  

Here is a link to a short video you can show your students:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/107dgdlaP-1_2o1tSeuiHDl4YR1bql_Tm/view?usp=sharing

(I find it works best if you download the video ahead of time)

Hint:  This video will be perfect to show on POPCORN Friday! 

Here is a link to the Corn Educators' Newsletter & Curriculum: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AfA9YBrpivua0CJaH2XEPZDNUdLjWuCT/view?usp=sharing

If you use any of the Harvest of the Month videos with your class, 

can you please complete this short survey?

https://forms.gle/U7i8qnzSzqQMJ6LXA

Thank you for supporting 

Nutrition Education and Local Agriculture!

If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know!

Pilar

• HR Notes from Suzie

• Do you know someone who would like to become a substitute teacher? The basic skills test requirement is being waived for 2023. This makes it easier to get a substitute credential. Contact Suzie if you need more information. 

• If you have a change of legal name change, address, mailing address, or phone number, please make sure Human Resources is notified. Any checks or tax documents will be mailed to the address on file. In addition, employees can make changes using the portal. 

• Please review your paycheck to ensure you have received your salary advance from DCEC Credits. Any credits submitted in October will be reflected on November's paycheck. Your paycheck stub and the employee portal are two sources to review your salaries. Credits on file are also registered in the portal. 

• EL Notes from Tina

• Here is a video of a keynote presentation from the 2018 CABE Conference that discusses equity. 

• Rewordify.com is a powerful, free, online software that improves reading, learning, and teaching. This site can: simplify difficult English, for faster comprehension, effectively teach words, for building a better vocabulary, help teachers save time and produce engaging lessons, and help improve learning outcomes             https://rewordify.com/

• This article from Colorin Colorado contains resources and strategies on how to access and provide background knowledge for English Learners. By drawing on students' experiences for instruction, teachers can enhance their curriculum using a variety of resources in order to make the material more culturally relevant and accessible.
  https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/connect-students-background-knowledge-content-ell-classroom
  
  
  
• Here is a chart from the National Committee for Effective Literacy highlighting the Differences Impacting Literacy Development Between Monolingual English Learners And Bilingual Learners.

• 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline has gone active nationwide. Anyone can call or text 988 to be connected with a mental health counselor trained to support crisis intervention for substance abuse, suicide, or other mental health needs. You can find out more about the Lifeline at this link. 
• FBUSD Vacancies:  All internal job postings can now be found on the FBUSD Employee Resource webpage.  Click here to check out this new 

• November 21-25 Thanksgiving Holiday
• December 1- College and Career Apparel Day
• December 10- Board Workshop on Equity
• December 15- December Board Meeting
• December 19-January 2- Winter Break

• Absence Request/Verification Form (Sub line 707-962-7368)
• AQI in Fort Bragg
• CDPH Guidance for K-12 Schools
• FBUSD Employee Handbook
• FBUSD Employee Payroll Portal
• FBUSD Salary Schedules
• MCOE Air Quality Guidelines for Schools
• QR code for a digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccine record
• Bilingual Family Liaison referral form
• Submit an IT ticket
• Submit a ticket with the maintenance department
• FBUSD Employee Resource webpage
• DCEC folder
• DCEC Book List