FBUSD Staff Blog 12.2.22

 

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...

• I appreciate all of the efforts you have been implementing to keep our students healthy and safe at school in the midst of the various illnesses that have been going around. We are continuing to message to families to keep ill students at home and to get vaccines when appropriate. 
• Google Doodles are a tool you could use to engage your students. They have an archive of the different Doodles they have used over the years. They can be found at www.google.com/doodles.
• Please try to schedule appointments at a time that does not conflict with required staff meetings or collaborative times. If you cannot avoid missing one of these meetings, the expectation is that you will use leave to cover the time. Leave can be taken in hourly increments to accommodate this. Thank you for your commitment to these important professional learning opportunities. 
• 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. 

December’s 

Harvest of the Month 

is BROCCOLI!

Take your students on a frosty, Winter virtual field trip to 

New Agrarian Collective

in Willits to learn about these yummy "Little Trees!"  

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q67XpGULxUHY9Bx69Ltlin5MmCi0wegS/view?usp=sharing

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

If you would like some Broccoli to do Taste Test activities with your students please email me and I'll purchase it for you!

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P5NET2N1JCS0j6VZ-NWwHGSgxYvfXMNG/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. 

• December paychecks will be issued on the 15th.

  January payroll will be on the regular pay cycle.

  
  

• Paystub credentialing reminders are from the Mendocino County Office of Education. Unfortunately, they usually need to catch up on the current status. If you have not received a reminder from me, you are in good standing.

• Spring Coaches are needed for baseball, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and wrestling! If interested, please contact Jen Gardner at FBHS or Leticia Ramirez at FBMS.

• EL Notes from Tina
• December 12th is The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico, an important holiday to many Mexican Americans. Here's a link to teaching resources:https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/11/22/the-best-sites-for-learning-teaching-about-the-day-of-the-virgin-of-guadalupe/
  
  
• According to Edutopia, modeling tasks and assignments is consistently underutilized despite being an easy, high-leverage strategy. Providing effective models saves time in the end, since it both provides clear examples of expectations for a given assignment and reduces the verbiage a teacher needs to explain a task. Here's a link to five effective models: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-effective-modeling-strategies-english-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 resource.
• FBUSD Rental List can be found here.

• December 10- Board Workshop on Equity
• December 15- December Board Meeting
• December 17- CTE Showcase at FBHS 
• 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