FBUSD Staff Blog 2.3.23

 

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and collaborative learning opportunities for all students.

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News, Notes & Reminders...

• I had the opportunity to judge the FFA Section Speech contest this week. Our FFA program provides students with wonderful opportunities. A huge shout out to Megan Tunzi, Daniela Oliva, and Becca Duran for their support of this program!
• Black History Month began this week. Some resources are shared below. 

• Black History Makers (Symbaloo Webmix)

• Classroom Resources from PBS

• Smithsonian Learning Lab Resources

• Scholastic: African American Heritage Celebrations

Freedom’s Ring: King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech - Animated (Stanford Univ.)
• As a part of the process to plan for next school year, Joe will be stopping in staff meetings at each school. There will also be two education partners (staff, parents, students, community member) meetings. 
• 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. 
• 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. 

• 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.

• EL Notes from Tina

• Toluca River, of Markers and Minions, has great resources for Benchmark Advance, and a lot of them are free. Here's a link to her suggestions for highly effective anchor charts:
  https://markersandminions.com/designing-a-quality-anchor-chart/

• Sanger Unified has a plethora of resources for meeting the academic needs of English Learners, by grade level and by topics and with links to online tools and strategies:  
  https://www.sangerlearns.com/sanger-designated-eld.html
  For example, the top ten strategies for ELs:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1ZldGtSbYhTVzkzZE5sdjN4MEE/view?resourcekey=0-mVEKbC9YNGT_JvIbzOu8Cw

• 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.

• February 9- FBUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
• February 10- Valentine's Dance at FBMS
• February 11- Board Governance Workshop
• February 18- FFA 5K Fun Run at Glass Beach
• February 20-24 February 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