FBUSD Staff Blog 5.13.23

 

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...

• On May 19, 2023, we will provide breakfast treats for all staff at your sites. There will also be other surprises during the week. We appreciate all that you do to support our students' growth and development!!!
• May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. For teacher resources, please click here. 
• Here is a fascinating article about art and the human brain. 
• We have added the Mendocino County Mental Health Crisis Hotline and the Warm Line information on the FBUSD website for our staff. It is in two places, one before you log into Employee Resources https://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/district/employee-resources?authuser=0 and on the actual "Employee Resources" page as well https://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/do-employee-resources to make it accessible to anyone who may be looking for it. Please share or utilize these resources as needed. 
• Please feel free to share any activities or pictures that you would like to include in the Blog. 
• 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. 
• The Cancer Resource Center of Mendocino County is hosting the Big River Walk and Paddle on May 20. Click here for more information.

May’s 

Harvest of the Month 

is ROOT VEGETABLES - 

Radishes & Turnips!

Take your students on a virtual field trip to 

Nye Ranch in Fort Bragg

to learn about root vegetables!  

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQA7gm1ug56UjQZzoX0A0ISFkvaoLkte/view?usp=sharing

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

If you would like some Radishes & Turnips to do taste test activities with your students please email me.

Here is the link to the Root Vegetables Educators' Newsletter & Curriculum: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OchwzWS9KZ14HS4hlhEL1iRFoajHAyV6/view?usp=sharing

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

• Several classified employees who work less than twelve months per year have yet to respond to the Reasonable Assurance request; please use the link below. 

          https://forms.gle/8ezKY9k19MYBp5Vb8

 

• Employee Resource Page https://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/do-employee-resources

Absence Request/Verification Staff Phone Extension List

Employee Online Forms

Health Benefit Information

Employee Portal Instructions

Employee Handbook

Deferred Net Pay Authorization Form

Direct Deposit

Job Postings 

Master Agreements Certificated and Classified 

DCEC Credits for Salary Advancement

And much more!

• EL Notes from Tina

• A sheet to help you choose Ellevation Strategies for your English Learners:

  
  

  https://docs.google.com/document/d/18HuOC4x7ZHk8yUlq77OQQH9uwBg2GyTrp8pdjSp1xLA/edit?usp=sharing
  

  
  

  Rewordify.com https://rewordify.com/ is powerful, free, online software that improves reading, learning, and teaching. This site can:

  • Intelligently simplify difficult English, for faster comprehension
  • Effectively teach words, for building a better vocabulary
  • Help teachers save time and produce engaging lessons
  • Help improve learning outcomes

• 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.

• May 19 FBUSD Staff Appreciation Day
• May 17- 6:00 PM Fort Bragg High School Awards Night
• May 18- 12:00 PM FBUSD Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
• May 18- 5:30 PM Dana Gray Open House
• May 23- 4:00 PM Fort Bragg Middle School Open House
• May 23- 6:00 PM Fort Bragg High School Scholarship Night 
• May 25- 5:00 PM Redwood Elementary Open House
• May 26- 7:00 PM Fort Bragg Middle School Spring Band Concert Performance
• May 29- HOLIDAY Memorial Day – No School
• June 7- Alternative Education Graduation Ceremony
• June 8- Fort Bragg Middle School 8th Grade Promotion
• June 9- Fort Bragg High School Graduation – CLASS of 2023
• June 14- SUMMER SCHOOL BEGINS

• 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