FBUSD Staff Blog 10.27.23

 

The above photos were from Homecoming Week at FBHS. Thank you to all who contributed!

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...

ATTENTION!!!

The registration form for November 1 is available at the link below. Please read the form carefully as your selection affects the options you have available. Please reach out to Rene Hohls with any questions. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcQr2-Tijp7hMi2q4hP3TD8NO9-uFwrwkMpvxJHfwtNh_G5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please complete the registration ASAP!!! Thank you!

 

Trauma Informed Training

Safe Spaces is a Trauma Informed Practice training. It is online and consists of 3 modules of about 2 hours each. These modules are eligible for DCEC credits. The training can be found at https://osg.ca.gov/safespaces/. 

Fort Bragg Unified School District

Health & Wellness Council

We need your participation!

What is a Health & Wellness Council?

An action-oriented advisory group that focuses on the health and well-being of students,

staff, and families in a school community. The Council makes recommendations to the

School Board for the District Wellness Policy, assists in the implementation of the

policy, and leads other health-related initiatives. The Council ideally includes school

district employees, students, parents, school board members, & community members.

A Health & Wellness Council may also:

 Monitor and evaluate the implementation of district health and wellness policies

and programs.

 Advise the school board or district on community health issues

 Organize health-promoting programs or events in the district or community.

We will meet:

Last Tuesday of the Month, Every Other Month at 3:30 pm

November 28

January 30

March 26

May 28

Location to be determined.

To join our Council, please call or email Pilar at:

(707) 961-3521 or pgray@fbusd.us

MCOE is offering a series of Math professional learning sessions in Willits, Fort Bragg, and Ukiah this year. Below are the dates. The sessions with Sarah Kingston and Barb Blanke will explore fluency progressions, models, and strategies needed to build confident and efficient mathematicians at all levels.

Willits - Willits Center for the Arts

Friday ~ Jan. 19, 2024

Saturday ~ Jan. 20, 2024

Fort Bragg ~ FBHS Room 306

Friday ~ March 8, 2024

Saturday ~ March 9, 2024

• The updated Employee Handbook can be found here. 
• The updated Emergency Contact Form can be found here. 
• Athletic Schedules for our student-athletes are available on the FBMS and FBHS websites.  

• CDE Has created some posters to support Mental Health. Please see the links below.

• Bad Days and Good Days Poster

• Friendships & Mental Health Poster

• Your Mental Health is as Important as your Physical Health Poster

October’s 

Harvest of the Month 

is PEPPERS!

Take your students on a virtual field trip to 

Boonville Barn Collective

to learn about peppers!

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15caeqaaRCDSAh8DDPKvJ8XIOKpjjFryc/view?usp=drive_link

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

Here is the link to the Berries Educators' Newsletter & Curriculum: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqW7z322z83v1Xc6efiu6Ome1GQ4dzzk/view?usp=drive_link

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

 

Please let the HR department know if you have any credentialing changes. The Commission on Teaching Credentialing does not have an automatic notification system. It could affect your pay range.

 

Do you know someone who would like to become a substitute teacher? Commission on Teacher Credentialing Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit information can be found here. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/30-Day-Substitute-Teaching-Permit-(CL-505p) 

 

The basic skills test requirement is being waived for a limited time.

 

Passage of SB 1397 has temporarily waived the Basic Skills Requirement from January 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Basic skills proficiency will once again be required for the initial issuance of the Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit after July 1, 2024. As long as your permit remains active, this will apply. 

 

The Basic Skill Requirement still applies to credentialing permits. Contact me if you need information or application assistance.

EL Notes from Tina

Using visuals is crucial when providing comprehensible input for our English Learners.

The Noun Project has more than 5 million icons and stock images that can be used for visual support for your ELs.

https://thenounproject.com/

Another source is Pics4Learning: https://www.pics4learning.com/

• 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline 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.

• October 31 5:30 PM MCRPD Trunk or Treat event
• November 1 FBUSD Professional Learning Day
• November 8 6:00 PM RFEP Celebration at Dana Gray
• November 9 6:00 PM FBUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
• November 10 No School – Veteran’s Day Holiday
• November 20-24 No School- Thanksgiving 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
• 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