Superintendent’s Newsletter: December 15, 2023

Fremont Unified School District Superintendent's Newsletter, 總監的話, Mensaje del Superintendente, with school campus photo in background

December 15, 2023

Dear Fremont Unified Community,

Fremont Unified schools are busy with finals, sports, performances, spirit days, celebrations and more as we count down the days until Winter Break. I send my gratitude to the many making this season bright for our students and schools.

The California School Dashboard is updating on December 15 to include data from the 2022-23 school year. The California Department of Education offers the Dashboard to share information on school and district progress across multiple measures of performance. Though Fremont Unified continues to perform well overall, we are seeing the impacts of decreased rates of attendance, and we have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels of academic performance. The high quality instruction and needs-responsive intervention from the excellent educators in each of our classrooms will remain a focus, and our work to meet students’ social and emotional needs will continue to be of vital importance in the coming years.

On a different note, this season can also be very challenging for some individuals for a wide range of reasons. I offer us all a reminder to be aware of our own mental health needs, and to look out for each other, not only at this time of year, but each and every day. Please see below for information on Care Solace, and please: if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

I wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyful close to 2023, and a happy start to 2024.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff and schools.

Sincerely,

CJ Cammack
Superintendent

 

January 30, 2024 Save the Date State District of the

Save the Date: Fremont Unified State of the District

Please save the date for a State of the District presentation by Superintendent CJ Cammack on January 30, 2024.

More information and virtual access will be shared at fremontunified.org/events as available.

 

2023-24 instructional calendar

Winter Break

All FUSD schools and offices will be closed December 25 through January 5 for Winter Break. 

FUSD schools and offices will reopen on Monday, January 8, 2024.

 

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Mental Health Support

Fremont Unified partners with Care Solace to support students, staff or their family members who are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, or other mental health conditions to navigate the mental health care system.

Care Solace’s Connection professionals are available 24/7 in any language to assist in finding local mental health programs and counseling services.

Learn more at caresolace.com/fusd.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat  988lifeline.org.

 

2024-25 enrollment

2024-25 Enrollment Information

Information on transitional kindergarten (TK), kindergarten, sibling priority and other new student enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now available at fremontunified.org/enroll.

Eligibility for transitional kindergarten is expanding: Children who will be 5 years old between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025 can enroll in this free program for 2024-25 to get a head start in school and build their social, communication and independence skills.

If your student is currently attending an FUSD school in grades TK-11, there is no need to re-enroll.

 

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Adult Learners: Expand Your Job Skills and Career Opportunities

Are you looking for new career opportunities, or to gain new skills in 2024? Fremont Adult and Continuing Education (FACE) provides adult learners access to college pathways, job training, career advancement skills, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Registration is open now for FACE classes starting in January 2024, including Accounting/Bookkeeping and Beginning/Advanced Welding. Click here for more information and to register.

 

When to Keep Your Child Home from School or Child Care

Health Guidance

The California Department of Public Health released updated guidance on when a student should stay home from school, it is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and additional languages here. Please refer to this guidance when a student has symptoms of illness, including: cough, stuffy/runny nose, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, ear/eye irritation, and/or rash.

Click here to view Fremont Unified’s protocols for students and staff with COVID-19.

 

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ParentSquare Resources

All Fremont Unified schools and parents/guardians are able to use ParentSquare for home-to-school communications. Find links for training and help videos, app downloads and answers to frequently asked questions at fremontunified.org/logins.

 

 

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Fremont Unified School District
4210 Technology Dr., Fremont, CA 94538
510-657-2350
fremontunified.org

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