Family Newsletter- MAY 2024

At his time of the year we  would like to express our thanks to all of the amazing volunteers who have helped us over the course of this school year. Our PTA has continued to support our students and staff in a variety of ways this year and have made it possible for our students to attend on campus and off campus field trips.  They are also partners in establishing our new maker space.  We always encourage you to take part in PTA events and join their highly involved team.  Your acts of kindness may look small, but their impact on the world is enormous. Thank you for your assistance.

We are excited that our MAKER SPACE build day is near.  MAY 10, 2024

We are looking for 10 volunteers Sign Up Link to help with the building of the furniture for the space.  You do NOT need to have any experience, the team from RAFT will show volunteers what to do on the day of the build.   Volunteers will be assisting our students as they build the furniture for this space- you will be trained that day.   No previous building experience necessary.  

Civicore- volunteer Civicore- volunteer link (on campus with supervision)

 Help us make this day a success and consider volunteering.  The maker space will benefit all of our amazing students once it is built. 

The School Site Council (SSC) is composed of two membership groups, school employees and members that represent the community (parents/guardians). 

Membership on the SSC is a two (2) year commitment.  Forest Park’s SSC will have two vacancies in the next school year.  Nominated names will appear on the election ballot in the June Newsletter. Please email dmapelli@fusdk12.net with any questions you may have.  More information about our SSC can be found on the school’s website (under the teachers/student tab).  

Please consider nominating yourself to SSC.  Here is the nomination form. https://forms.gle/ShaUcE7RZi64PWBz7

ATTENDANCE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

The 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR STARTS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024.  All students are expected to report to school on the first day, Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Students who have not attended the first day of school will be dropped at the end of the first day of school. Students who are dropped will not be guaranteed a seat at the school and may have to be overloaded to other schools upon return. The only exceptions will be students who are absent due to illness. If a student is absent the first day due to illness, parents or guardians must notify the school  every day the student is absent.  Seats will not  be held for students on extended vacations or other optional activities, whether or not the school is notified. (AR5113.1). After 10 consecutive (uninterrupted) school days of unexcused absences, a student is dropped from the roster and must re-enroll at the district office. No exceptions will be made.  

HEALTH CARE NEEDS/ MEDICATION FORMS FOR 2024-2025

Does your student need to take medication at school or have a health condition we should be aware of? Please be sure to go to:   https://fremontunified.org/about/instructional-services/student-support-services/health-services-overview/health-forms-medication/    

to find all the health care and medication forms that need to be completed by your student’s primary care provider. Orders for the 2024-2025 school year must be dated 6/1/24 or later to be valid for the full school year. For further medical questions please contact our school nurse, Bagya Arunkumar at: 

barunkumar@fusdk12.net .  Please pick up any medications that are currently at school by May 31. Any medication left after that date will be disposed of.

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, PUBERTY, AND SEXUALITY EDUCATION CURRICULUM- GRADES 4-5

On January 16, 2019, the Fremont Board of Education approved Rights, Respect, Responsibility (3Rs) as the comprehensive health, puberty, and sexuality curriculum (CHPSE) for students in grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and high school Health (typically taken in 9th grade).  The information below is designed to inform families about the curriculum and offer resources to help families support this learning with their children.

Student Learning

If your student is participating in  in-person learning, these are the lessons they will receive:  CHPSE Lessons and Opt Outs – In Person

Opt out

Families may opt their child out of part or all of the curriculum by notifying the teacher or school in writing. Email is the most reliable way to submit an opt out, however a written request may also be mailed to the school. All opt out requests must be received before the first day of instruction. In your communication, please include:

• Your student’s name, teacher, and grade

• Your name

• A statement indicating you wish to opt your child out of these lessons

Forest Park lessons by grade level