Week in Review
Welcome back from Spring Break! We hope you and your families had a fulfilling week off. We have ten weeks to go until the end of the year. It's going to be busy! This week started off with the best day of the month, VAPA day! It was also the first day for Ms. Toscano carrying the torch for Mrs. Sperry's class and we had a great time. On Tuesday, our staff met with Laurie Brooks, our representative with FranklinCovey, who introduced the staff to our upcoming Social/Emotional/School Culture initiative for next year: The Leader in Me.
Third-Fifth graders began their annual FitnessGram testing in PE. The information we get from these assessments will help with the planning of our physical education curriculum next year by identifying the areas of greatest need.
TODAY, our 4th and 5th grade students traveled to Torrey Pines Natural State Reserve for a guided tour of the park extension. Students learned about local history, the relationship between our indigenous people and the land, and made connections between what they're learning in class and what they could see in front of them.
Next week is our PTA meeting on Thursday evening at 5:30. We'll be making final arrangements for our SPRING CARNIVAL (4/22) and discussing upcoming PTA leadership opportunities for next year. See you then!
Summer Programming Enrollment Now OPEN
San Diego Unified School District is excited to announce a variety of summer learning opportunities so you can create the best summer experience.The window to enroll in the Summer Academic Program, Extended School Year (ESY), and PrimeTime Summer is now open. Participation in summer programs is not required, however we encourage families to take advantage of these fun and educational summer enrichment opportunities available only to current San Diego Unified students. The summer learning opportunities are no cost to San Diego Unified families.
Families can choose from the following program options:
The elementary, middle, and high school summer experience will support the academic and social-emotional needs of our students. The Summer Academic Program is open to ALL currently enrolled students including students receiving special education services. Classes are taught by San Diego Unified educators at designated schools. Education specialists will be assigned to sites to help support staff in meeting the needs of all learners. The Summer Academic Program goes from June 20 through July 21, 2023.
The enrollment window for the Summer Academic Program is February 6 through April 14, 2023. Summer academic enrollment takes place at the students' current school of attendance. Every student who enrolls is guaranteed a space in the Summer Academic Program.
Students participating in the ESY/Summer Academic Program can also participate in PrimeTime Summer or Level Up enrichment programs to create the best summer experience. Please note students must be enrolled in the ESY/Summer Academic Program in order to be eligible for PrimeTime Summer.
ESY services will be provided at all open schools to students who have ESY services as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Specialized ESY programs will be provided at pre-identified schools. Enrollment is coordinated with the student’s current case manager. There is no enrollment deadline for ESY.
In addition to rewarding learning experiences from our educators, we are also partnering with the San Diego Foundation and dozens of local nonprofits to provide students with afternoon enrichment opportunities and week-long camps at no cost to San Diego Unified families throughout the city. Summer Level Up enrichment programs for all district students grades UTK-12 will be offered by our Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), Office of College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE), and community partners throughout June, July, and August 2023. Level Up enrichment opportunities will include sports camps, STEAM- and arts-based experiences, leadership institutes, internships, and accelerated learning opportunities. Enrollment and more information about these programs will be made available to families in the Spring.
To learn more about each of the programs being offered this summer and access applications/enrollment forms, visit our Extended Learning Opportunities website.
PrimeTime Updates
PrimeTime Program 23/24: Applications are now available online and must be completed and submitted online by April 14th, to be considered for the initial application process. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date and placed on the waitlist if no space is available. Parents will be notified of their status June 16th, 2023.
Student of the Week
Our Student of the Week is Jordan in Ms. Yamasita's Kindergarten Class. Jordan is an academic standout, especially in math and STEAM. He knows his addition and subtraction facts, fact families, number bonds, and 10 frames. In short, a math extraordinaire.
During STEAM, you can find Jordan, thinking outside of the box. He starts with a blueprint, not just one, but several. Then he uses Legos to test his idea(s). Jordan’s designs are intricate. He thinks about weather conditions and whether or not the structure he’s building will withstand the seasonal changes to his animal’s habitat.
In Kindergarten, kindness matters. For Jordan, it’s volunteering to read with a peer, helping his classmates login to Headsprout, returning the breakfast cart to the cafetera, opening doors/gates for his classmates, scanning the kindergarten playground to be sure all the equipment is returned, and asking, “How can I help you today?” with an enormous smile. Way to go, Jordan! Thank you for being a phenomenal Falcon!
Looking Ahead
April
12 - Minimum Day - School Site Council / Instructional Leadership Team
17-19 - Student Monitoring Meetings
19 - Minimum Day - Teacher Prep
22- PTA's SPRING CARNIVAL at the Park
26 - Minimum Day - Professional Development
26 - Kindergarten & 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
May
2 - All-Staff Collaboration
3 - Minimum Day - Teacher Prep
8 - VAPA PLC's
8 - CAASPP Testing Begins
10 - Minimum Day - School Site Council / Instructional Leadership Team
15 - Spring Fountas & Pinnell Testing UTK-2nd Grade Begins
15 - Virtual Student Monitoring Meetings
17 - Minimum Day - Teacher Prep
18 - Spring OPEN HOUSE (rescheduled)
22 - VAPA PLC's
24 - Minimum Day - Restorative Justice Practices
26 - No School
29 - No School
31 - Minimum Day - Report Card Prep
June
7 - Minimum Day - Report Card Prep
14 - Minimum Day - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
15 - Teacher Check-out Day
19 - Office Closes for the Summer Break
Fletcher Elementary School
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Website: https://fletcher.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 7666 Bobolink Way, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619)605-4600
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Principal of Fletcher Elementary School in San Diego Unified School District