Fern Communicator

September 11th - 15th

Title 1 Funding- VERY IMPORTANT

A significant portion of Fern Elementary's funding comes from Federal Title 1 funding. This funding is ONLY received if parents complete the meal application found HERE. We NEED EVERYONE to complete this application whether your student is planning on eating in the cafeteria or not. Please complete this application ASAP.

This Weeks Schedule

Monday, September 11th

Wear School Colors - Purple and Yellow
Regular Dismissal Schedule

TK/K - 1:50 pm
1st, 2nd, 3rd - 3:03 pm
4th & 5th - 3:12 pm

Tuesday, September 12th

Regular Dismissal Schedule

TK/K - 1:50 pm
1st, 2nd, 3rd - 3:03 pm
4th & 5th - 3:12 pm

Wednesday, September 13th

Wear your College Gear!
Wednesday Dismissal Schedule

TK/K - 1:50 pm
1st, 2nd, 3rd - 2:18 pm
4th & 5th - 2:27 pm

Thursday, September 14th

Early Dismissal Schedule for Back to School Night!

TK/K - 1:50 pm
1st, 2nd, 3rd - 2:03 pm
4th & 5th - 2:12 pm

Back to School Night!

This is a Parent/Guardian only event, there will NOT be playground supervision available. Meet the teacher, see the classroom and learn about expectations for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
5:40-5:55 Title 1 Parent Meeting @ lunch tables
6:00-6:30 TK-2nd Sessions
6:15 - 6:30 Parents of 5th Grade Accelerated Math, Room 32
6:35-7:05 3rd -5th Sessions

Friday, September 15th

Regular Dismissal Schedule

TK/K - 1:50 pm
1st, 2nd, 3rd - 3:03 pm
4th & 5th - 3:12 pm

PTA Movie Night - Flyer

School News

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Big Smiles Dentist

Wednesday, September 27th: Dentist on Campus

Parent Homework

Complete annual online registration on Powerschool:

This will ensure that you receive principal emails, important district communications and complete required school paperwork. Powerschool is also where parents will access Progress Reports, testing data, Achievement Reports, etc.

School Guidelines

Our school is dedicated to fostering a safe, positive, and respectful school culture where every student’s academic, behavioral, and social success are equally important. Please review our School Guidelines for information such as:

Expected Student Behavior
Appropriate Dress and Footwear
School Visits including Item Drop Off
Bicycle Safety & Helmet Requirements
Student Birthdays

School Guidelines

Expected Student Behavior, Dress Code, School Visits: Item Drop off, Bicycle Safety and more...

2023 - 2024 Bell Schedule

Pickup and Dropoff Procedures

Nutrition Services

Lunch Menu

September News Letter

Interactive Menus for Breakfast, Lunch and ELOP Snack

Free Breakfast and Lunch will be served in the cafeteria on the first day of school. These will be provided FREE of charge during the 2023-2024 school year. Children, of course, may pack a snack & lunch. Visit the TUSD Nutrition Services website www.tusd.org/nutrition-services for additional information.

Fern PTA: Building Community

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Emergency Kit Notice

Students with a Fern Emergency Kit - Please help us keep costs down by returning your previously purchased Emergency Kit
Students without a Fern Emergency Kit - Please complete the Emergency Kit Notice and return to your teacher by Friday, September 8, 2023

PTA Fundraiser

Fern Families! Our Photo Fundraiser is back by popular demand! This year we will be taking family photos in a local eucalyptus grove. Mark your calendars and get your outfits ready for the photo shoots happening on 10/14-10/15. We had a great turnout last school year and we want to encourage you to sign up early as spots will fill up! Start thinking about your Holiday cards and yearly photos and support our school while you do it! It’s a win win! Please see the flyer for details and sign up using the link provided!

Click here to access the PTA Back to School Guide!