Weekly Newsletter August 18, 24

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Good Morning Foussat Parents,

We had a great school opening last week! We are thrilled to have our students back on campus and are looking forward to a fabulous school year!

Please commit to being involved in your child's school experience. We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student success. Your involvement in your child's education is invaluable, and we encourage you to stay engaged throughout the year. Whether it's helping with homework, attending school events, or simply talking about their day, your support makes a huge difference.

Let's work together to make this year a great one for our students. We are excited about the journey ahead and can't wait to see all the wonderful things your child will achieve!

Thank you for being a part of our school community.

As a safety measure, beginning Monday, August 19, Foussat will once again return to being a "Closed Campus." TK/Kindergarten students may enter school through the Kinder gate, first to fifth grade students are to enter through the main gate. The gates will open at 7:45 for students to either have breakfast or go directly to the playground. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

Our much-anticipated shades on both the kinder and upper playground are completely finished! The blacktop on the upper playground was slated to be painted this weekend - I can now say that we have a fully functional and beautiful playground!

We are excited to share our new cell phone policy, "During the Day, Off and Away," for the 2024-2025 school year (Board Policy 5131.8). Our goal is to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students by minimizing distractions and promoting their mental well-being.

Key Points:

• Cell Phone Usage: Students must turn off (ringer/tone/sounds off) and store their phones in their backpacks upon entering campus. Phones should stay off until they leave.

• Exceptions: Students with specific accommodations (IEPs, 504 plans, or medical conditions) may have phone access as specified.

• Communication: Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents when necessary. Phones will be accessible in emergencies.

• Academic Benefits: Reducing phone usage helps students stay focused and engaged in class.

• Safety and Security: This policy helps prevent cyberbullying, ensures students focus during emergencies, and reduces the risk of theft or loss.

We appreciate your support as we work together to enhance our students' learning experiences and well-being!

We have seen many students riding their bicycles or scooters to school without a helmet. Helmets protect their heads from serious injuries in case of an accident, helping to prevent concussions and other serious traumatic injuries. Always make sure your child is wearing a helmet every time they ride - it's a simple step that can save lives. Help them stay safe and enjoy the ride!

Picture is scheduled for September 6th - students will be bringing home flyers soon!

Dia de Fotos!

It is our school policy to not make any class changes until after the first three weeks of school. If you are requesting a change of teachers we ask that you first meet with your child's assigned teacher to discuss any concerns that you have. Another factor that is taken into consideration when administration is considering a class change is the class size in other classrooms. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about this!

Check out the Oside Week in One Minute!

Please take the time to watch the video for dropping off and picking up students.

• Use caution when driving in the school parking lot. We have over 700 students being dropped off and picked up every day.
• Be courteous and polite to other drivers. Treat other drivers with the same respect you would like to be shown towards you.
• When you are dropping off or picking up your student in the drop off area, please do no leave your car unattended. Leaving your car unattended causes cars to back up.
• Ask your student to use the pedestrian crossing areas. We ask you to do so that we can keep all of our students safe.

• September 6: Fall Portraits
• September 11: Open House (5:30 - 6:30 PM)

Email: karla.doherty@oside.us
Website: foussat.oside.us
Location: 3800 Pala Road, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-721-2200
Facebook: facebook.com/foussatschool
Twitter: @FoussatSchool