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Hello Foussat Families/Caretakers!

We hope you’re all doing well and settling into the new year with positive energy and good vibes. In anticipation of the Lunar ​New Year, students continued learning about technological innovations and Chinese culture. Art classes and classrooms have included arts and crafts, acknowledging Chinese culture. This week is Great Kindness Week. Let's have fun showing some school spirit while showing respect and kindness towards one another!

The following events are taking place this month at Foussat:

• January 28th-31st: Great Kindness Week Spirit Week!
• February 4th: 100th Day of School! TK/K Parade - More information to come
• February 5th: Support 5th grade camp at Mountain Mike's Pizza!
• February 12th: TWBI Educational Partner (Families of students in the program) Meeting 5:00-6:30 pm at Chavez Middle School
• February 17th-21st: No School
• February 19th: Fundraiser at The Habit!

Don't forget to spend some time reading as a family and tell your student/s how much you love and appreciate them!

Here are some fun facts about the Chinese New Year for you to enjoy reading with your students.

School flyers will now be sent home digitally. We are doing this is to conserve paper and so that you always have access to flyers. Flyers will be sent out in the weekly newsletter and also via Mass Notification. However, if you prefer to receive a paper flyer, please let your child's teacher know and we will make sure that you receive one.

Please take a moment to fill out the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey for Families. This survey will provide our district with information on your experiences with OUSD. The survey data will be shared with our LCAP committee. Your feedback will be used to make recommendations to the Board of Education based on the needs of our OUSD community. The survey will be open until January 31, 2025.

Estimados padres, tutores y cuidadores:

Por favor tome un momento para responder a la Encuesta del Plan de Control Local y Rendición de Cuentas (LCAP) para las familias. Esta encuesta brindará información a nuestro distrito sobre sus experiencias con el OUSD. Se darán sus respuestas a nuestro comité del LCAP. Las tendrán en cuenta al hacer recomendaciones a la Junta de Educación a partir de las necesidades de nuestra comunidad del OUSD. Tienen hasta el 31 de enero para responder a la encuesta.

Congratulations to this week's SOAR Shout Out students! Thank you to Karina, Madison and Kelani for leading the morning pledge!!

Thank you, parents and guardians, for doing such a great job during this transition! We could not have done it without your support. The change to viewing progress reports and report cards online through the Aeries Parent Portal went smoothly, and we’re thrilled to offer this convenient and efficient way to access your child’s academic updates.

If you have not seen your child’s report card yet, simply log on to your Aeries Parent Portal online, click on "Grades," then "Report Card History" to view your child's report card, or log into your Aeries Portal app and click on "Report Cards."

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As a part of our school district's efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students' health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity, we ask that snacks such as Takis, Hot Cheetos, and candy be kept at home. We will be reminding students to put these snacks in their bags to take home. Here is more information: https://www.oside.us/departments/nutrition-services/wellness-policy

Please remind your student to keep all toys at home. If toys are seen at school, students will be reminded to place the toy in their backpack. If this continues to happen, Administration may call you to come pick up the item in the office. Toys are distracting at school and can lead to conflicts between students. Also, we are not responsible for items that may be damaged, lost, or stolen.

If you would like to volunteer in a classroom, please make arrangements with your child's teacher. To maintain a safe and secure environment for all our students and staff, teachers let us know who will be helping in their classroom. If your name is not on the teacher's volunteer list we will not be able to allow you on campus. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep Foussat a safe place for everyone!

Know the Signs, Find the Words, and Reach Out: Learn how to recognize warning signs, find suggested ways to reach out when you’re concerned, and discover resources to help you connect someone to help.

There many items that end up in the Lost and Found bin. Make sure you label jackets, water bottles, lunch totes, backpacks...pretty much anything that your student brings to school and might be misplaced!

The latest news and updates from Foussat's PTA...

1. New instagram page for PTA!! @foussatlanguageacademypta

https://www.instagram.com/foussatlanguageacademypta/

2. You can now join the PTA online! Though Totem with the link below (also attached QR code)

https://jointotem.com/ca/oceanside/louise-foussat-elementary-pta

A reminder that even though we all love our furry friends, dogs are not allowed on school grounds. This is as much for your protection as it is for the safety of all our students!

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!

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!

The safety of our students is of critical importance to all of us and we want to protect them from injury. Even so, accidents do happen (at school and elsewhere) and required medical care can be expensive. Please know that your school does not assume responsibility for such costs but does offer you access to several student accident insurance plans for voluntary purchase. Details can be found in the attached brochure/enrollment form. Options are available to cover your child 24/7, anywhere in the world or you can limit coverage to school-related injuries only. The plans do not restrict your choice of doctors or hospitals. However, you’ll also have access to an extensive network of providers with discounted fees. Seeking care through contracted providers may further reduce your out-of-

pocket costs, particularly if your child needs surgery or hospitalization. This is the link for online enrollment https://myers-stevens.com/enrollment/

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!

Please take a few minutes to watch this important video about how to ride stay safe while riding an e-bike.

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.

Here is a great opportunity for coaching for parents/caretakers.

• 24-7 messaging with your coach
• Biweekly one-on-one video calls with your coach
• Self-guided Roadmaps on a variety of topics
• Journaling and action items
• Daily emotional wellness check-ins
• In-app clinical assessments
• Mobile access

https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/

• February 17 - 21: School closed for Presidents' Week

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