On October 17th, families across the nation are invited to participate in the Great American ShakeOut, a nationwide earthquake drill designed to help people practice essential safety steps. It's a valuable opportunity to teach your loved ones how to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," ensuring everyone is better prepared in the event of an earthquake. By joining millions of others in this important drill, your family will learn crucial survival skills while strengthening your overall emergency response plan. Don’t miss this chance to take part in a simple yet effective way to stay safe and ready for any potential disaster!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, dedicated to raising awareness of the harm bullying causes. On October 9, 2024, National Stop Bullying Day encourages everyone to stand up against bullying and work to put an end to it. This month, more than ever, use your voice to highlight the dangers of bullying and the impact associated with it!
Join us for Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, as we roll out the red carpet and celebrate this year's theme: "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free!"
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!
September 15th is the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month and will go through until October 15th. During this time we honor the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The month starts on September 15 because it's the independence day for several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. During this time, people celebrate with festivals, music, dance, and food, and learn about the important roles Hispanic Americans have played in shaping the country.
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.
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 window for families to purchase the Device Protection Plan is now open. We highly recommend families take advantage of this plan. The plan is only $20 and typical repairs for the new Chromebooks range from $100-$350. Purchasing the plan is much simpler than it was before. Payments can be made online with a credit card or electronic check at www.myschoolbucks.com. More information can be found on the ITS webpage under Student Chromebook Program.
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 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
Foussat Elementary School
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