Fulton Focus

FPS students, staff, and families,

As always at the start of a new school year I want to thank our students, parents, and staff for their patience. It takes some time to learn new routines and make the necessary adjustments. Learning inside and outside the classroom is in full swing as we head to the middle of September. I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to take in a game, match, or performance this fall that showcases students and their talents. Thank you for sharing your students with us. It’s always a great day to be a Hornet!

Ty A. Crain, Superintendent

Interested in having a float in the Homecoming Parade, make sure you complete the entry form by Wednesday, September 18th!

Entry Form: https://tinyurl.com/2wh7ab65

Support your Hornets & help us stock SERVE, Inc Shelves. For every item on Serve's Most Requested Items List donated, we will take $1 off the admission price, for home events until the end of September! (Only Exception: Homecoming 9/27)

Serve's Most Requested Items:

• Complete Boxed Meals (hamburger/tuna helper)
• Canned Meat
• Canned Soup
• Pancake & Cornbread Mix
• Ravioli
• Peanut Butter
• Boxed Potatoes & Stuffing
• Noodles
• Diced Tomatoes
• Macaroni & Ramen

Current Proportional Attendance Data for Grades K-12 & the change from this time last year.

State Attendance Target: 90% of students attending 90% of the time.

Dr. Daniel Rector, Director of Student Services, serves as Fulton Public Schools' McKinney-Vento Act (Homeless) and Foster Care local liaison. Each year, we intend to ensure that families and staff know these roles, their purpose, and the resources available to eligible students.

McKinney-Vento Act (Homeless) Liaison

Under the McKinney-Vento Act, every school district is required to designate a liaison to support students who may be experiencing housing instability (homeless children and youth). The local liaison coordinates services to ensure that impacted students do not experience barriers to enrolling in school and have the opportunity to succeed academically. While not comprehensive, the following list outlines some of the key responsibilities of this role:

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that school personnel identify homeless children and youth.
• Supporting homeless children and youth in enrolling in school and having full and equal opportunity to succeed.
• Coordinating with social service agencies to refer impacted students to receive health care, dental services, mental health and substance abuse, housing, and other appropriate services.
• Informing parents and guardians of their student's options and rights.
• Mediating enrollment disputes for eligible students in accordance with law.
• Informing about and assisting with transportation arrangements.
• Informing unaccompanied youth (about enrollment options and assisting them in enrollment.

More information about the role and responsibilities of the McKinney-Vento Act (Homeless) Liaison can be found on our district website, in board policy IGBCA (Programs for Homeless Students), and from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Foster Care Liaison

Under federal law, every school district must designate a point of contact (liaison) to support students in foster care. While not comprehensive, the following list outlines some of the key responsibilities of this role:

• Collaborating with child welfare agencies to support the educational interests of students in foster care.
• Participating in best interest determination meetings to determine educational placement for students in foster care.
• Supporting students in foster care in enrolling in school and having full and equal opportunity to succeed.
• Arranging for transportation for students in foster care.

More information about the role and responsibilities of the Foster Care Liaison can be found on our district website, in board policy IGBE (Students in Foster Care), and from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account to complete the 2024-25 Free & Reduced Meal Application online or access the PDF application at this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdevybnp

This form must be completed each year to qualify. Unsure if you qualify, complete the form, and our Food Service Department will process it and let you know!

Completed applications can be dropped off at our Central Office (2 Hornet Drive), during Open House, or sent in with your student on the first day of school.

If you have any questions, please contact our Food Service Department at 573.590.8045.

Activity & Athletic Registration is Open for the 2024-25 School Year!!! Follow the steps below to register your student.

1. Select School Store in the left-hand navigation bar after logging in as a parent.
2. Click the "Shop" button on the appropriate school tile for the student you are registering.
3. Click "Products" in the Athletics/Activities tile.
4. Click "View" for the Sport/Activity tile you wish to register for.
5. Choose the student in the Recipient drop-down box.
6. Under "Required Forms", click the link for the MSHSAA Annual Form
7. Fill out the form and click the button at the bottom to e-sign.
8. Click the Submit button
9. Click "Add to Cart" to add the activity to your cart and check out.

Fulton Public Schools is not offering a damage waiver for Student Chromebooks this year. Fees will be assessed on damaged Chromebooks due to misuse.

Questions: Contact our Techology Department at 573.590.8040

Certified Opportunities:

Teacher - Special Education (PreK-12) 2024-25

Teacher Specialist - Visually Impaired 2024-25

Reading Interventionist (Grades 1-5) 2024-25

Support Staff Opportunities:

Bus Aide

Bus Driver

Custodian

Food Service Staff

School Nurse Substitute

Special Education Paraprofessional

Coaching Opportunities:

High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 2024-25

High School Assistant Baseball Coach 2024-25

Middle School Head Basketball Coach 2024-25

Middle School Head Track Coach 2024-25

Middle School Assistant Football Coach 2024-25

Interested in subbing for Fulton Public School; visit penmaceducation.com/central-mo for more information.

Fulton Public Schools utilizes Infinite Campus as our Student Information System.

Please make sure you can access your Parent Portal account as critical information about the start of the school year including online registration will be communicated through this system.

If you experience any issues accessing your account or have any questions, please reach out to our Technology Department at 573.590.8040 between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F.

Easy access to staff directories, school calendars, lunch menus, news and so much more!!!

Android: https://tinyurl.com/5cu8mrku

Apple: https://tinyurl.com/2vy7jsma

In an effort to consolidate information, we have created a district handbook for families PK-12th Grade.https://tinyurl.com/26nrm3xb

Be on the lookout for building newsletters for building specific procedures such as expectations, arrival & dismissal procedures etc.

The Fulton Public School District relies heavily on email and text messaging for communications with parents.

Please make sure your email address and phone number are correct in your Parent Portal.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Communication is a vital part of the school experience!

Fulton Public Schools utilizes Finalsite's Blackboard system for mass notifications. You will receive texts from "60680".

*Direct Report from our SIS System - only household parents will receive messages.

"Honoring Our Hornets" is a way for you to express your gratitude to any Fulton Public Schools employee who goes above and beyond what is expected. Anyone can submit an "Honoring Our Hornets" nomination for any Fulton Public Schools employee.

*Recipients will be selected monthly from the nominations received.

Submit An "Honoring Our Hornets" Today!

You may have noticed a new School Violence Tip Line link on our Fulton58 website under the Resources tab. This is an anonymous tip line linked to the Missouri Highway Patrol's Courage2Report Missouri. To prevent school violence, they offer three ways to anonymously report a concern. When a tip is submitted it immediately goes to law enforcement and notifies the school administrators. Please take the time to watch the video below, and to read the Student and Parent Frequently Asked Questions.

September 27, 2024 - Homecoming, Dismiss 2 hours early

October 7, 2024 - No School - Teacher PD

October 9, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting - FHS Library - 7pm

November 1, 2024 - No School - Earned Day Off

November 4, 2024 - No School - Teacher PD

November 13, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting - FHS Library - 7pm

November 25-29, 2024 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 11, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting - FHS Library - 7pm

December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025 - No School - Winter Break

Email: communications@fulton58.org
Website: www.fulton58.org
Location: 2 Hornet Drive, Fulton, MO
Phone: 573-590-8000

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