

Weekly Newsletter
December 8, 2024
Message From Mrs. Glassford and Ms. Casillas
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Good Morning Foussat Families/Caretakers!
This week back from the break went by fast! Students are working hard on their iReady assessments. Please make sure students get lots of rest and eat breakfast to be prepared for these assessments. Remember, breakfast is free for all students from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Another reminder: please try your best to get to school on time—a lot of great community circles and instruction are missed when students are tardy.
The following events are taking place this month at Foussat
- December 9-December 13: Holidays Grams For Sale - $1 Before and After School
- December 11: Pastries with Administrators 8:30-9:00 in the MPR
- December 16-December 20: Spirit Days!
- December 20: Winter Fest Performances in the Courtyard - Grades K-4 & Steel Drums (see schedule below)
- December 23-January 10: No School
Don't forget to spend some time reading as a family and tell your student/s how much you love and appreciate them!
Bike Safety
Would you like to learn valuable information about bicycle safety? The Oceanside Police Department is hosting a Bicycle Education Safety Course. Bring your bicycle and we will help you register it. This is a one stop shop for all of your bicycle safety resources.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Oceanside Police Department
3855 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92058
Receive valuable resources and information on:
*Rules of the Road
*Current Traffic Laws
*E-Bike Safety
*Helmets-Safety First
For more information or to RSVP, contact:
Officer Matthew Parenteau
SOAR Shout-Outs
Congratulations to our amazing Foussat Falcons who received a SOAR Shout-Out this week!
Thank you to our amazing Duty Supervisors for creating the SOAR table. The students love this!
Oside Week in One Minute
National Child Safety and Protection Month
National Child Safety and Protection Month, observed in November, highlights the importance of safeguarding children from various risks they may encounter in daily life. This awareness month encourages parents, educators, and communities to take proactive measures to protect children from harm, both at home and in public spaces. By promoting safety education and preventive actions, National Child Safety and Protection Month aims to create safer environments and empower children with the knowledge to protect themselves.
Snack Reminder!
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
Reminder About Toys...
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.
Recess Update
Soccer has been removed as an option during recess due to many issues including conflicts and injuries. Administration is reviewing options for recess support to include soccer instruction.
Classroom Volunteers
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!
Suicide Prevention Support
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.
Lost and Found
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!
Pedestrian Safety
PTA News and Updates!!
The latest news and updates from Foussat's PTA...
1. New instagram page for PTA!! @foussatlanguageacademypta
https://www.instagram.com/foussatlanguageacademypta/
2. Events calendar for November (PDF attached plus link for viewing online) https://www.canva.com/design/DAGT3fmijyU/f2qYbbE3AJfysmfXOrn8vg/view?utm_content=DAGT3fmijyU&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
3. 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
National Child Safety and Protection Month
National Child Safety and Protection Month, observed in November, highlights the importance of safeguarding children from various risks they may encounter in daily life. This awareness month encourages parents, educators, and communities to take proactive measures to protect children from harm, both at home and in public spaces. By promoting safety education and preventive actions, National Child Safety and Protection Month aims to create safer environments and empower children with the knowledge to protect themselves.
Dogs on Campus
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!
Closed Campus
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!
Cell Phone Policy
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!
Device Insurance
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.
Student Accident & Sickness Insurance
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/
Student Safety
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!
e-Bike Safety Video
Please take a few minutes to watch this important video about how to ride stay safe while riding an e-bike.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
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.
Family Resources
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
Looking Ahead...
- Christmas Break: December 23 - January 10
Audio Enhancement
A Safety Tool With Instructional Benefits
Oceanside Unified is utilizing a state-of-the-art cloud-based camera system across our schools. This new camera system combines machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver actionable insights from video data, significantly enhancing our campus security.
Installations have begun and will continue over the next few weeks. Installations have been successfully completed at a number of other schools across OUSD, including two successful pilot schools last year .
Foussat Language Academy will use an advanced-technology system that offers a variety of benefits including enhanced accessibility of the instruction being delivered, and the capability to deliver an emergency notification system to every classroom.
This enhancement serves as an update to our current bell and intercom system. Each classroom teacher will have a device on a lanyard that amplifies sound throughout the
classroom during every lesson. Every student, no matter where they sit, will be able to clearly hear the teacher and information being taught. In addition, the teacher has the option to use a classroom-installed camera to video record their lessons by pressing a button on the device, or to activate in the event of an emergency. This option allows the teacher to practice and improve instructional approaches by sharing with colleagues, as well as post lessons for students to
review if they missed a day of instruction.
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Una herramienta para la seguridad con beneficios educativos
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Oceanside está utilizando un sistema de cámaras en nuestras escuelas con la última tecnología y almacenaje en la nube. Este nuevo sistema de cámaras usa la capacidad de las computadoras para identificar patrones y hacer predicciones (aprendizaje de máquina) y la inteligencia artificial para ofrecernos información viable tomada de datos de videos, lo que mejora significativamente la seguridad de nuestros planteles escolares.
La instalación ha comenzado y va a seguir en las próximas semanas. En algunas escuelas del distrito ya fueron instaladas exitosamente. El año pasado se realizaron pruebas exitosas en dos escuelas.
Foussat Language Academy estará usando un sistema de tecnología avanzada que brinda una variedad de beneficios, entre ellos: mejoras en la accesibilidad de la instrucción y la capacidad de tener un sistema de notificación de emergencias en cada salón de clases.
Esta mejora actualiza nuestro sistema de timbre e intercomunicador. Todos los maestros van a llevar un dispositivo en un cordón en el cuello que amplifica el sonido por el salón durante todas sus lecciones. Cada estudiante, sin importar el lugar donde esté sentado, podrá oír al maestro claramente. Además, con tocar un botón en su dispositivo, el maestro tiene la opción de activar una cámara instalada en el salón. Los maestros pueden activar la cámara en caso de emergencia. También podría grabar sus lecciones, ya sea para practicar o compartir la grabación con sus colegas para mejorar sus prácticas docentes, o bien para poner las lecciones en línea para los estudiantes que hayan faltado a clase.
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