News From The Nest
Principal Newsletter ~ Week of May 13th, 2024
A Message from Mrs. Lucas
Dear Falcon Family,
We want to send a heartfelt thank you to our Foundation, PTA and our Fern community for spoiling us all last week for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! We ate and snacked all week and the treats and special touches really made us feel appreciated and loved. THANK YOU!!
Our fifth graders will be taking the SBAC Science test this week and any students who have been absent during testing will be finishing up as well.
As we finish up the school year, please be sure our Falcons are arriving on time each day. We have had a great year and we want to finish strong. Parents, please finish strong as well at pick up and drop off and follow our parking lot procedures so that students are safe. Students should NOT exit their car in the drive-through lane. They MUST exit onto the sidewalk from the drop-off lane. Also, a reminder not to not block our neighbors driveways.
With gratitude,
Mrs. Lucas
#beagoodhumantoday
#oneschoolonecommunityonefamily
Summer Arts Camp
A Message from Student Council
Student council is collecting items for the Animal Assistance League of Orange County. Items can be brought to the box outside the front office starting on Monday. Possible items we will collect: trash bags, unopened pet food items, new or gently used cat and dog toys, new or gently used towels, and collars or leashes.
Thank you!
Upcoming Events Calendar
May:
- April 29th-May 17th ~ SBAC State Testing, grades 3-6
- May 18th - FSD Fest @ CSUF
- May 24th - PTA Family Mtg, 8:45 am in the MPR
- May 27th - No School for Memorial Day holiday
- May 28th - 3rd-6th grade iPad Collection Day
- May 30th - Sixth Grade Promotion, 9:00 am
- May 31st - LAST DAY of School, 12:00 pm Dismissal **Clap Out is at 11:45 am
~ SPIRIT DAYS ~
Every Wednesday is College Colors Day!
Every Friday is Green Day ~ wear our school spirit wear and/or green and white!
Fern Drive PTA News
Hello Fern Families!
I hope all of our Fern Moms had a great Mother's Day filled with all the things you wanted to do! We all hope you felt truly celebrated!
Thank you to all who dined out at Panda Express last Wednesday. It was a huge success and we appreciate your support of our school!
Our Final Association/Family Meeting will be Friday, May 24th @ 8:45 a.m. in the MPR directly after the assembly. This meeting will be packed with many important agenda items. We will be introducing our 2024-2025 Executive Board, voting on next year's budget and thanking and celebrating our graduating 6th grade family members. Please join us for this important meeting!
PTA will be selling candy leis the morning of 6th Grade Promotion. Please look out for a flyer with more information soon!
Please remember the best way to stay in touch and up to date with all things PTA is via our instagram page @ferndrivepta.
If anyone has any feedback about anything PTA, I am happy to hear it! Please email me at ptafalcons@gmail.com.
Have a great week and #beagoodhumantoday
Kelly Hainlen
PTA President
FSD Fest is May 17th & 18th at CSUF!
Calling all Fern Drive Families!! Get ready to inspire and ignite your child's love for learning at FSD Fest! Events like Global Games and Passion Agents celebrate student innovation and love of learning. Reading brings endless adventures, and we want to celebrate 3rd and 4th readers with our League of Literacy competition. Film Fest celebrates student filmmaking, but hurry all films are due on April 26th.
FSD Fest is right around the corner, and we'd love for our students to be an integral part of this enriching experience! Here are some amazing opportunities where they can showcase their talents:
Global Games: Does your child have an idea for a board game? Encourage them to join other budding developers in the 4th-8th grades to create and present their games at our festival!
Passion Agents Conference: We know every child has a unique passion. This is their chance to share it with the world! Students from 4th-8th grades can present their interests through lively presentations and demonstrations.
Film Fest: Calling all young Spielberg's in the making from TK-8th grades! If your child loves storytelling and filmmaking, remind them to submit their films by April 26th for a chance to be celebrated at our red carpet ceremony.
League of Literacy: Reading brings endless adventures, and we want to celebrate it! Our 3rd and 4th graders can partake in reading comprehension activities and competitions..
Let’s nurture the creativity and curiosity in our children together. Encourage your child to participate in FSD Fest and let their imagination soar! Visit bit.ly/fsdfestweb for details on FSD Fest and each event.
News from The Lab for the 24/25 School Year
Encore: The Lab After-School Program Registration
Our on-campus After-School program, The Lab, will begin registration on Monday, April 1st. If interested in having your student attend The Lab for the upcoming school year, please complete the interest form between 4/1 - 4/12.
For more information, and to fill out the interest form, please click HERE
Questions? Contact Mr. D at matthew_deemer@myfsd.org
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Fern Drive Foundation for Education and Techknowledgy
Hello Falcons!
The Fern Drive Foundation for Education and Techknowledgy is thrilled to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year! The Fern Drive Foundation is a volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers, and staff. Our Foundation is dedicated to the successful education of our Falcon students. Last year with the help of Apex Leadership, we raised over $21,000 dollars to help toward our school’s technology fund.
Fern Drive Foundation for Education and Techknowledgy helps raise money to give our Falcons the very best education technology available by paying for programs like IXL, Accelerated Reader, and Simple Solutions. We also purchase new iPads every year to try and give our Falcons the most up-to-date technology available.
Our FD Foundation meets the first Thursday of every month at 3 PM and all Fern Drive parents/guardians are welcome to attend!
Our 23-24 Board is:
President, Jody Lebs
Vice President, America Sianez
Secretary, Karen Green
Treasurer, Joe Conti
We are excited to share our 2024-2025 Board:
President, Jody Lebs
Vice President, Steve Rabenston
Secretary, Nanette Roller
Treasurer, Joe Conti
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