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Dear Potter Families,

I hope this message finds you well and thriving as we embark on another exciting month here at Potter Jr. High. It's hard to believe how quickly time flies, and we're already in the midst of welcoming October. As we embrace the changing seasons and look forward to the events and activities ahead, I wanted to take a moment to share some important updates and highlights from our wonderful school community.

1. Celebrating Achievements: First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our students, teachers, and staff for their unwavering dedication and hard work. Progress reports went home last week, and soon we will celebrate the academic achievement of our students. While grades may not reflect the hard work and dedication students put forth on a daily basis, we must acknowledge all students' commitment to their education.

2. School Site Council: Congratulations to Mr. Ruben Palomino, Mrs. Tania Aguirre, and Mrs. Mayra Acosta for being voted to Potter Jr. High's School Site Council Team. They will be joining Mr. Aldo Alvidres and Mr. Nathan Erb as council's parent reps.

3. Parent-Teacher Conferences: We encourage open communication between parents and teachers. Please make sure you schedule and attend the upcoming Teacher-Parent Conferences scheduled on October 15th-18th. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's education, please do not hesitate to reach out to their teacher or our administrative team. We are here to support your child's academic journey.

4. Community Involvement: Our school thrives because of the active involvement of parents, guardians, and community members. Recently, we welcomed over 25 dads to our Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) where dads and guardians learned about volunteering opportunities at Potter Jr. High. If you are interested in volunteering or have ideas to contribute to our school's success, please let us know. We value your input and participation.

5. Safety and Well-being: The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. We are continually reviewing and enhancing our safety protocols to ensure a secure and nurturing learning environment for all. If you have any questions or suggestions related to safety, please don't hesitate to contact our school office. To continue this discussion in more details, our next Coffee with the Principal will be dedicated to reviewing safety protocols and procedures followed to ensure students' safety. The meeting will start at 8:30 am. You will have an opportunity to join in person or virtually. Link to meeting to be shared soon.

In closing, I want to express my gratitude for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our school community. Together, we can create a positive and enriching experience for our students, nurturing their growth and development in both academic and personal realms. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any matters further, please feel free to contact our office. Let's make the most of the month ahead, as we continue to foster a love for learning and a strong sense of community here at Potter Jr. High.

Warm regards,

Dr. Alex Gonzalez

Principal Potter Jr. High

You are invited to attend our next Coffee with the Principal and learn about the school's safety plan. We will share procedures and protocols followed that are designed to keep students safe at all times. Your input is welcomed!

This year, FUESD has introduced Beanstack to all TK-8 students, a program designed to inspire daily reading and foster a strong culture of literacy. Through Beanstack, students log their reading minutes and track their progress, engaging in friendly competitions between grade levels, departments, and classes to celebrate our shared love for reading. Students with the highest scores will also be recognized at FUESD Board meetings for their achievements.

We are proud to announce that Bryce was our first top reader, leading the way at Potter with the most minutes read! Bryce was honored at last month’s board meeting and received a special autographed book from our Superintendent in recognition of this remarkable achievement.

In a continued effort to support literacy, Superintendent Hazel and our Governing Board have generously provided a $2,000 budget to every English Language Arts teacher, Social Studies teacher, and Educational Specialist for expanding their classroom libraries. This ensures our Braves have access to a wide range of books each and every day!

Additionally, we’ve invested $2,000 specifically to purchase Spanish books for our dual language students, expanding our school library's collection to better serve our bilingual readers.

With so many new books now available, there’s only one thing left to do: check out a book, get comfortable, and dive into the endless adventures that reading offers!

We encourage our families to like our Facebook page. We will share pictures of events, post reminders to meetings, and keep you followers informed of our school happenings. Follow us on Facebook! Click on the picture or on this link to access our Facebook Page.

https://www.facebook.com/PotterJHS?mibextid=2JQ9oc

Following our school on Instagram is a great way for parents to stay connected and informed. We regularly post updates about school events, student achievements, important announcements, and fun activities happening on campus. It’s a quick and easy way to stay engaged with your child’s school community and celebrate their successes together!

We understand that drop off and pick up can be challenging for many. There is only one way in and one way out to our school. Because of this challenge, we ask parents to comply with our traffic rules as listed below:

1. Enter school with caution;
2. Please do NOT speed;
3. Only drop off on the yellow curb after completing the driveway loop;
4. Please do not double-park;
5. Only make right turns exiting the school to help speed traffic at peak times;
6. Only park if you have an appointment with your child's teacher or if you have business in the the office;
7. Do not enter the staff parking lot;
8. Yield to school buses;
9. Follow staff's traffic commands; and
10. Students who cross Reche Road should always use the crosswalk in front of our school.

Please help us keep our Braves safe.

In order to maximize instructional minutes and to avoid after school traffic congestion, please note that students will not be called out during the last 25 minutes of the school day. If you need to sign your student out early, please do so by 2:45 pm (1:45 on Wednesdays). It is often difficult to get a hold of teachers as they are wrapping up the end of the school day. This will also help reduce classroom disruptions. We appreciate your support!

Fallbook High School has informed us that all Potter Jr. High students attending football games must be accompanied by an adult. Students are not allowed to attend games without adult supervision.

RED RIBBON WEEK is Celebrated Annually October 23-31. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year.

Our amazing Potter ASB has planned a Red Ribbon Spirit Week and a candygram fundraiser. Additionally, our Kiki Camarena School Club will organize activities and pass out bracelets to celebrate Red Ribbon Week! Stay tuned for more information on Spirit Week!

The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. It provides positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. For more information, please call Mr. Ramos at (760) 695-9810 or the front office. We would love to see you volunteer at Potter!

The PTA is already hard at work supporting our kids and the Potter community! The 8th grade trip, robotics competitions, folklorico performances, band presentations, staff appreciation events are all on the agenda this year and we need your help to make them happen. We have a few special events up our sleeves too and are grateful for your support. Scan this to join the Potter PTA (no participation required!) and we look forward to seeing you around campus this year. We would also gratefully accept any donations-in-kind to our upcoming silent auction. If you own or work for a local business that would be willing to donate a gift certificate or item (baked goods, oil change, restaurant gift card, computer repair etc) please reach out to potterpta@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

Join PTA by scanning the QR Code or clicking on this link: https://jointotem.com/ca/fallbrook/potter-jr-high-pta/join/register

We asked our students, "What do you wish your parents knew about you?" Their responses will amaze you and hopefully help in understanding them. This has been very helpful for us and are doing everything we can, with everyone, to support them at all levels- academics, social-emotional, self-esteem, and just being heard. We are committed to our Braves: Every Brave, Every Day!

Click on the link above or the picture to view the almost 4-minute video.

Do you know what your children are doing online? Do you need help keeping your children safe online? Do you want to learn more about cyberbullying? Join us on Tuesday, October 8th, in Bowers Auditorium at 6 pm for an hour presentation by an expert on cybersecurity!

Here's an online resource to help protect kids online!

https://consumer.ftc.gov/identity-theft-and-online-security/protecting-kids-online

Next ELAC meeting is Friday, October 4th at 9:30 am.

We would like to congratulate our Potter Ballet Folklórico for the wonderful performance during our Leadership Rally and for also performing at Live Oak Elementary's Leadership Rally in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Interested in getting a glimpse of their performance? Join Thursday's FUESD Board meeting at 6:00 pm at the district office. Our talented students will be performing for our Board members in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Our sport season is up and running! Our girls volleyball teams are competing at a high level. Help us support our Braves as they compete with other schools in the surrounding area. Next Volleyball home game is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th at 4 pm (varsity) and 5 pm (junior varsity). Our talented Potter cross country team will host a cross country meet on Wednesday, October 2nd. Let's have some fun, Braves!

1. October 4- Coffee with the Principal (8:30 am, Bowers Auditorium)

2. October 4- ELAC Meeting (9:30 am, Bowers Auditorium)

3. October 8- Cybersecurity Parent Workshop (6 pm, Bowers Auditorium)

4. October 14-18th- Teacher Parent Conferences

5. October 28th- Trunk or Treat (Fallbrook High School)

6. October 23rd- October 31st- Red Ribbon Week

7.November 15- Trimester 1 Report Cards go Home

Dr. Alex Gonzalez, Principal

Mr. Maggie Taylor, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Jessica Ramirez, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Nancy Sanchez- 7 Grade Counselor

Mr. Gustavo Ramos- 8th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Sally Gonzalez- Bilingual School Social Worker

Mrs. Naomi Monthei, School Secretary

Mrs. Rosio Fuentes, Attendance Clerk

Mrs. Alejandra Gomez, Parent and Community Liaison

Mrs. Abigail Acuña, Bilingual Receptionist