Ferndale Elementary School

Back To School Parent Information Night Thursday, September 7th, 2023 TK-3rd Grades 6:00-6:20 4th - 6th Grades 6:30-6:50 Held in your child’s classroom This is a general information meeting. If you have specific questions about your child, please schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher.

The main parking lot at Ferndale Elementary school has been modified. We have a modular building in our parking lot and until further notice you can not pick up in the parking lot. We understand the inconvenience. We recommend parking on the Shaw avenue. We are working with our engineers to redesign our parking lot, but I do not have a date yet. Please plan on parking on the street to ensure student safety.

Good Morning Ferndale Elementary School families, we are excited to have your children join us for the 23-24 school year. Today is early release at 1:00 p.m. for the entire school. All pickup and drop off must happen through the front of the school on Shaw Ave. We understand and appreciate your patience and flexibility during school pick up times. We acknowledge that on early release days our school traffic is cumbersome. Looking forward to a wonderful school year. Thank you, FES staff

Ferndale Unified staff began the 2023-2024 school year with back to school professional development. Our educators engaged in data analysis facilitated by the Humboldt County Office of Education School Support team. We identified barriers to our students accessing their education and what we as educators can put into place to reduce barriers. Thank you to all of our staff at Ferndale Unified who choose to make this a terrific school year.

One more week to get your application in for the 2023-2024 Ferndale Elementary School Expanded Learning Program for students grades TK-6th. Please find our application process on the Ferndale Elementary School website under the Expanded Learning Program. If you have any questions please contact bzanone@ferndalek12.org https://www.ferndalek12.org/o/fes/page/expanded-learning-program

Ferndale Unified School DELAC District English Learners Advisory Committee Where: Mrs. Silacci’s Classroom @ Ferndale Elementary When: Tuesday, May 30th @ 5:30pm We will discuss: End of year events for the elementary and high school LCAP Presentation by our Superintendant Familiy input for future programs and services

Ferndale High School performs exceptionally well compared to our local county and state. Well done, Wildcats!

Bike Rodeo 2023

FHS Plant Sale When: Thursday, May 11th Where: Ferndale High School Ag Department Time: 9:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.

Congratulations, Megan Collenberg! Mrs. Collenberg is a recipient of this year's Humboldt County Excellence in Teaching Awards. We are proud of you Mrs. Collenberg!

You're Invited: Thursday, April 27th: Ag Science Presentation 4:30-5:30 in the Science Room Open House 5:30-6:30 3rd Grade Play 6:45-7:30

On April 13, a 12-member Hiring Panel, comprised of teachers from Ferndale High School, Ferndale Elementary School, parents, and all five FUSD Board of Trustees members, met to discuss and interview applicants for the position of District Superintendent. The Hiring Panel officially asked the Board of Trustees to approve Mrs. Danielle Carmesin, the current Principal at Ferndale Elementary School, as the new Superintendent of Schools. In their Closed Session meeting on Wednesday, April 19, the Trustees voted unanimously to approve Mrs. Carmesin as the FUSD Superintendent. She will blend this new duty with her current role as Elementary Principal and remain at FES. The Ferndale High School Principal opening has been advertised on several educational platforms and will close on April 28. The same Hiring Panel will interview the qualified applicants on a date soon after May 1, 2023. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I’d like to thank you for your continued patience and support. Ferndale Unified School District is a better place because of your commitment to greatness, as parents and guardians and from our entire staff. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact Mrs. Carmesin or any of your School Board members. With Eagerness and Continued Commitment to Excellence, Danella Barnes-Penman FUSD Board of Trustees, President

Please check out our News Section on our website; we've posted our April Board Report and Newsletter.

Don't miss the 3rd Grade Play

Mrs. Roseberry's class went to Red Front for a hands-on lesson on how to handle money.

Let's give Dalia Cantu-Mendez a big applause for being nominated to serve as Principal of the Day. Dalia is responsible for the lunch menu, handing out eggs to students who are dressed for crazy hair day. Dalia, we are so proud of you!!

Please consider supporting Ferndale High School Safe and Sober online bake sale. Items have been posted and will be available for pick up on Saturday, April 8th. To view the items, click on the event below and the discussions tab. Thank you for being so supportive. https://www.facebook.com/events/586594676525809

Slow Down in School Zones! • We all know driving 15mph (or less) in school zones when children are present is important. However, children may be present at school at any time of day, even if you can’t see them from your car. Anticipate unforeseen hazards and slow down to 15mph or less whenever you are in a school zone. This includes weekends!

Good Afternoon, This Friday, April 7th, FES and FHS have early dismissal at 1:00 p.m. At FES, we are having a dress-up day on Friday, "Crazy Hair Day" Ms. Dailia Cantu-Mendez will be our Principal for the Day, and she will be giving out prizes during recess for students who are participating in the dress-up day. We look forward to many students celebrating as we begin our Spring Break April 10th-14th.

Join us for ELAC When: Tuesday, April 4th @ 5 pm Where: Mrs. Silacci’s Classroom Dear Parents, ELAC will have its second meeting Tuesday, April 4th, at 5:00 pm. Some things that will be covered during this meeting are ways to be involved in your child’s education, important events happening at our school, new classes and programs for next year, and any ideas or concerns brought up by our families. Your voice matters, and it is important to have our families attend this meeting. We hope to see you there. Ms. Soderman English Language Development Teacher