FSOA: Elementary Parent Communication - 8/23/2024

 

**This communication is for students in grades 3-5. Information for our secondary students will be in a separate email.**

Dear FSOA Parents/Guardians and Students, 

It’s hard to believe we just finished our second week of school! Hopefully, things you and your family are settling back into your school routines. As a reminder, we send weekly updates every Friday afternoon to families and students, in order to share important information and upcoming events.  

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

Best, 
Adria Moersen, Principal 

 

Elementary Assessment Day- Wednesday August 28

Please note that Wednesday, August 28, 2024 is FSOA’s Elementary Assessment Day.  The purpose of this day is to test your students in reading and math so that our teachers can plan instruction that is individualized to your student’s needs! At this time, our most accurate testing is formatted for in-person administration.  This means we are requesting that your child(ren) come in-person for Wednesday, August 28th in order to complete these assessments. 

All students should arrive at FSOA at 8:00 AM. All assessments will be closed by 12:00 (noon). Students will start with a morning snack and then begin testing. Please note these are the same start and stop times as peer engagement.

On assessment day, there will be no in-person or virtual engagement. The regular daily schedule will resume on Thursday, August 29th.  For these in-person assessments, we will be utilizing space in our building. 

Five Star Online Academy
1865 W 121st Ave Suite 100C
Westminster, CO 80234

Each student should bring the following materials:

• Charged District Chromebook and Headphones
• 2 Sharpened Pencils
• Water bottle (no colored juice/beverages) and snack, if desired

Looking Ahead to Wednesday September 4th

• On Wednesday, September 4th, FSOA will be running a TUESDAY schedule.
• Students should log into their homeroom class by 8:00. 
• There will be no Peer Engagement this date. 

Mark Your Calendars + Attend the Meeting

• Additional funding is needed to address the priorities outlined in Blueprint, and the district may ultimately ask voters to decide on how best to fund them. 
• Join us at the upcoming board meeting where the Board of Education is scheduled to vote on whether to place the $830 million bond proposal and/or the $34.5 million mill levy override proposal on the November ballot. 
  • When: August 28 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Educational Support Center, 1500 E. 128th Ave. in Thornton
  • Why: Listen and/or provide public comment 

Multicultural Night Sign-up

• Join us for an enriching evening at our 2nd Annual Multicultural Night on Wednesday, October 23! We invite families to share and celebrate their unique heritage by signing up to host a table booth or perform. Your participation will help us create a vibrant and diverse experience for everyone in our school community. 
• Sign up today to contribute to this event below: 
  • Sign up to have a table display here.
  • Sign up to perform here. 
• Email Ms. Chase with any questions: cha022470@adams12.org

Community Flyers

• View flyers from community organizations offering services, activities and resources for families HERE.

Next Weeks-at-a-Glance

Elementary (Grades 3-12)
Note: irregularities appear in red

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
26 Synchronous Class 8-12pm   Assignments due at 11:59pm	27 Synchronous Class 8-12pm   Learning Lab  Virtual 1-3:30pm	28 Assessment Day    No Peer Engagement    Asynchronous Work Day	29 Synchronous Class 8-12pm   Learning Lab  In-Person and Virtual 1-3:30pm	30 Synchronous Class 8-12pm
2 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day	3 NO SCHOOL - Staff Work Day	4 Synchronous Class   8-12pm	5 Synchronous Class 8-12pm   Learning Lab  In-Person and Virtual 1-3:30pm	6 Synchronous Class 8-12pm

 

*Note that students in a special education, ELD, or CAMP class have synchronous meetings in the afternoons on M.T.Th.F