Michelle Marshall
There are two stated purposes for the funds distributed under the SIA:
1. Meet students’ mental or behavioral health needs, and
2. Increase academic achievement for students, including reducing academic disparities for:
• Economically disadvantaged students; • Students from racial or ethnic groups that have historically experienced academic disparities; • Students with disabilities; • Students who are English language learners; • Students who are foster children; • Students who are homeless; and • Any other student groups that have historically experienced academic disparities, as determined by the State Board of Education.
ALLOWABLE USE CATEGORIES
Expand Instructional Time
Address Student Health and Safety
Facility improvements
Provide a Well-rounded Education
FRSD Budgeted Items Include:
Staffing
Technology Support Asst.
District Nurse
OPTIONS IA
Elem. PE Teacher
.5 CTE Teacher
.5 District – Community Liaison/
Family Supports Coordinator
Middle School Core Content
Math/Science Teacher
.5 HS School Counselor
Elementary School Counselor
1.0 MS PASS (Behavior Support)
Director of K-12 Programs (.2 FTE)
Student Services
Free Athletics for High School Students (Eliminate “Pay to Play”)
K-12 School Farm Supports & Field Trip Allocation
Translation Services
Afterschool Programming
Curriculum
Edgenuity
Digital Subscriptions K-12
Facilities
VES Walking Track – additional bark
FRMS Track – gravel
Supplies & Materials
Community Liaison Supports/Supplies/Materials
EHS CTE Supplies/Tools
Band Equipment 6th-12th
Science Lab Equipment 6-12
Athletic Trainer Equipment
Health Room Supplies (K-12)
Community Engagement Supplies
Computer Devices and Hardware
Professional Development Opportunities
Positive Approach to Student Success (PASS) Training
Targeted PD Funds (RTI, PLC, MTSS, etc.)
ONGOING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Ways to engage in the FRSD SIA Planning Process
We value your input!
-Sign up for 1-1 interviews to help our district better understand the needs of our underrepresented families
-Join us for FRSD Monthly Community Q & A
-Review board reports and updates
-Participate in family surveys as they become available
-Communicate your ideas, questions and/or concerns with Michelle Marshall
mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us
541-935-2253 ext. 1220
Following review of recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has confirmed that pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children are safe and effective for children ages 5 through 11.
Fern Ridge School District has worked with Lane County Public Health to secure a vaccination clinic in our community.
FRSD CLINIC DETAILS:
November 23rd and December 14th 4pm-7pm at Veneta Elementary School GYM/Cafeteria
- Sign ups are required and will begin on Friday, Nov. 19th through an online portal. To schedule a vaccine appointment visit LCPH website . Use code FRSDKids
- There will be approximately 150 total slots in the 3 hour time slot.
- Vaccination Clinics will be put on by Lane County Public Health and will be primarily for 5-11 years. There will be limited supply for siblings outside of this age category/parents in the same household.
- Masks will be required at the clinic
- Booster shots will NOT be available at this clinic.
- As with any shot, please plan to stay for 15 minutes after receiving the injection to monitor for any immediate reaction.
- Clinics will be held 3 weeks apart as is the recommended vaccination schedule.
- Children ages 5 to 11 will receive one-third of the adult dose of the Pfizer vaccine using smaller needles designed for children. To become fully vaccinated, the child will need a second shot of the Pfizer vaccine three weeks after their first shot.
- The vaccine is free. No health insurance is required, and it is available regardless of immigration status.
- A vaccinated individual is considered “fully immunized” 2 weeks after the last dose. When you are fully vaccinated and do not have COVID-19 symptoms, you do not need to quarantine after an exposure to someone with COVID-19.
For more information and frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for children, please visit the links below:
Getting Your Child Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine – HealthyChildren.org
CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years
COVID-19 Vaccines for 5-11 year olds (OHA)
COVID-19 Vaccines for 12-17 year olds (OHA)
Please continue to watch our website page for updates and more information
The American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARP Act or ARPA) provides an additional $122 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund III (ESSER III or ARP ESSER). $1.1 billion will be awarded to Oregon. ESSER III Grants will be awarded to local education associations in the proportion they received funds under Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in fiscal year 2020. ESSER III Fund grants can be used to reimburse eligible expenses incurred between March 13, 2020 and September 30, 2024.
The process and paperwork for engagement, allocation, and budgeting is important work. There are a number of requirements and factors that have to be considered when working with a team to decide what will be funded.
ESSER III Overarching Outcome:
Address student needs arising from the coronavirus pandemic and/or to emerge stronger post-pandemic, which may include reopening schools safely, sustaining their safe operation, and addressing students’ social, emotional, and mental health.
FRSD Proposed Activities:
- Additional Staffing to support District Initiatives
- Software and Curriculum
- Support for covering student fees and dues
- Afterschool Programming Opportunities
- Expand Summer Programming K-12 through the Summer of 2024
- Targeted Professional Development (Professional Learning Communities, Essential Standards, Equity, Response to Intervention)
- Stipends/Overtime Hours/Extra Duty
- Student Supports and Incentives
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
FRSD Ongoing Engagement Opportunities:
- Monthly Q and A
- Public Input at Board Meetings
- Building ESSA teams
- District Key Communicators
- Ongoing opportunity to call or email Director of K-12 Programs: mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us 541-935-2253
- Engagement Surveys
- Informational posts and updates to District website
- Targeted outreach via phone, home visits, etc.
Any student, parent, and/or community feedback on this work is appreciated. Please feel free to share public comments with Michelle Smith, msmith@fernridge.k12.or.us, to be read at FRSD School Board Oct. 18th or email Michelle Marshall directly at mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us.
As we approach the first day of school, the staff in Fern Ridge School District would like to share one more WELCOME BACK!
For the 2021-2022 school year, all meals will be served to all children ages 0-18 in the community at our daily Grab & Go pick up site in the back high school parking lot from 11:30 – 12:00 Monday thru Friday. You’ll also receive a breakfast for each child for the next school day. All meals are free of charge.
Student meals at school are also served free of charge with additional entrée items students at the middle school and high school may purchase.
We are excited and ready to open our doors to students in the coming days, we are also fully aware of the challenges we may face and need to be prepared for.
Please know that the continuing to provide in-person instruction is our top priority. To do that, keeping our students and staff as safe as possible is imperative! The best way parents can help support that is by keeping students at home when they are showing any symptoms of being sick. Below you will find resources that will be helpful in answering any questions you may have. We appreciate your support in reopening our schools and look forward to working together in the year to come.
- When to keep my student home?
- FRSD Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
- Frequently Asked Questions for Families
- Schools and COVID-19 FAQ
- ODE Face Coverings in School
- K-12 Face Covering Rule One Pager
- COVID-19 Exclusion Summary Chart
Continue to check FRSD school and district websites for more information.
To Our Fern Ridge Students, Families, Staff, and Community-
We hope you have had an enjoyable Summer Break so far!
Both the State of Oregon and the Federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have released their new COVID-19 safety guidance for schools. You can read through the Resiliency Framework for the 2021-22 School year here.
As we prepare to open our doors and welcome back our K-12 students, we wanted to share our reopening plan. Follow the link below to see FRSD’s draft Operational Plan regarding fall 2021. This plan will be discussed with the School Board on Monday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
While trying to prepare for every scenario is nearly impossible, we feel confident that our district plan will create a safe learning environment for students and staff. The health and safety of our students and staff are our highest priority. To protect everyone’s health, we will open schools using safety measures that we have all grown familiar with:
- Physical distancing
- Face coverings
- Ventilation and airflow
- Hand washing
- Staying home if ill or exposed to someone with COVID-19.
We will continue to communicate with you as the new school year begins. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to building administrators or district office staff if you have any questions or concerns.
Below, you will find the FRSD Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. Please contact Michelle Marshall at mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us if you have any questions or would like to provide feedback.
FRSD Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
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We are just a few days away from the beginning of our K-5 Super Summer Program! Your flexibility and patience is appreciated as we work out the final details!
What an amazing opportunity for our students!
Important Reminders
Dates: Monday – Thursday – July 12th – August 5th
Times: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Doors open at 8:45 am
Masks: Students will be required to wear masks on the bus and in the building. PPE and Mask information for Summer Program
Screening: Students will be screened prior to entering the building. K-1 Entrance will be on the south side of EES, 2nd-3rd grade students will enter through the main doors, and 4th – 5th grade students will enter at the cafeteria. Please help us keep our students and staff healthy and safe, if your child is not feeling well, have them rest at home.
Transportation: If your child is riding the bus to or from Super Summer, please double check pick-up and drop-off times: K-5 Super Summer BUS ROUTES
Enrollment: If your child is on the list, you should have been contacted by an FRSD Staff Member, received a Super Summer Text Message, and got a confirmation letter in the mail. If you are no longer able to participate, please call us ASAP. Currently, our spaces are completely full. If you are unsure about your child’s enrollment status, please feel free to call us!
Questions: Give us a call – 541-935-8214
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our FRSD SIA Community Engagement Session this evening!
As promised, you can review the slides here: FRSD – SIA 21-22 Community Engagement
Please complete: FRSD SIA Input Survey- Community
Zoom video presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/4CuhKtzFdi4
As with much of everything else this school year, Outdoor School will be different. Due to health regulations, overnight camps are not currently allowed in Oregon. However, we are pleased to be working with Camp Wilani (located 5 minutes from Veneta) to offer a 4-day program to ALL 5th grade students, as well as all 6th grade students who were unable to have an outdoor school last Spring! Camp Wilani’s Leadership Team was trained at the BEETLES Institute at UC Berkeley and are excited to teach our FRSD students!
May 4th – 7th: ALL 6th grade students (FRMS, OPTIONS)
May 11th – 14th: ALL 5th grade students (EES, VES, OPTIONS)
Important Details:
- This is a DAY Program only, students (A day and B day) will report to school every day TUES-FRI for the week of their Outdoor School
- Outdoor School will happen rain or shine- outside! Please plan and dress accordingly
- Students will be in small cohorts at Outdoor School based on their A/B schedule
- Students, staff, and volunteers will be required to wear masks throughout the day
- Look for more information to come (permission forms, volunteer forms, etc.)
More Information Needed?
- Visit the Camp Wilani Outdoor School link: https://wilanicouncil.org/outdoor-school/
- Call or email the school with any questions:
- Elmira Elementary– 541-935-8214 Michelle Marshall – mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us
- Veneta Elementary – 541-935-8225 Lisa Leatham– lleatham@fernridge.k12.or.us
- Fern Ridge Middle School – 541-935-8230 Olivia Johnson– ojohnson@fernridge.k12.or.us
