District 1 Dairy Princess Malela Fulton visited kindergarten and first grade. She read "Mr Brown Can Moo Can You" and taught us about the different breeds of dairy cows.
almost 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
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Image of Dairy Princess Visit
A few images of the 3rd Grade Play.
almost 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Image of the 3rd Grade Play
Image of the 3rd Grade Play
Image of the 3rd Grade Play
Image of the 3rd Grade Play
Here is the 2022 Stakeholder Input Survey link for parents, students and community members. Thank you for your input! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NZTJW57
almost 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Remember to spring ahead for Daylight saving time this Sunday, March 13th.
about 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
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Hello Ferndale Schools Family, As many of you are aware, Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health announced that they will be lifting the indoor masking mandate for schools effective at the end of the day on March 11th. On March 11 at 11:59 pm the statewide school indoor mask mandate will expire for students, regardless of vaccination status. Ferndale High and Ferndale Elementary will continue to follow all applicable federal, state and local mandates related to the pandemic. This means beginning Monday, March 14th, Ferndale High School and Ferndale Elementary School will no longer require students or staff to wear masks. Please take the time to discuss this change with your student(s). As always, we ask students and staff to be respectful and understanding of the preferences of others - whether it be to wear a mask or to not wear a mask. Our schools will continue to have masks available to any students, staff or visitors that want to continue to use them. Thank you, Beth Anderson, Superintendent Hola familia de las escuelas de Ferndale, Como muchos de ustedes saben, el gobernador Newsom y el Departamento de Salud Pública de California anunciaron que levantarán el mandato de uso de cubre bocas en interiores para las escuelas a partir del 11 de marzo. El 11 de marzo a las 11:59 p. m., el mandato de uso de cubre bocas para interiores en las escuelas de todo el estado vencerá para los estudiantes, independientemente del estado de vacunación. Ferndale High y Ferndale Elementary continuarán siguiendo todos los mandatos federales, estatales y locales aplicables relacionados con la pandemia. Esto significa que a partir del lunes 14 de marzo, Ferndale High School y Ferndale Elementary School ya no requerirán que los estudiantes o el personal usen cubre bocas. Tómese el tiempo para discutir este cambio con sus estudiante(s). Como siempre, les pedimos a los estudiantes y al personal que sean respetuosos y comprensivos con las preferencias de los demás, ya sea usar una máscara o no usarla. Nuestras escuelas seguirán teniendo cubre bocas disponibles para cualquier estudiante, personal o visitante que quiera seguir usándolas. Gracias, Beth Anderson, Superintendente
about 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Please note the regular Ferndale Unified Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday has been moved from 7:00 pm to 5:45 pm. Thank you.
about 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Remember....There's no school Monday, Jan. 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. See you Tuesday.
about 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
The regular board meeting for January has been postponed from January 12 to January 26 to ensure a quorum of board members can be present. Thank you for your understanding!
about 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Thank you Mrs. Zanone for recording the 2021 Holiday Program for parents to see: https://fb.watch/9XdFC3bzPf/
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Mrs. Currier's 2nd Grade and Mrs. Busher's 4th/5th Grade making eatable Christmas Trees together as part of their "buddie" program.
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Image of kids making eatable Christmas Trees
Mrs. Bigham was surprised this week to find her door decorated (by Mrs. Velazquez & Mrs. Hindley) with a Wishing Tree. For those of you that don't know, our very own Mrs. Bigham was the one (along with some help from students) that started the Ferndale Wishing Tree at Town Hall.
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
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Mr. Duggan's 4th Grade Class at The Old Steeple. The class made ornaments and decorated The Old Steeple Christmas tree last week. Ferndale Elementary school students decorating the trees is a long standing tradition of the Christmas season.
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Mr. Duggan's 4th grade class
Please stop by the Wishing Tree this holiday season and leave a wish. Tree is at Town Hall and put up by Ferndale high school students ❤️(the tree will be up through New Years)
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Image of Wishing Tree
Image of a wish on Wishing Tree
Image of Wishing Tree
Image of box for wishes
Good morning Ferndale Schools Family, As many of you know, the state and federal governments continue to place our schools and school personnel in an uncomfortable position of serving as regulatory enforcement agencies. Please know that it is not and has never been our intention to interfere with the personal values and beliefs of our families. Yet, we are held accountable to uphold the laws, policies, regulations and public orders that we are given as well as uphold school procedures and rules. We understand that many families are not in support of a state requirement that will add the Covid-19 vaccine to the list of those required for school enrollment. We also understand that many families are in support of the vaccine and a vaccine requirement. This issue has become quite divisive and we do not want this division to cause us to disrespect one another or the beliefs of others. Ferndale Unified School District is proud of how we always listen to one another and care for one another. We have had very respectful conversations on many divisive topics and issues. If you are going to participate in a protest, walk-out or boycott, please don’t do so by disrupting learning at our schools. We have fought hard over the past year and a half to get students back to a regular routine of learning. Please also consider contacting your elected officials or protesting in a way that does not disrupt student learning. If your student is missing school for a protest, boycott or walk-out please be sure to have a parent/guardian notify the attendance office for absence verification as is our regular procedure. Verified absences do allow for students to make up their school work, but again we encourage you to find alternate, meaningful ways to be heard. Most importantly we need to listen to one another, respect one another and be kind. Take care, Beth Anderson Superintendent
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Wondering where Ms. Banke went? Not far. Our District Counselor was married last spring and is officially now Mrs. Bigham ! Her new email is: ebigham@ferndalek12.org Congratulations to Erin and Josh from their Ferndale Unified School family.
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
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Positions available at Ferndale Elementary School 2021-2022: Special Circumstances Instructional Aide (SCIA) - Grades TK/K Resource Aide (Math) - Grades 5-8 English Language Development (ELD) - Grades K-8 Please contact Principal Landry at Ferndale Elementary School
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
August 16, 2021 Dear Ferndale Schools’ Families, If you are planning to return to in person instruction for the upcoming 2021-2022, we look forward to seeing you on the first day of school, August 30! For those of you who are interested in at home learning, please read below: Assembly Bill 130 has changed the requirements for distance learning for the 2021-2022 school year and replaced it with independent study requirements. This independent study is intended for “individualized study for a pupil whose health would be put at risk by in person instruction”. As you will see below, independent study looks similar to last year’s distance learning, but with more requirements. Like some other small school districts, Ferndale Unified School District will not be directly providing an independent study option for our students, but will instead be contracting with another district, the Humboldt County Office of Education or an online school to provide an independent study option for our families who request it. Our teachers will be providing in person instruction for the full instructional minutes/full school days as required. Independent study requirements for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year include: A signed Independent Study Agreement, and a parent/pupil/teacher conference prior to executing the written agreement. Before signing a written agreement, and upon the request of the parent or guardian of a pupil, the LEA shall conduct a phone, video conference, or in-person pupil-parent-educator conference or other school meeting. For pupils in TK through grade 3, independent study must include a plan to provide opportunities for daily synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year. For pupils in grades 4 to 8, independent study must include a plan to provide opportunities for both daily live interaction and at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year. For pupils in high school there must be some form of synchronous instruction. “Synchronous instruction” means classroom-style instruction or designated small group or one-on-one instruction involving live two-way communication between the teacher and pupil. “Live interaction” means interaction between the pupil and a staff member. If a student fails to meet these attendance or engagement standards, the law requires that they return to in person instruction. Attendance and engagement standards include participation as well as work completion by due dates. If you plan to enroll your student(s) in this Independent Study option for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, please notify the district office by Friday, August 20, 2021. Please call 707-786-5900 during school hours (leave a voicemail if there is not a live answer) or email Beth Anderson (banderson@ferndalek12.org). We will then update you with the appropriate information for your child's independent study requirements and options. Thank you and take care! 16 de agosto de 2021 Estimadas familias de las escuelas de Ferndale: Si planea regresar a la instrucción en persona para el próximo 2021-2022, ¡esperamos verlo el primer día de clases, el 30 de agosto! Para aquellos de ustedes que estén interesados ​​en aprender en casa, por favor lea a continuación: El Proyecto de Ley de la Asamblea 130 ha cambiado los requisitos para la educación a distancia para el año escolar 2021-2022 y lo reemplazó con requisitos de estudio independiente. Este estudio independiente está destinado a "un estudio individualizado para un alumno que pondría su salud en riesgo con la instrucción en persona". Como verá a continuación, el estudio independiente se parece al aprendizaje a distancia del año pasado, pero con más requisitos. Al igual que otros distritos escolares pequeños, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Ferndale no dará directamente una opción de estudio independiente para nuestros estudiantes, sino que contratará a otro distrito, la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Humboldt o una escuela en línea(internet) para brindar una opción de estudio independiente para nuestras familias que lo soliciten. Nuestros maestros brindarán instrucción en persona durante los minutos de instrucción completos / días escolares completos según sea necesario. Los requisitos de estudio independiente para el próximo año escolar 2021-2022 incluyen: Un Acuerdo de Estudio Independiente firmado y una conferencia entre padres, alumnos y maestros antes de ejecutar el acuerdo por escrito. Antes de firmar un acuerdo por escrito, la LEA llevará a cabo una conferencia telefónica, por videoconferencia o una conferencia en persona entre el alumno, el padre y el educador u otra reunión escolar. Para los alumnos de TK hasta el grado 3, el estudio independiente debe incluir un plan para brindar oportunidades de instrucción sincrónica diaria para todos los alumnos durante el año escolar. Para los alumnos de 4 a 8 grado, el estudio independiente debe incluir un plan que brinde oportunidades para la interacción diaria en vivo y al menos una instrucción sincrónica semanal para todos los alumnos durante el año escolar. Para los alumnos de la escuela secundaria debe haber alguna forma de instrucción sincrónica. “Instrucción sincrónica” significa instrucción estilo salón de clases o instrucción designada en grupos pequeños o uno a uno que involucra una comunicación bidireccional en vivo entre el maestro y el alumno. “Interacción en vivo” significa interacción entre el alumno y un miembro del personal. Si un estudiante no cumple con estos estándares de asistencia o participación, la ley requiere que regrese a la instrucción en persona. Los estándares de asistencia y compromiso incluyen la participación y la finalización del trabajo en las fechas de vencimiento. Si planea inscribir a su (s) estudiante (s) en esta opción de estudio independiente para el próximo año escolar 2021-2022, notifique a su escuela antes del viernes 20 de agosto de 2021. Llame a la oficina de la escuela durante el horario escolar 707-786-5900 (deje un mensaje de voz si no hay una respuesta en vivo) o envíe un correo electrónico a Beth Anderson (banderson@ferndalek12.org). Luego, lo actualizaremos con la información apropiada para los requisitos y opciones de estudio independiente de su hijo. ¡Gracias y tenga cuidado!
over 2 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
The 2020-2021 School year was brought to you by the high school administration, teachers and support staff. We;re so happy we could stay open the entire year- we did it, together. (Not pictured Jeannette Leonardo, Secretary and Rick Machado, School Maintenance.
almost 3 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
2020-2021 FHS Staff
Image of 2020-2021 FHS Staff with their masks
Good evening Ferndale Schools’ Family, In light of the changes at the state level tomorrow, we would like to clarify that the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ferndale Unified Teachers’ Association and our district’s COVID Reopening Plan require masks to be worn at school for the entire 2020-2021 school year. We have done so well and are so proud of our great accomplishments during in person classes this year. We only have a couple days left. Please encourage your student(s) to continue to wear their masks correctly and follow the protocols in the district plan that allowed us to re-open our campuses when many other districts did not. Thank you and have a great close to the school year! Buenas tardes Familia de Ferndale Schools, Con los cambios del nivel estatal hoy, nos gustaría aclarar que el Memorando de Entendimiento con la Asociación de Maestros Unificados de Ferndale y el Plan de Reapertura COVID de nuestro distrito requieren que se usen máscaras en la escuela durante todo el año escolar 2020-2021. Hemos hecho muy bien este año con las máscaras y estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros logros durante las clases presenciales. Solo nos quedan un par de días. Por favor anime a su (s) estudiante (s) a que continúen usando sus máscaras correctamente y sigan los protocolos en el plan del distrito que nos permitieron reabrir nuestras escuelas cuando muchos otros distritos no lo hicieron. ¡Gracias y que tenga un gran fin de año escolar!
almost 3 years ago, Beth Anderson
U.S. Forest Service Six Rivers brought Smokey Bear to visit Ferndale Elementary School primary classes today. Smokey talked to the kids about campfire safety and keeping our forests safe. They also enjoyed seeing USFS engine 351.
almost 3 years ago, Ferndale Unified School District
Image of students with Smokey Bear
Image of class with Smokey Bear