February is considered the second month of the year and the last month
of winter. It comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year.
Concurrent Teaching PD Reminder
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
FILLING UP SO FAST!!! Dates were February 5, 8, 11,16, and 26. After school sessions would run 3:30 - 5:30pm (TPPP, 301 or Salary Advancement) and Friday sessions would be from 1-3pm. There will be 35 spots available on a first come first serve basis. It will be very beneficial to sign up with your grade level team.
Here is a link to sign up for the sessions on Google Sheets. Find the date on the bottom tabs, put your name, email, and school. Maximum of 35 people per class.
If you are signing up for a 301 or Salary Advancement session you must also sign up in TNL.
Thank you: Steve, Mrs. V, Mrs. Foubert, and Mrs C for volunteering to help with the THINK Assembly! You are appreciated! ~ Katie Krause
Ms. V and Ms. Skinner! I appreciate all you do for our shared students. You two are amazing! ~Mrs. Hansen Kindergarten Team for the amazing Kindergarten Registration Video!
W-2's This means that some employees may need to access the tax period of January 2020 through June 2020 through Business Plus here with July 2020 through December 2020 through Visions here. Please note that the links have been updated.
W-2’s have also been mailed. If you only receive one document in your envelope, but were expecting two, it is most likely that you have opted out of receiving printed copies.
If you have questions regarding your W-2 documents, please contact the below payroll team members using the first letter of your last name.
A-Z Theresa Ruiz 928-527-6054 truiz@fusd1.org
G-M Linda Romero 928-527-6053 lromero@fusd1.org
N-Z Susan Clark 928-527-6052 sclark@fusd1.org
Ed Tech Spotlight ~ Thank you Ms. Voorhees!
EdTech Spotlight interview! We had the opportunity
to talk with 
Jolynne Voorhees, Resource Teacher at Marshall Elementary School. Jolynne leverages technology effectively to engage students and differentiate instruction. Her use of technology to support UDL is inspiring. She shares strategies for remote and in-person learning! Watch the interview on the Ed Tech Spotlight Blog.
Evaluations this week:
SAFETY UPDATES
PLEASE STAY SAFE, TEAM
Health Data for the Week: https://www.fusd1.org/Page/18464
FUSD Covid Dashboard: https://www.fusd1.org/Page/18503
Vaccination Reminders: If you have registered for a vaccine please fill out the district form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxFhqXKY-rrwwyxDQetboTuTZ6xGo-I3okFAhbGOJdw_BPWA/viewform
Vaccine specific questions please email- covidvaccine@fusd1.org
Covid reporting please use- covidhelp@fusd1.org
IMPORTANT: Return to School Board Presentation-
On Tuesday, February 9th return to schools will be discussed at the FUSD Governing Board Meeting. Board docs agenda- https://go.boarddocs.com/az/fusd1/Board.nsf/Public
Mitigation Strategy Update:
COVID-19 Testing Program: In partnership with Arizona State University, Flagstaff Unified School District team members can receive priority registration for free saliva-based COVID-19 testing on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Coconino Community College testing location at 2800 S. Lone Tree Road in Flagstaff, Arizona.
FUSD has secured onsite rapid antigen tests that school nurses are able to administer at school sites in the event that students and or team members begin showing COVID-19 symptoms while on campus. The BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests will only be used for symptomatic individuals.
Phased Return to In-Person Learning:
The Superintendent recommends the phased return to in-person learning be modified to reduce the number of phase steps based on the remaining school year calendar. Targeted calendar dates for beginning the phased return are presented for consideration by the Governing Board. The decision to initiate the phased return as these dates approach will be made with consideration of health data, risk thresholds, and ability to implement mitigation strategies.
Week of March 8 Teachers and Staff return to District sites and schools
Week of March 15 Spring Break
Week of March 22 Grade bands: PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, *Specialized Programs
Week of March 29 Grade bands: 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11
Students may remain in full remote learning for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year based on student/family preference or health need and will be supported with concurrent teaching by their assigned teacher.
Employee Liaisons Perspectives:
The employee liaisons (classified, certified, and administrative) will provide an update for their respective areas. The liaisons work collaboratively to gather information from their entire membership group.
Coming Up
Monday, Feb 8
~12:30-3:30pm Reasor in Admin Council
~3:30-5:30pm Reasor in Concurrent Teaching PD
Tuesday, Feb 9
~12-1:30pm Reasor at Elem. Admin
~3:30-4:00pm Restorative Practices Implementation Team mtg
~5:30-8:30pm Governing Board Meeting *See reopening above
Wednesday, Feb 10
~Be kind to yourself, you deserve it.
~FUSD Teacher Verification Form to Erin
~3:30pm STAFF Meeting to discuss Return to in-person developments
Join Zoom Meeting
https://fusd1-org.zoom.us/j/94331818050?pwd=dXFCZCtZd0c1a05oOCt4c2tUNUhxZz09
~8-9am Reasor appt.
Friday, Feb 12
~ Reasor Out?? I'll let you know.
No School
Monday, Feb 15th
Presidents' Day!
Friday, Feb 19 - CAST PD 1:30-3:30pm
March 15-19 Spring Break
March 22 - Begin 4th quarter
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