Fort Dodge Senior High Newsletter TOGETHER WE RISE: Raising the Bar, Closing the Gap, Believing All Kids Do Well If They Can

Fort Dodge Senior High Principal

Staci Laird Assistant Principals Matt Elsbecker

Adam Kent Dean of Students

Scott Danielson Main Office PH: 515-955-1770 FX: 515-955-3374 This Thanksgiving we pause to reflect on our Abby Redmond - Secretary many blessings. We have much to be Barbara Crooks- Secretary Attendance Office thankful for as we think about all that we PH: 515-574-5798 have and all that has been accomplished Jolene Pace- Secretary over the last year. We have students, staff, parents and community partners who have

FDCSD Main Office dedicated their time and energy to making 104 S 17th St. our students and schools successful.

Fort Dodge, IA 50501 THANK YOU! PH: 515-576-1161 All schools will be closed November 25, 26 FX: 515-576-1988 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Superintendent

Dr. Jesse Ulrich Special Needs

Lynnae Harvey Director of Education Services Stephanie Anderson - Elementary Kirsten Doebel - Secondary

World Language The World Language Department is thrilled to have Rina Aguilar as part of our team. This is her second year here at Fort Dodge Senior High, and she currently teaches Spanish 1. Señora Aguilar brings a special component to her teaching as she is a native of Honduras. She has a special bond with her students, and she cares for them with a genuine love of kids and teaching. Her daughter, María, also attends FDSH and will be graduating from here in the Spring. FDSH is blessed to have both of these hard-working ladies!

WINTER WEATHER New Format for Snow Days As the winter season draws closer, we wanted to share information with you regarding how snow days will work this year. Any "snow days" where our buildings are physically closed will be virtual learning days for all ANNOUNCEMENTS students. With every student having a school

If school must be cancelled, delayed or dismissed ear- issued device, we have the ability to hold ly due to weather conditions, announcements will be school virtually on these days. Requiring made via: virtual learning on "snow days" should help Infinite Campus Phone Calls & Texts ensure we can end the school year on FDCSD Facebook and Twitter time. More specific information will come www.fdschools.org regarding what virtual learning will look like at TV Stations: WHO, KCCI & WOI each level on these days. Students who do not Radio Stations: KWMT, KKEZ, KXFT, KZLB, KIAQ, KVFD, have internet access at home will be able to KTLB borrow a hot spot from the Central Office for The Messenger website and social media virtual learning on "snow days." We hope If you currently do not receive phone calls/texts from providing this information now will help you the District and would like to, please log into your plan accordingly for the winter season. Infinite Campus Parent Portal and change your Con- tact Preferences. Substitute Authorization Interested in becoming a substitute teacher? Individu- als must be at least 20 years old and have an associ- ate’s degree or 60 hours of college credit. A person with a valid paraprofessional certificate and a substi- tute authorization can substitute. Substitute Authorization is being offered virtually by the AEA. Individuals may participate in virtual courses offered by any AEA regardless of where they live. Up- coming virtual Substitute Authorization courses in- clude the following. Paraeducator Certification Planned November 3-10 from 5-8:30 pm November 6-8 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm Friday, 8-11 am The AEA will be offering one of three classes and 12-3 pm Saturday and Sunday needed to secure paraeducator certification. Course #180867 – Paraeducator Certification November 10-16 from 5:30 – 9 pm Course Behavior Supports (2) will begin November 13-15 from 6-9 pm Friday and 9 am – 3 November 14. Registration deadline is November p.m. Saturday and Sunday 13. To register visit https:// Additional courses are also available. To learn more aealearning.truenorthlogic.com/ The other two click here. courses needed to be certified will be offered in

Fort Dodge Senior High Newsletter TOGETHER WE RISE: Raising the Bar, Closing the Gap, Believing All Kids Do Well If They Can

November 2: No School DODGER DATES November 4: 6:30pm: FDCS Foun-

dation Meeting @ Central Office November 20-21: All State Festival @ November 9: 6:00pm: Board of Ames Education Meeting @ Central November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break Office

November 19: DECA Districts @ Ames

November 19: OPUS Honor Choir @ Ames

November 19: All State Festival @ Ames *See web page for athletic schedules and dates

District Compliance It is the policy of the Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, physical attrib- utes, religion, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, veteran’s status, actual or po- tential parental, family or marital status in its programs, services, and employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Dr. Stephanie Anderson (Director of Elementary Education), and Dr. Kirsten Doebel (Director of Secondary Education), Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (576-1161) or contact the Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544. (Alternate for Section 504 is Pamela Stangeland, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675). The Dis- trict’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, who can be reached at 576-1161 or 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School Employees are Dr. Stephanie Anderson (Director of Elementary Education), and Dr. Kirsten Doebel (Director of Secondary Education). They can be reached at 576-1161 or 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Pam Stangeland. She can be reached at 574-5675 or 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations are Dr. Stephanie Anderson (Director of Elementary Education), and Dr. Kirsten Doebel (Director of Second- ary Education). They can be reached at 576-1161 or 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.