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Focus on Special Education District Invests in Special Education, Expands Inclusion Efforts Fresno Unified will make significant About this Edition new investments to special educa- tion in the coming school year, includ- The July edition of Building ing more classroom teachers, para- Futures highlights the district’s professionals and assistants, and new special education program, with portable classrooms. information and photos on pages 1, 3, 8, 12 and 14. See SPECIAL ED INVESTMENTS Continued on page 12

One-Time Ongoing Full-time Description Investments Investments Equivalent Staff Benjamin De La Rosa works on his letters in kindergarten at Starr Elementary School. Starr is among several campuses that will benefit from the district’s Classroom Teachers $3.3 million 35 investments in special education. Paraprofessionals and $3.0 million 43.4 Assistants District Celebrates Designated Instructional $2.5 16.5 Hoover High School seniors cel- Services (such as ebrate their graduation at the Save speech/language pathol- Mart Center June 5. Hoover was ogists and occupational among 15 graduation ceremonies therapists) in Fresno Unified. See pages 4-6 Instructional Coaches $372,000 4.0 for more graduation photos. Special Education $330,000 2.0 Program Managers Special Education $135,000 1.0 School Counselor Residential Placements $420,000 Professional Learning $340,000 Portable Classrooms $1.4 million (four) and Materials Health Services $662,000 4.0 School Psychologist $730,000 5.0 Total $1.74 million $11.4 million 110.9

Superintendent Message in Graduation Photos (Pages 4-6) Inclusion for All Students (Page 14) (Page 15) Spanish and Hmong JULY 2019

PARENTS Schools Open for Swimming and Free Lunch over the Summer It’s summer, but Fresno Unified wants yog Sunnyside high schools. Zej zog families to know that many campuses kev da dej tsuas yuav kav txog thaum are still open for a variety of uses. lub Yim Hli tim 2 thaum yav tav su txhua hnub thiab cov hnub xaus ntawm For video, go to vimeo.com/ lwm tiam. Nws yog dawb nyob rau fresnounified/summerlunch cov hnub xaus ntawm lim tiam thiab Looking for a place to cool off? Try $1 rau cov me nyuam yaus thiab $2 swimming at the pools at Edison, rau cov neeg laus rau txhua hnub. Lub Fresno, Hoover, Roosevelt or nroog npaj muaj neeg zov. Sunnyside high schools. Community Xav tau kev kawm luam dej? Lub swimming will last through Aug. nroog Fresno cov phoj (parks) qhib 2 in the afternoons weekdays and muaj kev qhia nyob rau ntawm cov weekends. It’s free on the weekends pas dej hauv Bullard, Edison, Fresno, and $1 for children and $2 for adults Hoover thiab Sunnyside. Rau lus qhia on weekdays. The city is providing ntau ntxiv hu rau (559) 621-2900 los lifeguards. yog mus saib ntawm www.fresno.gov/ Need swimming lessons? The city parks/. of Fresno’s parks department is Roosevelt High School students from left, Victoria Saldate, Leah Sosa, Victo- Xav tau ib qho chaw los ua si los offering instruction at the pools at ria Botello, Mya Fuentes, Gia Granillo and Gianna Gonzalez and in back, Saige yog ev xaws xais (exercise) rau cov Bullard, Edison, Fresno, Hoover and Ramirez, enjoy their school’s new pool during a June 3 event announcing that hnub xaus ntawm lim tiam? Hauv Sunnyside. For more information call high school pools would be open for recreational swimming and swim lessons. paus tsev kawm ntawv tseem yuav ua (559) 621-2900 or visit www.fresno. nws qhov “chaw ntsuab xiab” koom tes gov/parks/. de Fresno quiere dejarle saber a las Roosevelt y Sunnyside. La ciudad nrog lub nroog hauv 14 lub hauv paus Need a place to play or exercise on familias que habrá muchos sitios esco- provee supervisión y programas. tsev kawm ntawv rau cov hnub xaus the weekends? The district is continu- lares que permanecerán abiertos para ntawm lim tiam thiab cov hnub so: Almuerzo gratuito en el verano: El ing its “green space” partnership with una variedad de usos. Addams, Vang Pao, Vinland, Wilson distrito ofrece un almuerzo gratis y the city at 14 district schools on the thiab Yokomi elementary schools; ¿Busca un lugar donde ir a refrescarse? nutritivo en más de 50 de sus sitios weekends and holidays: Addams, Vang Scandinavian, Terronez thiab Wawona Intente nadar en las albercas de las escolares para las edades de 1 a 18 Pao, Vinland, Wilson and Yokomi middle schools; thiab Bullard, Edison, preparatorias Edison, Fresno, Hoover, hasta el 11 de agosto. No se requiere elementary schools; Scandinavian, Fresno, Hoover, Roosevelt thiab Roosevelt o Sunnyside. Natación en la registración o aplicación. Para más Terronez and Wawona middle schools; Sunnyside high schools. Lub nroog comunidad durará hasta el 2 de agosto información llame al (559) 457-6250 o and Bullard, Edison, Fresno, Hoover, npaj muaj kev saib xyuas thiab tej kev y será entre semana y fines de semanas visite el sitio web www.fresnounified. Roosevelt and Sunnyside high schools. kawm. por las tardes. Es gratis en los fines de org. The city provides supervision and semana y $1 para los niños y $2 para Su dawb lub caij ntuj qhua: Hauv programs. “El Distrito de Fresno está compro- los adultos entre semana. La ciudad paus tsev kawm ntawv qhib muaj ib metido a proveer los recursos a nuestros Free summer lunch: The district estará proveyendo los salvavidas. pluas su muaj kuab zaub mov ntau jóvenes durante todo el año y espero de offers a free nutritious lunch at more tshaj li ntawm 50 ntawm nws cov tsev ¿Necesita clases de natación? El corazón ver a los estudiantes, padres y than 50 of its school sites for ages 1 kawm ntawv rau cov hnub nyoog 1 departamento de parques en la ciudad a nuestra comunidad disfrutando de las through 18 through Aug. 11. No regis- xyoos txog 18 xyoo txog ntua lub Yim de Fresno está ofreciendo instruc- opciones seguras y supervisadas que tration or application is needed. For Hli tim 11. Tsis tas muaj kev cuv npe ción en las albercas de las preparato- tenemos disponibles a través de nuestra more information, call (559) 457-6250 los yog ntawv thov li. Rau lus qhia rias Bullard, Edison, Fresno, Hoover asociación de espacio azul y verde con or go to www.fresnounified.org. ntau ntxiv, hu rau (559) 457-6250 los y Sunnyside. Para más información la Ciudad de Fresno,” dijo el superin- yog mus saib rau ntawm www.fres- “Fresno Unified is committed to llame al (559) 621-2900 o visite el sitio tendente Bob Nelson. nounified.org. providing resources to our youth year- web www.fresno.gov/parks/. round and I truly hope to see students, Cov Tsev Kawm Ntawv Qhib “Fresno hauv paus tsev kawm ntawv ¿Necesita un lugar donde jugar o parents and our community enjoying Da Dej thiab Su Dawb thoob tau cog lus los npaj muaj tej chaw hacer ejercicio en los fines de semana? the safe and supervised options we plaws lub Caij Ntuj Qhua muab kev pab rau peb cov me nyuam El distrito esta continuando con la have available through our Blue and Nws yog lub caij ntuj qhua lawm, tiam hluas thawm xyoo thiab kuv tso siab asociación “espacio verde” con la Green Space partnership with the city sis Fresno Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm lug pom tej tub kawm ntawv, tej niam ciudad en 14 escuelas del distrito of Fresno,” said Superintendent Bob Ntawv xav kom cov tsev yim neeg txiv thiab peb lub zej lub zos muaj durante los fines de semanas y los Nelson. los paub txog tias ntau lub tsev kawm kev lom zem kev nyob nyab xeeb días festivos: las escuelas primarias ntawv tseem qhib rau ntau yam kev siv. thiab kev saib xyuas tej kev xaiv peb Addams, Vang Pao, Vinland, Wilson y Escuelas Abiertas para muaj los ntawm peb qhov “Blue and Yokomi; las secundarias Scandinavian, Nhiav ib qho chaw laj ntxiag? Sim Natación y Almuerzo Gratuito Green Space” koom tes nrog lub nroog Terronez y Wawona; y las preparato- mus da dej hauv tej pas dej ntawm Durante el Verano Fresno,” Tuam Thawj Saib Kev Kawm rias Bullard, Edison, Fresno, Hoover, Edison, Fresno, Hoover, Roosevelt los Ya llego el verano, pero el Distrito Bob Nelson hais li.

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BOARD Investments for 2019-20 will Better Support All Students Claudia Cazares Area 6 The community is swimming in our academic achievement. Students who LVNs and adding additional nurs- President pools, kids are spending time in our engage in summer learning or simply es, psychologists, social workers [email protected] school librar- spend quality time reading can reduce and academic school counselors „ Carol Mills, J.D. Area 5 ies and playing that instructional loss, helping them „ Adding additional vice principals Clerk on our fields stay on track. Thanks to our board of to five school sites to support grow- [email protected] and free sum- education’s commitment to academic ing student populations Liaison: Michele Rodriguez mer meals are achievement, students have had sev- „„ Adding positions in the skilled [email protected] being served eral learning options to choose from trades and converting all bus driver to children this summer. positions to full time to bridge driv- Valerie F. Davis Area 3 [email protected] from 1 to 18 On June 12, our Board approved the er shortages and improve service to – it’s summer district’s 2019-20 annual budget, en- students Veva Islas Area 4 time in Fresno suring that students and staff continue [email protected] Unified. The board’s largest investment is in to have the resources and supports support of our special education stu- Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas Area 2 In addition, Robert G. Nelson, Ed.D. needed to be both academically and dents and is guided by recent recom- [email protected] students have Superintendent socially/emotionally successful. Next mendations from the Council of the Liaison: Brandalyn Hastings been engaged year’s budget includes: Great City Schools. With feedback [email protected] in summer from the district’s special education learning at more than 40 school sites „„ Converting 3.5 hour pre-kindergar- Major Terry Slatic USMC (Retired) Area 7 ten paraprofessional positions into committee, parents and the commu- [email protected] district wide. From summer school nity investments include additional to enrichment classes to literacy pro- 7.0 hour positions and increasing Liaison: Michelle Asadoorian hours for transitional kindergarten special education teachers and aides, [email protected] grams and professional learning for instructional coaches and program our adults, academic learning doesn’t aides from 3 to 6 per position to Keshia Thomas Area 1 stop just because summer kicks in. better support classroom learning [email protected] Research shows that summer time can and recruiting efforts See SUPT. MESSAGE „„ Increasing school site funding al- Liaison: Cherella Nicholson have a detrimental impact on student SPANISH AND HMONG [email protected] learning, creating a gap in a child’s locations Continued on page 15 „„ Converting health assistants to ADMINISTRATION Robert G. Nelson, Ed.D. Message from Dr. Colleen Torgerson, Professor in Special Education at the Kremen School of Superintendent Education and Human Development at Fresno State University Ruth F. Quinto Deputy Superintendent/Chief Financial Officer Inclusive Learning is a Call for Change Kim Mecum Chief Academic Officer “Every student can and must learn educators must identify and remove each student, and ensuring a sense of

Paul Idsvoog at grade level and beyond” (Fresno barriers (academic, social, physical), belonging. Chief Human Resources/Labor Relations Officer Unified Core Belief). Fresno State’s finding solutions to ensure access to Fresno State and Fresno Unified have mission simi- the general education curriculum and Kurt Madden been partners in residencies, which Chief Technology Officer larly states, to a community of peers. This human have elevated the preparation of new “To boldly right is called inclusive education. Lindsay Sanders teachers with an inclusive mindset and Chief Equity and Access educate and Inclusive education is when all provided them different ways to teach Karin Temple empower students attend and are welcomed by students of varying abilities. Since Chief Operations Officer students for the district’s schools and programs 2013, faculty and district education success.” BUILDING FUTURES in age-appropriate, general educa- specialists have team taught candi- As parents tion classes. It means the students dates proven strategies with the lens Amy Idsvoog Executive Officer and citizens are supported to learn, contribute and of Fresno Unified. These new teachers in our region, participate in all aspects of life in are empowered to support this inclu- Tony Bernard Media Technician we want all of Fresno Unified, often attending their sive work in their classrooms. Future our students to Dr. Colleen Torgerson neighborhood school. An inclusive work in implementing Multi-Tiered Anne Ellis Professor, Special Education Community Relations Officer be appreciated Fresno State University education is not earned, but a right of Systems of Support (MTSS) and in the Vanessa Ramirez and accepted all students. preparation of new teachers in special Public Information Officer in classrooms, education through a state residency In Fresno Unified this looks like schools, and communities, throughout grant will strengthen the core belief. Keith Rybaczyk different and diverse students learning Media Production Specialist their life. These high expectations and side-by-side in the same classroom Inclusive education is a call for change a sense of belonging are required for -- attending activities together, using and may challenge us to think differ- success in schools. a student’s name (never defining ently about others, how we use labels, Building Futures is a monthly publication of Looking at the attitudes and envi- children by a label), jointly partici- and how we work together. We are up Fresno Unified School District prepared by the ronments that exist that may isolate pating in the arts and sports, recog- to the challenge as all students are of Communications Office. To place an ad, contact (559) 457-3733 or email Communications@ learners or inhibit student growth, nizing the unique contributions of value and can learn. FresnoUnified.org.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Fresno Unified School District does not harass, intimidate, or discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, creed, religion, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression or genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital, pregnancy or parental status, military veteran status, or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment (BP 0410). For the full policy, a list of compliance officers, and Title IX information, go to www.fresnounified.org.

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For video, go to vimeo.com/ CLASS OF 2019 fresnounified/graduation2019 Bullard High School Fresno High School June 4, 2019 | Save Mart Center June 3, 2019 | Save Mart Center Valedictorians Maria Aguilar Perez Eliza Gonzales Cynthia Matias Paola Santiago Isidro Aleman Medina Gisselle Gutierrez-Rosales Monserrath Medina Hernandez Violet Syrisack Fabiola Alvarez Ocegueda Geysi Amador Herrera Suelima Moua Wilma Tsutsui Marisela Avila Mason Hodge Jacinta Nunez Diana Vang Faith Bohle Sean Hustedde Juan Pacheco Mendez Melanie Vang Carmen Cruz Gabriela Jimenez Steven Palermo Jose Luis Velasco Juan De La Pena Mendez Kenney Kenner III Milan Patel Annabell Xiong David Diaz-Alaniz Gavin Krantz Kasandra Rodriguez Phailin Yang Joseph Downes Mary Jane Martinez Brooke Rowland

Valedictorians Manar Alloh Brenda Cosio Allison Jack Dylan Peterson Melina Anguiano Jeremiah Cunningham Kylah Jordan Audrey Quiring Kennedi Ballard Rachel Dellanini Noorjot Kaur Anthony Ramirez Arman Bashian Connor Dukes Xandra Lancaster Rachel Regier Anastasia Bates Hannah Fratina David Lara Layla Smithberg Leyton Beck Haley Getz Bhawanjot Mann Demetrios Stratigos Alexander Bedard Dureza Anna Gonzalez-Velez Arianna Madrigal Nicholas Tom Joshua Bertz Nicole Guerrero Jenna Markarian Mark Topoozian Abigail Blescher Nevaeh Grub Cynthia Mata Emily Tymm Teresa Botts Genin Guzman Caitlyn McCormick Lukas Wagner Tyler Brown William Halvorsen Joshua Megerdichian Emily Xiong Lauren Burgess Madison Hinthorne Taylor Morgan Kelly Zhou Casssandra Carr Angelina Hoshiko Raymond Padilla Nalani Cazares Elizabeth Hutzler Courteney Peters Duncan Polytechnical High School Design Science Middle College June 5, 2019 | Saroyan Theatre High School May 31, 2019 | Old Administration Building

Valedictorians Ashley Marie Allen Seth Gifford Kroeker Jublie Ka Yang Valedictorians Alexis Nicole Cruz Nathan Ichiro Nakaguchi Kenny Numyaaj Txawjpaab Yang Nestor Emanuel Diaz Gustavo Miguel Pichardo Villasenor Yuepeng Alex Yang Elena Denise Barreto Daniel G. Nire Sandra Vazquez Alex Michael Dominguez Lalitta Teda Rathsasombath Nayely Flor Hernandez Maldonado Bordin Vang Mayly Yang Rodnea Deshayne Doyle Alexandra Isabella Velasco-Sandoval Emily Onn Inthavong Luz Jarlette Vargas Aburto

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CLASS OF 2019 Roosevelt High School Hoover High School June 3, 2019 | Save Mart Center June 5, 2019 | Save Mart Center Valedictorians Catlyn Rose Bloomer Yorkabel Rezene Gebrehiwot Mikayla Ann Marie Loera Randy Daniel Cardona Filiberto Gonzalez Mercedes Linda Preston Megan F. Carey Nelida Dalaya Gonzalez Montoya Maynor Leonel Quiroa Alyssa Marie De La Teja Yvette Jardon Adriana Valles Romero Miguel Angel Flores Rosales Danny Joe Karamanlian Miranda Yasmine Thor Kyle Ryan Gage Brandon Lee Yosef Martin Villanueva Gaytan Kharma Yi Ting Garcia Trinity Pajsiab Lee

Valedictorians Patiño School of Entrepreneurship June 3, 2019 | Warnors Theater Chantrea Samuel Chheng Lynette Alexandra Gonzalez Emily Alejandra Salazar Valedictorians April Natalie Garcia-Martinez Andrea Hernandez Maya Karen Elizabeth Sosa Yanet Marlen Garcia-Martinez Octavio Lopez-Garcia Lee Thao Jason D. Adams Marissa Marianna Gonzales Michael Perez-Serratos Gabriela Vega Montano Kyla Therese Vicente Aguilar Destin Byrd Layla Diane Gonzalez-Padilla Sunnyside High School Alla Jamal Hassan June 5, 2019 | Save Mart Center Jennifer Lopez Nicholas Miskulin Valedictorians Arin Ashley Montoya Mariam Fisal Altam Citlali Belladria Eguia Hannah Maiv Her Rosie Michelle Sip Keerat Riar Denise Bautista-Figueroa Diana Enciso Pajntshuanplaim Catalina Her Elizabeth Nangnoi Souvannarath Dashiel Rodriguez-Machin Jesus Cantor Jordan Nou Xang Fang Victoria Dolores Hernandez Garcia Tamia A. Starks Dawson Sihavong Yamile Carrillo-Cruz Cielo Arizbeth Flores Pena Sosoumvannak W. Hok Linda Thao Winpreet Singh Alyxza Elizabeth Chavez Val Kyler Gonzalez Baokou Lee Jennie Thor Christina Rose Weakley Jonae' Nicole Dejohnette Yazmin Gonzalez Maiziong Lee Hugo Valencia Jasmine Dilworth Anita E. Guerrero Raynain J. J. Lee Jennifer Douchee Vang Alex Bori Dorn Braelen Edward Head Andrea Sofia Lopez Kathy Vang Julio Lopez Mai Chong Vang Mandy D. Lor Mark Vang Rata Crystal Jaquelyn Mata-Jauregui Jennifer Adriana Velazco Daniela Guadalupe Molina Anjali D. Xiong Jovani Negrete Barbara Pachia Yang High Leslie Andrea Nieves Chee B. Yang Cynthia Puentes Dlong Yang School Vanessa Rocha Mai Sheng Yang May 31, 2019 Belinda Romero Mor Mee Yang Rata High School Sopheaktra Sameth Shouana Yang Emma Grace Schneider Xavier Colin Ybarra Sukhmandeep Kaur Sidhu Jannou Xiong Kimberly Sierra

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CLASS OF 2019 Edison High School McLane High School June 4, 2019 | Save Mart Center June 4, 2019 | McLane Stadium

Valedictorians Yulitzy Anahi Arriola-Robles Karen Lizette Garcia Rubio Chenchimin Benjamin Lee Chee Nou Thao Gabriel Alfonso Camacho Leslie Vianet Garibay Adriana Macias Julia Vue Yesenia Angel Carrillo Genesis Alyssa Gonzalez Melina Mendez Lopez Angelina Jaia Xiong Yerania Elizabeth Castillo Carrasco Jacqueline Gonzalez Alyssa Michelle Montoya Chong Xiong Collie Ntxhiavmim Cha Song Her Maider Moua Robert Chanthavongsa Luis Mario Jimenez Eric Rojas

J.E. Young Fresno Adult Academic Center School May 30, 2019 | Saroyan Theatre May 30, 2019 | Saroyan Theatre

Valedictorians Mary Aeicee Mateo Abrea Claire Elise Hall Nathan David Ribb Mariela Alexandra Alvarado Alexander Harper Daniel Rodriguez Salinas Caroline Analea Alvarez Samuel David Hawley Elisabeth Romero Reem Amer Krysta Monet Haynes Stephanie Ruiz Dominick Anthony Antuna Dillon Mark Heidenreich Amrinder Singh Marilyn Leslie Aranda Claudia Herrera Brendan James Smith Soledad Arguello Ray Gerard Gelido Jacildone Cooper R. Smith Zakia Ilani Ashley Miran Andine Janigian Oliver John F. Tanjoco Amy Kaur Bains Anthony Joseph Jorge Mariah Grace Tellez Atticus Daniel Boone Uriel Lopez Jodie E. Teves Samantha Camarena Alejandra Lopez Gonzalez Khepri Lain Marie Urrea Cambridge DeWolf Gabriel Michael Camarillo Audrey Meredith Mack Arianna Christine Valdez Sarah Christine Creviston Jocelyn Marquez Mouakong Rocky Vang High School High School Torin Julius Deblieck, Cristian Martinez Pachia Vang May 30, 2019 | Saroyan Theatre May 30, 2019 | Saroyan Theatre Miguel Andy De La Cruz Megan E. Matsubara Eden P. Van Saun Galilea Cielo De La Mora Robert William McCloskey Eduardo Ibarra Vega Ivan Diaz Lindsey Renee McNeely Paulina L. Vergara Darin Emily Claire Diep Nallely Mendoza Pricilla Vidal-Ramirez Noah Fiori Zoe Malyn Miller Alisa Virasith Ariana Rose Fischer Carlie Patterson Chue Vue Madeleine Leigh Fischer David Perez Audrey Wilkinson Mason Seaton Freeny Katherine Pitcher Trinity F. Williams Julisa Gaytan Jacob Plumb Der Yang Alycia Hope Gonzales Juancarlos Puerto Kong Pheng Yang Daria Adine Goss Henry Quan Nkaujnou Yang Abigail Guerrero-Nunez Jocelyn Marie Rabara

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CLASS OF 2019 he Tsutsui siblings – eight of teacher at Wolters Elementary School them – have been a little tribe THE LAST and Larry Tsutsui is a chiropractor with Tamong Fresno High School an office a block from Fresno High. Warriors. of the “Having the honor to be the only But as of June 3, the last Tsutsui gradu- FHS teacher to have taught all eight ated from Fresno High, ending 11 years Tsutsuis siblings, I would have to say that while of Tsutsui siblings at the campus. Each all of them are different and unique in sibling was a valedictorian and all but approach to academic and extra-curric- Through their years at Fresno High, the their own way, they all share the same one a graduation speaker. ular activities.” only teacher to have all the siblings was caring attitude towards others and a history teacher Richard Ochs. Ochs determination to do their absolute best Among them, they served as student It started with Martha Tsutsui Billins, suggested their parents, Larry and Julie at everything they attempt,” Ochs said. body or class officers 21 times and who graduated in 2008. She is complet- Tsutsui, should write a book on how “I wish more of my colleagues could earned 28 varsity letters, along with a ing her Ph.D. in linguistics at SOAS, to raise healthy, happy and productive have had the chance to teach at least a string of other accomplishments. University of London. Krista Tsutsui children. Julie Tsutsui is a preschool couple of them.” Steele (class of 2010) is a teacher “The Tsutsui family has been an avid at Muir Elementary School. Sarah supporter of Fresno High School Tsutsui (class of 2011) is a teacher at for many years. Each of the Tsutsui Pyle Elementary School. Laura Tsutsui children have contributed their own (class of 2013) was a Smittcamp unique quality to the tapestry of Fresno President’s Scholar and is now a High School,” said Principal Linda reporter at KVPR. Laettner. “Their character traits are truly captured in our Warrior way. Julia Tsutsui (class of 2014) gradu- A few of these traits include being a ated in May from Fresno State and risk-taker, being caring, keeping an is pursuing her teaching credential. open-mind and being balanced in their Hannah Tsutsui (class of 2015) was a President’s Scholar at Long Beach State and graduated in May. She will go to Colombia with the Peace Corps in September. Takashi Tsutsui (class of 2018) is a student at Fresno City College. Wilma Tsutsui (class of 2019) will attend Fresno City College. Wilma, in her graduation speech, spoke of the pressure she felt to do as well as her older siblings: “Jokingly I would All eight Tsutsui siblings had Fresno say if I didn’t become valedictorian I High School teacher Richard Ochs. would be disowned. However, despite Wilma Tsutsui is the last of eight siblings to graduate from Fresno High School. All From left, Sarah, Wilma and Takashi all the expectations of everyone else, were valedictorians. Tsutsui, Martha Tsutsui Billins, Ochs, we have to fulfill our own.” Julia, Hannah and Laura Tsutsui and Krista Tsutsui Steele.

New and Revised Board Policies

Building Futures The Fresno Unified Board of Education has approved the following board policies and exhibit: • E 9270 Conflict of Interest • BP 0420 School Plans/Site Councils Interested in Placing an Ad? • BP 5127 Graduation Ceremonies and • BP 0460 Local Control and Activities Accountability Plan • BP 5141.52 Suicide Prevention • BP 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Directly mailed to more than 155,000 • BP 5144 Discipline Procedures residences and businesses in Fresno Unified • (NEW) BP 6152.1 Placement in • BP 5148.3 Preschool/Early Childhood Mathematics Courses Education For more information about placing an ad, • BP 6178 Career Technical Education • (NEW) BP 6142.3 Civic Education call (559) 457-3733 These updated policies/bylaws can be found online at: https://www.fresnou.org/sites/board/policies For additional information: (559) 457-3736.

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Focus on Special Education Musicians Hit the Right Notes Partnering with Students in Special Ed General education students and With all of the comprehensive high Unified to be a nationwide model. The United Sound has created a new students with disabilities are playing schools involved, Fresno Unified will district is using a Student Support and bridge between students in general beautiful music together. be the first in the country to have distric- Academic Enrichment grant to imple- education and students in special twide participation. Representatives ment United Sound. education, fostering friendships and For video, go to vimeo.com/ from United Sound expect Fresno understanding. fresnounified/unitedsound “It’s neat to see the relationship grow Through the United Sound initiative, between our mentors and our new general education students at four musicians,” said Catherine Aujero, high schools worked with students in manager of visual and performing arts special education to help them learn for the district. “They don’t normally an instrument. The students worked get to build those relationships and together for about four months once a see the value of each other and really week. At the end of the school year, the respect one another and grow to care students in special education were part about each other.” of their school’s ensemble during the spring concert. Anthony Duran, who will be a sopho- more at Hoover this year, said he had Fresno Unified piloted the United always wanted to learn how to play an Sound program at Fresno, Hoover, instrument. McLane and Sunnyside high schools during the last school year, and will Anthony Duran, middle, learns to play the trombone from fellow Hoover High “I like playing music. It makes me feel expand it to Bullard, Edison and School students Maynor Quiroa, left, and Marissa Rodriguez. Through the United happy. I play the trombone. I like doing Roosevelt high schools in the coming Sound program, general education musicians teach students with disabilities how that,” Anthony said. academic year. to play an instrument. Adult Transition Program Helps Students Learn Independence Students with developmental disabili- The drop-off area and entry were also ties in Fresno Unified have the option improved. of continuing their education with the “Having a new facility has been district up until age 22 to help them exciting for both students and staff. The transition to independence. investment in ATP shows the commit- This past school year was a significant ment the district and the board have one for the Adult Transition Program made for our students,” said Derrick (ATP), launched in 2009. Students and Flake, who oversees ATP. staff returned to school in August 2018 In another milestone, ATP recognized to a renovated campus that provided 31 students during a festive promotion more flexibility in classroom and ceremony June 4, the largest number support spaces for different activities.

Kalysia Woods participates in the Adult Transition Program talent show on May 31, a joint project with leadership students from Tioga Middle School.

since the program began. ATP serves independent life skills. about 185 students. The campus is on Through WorkAbility, many of the Fairmont Avenue near First Street and students learn marketable job skills Shaw Avenue. and work at jobs or internships. The program, for students 18 to 22, Calen Jones, for example, worked offers training, support and educa- at a hardware store using the skills tion, with the goal of helping students he had learned while attending ATP. become as independent as possible. Having a job was extremely satisfying Students learn skills such as navi- to Jones, giving him an opportunity to Adult Transition Program manager Derrick Flake congratulates student Alexis gating the city bus system, prepar- earn money, learn on-the-job skills and Burton (who is assisted by paraeducator Jessica Orozco) during an ATP promo- ing their own meals, washing their work with others. tion ceremony June 4. ATP serves students with disabilities ages 18-22. clothes, managing money, and other

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Design Science High School Moves to Fresno City College Campus When the new school year starts School of Entrepreneurship. Business Education Building. Over the to eventually move to a new science in August, Design Science Middle summer, seven classrooms and seven building at Fresno City College, “This move is an example of educa- College High School will be in its new offices/flexible spaces on the first and targeted for completion in 2023. tional systems working together on location on the Fresno City College second floors are being renovated for behalf of students. We know this move Design Science, which opened in 2005, campus. Design Science classrooms and lab. As will impact our students in a powerful has 265 students and a 100% gradua- part of the collaboration, Fresno City Design Science is one of Fresno way. Being on a college campus and tion rate. The California Department College will take over use of Design Unified’s specialty high schools, feeling at home is very important for of Education named it a California Science’s former modular buildings. offering concurrent enrollment in college students, especially first gener- Distinguished School this past year. Fresno City College classes. The ation college students,” said Principal As part of the Fresno City College For the past three years, 100% of school had been housed in temporary Tressa Overstreet. “We believe in the campus, students will have easy access seniors applied for college and were buildings east of the college across power of place. We cannot wait to start to their college courses as well as accepted by at least one college or Blackstone Avenue on Cambridge our new school year in our new home!” tutoring and other services. The long- university. Many of its students are the Avenue and sharing space with Patiño range plan calls for Design Science first in their families to attend college. The school’s new home is within the

DISTRICT ROUNDUP New Expanded Campus Planned officer Conrado Martin. The video for Phoenix Secondary Academy Olympian Named is an emotional depiction of Cooper A new campus is underway for site owned by the district on Church Wrestling Coach at Academy’s farewell to Officer Martin Phoenix Secondary Academy in near Willow Avenue. after he was promoted to sergeant southeast Fresno, using $11.7 million Fresno High School The district will use the school’s in December. The video won in the in Measure X funds. Steven Abas, current site for Juan Felipe Herrera category of General Documentary: silver medalist in The master-planned campus will Elementary School, expected to Individual for Non Broadcast. the 2004 Olympic include 23 modular buildings: open in August 2021 pending Board Games in wres- 15 classrooms, a career techni- approval of construction in late 2019. tling and a three- cal education classroom, multipur- Phoenix Secondary offers community time NCAA Wawona Honors pose room, administration building, day classes for seventh through 12th champion (125) social/emotional support space, three Donors to Library grades – a challenging education- while at Fresno restroom buildings and a custodial/ Wawona School honored the David al program for at-risk students with State, has been electrical/storage facility. and Lucille Packard Foundation, the attendance or behavior issues. named the varsity wrestling coach at Camunez Means Family and Edison The school is planned to open in Fresno High School. “We are thrilled to have the support International for donations totaling early 2020 at a district-owned site on from Fresno Unified’s board Abas was a four-time All-American $5,000 to the library during a special Church Avenue east of Peach Avenue. members and district leaders to begin while at Fresno State from 1998-2002 ceremony June 4. The funds will be The project also includes play courts, this exciting project,” said Mark and won numerous other awards and used to develop a dual immersion playfields and a shade structure. The McAleenan, principal at Phoenix honors. He also had a brief career in language collection to better serve new school is among several projects Secondary. “The redesigned class- mixed martial arts. Wawona students. Wawona, formerly underway thanks to the commu- rooms will provide opportunities to a middle school, became a dual “We are excited to welcome Coach nity’s support of Measure X, the enrich our classroom instruction. The immersion campus in 2017. It will Abas to Fresno Unified, knowing $225 million local bond passed in new playing field and courts will allow eventually serve preschool through that he brings a wealth of knowl- November 2016. us to enhance our athletic program eighth grade. This fall, the school edge and experience to share with our and provide us the opportunity to host will offer a dual immersion program The Fresno Unified Board of Fresno High student-athletes,” said games and tournaments. We will also in pre-kindergarten through second Education on June 12 approved the Superintendent Bob Nelson. be able to expand our social emotion- grade. start of construction. The school is al support services with the increased moving a short distance from its office space in our new facility.” current location at a portable campus Communications Employees Raise Specialist Wins Award $11,000 for Babies Jeff Cook, a media production special- Fresno Unified raised more than ist in the district’s $11,000 during the 2019 March for Communications Babies campaign for March of Dimes. Department, has The district’s efforts will help ensure won a Telly award that one day, every baby will be for his Faces of born healthy. Burroughs Elementary Fresno Unified School was the top fundraising school video of former this year. student neigh- Rendering by Darden Architects of the planned new Phoenix Secondary Acad- borhood resource emy in southeast Fresno.

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Alternative Education Students Building Boxes for Book Sharing Through a summer Geometry in Little Free Library is a non-profit orga- Staff from Fresno High, Alternative with the Reading Heart and Every Construction class, students can knock nization that promotes book sharing Education, Curriculum and Neighborhood Partnership organiza- out math and elective requirements through book boxes on posts in the Instructional and College and Career tions to select schools most in need of needed for graduation. community. The organization offers Readiness worked together on the Little Free Libraries. blue prints and measurements to summer class. The district worked Students in the class are construct the boxes. also helping their community. As one Through the Fresno of the construction Unified summer course, projects, students are students will build Little building book-shar- Free Library boxes for ing boxes to encour- placement at Calwa, age reading. Columbia, Heaton, King, Norseman, Olmos, Pyle, The district piloted Slater and Sunset elemen- the Geometry in tary schools. Construction last summer, but for the Students will also build first time this summer, offered Adirondack-style chairs, the class to alternative education bird boxes and roof trusses. students from Cambridge, DeWolf The course teaches math skills and J.E. Young high schools. through hands-on construction “The Geometry in Construction projects, team-taught by geometry and course provides a unique opportuni- construction teachers. Students take the ty for students. Not only do they get class in the construction shop at Fresno to recover credits for geometry, but High School from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for 22 Alternative education students from left, Sabrina (Bree) Di Pietro, David Muñoz students also get to provide service days, ending on July 11. Students can and Miguel Mejia work on a project in their Geometry in Construction summer to the school and the community by earn 10 credits. class at Fresno High School. The students will be making free book exchange building these Little Free Libraries,” boxes that will be placed at nine elementary schools. Along with 20 alternative education said Tom Nixon, manager for On-Line students, 20 Fresno High students are Learning and Library Services. taking the class. McLane Stadium Gets Makeover & Dads!

A Family of 4 can make $47,638* and still qualify A Familyfor WIC! WIC provides: of 3*Based can on make 2019 income guidelines • Supplemental healthy foods * • Online Nutrition Education (while you wait or at home) $38,443 • Breastfeeding support Fresno EOC WIC provides: annuallySign and up still online • Checks to buy healthy foods • Convenient Shopping Options • Nutrition education qualify fortoday! WIC! • Clovis & Fresno locations *Based on 2018 Income Guidelines • Breastfeeding support www.FresnoEOC.org/WIC • All locations now a Safe Place • Welcome to Parenthood meet-ups for more information go to: facebook.com/FresnoEOCWIC • Mom’s meet-up Call (559) 263-1150 FresnoEOC.org/Safe-Place • Baby showers & more FresnoEOCWIC • All at no cost! @FresnoEOCWICYou can now text Fresno EOC WIC! Text ‘FresnoEOCWIC’ to 45778 McLane Stadium will have a new look when the 2019 football season gets underway to receive information & updates or to ask us questions in August. Over the summer, the stadium is undergoing a $2.7 million makeover, Text 45778 including replacing the natural grass with synthetic turf, a first for the district. The www.FresnoEOC.org/WICCall (559) 263-1150 Facebook.com/FresnoEOCWIC project also included infrastructure and utility updates, adding portable restrooms This institution is an equal opportunity provider. and improving accessibility. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Testing Technician has all the Answers to Support Adult Students Say Xiong has spent her entire 20-year their best during testing? I talk to career with Fresno Unified at the adult them. I encourage them to do their best school, first as a bilingual instruc- and calm them by keeping a positive tional assistant and since 2000 as a attitude as they enter the test center. testing technician. Her outstanding I understand you play in a Christian technology and people skills make her rock band and play volleyball in an invaluable employee and a huge your spare time. Tell us about those support for adult school students. activities. This year, I have the oppor- She was an Excellence in Education tunity to lead the female band for our finalist in February. Xiong immigrat- church and our goals are to lead praise ed to the United States from Thailand and worship songs once a month. in 1980, first arriving in San Diego. We also have a few projects as part Raine Bumatay, principal at the Cesar of serving our church. In June, we E. Chavez Adult Education Center, will be performing at the Sacramento said about Xiong: “Say Xiong makes New Generation Festival. We are also work an extra special place with her working on a CD to be out soon. I was positive spirit and desire to brighten Testing technician Say Xiong works with students at Fresno Adult School. also in a Hmong recreational volley- our students’ and staff’s day.” ball league. This is a way of trying What do you enjoy the most about educational goals so they may have a English speaking and trying to capture to get involved in the community and your job? I enjoy meeting new students good opportunity to get a job to help all students with their progress post- engaging with young and older adults. and engaging with them, giving them support their family. test after a certain amount of instruc- Name one thing most people do not tests to measure their educational levels tional hours has been a challenge for What is the most challenging about and placing them into the class that is me. your job? Communicating with right for them. I feel like I am giving second-language students that come What are some of the ways you help them a second chance to achieve their See SAY XIONG to the test center with very limited students relax so that they can do Continued on page 12 Scandinavian Science Teacher Loves to Explore with Middle-Schoolers Kellen Dart, a seventh grade science them and creating a relationship that be exactly right for optimal learning to school students are the best! They are teacher at Scandinavian Middle gets stronger throughout the year. take place. It is continuously challeng- beginning to gain independence and School, began working for the district ing to be sure every day I am meeting learn who they are. You get to see them What is the most challenging about right out of high school and has been the needs of every student in my class- blossom from a child to an adoles- your job? The most challenging part a teacher for six years. She began at room. No day is perfect, but every day cent and have the unique opportunity of my job is creating daily lessons that Scandinavian Middle School two years presents a new opportunity to be better to be a part of that transition. Students are worthy of my students. I want to ago, and was a finalist for the district’s than the day before. at this age are exploring different parts be sure each lesson presents enough Excellence in Education awards in of their identity and learning about the challenge, engagement, relevance, and What do you enjoy the most about February. Eugene Reinor, a guidance world from new lenses. I find great joy autonomy for them. Everything must middle school students? Middle and learning advisor at Scandinavian, in having moments of shared vulner- said about Dart: “Our students love ability to expose them to new percep- Kellen’s classroom as she teaches with tions and ideas. great joy and passion, which promotes Name one thing most people do not a joy for learning in our students.” know about you. One thing most What made you go into teaching? I people do not know about me is that I began my journey in education when am a certified SCUBA diver. I started working in after school If you could choose a different career, programs right after high school. what would it be? If I were to be in a Through this experience, I learned career other than teaching, I would be that I am passionate about the youth a school social worker. in Fresno and wanted to help them become successful and genuinely What is your dream vacation? My happy. dream vacation includes a body of water, warmth, good food, and adven- What do you enjoy the most about ture! As long as I have those four ingre- your job? I enjoy getting to know my Scandinavian Middle School seventh grade science teacher Kellen Dart works dients, I’ll be happy! students. I love being in space with with Miki'Ana Maxwell.

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Focus on Special Education SPECIAL ED INVESTMENTS improve special education supports Continued from page 1 and services. Special Education Costs “In collaboration with our labor (in millions) The new investment totals $11.4 partners, staff spent the year diving $145 million in ongoing money that includes into recommendations from the recent the full-time equivalent of 110 posi- special education report from the $131 tions, as well as a one-time investment Council of the Great City Schools, of $1.7 million for portable classrooms identifying our best practices as well as $124 $120 and professional learning. recommendations for improvement,” Nelson said. “Our special education Even prior to the infusion for 2019-20, budget for 2019-20 reflects that work, funding for special education had risen $106 and the input of community members steadily, up 50% since 2013-14. and staff. While the road may be long, $97 Following recommendations from the for the sake of our students, staff and Council of the Great City Schools in parents, the district is committed to summer 2018, the district has redou- further support our strengths while bled efforts to provide the best possible bridging our gaps.” services to students in special educa- tion programs. It has also solicit- ed feedback – nearly 500 suggestions Special Education – from parents, staff and the commu- 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 nity in determining the most recent Department Vision Estimated Adopted investments. The Fresno Unified Board of Education The vision of the Special unanimously approved new invest- Education Department is that all ments at its June 12 meeting. students with special needs will receive high quality instruction SAY XIONG Superintendent Bob Nelson said that with the greatest number of Continued from page 11 the board of education and staff spent inclusionary opportunities from a great deal of time during the past the widest array of options. know about you. I am a grandma. What is your dream vacation? school year on a strategic plan to When I was younger, I had this If you could choose a different desire to travel to all 50 states career, what would it be? I would and this is one of my dreams that definitely still be in the teaching I haven’t fulfilled yet. One day, I profession because I love learning hope to do at least a few states. and teaching others to better themselves.

Congrats for the Grads

From left, Scandinavian Middle School students Anahis Rayas, Linda En- vernizzi, Samson Her, Arabella Garcia-Mendoza (with basketball), Jennifer Moya Roeding Elementary School students have lots of love, signs and high-fives and Samantha Phoutharath have fun at a Special Olympics basketball event host- for Fresno High School seniors during a Grad Walk on May 23. Grad Walks ed by Gaston Middle School March 11. Scandinavian staff helping out are Rosa give seniors the chance to inspire their younger peers and reconnect with Navarro, left and Austen Torrence (in boots). former teachers.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Student Flourishes in the Environment of J.E. Young Academy When you hear senior Cassiddy struggling with severe anxiety and The smaller setting at the new school Cassidy’s grandparents, Georgia and Gonzales describe her love for school, depression. provided Cassiddy with the perfect Richard Aguilar, always encouraged her face lights up and it’s hard to amount of support and encourage- her and her siblings to pursue college “I get excited about learning. When I imagine that two years ago, she was ment to excel in all aspects of her life. with a simple message “Don’t worry get it, it is an amazing feeling and if Smaller class sizes, going from seven about the cost. Just worry about getting I can get anyone else excited about to two classes and attending school the grades to go to college,” Cassiddy learning, it’s just the best feeling,” three days a week helped her to get said. Cassiddy said. “I wish I had a better back on track, although she was never vocabulary to express how happy it Cassiddy finished high school strong as behind on credits to graduate on time. makes me, but you can tell by my face.” president of the Black Student Union “So much has changed since being club, participating in the school’s first Cassiddy graduated May 30 from J.E. here. I don’t get anxiety any more when senior trip and dancing joyfully at Young Academy. She will start her I am around people,” Cassiddy said. prom. next educational journey at Fresno City College with college credits she earned Her family has played an important Cassiddy said: “I see a future for during her senior year and a solid plan role in helping her achieve her dream. myself.” for transferring to Fresno State. Her sophomore year in high school, Cassiddy’s struggles had become an obstacle to a normal academic life. She Free Summer Lunches started missing school and her grades dropped. With the support of her grand- For Cassiddy Gonzales, the smaller setting, flexibility and programs at J.E. parents and administrative staff from Young Academy helped her thrive dur- Roosevelt High School, she transferred ing her senior year. to J.E. Young, where she transformed herself and bloomed.

Rosa Perez and Aiden Yang from Sequoia Middle School try out some of the items that will be served over the summer for free meals during an event June 3 to announce the summer meals program and locations.

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Focus on Special Education Grant will Help the District Expand Inclusion Practices for Women's Alliance Hosts Prom Students in Special Education for Students with Special Needs The district is participating in a three- Campuses directly involved in the SIP year grant as part of its efforts to Grant work are Holland, Heaton, Starr, increase access to the general educa- Anthony, Wishon and Fremont elemen- tion environment for students in special tary schools. Susan Kalpakoff, program education. manager for the Special Education Department, is excited about the work The goals of the Supporting Inclusive ahead in 2019-20. Practices (SIP) Grant are to: “The grant schools’ dedicated work, „„ Improve students’ performance professional learning and student by on state measures, such as math, student intentional inclusive planning English language arts and social will begin the 19-20 school year as emotional skills inclusive schools, where all students „„ Increase opportunities for students are presumed to be competent, can with disabilities to participate in develop positive social relationships the general education environ- with peers, and are fully participating ment and to increase their academic members of the school community,” Roosevelt High School students Kongmeng Xiong and Maria Pullido dance achievement Kalpakoff said. the afternoon away at a prom for students in special education on May 24, hosted by Roosevelt’s Women’s Alliance. Students from Women’s Alliance created a special event for their peers with special needs, complete with D.J., photographer, videographer and refreshments.

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SUPT. MESSAGE El 12 de junio, nuestra Junta Educativa el ultimo ano para reparar las relaciones y tsib lub tsev kawm ntawv los muab kev aprobó el presupuesto anual del distrito crear una relacion mas colaborativa entre txhawb pab rau cov tub kawm ntawv Continued from page 3 para el ciclo escolar 2019-20, asegurando el distrito y nuestros maestros. Dice mucho coob zuj zus ntxiv que los estudiantes y el personal continúe de la cantidad de progreso que se puede „„ Ntxiv cov tes dej num neeg ua lag luam managers, and designated services such as teniendo los recursos y el apoyo necesa- hacer en nombre de nuestros 74,000 es- thiab hloov tag nrho cov neeg tsav additional speech language pathologists, rio para ambos éxitos; académicamente tudiantes y fija un tono extremadamente tsheb npav (bus) ua hauj lwm puv sij occupational therapists, a physical thera- y socioemocional. El presupuesto para el positivo para el ciclo escolar por delante. hawm ua choj tuam rau tej kev tu ncua pist and teachers for assistive technology, próximo año incluye: Hasta luego, deseándoles a cada uno de thiab txhim kho tej kev pab rau cov tub orthopedic impaired and for the deaf and „„ Convertir las posiciones para parafro- ustedes un descanso de verano seguro y kawm ntawv hard of hearing. These investments build sionales de pre-kindergarten de 3.5 divertido. Pawg thawj coj qhov kev nqis peev loj tshaj on investments of the past, address gaps horas a 7.0 horas y aumentar las horas plaws yog rau txoj kev txhawb pab ntawm and strengthen resources for some of our de las posiciones de asistentes de kin- Cov kev nqis peev rau xyoo peb cov tub kawm ntawv kawm tshwj xeeb district’s most in need students. You can dergarten transicional de 3 a 6 para 2019-20 yuav Txhawb Pab Tau thiab yog qhov kev coj los ntawm cov kev read more about our special education in- apoyar mejor el aprendizaje del salón Txhua Tus Tub Kawm Ntawv Zoo pom zoo dhau los no los ntawm “Council vestment and programs throughout this de clase y esfuerzos de reclutamiento. Dua Qub of the Great City Schools”. Nrog kev tawm month’s edition of Building Futures. „„ Aumentar las distribuciones de fondos Lub zej lub zos luam dej hauv peb cov pas tswv yim los ntawm hauv paus tsev kawm I also need to acknowledge the incredible escolares. dej, tej me nyuam yaus siv sij hawm nyob ntawv pawg neeg sawv cev kev kawm work that has taken place this year and into „„ Convertir a los asistentes de salud a hauv peb cov chaw saib ntawv hauv tsev ntawv tshwj xeeb, niam txiv thiab zej zog the early summer with our labor partners Enfermera Vocacional con Licencia kawm ntawv thiab ua si nyob rau peb cov tej kev nqis peev xam nrog rau cov xib from Fresno Teacher Association. They (LVN) y agregar enfermeras adiciona- tshav ua si thiab cov pluas su dawb lub caij qhia ntawv tshwj xeeb cov pab qhia ntawv were vital collaborators as we developed les, psicólogos, trabajadores sociales y ntsuj qhua raug muab rau cov me nyuam ntxiv, cov kws pab qhia ntaub ntawv thiab our special education budget and created consejeros académicos escolares. yaus hnub nyoog 1 txo 18 xyoo noj – lub cov neeg tswj kev kawm, thiab cov kev positive framework for future investments. „„ Agregar subdirectores adicionales a caij ntuj qhua hauv Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm pab tau tshwj tseg xws li cov kws qhia hais Over the last year, FTA has also been at the cinco escuelas para apoyar la creciente Ntawv. lus (speech language pathologists) ntxiv, table with us as we blazed new ground and población estudiantil. occupational therapists, physical thera- engaged in interest based bargaining. Not „„ Agregar posiciones de especialistas co- Ntxiv rau ntawm, tej tub kawm ntawv tau pist thiab cov xib fwb rau kev pab cuam only did we change a 43-year-old narra- merciantes (trade specialist) y convertir muaj kev txuam nrog hauv kev kawm lub technology, pob txha tsis zoo (orthopedic tive about the nature of collective bargain- todas las posiciones de conductor de caij ntuj qhua ntawm ntau tshaj li ntawm impaired) thiab rau cov lag ntseg tsis hnov ing, we also reached a conceptual tentative autobús de tiempo completo para cubrir 40 lub tsev kawm ntawv thoob plaws hauv lus zoo. Tej yam kev nqis peev li no tsim agreement prior to our current contract ex- la escasez y mejorar los servicios para paus tsev kawm ntawv. Los ntawm kev tej kev nqis peev ntawm yav dhau los, hais piring – an historic accomplishment never los estudiantes. kawm lub caij ntuj qhua rau cov chav kawm txog tej kev nruag thiab tej chaw muab kev txhawb pab ntxiv rau cov kev kawm ntawv before realized. The announcement of a La inversión superior de la Junta de Edu- pab txhawb zog rau ib txhia ntawm peb lub tentative agreement in June showcases the thiab kev kawm dej num rau peb cov neeg hauv paus tsev kawm ntawv cov tub kawm cación es a favor de nuestros estudiantes de laus, kev kawm txuj civ tsis yog tsum yeeb extremely vital work that has taken place educación especial y es dirigido por reco- ntawv ua muaj kev xav tau ntau ntshaj. over the last year to repair relationships vim tias yog lub caij ntuj qhua lawm. Kev Koj muaj peev xwm nyeem ntau ntxiv txog mendaciones recientes del Concilio Great ntshawb nrhiav pom tau tias lub sij hawm and create a more collaborative partner- City Schools. Con sugerencias/opiniones peb qhov kev nqis peev kawm ntawv tsh- ship between the district and our teachers. caij ntuj qhua muaj teeb meem loj txog tub wj xeeb thiab cov kev kawm thoob plaws del comité de educación especial del dis- kawm ntawv kev kawm, ua rau muaj kev It speaks volumes to the progress that can trito, padres y comunidades las inversiones ntawm lub hlis no tsab xov xwm ntawm be made in the name of our 74,000 students nrug nyob rau ib tug me nyuam qhov kev Tsim Lub Neej Tshiab (Building Futures). incluyen maestros y ayudantes adicionales kawm tau txuj ci. Cov tub kawm ntawv tus and sets an extremely positive tone for the de educación especial, capacitadores de in- Kuv kuj tseem pom tau qhov hauj lwm zoo new school year ahead. uas muaj kev txuam hauv kev kawm lub strucción y administradores de programa caij ntuj qhua los yog siv sij hawm ntau los kawg nkaus uas tau ua rau lub xyoo no thiab Until then, wishing everyone a safe and en- y servicios designados como patólogos de nyeem ntawv muaj peev xwm txo tau kev mus rau lub caij ntuj qhua nrog peb koom joyable rest of the summer. lenguaje, terapeuta ocupacional, fisiotera- plawm kev qhia ntaub ntawv, pab tau lawv tes los ntawm Fresno Teacher Association. peutas y maestros de tecnología asistida, kom nyob rau txoj kev kawm. Ua tsaug Nws yog kev koom tes tseem ceeb tam li Inversiones para 2019-20 impedimentos ortopédicos adicionales y rau peb pawg thawj coj kev kawm txuj ci peb los tsim peb pob nyiaj kawm ntawv Apoyarán Mejor a Todos los para los que tienen problemas de sordera qhov kev cog lus rau kev kawm tau txuj ci, tshwj xeeb thiab tsim lub moj khaum zoo Estudiantes o dificultad para oír. Estas inversiones con- cov tub kawm ntawv muaj ntau txoj kev rau kev nqis peev lawm tom ntej. Tseb no, La comunidad está nadando en nuestras pi- struidas sobre las inversiones del pasado, xaiv kawm xaiv los ntawm lub caij ntuj FTA kuj tau los zaum saum rooj nrog peb scinas, los niños pasan tiempo en nuestras atienden los intervalos y fortalezas de re- qhua no. thaum peb tsim kev tiag taw tshiab thiab bibliotecas escolares y juegan en nuestros cursos para algunos de los estudiantes con txuam kev ntxim siab raws li kev sib khom más necesidad en nuestro distrito. Usted Nyob rau lub Rau Hli tim 12, peb Pawg nqi. Tsis yog qhov peb tau hloov lus qhia campos y se sirven alimentos durante el Thawj Coj tau tawm suab pom zoo yuav verano para los niños de 1 a 18 años de puede leer más acerca de nuestra inversión txog muaj feem ntawm kev zoo siab sib en educación especial y programas durante hauv paus tsev kawm ntawv qhov 2019-20 khom nqi, peb kuj los txog ib lub ntsiab lus edad – es tiempo de verano en el Distrito pob nyiaj txiag niaj xyoo muaj, kom paub de Fresno. la edición de Building Futures este mes. teem tseg pom zoo ua ntej peb qhov kev tseeb tias cov tub kawm ntawv thiab cov cog lus tam sim no tag sij hawm – ib qho Además, los estudiantes han estado partici- También, necesito reconocer el increíble neeg khiav dej num muaj tej chaw pab ntx- trabajo que ha tomado lugar este año y al keeb kwm tau ua tiav. Qhov kev tshaj qhia pando en al aprendizaje de verano en más uas ntxiv thiab tej kev txhawb pab muaj ntawm qhov kev pom zoo teem tseg nyob de 40 escuelas a nivel del distrito. Desde inicio del verano con nuestros socios del kev xav tau rau tag nrho kev kawm tau txuj Sindicato de Maestros de Fresno (Fresno rau lub Rau Hli qhov kev qhia (showcases) escuela de verano para clases de enriqueci- ci thiab kev haum xeeb. Lub xyoo tom ntej qhov hauj lwm tseem ceeb tshaj plaws uas miento hasta programas de alfabetización Teacher Association). Ellos fueron colab- pob nyiaj txiag muaj xws li: oradores vitales mientras desarrollamos tau ua los tseb no los kho tej kev sib raug y aprendizaje profesional para nuestros „„ Hloov cov tes dej num pab pre-kinder- zoo thiab tsim ib qho kev sib koom tes ntau adultos, el aprendizaje académico no se nuestro presupuesto y elaboramos la in- fraestructura positiva de inversiones para garten 3.5 mus ua 7.0 xuaj moos thiab ntxiv koom nrog hauv paus tsev kawm detiene sólo porque inicia el verano. Las thiab nce cov xuaj moos rau cov nai khu ntawv thiab peb cov xib fwb. Nws muaj investigaciones muestran que el tiempo el futuro. Durante el año pasado, FTA también ha estado presente con nosostros pab “transitional kindergarten” ntawm lub suab nrov rau kev ua tau zoo uas ua rau de verano puede tener un impacto perjudi- 3 mus ua 6 tauj ib tes dej num twg kom lub npe ntawm 74,000 tus tub kawm ntawv cial en el aprendizaje estudiantil, creando mientras obtenemos acceso a nuevos ter- reros y participamos en nogocianiones ba- muaj kev txhawb pab tau zoo dua qub thiab ua ib lub suab zoo tshaj plaws rau lub un lapso en el rendimiento académico del kev kawm hauv chav kawm thiab tej xyoo kawm ntawv tshiab yuav los. niño/a. Los estudiantes que participan o sadas en interés. No solamente cambiamos lo narrativo acerca del potencial de la ne- kev sib zog yaum Txog thaum ntawd, cia siab lawm tias simplemente pasan tiempo leyendo puede „„ Nce tsev kawm ntawv cov nyiaj tau faib reducir esa pérdida de instrucción, ayudán- gociación celebrativa, sino que alcanzamos txhua leej txhua tus yuav muaj kev nyob un acuerdo tentativo conceptual antes de tseg nyab xeeb thiab muaj kev lom zem xauv doles a permanecer en el camino adecuado. „„ Hloov tus neeg pab saib mob mus rau Gracias al compromiso de nuestra junta de que venciera nuestro contrato actual – un npo ntawm lub caij ntuj qhua no. logro histórico. El aviso del acuerdo ten- LVNs thiab cov neeg saib mob coob educación para el rendimiento académico, ntxiv, psychologists, social workers los estudiantes han tenido varias opciones tativo en junio muestra el trabajo extrema- damente vital que ha tomado lugar durante thiab academic school counselors de aprendizaje para elegir este verano. „„ Ntxiv cov lwm thawj xib fwb ntxiv rau

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FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC CALENDAR Visit us on the web BOARD ADOPTED SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020 www.fresnounified.org February 7, 2018 JULY, 2019 SMTWT F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 BLACK FIGURES DENOTE DAYS SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION RED FIGURES DENOTE NON-STUDENT DAYS WHEN SCHOOL WILL NOT BE IN SESSION 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SCHOOL BEGINS 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 August 12, 2019 TEACHER INSTITUTE DAYS H HOLIDAY I INSTITUTE DAY 1 NOT IN SESSION B BUYBACK DAY August 8 & 9 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SCHOOL ENDS 28 29 30 31 June 4, 2020 0 DISTRICT BUYBACK DAY August 7, 2019 AUGUST, 2019 SEPTEMBER, 2019 OCTOBER, 2019 NOVEMBER, 2019 Elementary & Secondary October 28, 2019 SMTWT FS SMTWT FS SMTWT FS SMTWT FS Reporting Periods March 2, 2020 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Oct. 4...... …..…Period 1 ends (39 days) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Dec. 13.…...... Period 2 ends (43 days) Mar. 13.…...... Period 3 ends (46 days) INSTITUTE & BUYBACK 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 June 4...... Period 4 ends (52 days) DAYS ARE 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 NON-STUDENT DAYS 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

VACATION & HOLIDAYS 15 20 22 15 REPORT TO PARENTS Independence Day: July 4, 2019 Labor Day: Sept. 2 Sept.6-11..…...... 1st Deficiency Notice Veterans' Day: Nov. 11 DECEMBER, 2019 JANUARY, 2020 FEBRUARY, 2020 MARCH, 2020 Oct. 7-18...... …1st Report Card Thanksgiving: Nov. 25-29 (Elementary Parent Conferences) Winter Break: Dec. 16-Jan. 3 SMTWT FS SMTWT FS SMTWT FS SMTWT FS Nov. 1-7....…....…..2nd Deficiency Notice M.L. King, Jr. Day: Jan. 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Jan. 6-10..….….....……..2nd Report Card Lincoln's Birthday: Feb. 10 Feb. 7-13..…...... 3rd Deficiency Notice Presidents' Day: Feb. 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mar. 16-20...... ……..3rd Report Card Spring Break: April 6-13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Memorial Day: May 25 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Apr 24-29...... …..4th Deficiency Notice Independence Day: July 4, 2020 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 June 4.....…...…………..4th Report Card (observed July 3, 2020) 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31

HOLIDAYS FOR CLASSIFIED 10 19 18 21 PERSONNEL 2019: July 4, Sept. 2, Nov. 11, END OF SEMESTER DATES Nov. 28 & 29, Dec. 24 & 25 APRIL, 2020 MAY, 2020 JUNE, 2020 JULY, 2020 ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY 2020: Jan. 1, Jan. 20, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, SMTWT FS SMTWT FS SMTWT FS SMTWT FS April 10, May 25, July 3 Dec. 13 (82 days) 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 June 4 (98 days) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 BOARD OF EDUCATION 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 MEETINGS 27 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 STANDARDIZED TESTING unless otherwise specified 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 WINDOWS Interim 1 Interim 2 Board Meetings are held at the 16 31 20 4 0 180 FUSD Education Center October Jan-Feb 2309 Tulare Street, 2nd Floor AUG/JUNE DAYS NEEDED State Testing April 1 - May 31 Traditional School Year - 180 teaching days and 5 non-student days Click here to access district testing calendar 2 Institute Days: August 8 & 9, 2019 Public Schools Month - April, 2020 3 District BuyBack Days: August 7, 2019; October 28, 2019; March 2, 2020 CA Day of the Teacher - May 5, 2020 Classified Employee Week - May 18-22, 2020 Deviations from the calendar require Board approval. Neighborhood Campus EDISON • SUNNYSIDE • FRESNO PACIFIC NORTH CAMPUS REGISTER NOW! EVENING & AFTERNOON CLASSES STARTING AUGUST 26 Only $46 per unit with FREE parking!

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