Singing at Camden House

Students did a great job singing and dancing in period clothes at the Camden House for the National Parks Holiday Event.

PAR Course and Arbor Trail Update

The FGWS Arbor Trail PAR and Golf Course is well under way. Thanks to a lot of people, the trees are getting planted, the PAR Course is coming together, and the track and field project is coming along. The whole track and field project has been supported by so many people in the community and beyond-Public Health, Shasta County, Tobacco Grant, Education First Foundation, Redding Rancheria, Dave Britton Memorial Fund, Community events, donations, and more... The work party to plant the 60 or so trees and set the 38 post necessary for the PAR course will be Saturday morning at 7:30. See ya then.

Breakfast for All

Numerous studies have demonstrated that students who eat breakfast at school show significant improvement in achievement test scores, punctuality, attendance, and classroom behavior.

The Civil War Came Alive for FGWS

The Civil War re-enactment was great. Students went to different stations that taught different aspects of the war. There's a slideshow at this site.

Teaching languages to young children may improve math, reading test scores.

Teacher Magazine (11/7, Manzo) reported, "Thousands of" Glastonbury (Connecticut) Public School District's "students have built proficiency in" languages ranging from Spanish to Mandarin Chinese, beginning as early as second grade. The language program "is now viewed as a model for meeting the demand for graduates with language skills and an understanding of other countries and cultures." At a time when many schools are "beefing up instruction in mathematics, reading, and to a lesser extent, science, to meet the demands of the federal No Child Left Behind Act," many schools are reluctant to add language classes for young children. But advocates believe that foreign language skills are rapidly growing vital in a globalized economy, and that students learn languages more easily in elementary school than in later years. "Several research studies since the 1990s have concluded that elementary pupils learning a foreign language performed better on standardized tests in math and reading than their peers who were not in such classes."

From the Open Bell email, an affiliate of USAToday

Writing and Great Achievements

Writing has been emphasized this year and students are taking this seriously making great strides. Each week, students are writing essays that will be home-published by the students themselves. Students are also interacting with individuals around the world with our agriculture internet forum. In depth units of study currently include Agriculture around the World and the Civil War. Additionally, each day, the 8th grade students participate in a video conference. Students are making great academic strides, working hard, remaining safe, responsible, and respectful. Go FGWS Miners.

Spirit & Red Ribbon Week, Tree's, and Generosity

Special thanks to the individuals that help make this school so great. The dedicated staff, students, and community members that contribute make this a better place. Our field project has had great contributions of time and energy with the back hoeing, working in the trenches, and a recent donation of tree's. We look forward to having a work party in the near future to install the PAR course, tree's, fountain, etc.

This will be Spirit Week and Red Ribbon Week. Special events will occur each day. Monday is PJ day with the Slumber Story Reading Challenge accompanying the Morning Circle. Tuesday is Red Ribbon Day with health and safe activity based challenges and games. Wednesday will be the traditional Wacky Wednesday which will no doubt be wild. Thursday is Crazy Socks and Shoes- this will be interesting... Friday is Cartoon Character Day- I'm sure they will have even more super powers than normal. Just as long as we apply the super powers to the academics as well. Of course. Have a great week.

Field Trip Transportation

Dear Parents:

I would like to solicit your help in providing transportation for our two planned field trips on October 16^th to Coleman Fish Hatchery in Anderson and on November 9^th to Anderson River Park for the American Civil War Days. On October 16^th, we will return to the school by 2:00 p.m. but on November 9^th, the event ends at 2:30 p.m. therefore the students must be driven home.

In order to drive other children during school hours, we need to have on file a copy of your current insurance policy which shows the maximum liability coverage for your vehicle and a completed Application By Private Driver to Provide Student Transportation form (attached). Please indicate how many working seat belts your vehicle has.

Swimming, Kayaking, and the Field Trips were great

Swimming, Kayaking, and the Field Trips were great. Thanks to all that helped.

It's Fall time now, summer is behind us and the leaves will be changing all around us.

PAR Course

FGWS is the recipient of a Redding Rancheria Grant to put in a PAR Course at the school to benefit the community. It'll be delivered on October 3. We'll need a lot of help getting it in.

Constitution Day

This week, we'll be looking at the Constitution in greater depth. Talk to your kids about the rights and limitations, checks and balances, and how the Constitution will influence their lives.

Back to School Lunch

Thank you to the parents that came to visit the school on September 6. It was great to see you all.

If you didn't get a handbook and calendar, let us know.

School Is Back in Session

School Starts on August 20th, at 8:10 am. We look forward to having a great year. We are looking forward to really exciting opportunities and activities this year. See you then.

Spring has been productive

Students did great with their state STAR testing. We had a wonderful time at Chevy's celebrating their hard work and Cinco de Mayo. The upper graders are going to Sacramento and San Francisco to experience the capital, Sutter's Fort, Leonardo de Vinci exhibit, Exploratorium, the Zoo, Benihana's, and more. This will be great.
I hope everyone got a chance to see our display's at the Mt. Shasta Mall. We have a lot to be proud of.

Spring has been productive

Students did great with their state STAR testing. We had a wonderful time at Chevy's celebrating their hard work and Cinco de Mayo. The upper graders are going to Sacramento and San Francisco to experience the capital, Sutter's Fort, Leonardo de Vinci exhibit, Exploratorium, the Zoo, Benihana's, and more. This will be great.