Superintendent Schieferle's Welcome Back Message 2022-23 School Year [English/Spanish]

August 2, 2022

Dear FUSD Community,

I am excited to welcome you back to the 2022-2023 school year. I hope your family had the opportunity this summer to spend quality time with loved ones and that you and your children are ready for the upcoming school year. It is going to be a great year!

The beginning of each school year is always time for reflection, preparation, and new beginnings. We will continue to focus on strengthening communication, building relationships, and working together to ensure that we have safe, welcoming, and student-focused schools.

Staff have been working all summer long to prepare for the upcoming school year and will continue to expand academic, enrichment, and social-emotional opportunities for our students, such as:

• School counselors at every school site

• Wellness Centers at Fillmore High School and Fillmore Middle School, each staffed with a full-time licensed social worker and a shared counselor

• Community Learning Hubs in Fillmore, Rancho Sespe, and Piru, staffed with a teacher, instructional assistant, and counselor

• Full-time bilingual community liaisons at all school sites

• Free online academic tutoring 24 hours a day/7 days a week

• Reading Intervention teachers at all elementary schools and Fillmore Middle School

• Additional assistant principals at Fillmore High School and Fillmore Middle School

• New STEM Electives at Fillmore Middle School

• Fieldtrips to universities and colleges to promote a college-bound culture

• After-school Bridges program until 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

We will also continue to prioritize school safety at all school sites. Each year, all staff receives training on safety procedures and response expectations for a variety of emergencies. Each school conducts regular emergency drills and we will continue to have school resource officers at Fillmore High School and Fillmore Middle School to build relationships and respond in the event of a school emergency. COVID safety measures for the upcoming school year can be found on the FUSD website.

Please also consider supporting our School Site Councils, English Learner Advisory Committees, Parent Booster Clubs, and other schools/classroom volunteer opportunities. Connecting with these organizations along with your student’s teachers, principals, counselors, and support personnel is critical to your child’s success in school. I am looking forward to seeing our students back on our campuses on Wednesday, August 17th. I am confident that working together, we can make this school year a safe and positive experience for our students.

Proud to be a part of FUSD.

Chrissy Schieferle, Superintendent

2 de agosto del 2022

Estimada Comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore (FUSD),

Yo estoy muy emocionada de darles la bienvenida al año escolar 2022-23.

Espero que su familia haya tenido la oportunidad de pasar tiempo de calidad con sus seres queridos este verano y que ustedes y sus hijos estén listos para el año escolar que está por comenzar. ¡Este va a ser un año maravilloso!

El comienzo de cada año escolar siempre es un momento para reflexionar, prepararse, y comenzar de nuevo. Vamos a continuar de enfocarnos en mejorar la comunicación, establecer relaciones, y trabajar juntos para asegurar que tengamos escuelas seguras, acogedoras y enfocadas en los estudiantes.

El personal escolar ha estado trabajando durante todo este verano para prepararse para este año escolar y continuarán enfocándose en crear más oportunidades académicas, de enriquecimiento, y socio-emocionales para nuestros estudiantes, tales como:

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• Consejeros escolares en cada escuela

• Centros de Bienestar en la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore y la Escuela Intermedia de Fillmore, cada centro tiene personal con un trabajador(a) social licenciado(a) de tiempo completo y un consejero(a) compartido

• Los Centros de Aprendizaje en la Comunidad en Fillmore, Rancho Sespe, y Piru, que tienen un maestro(a), ayudante de instrucción, y consejero(a)

• Representantes Bilingües de la Comunidad en todas las escuelas de tiempo completo

• Tutoría académica gratuita en línea 24 horas al día/7 días a la semana

• Maestros de Intervención de Lectura en todas las escuelas primarias y en la Escuela Intermedia de Fillmore

• Subdirectores adicionales en la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore y la Escuela Intermedia de Fillmore

• Nuevos Electivos STEM en la Escuela Intermedia de Fillmore

• Excursiones escolares a las universidades y colegios para promover una cultura de estudios universitarios

• Programa “Bridges” Después de la Escuela hasta las 6 p.m., de lunes a viernes

También continuaremos dándole prioridad a la seguridad escolar en todas las escuelas. Cada año, el personal escolar recibe entrenamiento sobre procedimientos de seguridad y las expectativas de cómo responder en una variedad de emergencias. Cada escuela regularmente lleva a cabo ensayos de emergencias y continuaremos teniendo policías escolares en la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore y la Escuela Intermedia de Fillmore para establecer relaciones y responder en caso de una emergencia escolar. Las medidas de seguridad de COVID para este año escolar próximo se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de FUSD.

Por favor considere participando en nuestros Concilios Consejeros en las Escuelas, los Comités Consejeros para Aprendices de Inglés, los Clubes de Apoyo de Padres, y otras oportunidades para servir como voluntarios. El conectar con estas organizaciones junto con los maestros de sus estudiantes, directores, consejeros, y personal de apoyo es esencial para el éxito de su hijo(a) en la escuela. Espero ver a nuestros estudiantes en los terrenos escolares el miércoles, 17 de agosto. Estoy segura que podemos hacer de este año escolar de una experiencia segura y positiva para nuestros estudiantes.

Estoy orgullosa de ser parte del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore.

Respetuosamente,

Chrissy Schieferle, Superintendenta

Online Re-Enrollment for returning students Opens August 1st [English/Spanish]

Hello Fillmore Unified School District Families,
This message is to inform you that the Online Re-Enrollment window for returning students will open from August 1st through August 31st. Please click on the following link to access the Re-Enrollment application: sis.fillmoreusd.org/parentconnect/

For support with this process, families have the following options:

  • Review the Parent Annual Update/ReEnrollment - YouTube video

  • Contact your child’s school

  • Contact our Re-Enrollment Support Center at (805) 524-8035

  • Visit our district office (627 Sespe Avenue) for in-person assistance August 3rd through August 5th, from 2PM-7PM.

Thank you and we look forward to assisting you with this new enrollment process.
Carlos Covarrubias, Director of Student Services
Fillmore Unified School District

Hola familias del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore,
Este mensaje es para informarle que la ventana de reinscripción en línea para estudiantes que regresan se abrirá del 1 al 31 de agosto. Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para acceder a la solicitud de reinscripción: sis.fillmoreusd.org/parentconnect/

Para apoyo con este proceso, las familias tienen las siguientes opciones:

  • Revise la actualización anual para padres/reinscripción: video de YouTube

  • Comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo

  • Comuníquese con nuestro Centro de apoyo para la reinscripción al (805) 524-8035

  • Visite nuestra oficina de distrito (627 Sespe Avenue) para recibir asistencia en persona del 3 al 5 de agosto, de 2 p. m. a 7 p. m.

Gracias y esperamos poder ayudarlo con este nuevo proceso de inscripción.
Carlos Covarrubias, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore

Randy Garcia Selected New Assistant Principal Fillmore High

Randy Garcia, an educator for 15 years, happily returns to the Fillmore Unified School District. Mr. Garcia most recently served as an Assistant Principal in Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) for the past 4 years. He has previously served as a middle-school Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, a middle school teacher, and elementary teacher.

Mr. Garcia began his career in education with the Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) as a middle school teacher and spent years teaching at both Piru and Mountain Vista Elementary Schools. He also spent a handful of years serving as an assistant coach with the FHS Varsity football and JV baseball programs. In 2012, Mr. Garcia left FUSD to seek an administrative position with the Pleasant Valley School District (PVSD). After six years in PVSD, Mr. Garcia accepted a position as an Assistant Principal with OUHSD, where he served in this role at both Pacifica High School and lastly at Hueneme High School.

Mr. Garcia is a proud resident of Fillmore and product of the Fillmore Unified School District. He is married to Mary-Allyn Garcia, also an employee of FUSD. They have four children, two that are FHS Alumni, and two daughters, who are currently attending FHS.

Mr. Garcia believes in enjoying life by being of service to others. He lives by the quote, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." – Muhammad Ali

Keith Derrick Selected New Fillmore High Principal

Keith Derrick has been an educator in the Simi Valley, San Marino, and Pasadena Unified School Districts for the past thirty years, the last fourteen years serving as principal at Royal High School, San Marino High School, and Marshall Fundamental Secondary School (serving grades 6-12).

He has been an advocate for all students having equitable access to the most challenging high school academic programs. To that end, the schools he has served over the last fourteen years have received many honors.

·         Awarded the California Civic Award of Distinction in 2021

·         Awarded the “Exemplary Professional Development School Award” in 2021 for being part of the California Lutheran Professional Development Schools Network

·         Awarded the California Civic Award of Merit in 2019

·         Awarded the California School Board Association’s Golden Bell for Civic Engagement in 2019

·         Awarded the California School Board Association’s Golden Bell for Equity and Access in 2018

·         Recognized as a California Gold Ribbon School for the 2017 school year:

·         Awarded the California Civic Award of Distinction in 2016

·         Recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2013.

Keith holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a bachelor’s degree in political science.  He has been married to his wife Victoria for twenty-eight years and have two children.

"Tales of Exploration" Competition Winners

Congratulations Alexis Velasco and Adrian Estrella for your 3rd place win (which came with a $200 cash prize) in the NatGeo/MERITO "Tales of Exploration" Competition, which included 68 student teams from around Ventura County. Alexis and Adrian combined photojournalism with ecological fieldwork in the Channel Islands, studying how humans have impacted symbiotic relationships between species on Santa Cruz Island.

Important Message from Superintendent Schieferle

Dear Fillmore High School Families,

The precautionary lockdown at Fillmore High School has been cleared.

This morning, Fillmore High School was placed on a precautionary lockdown due to an anonymous report of a bomb threat at a specific location on campus. Law enforcement was immediately contacted and searched the area. Law enforcement has determined that the threat was not credible and the area was thoroughly searched by deputies. The lockdown has been lifted and there is no threat to students and staff. Additional law enforcement officers will be on campus for the remainder of the day. All parents and staff were notified of the precautionary lockdown through the District’s communication system. Seniors have departed for their Senior trip. All belongings were searched, and a School Resource Officer is accompanying students on this trip.

Again, the precautionary lockdown at Fillmore High School has been cleared.

Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent
Fillmore Unified School District

Este es un mensaje de parte de Superintendente Christine Schieferle

Queridas Familias de Fillmore High School,

El confinamiento en Fillmore High School ha terminado.  Esta mañana Fillmore High School fue puesta en un confinamiento por una amenaza que recibimos a un área específica de Fillmore High School.  El departamento de policía fue contactado inmediatamente y busco el área.  La policía determino que no hay peligro a los estudiantes o al personal.  Oficiales de policía seguirán en Fillmore High School este día.  Padres y personal fueron notificados usando el sistema de comunicación del distrito.

Los estudiantes del grado 12 se han ido a su viaje a Disneyland.  Sus pertenencias fueron investigadas y un oficial los acompaño al viaje. 

Otra vez, el confinamiento ha terminado en Fillmore High School.  

UC Transfer Bound Summer Program

The 2022 UC Transfer Bound summer program is designed for students that have recently completed high school and will be attending a California Community College in order to prepare for transfer admission to the University of California. Participants will discover academic and co-curricular opportunities available at UCSB while obtaining individualized UC admissions support. Students will attend workshops that strengthen leadership skills, experience lectures and workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions with the UCSB community.

Event Dates: July 13-15, 2022 (in person on UCSB's campus)

PRIORITY DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 6th, 2022

Questions? Email us at UCSB4me@sa.ucsb.edu

Ventura County Migrant Speech and Debate Competition [English/Spanish]

On May 21, 2022, students from Fillmore Unified participated in the Ventura County Migrant Speech and Debate competition at Oxnard College. A total of 9 students participated in the speech portion of the competition in both English and Spanish. Congratulations to all our student for their hard work and participation.

El 21 de mayo de 2022, los estudiantes de Fillmore Unified participaron en la competencia de Discurso y Debate para Migrantes del Condado de Ventura en Oxnard College. Un total de 9 estudiantes participaron en la parte de discurso de la competencia tanto en inglés como en español. Felicitaciones a todos nuestros estudiantes por su arduo trabajo y participación.

Mensaje importante de Superintendente Schieferle

Estimadas familias de la escuela secundaria de Fillmore,

Esta mañana, recibimos información sobre un rumor que circulaba sobre una amenaza potencial en nuestro reunión estudiantil de la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore esta tarde. Inmediatamente nos comunicamos con el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Ventura para investigar esta posible amenaza. Luego de una investigación, el Departamento del Sheriff determinó que la amenaza no tiene validad y que no hay peligro para los estudiantes y el personal de la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore. También se nos notificó que hubo una publicación en Internet sobre una amenaza similar en otra escuela secundaria en el condado de Ventura. Desafortunadamente, esta publicación sin validad ha creado miedo dentro de nuestra comunidad escolar. Una vez más, el rumor de una amenaza en la reunión estudiantil de la FHS se ha considerado sin validad. Por precaución, tendremos oficiales adicionales en y alrededor del campus de FHS hoy y en la reunión estudiantil. Tenga en cuenta que tomamos toda la información con seriedad y la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad. Nos gustaría recordar a toda nuestra comunidad escolar, si ven algo, díganlo. Sigamos trabajando juntos para mantener seguras nuestras escuelas y nuestra comunidad.

Gracias,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendente