As of now, all Fillmore Unified Schools Open Tomorrow 8/21/2023 [English/Spanish]

Subject:  Tropical Storm Update

Dear FUSD Families,
We wish to clarify that as of now, all Fillmore Unified Schools will be open tomorrow as normal. While we are experiencing a heavy downpour right now, there are no significant concerns at this time in our county or in the City of Fillmore and Piru that would make it necessary to close schools. Staff is in contact with local and county agencies, and we are monitoring conditions and FUSD facilities. If anything changes, we will notify families through our Parent Square system, but for now, we will be open tomorrow, Monday, August 21. Buses are planning to run routes at regularly scheduled times. Please allow for extra traffic tomorrow morning and drive safely.

Take care,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent
Fillmore Unified School District  

 

Estimadas Familias de FUSD,
Deseamos aclarar que a partir de ahora, todas las Escuelas Unificadas de Fillmore estarán abiertas mañana con normalidad. Si bien estamos experimentando un fuerte aguacero en este momento, no hay preocupaciones significativas en este momento en nuestro condado o en la ciudad de Fillmore y Piru que harían necesario cerrar las escuelas. El personal está en contacto con las agencias locales y del condado, y estamos monitoreando las condiciones y las instalaciones del FUSD. Si algo cambia, notificaremos a las familias a través de nuestro sistema Parent Square, pero por ahora, estaremos abiertos mañana, lunes 21 de agosto. Los autobuses están planeando realizar rutas en horarios regulares. Permita que haya más tráfico mañana por la mañana y maneje con cuidado.

Cuidense,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendente
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore

2023-24 Individual Campus Calendars [English/Spanish]

Binational Summer Program Serves Fillmore Students

Fillmore Unified School District students participated in the first annual Binational Summer Program hosted at Somis School. Two visiting teachers from Mexico taught classes in math, English and computer coding. Lessons incorporated cultural enrichment to help students learn about their heritage and help them better connect to the material being taught.

The summer program provides a comfortable, welcoming environment that helps students build their confidence. Dr. Jesus Vaca, the Superintendent of the Somis Union School District, says migrant kids often need extra support to help them succeed in school. “They’re coming to a completely different country with a new language and a new culture. We need to help them get to where they need to be so they can be contributing members of our society.”

A Parent Engagement Event took place at FUSD on Wednesday, July 26 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Fillmore Middle School’s Staff Lounge. The two teachers from Mexico facilitated the event for migrant families with an art/writing activity and showcased the work students have been doing. Cynthia Frutos, Fillmore Unified School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services said, "We are honored that our district was selected to send students to the first annual Migrant Binational Summer School program and we look forward to participating in the program on an annual basis."

The Ventura County Office of Education’s Migrant Education Program (MEP) was instrumental in bringing this summer opportunity to Somis. Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, says the MEP has a long track record of helping migrant students overcome the obstacles they face. “Ventura County is home to many migrant students who have gone on to become leaders in our community,” he says. “They have built careers in fields like medicine, business and education thanks in part to the support they received from the migrant program.”

Ventura County is one of only three regions in the state to be participating in the Mexico-United States Binational Migrant Education Program this summer. The Somis program is a joint effort of the California Department of Education, the Mexican Secretariat of Public Education, the Ventura County Office of Education, and the Somis Union School District.

Superintendent Schieferle's 2023-24 School Year Welcome Message [English/Spanish]

Chrissy Schieferle,
Superintendent,
Fillmore Unified School District

Dear FUSD Community,
I am excited to welcome you back to the 2023-2024 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:

• New Bilingual College and Career Counselor at Fillmore High School

• New Wellness Centers at Mountain Vista and Piru Elementary Schools

• Adult Education 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

• New Video Production teacher at Fillmore Middle School

• Block Schedules at Fillmore Middle School and Fillmore High School with a built-in academic support period to provide additional help for students

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

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

• Expanded Learning Opportunities during winter, October, and spring breaks

We will also continue to prioritize school safety at all school sites. Each year, all staff receive 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.

Please also consider supporting our School Site Councils, English Learner Advisory Committees, Parent Booster Clubs, and other school/classroom volunteer opportunities. Connecting with these organizations and your child’s teachers, principals, counselors, and support personnel is critical to your child’s success in school. I look forward to seeing our students back on our campuses on Wednesday, August 16. 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

Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore,
Estoy emocionado de darles la bienvenida al nuevo año escolar 2023-2024. Espero que su familia haya tenido la oportunidad este verano de pasar tiempo de calidad con sus seres queridos y que usted y sus hijos estén listos para el año escolar que está por comenzar. Va a ser un gran año!

El comienzo de cada año escolar siempre es tiempo de reflexión, preparación y nuevos comienzos. Continuaremos enfocándonos en fortalecer la comunicación, establecer relaciones y trabajar juntos para garantizar que tengamos escuelas seguras, acogedoras y enfocadas en los estudiantes.

El personal ha estado trabajando durante todo el verano para prepararse para el este año escolar y continuará ampliando las oportunidades académicas, de enriquecimiento y socioemocionales para nuestros estudiantes, tales como:

• Nuevo consejero(a) universitario y profesional bilingüe en la escuela secundaria de Fillmore

• Nuevos Centros de Bienestar en las Escuelas Primarias Mountain Vista y Piru

• Consejero(a) de Educación para Adultos

• Enlaces comunitarios bilingües de tiempo completo en todas las escuelas

• Tutoría académica en línea gratuita las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana

• Maestros de intervención de lectura en todas las escuelas primarias y en la escuela secundaria Fillmore

• Nuevo maestro(a) de producción de video en la escuela secundaria Fillmore

• Horarios en bloque en la Escuela Intermedia y la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore con un período de apoyo académico incorporado para brindar ayuda adicional a los estudiantes

• Excursiones a universidades y colegios para promover una cultura universitaria.

• Programa Bridges después de la escuela hasta las 6:00 p. m., de Lunes a Viernes

• Oportunidades de aprendizaje ampliadas durante las vacaciones de invierno, Octubre y primavera

También continuaremos priorizando la seguridad escolar en todas las escuelas. Cada año, todo el personal recibe capacitación sobre procedimientos de seguridad y expectativas de respuesta para una variedad de emergencias. Cada escuela lleva a cabo ensayos de emergencia con regularidad, y continuaremos teniendo oficiales de recursos escolares en la Escuela Secundaria Fillmore y la Escuela Intermedia Fillmore para establecer relaciones y responder en caso de una emergencia escolar.

Por favor, también considere apoyar a nuestros Concilio del Plantel Escolar , Comités Consejeros de Aprendices de Inglés, Clubes de Padres y otras oportunidades para ser voluntario en la escuela/ salón. Conectarse con estas organizaciones y los maestros, directores, consejeros y personal de apoyo de su hijo(a) es fundamental para el éxito de su hijo(a) en la escuela. Espero ver a nuestros estudiantes de regreso en nuestros campos escolares el Miércoles 16 de Agosto. Confío en que, trabajando juntos, podemos hacer de este año escolar una experiencia segura y positiva para nuestros estudiantes.

Orgullosa de ser parte del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore.
Chrissy Schieferle,
Superintendente

2023-2024 School Year Calendar [English/Spanish]

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on August 16, 2023! Fillmore Unified School District staff from all departments including Grounds, Maintenance, Technology, Food Services, Custodial, Clerical, and School Farm are working hard this summer to ensure all our school campuses will be ready to welcome approximately 3700 students to the 2023-24 school year. Principals will soon be preparing welcome letters for all students, parents, and guardians. English and Spanish versions of the 2023-24 school year calendars are also available to download and print at: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=369870&type=d&pREC_ID=2428841

Fillmore Unified School District Summer Student Worker Program

(above) Seven student workers assisting custodial staff at Fillmore High School. More than 50 student workers are earning money and gaining work experience this summer under Fillmore Unified School District’s Student Worker Program.

More than 50 students are earning money and gaining work experience this summer across multiple Fillmore Unified School District departments including Grounds, Maintenance, Technology, Food Services, Custodial, Clerical, and at the School Farm. The program pays students minimum wage while gaining real-world experience and the chance to develop essential skills that extend beyond the classroom. They are learning practical knowledge, time management, and interpersonal skills that enhance their employability and readiness for future careers. Additionally, working within the school district fosters a sense of responsibility and ownership in their educational environment, instilling a deeper appreciation for the value of education and community involvement.

Boys & Girls Club Summer Program [English/Spanish]

Looking for Summer Camp options between July 14- August 11? Fillmore USD is proud to partner with the Boys and Girls Club to provide free full day summer camp opportunities for current FUSD students in grades Kindergarten - 6th grade. Families may sign up for the weeks that Summer Camp is needed. Registration packets can be sent directly to the Fillmore/Piru Boys and Girls Club. More information can be found at thie link: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1786344&type=d&pREC_ID=2423138

Superintendent Schieferle’s End of Year Message [English/Spanish]

Christine Schieferle, Superintendent, Fillmore Unified School District

Dear FUSD Community,

As we wrap up the 2022-23 school year, I extend my deepest gratitude to every person that makes up our amazing FUSD Family. This includes our awesome students, engaged parents, hardworking staff members, and dedicated community members who all continue to do their part to invest in our kids in Fillmore and Piru.

Fillmore Unified is a special place to work, live, and learn. It has always been the people here that truly make this community and school district such a wonderful place to call home. As your Superintendent, proud FHS alumna, and community member, I thank you for the ways you continue to unite around our collective purpose of supporting each student and their future goals.

Our students excel in so many amazing ways, making our entire community immensely proud of their efforts and accomplishments. Last week we celebrated the Class of 2023. Below are just a few of their accolades:

·         $483,150 awarded at FHS Senior Scholarship Awards Night

·         CA Scholastic Federation (CSF): 36 students

·         California State Seal of Biliteracy: 30 students

·         Golden State Seal Merit: 42 students

·         Valedictorians: 21 students

·         Admitted to the University of California (UC) System: 27 students

·         Admitted to over 40 different Universities and Colleges

         (Twenty different California State Universities, eight UCs, USC, Santa Clara University, and California Lutheran University)

·         Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Recipient

·         Armed Forces: five students

          o   U.S. Airforce

          o   U.S. Army

          o   U.S. Marine Corps

We have had an incredible year, thanks to all of you! For those of you who have a child returning to our district in the fall, we are working hard over the summer to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Over the summer we will continue to share information with you about the upcoming school year through Parent Square messages, posts on our website, and social media.

I wish you a very happy and restful summer break. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, your child, and the Fillmore Unified School District. I look forward to seeing everyone back on August 16 for the First Day of School.

Respectfully,

Christine Schieferle

Superintendent

Estimada Comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore,

Al concluir el año escolar 2022-23, extiendo mi más profundo agradecimiento a todas las personas que componen nuestra increíble Familia del Distrito Escolar de Fillmore.  Esto incluye a nuestros increíbles estudiantes, padres involucrados, el personal escolar que trabaja arduamente y la comunidad que se dedica a continuar haciendo su parte para invertir en nuestros estudiantes en Fillmore y Piru.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore es un lugar especial para trabajar, vivir y aprender.  Han sido siempre la gente aquí las que verdaderamente hace de esta comunidad y distrito escolar un lugar tan maravilloso y acogedor. Como su Superintendenta, orgullosa egresada de la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore y miembra de la comunidad, yo les agradezco la manera en que continúan uniéndose en torno a nuestro propósito colectivo de apoyar a cada estudiante y sus metas futuras.

Nuestros estudiantes sobresalen de muchas maneras asombrosas, lo cual hace que toda nuestra comunidad se sienta inmensamente orgullosa de sus esfuerzos y logros. La semana pasada, celebramos la Clase de los Graduados de 2023. A continuación se muestran solo algunos de sus logros:

·         $483,150 otorgados en la noche de Premios de Becas para Estudiantes del Grado 12 de la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore

·         La Federación Escolar de California (CSF) – 36 estudiantes

·         Sello de Alfabetización Bilingüe del Estado de California; 30 estudiantes

·         Sello de Mérito Golden State – 42 estudiantes

·         Valedictorianos (con promedio de calificaciones de 4.0 y mayor) - 21 estudiantes

·         Estudiantes aceptados al Sistema de la Universidad de California (UC) – 27 estudiantes

·         Estudiantes aceptados en más de 40 universidades y colegios diferentes

(20 universidades estatales de California diferentes, 8 UC, USC, Universidad de Santa Clara

y Universidad Luterana de California)

·         Beneficiario de la Beca Bill y Melinda Gates

·         Fuerzas Armadas – 5 estudiantes

          o   Fuerza Aérea de EEUU

          o   Ejército de EEUU

          o   Cuerpo de los Marines de EEUU

¡Hemos tenido un año increíble gracias a todos ustedes! Para los que tienen un hijo(a) que regresa a nuestro distrito escolar en agosto, estamos trabajando arduamente durante el verano para prepararnos para el año escolar 2023-2024. Durante el verano, continuaremos compartiendo información con usted sobre el próximo año escolar a través de mensajes por medio del app de Parent Square y publicaciones en nuestro sitio web y redes sociales.

Les deseo unas vacaciones de verano muy felices y tranquilas. Gracias por la oportunidad de servirle a usted, a su hijo(a) y al Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore. Espero verlos a todos el 16 de agosto para el Primer Día de Escuela del 2023-2024.

Respetuosamente,

Superintendenta,

Christine Schieferle