Announcements
Community Event-Fallon's Favorite Recipes
We are hosting a fun virtual community event that shows off our students' cooking skills. There will be prizes for the top recipes. Details to come later. Please click here for more information. The deadline is 10/19/20. For questions-please email our Vice President Sherry Hu at FMSPFCvicepresident@gmail.com. 
2nd Round Materials Distribution - Additional Science Workbooks + PE Packs
October 7, 2020 8AM - 4PM Please adhere to the following times to minimize traffic 8-10 AM: All grades, Last names A-G 10-12noon: All grades, Last names H-N 12-2 PM: All grades, Last names O-U 2-4 PM: All grades, Last names V-Z Instructions: Prior to arriving, tape your child’s grade level to your car window (see pic). Multiple children - write down your children’s grade levels Drive through the drop-off lane to pick up materials during your designated time. Please wear a mask. 
Principal's Corner
Mustang Minute Mr. Rocha’s Mustang Minute for the week. PE Packs: We are selling PE packs that will be used by all grade levels for distance learning PE. The PE pack includes a jump rope, a yoga mat, two resistance bands, and a cinch sack. The cost of the pack is $34.00. All proceeds from the sale will be donated back to the school to offset the cost of the PE pack. Although it is not mandatory, this pack is highly recommended and will be utilized throughout the year regardless of whether you purchase one or not. Please visit our school's FutureFund store here to purchase. We will be hosting a drive by pickup event on Wednesday, October 7th where students will be able to pick up their PE packs. Details will follow for specific pick up times. Fallon PFC Facebook Group
Click HERE and join the Fallon PFC Facebook group to receive PFC/School updates and reminders. Please be sure to answer all the membership questions in order for your request to be approved. Thanks. |
Math Olympiad Update:
Math Olympiad Placement test email went out on Sunday late afternoon. Parents please check your email and spam folder. The test is scheduled on Tuesday, September 29th at 4 PM. 
Mask Fundraiser Each mask is $5. Please click here to buy the masks. Only Masks B & D are in stocknow. Staff Contact List
The Fallon School Office is closed due to the shelter in place in Alameda Country. For questions please contact the following staff members: Math Questions and incoming 8th graders baligayacandice@dublinusd.org Enrollment werderkristin@dublinusd.org Health Office igarashiyoshiko@dublinusd.org ASB (Spiritwear) daspreetha@dublinusd.org Attendance moorecarrie@dublinusd.org General Questions and Questions for the Principal brownmartha@dublinusd.org Incoming 6h graders zummokelly@dublinusd.org Incoming 7th graders digraziacheryl@dublinusd.org Attendance:
It is extremely important to the staff at Fallon that all students are present for and participating in live online instruction with their teachers during remote learning. Attendance records not only reflect when Fallon students are absent from class, but they also need to reflect why. When your student is unable to attend a live Zoom class period, a parent/guardian must report the reason for the absence (or late arrival to class) on the attendance line by calling (925) 875-9376 within 48 hours of the absence. Even if the reason is due to technical issues, a parent must still call. Per the District, absences due to technical issues will be excused when reported by the parent. In order to help facilitate communication about absences, automated messages will begin to go out daily starting the week of August 31 to alert you if your student has been marked absent. You can also check your student’s attendance in Parent Portal. Absences in which a parent/guardian does not report the reason, will be left as unverified and unexcused. For attendance related questions, please email moorecarrie@dublinusd.org. |
Community Sessions-Part-2:
Community sessions with Principal Rocha are underway and attendance has been strong with over 125 participants overall. During these sessions, there is an opportunity to have a dialogue face-to-face and engage in important conversations.
Each week, Principal Rocha will share key questions and responses from these sessions, in moderation of course, through weekly communication with the entire community. Sign up here for future sessions. Below is the fourth series of FAQs.
Community sessions with Principal Rocha are underway and attendance has been strong with over 125 participants overall. During these sessions, there is an opportunity to have a dialogue face-to-face and engage in important conversations.
Each week, Principal Rocha will share key questions and responses from these sessions, in moderation of course, through weekly communication with the entire community. Sign up here for future sessions. Below is the fourth series of FAQs.
Community Follow Up FAQs
I’m not sure how to access the Canvas App?
Please see directions on how to access the parent Canvas app here.
You may also find the DUSD Parent Help Portal useful.
What’s the fastest way to communicate with staff?
Email is the preferred method, please email the teacher directly. Note that if you leave a voice message for a staff member through their specific inbox, your message will be emailed to the staff member.
What if the teacher is experiencing tech difficulties? What are the parent’s responsibilities?
We understand that life happens and we all may experience a challenge (ie: power outages, wifi network failures, etc). Patience, grace and understanding is appreciated if this occurs.
Know that our staff is prepared to assist your child. First, our teachers have reviewed the ”what if” protocols with your children directly. Second, our teachers will school administrators when they face a connectivity challenge, so our staff can immediately email students with an update.
On your end, please report this challenge to school via voicemail or email. Have your child check their email for an update as well.
Why are we not using google classroom? Is the district wasting money having google, canvas, and zoom?
Google Suite integrates with Canvas. Canvas provides a more robust experience for all users.
Canvas serves as a learning management software with the intention that the end user (students/families) have a consistent experience, Dublin is a google district and we utilize G Suite, and Zoom allows us to telepresence with users in a way that other video conferences doesn’t allow at this current time.
Why isn’t every class meeting each day? Wednesdays nothing is happening.
We appreciate your feedback, and will continue refining our practices. As a team, we strive to improve our daily service. As shared during a community session with Mr. Rocha, we take the approach quoted by Steve Young, “The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” We are in this together.
Additionally, our Board of Trustees approved a bell schedule that was negotiation between management and the teacher's union.
Online learning is not the same as in person instruction. While we are still providing high-quality instruction, it’s important to understand that the Board of Trustees approved a schedule that is similar to a modified block. This means that class period time has increased and there is specific time for small group intervention, flex time and asynchronous instruction.
I’m not sure how to access the Canvas App?
Please see directions on how to access the parent Canvas app here.
You may also find the DUSD Parent Help Portal useful.
What’s the fastest way to communicate with staff?
Email is the preferred method, please email the teacher directly. Note that if you leave a voice message for a staff member through their specific inbox, your message will be emailed to the staff member.
What if the teacher is experiencing tech difficulties? What are the parent’s responsibilities?
We understand that life happens and we all may experience a challenge (ie: power outages, wifi network failures, etc). Patience, grace and understanding is appreciated if this occurs.
Know that our staff is prepared to assist your child. First, our teachers have reviewed the ”what if” protocols with your children directly. Second, our teachers will school administrators when they face a connectivity challenge, so our staff can immediately email students with an update.
On your end, please report this challenge to school via voicemail or email. Have your child check their email for an update as well.
Why are we not using google classroom? Is the district wasting money having google, canvas, and zoom?
Google Suite integrates with Canvas. Canvas provides a more robust experience for all users.
Canvas serves as a learning management software with the intention that the end user (students/families) have a consistent experience, Dublin is a google district and we utilize G Suite, and Zoom allows us to telepresence with users in a way that other video conferences doesn’t allow at this current time.
Why isn’t every class meeting each day? Wednesdays nothing is happening.
We appreciate your feedback, and will continue refining our practices. As a team, we strive to improve our daily service. As shared during a community session with Mr. Rocha, we take the approach quoted by Steve Young, “The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” We are in this together.
Additionally, our Board of Trustees approved a bell schedule that was negotiation between management and the teacher's union.
Online learning is not the same as in person instruction. While we are still providing high-quality instruction, it’s important to understand that the Board of Trustees approved a schedule that is similar to a modified block. This means that class period time has increased and there is specific time for small group intervention, flex time and asynchronous instruction.
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ASB Store:
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