Announcements
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Upcoming Important Dates:
05/09: 8th grade photos/quotes due for slideshow 05/10: SSC Meeting @3:30pm 05/10: PFC Meeting @6pm 05/27: K-8 Minimum Day 05/28: Last Day of School PFC Meeting
Tomorrow - Monday, May 10th at 6 pm Zoom Information: Join Zoom meeting here Meeting ID: 854 6696 8581 / Passcode: PFCMeeting Click here for the agenda Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week Update
Even though Teacher & Staff appreciation week has come to an end, our appreciation hasn't and continues for all teachers & staff at Fallon...thank you for all you do! Thank you to the Teacher/Staff appreciation committee (Bindiya Mahabir, Deepa Kannan, Grace Drinkwater, and Jenni Masse) for planning and implementing the various events last week. Special thank you to Phuong Nothelfer for helping out with the appreciation raffle and to Lisa Lambert for her help with the staff luncheon. Click here to view some pictures on our Facebook page from last week. Math Olympiad parent volunteer needed
The PFC is looking for an incoming 6th grade/or current 6th grade parent to run the Math Olympiad program for the 2022-2023 academic year. Interested parent(s) will be shadowing the current team this fall to learn how this program works. If any parent is willing to teach once a week, that would be greatly appreciated as well. If interested or for more information, please contact Priyanka Sharma at FMSPFCenrichment@gmail.com. Thanks! Art Honors for Fallon Students in Community Show
This past month, the Pleasanton Art League called for entries for the PALS Pals art show and competition for middle and high schoolers. Two of our students, Sneha Chidambaram and Jihoo (Catherine) Kim, are featured in the show which will be up online on the league's website from 5/1-5/31. Sneha won the “Merit Award” for her acrylic pour painting and Catherine, who is currently a student in the Advanced Visual Art class, was awarded "Best in Show" for her original artwork "Limited Colors", which she created in alcohol-based marker. Please congratulate them both on this honor and check out all the amazing art from students at bay area middle and high schools at: https://www.pal-art.com/exhibits-events/ A message for 8th grade students/families
Hey 8th grade parents, we need your help! Our amazing 8th grade promotion committee is putting together an end of the school year slideshow to commemorate the 8th grade class. All we need you to do is to upload two photos and one 'quote', or 'parting words' or 'words of wisdom from an 8th grader' per student. Please click here to submit your photos, quote and for more information. Please be sure to follow all the instructions. If you have any questions, please email us at fmspfccommunications@gmail.com. Deadline by midnight tonight - Sunday, May 9th. A very special thank you to everyone that is working hard to make it special and memorable for the graduating 8th graders. Library Pickup Information
There will be no more library checkouts for the rest of the year. If you need anything from the library please email or call Ms. Livingston directly. Her email and phone information is as follows: livingstonsarah@dublinusd.org / 925-875-9376 ext. 6308 Free AudioBooks all summer long
Here is a great program that our DUSD Librarian has found for our students to take part in. AudioBooks are a great way to experience new stories, worlds and ideas. So, take this chance to read for free all summer long! Click here for the flyer and click here to signup and for more information. DUSD 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar
DUSD 2021-2022 instructional calendar is now available. Click here to view. In addition, click here for more information on upcoming DUSD workshops for students, teachers/staff and parents. A message for the current 6th grade families- The immunization requirements for 7th grade admission
This is to inform current 6th graders the immunization requirements for 7th grade admission according to SB 276, SB 277, and SB 714. Personal beliefs/Religious beliefs Exemptions are no longer accepted. All medical exemptions are required to be updated through the CAIR-ME website effective January 1, 2021. 1. Please go to the parents portal and check which immunization you submitted to school. 2. Visit Shotsforschool.org to see 7th grade entry requirement immunization. 3. Compare 1 and 2. 4. Please contact your child's doctor right away, if you have the missing immunizations or personal exemption. 5. Scanned (no cell photo) proof of immunization record and email Here. Please put the Student ID number, grade on the subject line. Entering 7th grade who do not meet the immunization requirements will not be able to attend school. For further information please refer to the following websites: ● Immunization Requirements: https://www.shotsforschool.org/ ● CAIR -ME (California Immunization Registry - Medical Exemption): https://cair.cdph.ca.gov/exemptions/home If you have other questions, please feel fee to email igarashiyoshiko@dublinusd.org. Thank you for helping us keep your child, our school, and our community safe and healthy. Family Variety Show Certificates
For those who participated in the Fallon Variety Show, we will be emailing your Participation Certificates as soon as they are available. In case you missed it last week, click here to view the Family Variety Show 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. Fallon Yearbook Information
Hey Fallon Mustangs, have you purchased your 20-21 Yearbook Yet? This historical year will be memorialized in a very special version of the Maverick Yearbook. You can buy the yearbook here. Your Fallon Yearbook Team is off to a great start designing the 20-21 Maverick Yearbook! It will no doubt be a memorable and historical representation of this unique school year. The yearbook team could use a little help from those of you at home. We are requesting your assistance with photos. There are three (3) ways you can get us your amazing pics: 1. Sign up for our private Facebook Group by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FMSyearbook/ or by searching for Fallon Middle School Yearbook, and share your photos with us there 2. Send your photos to FMSYearbook@dublinUSD.org 3. Download our APP! Yes, we have an APP, and you can upload your photos straight from your phone or tablet directly to our design website! Simply go to the Apple or Google Play store and look for the Walsworth Yearbooks Snap App! Once downloaded, search for Fallon, and enter the access code: mustang2021 (all lowercase). See the attached flyer for more information. It's free and easy to use, and let's be honest, you always have your phone on you! So, why not share your photos! We are looking for photos of students on Zoom, studying, hanging out with other Fallon students, playing sports, traveling during the summer, working on a hobby, first day of school, in their Halloween costumes, rockin' their Fallon spirit wear, or anything else you think would make an awesome photo to share. Please make sure to include the students name and grade. Teachers, Admin, and Office Staff, we'd love some pics of you as well. Students and Staff - Please take this brief Survey (it is not the same survey you already took): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5HOnjYjkm_r01VenYQ0grkhYF1u9g6BMPrh4R42IpDS71vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Another picture retake date for yearbooks and student IDs will be announced later! You take great pictures everyday. To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the app store or Google Play and enter the code mustang2021 OR Go to yeaarbookforever.com enter our school name, click on the community upload and enter out access code mustang 2021 |
Principal's Corner
Mustang Minute Click here for Principal Rocha’s Mustang Minute video for this week. This video is accessible on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. This week’s virtual assembly with Joe Beckman On Wednesday, April 28th, we held a virtual assembly for all students in grades 6-8 throughout DUSD. We heard from Joe Beckman, a motivational speaker and human connector, who talked about the meaning of being a “Difference Maker.” He defined a “Difference Maker” as someone who makes a difference in the lives of others, through small acts that help another feel seen or heard. He also taught the importance of three phrases or mantras: “LOVE YOU,” “PUSH THROUGH,” and “JUST LOOK UP.” You can learn more about this by watching one of his videos here: 3 Phrases video. We encourage you to ask your child(ren) what they learned from the assembly today, if anything stood out to them, and how Joe’s presentation may have impacted and inspired them. Reminder: 8th Grade Promotion and End of Year Activities Please read this letter regarding 8th Grade End of Year Activities and Promotion. Be sure to complete the Parent/Guardian To-Do section. Reminder: Parents, we need you for Site Council! Are you looking for a chance to be part of a decision-making group? Are you curious about site based decision making including how we spend certain school monies and how school programs are implemented? Are you committed to kids, education, and programs? Then the School Site Council (SSC) has a spot for you! You can click here to learn more about the role of a SSC member. Please submit your name and a brief statement describing why you are interested in this vital role in school governance. It is vital that we have parent/guardian representation. We have four (4) parent/guardian openings for the 2021-20 school year. If interested, please submit your interest using the online form before Friday, April 30th. Thank you in advance for your interest in serving Fallon Middle School as a School Site Council member. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Martha Brown, Ken Rocha’s secretary. Reminder: Fallon PE Teachers Hosting After-School Activities Interested in playing sports in high school, playing a new sport, fulfilling your flex workout, or you just want to stay active? The Fallon Middle School PE teachers will be hosting afterschool activities starting April 27th! Check out the schedule and review the After-School Athletic Activities In-Person Protocol & Procedures. Complete and return ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT to the Student Services window (Mrs. Birmingham). Once you have completed and turned in your form you will be given a google form link to sign up. Students, please check with your PE teacher for any questions. Library Pickup Times
Introducing the new Library pick up window! The window will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for missed textbook pick ups and Wednesdays for Library book pickup. For more information on how to check out books, click here to download the instructions. In addition, click here for a fun video demo created by Mrs. Livingston and feel free to contact her at livingstonsarah@dublinusd.org with any questions or concerns. 
Closed Campus
Please be aware that our campus, including the track and fields, is closed during school hours from 7 AM - 4 PM. Currently, our front office staff is available by appointment only. Visit our school website for more information regarding our school, news and updates. We appreciate your assistance and support in having us keeping our community safe. Staff Contact List
Students are currently attending classes remotely. During this time, our office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4pm. Currently, our office staff is available by appointment only. Please visit our school website for more information regarding our school, news and updates. For questions please contact the following staff members: 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 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 Let DUSD Make Breakfast & Lunch For Your Students (free daily meals for all students)
The DUSD Child Nutrition Services Department can make your life a bit easier by preparing breakfast and lunch for your students. GIVE IT A TRY! We continue to offer free meals on a daily basis to all students. Beginning Friday, November 6, 2020, we will also resume offering weekend meals for students at no charge. These weekend meals include three breakfasts and three lunches on Fridays for each student in their household. Order meals through Canvas. For more information on the process, visit http://bit.ly/CNS-Process. If your student is no longer signed up for the Meal Order class in Canvas, simply have them click the link for their school on this page, then click the "Enroll in this course" button. After enrolling, your student will receive a daily To Do option to complete their meal order. Meal ordering opens at 5:00 pm the day prior, and can be submitted up to 9:00 am on the day of the meal. Students simply click the link in their To Do list, select whether or not they want a meal that day, and the time that they will pick up the meal at school. High School students will be able to select from a menu of choices. Click Submit Quiz to finalize your order. Have questions? Contact our Nutritional Services team. Preparing your Child for High School and College (sponsored by the Fallon PFC)
Thank you to all the families that joined for this presentation last week. For the parents who missed the Teen Esteem event, click here to view a recording of the event. A few reminders for Parents from Tim
We highly recommend the book How To Raise An Adult TE Article: Teen Esteem on Mental Health Short TE Parenting Videos: |
Fallon Physical Education Line Dance Celebration
This week, our Fallon Physical Education teachers held their first “Line Dance Celebration.” The Line Dance Celebration was hosted via a Webinar and included the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Good Times, Watermelon Crawl, and the Get up.
This week, our Fallon Physical Education teachers held their first “Line Dance Celebration.” The Line Dance Celebration was hosted via a Webinar and included the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Good Times, Watermelon Crawl, and the Get up.
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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