Fort Thomas Unified School District

****Attention FTUSD students staff and community**** Effective June 24th 2021 Ft Thomas Unified School District has rescinded mandatory masks on all properties and buses. After careful consideration FTUSD has decided that it will be personal choice for the wearing of masks by students, staff, and visitors to all campuses. Our website will be updated soon to reflect the new change. You can find all the mitigations FTUSD has in place for the safety of everyone on our website using the link COVID Information. The safety of our students, staff, and visitors is extremely important and we look forward to moving forward in the battle against COVID 19.

There is a time change for HS Graduation tonight. Graduation will start at 7:30 pm on the football field (Eldon Randall Stadium). https://www.ftusd.org/page/watch-live-events

6/1/21, 8:00 am at the FTUSD District Office there will public discussion and information regarding the process to become a bus driver. Click this link for more information: https://5il.co/sj27

This past weekend a basketball tournament was held for the students in the Bantam program that attend Mt. Turnbull & Ft. Thomas Elementary. Congratulations to all the kids for finishing the program. The teams consist of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade boys and girls. Each participate received a participation certificate.

Indian Education Committee & Johnson O'Malley Meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021 in the Ft. Thomas High School Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. Parents welcome.

Dear Staff, Parents, and Community, Yesterday Governor Ducey removed the statewide order that directed schools to require masks be worn. It is now up to each local school district to decide whether masks will be required for the final weeks of the school year. This decision came as a surprise to districts who were expecting to complete the school year under the mask mandate. Safeguarding the health of our students and staff is our priority. Ft Thomas Unified School District has worked closely with county and tribal health officials through the pandemic. We will be conferring with these officials over the next few days before reaching a decision. For the immediate future masks will still be a requirement for students and staff. Sincerely, Shane Hawkins

Today's Indian Education Committee & Johnson O'Malley Meeting is Canceled with a tentative reschedule date of May 3, 2021.

Kindergarten Round Up Dates: FTEL: April 28, 2021 MTE: April 29, 2021 Times: 9:45 am - 11:30 am *Parents, if you need transportation, the bus will be at the store to provide transportation for you and your child. Masks are required. Personal transportation at this time is preferred. Pick up 9:30 am / Drop off 11:45 Who should attend: Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1st, 2021 and their parents *Those parents who attend either day of Kindergarten Roundup and complete the registration process will have first priority to choose which school their student will attend. Bring your child’s birth certificate, proof of residency (AZ Driver’s License, electric bill, etc), immunization record, SS#, and Tribal CIB (if not parent - bring legal guardianship paperwork)

UPDATED: Employment Opportunities for FTUSD School Year 2021-2022. If you or anyone you know that would like to apply, click on the link to access application or for more information: https://ftthomas.tedk12.com/hire/index/aspx. Any questions please call the District office at (928) 485-9423. 7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher Summer School Teacher (2) *NEW Counselor/Social Worker (3) Elementary Teachers Elementary Special Education Teacher Guidance Counselor Behavior Specialist Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-School) Teacher (2) Bus Driver/Custodian Substitute Custodian Substitute Bus Driver Substitute Food Service Staff Substitute Teacher Coach (Jr. High Volleyball, Jr. High Boys Basketball, (2) Jr. High Girls Basketball) Volunteer

Opening Vacancies for FTUSD School Year 2021-2022. If you or anyone you know that would like to apply, click on the link: https://ftthomas.tedk12.com/hire/index/aspx. Any questions please call the District office at (928) 485-9423.

Indian Education Committee & Johnson O'Malley Meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in the Ft. Thomas High School Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. Parents welcome.

Parents, Bantam Basketball Players will NOT HAVE PRACTICE tomorrow for safety reasons due to the fire in Bylas. We will plan for Saturdays games as schedule unless told otherwise. Our goal is to keep students safe. Bus will pick up at Stanley Hall Saturday at 7:25AM. Any questions, please call district office and leave message at (928)792-0034.

US Highway 70 is closed. Two elementary bus runs did safely make it through. All students are back at their school and will stay there until the highway is open.

Please watch this video regarding student pick up/drop off for today, 4/8/21: https://vimeo.com/534635733

Bylas - the north side of the highway in the Blackpoint area is being evacuated. Parents, if you live in this area, please notify the school where to drop off your student(s).

Parents/Guardians: We are asking for your final input for this school year. Please let use know how things have gone this year. We are continually looking for ways to improve and to monitor changes we have made. We are asking you to complete the survey that is attached. This is anonymous survey. We ask that you complete a survey for each child you have attending - either In Person or in Distance Learning. The survey will be open April 5, 2021 to April 29, 2021.

ANNOUNCING SUMMER 2021 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Fort Thomas Unified School District We are in search of 3 AZ Certified Teachers that would be interested in teaching upper elementary grades. If interested please apply at: https://ftthomas.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2121 Applicants do not have to be current district employees. Hourly Rate: $35.00 Hours: 7:30 am – 12:30 pm (5 hours per day) Prep Time: Each Day 30 min prep; prior to June 1: 12 hours, including a staff meeting Dates: June 1 - July 15, 2021 Monday - Thursday (4 days a week) 7 weeks of instruction No School June 15 or July 5 Location: Mount Turnbull Elementary, Bylas Student Schedule: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Busses arrive: 7:30 am Breakfast: 7:30 am Instruction Time: 8:00 - 12:00 Lunch 12:00 pm Busses leave 12:30 pm Job Description: Remediation on reading, writing, and math skills per grade level using already approved district curriculum and materials - Journeys, Achieve 3000, GoMath, IXL, iReady, etc. Teachers may also create their own materials to teach remedial concepts in reading, writing, and math. **In person learning only **Support students move on to next grade level **Take data on student performance will need to be taken to help schools determine if students pass to next grade level Positions open until filled. If you have questions, please contact Kristen Walker at 928-485-9423.

Indian Education Committee & Johnson O'Malley Meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021 in the Fort Thomas High School Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. Parents welcome.

FTUSD Governing Board's Meeting is set for March 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm, Robert Olivar Sr. Learning Center, Bylas.

Board Meeting for tonight 3/11/21 has been Canceled to a later date.