Principal's Corner
Beth Wylie | Charter Director
Beth began her work at Fuente Nueva as a parent volunteer when her oldest son enrolled in the first kindergarten class. As the school developed, Beth designed and implemented an Extended Day program. In 2005 she became the “lead petitioner” for Fuente Nueva’s Charter Petition and later accepted the position of the Charter Director.
Upon earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University, Beth gained her Pennsylvania teaching credential in 1992. After experiencing the constraints of the public education system, Beth left the classroom and worked for several years in a non-profit mental health services agency. After her three children were born, she dedicated herself to the role of stay-at-home mother.
When Beth joined the Fuente Nueva team in the role of Charter Director she gained valuable on the job experience as an administrator. Since her start at FNCS, Beth has gained her California Teaching Credential, authorization to teach English language learners, school business manager and finance training, and the all-important Certificate of Achievement from the Charter School Leadership Boot Camp through the Charter School Development Center.
No school during President’s Week break from Mon 2/19 through Fri 2/23/18.
While every month is a good time to talk about the contributions of African American leaders who have shaped our world today, Black History Month gives us an opportunity to take the conversation one step further. As a parent who grew up in an area with a lot more diversity than my kids have here in Humboldt, I have struggled to give them the experiences and knowledge that they need to be a true ally to the People of Color in our local community. A tremendous resource to learn more is right here with our local chapter of NAACP. This month they are sponsoring several events that I thought others may be interested in learning more. Click on this link to be connected to their Facebook page that has all the information you need to engage with our local community in celebrating this Black History Month.
Fuente Nueva’s 5th grade class will be hosting a Rummage Sale on Saturday, February 3rd in Leavey Hall. Funds will go towards supporting the 5th grade field trip to San Francisco at the end of this school year. This is a great opportunity to contribute any items that you have cleared out over the holidays. Rummage Sale items can start being dropped off the week of Mon 1/29, please check in with the office to be directed to the appropriate campus drop off location. For large furniture items, please deliver the day before the Rummage Sale on Fri 2/02.
Save the date of February 5 at 6pm OR February 6 at 9am.
Both meetings will cover the same information and provide an opportunity for input into our school program and services offered. Dinner and child care will be provided for the evening meeting. Coffee and bagels will be available during the morning meeting. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity to give your feedback and ideas to the leadership team.
Please RSVP in the main office so that we can plan food accordingly.
Join us for an evening of entertainment by the students of Fuente Nueva. This year’s theme will bring you songs of change and empowerment. Under the guidance of our Arts Teacher, Tigger Custodio, the evening is sure to be enjoyed by all.
Location: Leavey Hall, next to Fuente Nueva’s main office & campus
Curtain time: at 6:15pm
Students please arrive to your classrooms by 6:00pm.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day / NO SCHOOL
Happy Winter Break!
NO SCHOOL 12/22/17 – 1/05/18
See you back on Mon, Jan 8th!
Stone Soup by Quack & Wabbit
Guest performance for grades K – 5th in Leavey Hall at 10:05 – 10:55am
Parents welcome!
This time of year many of us are inspired to give to others in need. From Giving Tuesday to the Can Food Drive, there are many ways that families can get involved. I am always moved to see that some of the families at our school who are struggling are often also among those who are giving to others. We often talk about this as the season of generosity, but really we must ask ourselves, is this not a trait we wish to practice all year long? During character ed lessons with the students, we often explore the personal benefits gained when we are generous. The kids have turned the concept on its head and named that they did something nice for someone else because it felt so good for them to give. Now that is really make use of the phrase, “what you put out into the world comes back to you”! So this season, I hope together we can experience the joy of giving to others through more than just material things and also share the gift of smiles, a helping hand and a shoulder to lean on. I can’t think of any reason to not continue that all year long!
Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.
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