PSA NEWSLETTER

PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY / PSA SPECIAL OPSS October 2014

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct 24

HARVEST FESTIVAL

(Cadets Only)

Oct 30

SUBWAY

DINE & DONATE

Nov 3

HOMECOMING WEEK

Nov 5

SPECIAL OPSS

GENERAL MEETING

Nov 10

NO SCHOOL

Nov 11

VETERAN’S DAY

NO SCHOOL

Nov 17

CLOTHING DRIVE

(SPONSORED BY ASB)

Nov 18

CAMPUS CLEANUP

Nov 24-28

NO SCHOOL

In this issue:

New Attendance Code 2

BoxTops/Labels for Education Drive Winners

2

Cadet Corner 2

Thank You 3

OPSS Thank You

Celebrity Waiter

3

Veteran’s Day Parade 3

Shoparoo 4

Dine & Donate 4

Dear Public Safety Academy Parents and Families,

It is with mixed emotions that I tell you I have accepted a position as the

Administrative Program Director for the Tri-Valley Regional Occupational

Program. This is an exciting opportunity for me and for my family.

I have had the distinct pleasure of serving you as the principal at PSA since 2011.

Serving as principal at such a distinguished school has been the unquestioned

highlight of my career.

Together, we have worked for the benefit of our students. Academically our

students have met or exceeded growth targets every year; we have built a behavior

program that celebrates the great choices our students make each day; and we

have continued to offer project-based learning and hands-on experiences to

support the new Common Core State Standards.

We have also started the journey of supporting our students’ exploration of what

lies ahead in their future. Through our pathway program, students are starting to

realize what possibilities exist in today’s world from a global standpoint. I look

forward to seeing our school community strive for the opportunities that will

make our students successful leaders.

Superintendent Kris Corey and Director of Secondary Education Marie Williams

are working to develop a plan to secure the next PSA principal. As soon as the

process and anticipated timeline is confirmed, I am certain you will be receiving

additional information. During this time of transition, I want to assure you that

my dedication to my position of principal will continue.

This school community is an incredible place, and I am humbled to have had the

opportunity to serve you. I will embrace the opportunities for our paths to cross

again. Continue to push your children to set high personal goals, to be people of

character, and to put forth their personal best every day. Our children will do

great things in life!

Sincerely,

Kathleen Frazer, Principal

Thank you for participating in the recent Box Tops and Labels for

Education Drive! The Public Safety Academy will receive a little over

$300 for all the labels turned in! Great job, cadets!

Congratulations to the following cadets for submitting the most Box

Tops and Labels for Education. They will receive their gift card prizes

this week.

Labels for Education: Cadet Z. Smith

Box Tops: Cadet Pryor

Congratulations to Mrs. Uldall’s class! They were the top overall winners

and will receive a popcorn party!

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New Attendance Code

BOX TOPS AND LABELS FOR EDUCATION WINNERS

If you're someone who doesn't have activities to do after school, but you want to

do something fun where you can interact with other kids, then how about joining

a club? PSA after school clubs have just begun, and you can talk to other kids

from 5th grade thru 10th grade while participating in something you like. There's

things like cheer, book club, survival club, track, yearbook club, key club, etc. In

survival club you'll learn how to survive on your own in the middle of nowhere,

like a desert island for example. They'll teach you the skills you need to know.

How about yearbook club? You'll be able to help put in ideas about how to make

the yearbook look amazing. Pitch in your thoughts, even take pictures when we

have a free dress day, or at the harvest festival. So take a look at the options, pick

something you'll like, and get involved with a club!

By: Cadet Rep T. Alterio

The district has given us a new "L" code to start using on our attendance. This

"L" code represents when a cadet is picked up 30 minutes before any period

ends without a valid excuse, they will be marked with an "L". These "L"s will

count towards truancy.

On the flip side, if your cadet is 30+ minutes late to a period without a valid ex-

cuse they are marked with an "O". "O"s also count towards truancy.

Please be aware and conscious of the reasons you are picking your cadet up so

that we can avoid becoming truant.

On behalf of the parents of the Public Safety Academy, we would like to congratulate Ms. Frazer on her new endeavor. Though we are excited for your new opportunity, Ms. Frazer, we cannot help but think of the loss we will have at PSA without your daily presence. Our children have been fortunate to have you as their principal these past few years and we are sure that they will miss your encouragement, guidance and endless support. Thank you for building the foundation of PSA and instilling in our students the pride of what it feels like to be students that are well-respected, looked upon and distinguished within our community. We are grateful for your dedication to making PSA and its students the school that it is. We wish you nothing but success, Parents of PSA

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CELEBRITY WAITER EVENT SUCCESS

The 3rd Annual Celebrity Waiter Event is over but we are still spinning from

such a fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing and tons of entertainment. Special

OPSS would like to thank all those involved in making this another successful

night. Thank you to the committee and all the volunteers for your time and

energy. Some pictures have been posted on the Special OPSS Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/groups/PSASpecialOPSS) and our website

(psaspecialopss.wix.com/psaspecialopss).

The Public Safety Academy Honor Guard is participating in the

upcoming Veteran’s Day Parade in Fairfield on November 11. Show

your fellow cadets support and cheer them on at the parade. The

parade begins at 12:30 p.m.

VETERAN’S DAY PARADE Veteran’s

Day!

Honoring all who served

The Public Safety Academy (PSA) is designed to provide a rigorous

academic program and career preparation for those interested in law

enforcement, firefighting, emergency response, and other public safety

related fields. Education will take place through an experiential, hands-

on, project based program. All State standards will be met and taught

through the common core curriculum, ensuring that all graduates will

qualify for the college or secondary training program of their choice.

Through partnerships with police and fire professionals, community

college personnel, and members of the community, graduates will be

230 Atlantic Avenue

Fairfield, CA 94533

Phone: 707-421-3933

E-mail: PSASPECIALOPSS@gmail.com

We’re on the Web! PSA School Website

www.fsusd.org/Domain/37

PSA Special OPSS Website

psaspecialopss.wix.com/psaspecialopss

FAIRFIELD SUISUN

PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY

@PSA_Principal

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Thank you to the following individuals for your contribution

to this month’s newsletter:

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTORS

Kathy Frazer

Annabelle Rivera

Elizabeth Gore

Do You Shoparoo?

Cadet Rep T. Alterio

Sadie Woods

Michelle Slape, Newsletter Editor