Dear Fontana Community,

The first part of the 2009-10 school year has gone by so quickly and it has been an exciting and eventful time.  Parents have met with their children’s teachers during parent conferences last month.  Our elementary and middle schools have completed their first trimester and the high schools will be wrapping-up their first semester in just a few weeks.  Elementary and middle school report cards have already been sent home and report cards for high school will be in mail boxes next month.  And, the Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner!

As I reflect on the many things for which I am thankful, I want to take this opportunity to share just a few of them with you:  I am thankful for our students who come to school every day ready to learn – you give us all a daily reminder as to why we are here.  I am thankful for the support of the parents in creating an outstanding learning environment within our community.  I am thankful for the teachers, support staff, and administrators who really care about student achievement and have the best interests of our students at heart.  I am also thankful for the work of our volunteers who tirelessly contribute their time and talents, enriching our schools.

But, before Thanksgiving, we will be celebrating the Veterans Day Holiday on November 11th.  You may have noticed the link at the bottom of our webpage, “Fontana Unified School District Salutes Alumni Serving in the Military.”  Take a few moments to think about these brave service men and women, many who are far away from home.  I am thankful for their willingness to guarantee the freedoms that we sometimes take for granted.  May they come home soon and may they come home safely.

On behalf of the Fontana Unified School District, I would like to wish all of you a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday.  Enjoy!

Best Wishes,

Cali L. Olsen-Binks
Superintendent