Foussat Language Academy

Dear Foussat Language Academy Families

With temperatures continuing to be high this week, our team is monitoring conditions closely to ensure students stay safe, cool, and hydrated. We will adjust outdoor recess and physical education according to district heat protocols, utilizing shaded areas and air conditioned indoor spaces as needed.

To help us keep your child comfortable and safe throughout the school day, you may want to send your child with a labeled water bottle and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen. As a reminder, closed toe shoes remain required for playground safety, no flip flops, crocs, or sandals.

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Vision and hearing screenings will take place on September 15 & 16 for the following students:

• New students to OUSD

• Students with an IEP

• TK and Kindergarten students

• 2nd-grade students

• 5th-grade students

Screening results will be uploaded to the student’s Medical/Health section. If a student shows a need for vision or hearing support, the district nurse will contact the parent/caregiver directly.

Please contact the Health Office if you have any questions.

Beginning on Monday, TK and Kindergarten students will be on the regular day schedule. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday dismissal is at 2:10pm. On Wednesday dismissal is at 12:25pm.

• Label Student Belongings: As students settle into their routines, please remember to label all student belongings with your child's first and last name. This includes water bottles, lunch boxes, jackets, sweaters, backpacks, and other personal items. Clearly labeled belongings make it much easier for us to return misplaced items to their owners

With gratitude,

Mrs. Akao, Principal &

Mrs. Edson, Assistant Principal

We’re excited to capture your student’s special school photo on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Parent/Guardians: More information is coming about your student's picture packet.

At Foussat Language Academy, we believe our students thrive when staff, families, and our community work together as a team. We invite you to partner with us this school year by getting involved our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), School Site Council (SSC), or English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).

Your voice, ideas, and involvement make a difference!

🌟 Three Parent Representatives Needed! 🌟

No experience needed! This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved, share your voice, and make a difference in your child’s education.

Elections will be held.

💙 Your interest is the first step!

👉 Click here to complete the Interest Form. PLEASE SUBMIT by Tuesday, September 1, 2026

📣All parents of English Learners Welcome📣

Our first ELAC meeting is in September. Stay tuned for more information.

For Safety of all our students and families, we ask that parents and guardians drive slowly and carefully through all parking areas and during student pick up and drop-off.

🕗 School arrival is between 7:45–8:15 AM.

Students should arrive on campus during this time and go directly to their designated area.

For everyone's safety, students are expected to follow all school rules and safety expectations while traveling to and from school.

Please help us keep our arrival and dismissal process moving safely and efficiently.

When dropping off or picking up by car:

• 🚘 Use the right lane for student drop-off and pick-up.
• ➡️ Drive forward as far as possible before your child exits or enters the vehicle.
• 🚪 Students should enter or exit the vehicle quickly through a right-side door.
• 🛑 Drivers must remain in their vehicles during drop-off and pick-up.
• 🚶 Please use sidewalks and crosswalks and remind your children to do the same.
• All TK and Kindergarten students should continue to be walked to the primary gate everyday, unless they are with older siblings. Children need to be able to independently exit and enter the car.

All individuals who pick up students before or after dismissal MUST:

• park in a parking space before coming into the office
• be an authorized contact in AERIES
• show identification
• sign out the student

2026-2027 School Calendar

October 13: Picture Day

Phone:

760-721-2201 English

760-721-2207-Spanish

Last semester, Foussat had the pleasure of piloting a new classroom social-emotional learning curriculum called Move This World. This year, the program is being used at every OUSD elementary school. You can practice these social-emotional skills with your child at home by taking advantage of the family account!

platform.movethisworld.com

Username: foussat.family

Password: movethisworld (case sensitive)

Foussat Bell Schedule

There is much more information available to support you throughout the school year. We have attached our Parent/Guardian Handbook (English) on which serve as a helpful reference for school policies, procedures, programs, and supports.

The handbook includes information about school hours and calendars, arrival and dismissal, attendance, health services, communication, behavior expectations, student supports, dress code, visitors and volunteers, field trips, electronic devices, and more. We encourage families to review the handbook and keep it available as a resource throughout the year.

We know there is a lot of information to take in at the beginning of the year, so we will continue to share important reminders throughout the school year. For now, please focus on the arrival and safety procedures shared in this newsletter, and use the Parent/Guardian Handbook as your go-to resource for additional information.

Students Enrolled in the After-School Program: Parents must contact the BASE program directly regarding student dismissal. BASE enforces a dismissal policy that does not allow students to be checked out during the first 15 minutes after the program begins.

BASE AM Hours of Operation:

• Monday through Friday: 6:45 am - 7:45 am

BASE PM Hours of Operation:

• M/T/Th/Fri: 2:55 pm - 6:00 pm

• Wednesday/Minimum Days: Dismissal - 6:00 pm

BASE Contact Info:

• Email: foussat@baseprograms.com

• Call/Text: (760) 681-3889

• Website: https://www.baseprograms.com/foussat

• Program Director: Corie Slali Sandor

All OUSD students who plan to ride and park an E-Bike on any district campus will need to go through the free E-Bike process. This helps promote safe biking habits and ensures students are prepared to ride responsibly to and from school and school-sponsored events.

Please note: Only middle and high school students will receive a permit sticker to park their E-Bike on campus.

Steps to follow:

1. Complete a liability waiver- completed in data confirmation

2. Take the OUSD-approved E-Bike Safety Course (CHP Online Certification)
   

3. Submit the Online Bicycle Permit Application with a parent or guardian

4. (Recommended) Register the E-Bike for free on Project 529 in case it is lost or stolen.

E-Bike Safety (AB 544):

• New Requirement: All E-bikes are now required to have a red reflector or red rear light (solid or flashing) visible from 500 feet at all times.

• E-Bike updates from OPD and City of Oceanside

Thank you for supporting student safety in our school community!

👉 Review the Foussat E-Bike Policy

Arrival & Dismissal Safety

Please follow all posted signs and staff directions during pick-up and drop-off. Use designated lanes, avoid double parking, and stay alert for students crossing. Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe. Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety

• Use marked crosswalks and follow traffic signals.
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
• Wear a properly fitted helmet when riding a bicycle or e-bike.
• Ride with traffic, obey signs and signals, and use lights or reflective gear when visibility is low.
• Drivers should watch for pedestrians and cyclists, yield when required, and allow safe passing distance.

• Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian Tip Card – CHP
• Bicyclist Safety Tips
• Share the Road
• Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Please consider joining the Foussat PTA, which stands for Parent Teacher Organization. We are a group of parents, teachers and staff who help support our school community through fundraising and volunteering. If you join, you are not required to volunteer or attend meetings, but your memberships help us get started right away with funding projects. PTA membership helps you stay in the know for events and opportunities! You can find us on Instagram at "foussatlanguageaademypta" or message us by email at ptafoussat@gmail.com. Here is the direct link for the totem (membership) page.

Please see the attached flyers for membership information!

The OUSD Board of Education approved a District Policy that prohibits dogs on campus, for the safety and health of all our students and staff. Thank you for understanding this change in district policy. Please remember not to bring dogs to our campus during or after school hours. Please visit our office should you have appropriate documentation for a service dog.

Instagram: foussat_falcons

Mrs. Akao, Principal &

Mrs. Edson, Assistant Principal