FPE Community Newsletter 09/20/23
October 02, 2024
Greetings Forest Park Students and Families,
Weather: We have experienced very wet, cold days recently. Students, please dress for cold wet weather during the upcoming months. Weather permitting, we will make our best effort to have outdoor lunch-recess each day. In order to stay comfortable during outdoor recess, students need to wear rain-proof gear and water-resistant shoes if available. When temperatures drop to freezing or rise above 90 degrees, we remain indoors. I monitor the National Weather Service, Portland Air Quality Index, and PPS weather-related resources regularly when making decisions about indoor vs. outdoor recesses.
Arrival/Dismissal Traffic: Thank you FPE Families for abiding our parking lot procedures (link to slide-deck). All cars go curbside upon entering at the front and back of the school. All student-passengers exit vehicles on the passenger side onto the sidewalks out front, and to the right of the yellow line under the covered drop-off/pick-up area. We've had a few close calls recently with students running across the parking lot in front of moving cars, requiring drivers to stop abruptly. For everyone's safety, please drive slowly and always be prepared to stop for students crossing. Students, please remember to exit/enter your vehicle on the passenger side only. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community safe!
Parent/Teacher Conferences: sign-ups should have been shared with you, and Parent/Teacher Conferencing begins tomorrow, Thur., Nov. 21 between 3pm and 7:45pm. Conferencing continues next Mon, Nov 24th and Tue, Nov 25th between 8:00am and 7:45pm each day.
Attendance: during Parent/Teacher Conferences, you will have the opportunity to refer to attendance data on your child’s report card. Thank you for supporting regular, on-time attendance. Regular attendance influences how students feel about their connections at school, which in turn affects self-efficacy, growth mindset and achievement.
Thank you Volunteers: A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who enrich our school every day. Just some helpful reminders to keep everything running smoothly while you are on campus:
Arrive on time to check in at the office. Please avoid arriving too early, as it helps ensure that schedules and classrooms run smoothly.
Sign in on the volunteer laptop and also on the yellow sign-in sheet next to the laptop.
Wear your Volunteer Badge at all times while on campus for security and identification.
Stay within your assigned volunteer areas. Please avoid entering spaces where you are not scheduled to volunteer, as it can be distracting for students.
Photocopying and paper cutting should be done in the Workroom (located opposite the Library). This helps maintain privacy for students in the Health Room and the Office.
We deeply appreciate the love, care, and support you bring to our students and staff. Our school is a better place because of your dedication, time, and generosity!
Reminders:
Coat Drive!
Wed 11/20, Thur 11/21 and Fri 11/22
Clean, dry coats, hats, scarves and gloves are appreciated. Please help us to help those in need this winter
Parent/Teacher Conferencing 2024
Thur, Nov 21 between 3pm and 7:45pm
Mon, Nov 24th between 8:00am and 7:45pm
Tue, Nov 25th between 8:00am and 7:45pm
No School for Students
Mon, Nov 25th through Fri, Nov 29th
Parent/Conference week along with Thanksgiving / Fall Break
2nd Grade on-campus field trip Portable 6:
Fri, Nov 22nd from 12pm - 2.30pm
- OMSI Pacific NW Habitats & Mammals, Teacher Johnmichael & Ms. Smith 2nd grade
Native American Heritage Day
Fri, November 29th
Holiday Food Drive!
Mon, Dec 2nd through Wed, Dec 11th
Thur, Dec 12th, packing food for pickup and delivery
3rd Grade on-campus field trip
Mon, Dec 9th
OMSI Squid Dissection (Room 207) for Ms. Holsclaw and Mr. Langton’s 3rd grade classes 8.30am - 10.45am
Fox Assembly
Wed, Dec 18th at 8.05am in the Gym
Early Release
Wed, Dec 18th at 11.50am sharp
Winter Break
Fri, Dec 20th winter break starts at the end of the school day
Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 return to school from winter break
Email forestparkattend@pps.net with any attendance updates for your student(s), giving the student name, teacher name, dates and absence reason (vacation, illness, injury, family emergency, religious holiday/instruction, mental health day)
Thank you, Dr. Martini
