FPE Community Newsletter 09/20/23

October 02, 2024

Principal's Message:

Greetings Forest Park Students and Families,

Ali-Olé: Students, teachers, and staff enjoyed an interactive assembly yesterday, “De Colores: A Hispanic Music and Dance Journey”. Students and staff learned how to lend percussive sounds using palmas, a hand-clapping style that accentuates songs. Our presenters used castañuelas and Flamenco guitars to set our feet dancing! Students and staff volunteers danced about the gym with fans and shawls.

BoosterThon: Forest Park Elementary School parents—did you know your student can STAR in a video with trickshot sensations Dude Perfect (video challenged link)?! 🤩 Trick shots included! 🏀🥅Visit MyBooster.com and upload a picture today. Then, share with family and friends with a quick click to support Forest Park Fun Run! 🙌

Volunteer Training Slide-Deck: Thank you volunteers who were able to make it to our training last Friday (about 22 of us in-person or online). If you were unable to make it, and are still interested in volunteering, please review the attached slide-deck: FPE Volunteer Orientation 2024.pdf

School Pictures: You have Photos now available for viewing!

Take some time to relive the special memories from the 2024-2025 website. Your favorite photos can be easily ordered with your credit card in a highly secure purchasing environment. Please save this e-mail to quickly access this website, as it contains your unique event information.

Receive 10 percent off your order(s) if placed up to 5 days after the gallery is posted online (EST)

Day of Posting: 10/7/24

Link: Forest Park Elementary 2024-2025

Password: 23956fp

Dates to Remember:

5th Grade Field Trip - OMSI Planetarium & Light Show, Thursday, October 10th, 8.30am - 1.30pm
1st Grade Field Trip - OMSI Planetarium & Light Show, Thursday, October 10th, 9.00am - 1.30pm
Inservice Day - Friday October 11th, NO SCHOOL,

I hope you enjoy the rest of your 4-day school week, looking forward to your 3-day weekend (no school Friyay!!!), Dr. Martini

Counselor Corner October 2024

Resources

Attendance Matters: Attendance = School Success

Separation Anxiety: How can I help my child with separation anxiety?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Resources from Learning for Justice

Bullying Awareness Month: Is it Rude, Mean, or Bullying?

Friends of Forest Park Elementary (FOFPE)

Friends of Forest Park Newsletter! [read our entire newsletter HERE]

Important FOFPE Links For This Week!

DONATE to our FALL DRIVE here! We are launching our FALL DRIVE to raise money for field trips, our school garden, and teaching supplies. Please read our NEWSLETTER for more details about when we ask our community for donations and what the money goes toward.

FUN RUN TIME! As part of our Fall Drive, we host the Forest Park Fun Run on October 18 at 1:00 pm. Our goal is to raise $25,000!
Go to MyBooster.com to get your child registered now!

Click “Sign Up”
Enter your School Name [Forest Park Elementary]
Enter your Information

One Forest Park student will WIN 4 TRAILBLAZER TICKETS! How?!? Register at MyBooster.com and then share your child’s donation page by text or email to get entered into the raffle for 4 Trailblazer tickets!
All are welcome to attend the Fun Run on Friday, October 18th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the FPE turf field. If you’re interested in helping out the day of the event, click: Fun Run Volunteer for 10/18

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME? SEE BELOW!

School Beautification: If you would like to help make FPE a more beautiful place to learn, please complete the form or reach out to Jenn Colbach directly: 415.310.0244

Lunch Recess Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer at recess.

Visual Arts Volunteer: Sign up to help our visual arts teacher in class.

Volunteer Form: Interested in learning what we do throughout the year and helping out with what interest you? Fill out our form!

Fun Run Volunteer for 10/18

Interested in helping with the Coat Drive, Food Drive, or the Blood Drive with American Red Cross? Email presidentfofpe@gmail.com to get more information!

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Want something fun for your child to do after school? Check out all the amazing programs offered to our students this fall!

Rose City Chess Club is Back! Grades: 2-5; Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm; September 11th - December 11th (They are happy to prorate for late joiners!)
Journey to STEAM: Registration is now open for the Journey to STEAM after-school program at Forest Park! Fall Term: October 4, 2024 to December 20, 2024; Winter Term: January 24, 2025 to March 21, 2025; Spring Term: April 11, 2025 to June 3, 2025. Time: Fridays 2:30 PM -3:30 PM. Location: Forest Park Elementary. Cost: $255 per term.
Music Club: Grades 2-5. Wednesdays 2:15-3:15pm. Sept 25- Dec 18. Sign up now!
Rock Dojo: Students will master epic riffs, boost their confidence, and become part of our Rock Dojo community. Grade K-5. Mondays 2:30 - 3:30. Sept 16 - Dec 16.
Shared Spark Arts Academy: Family-based performing arts experiences for parents and children. This fall they will be performing a musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.
After School Golf Multi-Sport Class (Golf, Volleyball, Lacrosse, & Pickleball) at Forest Park. Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. 10/03/24 - 11/14/24 at FPE
Yoga: Unfortunately, Yoga did not get enough kids registered for the fall program, but they hope to get more interest for winter. If you’re interested in signing your child up, contact Barbara Lee, Director of School Programs, 503.807.9720, www.yogaplaygrounds.com

ONLY 22 DAYS LEFT TO ORDER!

Spirit Wear: We have a spirit wear store for students, teachers and families that will be open until October 31 to place orders. Get your Forest Park spirit wear now! [password: fpe2024]