FPE Community Newsletter 09/20/23

October 02, 2024

Principal's Message:

Greetings Forest Park Students and Families,

Thank you to FPE Families- who joined us at our Fox Assembly today. Parents are welcome to join us at Fox Assemblies (each Early-Release Wednesday!). At today's assembly, middle-school guests visited to inform 5th grade about softball. We honored Golden-Award Winners and Fantastic Foxes. Students in 1st grade then led a presentation about LOVE and Generosity! Students, explain to your families what the monthly awards are, and why we have so much fun at Fox Assemblies!

Food Drive Success!- Thank you Diane & Dave Genel (Jacqueline 3rd and Julia 7th grade parents) for organizing, collecting, packing, and delivering our food-drive! Thank you Katie Noone (Cam 3rd gr.), Umer Cheema (Anabia Kindergarten), Jennifer Opfermen (Avalon 1st gr., Amorie 2nd gr., Aspen 2nd gr.), William Benjamin (Brady 1st gr.), Paige DeMuniz (Emerie 2nd gr., Landrie 3rd gr.), Iva Tews (Avi, 2nd), FOFPE members, and all families and students who contributed!

Update from Diane:

We made 102 boxes!

Whitman Elementary = 30

Vestal Elementary = 40

Scott Elementary = 30

Forest Park = 2

FPE Students and Families, thank you for your generosity and for supporting PPS Families during the holiday season!

Softball- Campbell Qualls (5th grader Rhett's sister), Reagan Boderman, Lila Almeida, and Counselor Almedia (from West Sylvan Middle School) joined our assembly to talk about softball! This linked flyer was sent home in hard-copy today as well.

iReady Family Resources- please follow this link to iReady Math Resources for Families (and how you can support your student)!

State-wide-opt-out-form- the following link applies to state testing and family choice: 2024-25 30 Day Notice with Opt Out Form

Attendance Change in Remind (Robo) Calls - starting 1/6/2025

Please note an important change to our PPS student attendance process. To enhance our focus on student safety, automated attendance calls through Remind will now begin at 9:30 AM instead of 10:30 AM. To avoid receiving a call, please report your child's absence to Forest Park School before 9:30 AM. You can call the Attendance Line (503)916-5400 and leave a voicemail with the student name, grade, reason for absence and length of absence (if over multiple days). You may also email forestparkattend@pps.net with student attendance information (and all student queries / requests for information). Thank you for your cooperation.

Reminders-

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

Counselor Corner November 2024

Friends of Forest Park Elementary (FOFPE)

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

Important FOFPE Links For This Week!

AUCTION TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Join us for an Evening of Enchantment…. Our Spring Auction is Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Nines.
As they say, the early bird gets the worm! Buy your auction ticket before December 31, 2024 to get the early-bird discount price. Go HERE to purchase your auction ticket now!
We are collecting items for our live auction. We are looking for tickets to sporting events or concerts; destination giveaways (do you have a timeshare to share?); golf packages; wine-tasting packages; gift cards to restaurants; and other fun experiences. If you have something you’d be willing to donate, please email our auction chair, Cynthia at cynthiaglausi@gmail.com
Don’t have anything to donate but want to help in another way? We are also looking for people to host our parent and student experiences. Each year we have community experiences for our auction that allow our parents to socialize together and our children to have some fun. Want to host a party for adults or children? Email our auction chair, Cynthia at cynthiaglausi@gmail.com

Fall Drive: We are in our final days of our Fall Drive, which allows us to budget for the new year! Every dollar we raise goes directly to our school and helps us set our annual budget. Our goal for our Fall Drive is $40,000, which will go toward school beautification, additional field trips, and classroom supplies. We are at $30,000 so far!

This week’s raffle surprise: DONATE any amount between 12/15– 12/23 to be entered to win a 15% at Venya Medspa in Northwest Portland.

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME? SEE BELOW!

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!

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Winter sessions are enrolling now! Don’t miss out on some great after-school activities for your kids!

Winter Yoga: Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Forest Park Elementary. Grades K-5. January 9 - March 20. 11 classes for $264. Register now!
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! 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.

Program Description: The theme for their upcoming program is LEGO Architects! Students will embark on a creative journey where they will explore the world of design and construction. Each week, students will be given a design prompt such as building the tallest tower, the strongest bridge, a fantastic castle, or a collaborative town. Students will work together to bring their architectural ideas to life.
Learning Objectives: Students will build and improve the durability of their structures using key elements such as foundations, supports, and strong shapes. Students will be able to build designs using the simple machines wedges and inclined planes. Students will understand and apply sustainability concepts including limited resources, renewable energy, and waste management. They will build solutions to real world problems
Collaboration and Soft Skills: Students work together to collaborate, test, and refine their designs. They will also practice explaining their build process, how their build relates to the daily theme, and ways to improve their design.

Electronic Music Club: Grades 2-5. Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm. January 7 – March 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. January 6 - March 17. Forest Park Elementary, room 120. Cost is $259 for winter session.
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.