Forestville School Weekly Bulletin

"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals."

~Melody Beattie

1/6/25- NO SCHOOL

1/10- Sky Dome presentation in Multi

1/16- Board meeting 6:00pm

1/21- Analy presentation for 8th graders

1/28- FEF meeting 5:30pm

The award-winning series, A Place of Our Own and its Spanish-language companion, Los Niños en Su Casa are talk shows designed for parents, grandparents, neighbors, care providers - anyone who takes care of young children. The series provides parents and caregivers of children 5 years and younger with practical advice on raising children who are socially, emotionally and physically ready to enter and succeed in school.

The programs are accompanied by extensive bilingual websites and hands-on workshops. Searchable by topic, information is available 24/7 at the websites www.aplaceofourown.org and www.losninosensucasa.org. The websites also include resource links and message boards, fully moderated by child development experts that enable parents and child care providers to interact with one another. The series have been honored with numerous awards, including the 2006 Peabody Award, considered the most selective and prestigious in the electronic media industry, Parents' Choice Awards for the series and website, the Japan Prize for Best Educational Web site, and a 2008 Daytime Emmy Nomination.

As we continue our journey into the school year, we are excited to share the wonderful news that Forestville Middle School students will have the opportunity to participate in upcoming outdoor education activities. These activities not only promote teamwork and problem-solving but also foster a deep appreciation for our natural ecosystems. We appreciate your support in making this a successful year for our young explorers!

Some of these exciting activities are:

7/8 grade Day field trip to Westminster Woods

6th grade Overnight trip to Westminster Woods

7/8 grade Overnight trip to Yosemite

6/8 grade Forest to the Sea field trip

8th grade USS Hornet field trip

Some of our fundraisers include:

See's Candy Sale

Monthly Bake Sales

Windsor Bowl Weekend

Wednesday 1/8- 3:00-4:30

Thursday 1/9- 3:00-4:30

Friday 1/10- 3:00-4:30

Thursday 1/9- 4:30-6

Dear Forestville Community,

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Forestville School for their generous inclusion of our consortium students in the recent Fall Festival on October 31st. It was a wonderful event that brought together students, families, and staff in a spirit of celebration and community.

At the West Sonoma County Consortium, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all students. The participation of our consortium students at the Fall Festival is a testament to our ongoing efforts to create meaningful opportunities for connection and engagement. We believe that inclusion enriches the educational experience and strengthens our community as a whole.

We are continually working to enhance our inclusion initiatives and would love to hear any feedback or suggestions you might have. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to make our programs even more welcoming and supportive.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss our inclusion efforts further, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to listen and assist in any way we can.

Thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of our community.

Warm regards,

Sarah Zils

Students can earn a Viking Green ticket by demonstrating KINDNESS, SAFETY and RESPONSIBILITY. Green ticket drawings will be held each Friday in a child’s classroom; winners will get a trip to the “prize box” in the main office the following Monday!

2nd- Colten, Larry

3rd- Kelson, Luna

5th- Brooke, Devin

Green Team Stewardship at lunchtime. 2nd through 5th graders will help keep the lunch area tidy and clean! Middle Schoolers will help keep their quad nice and clean.

2nd- Dylan, Natalie, Alondra

5th- Lincoln, June, Colton

Middle School- Freddy, Kayla, Sasha, Estefany, Angie, Chloe

We are lucky to have such a wonderful, dedicated support staff at our school. Our instructional assistants are vital to our programs and we really feel the impact when they need to be out to attend trainings or take a sick day. We need dependable substitutes who can step into their roll, sometimes on short notice.

If you, or someone you know, would like to be a regular (or semi-regular) paid substitute for classified staff members, please let us know!!

In order to keep our students safe at all times throughout the day, including at the start and ending times of school, we ask for your assistance:

• Students are not to be on campus prior to 8:00 AM or after the final dismissal bell at 2:55 PM (2:00 PM on Tuesdays).

• There is NO drop-off or pick up of students in the school’s front parking lot.

• At the back school parking lot, please DO NOT park, double park, or vacate your vehicle along the painted “Loading Zone Only” curb.

Please help set a good example for our students by always following these safety procedures!

From our school nurse, Natalie Johnson, here are two FREE behavioral health programs offered by the State of California for families, teens, and young adults:

BrightLine for Parents and Kids ages 0-12

Soluna: Free, confidential mental health coaching for ages 13-25