Forest Knolls Mustang Message
May 26, 2024
Dr. Taylor-Cox, Principal
Forest Knolls Elementary School
This Week's Mustang Message Includes:
Message from Dr. Taylor-Cox
End of Year Survey for Forest Knolls Parents/Caregivers
FKES Career Day and Spirit week
Message from Mr. Epps about Field Day
Enrollment Is Open for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten
Family Resources
PTA
Important Dates
Message from Dr. Taylor-Cox
This week we will celebrate diversity with the PTA sponsored “This is How We Do It Night” on Thursday evening. In previous years this event was called International Night. The PTA was inspired to rename our event based on the book, This is how We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World, by Matt Lamothe. We hope to see you on Thursday, May 30th at 6:45.
Message from Mr. Epps about Field Day
It is almost time for FIELD DAY! Field day will be on May 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather and has a water bottle. The students will need to bring a bag lunch. If you need to order one, just order lunch as usual that day. VOLUNTEERS will be needed. Be on the lookout for a sign-up sheet from PTA. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Epps.
Enrollment Is Open for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten
Prekindergarten and Head Start Registration Open for Income-Eligible Families
Children 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024, can register online or in person for the Prekindergarten and Head Start programs. Families must be income-eligible to apply.
Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2024, are eligible to register for kindergarten.
Family Resources
Mrs. Veronica Gonzalez, Forest Knolls Parent Community Coordinator, will share family resources throughout the year. Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez with questions, needs, or ideas at 240-740-4620 (office), 240-550-3254 (cell), veronica_gonzalez@mcpsmd.org (email).
The next Latina Coffee is June 4th at 3:30
Forest Knolls PTA
The next PTA Meeting is June 4th at 7:00 PM.
Mabel’s Labels 2024 Fundraiser
Celebrate Diversity: This is How We Do It Night May 30th 6:45-8:15
Message from the PTA: Are you interested in joining the board in one of our fun positions? Interested in adding a leadership role to your resume? Nominate yourself! Do you have a friend to nominate? Nominate them. Please send an email to Communications@fkespta.org to either nominate yourself, nominate a friend, or ask questions. We need to have a list of names by June 1, so please act today. We need to fill the following offices: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Scheduling Secretary, and the (2) MCCPTA Delegates.
Important Dates
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month & Jewish American Heritage Month
May 30 Grade 4 Field Trip
May 30 PTA Celebrate Diversity: This is How We Do It Night 6:45-8:15
May 31 Field Day
June 4 PTA Meeting
June 6 Instrumental Music Concert 7:00
June 7 Rain Date for Field Day
June 10 Grade 5 Promotion
June 11 Grade 5 Day of Fun & Service
June 11 End of Year Party for all families 6:00-8:00
June 12 Rain Date for Grade 5 Day Fun & End of Year Party
June 13 Grade 5 Clap Out
June 13 Early Dismissal and Last day of school for students