"The good man is the friend of all living things."

~Mahatma Gandhi

10/2-10/4- Minimum days 12:30- Parent/teacher conferences

10/9- Walk and Roll to School- meet at Youth Park, 7:50am departure

10/10- Challenge Day- Middle School

10/14- NO SCHOOL

10/24-10/25- 6th grade Westminster Woods Overnight trip

10/25- Bat Lady visits

10/28- Bicycle Rodeo- 4th/5th grades

10/31- Harvest Fair

11/1- NO SCHOOL

Analy High School is offering our 8th Grade students an opportunity
to shadow with one of their campus host students. This is for students and
families who are deciding on which High School to attend 2025-26.
The following dates are available for shadow days: 9/30, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/9.
Please sign up!
Parent/Guardian Contact:
Sandra Jones (707) 824-2319

***NOTE: This replaces the spring group trip.***

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

Dear Parents,

We are excited to introduce the West Sonoma County Consortium, a collaborative initiative serving students with extensive needs across nine districts in our region: Oak Grove, Twin Hills, Sebastopol Elementary, Harmony, Forestville, Montgomery, Monte Rio, Fort Ross, and Guerneville. Our mission is to provide tailored support to ensure that all students can thrive in their educational environments and be included in the general education setting to the maximum extent possible.

Meet Our Team

We are proud to have dedicated educators at the helm of our programs:

- **Libby Irving** serves as our Inclusion Specialist, bringing expertise in accessible curriculum design for all students and strengthening the school experience and culture through inclusion.

- **Amber Muniz** teaches our Transitional Kindergarten to 1st-grade students, bringing a passion for early childhood education.

- **Maureen Oesterle** instructs students in 2nd to 5th grade, focusing on creating an engaging and supportive learning atmosphere.

To further enhance our programs, we have a wonderful team of behavior assistants:

**For TK-1:**

- Annie

- Taira

- Lissa

**For 2-5:**

- Christine

- Christina

These exceptional individuals work closely with our teachers to support our students’ diverse needs and foster a positive learning environment.

Service providers you may also see on campus:

Marisa Ayala, APE teacher

Kelly Heidtke, School Psychologist

Karl Pflugrath, Occupational Therapist

Mandie Reece, Speech/Language Pathologist

Ashley Hollingsworth, Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant

A Message from the Director

I am Sarah Zils, the Director of the West Sonoma County Consortium. My goal is to ensure that our students receive the highest quality of support and education in the least restrictive environment. I am here to answer any questions you may have about our programs and how we serve our community.

Get in Touch!

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Consortium, please feel free to reach out to me directly at szils@wscuhsd.org. We value your involvement and look forward to fostering a supportive community together.

Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,

Sarah Zils

Director

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!

K- James, Harper

K/1- Zachary, Sole

1st- Asher, Elizabeth

2nd- Meadow, Alondra

3rd- Abby, Leah

5th- Inara, Brooke

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- Meadow, Walker, Larry

5th- Javier, Louie, Devin

Middle School- Freddy, Kayla, Isabella, Xavier, Alta, Daphne

Tuesday 10/1- 3:00-4:00, 6th grade only - CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT

Thursday 10/3- 3:00-4:00, 8th grade only

Thursday 10/3- 3:30-4:30

TBD

Monday 9/30- 3:00-4:00

Wednesday 10/2- 12:30-2:00

Friday 10/4- 12:30-1:30 (Mack and Jamie ONLY)

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