FPE Community Newsletter 09/20/23

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

Important FOFPE Links For This Week!

• LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR SPIRIT WEAR!

• Spirit Wear: We have a spirit wear store for students, teachers and families that will be open until October 31 to place orders. This will be the only opportunity this year to get your gear so do it today! [password: fpe2024]

• THANK YOU for your incredible support and generosity! Our Fun Run raised $24,000 (excluding corporate matches). Donations came from 36 different states and 6 countries! Way to go everyone!

• And special congratulations to Madison Treadway, 4th grade in teacher Westlake’s class who was the winner of the 4 Blazer tickets in our Fun Run raffle! Congrats Madison and family!!

• Fall Drive: Happening now! 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. With our Fun Run funds of $24,000, and $2,000 additional funds we’ve already raised in our Fall Drive, we need $14,000 to reach our goal to fund all three of these important things!!

- We will be hosting a weekly raffle with a bunch of fun items to give away to anyone who donates during our drive. Stay tuned for details and DONATE HERE to help us reach our goal!

• DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME? SEE BELOW!

• Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Please help us organize the first-ever Forest Park Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on November 14, 2024 to honor the courage of Ruby Bridges, who was six years old when she became one of the first students to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960. Meet outside of Jim and Patty’s or at the top of the hill on Miller toward the back of the school at 7:40 a.m. to walk to school together! Special thanks to school counselor Ms. Wendi for organizing!

• School Beautification: Have you seen all the work that’s been done to our school garden?!? You should check it out! There’s still more work to do! If you’d 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!

• SAVE THE DATE!

• Get your sitter now…. Our Spring Auction is Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Nines. More details to come soon!

• Interested in helping with the auction or classroom art projects? Email our auction chair, Cynthia at cynthiaglausi@gmail.com

• 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.

• 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.

• 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