"It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it."

~John Burroughs

12/6- Sees Candy Fundraiser money due

12/6- Giving Tree Gifts due

12/12- Special Board Meeting 5:30pm in the Multi

12/13- Board Meeting 4:00pm in the Library

12/17- FEF Meeting 5:30pm

12/23/2024-1/6/2025- Winter Break- NO SCHOOL

Hello, Viking Families:

**Update** We still have tags available. Stop by any time to pick out a tag!

It’s that time of the year again, Forestville School’s Annual Giving Tree! Every year we coordinate a gift "tree" for those students and families who may need a little extra support for the holidays. There is a tree in the main office lobby with ornaments on it stating anonymous children’s ages and sizes on them. The ornaments will also have gift recommendations on the back. All gifts will need to be purchased and returned to the main office unwrapped by December 6th.

If you have any questions about how to best help our students and families have a wonderful holiday, please contact Amy DeWitt at 707-887-2279 or adewitt@forestvilleusd.org.

Wishing you all a safe and joyous holiday season!

We will host our annual Giving Tree wrapping party December 11 and 12. If you are interested in participating in the wrapping party please click the link below.

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 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!

1st- Blake, Chase M

5th-Rosie, Jason

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- Colten, Jett, Zoe

4th- Zoe, Quinn, Max

Middle School- Brayden, Baylee, Mia, Bella, Jonathan, Karlee

Monday 12/2- TECH 3:00-7:00

Tuesday 12/3- TECH 2:00-6:00

Wednesday 12/4- TECH 3:00-7:00

Thursday 12/5- TECH 3:00-7:00

Friday 12/6- Opening Night 6:30pm

Saturday 12/7- Showtime 6:30pm

Sunday 12/8- Showtime 1:00pm

Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti, and a Christmas hog named Buster, and you've got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening of holiday cheer. Into this world comes Jamie, a city kid who has run away from home and traveled as far as his money will take him. At first he thinks this town's inhabitants are "nuttier than fruitcakes," but soon he comes to admire, appreciate, and adore this nutty little town. A moving story of alienation, understanding, and reconciliation, Fruitcakes provides audiences with a heaping helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer.

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