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Forest Knolls Mustang Message
June 9, 2024
Dr. Taylor-Cox, Principal
Forest Knolls Elementary School
This Week's Mustang Message Includes:
Message from Dr. Taylor-Cox Forest Knolls End of Year Celebration End of Year Survey for Forest Knolls Parents/Caregivers Enrollment for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Donate Today to the GIVE BACKpacks Campaign Family Resources PTA Important Dates
Message from Dr. Taylor-Cox
End-of-Year Celebration
Everyone is invited to the Forest Knolls End-of-Year Celebration on Tuesday, June 11th 6:00-8:00 PM. We will have a Moon Bounce, Obstacle Course, and Rock Wall. There will be food for purchase from Bangin BBQ (MENU) & Fred’s Ice Cream. There will be information about clubs and groups including the Yearbook Club, Rainbow Club, Fishing Club, and Safety Patrols.
End of Year Survey for Forest Knolls Parents/Caregivers
The End of Year Survey for Forest Knolls Parents/Caregivers will remain open until tomorrow, June 10th. Responses are confidential and will be used to improve our school's practices and policies. After you complete the survey you are invited to enter the Raffle to Win Chipotle Dinner delivered to your home.
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.
Donate Today to the GIVE BACKpacks Campaign
Help students in need by donating to the 13th annual GIVE BACKpacks campaign to purchase backpacks and school supplies for MCPS students. For as little as $20, you can provide a student with a backpack filled with supplies including, paper, crayons, pencils/pens, a pencil sharpener, binders, folders, and more.
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
Important Dates
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