"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."

~Audrey Hepburn

2/10- NO SCHOOL- Lincoln's Birthday

2/13- Board Meeting 6:00pm

2/17- NO SCHOOL- President's Day

2/19- Analy Counselor's visit 8th graders

2/25- FEF Meeting 5:30pm

2/26-2/28- 7/8th grade Overnight Field Trip

2/28- Yearbook Cover's due

Contact: Mary Champion | mchampion@scoe.org or Carolina Herrera | cherrera@scoe.org

Free Virtual Workshop for Parents and Caregivers. All offerings from 5:00-6:00PM. Available in English and Spanish. Please share with your community!

• Thursday February 20: Cannabis and the Adolescent Brain: Lessons from Neuroscience
• Thursday March 27: Conversations that Matter: Parenting in the Era of Cannabis
• Thursday April 17: Opioids and Fentanyl in Our Community: What You Need to Know
• Thursday May 22: Understanding and Supporting Youth Anxiety

Click here for more information and to register.

Contact: Rebekah Pope | rpope@scoe.org
Thursday | January 30 | 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday | February 25 | 8:30AM - 4:00PM

*Open to all caring citizens (parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other community members) who regularly interact with young people.*

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Sessions are $10 each, and space is limited.

Click the date to learn more and/or register: Jan 30, Feb 25.

Contact: Rebekah Pope | rpope@scoe.org or Mary Champion | mchampion@scoe.org
Thursday | May 15 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM (English and Español)

*Open to Sonoma County community members including parents, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about suicide prevention.*

QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is an educational program designed to teach caring citizens the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. QPR participants will recognize someone at risk for suicide, intervene with those at risk, and refer them to an appropriate resource. Participants receive a QPR booklet and wallet card as a review and resource tool that includes local referral resources.

Click here to view flyer.
Click the date to learn more and/or register: May 15 (English), May 15 (Español)

Free Mental Health Webinar Series for Parents and Caregivers

San Diego County Office of Education is hosting the Free Mental Health Webinar Series for Parents and Caregivers to Support the Youth in their Lives. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be provided. More information is available here in English or Español.

Parent/Caregiver Consultation Line
Receive 1:1 support and consultation with a mental health provider about your child's behavior or mental health. Services are free of charge, in English and Spanish. Call (707) 522-3241 or click here for more information and to register. **School employees, please share this flier with your families.

Sonoma County Mobile Crisis Response Teams
Click here for contact, hours, and coverage map information.

Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention
What I Wish My Parents Knew film screenings available for students and families from Tell My Story. Support for film screenings available, contact Dana Christian Lee at dana@tellmystory.org.

Fentanyl Awareness
The New Drug Talk shares resources for parents. Song for Charlie shares resources and videos for students and teachers (including classroom curriculum). Support for film screenings available, contact Christina Julian, christina@songforcharlie.org.

Behavioral Health Virtual Service Platforms for Families
BrightLife: Personalized support for California families with kids ages 0–12. Free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more.
Soluna: Free online, confidential mental wellness app for 13-25 years old. School site promotion support available, contact Bill Kirton at wkirton@kooth.com.

Discover Girl Scouts with us! Bring your family for a fun activity to “try out” Girl Scouts.

You’ll learn about Girl Scout opportunities in your community, and how to join or start a Girl Scout troop at Forestville Elementary School - Academy!

Monday March 10th 4:30-5:30pm in the library

The award-winning series, A Place of Our Own and its Spanish-language companion, Los Niños en Su Casa are talk shows designed for parents, grandparents, neighbors, care providers - anyone who takes care of young children. The series provides parents and caregivers of children 5 years and younger with practical advice on raising children who are socially, emotionally and physically ready to enter and succeed in school.

The programs are accompanied by extensive bilingual websites and hands-on workshops. Searchable by topic, information is available 24/7 at the websites www.aplaceofourown.org and www.losninosensucasa.org. The websites also include resource links and message boards, fully moderated by child development experts that enable parents and child care providers to interact with one another. The series have been honored with numerous awards, including the 2006 Peabody Award, considered the most selective and prestigious in the electronic media industry, Parents' Choice Awards for the series and website, the Japan Prize for Best Educational Web site, and a 2008 Daytime Emmy Nomination.

Hello 8th grade families

If you are interested in purchasing an 8th grade memory ad in the 2024/2025 Forestville School Yearbook, you can:

Go to this link ​and order, design, and pay for your ad online:
​https://adstore.shopyearbook.com/9983086
* The content of ​all yearbook ads must be approved by the administration. We reserve the right to change any part of your ad not considered suitable for a school publication.

​Contact Amy DeWitt at adewitt@forestvilleusd.org if you would like assistance with designing your ad or more information. You can also arrange to pay by cash or ​check if you prefer not to order online.
***Ads Due by 3/28/2025
See the attached flyer with ​examples and ideas of ad sizes and content limitations.

Hello Viking Families:

It’s that time of year again where we are looking for this year's yearbook cover. If your student is interested in submitting their artwork for this year’s yearbook cover contest here are the guidelines for their cover to be considered:

• Your cover must include: Forestville Union School District; 2024/2025

• Your name, grade, and teacher ON THE BACK!

• Your drawing should be on a vertical(portrait) 8”x10” piece of white paper

• You should use markers, crayons, or colored pencils. Make sure that you color darkly if you use crayons or colored pencils so it shows up. Consider tracing your lines with black marker. Make sure your text is at least an inch away from each side.

• Your artwork must be original and school appropriate. Administration has the final approval or denial regarding the appropriateness of the submitted artwork.

• You may not use anyone else’s art or concepts in your design. Absolutely NO brand names (Nike shoes, Starbucks cup, etc.)!

• Pictures Due by February 28th

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

Thursday 2/13- 5:00-6:00

Thursday 2/13- 3:00-4:00

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!

K/1- Gridley, Elijah

3rd- Mackenzie, Serenity

4th- Lila, William

5th- Hudson, June

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- Jomar, Atlantis, Isabelle

4th- Marcus, Evelyn, William

Middle School- Austin, Miguel, Xavier, Emma, Raul, Joselyne E

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