Greetings Black Forest Hills Community,

This week, our fifth graders had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a special performance from Cherokee Trail High School’s jazz choir! It was an inspiring experience to see these talented students, some who went to Black Forest Hills, share their passion for music, and it was a great reminder of the many opportunities available as students continue their educational journey.

Being involved in activities—whether it’s music, sports, dance, art, or any other extracurricular—plays a vital role in a child’s growth. Participation not only enhances academic success but also strengthens social-emotional well-being and builds lasting friendships. Finding something you love and staying engaged can make a big difference throughout school and beyond.

I encourage all of our students to explore their interests, try something new, and stay involved as they continue their education. The experiences they gain now will help shape their confidence, teamwork, and resilience for years to come!

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow and thrive!

Go Owls!

Brandon Tullio

Principal

We will be celebrating and exploring different cultures and we invite you to share your culture with us by hosting a booth. Booths are welcome to include- food (please list allergy information and ingredients), a craft, activity (ie. traditional dances), music, storytelling, presentation, or just general information on your culture! We hope to showcase as many cultures as possible so anything is welcome! Please see the link below to sign up for a booth.

If you cannot host a booth, we invite you to attend to learn and celebrate with us! Adult supervision is required and it is not a drop off event. During the event we will also be hosting a silent auction fundraiser with goodies and experiences from amazing local businesses. We look forward to seeing you there!

The district has compiled a list of resources for families, including food pantries, immigrant supports, language supports, mental and physical health resources, and supports for unhoused families.

Main Parking Lot Drop Off/Pick Up:

• Please do not park along the sidewalk areas (they are marked with red paint).

• If you walk up to pick up/drop off your child (like preschool or kindergarten), please park in a parking spot.

• Please follow the signs and “Please Pull All The Way Forward” and "Line Starts Here" when dropping off or picking up so we can move cars quickly through the line.

• Please do not get out of your car in the drop off lane as it disrupts the flow of traffic.

• Please do not turn left coming out of our parking lot during pick up and drop off as it is a hazard.

• Please have students exit on the passenger side of the car because there will be cars passing in the left lane.

• Once your student has exited the vehicle, please pull into the left lane to exit the parking lot. Parking On Glasgow:

• Please do not make U turns on Glasgow at anytime during the day as this is unsafe and against the law unless otherwise posted.

Bus Loop:

• There is no parking during drop off/pick up in the bus loop as we have four busses that need this space for safe parking, drop off and pick up.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our kids safe.

Thank you to everyone for keeping our community safe by not parking in the fire lane. We appreciate you!

We have updated the process to drop off student items Please see below for updated practice.

• Ring doorbell
• Office staff will let you in
• Fill out name slip and attach to item
• Leave item on appropriate table next to the check in kiosk in the vestibule (labeled Student Item Drop Off)
• Items will only be delivered at 10am and 2pm daily, so please plan accorndingly

Students will enter through door #9 (see map below) This is the same door they exit the lunchroom through for lunch recess. As a reminder, breakfast is served from 7:30 – 7:50. Thank you.

Breakfast in cafeteria 7:30am-7:50am

Doors open for all students at 7:50am

School Starts- 8:00

Kindergarten Lunch- 10:30-10:55 Recess 10:55-11:15

Grade 1 Lunch- 10:55-11:20 Recess 11:20-11:40

Grade 2 Lunch- 11:20-11:45 Recess 11:45-12:05

Grade 3 Lunch- 11:45-12:10 Recess 12:10-12:30

Grade 4 Lunch- 12:10-12:35 Recess 12:35-12:55

Grade 5 Lunch- 12:35-1:00 Recess 1:00-1:20

School Ends 2:45 M,T,TH,F

School Ends 1:45 W