Mustang Weekly Corral
April 12, 2024
Mission Statement
Welcome to FORES!
If your child started school this week, welcome to FORES! Please check our website and Facebook page for previous campus newsletters that have a lot of important information. Our Parent Handbook is also linked toward the bottom of this page.
Good Things!
KSAT 12 Visits FORES!
Mrs. Salas’ 2nd grade class was selected by KSAT 12 for Science with Sarah! They did a lesson on blubber and experimented to see if it would help keep humans warm like arctic animals! Thank you Sarah and Dave! They had a blast and learned a lot!
24-25 School Registration Needed!
Thank you families! We are at about 650 completed form of about 730! Please continue to spread the word to register for next year.
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Thank you families for quickly taking care of this. Please help spread the word that all students returning need to re-enroll. Please also help spread that incoming PK-5th graders that are NEW to FORES also need to enroll as quickly as possible.
Please complete your registration for the 24-25 school year as soon as possible. Please give us a call if you need any assistance.
- ALL RETURNING students (including PK and walk-in speech) will register in Skyward. Please do this as soon as possible.
- Returning student registration is quick and only takes about 5 minutes if all of your information has stayed the same.
- Enrollment #s affects our teacher allocation #s for 24-25 & could be the difference between adding a teacher in the summer versus adding one in Sept.
- If you are unsure if you are returning, please go ahead and register so we have a place for your child(ren).
- If you are transferring to another BISD campus, please still register. We can transfer the enrollment to the new campus when the time comes.
- 5th grade families will also register. The tile will say 24-25 VMS registration.
- If you 100% not returning, please notify the front office and your homeroom teacher.
- Once you start the registration process, please don’t forget to “submit” on the final screen.
Reach out to us if you have any questions at 830-357-4800.
Closed Campus Days
All campuses will be closed to visitors/volunteers on the following days due to STAAR testing. This includes lunch times.
April 16
April 23
April 30
Counselor News from Mrs. Collins!
Calling All Cowboys
April sign ups for Cowboys on Campus volunteers are now live! This is open to any and all fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other FORES father figures. We have a variety of opportunities to serve on campus in a variety of different ways, before school, during the day, and after-school. Please visit the link below to find a spot (or two) that works for you. This is a great way for FORES children to see positive male role models engaged in their education. Please email Forespto.cowboysoncampus@gmail.com with any questions or for more information. Friendly reminder, all FORES volunteers must have a current background check on file with the district to volunteer. See below for link.
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA9A729A4F8C25-47759486-march#/
Background check: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzQ1Nzplbi1VUw==
PE Updates
Our 2Words Gameday character trait for the month is Patriotism: Showing love and commitment to your country. Scan the QR code to find out how you and I can work together to better develop these important character traits in our children.
Thank you for allowing us to teach your children. It is our great privilege!
Coach Stehling and Coach Rodriguez
PTO Updates
Strategic Planning Project Update
Waterman Construction has made a tremendous amount of progress on our Outdoor Classroom, The Barn, since breaking ground in February. If you've driven down Ralph Fair, chances are you've seen the top of the structure above the safety fencing. The team has completed the sitework, concrete, carpentry and roofing phases, and will be installing the weathervane, staining, and completing the site restoration phases shortly. We are on target to open this up to student and staff use in May! We want to thank the Waterman Construction team, led onsite by Allan Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent, for their excellent work and commitment to safety while on school grounds. We also want to thank the staff for the flexibility while construction has taken place. And finally, we want to thank our amazing FORES families for your years of effort helping plan and fund this strategic project. We look forward to cutting the ribbon on this beautiful structure soon!
Donations Needed to Fill Staff Mustang Munchies Cart
Spring has sprung and it is time to treat our teachers and staff to some treats to brighten their day! Collection for these items will run through Monday afternoon. Items can be brought to pickup, dropoff and also be brought to the office. To sign up to donate a snack item, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EA9A82C7-49008795-mustang#/
2024-25 FORES PTO Executive Board
Congratulations to the incoming 2024-25 FORES PTO Executive Board. We are so grateful to you for raising your hand to lead next school year.
President - Monica Ross
Secretary - Erin Cushman
Treasurer - Karie Huber
VP, Fundraising - Kiersten Wechsler
VP, Sponsorships - Bryce Warrington
VP, Programs - Jackie Peck
VP, Volunteers - Brittney Hogan
AVP (Spirit Sticks) - Joy Gates
Voss Bound Yard Signs - Extended Order Deadline
To ensure all 5th grade parents have the opportunity to purchase a 2024 Voss Bound Yard Sign, we have reopened the online store. You have until 10 a.m. on Monday, April 15 to purchase a sign. These will be delivered the first week of May. This will be the final deadline to order. Please visit https://vossbound2024-2.itemorder.com/shop/home/ and email forespto@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!
5th grade Slideshow Photos Needed
Attn: 5th Grade Parents...please submit a childhood photo of your student to be shown in a slideshow at the Promotion Ceremony on May 23. This can be a baby picture, toddler photo or any favorite photo of your student. Please make sure they are appropriate to share (i.e., no cute bathtub pics). If you have a Google account, you can submit via this form: https://forms.gle/BCVBmVU4VsZBRYYf7 If you don't have a Gmail account or would prefer to email, please send your student's name, teacher's name and ONE photo to forespto@gmail.com. We are asking all photos to be submitted by May 15.
Online Yearbook Order Deadline: May 1
Friendly reminder, Wednesday, May 1 will be your last day to order yearbooks online. Order here: https://www.balfour.com/texas/fair-oaks-ranch/fair-oaks-ranch-elementary-school
GRADE LEVEL WORKROOM HELP
If you're interested in volunteering in the campus workroom or helping out a specific grade level please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EA9A82C7-48586409-gradelevel
ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Avoid the crowds and preorder a 2024-2025 school supply kit from 1st Day School Supplies! These kits contain the exact supplies your child’s teacher has requested and will be delivered directly to the classroom. It’s easy, reasonably priced, and ensures your child has what they need (and the trusted name brand supplies you know and love!) Visit the link to order or to donate a kit to a child in need: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=100832
Update to See Something, Say Something
We have updated our See Something Say Something reporting system. Please note that, all reports are now confidential and no longer anonymous, however we will still protect your identity if you wish. This update is important to assist administration and law enforcement to investigate reports more efficiently. Please check out our updated PSA below: (Then paste this video link) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEcPbAMGPXg&t=4s
Upcoming Events
4/15-4/19 - National Volunteer Appreciation Week
4/15 - FORES Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
4/16 - STAAR 3rd-5th ELAR
4/17 - Future Ready Shirt Day
4/19 - 1st Grade Earth Day Event
4/23 - STAAR 5th Science
4/24 - Future Ready Day
4/24 - Administrative Assistant Day
4/25 - Kinder Celebration
4/30 - STAAR 3rd-5th Math
5/1 - Spirit Sticks at Lunch
5/1 - Future Ready Shirt Day
5/2 - Muffins with Mom A-M
5/3 - Muffins with Mom N-Z
5/6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/10 - All Pro Dads
5/22 - Field Day
5/23 - 5th grade Ceremony 9:00 am
5/23 - Last Day of School & Early Release at 11:35 am
Helpful Links
Progress Reports & Report Card Schedules
Launch
About Us
Website: www.boerneisd.net/FORES
Location: 29085 Ralph Fair Road, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, USA
Phone: 830-357-4800
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairOaksRanchES
Twitter: @FairOaksRanchES