FPE Community Newsletter 01/22/2025
January 22, 2025
Greetings Forest Park Students and Families,
Happy Wednesday! Sunshine, cold weather, wear warm clothes! Fortunately, since we've returned from winter break, our arrivals, recesses, and dismisals have experienced sunny, albeit cold weather! We have an upcoming Winter Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, February 5th (rain or shine; weather channel link). Reminder, no school next Monday and Tuesday for teacher grading and professional development.
Report Cards PPS provides guidelines to families about report cards. You may access Quarter 2 Report Cards through ParentVue starting Friday, January 31st. Here is a copy of directions: “Viewing Elementary Report Card in ParentVUE”.
Cell Phone Ban Thank you FPE Students and Families; we currently practice the policy of “Off-And-Away-All-Day”. The link takes you to the recently board-adopted district policy, set to begin districtwide fall 2025. We will continue enforcing this policy within Forest Park presently, thank you.
Immunization exclusion date is February 19th, 2025. If your student is affected by this policy, you will have received an email from our School Health Assistant (SHA), and communication from me. You will also receive an official letter from MESD containing state mandated exclusion information for your student. Multnomah County Student Health Center Immunization Catch-Up Reminder
Illness during the winter months. We often see an increase in illness, and we want to remind you of how you can manage illness and work to prevent the spread of contagious diseases to keep everyone safe and healthy. The Oregon Health Authority reports that illnesses such as Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and respiratory viruses have been on the rise. Additionally, other illnesses like norovirus tend to increase as temperatures drop. Since it's often difficult to identify the exact viruses causing illness, we can help minimize the spread of illness with simple measures such as staying home when sick, practicing regular hand washing and sanitizing, covering coughs, staying up to date with vaccinations, and wearing masks when appropriate.
When leaving a voicemail on the Attendance Line (503)916-5400 or emailing forestparkattend@pps.net please give your student name, teacher name, reason for absence - illness, injury, vacation, appointment etc.
Reminders and School Links:
Grading Day
Monday, January 27th - No school for students
Planning Day
Tuesday, January 28th - No school for students (next Planning Day 4/7/25)
Fox Assembly - Wednesday, January 29th at 8.10am
Winter Walk & Roll to School Day
4th Grade: Black History Month presentation - Friday, February 7th from 1.15pm to 2.15pm in Library and Portable 6
President’s Day
Monday, February 17th - Schools and offices closed; No school for students *(possible snow day make-up: 2/17, 6/11, 6/12, 6/13)*
OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books) - All volunteers must have completed volunteer background check *(email forestparkattend@pps.net to check your volunteer status if unsure)*
OBOB Pool Play #1: Portable 5 + Portable 6
Wednesday, February 12th from 11.00am - 2.15pm
OBOB Pool Play #2: Portable 5 + Portable 6
Wednesday, February 19th from 11.00am - 2.15pm
OBOB Bracket Play: Portable 5 + Portable 6 + Library + Hallway
Friday, February 21st from 11.00am - 2.15pm
OBOB Semi Finals + Finals: Library
Monday, February 24th from 12.30pm to 2.15pm
Vision & Hearing Screening - Friday, February 28th from 8am to 2.15pm in the Library (two background checked Volunteers needed to cover full day or partial shifts - please sign up HERE!)
Vision Screening for K, 1, and 3 grades
Hearing Screening for Kindergarten + 1st graders ONLY
Spring Auction Gala!- Join us at The Nines on Saturday, March 15th, at 5:00PM for an evening of elegance. Enjoy your students' stunning artwork, celebrate our vibrant and supportive community, and raise a glass in support of our wonderful school!
The Lincoln Youth Baseball Spring 2025 season is right around the corner and students at Forest Park Elementary are invited to the LYB Showcase on Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Lincoln High School. The Showcase event is a casual event for new and returning players who are interested in trying out baseball and shaking off the winter dust. Join us for wiffle ball, batting and other stations with other players and their families.
Register for this free event at lincolnyouthbaseball.com. Bring your own or use the league’s equipment.
PPS District information, links and support
Summer Camps:
Cognizart 360Arts Summer Camps (Jul. 7-11, 14-18, & 21-25, 2025)
OSU Summer Reading Program (Jun. 14 - Aug. 16, 2025)
Preschool Programs:
Multnomah Early Childhood Program Peer Preschool Classes
(Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali) (Korean) (Arabic) (Persian)Portland Parks Preschool 2024-25
Community Events & Information:
Multnomah County: Common Application
City of Portland: 311 Non-Emergency Hotline
(Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali)
Multnomah County: Free Community Vaccination Clinic (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
(English) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali)Multnomah County: Student Health Centers (fliers in English, Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese):
Camps, Classes, & After School Programs:
Cognizart 31st Annual Young Artists Debut! Concert & Showcase (apply by Feb. 3 – Deadline extended)
USTA Tennis Afterschool Zone at Maplewood (Jan. 14 - Feb. 25)
Portland Parks & Rec Teen Force at SW Community Center
VIBE of Portland Music & Digital Art Classes for Kids
Thank you, I hope you enjoy a lovely evening, Dr. Martini
