FPE Community Newsletter 09/20/23

October 02, 2024

Principal's Message:

Greetings Forest Park Students and Families,

Hispanic Heritage Month: FPE Students, Teachers, and Staff anticipate an exciting assembly next Tuesday (10/08) with Ali-Olé: "De Colores a Hispanic Music and Dance Journey" (linked). Please check out this program, description, and more information provided with your student by clicking on the link. Thank you for sharing this celebration.

Sign Up for our Forest Park Fun Run!: We’re only ONE week away from kicking off our Forest Park Fun Run fundraiser on Friday, October 18th ! We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together to reach our fundraising goals.

Get an overview of our fundraiser by clicking HERE!

Here is the Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:

💵Fundraising Goal: $25,000

🎁Fundraising Item: fun school events, capital improvements, teacher appreciation and student experiences

🎉Kickoff Date (in school): 10/08/2024

👟Event Date: 10/18/2024

All donations will be collected through our fundraising platform: www.MyBooster.com

How to Get Started on MyBooster.com:

Click “Sign Up”
Enter your School Name
Enter your Information
VERY IMPORTANT! Once you sign up, get started by sharing via Facebook, email and text!

Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!

Volunteer Training: Friday, October 4th 8:20am Library, there will be coffee!

Parking Lot Routine: Thank you for supporting our re-arranged Dismissal Routine (linked). Passenger loading & unloading curbside helps keep students from crossing in front or behind moving vehicles. Thank you for driving slowly and waiting with your car.

Lost & Found: Please write your students name on clothing and belongings so we can reunite lost items easily. Feel free to check Lost & Found at the beginning and end of the school day.

Visual Arts Volunteers: Ms. Pugsley is welcoming volunteers in her Art class. Please sign-up here (volunteer background check required for all volunteers)

Dates to Remember:

Volunteer Training - Friday, October 4th, 8:20-9am (School Library)
Site Council - Monday, October 7, 3:30-4:30 (School Library, 24-25 FPE Site Council Interest Form linked)
Ali-Ole Musical Performance for students - Tuesday, October 8th, 8.30-9.30am (Gym)
Boosterthon kick-off day - Tuesday, October 8th
5th Grade Field Trip - OMSI Planetarium & Light Show, Thursday, October 10th, 8.30am - 1.30pm
1st Grade Field Trip - OMSI Planetarium & Light Show, Thursday, October 10th, 9.00am - 1.30pm
Inservice Day - Friday October 11th, NO SCHOOL

Have a lovely evening, Dr. Martini

Counselor Corner October 2024

Resources

Attendance Matters: Attendance = School Success

Separation Anxiety: How can I help my child with separation anxiety?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Resources from Learning for Justice

Bullying Awareness Month: Is it Rude, Mean, or Bullying?

Friends of Forest Park Elementary (FOFPE)

Friends of Forest Park Newsletter! [read our entire newsletter HERE]

Important FOFPE Links For This Week!

DONATE to our FALL DRIVE here! We are launching our FALL DRIVE to raise money for field trips, our school garden, and teaching supplies. Please read our NEWSLETTER for more details about when we ask our community for donations during the year and what the money goes toward.

FUN RUN TIME! As part of our Fall Drive, we will be hosting the Forest Park Fun Run on October 18, 2024. Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 for fun school events, capital improvements, teacher appreciation and student experiences to benefit ALL students at Forest Park Elementary School.
Go to MyBooster.com to get your child registered now!

Click “Sign Up”
Enter your School Name [Forest Park Elementary]
Enter your Information

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME? SEE BELOW!

School Beautification: Parent volunteer Jenn Colbach is taking the lead on improving our school grounds and looking for folks to help! If you would like to help make FPE a more beautiful place to learn, please complete the form or reach out to Jenn directly: 415.310.0244

Lunch Recess Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer at recess.

Visual Arts Volunteer: Sign up to help our visual arts teacher in class.

Volunteer Form: Interested in learning what we do throughout the year and helping out with what interest you? Fill out our form!

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Want something fun for your child to do after school? Check out all the amazing programs offered to our students this fall!

Rose City Chess Club is Back! Grades: 2-5; Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm; September 11th - December 11th (They are happy to prorate for late joiners!)
Journey to STEAM: Registration is now open for the Journey to STEAM after-school program at Forest Park! Fall Term: October 4, 2024 to December 20, 2024; Winter Term: January 24, 2025 to March 21, 2025; Spring Term: April 11, 2025 to June 3, 2025. Time: Fridays 2:30 PM -3:30 PM. Location: Forest Park Elementary. Cost: $255 per term.
Music Club: Grades 2-5. Wednesdays 2:15-3:15pm. Sept 25- Dec 18. Sign up now!
Rock Dojo: Students will master epic riffs, boost their confidence, and become part of our Rock Dojo community. Grade K-5. Mondays 2:30 - 3:30. Sept 16 - Dec 16.
Shared Spark Arts Academy: Family-based performing arts experiences for parents and children. This fall they will be performing a musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.
After School Golf Multi-Sport Class (Golf, Volleyball, Lacrosse, & Pickleball) at Forest Park. Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. 10/03/24 - 11/14/24 at FPE
Yoga: Unfortunately, Yoga did not get enough kids registered for the fall program, but they hope to get more interest for winter. If you’re interested in signing your child up, contact Barbara Lee, Director of School Programs, 503.807.9720, www.yogaplaygrounds.com

ONLY 27 DAYS LEFT TO ORDER!

Spirit Wear: We have a spirit wear store for students, teachers and families that will be open until October 31 to place orders. Get your Forest Park spirit wear now! [password: fpe2024]