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FPE Community Newsletter 09/20/23

October 02, 2024

FPE Community Newsletter 09/20/23 October 02, 2024

Principal's Message:

Greetings Forest Park Students and Families,

Content About West Sylvan Middle School Family Information Nights (updated as of 6:30pm tonight)-Principal Chapman (Lincoln High School) will join Dr. Hunt (Principal WSMS) each night to present to prospective WSMS Families:

  • Monday, January 27th: 6-7:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday, February 19th: 5:30-7 p.m.

    • informational session for families

    • possible parent panel

    • campus tours with our Packleaders

    • Pre-meeting Q&A about Accelerated Math:

      • How can my future 6th grader accelerate in math at WSMS?

        • answer: The process must begin in elementary school.

      • Where can I find more information about accelerated math?

      • What might qualify a candidate to be considered for application/testing?

        • answer: many considerations:

          • qualified candidate “exceeds grade level expectations” at the target grade level…this means, in considering a current 5th grader…are math skills “exceeding” (report card score exceeding) at 6th grade level right now?

          • does candidate request/seek out more difficult/rigorous math problems?

          • maturity level considered

          • behavior considered

          • social-emotional considered

More information can be found navigating through this link to the PPS TAG Department page.


Successful Schools Survey Extended Deadline- families have until Monday, December 16th to complete their Successful Schools Survey. Currently, we have 17 responses from families. I need to hear from more families please! Your voice and opinion matter to me. Please follow this link to take the survey before Monday.


Food Drive- a special message from Diane Genel (Jacqueline’s mother; and coordinator of Food Drive) referring to our embedded picture: “This is what generosity looks like! The boxes will be full on Thursday and my heart is full today! 💗🤟Thank you for your support/help in making this another successful food drive!”


Early Release- Next Wednesday, December 18th, students will be dismissed at 11:50am so Teachers/Staff may professionally develop.


Winter Break- begins Saturday, December 20th. We return Monday, January 6, 2025!


My EOP App- EOP is an Emergency App that PPS are recommending families, students and staff download to phones instructions link to My-EOP Mobile & Desktop Instructions (Student/Family Plan)


OBOB information from Carynne Drake - FPE OBOB Coordinator: We are excited to announce this year’s OBOB Dates - please mark your calendars!

Reminder: NO SPECTATORS allowed until the finals on 2/24. If you would like to attend the battles, we encourage you to sign up as a potential volunteer here. No guarantees, but I always do my best to match volunteers with their kids' battles (except moderators). I will send out a volunteer sign up in late January & will host a Virtual Volunteer Training on Wednesday 2/5/25 from 7-8pm

  • Wednesday 2/12/2025 - Pool Play #1

  • Wednesday 2/19/2025 - Pool Play #2

  • Friday 2/21/2025 - Bracket Play (begins single elimination)

  • Monday 2/24/2025- Semi Finals & Finals (in library - spectators welcome!)

If you’re new to OBOB, please know every team is guaranteed at least 3 battles. The first two rounds (pool play) are not elimination rounds. Then, bracket play will begin and if a team loses they are out, if they win they keep playing. Battles will take place during the school day (sometime between 11am-2pm).


TAG delays- TAG Families, please expect delays with TAG communication due to unforeseen staffing issues at district level. If you have a school level enquiry, please contact your teacher. Here is a list of our Forest Park staff, along with email addresses.


Arts Volunteers needed- Please consider signing up for Ms. Pugsley’s fun Visual Arts class. Here is the link. We love our volunteers. If you are unsure whether your background check is valid, please contact the office (503)916-5400.


Reminders-

  • Spring Softball Season, Lady Cards Softball Camp

    • Registration open since December 1st

  • Holiday Food Drive!

    • Thur, Dec 12th, packing food for pickup and delivery

  • Fox Assembly

    • Wed, Dec 18th at 8.05am in the Gym

  • Early Release

    • Wed, Dec 18th at 11.50am sharp

  • Winter Break

    • Fri, Dec 20th winter break starts at the end of the school day

    • Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 return to school from winter break

    • Email forestparkattend@pps.net with any attendance updates for your student(s), giving the student name, teacher name, dates and absence reason (vacation, illness, injury, family emergency, religious holiday/instruction, mental health day)


Thank you, Dr. Martini

Counselor Corner November 2024

Friends of Forest Park Elementary (FOFPE)

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Important FOFPE Links For This Week!


  • AUCTION TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

    • Join us for an Evening of Enchantment…. Our Spring Auction is Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Nines.

    • As they say, the early bird gets the worm! Buy your auction ticket before December 31, 2024 to get the early-bird discount price. Go HERE to purchase your auction ticket now!

    • We are collecting items for our live auction. We are looking for tickets to sporting events or concerts; destination giveaways (do you have a timeshare to share?); golf packages; wine-tasting packages; gift cards to restaurants; and other fun experiences. If you have something you’d be willing to donate, please email our auction chair, Cynthia at cynthiaglausi@gmail.com

    • Don’t have anything to donate but want to help in another way? We are also looking for people to host our parent and student experiences. Each year we have community experiences for our auction that allow our parents to socialize together and our children to have some fun. Want to host a party for adults or children? Email our auction chair, Cynthia at cynthiaglausi@gmail.com


  • Fall Drive: Only 3 more weeks left for us to budget for the new year! Every dollar we raise goes directly to our school and helps us set our annual budget. Our goal for our Fall Drive is $40,000, which will go toward school beautification, additional field trips, and classroom supplies. We are at $30,000 so far!

  • This week’s raffle surprise: DONATE any amount between 12/9 – 12/16 to be entered to win a $360 gift certificate to Big Al’s Bowling for a bowling party!



  • DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME? SEE BELOW!


  • Teacher and Staff Lunch 12/18: Please help us provide lunch for teachers and staff next Wednesday, December 18 for early release day. Please plan to drop off the food at the school by 11:45am on December 18th or contact Emily Busse about other arrangements. ekbusse@gmail.com




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


  • ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Winter sessions are enrolling now! Don’t miss out on some great after-school activities for your kids!

    • Winter Yoga: Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Forest Park Elementary. Grades K-5. January 9 - March 20. 11 classes for $264. Register now!

    • 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! 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.

      • Program Description: The theme for their upcoming program is LEGO Architects! Students will embark on a creative journey where they will explore the world of design and construction. Each week, students will be given a design prompt such as building the tallest tower, the strongest bridge, a fantastic castle, or a collaborative town. Students will work together to bring their architectural ideas to life.

      • Learning Objectives: Students will build and improve the durability of their structures using key elements such as foundations, supports, and strong shapes. Students will be able to build designs using the simple machines wedges and inclined planes. Students will understand and apply sustainability concepts including limited resources, renewable energy, and waste management. They will build solutions to real world problems

      • Collaboration and Soft Skills: Students work together to collaborate, test, and refine their designs. They will also practice explaining their build process, how their build relates to the daily theme, and ways to improve their design.

    • Electronic Music Club: Grades 2-5. Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm. January 7 – March 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. January 6 - March 17. Forest Park Elementary, room 120. Cost is $259 for winter session.

    • 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.

    • PNW WEBBY Dance Company: Grades K- 3; Wednesdays 2:45-3:30pm; Jan. 15 - April 9; $264 for 10 classes!

Aaron Martini
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