FPE Community Newsletter 04/30/2025
April 30, 2025
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month: The Portland Public Schools Board of Education recognizes May as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, strongly encouraging our staff and community to observe, recognize, and celebrate the culture, heritage, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders to our country, our state, our cities, and our schools. Read more from the link here:
File_ Resolution 7101 - Recognize May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.pdf
Paws for Applause Award: Students, you voted for “Dress in your best & fanciest clothes”. We will do this on Friday, May 2nd!
Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's our chance to show our amazing teachers just how much they mean to us! To help celebrate, we've placed donation boxes around the school. We're collecting small gifts, treats, thank-you notes, and other tokens of appreciation to surprise our teachers throughout the week. Every contribution helps make our teachers feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Let’s come together to say THANK YOU to our Forest Park educators who make a difference every day!
Upcoming Events:
5/1/25: 4th Grade field trip to Link-Up Concert at Arlene Schnitzer - Thursday, May 1st, bus departs at 8.45am
5/2/25: Students - dress in your fanciest and nicest clothes!
4/30 & 5/1: WSMS Arts Nite - 4/30 & 5/1
5/3/25: WSMS Work Party
5/5/25: Last day to order a Yearbook for delivery to school
5/14/25: MVP Dancers at Forest Park on Wednesday, May 14th at 1.45pm
5/15/25: Fire Drill on Thursday, May 15th at 8.45am
5/15/25: 4th grade experience in the Library from 2.30pm to 4.30pm - with thanks to 4th grade parents
5/15/25: Connect to Kinder event at Forest Park for incoming students and families
5/15 to 5/17: WSMS Drama Presents “Matilda the Musical” 5/15–5/17
5/16/25: 5th grade West Sylvan Middle School tour on Friday, May 16th - buses depart at 9.00am
5/19/25: 3rd grade field trip - Portland Urban Walking Tour, Monday May 19th - bus departs at 9.00am
5/21/25: Fox Assembly at 8.10am
5/21/25: EARLY RELEASE at 11.50am
5/22/25: Art Night at Forest Park from 5.30pm to 6.30pm
5/26/25: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
5/29/25: 5th grade field trip to BizTown - buses will depart at 8.15am
5/30/25: Spring Carnival! More details to follow
Check the Lost & Found Our Lost & Found is overflowing! We’ve collected many valuable items, including coats, sweaters, hoodies, eyeglasses, and water bottles. Students are encouraged to check the Lost & Found to claim anything they may have misplaced. Weather permitting, we’ll place a cart in the front porch area to make it easier for parents to look through items during pickup or drop-off.
Save the Date: Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!
On Thursday, June 5th, Forest Park staff are delighted to host a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in the Library to honor and thank all those who have generously given their time this year. If you'd like to attend, please see the sign-up sheet in the office the next time you visit.
Also happening on June 5th—Field Day at Forest Park. It’s sure to be a fun-filled day for our students and a wonderful celebration of school spirit. Mark your calendars—we hope to see you there!
PPS Proposed Budget Notices Dr. Armstrong (PPS Superintendent) shared copies of the budget proposal earlier this week. For your convenience, here are both volumes:
Unaccompanied Minor “Wellness Checks”: Know What is Happening and Know Your Rights! website link provided through PPS
Community Information Space
Italicized items are new.
Camps, Classes, & After School Programs:
Portland Parks Teen Nature Team (Saturdays, then weekdays in summer)
VIBE PDX Spring Break & Summer Art & Music Camps (Mar. 3, Mar. 24-28, Jun. 16 - Aug. 29)
USTA Spring Tennis Afterschool Zone at Maplewood (Apr. 8 - May 13)
Portland Parks & Rec Teen Force at SW Community Center
VIBE of Portland Music & Digital Art Classes for Kids
Portland Parks & Rec Environmental Education Nature Field Trips (flyer for teachers)
Other Opportunities:
Community Transition Project Spring Plant Sale (Saturdays, Apr. 12, Apr. 26, May 10)
City of Portland is recruiting for the Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA) (Apply by Apr. 14)
AFS Intercultural Programs: Host an Exchange Student
Summer Camps:
PCC Summer Teen Program (schedule online Apr. 25, registration opens May 28)
OSU Summer Reading Program (Jun. 14 - Aug. 16, 2025)
Cognizart 360Arts Summer Camps (Jul. 7-11, 14-18, & 21-25, 2025)
VIBE PDX East Winds Band Camp (Jul. 21-25, 2025, recorded audition due Jul. 10)
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)
Vaccinations, Health & Wellness:
Multnomah County Student Health Center Immunization Catch-Up Reminder
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):
Community Information Space
Italicized items are new.
Camps, Classes, & After School Programs:
Portland Parks Teen Nature Team (Saturdays, then weekdays in summer)
VIBE PDX Spring Break & Summer Art & Music Camps (Mar. 3, Mar. 24-28, Jun. 16 - Aug. 29)
USTA Spring Tennis Afterschool Zone at Maplewood (Apr. 8 - May 13)
Portland Parks & Rec Teen Force at SW Community Center
VIBE of Portland Music & Digital Art Classes for Kids
Portland Parks & Rec Environmental Education Nature Field Trips (flyer for teachers)
Other Opportunities:
Community Transition Project Spring Plant Sale (Saturdays, Apr. 12, Apr. 26, May 10)
City of Portland is recruiting for the Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA) (Apply by Apr. 14)
AFS Intercultural Programs: Host an Exchange Student
Summer Camps:
PCC Summer Teen Program (schedule online Apr. 25, registration opens May 28)
OSU Summer Reading Program (Jun. 14 - Aug. 16, 2025)
Cognizart 360Arts Summer Camps (Jul. 7-11, 14-18, & 21-25, 2025)
VIBE PDX East Winds Band Camp (Jul. 21-25, 2025, recorded audition due Jul. 10)
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)
Vaccinations, Health & Wellness:
Multnomah County Student Health Center Immunization Catch-Up Reminder
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):
