FR News 8/25/23
Message from Mrs. Stamer
What an Awesome first couple of days of school! This is my 6th year at Forest Road and my 4th year as the principal. This year was the smoothest arrival and dismissal I have seen. On the first day, students arrived, found their lines and were ready to enter the building at the first bell. At the end of the day, students were packed up, ready to go and dismissed safely. During the first few days of school I had a chance to visit all of the classrooms. Students were smiling and eagerly waving as I entered the room. I heard classes going over routines, students and teachers sharing summer stories, classes reviewing expectations and setting working agreements. Students were engaged and excited to be in school. I’m looking forward to all the wonderful days we have together!
This year we are re-establishing our Forest Road School Agreement and classes have been and/or will be taking time to discuss the meaning of each part of the agreement. We recite the agreement each morning after the pledge of allegiance. Here is the agreement…
School Hours & Lunch Hours
8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Lunch Hours: 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Wednesday
Lunch Hours: 10:55 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | Wednesday
Important Dates to Remember
August 27th - Launch Into Scouting Event hosted by Cub Scouts Pack 66 (4pm-6pm - flyer below)
August 30th - PTO "Back to School Bash" 5pm on the blacktop
September 4th - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 5th - Picture Day
September 5th & 6th - Curriculum Nights
23-24 Bus Routes and Schedule
Car Rider Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines
Guidelines will remain the same as last year:
Please do not park, drop off or pick up on Homestead between Monroe and Jackson.
August Lunch Menu
Before & After School Care Info.
Forest Road offers two different before and after school programs. Although they run independently from us, they are serviced here in our school. Below is the contact information for BASE and Right At School:
BASE: Leanna Hartung - Manager LeannaHartung@pdlg.org
Right At School: Chelsey Mazariegos - Area Manager chelsey.mazariegos@rightatschool.com
Right at School and BASE drop off security reminder:
Parents when you drop off your child off at Right at School or BASE and for some reason need to walk your child into the building, please then exit the building immediately after dropping off. Please do not take your child to the classroom or go to the classrooms on your own to drop off or pick anything up. I appreciate your attention to this.
Join the PTO
PTO Website: https://forestroadpto.org
Questions? Email PTO Co-Presidents:
Arlene Avalos: aavalos86@hotmail.com or Christine Zmuda ckzmuda@gmail.com
Athletics - CPCFRO
CPCFRO is an athletics program within District 102 that introduces volleyball and basketball to 5th and 6th graders. The program's goal is to introduce the basic skills of each sport, get the children excited about playing, and allow for the inclusion of all kids in our district. All the teams within CPCFRO (Congress Park, Cossitt, Forest Road, and Ogden) are coached by parent volunteers, and the games are refereed by IHSA referees. While we keep score during the game, we do not keep track of wins/losses... the focus is strictly instructional and for the kids to HAVE FUN!! Each team will play 7-8 games and receive a team shirt. The cost to participate is $40/player. The fall session is September to November with 5th and 6th grade girls playing basketball and 5th and 6th grade boys playing volleyball. Registration will be able September 1st-15th. A link to registration will be sent thru email and on a future PTO newsletter.
Cub Scouts - Pack 66 "Launch Into Scouting" Event
Back to School Bash
Spirit Wear Sale - Order by September 1st
Visit the store to place your order. Orders are due by September 1st.
Forest Road Spirit Wear Store