FR News 3/15/24

Message from Mrs. Stamer

I hope you have had an enjoyable week and have been enjoying some of the warmer weather. This year I have truly enjoyed getting to know Dr. Covino and having a chance to work with him. We are currently working on the District Strategic Plan and the energy and excitement around it thus far has been motivating. I am truly looking forward to what will come of this plan and getting started on bringing a new plan to life. Dr. Covino is looking to involve all stakeholders in some capacity. Please take some time and complete the survey to help provide input towards the development of the strategic plan.

Strategic Plan Survey: please click here.

In addition to this survey, another key source of feedback will be through the formation of a D102 Strategic Planning Committee. This committee, made up of approximately 60 people, will be a diverse group that includes parents, staff, community and business leaders from across our district. The committee's purpose will be to review the survey results and to offer additional feedback as they develop a recommended five-year plan. The Strategic Planning Committee will meet in the evening on April 10 and 11 to digest, discuss and develop priorities for D102 based on the data from this survey, information collected during community meetings and staff meetings and their personal experiences living and working in District 102.

If you would like to apply to be a part of the Strategic Planning Committee, Please submit your application through this link.

Thank you in advance for participating in this very important process! If you have any questions about this survey, or the strategic planning process, please contact Dr. Chris Covino - covinoch@district102.k12.il.us.

Message from Mr. Ontiveros

Today it was great to see our Roadrunners interacting in a variety of “green themed” and St. Patrick’s Day activities. After IAR testing for our 3rd-6th grades, it was a well deserved way to close out the week.

I also had a chance to do a read aloud in Ms. Huneryager’s class. The book we read was Alligator Baby by Robert Munsch. We made connections by sharing family baby stories and I shared a quick photo of our newborn son, Jack who came home from the hospital this week.

If you happen to be out and about this weekend to take advantage of the increased daylight, I hope you get a chance to enjoy quality time with those close to you.

Have a great weekend Roadrunner families!

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

Upcoming Dates to Remember

March 8-20 - IAR Testing (IAR Parent Letter)

March 11-April 9 - Ramadan
(We offer a food free place for students that are fasting during lunch. Please email Mrs. Mirandola at mirandolare@dist102.k12.il.us to coordinate.

March 21 - PTO Talent Show Evening Performance

March 25 - March 29 - Spring Break NO SCHOOL

April 1 - No School for Students

Tomorrow - Come Support the Cub Scout Pack 66

"Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser"

Curriculum Corner

Forest Road 1st graders have been hard at work doing research to create their very own nonfiction books. Students have been doing research on an animal of their choice using a variety of sources including Pebble Go. Pebble Go is a great resource for 1st graders as it allows text to be read to them which allows for more student independence. The instructional focus has been on nonfiction text features, finding the main idea and key details, and creating a sense of closure.

Parking Reminders

Please do not park in the Barnsdale School parking lot for drop-off, pick-up, and when dropping off items during the day. Thank you!

Safe School Tip Line

In our continuing effort to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment, District 102 provides each school with an online Safe School Tip Line found on the District and School websites. The Tip Line can be found on a tab located on the District or School homepage. Reports made to the tip line are reviewed and addressed during official school hours, typically within 24 hours of notification. Information provided in the tip line is kept confidential and handled on a case-by-case basis.

Summer School Information

March Lunch Menu

Arbor Management has changed the way it delivers monthly lunch menus to D102. You will now have the ability to click on a link and view the lunch menu and any changes it may have on a daily basis.

Follow this link and instructions to view the lunch menu:

La Grange Elementary School District 102 | My School Menus

Bus Routes 23-24

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.

PTO Corner!

PTO Website: https://forestroadpto.org

PTO Newsletter: HERE

https://mailchi.mp/b05a237370c4/your-pto-news-letter-is-here-15524589

Questions? Email PTO Co-Presidents:

Arlene Avalos: aavalos86@hotmail.com or Christine Zmuda ckzmuda@gmail.com

6th Grade Families

We have about 3 months left for our 6th graders at Forest Road!

We are currently planning the 6th Grade party, scheduled for May 17, and are looking for baby pictures of our 6th graders to be included in a slideshow!

Please send a baby picture (newborn-12 months preferably) of your student for the slideshow to fr6thgraders2024@gmail.com

Please add your student's name on the subject line. Also, if you have group photos of school events please include those.

Deadline for submission is April 1, 2024.

For questions, please email Arlene Avalos-Gomez @ aavalos86@hotmail.com or Laura Dunn @ eriklauradunn@outlook.com

Multicultural Night

You are invited to join us in celebrating the many cultures that make up the Forest Road School Community!

On Thursday, April 18 from 6:00p-7:30pm we will have a wonderful evening learning about and sharing different cultures. We will also have performances from different organizations and a variety of ethnic foods to sample!

We need as many families as possible who would be willing to set up a display table to represent their country of origin or culture. Come share what makes your ethnicity or culture interesting and unique! Also, feel free to sign up for a country that has already been chosen - it will be lovely to see how families celebrate the same culture differently!

Not sure what to display? Some samples of items that have been displayed in the past: food/candy, recipes, statues, dolls, currency, clothing, music, games, art, postcards, books, jewelry, and pottery. This is your display, you can be as creative as you’d like!

Please go to Multicultural Night to sign-up to host a table and for more information about this exciting event!
Any questions? Email Karine Otten at karineotten@gmail.com. Looking forward to this exciting event!

Bingo Night Coming Soon!

SAVE THE DATE! April 5th at Forest Road School. More details coming soon!

Yearbook Order Information

Order your 2023-24 Yearbook now!
TreeRing Yearbook Order Info
If needed, the school code for Forest Road is 1014609993964535

Park Patriot 2024 Summer Basketball Camp

Community Corner

Pack 66 Hosting Spring Pet Food and Supply Drive

Cub Scouts Pack 66 is also proud to launch their Spring Pet Food and Supply Drive. We are collecting much needed pet food and supplies for Gypsy Cats NFP and Magnificent Mutts Rescue.

Supplies needed include dry and wet food, treats, toys, litter, scratching posts/pads, newspaper, and paper towels. The animals would also appreciate new or pre-loved blankets and towels - something to consider when Spring cleaning!

The collection will be for the month of March, ending March 31st. Porch drop-offs can be made at 505 Beach Avenue in La Grange Park or at All Saints Church in Western Springs (4370 Woodland Ave, in the outdoor bench).

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelley Eckmayer (keckmayer2395@gmail.com or 847-445-2395).

Community Park District Spring Break Camp

We have you covered for your upcoming breaks!

Spring Break Camp is back this year, with more fun, more games, and an in-house field trip! Dates run 3/25-3/28, there are full and half day options available. While you're at it, don't forget to register for Summer Camp!

Space is limited; don't miss out on the summer fun.
www.communityparkdistrict.org