FR News 9/8/23

Message from Mrs. Stamer

This week we had our Curriculum Nights for all grade levels as well as Parent/Principal Nights. It was so nice to see so many families here. Thank you for joining us.

As the year continues on, you will continue to get newsletters from the classroom teachers as well as from me. We will do our best to keep you informed on what is happening at Forest Road, but as always, if you have any wonders or questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

I realize after school family schedules don’t always work with evening school events, so for those of you who weren’t able to make it to one of the Principal/Parent nights, I am including a link to the slide presentation.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Principal/Parent Night Presentation

Message from Mr. Ontiveros

Happy Friday Forest Road Families

Thank you for coming out to support our students during our curriculum nights this past Tuesday and Wednesday. During our principal/parent presentation we touched on the value of teamwork and there was certainly evidence of that collaborative effort this week.

In a spotlight on SEL, I’m passing along an idea that was shared with me for a virtual calm room. A virtual calm room can be set up with a single page word document or sheet (Google Doc, Word, Google Sheet, etc.) Desired category headings can be created (Animals, Games, Mindfulness, etc.) with links to online pages or videos designed to create a calming effect. Using an image with the link can add to visual appeal. The page can then be added to a phone, tablet, or laptop device when needed in the future.

Below are examples of ideas that can be added to a virtual calm room:

Hopefully this idea can help for a time when a break or a calm down is needed. As always, please feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions or thoughts.

Have a great weekend!

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

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.

September 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.

PTO Corner!

PTO Website: https://forestroadpto.org

PTO Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/f132059da8a4/your-pto-news-letter-is-here-15523081

https://mailchi.mp/babe65808b4d/your-pto-news-letter-is-here-15523089

Questions? Email PTO Co-Presidents:

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

ART ENRICHMENT:

If you'd like to get more involved in the classroom, you can sign up to teach an Art Enrichment Lesson. Our PTO has provided pre-made lessons and all needed supplies. No art experience necessary. Sign up here: Art Enrichment at Forest Road.

HEAD ROOM PARENT

There are still a few homerooms that do not have a head room parent. Go to this Sign-Up Genius link and see what the role entails:

Head Room Parent 23-24

Athletics - CPCFRO

CPCFRO Athletics is an organization that operates as a Non-For-Profit within LaGrange School District 102. We organize and manage basketball and volleyball leagues for the district's 5th and 6th grade boys and girls. Our program introduces the basic fundamental skill sets needed to transition to competitive leagues that start in Junior High. In addition to the physical skill sets, CPCFRO Athletics promotes good sportsmanship and team building.

This league is an inclusive organization that provides an environment for any child that wants to learn the game. The cost for each season is $40 per student. The fall season runs from mid-Sept through mid-Nov and the winter season runs from mid-Jan through mid-Mar. Each team will play 7-9 games depending on the number of teams and gym availability. Coaches are always needed so please consider coaching your child this year!

All participants including coaches, referees, scorekeeper and hall monitors need to register online. Please contact your school representative if you need assistance with registration.

Forest Road Intramurals - Grades 4-6

PUSHCOIN LINK HERE

Please contact Mr. Thomas or Mrs. Roche thomasjo@dist102.k12.il.us, rochema@dist102.k12.il.us if you have questions.

Fall Running Club

Running Club is back beginning Friday, September 8 at lunch recess.

Please sign up with the following link if your child is interested in participating. Please fill out a separate form for each child that will be participating.

Order your Yearbook! Early Discount

Order your 2023-24 Yearbook before October 31st and save 10%!
See the flyer for all the details on how to order your yearbook.
¡Vea el folleto para obtener detalles sobre cómo pedir su anuario!

TreeRing Yearbook Order Info

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