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Learn more: Forest Elementary School

At Forest Elementary School, everyone is part of the pack! Learn more about the school today | Watch the video
 

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Individual focus. Limitless potential.
We inspire and educate all learners to develop their unique potential and positively impact their community.
 

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Belong to a community

We are committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student.
 

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Forest Elementary

Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to help our students reach their full potential.

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Melissa Jackson

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🎉 Get Ready for a Week of School Spirit at Forest Elementary! 🎉

🧦 Friday, March 21 – Down Syndrome Awareness Day: Rock Your Socks! 🧦
Time to mix it up! Wear your brightest, most colorful, and mismatched socks to show your support for Down Syndrome Awareness Day. This fun and simple act celebrates differences, promotes inclusion, and reminds us all to embrace individuality. Let’s sock it to awareness!

🦸‍♂️ Monday, March 24 – Super Hero Day 🦸‍♀️
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s YOU! Dress up as your favorite superhero or create your own superhero persona. Whether you’re rocking a classic cape or a brand-new hero look, today is all about courage, kindness, and making the world a better place. (No masks or replica weapons, please!)

🎨 Tuesday, March 25 – Tie Dye Tuesday 🌈
Let’s brighten up the halls with a splash of color! Wear your grade-level tie-dye shirt and show your school spirit in full, vibrant force.

Here’s the breakdown:

  • PK – Pink
  • K – Red
  • 1st – Orange
  • 2nd – Yellow
  • 3rd – Green
  • 4th – Blue
  • 5th – Purple

👩‍⚕️ Wednesday, March 26 – Career Day 🚀
What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor, teacher, astronaut, chef, artist? Dress up as someone from a career that excites you! Let’s celebrate all the amazing possibilities that the future holds. (Please make sure outfits are school-safe and appropriate.)

🐾 Thursday, March 27 – Animal Spirit Day 🐾
Let’s get WILD! Wear your favorite PJs, shirts, accessories, or anything animal-themed to celebrate. Whether you go full safari, cozy up in animal print, or rock some fun ears and tails, let’s make the school ROAR with spirit! 🦁🐯🐻

🌲 Friday, March 28 – Forest Gear Day 🌲
It’s time to rep our school spirit! Show off your Forest Gear and get ready for an adventure. Let’s end this spirited week strong!

We can’t wait to see all your amazing outfits and celebrate together! 

ChipotleFundraiser (PDF)

Hey Forest Families!

Our FINAL restaurant fundraiser is happening next week, and we need your help to make it the biggest and best one yet!

📍 Where? Chipotle in Crystal
When? Wednesday, March 19th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM

It’s super easy to support our school! Just show this flyer OR mention Forest Elementary at checkout, and a portion of your order will go towards our fundraiser.

Prefer ordering online? No problem! Use code 38EEQND when placing a mobile order for pickup, and your meal will still count toward our goal!

Let’s come together, enjoy some delicious food, and support our school! We can’t wait to see you there! 

Save those pennies! It's time for Forest's Penny wars!

It's that time again...time for our PENNY WAR! During the week of March 24-28 the student's will compete to see which grade can collect the most pennies. New this year...all grades will work together to sabotage the ENDERMAN in this Minecraft style competition. It's sure to be a battle to the end! Can the school band together to defeat the ENDERMAN? Which grade will collect the most pennies? Start saving your coins (and dollars) now, the game starts soon! More information to come.

🎉 Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! 🎉

The adventure begins! If your child is ready for Kindergarten, now’s the time to register! Don’t wait—secure their spot today!

Know a friend, neighbor, or family member with a future Kindergartener? Spread the word and invite them to enroll too!

🌟 Plus, we’re thrilled to offer Kinder Camp in August—a fun way to help our little learners start strong! More details to come soon!

📌 Click HERE to register now! Let’s get ready for an amazing year ahead! 

Budget Update 2024-25

Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch: I want to share some important information about recommendations that have been made and what the administration is still studying.

BoxTopsQRCodeFlyer (PDF)

Help raise money for your child’s education by doing your everyday shopping. Download the app and scan your receipts-it’s that easy!  Use this QR code to get started, because every box top counts! Click here to view QR Code! 

🎶🎤 Get Ready for Some Amazing Music! 🎶🎤

4th & 5th Grade Orchestra & Band Concert and 5th Grade Singers Concert
📅 When: March 13
Time: 1:00-1:45 PM & 6:30-7:15 PM
Prepare to be amazed as our talented 5th graders showcase their musical skills in an incredible performance you won’t want to miss! 🎶🔥

Join us for in supporting our young musicians! 🎸🎤👏

Summer Academic Program for K-5

Robbinsdale Area Schools is excited to offer its in-person summer academic program this year.

This camp-like offering has two different opportunities for students enrolled in the district -- one for elementary students in grades K-5, and another for middle school students in grades 6-8. Featuring small class sizes and no tests or worksheets, we think the summer academic program will spark your student's curiosity, while also allowing them to play games, get outside, and hang with friends.

K-5th Grade

This voluntary, in-person program is free and available to all students in grades K-5.

Summer Session
June 9-26, 2025 • Monday through Thursday
7:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

There will be no programming on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Free breakfast and lunch will be served.  

All students will attend Robbinsdale Middle School.

Registration is now open!

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