Forest Elementary
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School News
Greetings Forest Families!
Thank-you to all the families that joined us for conferences these past 2 weeks. It was great to see so many families join us to hear the great progress students are making!
Please continue to have your child work on Lexia each evening at home. Students can only access it on their school device. This is their homework each evening.
We have completed our school wide tie-dye project! Thank-you families for sending in a white t-shirt. Students will wear their shirts for the 1st time on Tuesday for our Wellness Spirit Week. See the details for each day below. Tie-dye shirts will stay at school for future events, students will bring them home the last day of school in June.
Next week is the last week of school before spring break and we have some fun things planned:
1. Wellness Spirit Week:
Monday: Jersey or Hat Day
Tuesday: Tie-Dye or Rainbow
Wednesday: Comfy or Green
Thursday: Future Self or Purple,
Friday: Heart or Red Day (see below for details)
2. 3nd Annual Rock Paper Scissors Tournament:
Classroom brackets start on Monday with the school wide bracket starting on Wednesday. Maybe practice this weekend by doing a family bracket at home and see who is the Rock Paper Scissor champion in your family!
3. Penny Wars - PTO Fundraiser:
It's time to find that extra change laying around and bring it in for the PTO fundraiser. Let's see which grade level wins! See details in section below.
Yearbooks: Deadline for ordering your Forest yearbook is April 14th - Please reserve your copy HERE!
Thanks for your support and partnership Forest families and let's make it a great last week of 3rd Quarter!!
Mrs. Jackson, Principal
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 is spring break. School will not be in session, but district offices are open through Thursday, March 28. Monday, April 1 is a non-school day in observance of Easter Sunday.
After spring break, families will be able to submit student absences online through the parent portal. Piloted earlier this year with high school families, the feature is now available at all grade levels.
Over spring break Rdale’s technology team will be hard at work installing new phones in our schools.
We invite those in need of food support to access the upcoming food pick-up events.
Hear the sweet sounds of spring in our schools.
Stay in the know by visiting the superintendent search page.
Experience a vibrant cultural tradition at no cost.
As part of a culture of academic integrity, we would like to remind families and students of the importance of test security.
The 2024 precinct caucuses will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Families may notice event or activity schedule changes due to our schools being used as polling locations.
Our summer programming helps students recharge, have fun, and spend time with friends. From kindergarten to high school, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two tax benefits for families who purchase education supplies for their K-12 students.
Families are invited to learn about the diverse programs available this summer in our community.
All are welcome to attend the upcoming Black History Month to enjoy student performances and food from various African American cultures.
Our community is invited to screen a film, The Right to Read, which shares the stories and struggles of an activist, a teacher, and two American families working to help children learn.