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

March 2 - STEM Expo

March 4-8 - St. Baldrick's Spirit Week (see flyer below)

March 7 - St. Baldrick's Event 5-7pm

March 8 - PTO "Neon Night" Grades 4-6

March 11-April 9 - Ramadan Begins
(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 8-20 - IAR Testing (IAR Parent Letter)

Recently the 6th graders concluded a science unit on the Respiratory and Circulatory Systems. During this unit the students learned about respiration and the body’s need for oxygen as well as the vital role the circulation of blood plays in distributing that oxygen. In class we worked hard at learning the basic anatomy of both systems as well as drawing models of these processes to learn how the two systems work together.

As is tradition, at the conclusion of this unit the students had the opportunity to dissect a sheep’s heart. This opportunity allows the students to investigate the anatomy of the heart first hand and observe, touch and explore for themselves what they have been studying in class.

For many students this was their first attempt at a scientific dissection. Many were excited, some a bit apprehensive, but in the end all were able to enjoy the opportunity and grow in their learning and understanding of our body systems.

As outlined in the February 2024 D102 Newsletter, the spring administration of the District 102 Student Climate Survey is underway.  D102 gathers student perceptions of their school climate in the following ways:

• K-2nd grade students orally provide their input during a classroom meeting conversation with their teacher.

• 3rd-8th grade students individually complete an online survey in Google Forms. 

The purpose of these surveys is to gather students’ perceptions of their school environment.   Results of the 3rd-8th grade survey are confidential and will not be used to identify individual students.  Rather, the data will be used to gather an overarching sense of students’ perceptions.  Each building’s leadership team will use the survey results to inform school-wide planning while grade level teachers will use the data to help plan proactive classroom-based morning circles.  

Themes identified during the K-2nd grade classroom conversations will be collected by the teacher and used to plan proactive classroom-based morning circles.  Individual student information will not be collected during these classroom conversations.

For more information, check back on the February 2024 D102 Newsletter. 

We are at 21%. Thank you to those that have taken a moment to complete the survey. Although only 20% is required to receive data, we are hopeful that Forest Road can get to at least 30%! This would give us the desired data to help make improvements to our school.

You can access survey and information HERE.

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!

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.       

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

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 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

Sign up to volunteer HERE

Save the Date! Thursday, April 18th from 6p-7:30p for Multicultural Night at Forest Road

Multicultural Night is where school families are invited to share elements of their culture or ethnicity with other members of the school community.  It will take place in the Forest Road gym, where families will have a table to display clothing, food items, pictures, maps, instruments, books- anything that they would like to display that highlights their culture or ethnicity.  As many of us get together to celebrate the holidays with our families and friends, it may be a good opportunity to gather something to share at Multicultural Night!

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

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).