Forest Road News 11/8/2024
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
8:15am to 3:15pm - Lunch 11:20am to 12:10pm
Wednesday: 8:15am to 2:30pm - Lunch 10:55am to 11:55am
To report absences, please contact the following:
Important Dates to Remember
November 13-20 - Forest Road Student Council "Thanksgiving Food Drive"
November 19 - Music Concert 2nd & 4th Grade @ 7pm
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
A Message from Mrs. Stamer & Mrs. Cavaliere
See Inside our Walls...
Even with this short week, there was a lot of learning going on around Forest Road. Here are some students caught reading around the school. The window seats and legacy art projects sure make our space inviting and beautiful!
4th Graders - Illinois Agriculture
Our 4th grade team partnered with the Cook County Farm Bureau to bring agriculture into the classroom. Students heard a presentation from a local representative and then participated in two different hands-on experiences.
Reminder about Smart Watches and Phones
Reminder: Beginning last May, D102 moved to having students leave their smartwatches in their lockers or backpacks. We recognize that many families have made a significant investment in purchasing one of these devices to help provide connectivity and access between the family and their child. However, we started to see how this level of connectivity began to cause harm and became distracting to students during the school day. While D102 schools first tried to work with students to put all watches into "School Mode", various incidents persisted and required teachers to divert their time away from instruction to address these types of issues.
We are asking for support in helping our students and teachers minimize distractions and potential incidents of bullying for the safety of all students. D102 and Forest Road also has students keep their cell phones in lockers and backpacks during the school day and we extended that practice to smartwatches as well. Connectivity is here to stay and provides many benefits to us all. However, in the interest of keeping students safe and our primary focus on learning, we are putting this practice of keeping phones and smartwatches in lockers and backpacks in place.
Should a student wear a smartwatch to school they will be asked to remove the watch and put it in their locker or backpack. Should a student have out their phone during the day, they will be asked to put it in their locker or backpack. They can put their watch back on at the end of the day for dismissal. After one warning, the teacher will hold the watch or phone on their desk for the day and return it at the end of the day. The next time it will be sent to the office for a parent/guardian to pick up. Thank you for your cooperation.
Curriculum Corner
In our classrooms, students participate in a Writing Workshop that encourages creativity, choice, and authentic writing experiences. Throughout the week, students have opportunities to write on topics of their choice, allowing them to explore their own ideas and interests. They also respond to prompts with specific guidelines, helping them develop skills within structured settings. Currently, most students are focusing on narrative and fictional writing in their ELA classes, where they build storytelling skills and practice crafting engaging narratives. As part of their literacy development, students also discuss and write about what they’re reading, which strengthens comprehension and analytical thinking.
Supporting writing at home can further enhance your child’s skills! Encouraging them to create their own stories, make presentations on topics they’re passionate about, or write about books they’ve read helps reinforce what they are learning. Engaging in conversations about reading, sharing stories orally, and exposing them to new vocabulary all contribute to their growth as writers and readers. These activities not only build writing skills but also foster a love for storytelling and language, supporting their journey as young authors and thinkers.
Nov. 13th - Nov. 20th
Thanksgiving Food Drive hosted by Student Council
Student Council is hosting its annual food drive to help the Westchester Food Pantry make Thanksgiving Baskets for those in need. As always, the classroom with the most items wins a prize.
Forest Road Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Before & After School Care Info.
After School programs:
BASE Program - Leanna Hartung - Manager
Right At School
Chelsey Mazariegos -Area Manager
C: 224-706-7283
O: 855-AT-SCHOOL
Car Line - Drop Off and Pick Up Instructions
Forest Road Bus Routes
Free & Reduced Online Application
Forest Road Clubs
New to Forest Road - Belonging Club (Grades 1-4)
Read all about it and express interest HERE!
New to Forest Road - Board Game Club
Sign Up by Grade level here:
Grades 1-2: https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/2PPUEVHHZI
Grades 3-4: https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/CWFHZLLIYD
Grades: 5-6: https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/DEZJDXHZR5
Art Club! Session 1 starts Monday 11/11 . Sign Up HERE
PTO Corner
Read the PTO Newsletter HERE
Upcoming Events
November Fun
TONIGHT - BIG Fun Night!
Adult Trivia Night
Student Directory is LIVE!
The District 102 Student Directory is now live. It can be found at www.directoryspot.net, or you can download the free app for your phone:
- iPhone - http://goo.gl/5U2Tzq
- Android - http://goo.gl/iBK9lY
Your username is the email address provided to the district when registering your student with the district. To set up your account for the first time or if you've forgotten your password, please go to the Login screen, type in your username, and select "Forgot Password".
Once logged in, families should be able to edit their information through the website. If you are having trouble logging in or have any questions, please email Erin at directoryspot@dist102.k12.il.us for help.
Art Enrichment Volunteers Needed
We are looking for Art Enrichment Volunteers. Please sign up below if you are interested.
Art Enrichment Volunteers needed for November!
The following classrooms still need volunteers:
Murphy 11/8, Turgeon 11/20, Krysa 11/20, Roche 11/14. Sign up here: Art Enrichment SignUp Genius
Community Corner
The Westchester Food Pantry
The Westchester Food Pantry is in desperate need of brown paper bags (with handles) as the holiday season approaches. If you have any bags (ex. Mariano's, Trader Joes) please send them in with your child to the main office. We appreciate your help!
Boot & Shoe Community Share
D102 Cheri's Closet
Free English Tutoring & Citizen Test Prep for District Families
Information HERE
Parent Outreach Team
