FR News 10/13/23
Message from Mrs. Stamer
Boosterthon 23-24!
Boosterthon was a HUGE success!
Thank you so much to Mrs. Anna Wagler for organizing and for all the PTO volunteers. Thank you to the staff and students for all your hard work with the everyday excitement. Thank you for all the generous donations. We are looking forward to planning some playground updates and I know the kids are looking forward to me being a human sundae! Below are a few pictures.
Thank You to Andy's Frozen Custard!
A BIG thanks to Andy's Frozen Custard that kindly donated a scoop of vanilla custard to each of our runners! This sweet treat was much enjoyed by everyone!
Important: Arrival & Dismissal
There have been many reminders sent and directions regarding parking on Homestead for drop off and pick up. Unfortunately, many are still using the street to park, drop off and pick up. This is causing unsafe situations for our children when they are walking to school. You may have noticed police presence this week. They were here to help enforce what has been sent out in newsletters. There will be continued presence next week and new barricades with signs notifying you that you may not use the street for parking, drop off or pick up during arrival and dismissal.
Families are encouraged to use the carline for drop off and pick up. There are staff members there to greet students and there is supervision for students while they walk to the blacktop.
Please follow the directions provided in this newsletter for safe drop off and pick up during arrival and dismissal.
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
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October 20 - Trivia Night hosted by PTO
October 23-27 - Red Ribbon Week
October 31 - Halloween Parade & Classroom Parties
Red Ribbon Week (Oct 23-27)
The theme of Red RIbbon Week this year is Be Kind to Your Mind.
Monday, October 23: Kickoff for Red Ribbon Week: Be Kind to Your Mind! Wear Red Ribbons
Tuesday, October 24: Do What You Like! Sports Day/Hobby Day (Wear something from one of your hobbies)
Wednesday, October 25: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover! Wear mismatched/Wacky clothes
Thursday, October 26: Be Positive, Don’t Get Down on Yourself! Wear Colorful/Tie Dye
Friday, October 27: Have a calm body and mind! Wear athletic gear or comfy clothes
Student Council Leads: Mrs. Duffy, Ms. London, and Mrs. Long
Halloween 2023
It is already that time to start getting ready for Halloween. As a reminder, students should not wear their costumes to school. They will have an opportunity to get dressed during lunch time or they can go home for lunch and get dressed. If your child is going home to get dressed, please let us know beforehand via this link:
Halloween Going Home for Lunch 2023
We want our students to be safe, especially during our Parade. Please be sure that a mask does not obstruct your child’s view and that costumes are not too long or difficult to manage staircases. Please know that we want this Halloween to be an enjoyable time for everyone. It is in this spirit that we ask you to make sure costumes are school appropriate - no weapons, celebrations of violence or gore. If any part of a costume is deemed inappropriate or unsafe, the teacher will keep it in their possession until the end of the day.
If you would prefer for your child to not participate in the Halloween parade or activities, please notify your child’s teacher. We will make alternate arrangements.
Our parade will begin at 12:30 (more details coming in the following weeks). Halloween parties will take place in the afternoon and will be organized by the room parents.
I am also linking a great article with tips for a healthy halloween experience. We’re looking forward to a great celebration and continuing this District 102 tradition! Halloween Tips
Forest Road Clubs
CHORUS
The Forest Road Chorus is open to all students in grades 5-6. Rehearsals are split between 5th and 6th grade, and each grade-level Chorus practices once a week: 6th Grade on Tuesday and 5th Grade on Wednesday. Both groups practice during Lunch Recess.
Some musical skills we practice in Chorus include, but are not limited to, vocal warmup techniques, vocal tone production and projection, singing vocal exercises, singing harmonized exercises, music score sight-reading, and learning new repertoire.
The Forest Road Chorus performs at all school concerts (usually 3 concerts) and will sometimes perform outside of school as opportunities arise. ($25 to join, free/reduced to those who qualify). Link to Sign Up below:
https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/2RI2AZZR5U
GUITAR & PIANO
Guitar and Piano is now live in PushCoin ($25 to join, free/reduced to those who qualify). If you would like to enroll, please use the following links. 40 spots available in each class. Don't miss out!!
Guitar: https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/KHDUTPXSZX
Piano: https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/P5QXSYK46J
4TH GRADE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Battle of the Books runs from October through March. Students will independently read the selected Battle Books and attend ten practices with their homeschools. Practices will take place during lunch under the supervision of the homeschool Battle Coach. Detailed schedules will be distributed at the homeschool.
After homeschool Battles, the winning team will be invited to participate in the District-level Battle that takes place at Park Jr. High. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to cheer on all participants.
A participant T-shirt is included in the activity fee.
https://store.dist102.k12.il.us/#!/products/C6OQA3FF5I
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
$25 to join, free/reduced to those who qualify.
You can pay and sign up HERE.
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.
October 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/b05a237370c4/your-pto-news-letter-is-here-15524589
Questions? Email PTO Co-Presidents:
Arlene Avalos: aavalos86@hotmail.com or Christine Zmuda ckzmuda@gmail.com
HALLOWEEN CLASSROOM PARTIES VOLUNTEER/DONATE SIGN UP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C49AEAE2BA31-44786157-halloween?useFullSite=true#/
COMING SOON! ADULT TRIVIA NIGHT!:
Seeking Sponsors and Donors
Sign up for Adult Trivia Night is coming soon! Announcing this year's team theme... Holiday!
We're reaching out to the community about prize donations. Do you own, work at, or have connections with a local small business that would be willing to donate a prize? Any amount would be appreciated and your business would be recognized at the event, on social media and in the PTO newsletter!
We also need volunteers to help secure local business donations and sponsorships.
Please email Mandy O'Malley at ForestRdTrivia@gmail.com if you can help! Thanks!
ART ENRICHMENT - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our PTO is searching for a few more volunteers to make sure that all of our kiddos get to participate in our new Art Enrichment program. No art experience necessary. All lessons and materials are provided.
Currently, we are still in need of volunteers for the following classrooms:
DeMaertelaere (3rd), Masterson (3rd), Foster (4th), Duffy (5th), Krysa (5th), Roche (6th), Gorman (6th).
Sign up HERE!
Park Jr. High Tutors
Park Tutors 2023/24
The Park Tutor Program is an after school program where Park Students tutor and mentor elementary students.
Mondays and Thursdays 3:30PM until 4:10PM
PROGRAM DATES:
Tutoring Sessions:
November 6th - informational meeting for Park Students only November 9,13,16,27,30
December 4,7,11,14,18,(no tutors on the 21st)
January 8,11,18, 22, 25, 29
February 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 22, 26, 29
March 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
April 3, 4,8 11th is the last day
Meet in front of the Main Office of Park Junior High School... then go to the LRC. - Permission Slip HERE
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
Detalles en Espanol
Community Corner
Forest Road continues to support the Westchester Food Pantry. We are starting to collect brown paper bags with handles (ex. Trader Joes, Marianos).
Feel free to send them in with your child or drop them off at the main office.