FR News 10/5/23

Message from Mrs. Stamer

Wow! What a kick-off we have had to Boosterthon. The students attended grade level pep rallies and had weekly huddles in their classrooms. The excitement as they see the progress on the fundraising is out of this world for these World Changers. Currently we have raised almost $27,000.00. They found out at their kick-off pep rallies that if we reach the goal of $40,000 they will get to make me into a human sundae. Every time they see me they let me know that they will surely be making me into a human sundae. Keep the momentum going, we are looking forward to making updates to our playground. The children have already shared so many ideas with me. Thank you for all of the donations. They are greatly appreciated!!!

Personal devices are to be powered off during the day. Watches can be set to "school mode", but are not to be used for calls or texting during the school day. If a child is sick or needs to contact home, they will be able to call from the office. In the event a child is using their phone during the school day or their watch for communicating, the teacher will hold the phone or watch for the day. In the event it happens a second time, the phone or watch will be held in the office for a parent or guardian to pick up.

Message from Mr. Ontiveros

Hello Forest Road Families,

During the weeks of October 16th and October 23rd we will be conducting our mandated intruder drills. The State of Illinois and District 102 both require this type of drill twice a year, one of which is accompanied by local law enforcement. The drill that will be conducted the week of October 23rd will be done jointly with the LaGrange Park Police Department. Their purpose is to provide support during our security check of the building and provide feedback regarding our process.

The overall goal of these drills is to focus on what students and staff should do in the event of an intruder/lockdown situation. Please note: This is not an intruder simulation. Students will practice being out of sight and sitting silently in their classroom with the lights off. The only sounds students will hear will be footsteps in the hallway and the turning of their door handle during the drill to check to make sure the door is locked and that everyone is safe and secure in their classrooms. This drill will take about 10-15 minutes, just enough time for us to check each room.

Parents do have the option of excluding their child from this drill. If you choose to have your child not participate in this drill, please call our front office at (708)-215-6400 or email fr-office@dist102.k12.il.us.

Have a good weekend everyone,

Mr. Ontiveros

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 9 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

October 11 - Boosterthon Fun Run

October 13 - Picture Retake Day

October 20- Trivia Night hosted by PTO

Picture Retake Day - Friday, October 13

If you would like to prepay for pictures, please pay via this link:

https://orders.vangoghphoto.com/prepay/

School Code for Forest Road Elementary School- 20056602

If your child is retaking their photos- please have them bring original photos and return them to our photographer.

They will have a new picture taken an a new package will be printed.

Forest Road Clubs

LAST CALL FOR CHORUS SIGN UP!

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

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!

BOOSTERTHON

Boosterthon is going on full force at Forest Road!

Our goal is to raise funds for PTO sponsored events and improvements to the playground and school grounds. Registering is easy and free!

Be sure to check out the easy sharing functions on MYBOOSTER.COM to let others know how they can help support our school.

Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!

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

Leadershop - KIDS ENRICHMENT DAY

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.

Forest Road School