Panther Pride Newsletter 2/3/23
Forest Oak Elementary School
Together we grow the whole child, each mighty oak was once an acorn
About us
Email: ann.swift@redclay.k12.de.us
Website: https://www.redclayschools.com/forestoak
Location: 55 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE, USA
Phone: (302)454-3420
Twitter: @FOpanthers
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Important Dates:
- 2/6 - Begin reading The Chocolate Touch - Chapter 1
- 2/9 - 3rd Grade Field trip to Cab Calloway
- 2/10 - Spirit Day - Favorite Sports Team
The Chocolate Touch is our title for One School, One Book!
Reading begins on Monday! Be on the lookout for reminder texts each night!
One School, One Book!
One School, One Book™ begins on Monday! Every family will or has received a copy of the same book The Chocolate Touch – and is asked to read it together at home over the next few weeks. I will send the links to a read aloud of each chapter every night so at the very least, students can watch the read aloud if you are unable to read with them (should take less than 15 minutes each night).
In school, your child will be invited to answer daily trivia questions for prizes to encourage and reward attentive listening.
Click calendar to see daily trivia questions & access links to the read alouds
Check out the learning and excitement around Forest Oak!
Ms. William's 5th grade class learned about dental hygiene this week with a guest speaker. We love seeing their bright, healthy smiles!
Kindergarten Recognition Ceremony & PTA Bingo Night
2024 Red Clay Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open Now!
Contributed by Erin NeCastro, Ed.D. and Mark T. Pruitt, Jr.
Nominations open today - Friday, January 20, 2023 for the 2024 Red Clay Teacher of the Year.
Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on Red Clay teachers.
Please share the link and encourage Red Clay students, parents, colleagues and community members to nominate a dynamic educator as well!
Nomination Form 2024 Red Clay Teacher of the Year Nomination Form
Nominations will be accepted until Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Join Valerie Brown at our February 7th PTA Meeting
Valerie L. Brown - Bio
Valerie L. Brown is the founder of The Skills Connextion LLC., an organization that facilitates parent learning sessions. Valerie has a passion for empowering parents with the tools to contribute to the success of all children. She has thirty years of experience in the Red Clay School District, and over 15 years of experience with Muti-Tiered Systems of Support and Trauma-Informed Practices. She is a Certified Family Trauma Professional and a Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Valerie believes that building resilience in children strengthens families and communities. She enjoys listening to music, reading, and spending time with her husband and two adult children.
Virtual PTA Meeting Dates and Zoom Link
Join Zoom Meeting: 6:00pm
https://redclayschools.zoom.us/j/82667284690
Meeting ID: 826 6728 4690
PTA Meeting Dates for the year:
- February 7th
- March 7th
- April 4th
- May 2nd - Board elections
- June 6th – 2023-2024 Budget Planning Meeting
If you have a business or know someone that does,
here is an opportunity to be featured on our Car Rider Tags
Volunteer/Chaperone Requirements for 2022-23
Thank you for considering volunteer opportunities with Forest Oak Elementary School. Volunteers play an important role in the success of our District and schools.
It is Red Clay Consolidated School's policy that all volunteers be screened before volunteering in any Red Clay school. If you plan to volunteer at any time during the school year, please complete the appropriate forms linked below and return them to the school Please understand this process is for the safety and protection of all students and staff while on school grounds and school-sponsored field trips. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact us. Again, thank you for considering volunteer opportunities with Forest Oak Elementary.
JOIN BOX TOPS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipts for participating products. Forest Oak will automatically earn cash with every Box Tops product you buy.
Covid Self-Screening Information & Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for the School Settings
RCCSD Student Handbook
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Student Handbook, approved by the Board of
Education, provides information and direction to students and families regarding district
services, operations, expectations of behavior, and consequences for violations. Families and
students are encouraged to read and regularly review the Code to ensure a safe and productive
school year.
Parent Handbook 2022-23
Calendar / Calendario
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