
Forest Knolls Mustang Message
October 8, 2023
Dr. Taylor-Cox, Principal
Forest Knolls Elementary School
This Week's Mustang Message Includes:
Message from Dr. Taylor-Cox
Fall Survey for Forest Knolls Parents/Caregivers
Math in the Neighborhood
Spotlight on Forest Knolls Special Education Teacher
Rainbow Club
Latina Legacy Conference
MCPS Mental Health Awareness Week
Family Resources
PTA
Important Dates
Message from Dr. Taylor-Cox
Participants in the Walk, Roll, Bike Bus to School event on Friday were met with a surprise burst of rain, but everyone still had a great time! The Back-to-School Night survey is complete. The class with the most responses was . . . Drum roll, please . . . Mr. Faleder’s class! They win a popsicle party with the principal. Miss Bowles' class came in second place. I am excited to share that Math is coming soon to a neighborhood near you! Forest Knolls staff will arrive at designated locations and share math games with students. New this year, we will have a few Parent Tips to share during Math in the Neighborhood event. The Fall Survey for Forest Knolls Parents/Caregivers and the Raffle to win pizza delivered by the principals closes tomorrow! You don’t want to miss the opportunity. Remember there’s no school for students tomorrow.
Every child and family are welcome and respected at Forest Knolls. Please email or call if you have questions or feedback. Your voice matters to me. It is an honor to serve as the Principal of Forest Knolls Elementary School.
Fall Survey for Forest Knolls Parents/Caregivers
Math in the Neighborhood
Spotlight on Forest Knolls Special Education Teacher
Rainbow Club
Latina Legacy Conference
Set for Saturday, Oct. 14, the second annual Latina Legacy Conference, an event to empower and inspire Latina female high school students. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. The keynote speaker is Vilma Nájera, principal at Watkins Mill High School.
This year’s conference theme is ¡Unidas, Adelante! and the topics to be discussed include: Latina wellness and mental health, Latinas in education, Latina empowerment, and social justice and the Latina student voice.
The event is being presented by the MCPS Office of Strategic Initiatives, Montgomery College and Poder Educators. To register, interested students should reach out to their school’s representative on this list by Monday, Oct. 9.MCPS Mental Health Awareness Week Set for October 30–November 4
MCPS and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA) will host free events the week of Oct. 30–Nov. 4 to give youth and families the opportunity to hear from mental health experts on a variety of issues. A culminating virtual resource fair and expert panel will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4.
From 6–8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Richard Montgomery High School, former professional football player turned mental health expert and advocate, Dr. Jay Barnett, will speak in-person to students about the importance of mental health, breaking down stigma and seeking help. Read more.Family Resources
Mrs. Veronica Gonzalez, Forest Knolls Parent Community Coordinator, will share family resources throughout the year. Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez with questions, needs, or ideas at 240-740-4620 (office), 240-550-3254 (cell), veronica_gonzalez@mcpsmd.org (email).
Forest Knolls PTA
PTA Meeting on Tuesday, October 10th. Members of the Forest Knolls Well-Being Team will share some information with the PTA.
The FKES spirit wear shop is open now! Prices as low as $14. Click here to order. Online orders are available until Friday, October 13. After the shops closes, all orders will ship to the school and will be distributed to students’ home room teachers. No returns or exchanges are accepted. Store hosted by Maryland Print House. Visit www.marylandprinthouse.com for more details.
Important Dates
October 9 No School
October 10 PTA Meeting
October 18 Math in the Neighborhood
October 20 PTA Outdoor Movie Night
October 27 Fall Festivals in classes