Forest Grove Falcon Update
August 18, 2022
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Message From the Principal
Dear Forest Grove Families and Staff,
As we progress in week 3, we continue to assess students in language arts, mathematics and English Language Development.
We are excited to welcome you to our Back to School Night on Thursday, August 25 from 6 to 7 pm. Adult supervision will be available if you need to bring the students. We will meet outdoors by the library at 6 pm where you will meet the staff. You will hear from our PTA leadership. Once teachers are introduced, they will be dismissed to open their classrooms. Please remain outside so teachers have a chance to get their rooms open and ready to welcome parents and caregivers. As usual, there will be two rotations - 6:10-6:30 and 6:35-6:55 pm. Doors will close at 7 pm so our teachers and staff can go home to their families.
On Wednesday, August 24 we will have Picture Day. Please use the QR code on the flyer below to order pictures ahead of time if possible.
Our Spanish classes for 4th and 5th grade are given students an introduction to Spanish with our Maestra Nunez. Instrumental music will begin early in September. Parents of 5th graders should have received a trifold with information from Mr. Valverde.
Our goals for the year support the overarching goal of equity with a specific focus on Family and Community Involvement and Engagement as set by the cultural proficiency and equity team at our first get together yesterday. We look forward to sharing with you some of our strategies. Be on the lookout for more information. Our measures on academic growth; access; well-being; and a prevailing sense of safety and belonging will involve all our staff and parents.
Goals 1 and 2 - Instruction
English Language Arts and Mathematics - student learning focused on growth
Goal 3 - Visual and Performing Arts
All subjects are supported twice a month - engagement, access and understanding
Goal 4- Social and Emotional Supports
Schoolwide and throughout the day - education: coping skills, social interaction and peer support
Goal 5- Maintain School Safety
Safety Awareness - See Something; Say Something
On the following pages, please find important information. 1, 2, 3...Go Falcons!
Yours in education,
Irene Preciado
Principal
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********** SCHOOL INFORMATION **********
BELL SCHEDULE
1st-5th grades: 8:45 am - 3:10 pm except Thursday
1st-5th grades: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm Thursday
TK/Kindergarten: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm Daily
Minimum day schedule (ALL Students): 8:45 am - 12:10 pm
School Attendance
3 Ways to report absences:
*ParentVUE app
*Attendance line (831) 646-6559
*Email: fgattendance@pgusd.org
Please call the office (831) 646-6560 if you have any questions.
Mrs. Babas, Office Manager
Mrs. Pinheiro, Attendance Clerk
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********** Upcoming events **********
Forest Grove Elementary Falcon Family, we looking forward to next week.
· Wednesday, August 24th
- Student and staff - Picture day!
· Thursday, August 25th
- Welcome to Back to School Night!
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Counselor's Corner
Hello Forest Grove Families!
I am excited to be starting a new school year! I have been a counselor at Forest Grove since 2013. I meet with students individually or in small groups to address specific issues and empower them to be their best selves. One of the best parts of my job, is getting into all the classrooms to help the students learn about taking care of themselves, their friendships and their feelings.
I will be using this newsletter space to highlight some of those lessons as well as upcoming school or community wellness events for both families and parents.
First Up…welcome TK and Kinder Families. Your students will be learning about a special ToolBox this year, an inner toolbox to help them manage their own emotional, social and academic success.
To learn more about ToolBox, TK/KINDER and new families to the district are invited to attend our ToolBox Parent Info Night Tuesday August 30th. We will virtually join up with Robert Down families to learn how you can use the ToolBox in your home. Watch for flyer and more info soon!
Please feel free to reach out to me at zroach@pgusd.org
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Lunch Information
School meals are free for students this school year, however, we encourage you to turn in a meal application to take advantage of potential benefits for you and your family, while also helping our district. Qualifying for free or reduced-eligibility may result in discounted rates on broadband, academic tests, and athletics and may provide additional funding for state and federal programs and services in our district.
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Before and After School Recreation Program (BASRP)
Parents may go on our website to register their children.
BASRP begins at 7am and ends at 6 pm daily
Our BASRP leader for Forest Grove is Fran Petty.
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Transportation
Parents may go to the PGUSD website for information about the buses.
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*********** PTA INFORMATION ***********
PTA Membership Drive
PTA Membership Drive
Your vote and your voice matters! Please make them count by becoming a member. Visit TOTEM to join now: https://jointotem.com/ca/pacific-grove/friends-of-forest-grove-pta
THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS ALMOST HERE!
Book Fair will be open from Sunday, August 21 to Friday, August 26
Have some time to spare? The book fair is run by volunteers like you! Please sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094badaf2aa64-forest2
Ice Cream Social
The Ice Cream Social is on Friday, August 26 from 6-7pm! Come by for some fun and social time. Please note that adult supervision is required at all after school PTA events.
Volunteers needed: https://bit.ly/ForestGroveIceCreamSocial
* The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during the Ice Cream Social!
Butterfly Apparel
The butterfly apparel online store is open! Order yours today!
Falcon Football
Every Friday is Falcon Friday!
Need spirit wear? It can be purchased by visiting https://fieldofdreamsdesigns.com/client-shops/forest-grove-school/
Mix & Mingle
SAVE THE DATE: Mix & Mingle will be on Saturday, November 19! (An adult only event)
PTA Calendar
The Forest Grove PTA has lots of plans! Here is the PTA Calendar to mark your calendars!
Dine Outs for the year! Mark your calendars
HOW TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
-- Sign up for the Remind text messages
Send a text to this number: 81010
Text this message: @ptafg
-- Like "Forest Grove PTA" on Facebook,
(click on “following” then click on “See First”)
-- Visit forestgrovepta.com often! This is the best place to get updated information.
Simple ways to make EASY $$$ for the Forest Grove PTA
Box Tops for Education – Every square saved is $.10 for the school. Download the BoxTops App now!
Amazon Smile
Shop using https://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-6171945, and Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the Forest Grove PTA. Support Friends of Forest Grove PTA every time you shop at AmazonSmile.
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********** DISTRICT INFORMATION **********
Want to be a Chaperone or a Volunteer?
Please make sure you have been fingerprinted through the District office.
It is district policy that all parent volunteers be fingerprinted and cleared before working in a classroom or chaperoning a trip.
Contact Kimberly Ortiz at the District Office for more information.
Kimberly Ortiz kortiz@pgusd.org 831-646-6553
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Forest Grove Elementary School
Email: dbabas@pgusd.org
Website: https://forestgrove.pgusd.org/
Location: 1065 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, USA
Phone: 831-646-6560