Welcome to Kindergarten!
Forest Glen Elementary
We are excited to welcome the Class of 2036!
On behalf of the entire staff at Forest Glen Elementary, I would like to officially welcome you to our school. I am delighted that you chose Forest Glen and the Howard-Suamico School District as your educational home. This staff will work hard to make sure your child has a great experience here and walks out of Forest Glen with a strong foundation for a life of learning.
Mrs. Angela Sorenson, Principal
April 18th Parent Meeting Slides
Click Here to view slides from April 18th Welcome to Kindergarten Parent Meeting.
HSSD Welcome to Kindergarten Parent Guide
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Summer School
If you would like to register your child for the Welcome to Kindergarten Summer School class, click here for registration information. The class is held at Howard Elementary for the entire district.
School Supply List
Click Here to view the Forest Glen School Supply list for the 2023-2024 school year.
Our PTO also sponsors an optional school supply kit for you to purchase. The kit comes with all the needed supplies (minus backpack, shoes & headphones - although you can opt to purchase headphones for an extra fee). The kit comes straight to Forest Glen along with labels for student items. Orders are due early June. We'll send ordering information to you via email in May.
Forest Glen Basic Information
- We have kindergarten - fourth grade classes at Forest Glen
- We have 5 sections of kindergarten
- Our school day starts at 8:35 AM and ends at 3:30 PM
- Core subjects for our students are: language arts (reading, writing, word work, speaking, listening), math, science, and social studies
- Special subjects are: physical education, art, music, world culture, library, and life skills
- Kindergarteners usually eat lunch around 11:00 (per the schedule)
- Students have 2 recess periods each day - one recess after lunch and another later in the afternoon
- Arrival and dismissal procedures will be explained to families in August
What's Next for Parents
- Sign your child up for summer school (optional)
- In early-mid August, you will receive an email from the district requiring you to verify your child's information (address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, insurance, etc...) make sure to complete that form promptly. In that same email, you will also be notified of your child's teacher.
- Watch for email communication from Forest Glen regarding back-to-school information.
- Purchase school supplies or the supply kit through PTO.
- Call our school office at 920-662-7958 with any questions. The FG office is closed this summer but we can be reached from 7:00-3:00 by calling our main number. School year office hours are 7:30-4:30.
- Read, play, and enjoy precious time with your child. :)
Forest Glen on Social Media
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August Open House
Due to the renovation project, our August Open House may look different this year. Please stay tuned to ongoing summer communication from Forest Glen. Thanks!
Forest Glen Weekly Newsletter
If you would like to start learning a little about Forest Glen, here's a link to our weekly newsletter. We email our school newsletter to families each Friday during the school year. Our newsletters are also posted on our website each week. Enjoy!