Panther Pride Newsletter 6/2/23

Together we grow the whole child, each mighty oak was once an acorn

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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

• 6/8 - 5th Grade Move Up Cermony at 9:30am in the gymnasium
• 6/9 - Last student day, dismissal at 3:45pm

We’re excited to inform you that our meal payments portal, TITAN Family Portal, has upgraded to LINQ Connect. There’s no need to change your username and password, all your information has already been transferred to the new app.

Here are some exciting upgrades to expect:

• A simple, fresh look to allow for better accessibility

• An interactive dashboard to view all family members in one profile

• A resource center to access help guides

• Streamlined menus required you to click less to do more

Visit your app store and find “LINQ Connect” available in the Google Play Store now and the Apple store available soon to download the new app and enjoy these new features. Just log in with your existing username and password. If you use a browser, visit LINQConnect.com to log in.

If you don’t use our online meal payments portal, LINQ Connect allows you to set up one-time or recurring payments for your student’s meal. You can also view previous transactions, set spending limits, transfer funds between students, set low balance notifications, and more. It’s an easy way to manage meal payments without the hassle of sending cash.

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 Consent Form, TB FOrm and teh Child Protective Registry link to register. You will need to return your receipt to the office to confirm registration.

Please understand this process is a Delaware state requirement and 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.

Hello Parents, We are noticing that students are using cell phones at school during the day. This is just a reminder of the school policy. We ask for you to review this with your student. Thank you for your cooperation!

Personal Possessions:

● Students who happen to bring a cell phone to school must have the cell phone turned off and stored away for the entire school day.

● Students who display cell phones in school will have them confiscated and a parent will need to come to school to pick it up.

The school staff is NOT RESPONSIBLE for the theft or damage of personal belongings. Parents please discuss the importance of being responsible for your personal items with your child.

Join Zoom Meeting: 6:00pm

https://redclayschools.zoom.us/j/82667284690

Meeting ID: 826 6728 4690

PTA Meeting Dates for the year:

• May 2nd - Board elections
• June 6th – 2023-2024 Budget Planning Meeting

Video on how to join: https://youtu.be/6JaHHws-nYc

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.

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.

We look forward to building a collaborative partnership among our school staff and our Forest Oak students and families. In order to assist our families to become familiar with the “way we do things here” at Forest Oak, we provide each student with a Parent/Student Handbook that provides information pertaining to Forest Oak Elementary School’s procedures and policies.

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The Red Clay Consolidated School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, veteran status, domicile, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic. Inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at 302-552-3783.