Panther Pride Newsletter 3/23/23

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

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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• 3/30 - End of 3rd Marking Period
• 3/30 - Wear Blue for Child Abuse Prevention
• 3/31 - No School - Staff In-service
• 4/4 - PTA Meeting via zoom - See information below to join
• 4/4 - School Librarian's Day
• 4/1-4/31 - Child Abuse Prevention Month
• 4/3-4/7 - Assistant Principal's Week
• 4/7-4/14 - Spring Break

Third graders are learning about weather. Today they welcomed Ms. Hall to talk to the classes and build background information for their upcoming Reading lessons. The excitement is in the air!

Students worked together to identify elements of expository writing, then we created lists of elements to help with their MP3 performance task

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.

Subject: Lead Water Testing Update

Date: Friday, March 24, 2023

Dear Forest Oak staff, Red Clay Consolidated School District and Forest Oak Elementary School are committed to protecting the health of our students and staff. This letter is to provide an update regarding the recent sampling results at our school. Delaware Department of Education and the Department of Public health partnered with the District to test all of the drinking sources in our building. Fixtures that tested above the state threshold of 7.5ppb (parts per billion) were removed from service and will be retested before use. Below are the drinking sources in our building that tested above the threshold. All other drinking sources have been tested and are below the state threshold.

Tested March 7, 2023

· Room 302 Water Fountain: Level = 140 ppb

· Room 310 Water Fountain: Level = 310 ppb

· Room 209 Sink: Level = 150 ppb

All of these fountains and sink will be removed or replaced. There are alternate water sources throughout the building that tested below the threshold.

Use these helpful links to learn more about the state’s school lead testing program. · Information Sheet for Families · Lead Screening and Testing · Lead Sampling Frequently Asked Questions · Results of Drinking Water Sampling

We will continue to work closely with the Department of Education and the Department of Public Health to ensure the health and well-being of our students and staff.

Sincerely,

Ann Marie Swift Principal Forest Oak Elementary School

This year, we are participating in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk to raise money to support Best Buddies' programs of inclusion for people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Yuo can join our team and walk with us or you can support us by donating at: https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/delaware/donate-to-a-team/#form&donate/0/35054

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with IDD. Help us build a more inclusive world by joining our team or making a donation today — every dollar makes a difference!

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:

• April 4th
• 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.