FAE Parent Update - December 2022
What Parents Need to Know Vol 2.5 Ed. 6
Message from Dr. Murray
Dear Parents,
As we are approaching the Christmas holiday season and the end of 2022, I wanted to take a moment to say how grateful we are at Forest Acres to be able to welcome our families back into our building. Our K5 students enjoyed a Thanksgiving picnic with their families, and our parents are invited to Holiday Class Parties. It is so nice to again see the interaction between students and families within our building. With the new year approaching, I am thinking warmly of our students and families, wishing all of you an extra measure of comfort, joy and hope this Christmas.
Half Day Schedule Dismissals (12/16):
Elementary - 11:10
Middle - 11:45
High - 12:00
Class parties are scheduled for December 15th, 11:15-12:15 pm. Adults are welcome to attend class parties (Limit 2 per student); however, we will not be able to have non-school age siblings in classrooms posing a liability concern. FAE students should remain in their homeroom class for their individual party.
2023-2024 School Calendar Approved!
11/28/22 - The school board approved the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
Dr. Ashley Anderson-Murray
Principal
864-397-1800
Chorus Performance
- Friday, December 2nd- Our chorus will perform the National Anthem at EHS Basketball Game at 7:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to wear FAE spirit wear.
- Thursday, December 8th- Winter Performance. Chorus will perform at 5:30 p.m. at 5 Point Church before the Third Grade Performance, which begins at 6:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to come and support our chorus! Students are encouraged to wear "holiday festive" attire.
- Friday, December 16th- Easley Christmas Carol Concert. This event will be from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Old Market Square/ Amphitheatre. Come out to support our students!
Enjoy some Holiday Cheer @ Forest Acres Elementary!
December 5th - December 16th, 2022
We began our winter MAP testing this week. Winter MAP testing gives teachers a chance to identify student growth from Fall to Winter. This is the schedule for the week of 12/5-12/9. (K5 & 4th grade completed all testing this week.) If your child is testing this week, please remember the following:
- Make sure your child is at school on time.
- All chrome books should be fully charged.
- Every child should have earbuds or headphones at school.
December Spirit Night
Kona Experience on Wednesday, December 14th for Fundraiser Winners!!
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Thanks in advance for your flexibility!
THANK YOU!
We appreciate the support of our parents and community!
Party Limo Experience on Thursday, December 15th!
- Permission slips were placed in your mailbox. Send home Monday
- Student List & Limo Schedule
DonorsChoose
Printmaking Magic! (https://www.donorschoose.org/project/printmaking-magic/6961892/?rf=email-system-2022-11-project_submitted-teacher_4236233&challengeid=20901474&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=project_submitted)
In return, families will get awesome photos of your gift in action and our heartfelt thanks.
Thursday, December 15th @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
REMINDER
Come join Mrs. Wilson, Reading Coach
January 25, 2023 @ 7:30 am, Rock Springs Baptist Church
Making and holding on to school day memories!
January is School Board Recognition Month
12/5: Christmas Spirit Activities Begin (see above)
12/8:
3rd Grade Musical Performance @ 5:30, 5 Point Church
4th & 5th Grade Performance @ 6 pm, 5 Point Church
12/13:Frosty Fair Shoppe, Cafeteria, 5-7 pm
12/15:
Bag Lunches - Ss will go through the serving line.
Class Parties, 11:15 am-12:15 pm
12/16:
School Lunch will not be served.
Half-Day Dismissal, 11:10 am
12/19 - 12/30: Winter Break
1/2: No School for Students
1/3: Students Return
PTO Board for 2022-2023
We would like to say thank you to these AWESOME PARENTS for volunteering their time to serve as our 2022-2023 FAE Board Members
President: Erin Fellers
Vice President: Joanna Griese
Secretary: Kathryn Jones
Treasurer: Kelly Patterson
Parliamentary: Jamie Bryant
Teacher Representative: Amy Mitchell
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Email: ashleymurray@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: http://fae.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: 401 McAlister Rd, Easley, SC, USA
Phone: 864-397-1800 . 1811
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