Falcon Flash
September 2nd, 2022
Dear Falcon Friends and Families,
We have just completed our first week of school, and although it may have been one of the hottest first weeks on record, all of our Falcons SOARED! I think the excitement of being back helped sustain us through the week. Lots of gratitude goes out to families of your support with sending kids well prepared for the heat, for learning and with a positive attitude. As a student of mine once told me, “your attitude determines your altitude”, and this was evident this week as we took flight.
There have been a few changes to our schedule that I’d like to explain. In order to create greater uninterrupted learning blocks of time, we shifted from a five day a week schedule to a rotating or “ABC” schedule. For instance, in place of having PE twice a week for thirty minutes, students now have PE once every three days for thirty six minutes. This type of schedule has many benefits. Now students who happen to have a special, such as Music, on a Monday, will not have to miss it due to a holiday. We simply pick up the day, either an A, B or C day, when we return. Now all specials start at the same time of day which also helps with schedule consistency, student learning, and teacher planning. One would never know that we implemented this new schedule plus a return to a traditional school lunch program, as students took the changes in stride demonstrating great flexibility.
Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend!
Sincerely,
Jim Mangan, Principal
SAVE THESE DATES
NOW-- New Volunteer Application-- ALL PARENTS must apply to volunteer this year.
9/6 - NO SCHOOL Labor Day
9/8 - Early Release 2pm
9/15 - Early Release 2pm
9/28 - Back to School Night 5:30 to 7:00pm (Parents only)
Independence
Starting Tuesday, September 6th, we would like to encourage your student's independence. Parents please let your student walk to class by themselves. A staff member can assist if there are any concerns.
Thank you!
New Application for School Volunteers
For the safety of children, volunteers are required to have an approved background check when volunteering in schools.
To help streamline compliance with state and school board policies, which require that all volunteers have background checks and knowledge of other board policies -- as well as state-mandated proof of vaccination (or a qualified exemption) -- we are introducing a new all-in-one volunteer application and approval process through ou Raptor Visitor Management System.
Submitting an online application initiates the background check process. Once submitted, applicants will receive an email upon approval of your background check and you will be given access through the onsite Raptor System at all schools. Please allow up to three weeks to process your approval.
Volunteers need to submit only one application for volunteering in all LOSD schools. Applications need to be submitted annually to capture changes in background checks, policies, and/or vaccination requirements.
Volunteer Application for LOSD
Thank you for applying promptly, and for your service to our students and schools. We are grateful for our volunteers.
Fall i-Ready
This Fall, all students in Grades 1-5 will complete two online i-Ready assessments in class. One is for math and the other is for reading. i-Ready is a diagnostic assessment that will help us determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows us to meet your child where they are and provides us with data to inform and tailor instruction to accelerate growth.
This is the first of three i-Ready assessments we give each year. In Lake Oswego, the Fall i-Ready window is open through September 16.
Counselor Corner
Dear Forest Hills Families,
September’s Social-Emotional focus is RESPECT. One way to think about RESPECT “is seeing value in all people and things and treating them with care.” Many people feel RESPECTed in different ways and we hope this month inspires discussions with your family about what RESPECT means to you and how you can practice it together.
RESPECT is one of three traits we will focus on throughout the year that encourages students to Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership. Demonstrating RESPECT is essential to re-establishing and nurturing our school community.
We believe involving families in our social emotional learning is incredibly important. Our school newsletters will include activities to build these skills at home, discussion starters, and fun challenges you can enjoy with your family.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our SEL curriculum. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at drimmelh@loswego.k12.or.us.
Sincerely,
Hayley Drimmel
School Counselor
Tech Consent and Protection Plan
In order for students to use school district software or any technology resources (devices, digital textbooks, etc.), there are three actions that need to be completed at the beginning of each school year:
- A parent or guardian must provide consent for each student to use District software and resources
- A Parent/Guardian and each Student must agree to the Acceptable Use Policy
- Families must choose to enroll or decline participation in the Device Damage and Loss Protection Program ($20 annual fee per student).
Arrival and Dismissal Information
ARRIVAL:
First Bell is at 8:10am. Students may purchase breakfast from 8:10 - 8:20am. School starts at 8:20.
To ensure everyone's safety, please do not arrive at Forest Hills before 8 am. There is NO SUPERVISION before 8 am.
WALKERS: Park and walk your student to the front entrance. You may walk your student to class the FIRST day only.
CAR RIDERS: Are dropped off behind the school behind busses. Car riders will exit their vehicle on the passenger side. Parents must remain in vehicles.
BUS RIDERS: Staff will be there to greet bus and car riders and help them get to class.
Students arriving after the 8:20 am bell must check-in in the office.
DISMISSAL:
We have several options for dismissal - walkers, bus riders, car rider, bikers, and Camp Fire after care. Please make sure your child knows their go home plan each day.
Walkers: K, 1, 2 Teachers will walk students to the front entrance.
Car riders: Cars will wait behind the busses. After busses depart (5 -10 minutes) cars will drive forward to pick up their student. A staff member will help your child into the car.
Bus riders: Teachers will walk bus riders to their bus. Please make sure students know their bus number and bus stop number. You can find all that information HERE.
Bikers: By the fence near the gym.
Camp Fire Columbia After Care: Teachers will drop students off in the Gym.
INTERMEDIATE PLAYGROUND CLOSED AFTER SCHOOL
Camp Fire Columbia will be utilizing the intermediate playground DAILY after school. It is closed until 6 pm This is the playground next to the gym.
Breakfast and Lunch Updates
School meals are no longer free. If you would like to purchase breakfast or lunch for your child you can put money into a SchoolCafe account for them. When they get their food from the line, your account will be charged. To enroll you need to know your child's school id number which can be found in ParentVUE (See below).
Be sure your child knows if you want them to have breakfast, since you will be charged $2.50 if they get breakfast at school (unless you qualify for free or reduced priced meals).
Teachers will ask students daily about their lunch choice to determine if they brought a lunch from home or they would like one of the following options:
- hot lunch - select one of two entrees
- yogurt lunch
- gluten-free lunch
- lactose-intolerant lunch
Each lunch option from the school is $4.00 per day (unless you qualify for free or reduced priced meals). Linked here is the menu for August/September.
Here are the instructions on loading your student's meal account and here is the information to apply for reduced prices.
LOSD Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra
Registration for LOSD Beginning Strings and Elementary Orchestra is now open!
Please register by September 10th, 2022 to secure your seat! First come, first serve.
Visit the strings website at www.losdschools.org/domain/59 or contact Darian Todd,
Lake Oswego School District Elementary Strings Program Coordinator, email:toddd@loswego.k12.or.us
Boca Ratan Pathway Survey
Elementary School Student and Family Handbook
CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR ILLNESSES, VACATIONS, APPOINTMENTS
Ms. Susan is our new Attendance Secretary!
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About Forest HIlls Elementary School
Email: merinon@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: https://or01813384.schoolwires.net/Page/9
Location: 1133 Andrews Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: 5035342350