Forest Grove Falcon Update
August 25 - August 31, 2022
Support the Book Fair!
Thank you, PTA.
Mr. Masar's music class
First school assembly
Message from the Principal
Dear Forest Grove Families and Staff,
This week, we had a picture-perfect evacuation drill followed by our picture day! An abundance of wonderful warm smiles were captured.
We are looking forward to seeing parents/guardians at Back to School Night at 6 pm tonight. We will gather outdoors by the library at 6 pm. Teachers will be introduced and dismissed to open their classrooms. A few honored guests will make a few brief announcements prior to parents and guardians being dismissed to visit the classrooms.
Two rotations are offered to allow classroom visits for parents/guardians who have more than one classroom to visit. A few of our teachers also have students at Forest Grove, they will visit classrooms during the second rotation.
6:10-6:30 first rotation
6:35-6:55 second rotation
Each teacher will review the classroom procedures and expectations. You will see and hear how the students have made each of the classrooms and the campus their home. Our measures on academic growth; access; well-being; and a prevailing sense of safety and belonging involves all our staff and parents.
Our school is focused on safe, successful, engaged learning for all students. We have finished the beginning of the year testing. Next week, we will review our data by grade level with our teachers and support staff. We seek to maximize support services for all of our students.
Our actions support the overarching goal of equity with a specific focus on Family and Community Involvement and Engagement as set by the cultural proficiency and equity team at our first get together. Be on the lookout for more information.
Goals 1 and 2 - Instruction
English Language Arts and Mathematics - student learning focused on growth
Goal 3 - Visual and Performing Arts
All subjects are supported twice a month - engagement, access and understanding
Goal 4- Social and Emotional Supports
Schoolwide and throughout the day - education: coping skills, social interaction and peer support
Goal 5- Maintain School Safety
Safety Awareness - See Something; Say Something
On the following pages, please find important information. 1, 2, 3...Go Falcons!
Yours in education,
Irene Preciado
Principal
Back to School Night
Thursday, August 25th
o Welcome to Back to School Night!
o 6 pm to 7 pm
o Principal Irene will greet families briefly outside and release them to the classrooms
o Visit Classrooms; two rotations 6:10-6:30 and 6:35-6:55
o Supervision for students will be available for those in need.
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Counselor's Corner
Hello Forest Grove Families!
Please join Robert Down Counselor Sonda Frudden and myself online Tuesday, Aug 30th, at 6:00 to learn about our elementary social emotional learning program.
The ToolBox Program gives your child skills for life and focuses on building resiliency,self-mastery, and empathy for self and others, and creating a world of kind connected human beings. We look forward to sharing this program with you!
ToolBox Parent Training
Tuesday, August 30 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tep-bwes-map
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-310-1081‬ PIN: ‪646 450 820‬#
Please feel free to reach out to me at zroach@pgusd.org
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School Information
School Attendance
3 Ways to report absences:
*ParentVUE app
*Attendance line (831) 646-6559
*Email: fgattendance@pgusd.org
Please call the office (831) 646-6560 if you have any questions.
Mrs. Babas, Office Manager
Mrs. Pinheiro, Attendance Clerk
Bell Schedule
1st-5th grades: 8:45 am - 3:10 pm except Thursday
1st-5th grades: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm Thursday
TK/Kindergarten: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm Daily
Minimum day schedule (ALL Students): 8:45 am - 12:10 pm
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Lunch Information 🤩
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students! Each student is offered one free breakfast meal and one free lunch meal every school day. To ensure the student is receiving a complete meal, the student must take a fruit, vegetable, and/or juice with their meal. If they do not wish to consume it, they may leave it on the "share table or basket" for any other student to enjoy. For up-to-date information on our department and for menus, please visit our website.
Memorizing student's 6-Digit Student ID Number
We are required to utilize our Point of Sales system to maintain a record of students dining with us. To ensure the serving lines move along smoothly, we encourage families to work with their children to learn and remember their 6-digit Student ID number. This number is inputted into our Point of Sales when the student receives their meal.
Food Service Substitutes - we are hiring!
We are looking for subs! If you are interested in substitute positions with Food Services, please visit here.
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PTA INFORMATION
Staff Snack Station!
Who wants to show the FG staff some extra love??? The The Forest Grove PTA LOVES our Forest Grove Staff and we would love to coordinate some appreciation for them! Let’s show our FG staff our love and support by keeping a snack station stocked with treats all year long!
Sign up to donate:
Ice Cream Social
It's almost Ice Cream Social time!
Who: Falcons and their families!
What: Come play with your school buddies, shop at the book fair, and enjoy a cold treat( sold for $2)!
Where: Forest Grove 1st & 2nd Level
When: Friday, August 26 from 6-7pm
However, we need some volunteers to make it a fun evening for our falcons! Please sign up to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/ForestGroveIceCreamSocial
Last day to shop the Schlastic Book Fair is Friday, August 26 at the Ice Cream Social!
A huge thank you to all who have signed up to help!!
PTA Membership Drive
PTA Membership Drive
Your vote and your voice matters! Please make them count by becoming a member. Visit TOTEM to join now: https://jointotem.com/ca/pacific-grove/friends-of-forest-grove-pta
Falcon Football
Butterfly Apparel
The butterfly apparel online store is open! Order yours today!
Every Friday is Falcon Friday!
Mix & Mingle
PTA Calendar
HOW TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
-- Sign up for the Remind text messages
Send a text to this number: 81010
Text this message: @ptafg
-- Like "Forest Grove PTA" on Facebook,
(click on “following” then click on “See First”)
-- Visit forestgrovepta.com often! This is the best place to get updated information.
Simple ways to make EASY $$$ for the Forest Grove PTA
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
Want to be a Chaperone or a Volunteer?
Please make sure you have been fingerprinted through the District office.
It is district policy that all parent volunteers be fingerprinted and cleared before working in a classroom or chaperoning a trip.
Contact Kimberly Ortiz at the District Office for more information.
Kimberly Ortiz kortiz@pgusd.org 831-646-6553
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Forest Grove Elementary School
Email: dbabas@pgusd.org
Website: forestgrove.pgusd.org
Location: 1065 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, USA
Phone: 831-646-6560