Forest Grove Family Falcon Update
December 1, 2022 - December 8, 2022
Message from the Principal
Dear Forest Grove Families and Staff,
The students and staff have been rehearsing and preparing for the winter concert. Big thank you to Mr. Masar for preparing another winter concert for our two elementary schools! See you all on Monday, 12/12. The concert begins at 6pm at PGHS stadium. Dress warmly and bring your thermos with a hot beverage. Sit back and enjoy the winter concert presented by TK-5th grade students.
The winter concert for FG has two plans. The weather forecast for Monday, December 12 is predicting mostly cloudy skies early. The afternoon will be partly cloudy with occasional showers later during the night: Temperature 58 high / 42 Low
Plan A: Monday, Dec. 12th - Holiday Program at Pacific Grove High School's Breaker's Stadium (Corner of Sunset Drive and Congress Ave.). Several information sheets are below to provide families with information: where to park, student drop off locations, classroom sitting locations on the track, and pick up. There are other pictures to help you with locations of drop off and pick up from last year.
Plan B: Monday, Dec. 12th (Alternate Location if it rains) - Holiday programs at RHD starting with Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades at 5:00 P.M. and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at 6:30 PM. This will only occur if we have inclement weather. Due to small space, the audience members will be limited to parents/guardians. A zoom feed will be provided for other family members/friends to watch the program (It is uncertain whether a Zoom simulcast will be available at Breaker's Stadium).
On another note, as we get to know each other, I would love to emphasize I am available in person, via email or phone. However, I know schedules are busy for everyone; therefore, we have created an email address that you can use to gain direct access to FG principal and office staff. If you have any questions, concerns suggestions or commendations, you can use this new email address created for FG parents: FGdeer@pgusd.org. When school is in session, the emails on this account will be checked daily. This is just one option. You can always drop by, call the office or email me directly, but we are looking to provide you with other options.
On the following pages, please find important information. 1, 2, 3...Go Falcons!
Yours in education,
Irene Preciado., PhD
Principal
OUR LIBRARY BOOKS NEED YOUR HELP
So many of our Forest Grove Library books are coming back in bad shape! We need help when books go home that they are being taken care of properly, staying away from food and drink, dogs and toddlers, and other natural disasters like leaking water bottles in the backpack. When we come back in January bills will be sent home for books that are not returned in the same condition they were borrowed from the library. This is more work that I do not want to add to my plate, but it seems to be a bigger problem this year than it has been in the past.
We appreciate any help you can give to guide your student to be sure they are taking good care of our beloved books! I am so grateful they are reading and enjoying books, but I also want them available to the other students.
Upcoming
December
07 - PTA: Pacific Thai Dine Out
12 - Winter Program, 6:00 pm (TK-5th) - PGHS Stadium
15 - PGUSD Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm
16 - Minimum Day, 12:10 pm Dismissal - all grades TK-5th
December 19 - January 2, 2023 - Winter Break
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - School Resumes
Monterey County Food Bank!
Thank you for your generous contributions to the food drive for the Monterey County Food Bank!
Falcon Food Drive Friday! Continue to support the community at large.
- Please wear GREEN for Friday Spirit day and bring one can to donate!
Mrs. Petty
Kiwanis Supporting our community
Office overflowing with donations
News release from the California Department of Public Health regarding guidance for parents/guardians on how to care for children with winter viruses at home and what symptoms to look out for
SACRAMENTO – As Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the flu and COVID-19 continue to impact Californians earlier than usual this year, state Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan urges everyone across the state to protect themselves and their families against many circulating viruses.
“As we prepare for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings, we need to continue being vigilant in preventing the rapid spread of winter viruses,” said Dr. Erica Pan. “As a pediatrician who specializes in infections, and a parent, it is concerning to see the rise in RSV and flu in babies, young children and our elderly population. It is crucial we are aware of prevention methods, but also, how to care for our loved ones at home, and what symptoms to be aware of for parents to seek care for their children.”
CARING FOR YOUR CHILD AT HOME:
There is no cure for respiratory viruses, but some medications can reduce disease severity in certain situations. For mild symptoms, Dr. Pan provides these tips to help ease discomfort:
- Reduce congestion with nasal saline with gentle suctioning. Patients should sit or lie upright when possible. Cool-mist humidification also helps to clear the congestion and make people feel better.
- Make sure your loved ones get plenty of rest and drinks clear fluids such as water, broth or sports drinks to prevent dehydration. For infants, use electrolyte beverages such as Pedialyte. Healthy snacks and small meals are also recommended.
- If your child has a fever (100 degrees or higher), acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be given to children 6 months of age and older. Infants and children should not be given aspirin as this can cause a rare but serious illness called Reye’s syndrome. Only use other medications or medications for infants less than 6 months old under the guidance of your health care provider.
- Follow dosing instructions listed on the back of the medication or from your health care provider.
- Stay home at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine).
WHEN TO SEEK CARE:
Most childhood respiratory illnesses are mild and resolve on their own without the need for emergency care or hospitalization. Understanding when to see a doctor or go to the hospital ensures that children receive the right care. Call ahead to get medical advice and see what you can do at home and when it is best to come in to be examined. Seek evaluation right away if you child has:
- Symptoms of lung disease: fast breathing, flaring nostrils, head bobbing, grunting, or wheezing while breathing; belly breathing; pauses in breathing
- Symptoms of dehydration
- Gray or blue color to tongue, lips or skin
- Significantly decreased activity and alertness
- Symptoms that worsen or do not improve after 7 days
- Fever in those under 3 months of age (12 weeks)
- Fever above 104°F repeatedly for a child of any age
- Poor sleep or fussiness, chest pain, ear tugging or ear drainage
IS YOUR CHILD AT A HIGHER RISK FOR SEVERE DISEASE?
Early evaluation and treatment by a health care professional can ensure the best possible outcomes for children who are at a higher risk of severe disease. Children who are at higher risk of severe disease include:
- Younger children, particularly 6 months old or younger
- Premature or low-birth weight infants
- Children with chronic medical conditions, including chronic lung diseases, heart disease, disorders weakening the immune system, or neuromuscular disorders
TESTING FOR RSV:
Testing for RSV is not always necessary. Unlike COVID-19, testing for RSV generally does not change the way doctors manage individual patients with this illness and treatment is based on the symptoms a person is experiencing. Accordingly, individuals should seek care based on concerns for the symptoms listed above and not solely to obtain an RSV test result. Further, schools and childcare settings should not require a negative RSV test to return to these settings; in most situations, return should also be based on symptoms and generally children with respiratory symptoms should not return to childcare or school until symptoms are resolved or at least mild and improving. This includes waiting until 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Forest Grove Elementary School
Email: dbabas@pgusd.org
Website: forestgrove.pgusd.org
Location: 1065 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, USA
Phone: 831-646-6560