Forest Glen Newsletter
February 8th, 2019
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences are set for the dates and times listed below:
Monday, February 18th from 4:00 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 21st from 4:00 - 7:30 pm
Conferences are scheduled using the online system TEESO. The registration window is Monday, February 4th through Thursday, February 14th. Parents are able to schedule a 15 minute time slot with their classroom teacher. Art, Music and PE staff members are also available for a separate 15 minute time slot if desired. Click here for instructions on how to schedule! If your child works with an English Language Learner Teacher, Speech Teacher or Special Education Teacher, please click here for additional instructions. If you do not have internet access to schedule, please contact the school office at 662-7958. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend a conference with their child's teacher.
Book Fair and Grand Event
The Grand Event is back on Wednesday, February 20th from 7:30 am-8:30 am in the gym. Students can bring their grandparent(s) or that special someone to the event! All students attending must be accompanied by an adult. Complimentary beverages provided. Invitations will be coming soon!
If you are interested in volunteering for either event, please sign-up here: http://signup.com/go/HfTxqyn
Please plan on attending our fair to help us put more books in the hands of our students at school and Forest Glen families at home, by connecting kids with books they want to read! All profit dollars earned from the book fair benefit Forest Glen by providing our students and teachers with opportunities to use those dollars to purchase books and build classroom libraries.
Lunch Will be Availalbe on Our Upcoming Half Day, February 22nd!
School Nutrition is excited to serve a pre-made cold lunch on November 21st! Please complete and return this slip to your student's teacher no later than February 13th.
- The cost for lunch is $2.25.
- The meals are free for students who qualify for a free meal.
- The meals are $.40 for students who qualify for reduced priced meals.
Lost and Found
Benchmark Reports
If you have any questions regarding absences, please contact the school office at 662-7958. Questions regarding grades should be directed to your child's teacher.
Notes from the Nurse!
With the winter season upon us, it's good to stay informed! Please make sure to wash your child's jackets and hats often to decrease the spreading of germs and to keep our kids healthy! Thanks!
- Click here to read helpful information about lice, which includes symptoms and treatment.
Volunteer Still Needed!
Planning Ahead: Lineville Intermediate School Class Choices
In March, fourth graders and their parents will learn about the music class options at Lineville: band, chorus, and orchestra. A music class selection for fifth grade must be made by the end of March. In addition, course descriptions will be provided for several other fifth grade classes, and parents will be able to indicate their preferences. Course descriptions and registration information will be available on March 13th and the registration must be completed within two weeks following.
Parents who desire more information at this time are invited to visit the music class websites, which are linked to the Lineville home page: http://linevillehssd.weebly.co
Milk Cap Program is Ending
Emergency Closing and Delays!
Dress For The Weather!
18-19 Year-Round Update process for parents to update family information online
To update the primary mailing name, mother/father/guardian info, contact phone number, address, and emergency contact info, please complete the following steps:
1. Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal (using a browser not the app).
2. Once in the portal, choose the appropriate student (changes will need to be done for each child listed in the account).
3. Select Year-Round Update on the left side under navigation.
(This will take a couple seconds to populate the information that is currently in PowerSchool.)
4. Once the student information is populated, you are free to change the appropriate information such as primary mailing name, contact #, address, mother/father/guardian information, and emergency contact information. Be sure to click submit.
Please Update Your Volunteer Page
If your child has changed school buildings, you wish to volunteer at more schools, or you need to remove yourself from a school, please update your volunteer status. Log in at www.myvolunteerpage.com to ensure that your profile is accurate and to find new volunteering opportunities!
Student Information Updates/School Fees
If you have not yet remitted payment for your child's annual fees, you may do so online using the Student Quick Pay feature on the district's website. You may pay fees for all of your children who attend the Howard-Suamico School District. You will need to know your child's Student I.D. number. Student IDs were listed on your child's placement email. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you can remit payment to school with your child. The 2018-2019 school fees are as follows: Grades K-4: $20.00 Textbook Rental Fee. An additional $35.00 Technology Insurance Fee applies only to 3rd and 4th grade.
Importance of School Attendance
- To report an absence, please call the school's attendance line at 662-7990.
- Monitor your child’s tardies and absences through the district website: http://powerschool.hssd.k12.wi.us/public/
- Click here for more information about the importance of attendance from the State Superintendent's office.
Important Dates to Remember
- February 18th - Parent Teacher Conferences & Scholastic Book Fair
- February 20th - Grand Event, 7:30 am - 8:45 am
- February 21st - Parent Teacher Conferences & Scholastic Book Fair
- February 22nd - Half Day (K-12) - Forest Glen Dismissal at 11:45 am
- March 8th - Early Release (K-12) - Forest Glen Dismissal at 1:25 pm
- March 8th - Spring Carnival, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- March 22nd - 3rd Quarter Ends
- March 25th-29th No School (Spring Recess)
Food Service Info
NUTRITION DETAIL OF SCHOOL MEALS: Meal Viewer, our online menu service does all the math for you! You can toggle between breakfast and lunch and select a specific school site along the top right hand side of page. Simply click on “Let’s Add It Up” next to the monthly menu.
BREAKFAST MEALS: Overnight peach oatmeal, sunflower seeds, homemade whole grain muffin squares and roasted garbanzo beans are just some of the super healthy and trendy breakfast options you will see on your child's breakfast menu! We value a great start for your child's day and hope to see them in the cafeteria soon!
Upcoming Timbertail and Dress Up Days!
- February 13th - Dress Like a 100 Year Old Day
- February 19th - Timbertail Day
- March 5th - Timbertail Day
- March 19th - Timbertail Day
- March 22nd - Wear a Uniform or Jersey Day
- April 9th - Timbertail Day
- April 23rd - Timbertail Day
- April 26th - Teacher Look Alike Day
- May 7th - Timbertail Day
- May 17th - Change Your Name Day
- May 21st - Timbertail Day
PTO News
- Click here for the latest PTO news, meeting agendas and minutes, reports and order forms.
- Volunteers: Forest Glen’s PTO is comprised entirely of parent volunteers who wish to have a direct impact on the school community. PTO has a place for you and we would love for you to join us! Please access here to connect to an online survey that will share your interest for volunteering with PTO representatives.
Forest Glen PTO has partnered with several businesses in the area to bring you regularly scheduled fundraising opportunities throughout the year. On the third Thursday of each month, a local business has offered to support Forest Glen with a fundraising event. When you order from that month’s business, mention Forest Glen or bring in the flyer that will be sent home and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Forest Glen!
- February 21st - Zesty's
- March 21st - 1951 West
- April 18th - Marco's Pizza
- May 16th - Tapped Sports Bar and Grill
- June (TBD) - Green Bay Bullfrogs
Community Corner
The Howard - Suamico School District is partnering with local organizations to feature a Community Page that includes a list highlighed events for families in the villages of Howard, Suamico, and Green Bay i.e. scouting, festivals, parades, etc.
- Village of Howard Events - https://www.villageofhoward.com/Calendar.aspx
- Village of Suamico Events - Suamico Parks and Recreation 2019 Newsletter and Calendar of Events
The Gift of Girl Scouting - Troops are available throughout the Howard-Suamico area. You can also experience Girl Scouts with your daughter. Let us know if you wish to volunteer! If you would like to learn more, please contact: Dawn Krull, Membership Engagement Coordinator, 888-747-6945 or dkrull@gsnwgl.org
- Youth Softball Clinic sponsored by Bay Port Softball for Girls K-8 will be on March 17th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. This will give your daughter the opportunity to learn softball skills from the Bay Port Players and Staff!
- Save the date: Thursday, April 25th (5:30pm-9:00pm) at 1951 West/Rock Garden in Green Bay. Annual Taste of the Villages and Auction will benefit the HSSD Giving Tree pantry. We are planning some new and exciting things for this auction! There will be important updates on our web page as the event gets closer. Click on this link for the many ways you can help!
Facilities Use Calendar
http://fs-hssd.rschooltoday.com/calendar/index/publicview/
Events at various district facilities can be located by using the calendar.
If you are looking to request the use of one of the district’s facilities, it’s easy! Just click on the Request Facilities button from the calendar page and sign up. It’s that simple. If you have questions, contact the school office at 662-7958. Requests for facility usage are subject to approval based on administrative policy 7510.
School Board Connection with Mark Ashley
Learning and Growing Together at the State Education Convention
Every January the State Education Convention, sponsored in part by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB), takes place in Milwaukee. It is an opportunity for school board members, superintendents, and other school administrators from all across the state to network, learn, and share important and timely issues and ideas related to public education in Wisconsin. The theme of the 98th Wisconsin State Education Convention was “Leading for Excellence and Equity.” Howard-Suamico School Board members conducted a breakout session at the Convention on high-performing Board/Superintendent relationships. This presentation provided valuable information regarding Howard-Suamico’s policy governance model.
Participating in the Wisconsin Association of School Board Education Convention each year is just one way that the Board of Education embraces their shared dedication to life-long learning.
For more information about the Howard-Suamico School District, please visit our website at
www.hssdschools.org or for additional information regarding this article, contact school board member, Vanessa Moran at vanemora@hssdschools.org .