Forest Glen Newsletter
November 30th, 2018
Early Release Day - December 7th. School will be dismissed at 1:25 pm and we will follow a Wednesday schedule.
Forest Glen Winter Concerts at Bay Port PAC
- Kindergarten - 5:00 pm
- 1st Grade - 6:00 pm
Thursday, December 6th
- 2nd Grade - 5:00 pm
- 3rd Grade - 6:00 pm
- 4th Grade - 7:00 pm
Click here for more information!
We are in need of parent volunteers for the 2018 concert season to direct students to and from the stage during performances. To sign up please go to http://signup.com/go/LbZkKgZ
Note: You may sign up to help any class, not just your child's class. If your child's class is full, please consider volunteering for a different one in the same grade. ***As an added bonus, all volunteers will have special reserved seating in the audience, as a thank-you for your help***
We are also in need of a volunteer coordinator for the night of Tuesday, December 4th.
This person would be responsible for utilizing the Sign Up to organize volunteers, sending reminders to volunteers prior to concert days, and helping/monitoring volunteers during the performances. They would need to be available for every concert time, but you WILL be able to watch your child’s performance. Please contact me directly at nicoduha@hssd.k12.wi.us if you would be willing or able to do this.
Third Thursday Fundraiser at Chili's during the whole month of December!
December Charity Project!
The Forest Glen Student Council is collecting new pajamas and books to benefit local children and promote the idea of snuggling up with a good book at bedtime! Pajamas and books can be geared for children ages infant through fourth grade. Boxes are going to be decorated and placed in the different areas of the school for each grade level. Students can drop off any donations between now and Friday, December 7th. On December 7th, Forest Glen students will have a pajama day. Thank you so much for helping us out!
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.
Kwik Trip Gift Cards
December 14th! Click here for the order form.
Dress For The Weather!
Emergency Closing and Delays
Attention 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade parents!
Register your student for the Forest Glen Chess Club! They will be meeting on Monday mornings from 7:45-8:30 am (Jan. 21st & 28th, Feb. 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th). Parents are welcome to attend. Do not wait - spots are limited!
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
- You can now report your child's absence online on our school web page! Click here to report an absence. You can also 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.
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!
**Important Dates to Remember**
- December 4th - Grades K & 1st Evening Winter Concerts @ Bay Port PAC (K @ 5:00pm & 1st @ 6:00pm)
- December 6th - Grades 2nd - 4th Evening Winter Concerts @ Bay Port PAC (2nd @ 5:00pm, 3rd @ 6:00pm, 4th @ 7:00pm)
- December 7th - 2 hour early release (K-12th)
- December 24-31 No School - Winter Break
- January 1st - No School
- January 2nd - School Resumes
Upcoming Timbertail and Dress Up Days!
- December 4th - Timbertail Day
- December 7th - Charity Day - Dress up to show your support for a certain charity
- December 18 - 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!
- December 20th - Chili's
- January 17th - Culver's
- 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.
- Artworks for Kids is offering a few fun and seasonal Saturday classes that they will be holding at Artworks for Kids this fall/winter. These classes are a great opportunity to try Artworks for the first time and are great for kids ages 4–12 years old. Gingerbread Classes will be offered Saturdays, December 1, 8 & 15. Please visit the link for more information: https://www.artworksforkidsstudio.com/class-schedules.html
- Thursday, December 6th from 5:30-7:30 pm, the Bay Port FFA Alumni and FFA students will be hosting a Winter Porch Planter Workshop at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve. We will help you fill planters with fresh evergreens and a variety of wooden stems. We will start with a 12" decorative plastic pot that can be placed right on your porch or dropped into an urn. Each participant will bring home their own beautiful and fragrant winter porch planter. Limited Seating Available! First come, first serve to the first 30 registrants. Register and Pay Online at: http://howardsuamic470.corecommerce.com/bp-ffa-winter-porch-plant-workshop.html If you have any questions, please email Whitney Barnes at whitbarn@hssd.k12.wi.us
- The Howard-Suamico Education Foundation is excited to announce an opportunity for you to support an HSSD classroom in partnership with DonorsChoose.org. You can donate through DonorsChoose.org/HSEF and help support Howard-Suamico schools and students. Choose a project that inspires you and when the project is fully funded, the classroom will share their photos and updates. DonorsChoose.org validates the project request and also purchases the resources for the teachers. Visit www.DonorsChoose.org/HSEF and choose which project you would like to support. You may donate any time between now and December 31st. The Howard-Suamico Education Foundation is invested in students and staff and is committed to funding the final 25% of projects, up to the amount of $200.
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
Tax Levy – A Long Term Investment
At this time of year our property tax bills begin to arrive. During the budget process each year, there are things the School Board can control, and things the Board cannot control.
The Howard-Suamico School District is driven to work with families and the community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world. This objective is something we can control, and our budgets are created not only for the needs of today but also for future use. There is a continuous focus on making sure that the long-term per pupil expenditure is fiscally responsible (ex., limited open enrollment, adjustments to benefits, and increasing partnerships with members of the business community). Another factor in our control is the levy rate. Since the 2011-12 school year, this rate has decreased from 9.73 to the 9.19 rate that we have maintained for 4 years.
The information on our tax bills that the District does not control is the total property value within our area, as well as the increase or decrease to individual parcels of property. When the stable tax rate of 9.19 is applied to changing valuation amounts, the result changes from year to year. As taxpayers in our District, the Board of Education focuses on ensuring effective stewardship of the tax revenue we receive, not only for today but for the long term. If you have questions for the Board of Education, please reach out to your Board member located in this article.
Contact Information: markashl@hssd.k12.wi.us