Forest Glen Newsletter
November 16th, 2018
Wednesday, November 21st will be a half day - dismissal is at 11:45 am!
There will be no school on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd!
There will be no newsletter next week due to the shortened week!
Third Thursday fundraising event at Barnes & Noble- November 20th!
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast!
Attention 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade parents!
We need parent volunteers to help create a fun learning experience for our Forest Glen Chess Club on Tuesday mornings in January and February. Volunteers would arrive with their child at 7:45am for chess club and would volunteer for 45 minutes. No chess playing experience necessary. We can teach you along with the kids!
Interested in volunteering? Please email Noelle Stuelpner at NNJ511@yahoo.com. Registration for 2nd-4th grade students will open in December.
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.
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!
PTO Donations Hard at Work!
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**
- November 21st - Half Day (K-12) Dismissal at 11:45
- November 22nd & 23rd - No School
- 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-4th)
- December 24-31 No School - Winter Break
- January 1st - No School
- January 2nd - School Resumes
Upcoming Timbertail and Dress Up Days!
- November 20th - Timbertail Day
- 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!
- November 20th - Barnes & Noble
- 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.
Saturdays, December 1, 8 & 15 -Gingerbread Classes. Please visit the link for more information https://www.artworksforkidsstudio.com/class-schedules.html
- On Saturday, December 1st, from 8:00 to 11:00 am, the Breakfast With Santa will be held in the Bay Port Commons. All you can eat pancakes, porkies, scrambled eggs, juice, milk, and coffee. FREE for kids under 12 sponsored by Nicolet National Bank. Cost is $7 for ages 12+. Free cookie decorating, crafts, face painting, and pictures with Santa. Proceeds benefit the West Side YMCA's Youth Programming. The Christmas parade follows at 1pm “Golden Years of Christmas” the 50th Anniversary of the Howard-Suamico Christmas Parade sponsored by the Howard-Suamico Business and Professional Association (HSBPA), Duck Creek VFW, Howard Sunrise rotary Club, and the Howard Lions Club.
- 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
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
Budget Season
During our annual meeting last month, community members received a detailed review of the school district’s 2018-19 budget and at the October 22, 2018 School Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved a levy of $26,570,826, which supports a district budget of $89,505,581 – an increase of 3.18% from the previous year. This levy will result in the school’s portion of our property taxes remaining stable at $9.19. In addition, the Board shared with community members the proposed purchase of 10 acres of land directly in front of Bay Port High School. After significant consultation with leaders in real estate, the community, and local businesses, the district formed a plan to move forward with an offer.
The source of funds for the purchase will come from two sources:
- · $389,000 from the sale of surplus land
- · Approximately $1.5 million from an assigned district account of which the funds are specifically designated only for capital projects/purchases.
This acquisition represents the beginning of a long-term process in which the district is developing a “best-use” plan on leveraging this resource for future students. We hope the 2018-19 budget and this land purchase demonstrate to our community and students that we value their education today and well into the future. If you have any questions for the Board of Education, please reach out to your Board member located in this article.
Contact Information: markashl@hssd.k12.wi.us