Forest Glen Newsletter
December 7, 2018
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.
Third Thursday Fundraiser at Chili's during the whole month of December!
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
- 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.
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 24-31 No School - Winter Break
- January 1st - No School
- January 2nd - School Resumes
- January 17th - End of 2nd Quarter
- January 18th - No School
- February 1st - No School - Teacher Creation Day
- February 19th - Parent Teacher Conferences & Scholastic Book Fair
- February 21st - Parent Teacher Conferences & Scholastic Book Fair
- February 22nd - Half Day (K-12) - Forest Glen Dismissal at 11:45 am
Upcoming Timbertail and Dress Up Days!
- 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!
- Month of December - 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.
- Moose Creek Luminaries Community Event to Benefit The Giving Tree! All are invited to stroll or slowly roll their way through a neighborhood luminary display on Moose Creek Trail and neighboring cul-de-sacs on Saturday, December 22nd to view 2,200+ luminaries that have been purchased with proceeds to benefit The Giving Tree. This event is FREE but non-perishable food donations for The Giving Tree are encouraged and can be dropped off to the bin/volunteer collectors at the end of the driveway at 2130 Roberta Ct. We hope you will join in celebrating light, love, and community this holiday season!
- The Suamico Fire Department is sponsoring a Hydrant Helper Program which is designed to involve children in helping the fire department, their community, and their neighbors. Click here for more info!
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
- 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
Interested in learning to play tennis? Register today to join the Winter Session 2 - Bay Port Youth Tennis Club! Grades K-4 and 5th-8th, starting in January at the Four Seasons Tennis Club, 3600 Block Riverside Drive, Green Bay. Click on the link for more information on dates/times: http://bayporttennis.weebly.com/tennis-club.html”
- 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.
Call your friends and join us for Puppy Yoga on February 3rd at the Bay Port High School’s Union from 1:00 - 2:30pm. Bring your own mat and Lucky 7 Rescue will supply the puppies! Certified yoga instructor, Jessica LaVallie, will instruct a 1 hour yoga class. All levels welcome! After the class, we will have a puppy kissing booth for $1 donations, which will go toward the rescues and shelters! Register Here: http://bit.ly/FFAPuppyYoga
Notes from the Nurse!
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