Forest Grove Gazette
December 2017
Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 13th for grades TK-2nd and
Thursday, December 14th for Grades 3-5. Both nights will be from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
Please note that the performance will be held at the Pacific Grove Middle School. Come enjoy some beautiful holiday songs written by Mr. Masar himself
PTA Dine Out Fundraiser
PGUSD School Text Messenger
School Messenger texts is an OPT-IN system.
To join, text “Y” or the word “YES” to 68453
To join, you can reply to the one-time text message or you can text “Y” or the word “YES” to 68453 (from an eligible mobile phone number that is stored in PowerSchool.) The service is free to join; your standard phone company data rates to receive messages apply.
Food Bank Donations & Holiday Toy Drive
We also have a Toy barrel sponsored by PG Kiwanis Club. Bring a new unwrapped toy for a child in need this Christmas.
Barrels will be located in the front office for your convenience.
Lost & Found
*Don't forget to write your child's name in any of those new holiday clothes you get....*
Taking a Vacation?
Here is the link to print off the form: http://forestgrove.pgusd.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/08/Family-Leave-Request-Form.pdf
PTA
Lucky/Save Mart Shares is now powered by eScrip! Getting started in the Shares program is easy! Once you sign up and register your phone number, you earn up to 3% of your purchase amount for our school. It’s simple!!! Visit escrip.com/shares/. During the registration process, be sure to support “Forest Grove Elementary School.” All you have to do is provide your registered phone number or Save Smart Rewards card number at checkout.
Box Tops for Education – Every square saved is $.10 for the school. Please cut them out, glue or tape them on to the contest sheets, drop them in the collection box in the office and be entered to win prizes.
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Save the Date
December 14: Holiday Program 3-5th grade
December 21: Minimum Day 12:10 dismissal
December 22-January 8: Winter Break - No School
January 15: Martin Luther King Holiday - No School
February 15-19: Presidents' Holiday - No School
February 20: Staff Development Day - No School