Forest Knolls Mustang Message
October 22, 2023
Dr. Taylor-Cox, Principal
Forest Knolls Elementary School
This Week's Mustang Message Includes:
Message from Dr. Taylor-Cox
Mental Health Awareness Week Oct. 30–Nov. 4
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Spotlight on a Forest Knolls Fourth Grade Teacher
Remembrance and Reconciliation Month
Latina Parent Coffee
Piano Sales
Montgomery Virtual Academy
Family Resources
PTA
Important Dates
Message from Dr. Taylor-Cox
We had a wonderful time with so many families for Math in the Neighborhood on Wednesday. Thank you to the staff and all who participated. PTA Movie Night was a great time, as well. Thank you to our fabulous PTA!
Every child and family are welcome and respected at Forest Knolls. Please email or call if you have questions or feedback. Your voice matters to me. It is an honor to serve as the Principal of Forest Knolls Elementary School.
Mental Health Awareness Week Oct. 30–Nov. 4
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Spotlight on a Forest Knolls Fourth Grade Teacher
Remembrance and Reconciliation Month
Latina Parent Coffee
Piano Sales
Applications for Montgomery Virtual Academy Due Nov. 3
Rising Grades 2-12 students can now apply to the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) during two admission periods in alignment with the MCPS Regional/Countywide School Application Programs. The first round will run from Tuesday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 and is for entry into the 2024–2025 school year, as well as the waitlist for Semester 2 of the current 2023–2024 school year. The second round, which will run from Jan. 5 to Feb. 9, 2024, is for the waitlist for the 2024–2025 school year. The MVA is a full-time online learning environment that uses a blended instructional model that uses both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (independent) instruction. For more information, visit the MVA webpage.
Family Resources
Mrs. Veronica Gonzalez, Forest Knolls Parent Community Coordinator, will share family resources throughout the year. Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez with questions, needs, or ideas at 240-740-4620 (office), 240-550-3254 (cell), veronica_gonzalez@mcpsmd.org (email).
Forest Knolls PTA
Wednesday, November 1st. Enjoy a mouthwatering lunch or dinner at BurgerFi (8504 Fenton Ave) between the hours of 11AM - 9PM. 20% of dine-in orders mentioning FKES will be donated back to the PTA. FYI- MCPS schools are closed on 11/1.
Important Dates
October 25 Fifth Grade field trip to Strathmore
October 27 Fall Festivals in classes
October 30 - November 3 Mental Health Awareness Week
November 1 No School for Students Emancipation Day in Maryland
November 1 PTA Dine Out at BurgerFi
November 6-10 Scholastic Book Fair
November 7 Latina Parent Coffee 3:30-4:30
November 10 Open House 9:00-11:00
November 14 Second Grade field trip to Strathmore
November 14 PTA Meeting
November 20 & 21 Early Dismissal and Parent-Teacher Conferences