Falcon Flash
September 16th, 2022
Dear Falcon Friends and Families,
This past Monday evening five of our fifth grade students were featured at the LOSD school board meeting. They came with their parents to speak to the board answering three primary questions. 1) What makes Forest Hills a special place to learn? 2) What is one significant thing you have learned at Forest Hills? 3) What are you looking forward to most this school year? They all spoke in some way about inclusion. That Forest HIlls is a place where they feel welcome and free to be themselves. I could not have been more proud of them, or more proud to be their principal. Their comments are reflected in our school vision “Empowering Students for a Lifetime of Learning and Belonging”. While we may not yet realize this vision for every student everyday, we keep trying to provide a sense of community and belonging to all.
Thank you, Falcon families, for your continued support and encouragement in this effort. Forest Hills is truly a special place to work and learn because of the care and kindness of this community.
Jim Mangan, Principal
Meeting the School Board
Fabulous Fifth Graders
Addressing the School Board
SAVE THESE DATES
NOW-- New Volunteer Application-- ALL PARENTS must apply to volunteer this year.
9/22 - Early Release 2:00 pm
9/27 - SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
9/29 - Art Lit Training for Parents 9:30 - 10:30
9/28 - Back to School Night 5:30 to 7:00pm (Parents only)
10/6 - Early Release 2:00 pm
10/12 - PTO General Meeting (PM meeting at Roundtable)
10/14 - NO SCHOOL Statewide Professional Day
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
The PTO runs on your support!
Please sign up now to help make this year awesome for our kids!
Click this link (https://bit.ly/FHPTOREGISTRATION)
to register your family and sign up to volunteer here (https://bit.ly/FHPTOVOLUNTEERS)
WED, OCT 12 - 7PM
TUES, NOV 15 - 8:30AM
NO MEETING IN DEC
WED, JAN 18 - 7PM
TUES, FEB 14 - 8:30AM
WED, MAR 8 - 7PM
TUES, APR 11 - 8:30AM
WED, MAY 10 - 7PM
SPONSOR THE FALCON FUN RUN!
We're moving this student-LOVED event back to October and we'd LOVE your business as a sponsor. Sponsorships are available at $500 and $1,000 with your company logo included on the back of the event t-shirt. Email Fun Run chair saralewis@windermere.com to get your sponsorship started.
Support the FOREST HILLS PTO with AmazonSmile!
Visit AmazonSmile (https://smile.amazon.com) and choose Forest Hills Elementary School PTO Inc (make sure the location is Lake Oswego, Oregon) as your AmazonSmile Charity.
It's a simple way to support the Forest Hills PTO every time you shop, at no cost to you. Be sure to use smile.amazon.com every time you place your Amazon order.
PICTURE DAY!!
PICTURE DAY HELPERS NEEDED!
The school needs two volunteers to help our kids rock PICTURE DAY on 9/27.
Volunteer hours will be 8:30am-12:40pm in the school library. Interested volunteers should contact FHPTOPREZ@gmail.com
Counselor Corner - Helping Hand Resources and Programs
Forest Hills Elementary is fortunate to be able to offer programs and supports to households that may need a helping hand. These services are made available thanks to the Lake Oswego School District, our PTO's Helping Hands program and donations from private organizations in our community. Click here for a brief description of programs offered and please complete the form if you would like to be contacted to receive any of these services.
State Assessment Score Reports
State Assessment Score Reports: LOSD now delivers students’ state assessment results online through ParentVUE rather than mailing paper. This is in keeping with the district’s strategic goal of sustainability and mirrors how we deliver report cards. Your child’s 2021-22 assessment reports are now available on your ParentVUE Documents page. As you review your student’s English Language Arts, math, and science scores, please keep in mind:
An achievement level of 3 or 4 is considered to be on track for the student’s grade level.
Scores on state assessments are only one measure of a student’s academic progress. We use these scores in conjunction with classroom work and other daily, weekly, monthly, and term assessments to understand your student’s strengths and areas for improvement.
New Application for School Volunteers
For the safety of children, volunteers are required to have an approved background check when volunteering in schools.
To help streamline compliance with state and school board policies, which require that all volunteers have background checks and knowledge of other board policies -- as well as state-mandated proof of vaccination (or a qualified exemption) -- we are introducing a new all-in-one volunteer application and approval process through ou Raptor Visitor Management System.
Submitting an online application initiates the background check process. Once submitted, applicants will receive an email upon approval of your background check and you will be given access through the onsite Raptor System at all schools. Please allow up to three weeks to process your approval.
Volunteers need to submit only one application for volunteering in all LOSD schools. Applications need to be submitted annually to capture changes in background checks, policies, and/or vaccination requirements.
Volunteer Application for LOSD
Thank you for applying promptly, and for your service to our students and schools. We are grateful for our volunteers.
3 Bees Garden
The 3 Bees Garden will be active during lunch recess on Tuesdays (grades K/1/2) and Wednesdays (grades 3/4/5). We have harvesting, plant care, mindfulness, art, and more activities planned for the weeks until the rain overtakes us.
Parents who would like to help out during lunch recess time are encouraged to join us as well! Please remember to check in at the front office before heading around to the garden on Sunningdale.
Bus Passes
If your child is riding a bus with a friend, or taking a different bus for a playdate etc, please have your child bring a note or call the office and request a bus pass.
Bus drivers will not let children on a bus without a pass.
Thank you!
Tech Consent and Protection Plan
In order for students to use school district software or any technology resources (devices, digital textbooks, etc.), there are three actions that need to be completed at the beginning of each school year:
- A parent or guardian must provide consent for each student to use District software and resources
- A Parent/Guardian and each Student must agree to the Acceptable Use Policy
- Families must choose to enroll or decline participation in the Device Damage and Loss Protection Program ($20 annual fee per student).
Diwali Celebration
INTERMEDIATE PLAYGROUND CLOSED AFTER SCHOOL
Camp Fire Columbia will be utilizing the intermediate playground DAILY after school. It is closed until 6 pm This is the playground next to the gym.
Breakfast and Lunch Updates
School meals are no longer free. If you would like to purchase breakfast or lunch for your child you can put money into a SchoolCafe account for them. When they get their food from the line, your account will be charged. To enroll you need to know your child's school id number which can be found in ParentVUE (See below).
Be sure your child knows if you want them to have breakfast, since you will be charged $2.50 if they get breakfast at school (unless you qualify for free or reduced priced meals).
Teachers will ask students daily about their lunch choice to determine if they brought a lunch from home or they would like one of the following options:
- hot lunch - select one of two entrees
- yogurt lunch
- gluten-free lunch
- lactose-intolerant lunch
Each lunch option from the school is $4.00 per day (unless you qualify for free or reduced priced meals). Linked here is the menu for August/September.
Here are the instructions on loading your student's meal account and here is the information to apply for reduced prices.
LOSD Beginning Strings & Elementary Orchestra
Registration for LOSD Beginning Strings and Elementary Orchestra is now open!
Please register by September 10th, 2022 to secure your seat! First come, first serve.
Visit the strings website at www.losdschools.org/domain/59 or contact Darian Todd,
Lake Oswego School District Elementary Strings Program Coordinator, email:toddd@loswego.k12.or.us
Elementary School Student and Family Handbook
CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR ILLNESSES, VACATIONS, APPOINTMENTS
Ms. Susan is our new Attendance Secretary!
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About Forest HIlls Elementary School
Email: merinon@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: https://or01813384.schoolwires.net/Page/9
Location: 1133 Andrews Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: 5035342350