Forest Grove Family Falcon Update
November 3, 2022 - November 10, 2022
Message from the Principal
Dear Forest Grove Families and Staff,
Once again, I would like to thank PTA, staff and families for providing the resources, time and dedication to have the students and family return to the tradition of Halloween and treats for the students. The movie night and food truck were also a success. Monday, Oct. 31 Halloween Parade was also well-attended and students loved seeing their families rooting for them at the parade at the PGHS stadium.
Parent teacher conferences are well on their way. A huge thank you to all the teachers and support staff for their dedication and preparation for the week. Many set up their schedules early in October and everyone was ready to meet with parents and discuss each child's progress to date as well as the expected trajectory and how the parents/home can support their learning. Parents/tutors, thank you for making the time to meet with our staff to discuss your child's progress thus far.
Parenting and teaching are challenging jobs and I recognize and applaud you for Falcon Families are caring, kind and committed to providing their very best to our students. I am proud to be the principal of such a wonderful school.
We have received our food barrels from Monterey County Food Bank. Starting this Friday, we will start our Falcon Family Food Drive. We are encouraging our students to bring non-perishable items to donate to our food drive. They can bring their items to the office or to their classrooms. We also have paper bags in the staff lounge so teachers can collect any donated items in the classroom.
Goals 1 and 2 - Instruction
English Language Arts and Mathematics - student learning focused on growth
Goal 3 - Visual and Performing Arts
All subjects are supported twice a month - engagement, access and understanding
Goal 4- Social and Emotional Supports
Schoolwide and throughout the day - education: coping skills, social interaction and peer support
Goal 5- Maintain School Safety
Safety Awareness - See Something; Say Something
If you are active military or have served in the military, please join us Thursday, November 10, 2022 starting at 9 am. Forest Grove would like to celebrate you with coffee and treats. We will all join together to celebrate and appreciate our veteran families. Weather permitting, we will meet on the first level. If it is raining heavily, we will have to postpone the event.
On the following pages, please find important information. 1, 2, 3...Go Falcons!
Yours in education,
Irene Preciado., PhD
Principal
Upcoming Events
Falcon Food Drive Friday - We have begun our food drive for the Monterey County Food Bank. Currently our barrels are empty, so we are having Falcon Food Drive Friday. We are encouraging our students to bring non-perishable items to donate to our food drive through Friday, Dec. 9th. They can bring their items to the office or to their classrooms.
California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS)
- Attached is information for our 5th grade families. Students can participate in the annual CA Healthy Kids Survey. 5th graders should be bringing home a permission slip to participate. Please read the attachment and consider approving your student's participation.
- We need all families to participate in the CA Healthy Kids Survey. Please use the following link: https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wed/ts/l0qj.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to participate in the CA Healthy Kids Survey!
Parents and Guardians Invitation
October 31- Nov 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (minimum days, all grades). Students will be dismissed at 12:10pm daily.
November 5 - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Arnette Park at the end of Moreland Street - district and schools site representatives will be present. (flyer attached below).
November 9 - PTA Dine out and California Pizza Kitchen
November 10 - Veteran appreciation morning at 9:00 am
November 10 - PGUSD Board Meeting, 6:30pm
November 15 Tuesday 5:00 β 6:00pm - Falcon Family and Friends with Principal Irene
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yxo-mcjf-gsb
Or dial: βͺ(US) +1 234-759-0048β¬ PIN: βͺ509 482 201β¬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yxo-mcjf-gsb?pin=4660150857117
December 12 - Winter Concert at PGHS Stadium for all grades (TK-5th) at 6pm
π‘ Lost and Found
We will have the lost and found outside in the front of the school on the day of the parade, Monday, 10/31 for you to look through. Please come claim any lost items. Anything left will be donated.
Want to be a Chaperone or a Volunteer?
If you would like to VOLUNTEER or be a CHAPERONE for a field trip, you will need to do the following:
- Schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted through the District office.
- Submit your COVID vaccine card to the District office.
Please contact Kimberly at the District Office to schedule your appointment.
Kimberly Ortiz (831) 646-6553 or email kortiz@pgusd.org
It is district policy that all parent volunteers be fingerprinted and cleared before working in a classroom or chaperoning a trip. Please call the office OR check with your child's teacher to confirm you been cleared.
Gentle reminders...
- We will celebrate our Veterans on Thursday11/10 @ 9am.
- Friday 11/11 there is No School, Veteran's day
*PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE BUS PICK UP/DROP OFF AREA.
This causes delays for all PGUSD students riding the bus.
Thank you so much!
π School Picture information
If you want to order school photos of your children please go to the Premier Studios of California website:
You will need to enter: fgfall22
You will then need to enter an "online code" - enter your child's student ID #
You will then need to enter your email address: enter your personal email address
βοΈ Attendance Information
3 Ways to report absences:
*ParentVUE app
*Attendance line (831) 646-6559
*Email: fgattendance@pgusd.org
π» Bell Schedule π»
1st-5th grades: 8:45 am - 3:10 pm except Thursday
1st-5th grades: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm Thursday
TK/Kindergarten: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm Daily
Parent Teacher Conference Week 10/31-11/4
Minimum day schedule (ALL Students): 8:45 am - 12:10 pm
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Forest Grove Elementary School
Email: dbabas@pgusd.org
Website: forestgrove.pgusd.org
Location: 1065 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, USA
Phone: 831-646-6560