Forest Grove Gazette
January 2018
Forest Grove Elementary School will be holding a Parent Information & Feedback Night on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose room.
The evening will be hosted by Forest Grove's School Site Council and all parents and guardians are invited to attend.
There will be presentations on the school's English Language Arts and Math programs as well as discussion about Campus Culture and facilities.
Perhaps the most valuable aspect of the evening is that parents will be able to provide feedback on any, or all, of the topics.
The School Site Council is an advisory group made up of teachers, parents, staff, and the principal. Each year, the group identifies school needs and writes goals to address those needs.
Please plan on attending this informative, important event.
The talk of the school right now is the Yo-Yo Assembly that was held on Wednesday, January 10.
Jim Turner from Around the World Yo-Yo Entertainment delivered a healthy message about the importance of a good education while thrilling our students and staff with yo-yo tricks and humorous anecdotes.
As a follow up to the assembly, the Parent Teacher Association will be selling yo-yo's before and after school starting tomorrow, Friday, January 12th. The PTA will be receiving a portion of the proceeds in return.
Yo-yo's range in price from $8-$16.
Yo-yo replacement strings ($3 for five) and belt holsters ($7) are also available.
Please consider supporting the PTA while purchasing a wholesome toy for you student.
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.
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
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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
January 24: Parent Information Night- 6:30 pm
January 26: 100th Day Celebration
February 15-19: Presidents' Holiday - No School
February 20: Staff Development Day - No School
February 23: Girl's Night Dance