Focus at Forbes
http://torringtonforbes.ss16.sharpschool.com/
Important Upcoming Dates
August 29, 2022: Classroom Walkthrough - 2pm to 3pm
September 1, 2022: First Day of School
September 5, 2022: Labor Day (No School)
September 15, 2022: Early Release - PLC
September 29, 2022: Early Release – Welcome Back Night
October 10, 2022: Columbus Day (No School)
October 20, 2022: Early Release - PLC
Welcome Back!
August 10, 2022
Dear Forbes Elementary Students and Families,
Welcome to/back to Forbes Elementary School! I hope that you and your family have had a restful and enjoyable summer vacation. We are looking forward to welcoming your children and ensuring that they have another positive year filled with exciting and beneficial learning experiences!
The staff at Forbes has had a busy summer as they have been involved with setting up their classrooms, taking part in professional development learning exercises, and getting ready for an outstanding year to come. We strive at Forbes to ensure that all children have the best possible fourth and fifth grade experience possible. Additionally, our custodial and secretarial staff have been working tirelessly to ensure that everything will be ready for our staff, students, and families for the first day of school, Thursday, September 1st, 2022!
New Staff
We are excited to welcome a few new faces to Forbes this year. Michael Newman is our new Music teacher. Michael has a lot of excitement and passion for helping children and we are certain he is going to help continue our long-term musical success and appreciation here in Torrington. We have some new support staff as well: Doug Orr (paraprofessional) is also new to Forbes and I know that he is going to continue to help our school and students shine.
Student Class Placements
Enclosed you will find a welcome back letter from your child’s teacher for the 22-23 school year. The placement process at Forbes is a lengthy and thoughtful one. Information was gathered last spring from parents, teachers, and support staff regarding best learning environments for students. All the information was considered throughout the placement process. Please be assured, we have done our best to place each student in a setting where we believe they will thrive and be successful. Classes have been carefully balanced, and we look forward to a great year together.
Attendance / Arrival / Dismissal Information
As you know, I am a parent just like you of a third grader and a now sixth grader. I know exactly how important your child’s success is to you and your children. Here at Forbes last year we had the privilege of reworking our school’s mission and vision statements. Our vision statement for Forbes is:
Forbes Elementary will ensure every student is prepared with the skills and attributes that empower them to continue their education.
I am someone who fully believes in the power that it takes a village to raise a child. Please know that it is essential to have your child here as much as possible. Their attendance truly matters and is the foundation of their success at any level.
Arrival at Forbes begins at 8:30 and our day commences at 8:45. Students who arrive after 8:45 will be considered tardy, unless it is because of issues with our buses. Car riders are dropped off in the loop that starts next to the playground and offloaded by the staircases going towards the gym. As a reminder it is much easier to make a right into the parking lot in the mornings when it gets very busy.
Dismissal
Car Riders: All students who will be picked up by their parents/guardian this year will do so from the car rider loop. Any adult picking up a child must pull into the car rider loop and check in with a staff member who will be checking IDs to confirm children are going with the correct adults. Please make sure to fill out and return the parent pick up information form that will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. This will tell us if your child is a pick up every day or occasionally with a note provided. Additionally, please return the enclosed form that lets us know how your child is getting home on the first day of school so our dismissal can run smoothly.
Buses: Just as a reminder the first few days of school, the buses take longer. The drivers are getting acclimated with the runs and stops and it usually goes longer than the posted times. Please be patient with the drivers.
Classroom Walkthroughs
This annual event welcomes all students and families to see their classrooms and briefly meet their teachers. The walkthrough will take place on August 29, 2022 from 2pm-3pm.
I am so excited to see our Forbes Eagles soar into next year and expect that we will have our best year yet. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please know that I am here to help you and your family have the best experience possible at Forbes and never hesitate to reach out.
Warmly,
Michael Clyne
Work in our classes the next few weeks
- Grade 4
- Reading - Book Clubs and Characters
- Writing - Narrative Writing / Arc of a story
- Math - Place Value
- Grade 5
- Reading - Book Clubs
- Writing – Narrative Writing
- Math - Place Value
About Us
Email: mclyne@torrington.org
Website: http://torringtonforbes.ss16.sharpschool.com/
Location: 500 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 489-2500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Forbes-School-101488034868626/
Twitter: @mikeclyne07