Falcon News
Forest Hills Elementary
Falcon News 1st Day of School Special Edition
Summary of Upcoming Events
AUGUST
Monday 26 | 1st Day of School, Grades 1-5
Monday 26 @ 8:15 to 9:15 AM | 1st Day of School Coffee for Parents*
Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 | Kindergarten Assessment*
Wednesday 28 | Kindergarten Class Placement Finalized and Emails Sent
Thursday 29 | 1st Day of School, Kindergarten
Thursday 29 @ 8:15 to 9:15 AM | Kindergarten Coffee for Parents
SEPTEMBER
Monday 2 | Labor Day / No School
Thursday 12 @ 8:30 to 9:30 AM | PTO General Meeting
Tuesday 17 | Picture Day
Tuesday 24 @ 6:30 to 8:00 PM | Back to School Night
Wednesday 25 @ 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Art Literacy Kick Off
Friday 27 | Falcon Fun Run
*See below for additional event details
Bell Schedule
8:10 AM - First Bell, Doors Open
- Drop off along Sunningdale. Supervision starts at 8:05. Doors open at 8:10.
- Street parking along Andrews. No front-of-school supervision. Doors open at 8:10.
8:20 AM - Tardy Bell, Instructional Day Begins
2:40 PM (MTWF) / 2:00 PM (Th) - Dismissal
- Car pick up along Sunningdale starting at 2:50 after busses depart.
- Walking students, including walkers meeting parents, meet at the front of the school.
- Street parking along Andrews.
One Way Traffic for Arrival and Dismissal
Drop Off and Pick-Up Options
Option 1: Drop off your child from your car on Sunningdale Rd. Car drop off is located on the west side of the building along the primary playground area. Supervision will begin at 8:05. School doors open at 8:10. Please note that Sunningdale is a one way road during the arrival and dismissal windows.
Option 2: Park and walk your child to the front of the building. Street parking is available along Andrews or along side streets. We ask that all students be escorted when crossing a street and recommend that younger and new students be escorted to the front entrance.
Option 3: Have your child ride the bus. See Forest Hills Bus Routes for specific bus stop locations and times. Students need to be registered for transportation: Transportation Registration Form
PICK UP OPTIONS
Option 1: Pick up your child with your car on Sunningdale Rd. Car pick up starts at 2:50pm to allow busses time to board and depart. Once busses depart, cars can pull forward and students will be escorted to their cars. Note: For safety reasons, we do not allow car pick up in the front of the building along Andrews Rd.
Option 2: Meet your child (walking) at the front of the building. Students will congregate near the front main entrance. Students are not allowed on the playground during the dismissal window. This allows front office staff to ensure all students have been safely dismissed.
Option 3: Have your child ride the bus.
Medical Alert to Parents
Be aware that there are students in your child's school and extended day care who have a life-threatening food allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. We are a "nut-aware" district and not a "nut-free" district. But, it is our goal to ensure that every student in our school is as safe as possible. Because these students cannot be in contact with peanuts and tree nuts we are requesting that you consider not sending these foods to school, when possible.
Please discuss the following with your child:
- Do not offer, share or exchange any foods or utensils with other students at school. Please do not wipe food onto the floor.
- Hand washing and cleaning desks with soap and water or baby wipes after eating decreases the chance of cross contamination on surfaces at school.
- If your child rides the bus, remind him or her that there is a "no eating on the bus" policy.
- Please help your child to understand that some foods he or she freely enjoys can be dangerous to others.
Please do not send in peanut/tree nut products for classroom celebrations or projects. Additionally, all food sent in for these occasions must be commercially prepared and have an ingredient label. Fresh fruits and vegetables are acceptable. Wash carefully.
See the following attachment for the full notification
NEW Visitor Management System
All schools will begin utilizing a new visitor management system. This system will enhance school safety by screening and registering visitors. During the first weeks of school, please take a moment to register with the front office using your driver's license or passport. Your patience is greatly appreciated in this first stage of implementation.
After registering, visitors will receive a printed visitor badge with each visit. Badges will include name, photo, and destination of visitors, allowing staff to better support a safe school environment.
More information can be found in the links below: LOSD Smore Announcement (July 3, 2019) and the LOSD website.
Back-to-School Packet
The Back-to-School Packets are now being distributed electronically. Click on the individual flyers below or click on the link button for the complete packet.
- Elementary Student & Family Handbook
- 1-Page Important Information for Families
- Parents' Guide for Student Medication at School
- Welcome LO Lunch Program Letter
- Household Letter for Meal Plan - English / EspaƱol
- 2019-2020 Confidential Family Application for Free & Reduced Meals / Solicitud Familiar Confidencial 2019-2020 Para Comidas Gratis y De Precio Reducido
- Elementary String Program Brochure
- Lake Oswego Schools Foundation (LOSF) Annual Fund Campaign Letter
School Supplies (Repeat)
Online Student Information Verification (Repeat)
Beginning July 29, parents of all students already enrolled for the 2019-20 school year can log into ParentVUE and review/update student information through the Online Registration tab. Accurate information allows the school communicate effectively, including during an emergency and when responding to medical situations.
If you have forgotten your ParentVUE password, go to the login page, click "I am a Parent," then click "Create New Account or Reset Password" and choose "Forgot Password". (The district will mail another Activation Key letter to parents who have not created a ParentVUE login and have an elementary school student.) For guidance, visit the LOSD website (under Enrolling and Transfer > Online Registration) or contact your student's school during its summer office hours. We appreciate your help!
Event Details
Kindergarten Assessment
Kindergarten students' first day of school is August 29th. The three preceding days, August 26 to August 28, are used to assess incoming Kindergarten students and determine class placement. Placement teams work to achieve balanced, heterogeneous classrooms. Families with Kindergarten students will be contacted via email to schedule a 45 minute appointment with one of the Kindergarten teachers.
Monday, Aug 26, 2019, 07:30 AM
Forest Hills Kindergarten Classrooms
1st Day of School Coffee for Parents
Monday, Aug 26, 2019, 08:15 AM
3 Bees Garden, Forest Hills Elementary
Kinder Coffee for Parents
Thursday, Aug 29, 2019, 08:15 AM
3 Bees Garden, Forest Hills Elementary
Links to Helpful Information
Past Falcon News Editions
Other Helpful Links
- Forest Hills Homepage
- Forest Hills Calendar
- PTO Homepage
- 2019-2020 School Year District Calendar
- Transportation Registration Form, 6-digit student ID required
- Meal Prices and Payment Options
- Free and Reduced Price Meals Information or call 503-534-2361
- Extended Day Program (before and after school child care)
- LOSD District Kindergarten Page