Forest Grove Falcon Update
September 1 - September 8, 2022
Message from the Principal
Dear Forest Grove Families and Staff,
We are so very lucky to have such a phenomenal Falcon Family!
- Thank you to all of our families who attended Back to School Night. The teachers, students and support staff worked diligently in preparation for Back to School Night. Our teachers were so happy to have so many families visit and learn about their classrooms. A big thank you to our special guests: PGUSD trustees John Paff and Dr. Frank Rivera; and President, Cristy Dawson as well as our superintendent Dr. Ralph G. Porras; Director and former FGE Principal, Buck Roggeman.
- PTA worked very hard to put together a very successful Book Fair and a very well-attended ice-cream social to wrap up the book fair. Thank you, everyone for your support as well! Please join PTA and sign up to volunteer.
- A big shout out to all our substitute/guest teachers who step in to help Forest Grove classrooms. This week we were able to gather for data review meetings this week. We depend on each and everyone of our guest teachers. Thank you!
- We have been meeting for the past three days doing data review as a team: teachers and certificated support staff. The amount of work, dedication and knowledge in preparation for and during the meetings was extraordinary. I was impressed with how well teachers know each and everyone of the students; it was heartwarming. Our students are under the care of professionals who are committed to ensuring students are safe, happy and successful each and every day. Our conversations covered all goals but were particularly focused on goals 1, 2, and 4.
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
Best wishes for a safe Labor Day Holiday weekend! School will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022.
SSC - Invitation
Tuesday, September 6 · 3:30 – 5:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bpo-pxds-ach
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 609-831-2485‬ PIN: ‪180 548 181‬#
On the following pages, please find important information. 1, 2, 3...Go Falcons!
Yours in education,
Irene Preciado
Principal
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School Site Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 3:30 to 5 pm
Welcome and introductions
Elections
School Site Council Composition
Review and Approve Council BylawsReview Site Safety Plan
Public Comment
Adjournment
SSC - Invitation
Tuesday, September 6 · 3:30 – 5:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bpo-pxds-ach
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 609-831-2485‬ PIN: ‪180 548 181‬#
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Counselor's Corner
Dear 4th and 5th grade Falcon Families,
In addition to counseling at Forest Grove, I also spend Fridays counseling at Pacific Grove Middle School. I would like to make our families aware of an opportunity at PGMS on Thursday Sept 8th. PGMS will be screening the documentary ANGST, Raising Awareness Around Anxiety.
On top of academic and social stress, the uncertainty and fears of this past pandemic years have brought all of us a lot more anxiety than before. Angst helps break this down, explaining what’s going on, and what we can do about it to help both ourselves and others. It features World Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, experts in the field, and regular teenagers.
This 6:15 pm screening is most appropriate for 4th and 5th grade parents. The screening begins at 6:15 in the PGMS Auditorium Thursday Sept 8th.
Please join us and feel free to reach out to me at zroach@pgusd.org
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A note from Pacific Grove High School:
Students:
Please do not go to the HS campus after school gets out on Thursday - PGHS is in session until 2:50 pm. We had a student skateboard across campus at around 2:15 pm today.
Parents:
If you are picking up your student from FG, please park in the upper parking lot off of Forest Lodge, not in the lower parking lot and walk across the high school campus to get your student from the FB back gate. There has been two incidents this week with non-parents coming onto campus.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Lito M. GarcĂa (he/him)
Principal
PACIFIC GROVE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Pacific Grove Unified School District
(831) 646.6590 x6273 PGHS
(831) 646.6535 PGCHS
24/7 Tutoring for our students at https://paper.co/
School Information
School Attendance
3 Ways to report absences:
*ParentVUE app
*Attendance line (831) 646-6559
*Email: fgattendance@pgusd.org
Please call the office (831) 646-6560 if you have any questions.
Mrs. Babas, Office Manager
Mrs. Pinheiro, Attendance Clerk
Bell Schedule
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
Minimum day schedule (ALL Students): 8:45 am - 12:10 pm
Upcoming events:
September 2 - Falcon Football night @7:30pm FREE for those wearing green or FGE spirit wear
September 10 - Playdate and Popsicles-WILL BE RESCHEDULED
September 14 - PTA dine out at Aquinos Birreria
September 17 - Walk with Pride, 9am-12pm
September 23 - Chalk art
September 24 - Beautification day
September 26 - Read-a-thon
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Lunch Information 🤩
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students! Each student is offered one free breakfast meal and one free lunch meal every school day. To ensure the student is receiving a complete meal, the student must take a fruit, vegetable, and/or juice with their meal. If they do not wish to consume it, they may leave it on the "share table or basket" for any other student to enjoy. For up-to-date information on our department and for menus, please visit our website.
Memorizing student's 6-Digit Student ID Number
We are required to utilize our Point of Sales system to maintain a record of students dining with us. To ensure the serving lines move along smoothly, we encourage families to work with their children to learn and remember their 6-digit Student ID number. This number is inputted into our Point of Sales when the student receives their meal.
Food Service Substitutes - we are hiring!
We are looking for subs! If you are interested in substitute positions with Food Services, please visit here.
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PTA INFORMATION
Butterfly Bazaar is Back!!!
Calling all Falcon families! The Butterfly Bazaar is back! Please sign up early to get the volunteer spot you want- game monitoring only takes 30 minutes of your day, but the smiles will last all day :). All of the money raised comes back to our schools, and more fun things for our kiddos.
Volunteer here: https://bit.ly/ ButterflyBazaar2022
Staff Snack Station!
The FGPTA LOVES our Forest Grove Staff and we would love to coordinate some appreciation for them! Let’s show our FG staff our love and support by keeping a snack station stocked with treats all year long!
Sign up to donate:
Playdate & Popsicles (Sept. 10) will be RESCHEDULED!!!
We need volunteers to make it happen at a later date (TBD). If you would like to chair this event, please email fgptapresident@gmail.com so we can make it happen for our kids and families!
PTA Membership Drive
JOIN NOW & SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!!! Your vote and your voice matters! Please make them count by becoming a member. Visit TOTEM to join now: https://jointotem.com/ca/pacific-grove/friends-of-forest-grove-pta
Mix & Mingle
HOW TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
-- Sign up for the Remind text messages
Send a text to this number: 81010
Text this message: @ptafg
-- Like "Forest Grove PTA" on Facebook,
(click on “following” then click on “See First”)
-- Visit forestgrovepta.com often!
Amazon Smile
Simple ways to make EASY $$$ for the Forest Grove PTA
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
Want to be a Chaperone or a Volunteer?
Please make sure you have been fingerprinted through the District office.
It is district policy that all parent volunteers be fingerprinted and cleared before working in a classroom or chaperoning a trip.
Contact Kimberly Ortiz at the District Office for more information.
Kimberly Ortiz kortiz@pgusd.org 831-646-6553
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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