Forerunner ~ September 2, 2016

Thu, 09/01/2016 - 11:14pm

Band at Forest Ridge: Parents of 4th and 5th grade students can enroll their children in band online at http://mshogg-band.weebly.com/forest-ridge-es.html or by returning the band registration form that was sent home. Registration is due September 9. Students have the opportunity to try out a variety of instruments during recess during the first and second week of school. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at natalie_hogg@hcpss.org. I am excited to make music with your children this year! - Ms. Hogg

 

Aftercare at Forest ridge: Questions regarding the Before & Aftercare program at Fprest Ridge may be directed to: Kathy Henderson (License # 80921)
khintercessor@verizon.net

 

G/T Testing - Fourth and Fifth Grade Students NEW to Howard County: The Howard County Public School System is currently in the process of identifying students new to Howard County Public Schools for possible placement in the G/T Mathematics Program. If you have a child new to the Howard County Public School System whom you wish to have tested as part of the G/T placement process, please submit your request in writing to the G/T Resource Teacher by September 7, 2016. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Kim Clawson or Susan Langley, G/T Resource Teachers, at 410-880-5950 or email at kimberly_clawson@hcpss.org or susan_langley@hcpss.org

 
PTA NEWS.....
Welcome Back from the President!
I am so excited to welcome you a,ll back to a new and exciting year at Forest Ridge! For my husband, Tom, and I the new year brings the thrill of watching our oldest daughter’s milestone of entering middle school and our youngest daughter entering 2nd grade.  As your PTA president, I want to tell you we have so many fun-filled activities planned for this year.  I am  sure there is something for everyone!  One of our goals for this year is to increase PTA membership and parent involvement.  All of the great activities need parent support to make them a success.   Most importantly, we want to support our students and our amazing teachers and staff. FRES is blessed with a warm, friendly and dedicated staff.  I strongly encourage you to  attend one of our PTA meetings to find out more about what we do and ways you can help.  There are ways for EVERYONE to help.  I look forward to meeting and working with you all for the benefit of our school.  If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas about improving our school, please contact me at president@frespta.org.  Myself and any of the board members are willing to hear your comments.  This is OUR school and OUR PTA! ~ Jennifer Renkevens, FRES PTA President
Some  Upcoming PTA events we are excited to share! 
Membership
Please join the PTA during our annual membership drive to ensure we can continue the programs, activities and events we have planned. This year’s membership drive runs through October. Members will be entered in a drawing for a free gift, and classes with the most PTA memberships will earn a special prize. The class with the most memberships by September 16 will receive a pencil and a homework pass.  The class with the most memberships by 9/23 will receive extra recess. Forms went home yesterday in the PTA Welcome back packet or you can stop by our table at Back to School nights or  you can do it on our website at frespta.org.  
 
First PTA Meeting-  
Tuesday, September 6,  meeting  in the Cafeteria at 7:00.  Child care will be provided.  Come meet the board and all the chair heads and learn what the PTA does for the children and staff of FRES.  
 
Kidstuff Fundraiser
Also on the 6th, we Kickoff our first Fundraiser of the year- Kidstuff Books.  Kidstuff is a coupon book jam packed with valuable coupons that can be used all over Maryland.  Keep the book in your car for that  trip to Weis or Dick's Sporting Goods or plan a family outing to Port Discovery, The Maryland Zoo or the MD Science Center, just name a few.  Each book costs $25 but you can get that amount back after just a few uses.  They also make great gifts and can you are able to begin using them right away!!  For every book sold, FRES PTA makes $12.50.  That will go along way to fund the many programs that we provide for our school.
Parent Meet Up
Are you new to FRES? Or have you been with FRES for as long as you can remember? Maybe you have questions or insecurities about starting a new school OR you've got a lot to share with others.  If this is YOU, join us on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 in the Media Center.  We will have a trained Social worker discuss with us our thoughts about what a new school year and questions bring.  Child care will be provided.
 
After School Programs
 We are offering a number of great after school activites for you to enroll your child in.  There is Chess Club, SchoolHouse Theater and KidzArt to name just a few.  For a complete list and times of all after school activites see the PTA packet that went home yesterday or check out our website at frespta.org.
 
Ice Cream Social and Wellness Walk
FRES PTA invites you to join fellow FRES families for an evening of Walking and Ice Cream Sundaes!  We will begin the event on the bus loop where families are invited to walk with FRES teachers and staff, then move to the cafeteria for ice cream sundaes from 6:30-7:30.  If you are able to help at this event please check out our sign up genius... http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0b4bafa822a02-icecream/
 
Red Hot and Blue Restaurant Night
Join other FRES families for a night of BBQ and socializing at a long time Laurel establishment.  Meet up at Red Hot and Blue on Main Street from 4-9 on Monday, September 26.  Red Hot and Blue will donate 15% of the proceeds to FRES PTA.  Give them the flyer or simply say you are with FRES.