10/28/16 Forest Ridge Forerunner

Fri, 11/04/2016 - 4:10pm

Important Dates

October
31 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed for students

November
1 - 8:30 a.m. Student Leaders Meeting
3 - Family Wellness Night
4 - YoJo Student Assembly
7 - Professional Learning Day - Schools closed for students
8 - General Election Day - Schools and offices closed
9 - Fire Safety House Assembly - 2nd Grade
 

Forest Ridge News and Events

From Miss Hogg, Band Director
The band program is in need of more instruments for students to use, and Ms. Hogg is using a Donors Choose page to acquire more instruments. Learn more

Eagle Egg News
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as our Eagle Egg winners this week:  Collette Call, Gaby Tello Gomez, Eli Murphy, Franklin Jimenez-Ramos, Angie Gonzalez Ruano, Ngo Hnei
 

Thanksgiving Food Drive!
FRES will be collecting non-perishable food to provide for families in our community from November 1st thru November 11th.  Each grade will have certain food items to collect.  The grade that collects the most items will receive extra recess.  A box will be located in each grades area.  
 
Here is a list of the items we need:
Kindergarten – Stuffing and Instant Potatoes
First Grade – Mac & Cheese
Second Grade – Cranberry Sauce
Third Grade - Canned Yams/Sweet Potatoes
Fourth Grade – Canned Corn and Canned Peas
Fifth Grade – Canned Green Beans and Jar/Cans of Gravy
Please check with your teacher where the box for your grade is located.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at watersprite8@gmail.com
 

ZUMBA, KARATE, DOOR PRIZES! OH MY!!
There is still time to register for FRES FIT Family Night!

•    Thursday, November 3rd from 6-8 p.m.
•    Families may register online at http://bit.ly/2bICaHX or via paper through November 2nd.  Late registrations will also be taken at the door.
•    We will rotate through stations, including karate, Zumba, Yoga, kid-friendly boot camp, a dance party, and a parent nutritional workshop.
•    Various community vendors will be sharing how they can help our families stay healthy.
•    Lots of great door prizes will be given away!
•    Students will receive a homework pass for the evening's assignments.
•    All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Federal Impact Aid Survey
The Federal Impact Aid Survey will go home on Tuesday, November 1.  Please return the form if you work on federal property.

Art News
Your talented child has been creating artwork for you that you will see soon on their personalized catalog coming home! Celebrate your child's artistic achievement! You'll be able to order timeless keepsakes to cherish for years to come. Check out www.square1art.com/shop for gift ideas!

Daycare Provider in Our Community
Maria Escallon (Neykov)
BEFORE and AFTER CARE Available
Located in Riverwalk Community
pitime4kids@gmail.com
240-280-7314
License # 252420

PTA News...

Learn more about PTA Happenings!
 

Community News for Parents

Military Family Appreciation Event 
Where:  North Laurel Community Center
When:   Sunday, October 30 from 2:30 to 5:30pm.
Please check out the flyer for more information.

Please visit the Community News and Programs page at http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/ for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.