Important Dates
April 11-18 Spring Break - Schools closed
April 19 Students return from Spring Break
April 19 Pre-K registration begins (children must be 4 by 9/1/22; families must qualify)
April 27 3-Hour Early Dismissal Day. FRES dismisses at 12:45.
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Dear FRES Community,
Today is the last day of our third marking period! It is hard to believe that we are entering our final few months of the 2021-22 school year. Schools dismissed three hours early today to provide time for teachers to prepare report cards. Report cards will be available on Synergy on Friday, April 8.
Ramadan Alternative Lunch Activity
With Ramadan beginning on the evening of Friday, April 1st this year, we want to make families aware that the school can provide an alternate location during your child's lunch period. Any students who are fasting may request an alternative activity during their lunch period. Please send an email to your child’s homeroom teacher if you would like to request an alternate location.
MCAP Assessment for Grades 3-5
In the coming weeks, students in grades 3 - 5 will be participating in the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP). MCAP provides information to educators and parents on students' progress towards proficiency on the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards. Below are the dates for each grade:
G3
ELA: May 16, 17, 19, 20 @ 10:15 - 11:30
Math: May, 23, 24, 25, 26 @ 10:15 - 11:30
G4
ELA: May 4, 5, 6, 9 @ 9:15 - 10:30
Math: May 10, 11, 12, 13 @ 9:15 - 10:30
G5
ELA: May 4, 5, 6, 9 @ 1:45 - 3:00
Math: May 10, 11, 12, 13 @ 11:15 - 12:30
Sincerely,
Mr. Conroy & Ms. Pazornik
A Big "Thank You!!
Thank you to all the FRES families who participated in our Chick-fil-A Spirit Day. We were able to raise $367.05 to benefit our positive behavior initiatives at FRES!
Kindergarten Registration for 2022-2023 School Year is Open and On-Going
If you live in the FRES district and have a child who is or will be 5 by September 1, 2022, please register your child for kindergarten. Our staffing for next year depends on our number of expected kindergarten students. Check out this link for more information.
CALLING ALL MALE ROLE MODELS! Come volunteer at school...JOIN WATCH D.O.G.S.!!!
Complete a Confidentiality Training Course about protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and schools
Sign and turn in certificate
Complete the Child Abuse and Neglect Training about reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to Howard County Department of Social Services
Sign and turn in certificate
You may read before hand and bring the signed certificate, or do it when you arrive!
Learning Together Program
The Forest Ridge Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) Pre-Kindergarten programs are preparing for classes for the 2022-2023 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 by September 1st or are already 4 may learn more about the program by reviewing the Learning Together Program (LTP) Flyer (English). Applications are now being accepted and priority will be given to applications received by April 1st.
We will find out how many classes we will have next year by June 10th. Families will be notified by June 15th as to whether there is room at Forest Ridge or if their child may need to attend a neighboring school.
HCPSS Summer Programs
2022 Summer Programs Preview: The 2022 Summer Programs Preview, which contains descriptions of HCPSS’ four summer programs and enrollment information, is available to view here.
Howard County Health Department: Covid facts & testing locations: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/covid-19
Fifth graders, we need your help with the yearbook! Every year the fifth graders are invited to design the cover of the yearbook, and participate in the baby photo gallery & dedications sections.
1. Yearbook Cover Art Contest: Get creative!
We encourage 5th graders to submit their own artwork to be used for the front and/or back covers of the yearbook, see the attached flyer for instructions! Covers are designed by 5th grade students only. Please note with any back cover entries, do not write inside the "22" as it will contain student signatures.
All completed art should be submitted to the front office by Friday, April 22, 2022. Submissions can also be emailed to fresyearbook@hcpss.org
A winner will be selected at the April PTA meeting.
2. Baby Picture Gallery: Stroll down memory lane!
Each year 5th grade students are invited to participate in a Baby Picture Gallery! If you would like to submit a baby picture (kindergarden or younger) of your 5th grader, please email photos to fresyearbook@hcpss.org. Please format your submission so that it shows your child's face clearly in a 1 inch by 1 inch square. Your submission must include the student's name. This section is voluntary and absolutely free. Submissions are due by April 30, 2022.
Kids on Campus Summer Registration Open
Brochures are available on the table in the vestibule at FRES, or visit the website here.
New HCPSS Community News and Programs Site:
In response to community requests for resources, HCPSS’ new Community News and Programs website makes it easy for families to find educational and recreational resources, events and after-school programs beyond the school day by non-profit organizations.
Community organizations requesting their announcements be shared in school newsletters should visit community-programs.hcpss.org for more information. Questions should be directed to the Public Information Office at publicinfo@hcpss.org.
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