IMPORTANT DATES
November 22 Art to Remember order & payment deadline
7:00-9:00 PTA Family Movie Night
November 25 Schools close 3 hours early for Parent/Teacher conferences
November 26 Walk to School Day - Meet at Savage Library at 8:15 (see below)
Turkey Trot- a fun run during related arts - please remind students to wear sneakers!
Schools close 3 hours early for Parent/Teacher conferences
November 27 Schools closed for students for Parent/Teacher conferences
November 28-29 Thanksgiving holiday - schools and offices closed
December 7 PTA Holiday Market 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Dear Forest Ridge Families,
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us during American Education Week to observe your children in the classroom. Your presence highlights the strength of our school community and the vital role that families play in their children’s education. Together, as partners with our dedicated teachers, we can ensure the success and growth of each and every student.
Additionally, thank you for your kind and thoughtful gesture of sending bouquets of flowers to celebrate our Educational Support Professionals (ESP) on National ESP Appreciation Day. Your generosity and recognition of their hard work mean so much to the staff who tirelessly support our students every day. Ms. Pazornik and I also provided them a very special lunch, so they definitely had a great day.
A quick reminder: School will dismiss at 12:15pm on Monday and Tuesday for Parent/Teacher Conferences. These conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, review their progress, and discuss strategies to support their learning. Your involvement is crucial in ensuring your child’s academic and personal success, and we encourage everyone to participate. Schools will be closed November 27 - 30 for Thanksgiving Break.
Thank you for all you do to support our school and your children’s education. We look forward to continuing to work together to help all our students thrive.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Lannon & Ms. Pazornik
Art To Remember
Orders for Art to Remember are due November 22
Walk to School Day is Nov 26th
FRES Walk to School Day is Nov 26th! Get some exercise and help reduce car emissions. Mr. Whiteford and Mrs. O'Connell will be at the Savage Library at 8:15 to join in on the fun. Parents can walk, too and then stay at FRES to help out with the Turkey Trot.
From the ChildFind Office
Attention Parents of Rising Kindergarteners: Don't Wait for Summer to Address Developmental Concerns!
If you have concerns about your child's development - whether it's their speech, motor skills, social skills or learning - it's important to act now. Waiting until the summer for a referral can delay crucial support that your child may need before starting kindergarten.Contact us today to schedule a screening. Let's work together to ensure your child has the best possible start in kindergarten!Call 410-313-7046 or email ChildFind@hcpss.org
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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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