As our winter break approaches, I wanted to take a minute to tell each and every one of you “Happy Holidays”. I hope that you enjoy making memories with your family and friends this holiday season. I am grateful for all of the families, students, and staff of Forest Elementary. Your support and kindness are what make this school a wonderful place to be!

Thank you to all of our volunteers that have made our fun events possible this season. Parent Club planned and hosted the Polar Pajama Party, the skating event at Dixie Skateland, and our Santa Secret Shop this week. Also, two of our parents put on a "Family Volunteer Night" (Hannah's Care Packages) that included all three of our elementary schools. All events went well, and our students and families had a blast! Thank you to parent club and all of our volunteers that made these events possible.

Since the weather is now very cold, please make sure that your child comes to school properly dressed for the weather. Please make sure your child brings cold weather gear such as gloves, hats, earmuffs, scarves, etc. for morning and recess. The students will be going outside for recess up to three times per day.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, call the office at (734) 479-2550 or email myself (gmeli@riverviewschools.com) or Ms. Annie (aprusakiewicz@riverviewschools.com).

Happy Holidays!

Gianina Meli

JANUARY:

1/6/25 - Classes resume

1/8 - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:00 PM

1/16 - 2nd Grade Music Concert 6:00 PM // Forest Gym (Students should report to

music room at 5:30 PM)

1/20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Bday - No School for Students

1/24 - Mentoring 9 AM

FEBRUARY:

2/7 - Mentoring 1 PM

2/10 - 100th day of School celebration

2/11 - FPC // Rev'd Up Fun Night

2/12 - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:00 PM

2/13 - Early Release (12:40 AM Dismissal)

2/13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

2/17 - President's Day // No School for Students & Staff

2/21 - Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff Assembly

MARCH:

3/3-3/7 - Jump Rope for Heart // Online donations are appreciated

3/7 - Early Release (12:40 AM Dismissal)

3/11 - Spring Pictures

3/12 - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:00 PM

3/20 - Mentoring 10 AM

3/24-3/28 Spring Break

3/31 - Classes Resume

• Classroom teacher-classroom concerns, peer-to-peer or friendship concerns, classroom behavior concerns, playground or hallway concerns, and grading concerns

• Office Staff-attendance (absences, early releases), health needs (medications, illnesses), school events, volunteers and Watch DOGS, general school questions: Annie Prusakiewicz (734) 479-2550, aprusakiewicz@riverviewschools.com
• Transportation Department-Bussing and transportation concerns: Wendy Martin (734) 285-3900, Option #1; wmartin@riverviewschools.com
  

• Grounds/Maintenance -Building/facility concerns, cleanliness, grounds concerns: Sharon Mathews- (734)285-3900, ext. 2 (secretary to Gary Kennedy) or gkennedy@riverviewschools.com
• Student Services-enrollment questions, please contact Julie Karl at Central Office jkarl@riverviewschools.com or 734-285-9660, option 9

• Principal- major safety concerns; policy concerns; request for 504 services; concerns already addressed by the teacher, yet still not resolved. gmeli@riverviewschools.com
• School Social Worker- Social/emotional support and concerns. Stacey Woggon, SSW swoggon@riverviewschools.com or call the office to be connected.

Mrs. Peterson - Lorenzo R.

Ms. Schock - Audra B.

Mrs. Coleman - Beckett N.

Mrs. Uhse - Jack B.

Ms. DeRosia - Jeremiah R.

Mrs. Masters - Eliana C.

Mrs. Taft - Connor N.

Mrs. Avery - Rocco C.

Mrs. Kissel - Natalie M.

Mrs. LaFehr - Levi R.

Mrs. Curry - Anna G.

Mrs. Grunwald - Everett M.

Mr. Snyder - Elijah A.

Mr. Newland - Jaxxon J.

Ms. Rosecrans - Michael M.

Mrs. Gajewski - Lorelai K.

Art Club students have been learning about different artists while creating beautiful artwork for themselves. This artwork is proudly displayed throughout the building. Special thanks to the Art Club sponsors: Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Grunwald and Mrs. Garnetti

It has been a long-time tradition for third graders at Forest Elementary to create a sock snowman. Students measure rice to pour into a tube sock, then teachers and volunteers help glue on embellishments to bring their snowmen to life! This craft is a charming way to celebrate winter while encouraging creativity. Mrs. Avery, Mrs. Kissel, and Mrs. LaFehr have been doing this craft with their students for almost 20 years. To hear that families are still setting out their snowmen each year warms our hearts and holds a special place in our school's culture.

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Our district leaders have updated our Strategic Plan for the next 5 years - this plan will be the focal point and road map for all decision making that will be made for instruction, building improvements, staffing, and curriculum changes. After reading, I welcome all input from you on this plan. Strategic Plan Click Here

Our Lost and Found rack is overflowing with found items. If you feel your child has lost any items, please feel free to check out the items located in the vestibule at the main entrance before or after school.

Any items left after December 20th will be donated to Goodwill.

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