We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know it does not seem like it could be, but we only have four more weeks until our holiday break. However, there is still a lot of learning to do. We also have a number of fun events planned for December as well.

Please remember our primary form of communication is either text/email blasts and Schoology. If you do not have Forest Elementary listed as one of your groups in Schoology you are not receiving important information. Add group code X685-T2NZ-5PVHB to make sure you are not missing out on important school information.

As the weather cools down, please make sure that your child comes to school properly dressed for the weather. Layering is a good option, as we know the mornings are cool and the afternoons can get a bit warmer (at least right now). Also, make sure your child brings cold weather gear such as gloves, hats, ear muffs, scarves, etc. as we enter into December. They will be going outside for recess up to three times per day. We want them to be prepared for the coldest days that seem to have arrived.

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 Fall!

Gianina Meli

DECEMBER:

12/6- Student Mentoring 10-10:45 AM

12/6- Parent Club Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Forest Media Center)

12/11- Dining for $$ // Detroit Wing Co. Taylor 11 AM - 10 PM

12/12-12/13 - FPC Santa Secret Shop (during school hours)

12/20- Forest Parent Club - Gingerbread Jingle 6-8 PM
12/25/23 - 1/7/24 - Winter Break

1/8/24 - Classes Resume

1/10/24 - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Forest Media Center)

1/11/24- Second Grade Music Concert 6 PM (Forest Gym)

1/15- Martin Luther King Jr. Day // NO SCHOOL for Students

• 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. Jamie Busch, SSW jbusch@riverviewschools.com or call the office to be connected.

Mrs. Peterson - Natalie S.

Ms. Schock - Nora M.

Mrs. Stoner - Joleigh P.

Mrs. Coleman - Luca S.

Mrs. DeJules - Ben M.

Mrs. Uhse - Gage M.

Ms. DeRosia - Marley A.

Mrs. Masters - Sumaya E.

Mrs. Taft - Josh S.

Mrs. Avery - Harper O.

Mrs. Kissel - Ellie W.

Mrs. LaFehr - Sophia W.

Mrs. Curry - Casper H.

Mrs. Grunwald - Ava B.

Mr. Snyder - Tyler S.

Mr. Newland - Mila W.

Ms. Rosecrans - Stella W.

Mrs. Schwein - Citari T.

Forest students will be able to purchase books during the day this week from the Scholastic Book Fair. There are lots of books to choose from. Evening shopping hours Thursday, Nov 30th are from 4-6 PM. Followed by Bingo for Books on Thursday, from 6-7:30 PM

The first annual Forest STEAM Thanksgiving Parade was held on Tuesday, November 21st. Fourth and Fifth grade students spent weeks creating floats out of recycled materials in their STEAM classes. Students then dressed up in clothes to coordinate with their float theme. Floats made their way through the halls of Forest Elementary for the younger students to see. It was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Special thanks to Mrs. Gajewski for coordinating the parade for all to see.

Are you receiving email/text blasts from Forest Elementary School? Are you receiving Schoology messages from Forest Elementary school? If you are not, you are NOT getting valuable school information.

For Schoology - add the Forest Elementary Code listed above to your Schoology app.

For email/text blasts - Log into PowerSchool, make sure your current email address and cell phone numbers are correct and flagged to received SMS messages. You can also make any updates to your emergency contact list as well.

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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