Principal Weekly Update to Families
September 12, 2025
Forest park Community
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our first PTO meeting of the year. We have a
variety of exciting events planned, and many will need volunteers. If you are interested in
helping in any capacity, please remember that each school year you MUST complete a Volunteer
Application and provide a BCI.
To make this easier, we will have a process set up during our Open House next week (Tuesday,
September 16) to assist you with the Volunteer Application (including notary services and
paperwork). Please bring your photo ID and a check or money order (no cash) for $5.00 payable
to BCI.
Our Open House will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Families with more than one child will be able
to attend a second session, as all classroom teachers will present twice.
Next week, we are also excited to celebrate International Dot Day! This celebration began
sixteen years ago when a teacher in Iowa noticed the original publishing date of a book he was
reading with his class and decided to celebrate its “birthday.” Since then, Dot Day has become an
international event! The book highlights creativity and encourages everyone to find the courage
to “make their mark.” We have a variety of activities planned, along with a school-wide
assembly on Tuesday afternoon.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions. Open
communication is key to our community’s success.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Best regards,
Joseph S. Rotz, Principal
Congratulations Keith! A new book from our vending machine.
FPES Dates to Remember
September
Open House - 09/16/2025
October
Flu Clinic - 10/01/2025
Forest Park Vaccination Clinic - 10/01/2025
FP School Spirit Day - 10/03/2025
School Picture Day - 10/03/2025
FP Town Hall Celebration - 10/03/2025
PTO Meeting - 10/08/2025
Professional Learning Day (Staff Only Reports) - 10/10/2025
NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day - 10/13/2025
Trunk Fest - 10/24/2025
Pajama Day - 10/31/2025
November
PTO Calendar Raffle Fundraiser - 11/03/2025-11/26/2025
NO SCHOOL - Election Day - 11/04/2025
Parent Teacher Conference K-8 - 11/04/2025
End of the Quarter - 11/05/2025
FP School Spirit Day 11/07/2025
FP Town Hall Celebration - 11/07/2025
NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day - 11/11/2025
PTO Meeting - 11/12/2025
Picture Retake Day - 11/13/2025
Report Cards Distribution - 11/17/2025
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving - 11/27 - 11/28/2025
December
Book Fair - 12/04/2025
FP School Spirit Day 12/05/2025
FP Town Hall Celebration -12/05/2025
PTO Meeting - 12/10/2025
NO SCHOOL - Holiday Recess - 12/24/2025-01/02/2025