Connecting With the Superintendent

All district families are invited to learn more about and provide feedback on FGSD's Dual Language Programs (English and Spanish).

The evening will start with free dinner for families. Then parents will collaborate in the school library for an hour, while students enjoy fun activities supervised by staff. There will be a gift giveaway at the end.

School-Level Meetings (5:30 to 7:15 pm.)

April 7: Fern Hill Elementary in Spanish (translation in English)

April 15: Joseph Gale Elementary in Spanish (translation in English)

April 21: Echo Shaw Elementary in Spanish (translation in English)

April 23: Cornelius Elementary in Spanish (translation in English)

District-Wide Meetings (5:30 to 7:15 pm.)

April 28: Neil Armstrong Middle School in Spanish (translation in English)

April 30:Tom McCall Upper Elementary in English (translation in Spanish)

All Community Engagement Sessions will be facilitated by Irma and Phil Decker, from Salem, each with more than 30 years of experience as bilingual educators supporting parental involvement and dual language programs.

Parents: Your voice, your questions, your concerns, your opinions matter!

Save the date (April 7th) for the Forest Grove Education Foundation's Friend's and Family Night at McMenamin's Grand Lodge! 50% of proceeds will go to the Foundation which supports teachers grants and student scholarships. See you there!

Will you have a Pre-K or Kindergarten student next school year? Plan to attend a registration event at your community elementary school.

Joseph Gale: 4/7/26 (PK & Kinder)

Echo Shaw: 4/8/26 (PK & Kinder)

Cornelius: 4/9/26 (PK & Kinder)

Dilley: 4/9/26 (Kinder)

Fern Hill: 4/13/26 (PK & Kinder)

Harvey Clarke: 4/15/26 (PK & Kinder)

Pre-K: Must be 3 years old before 9/1/26 | Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old before 9/1/26

Is your teen ready to learn how to drive? Oregon DMV offers online knowledge testing for Class C knowledge tests in eight languages. Save yourself some time and check out testing on the DMV website.

Parents of 4-5 year olds, want to learn more about supporting your student before coming to school? We are offering a free Ready for Kindergarten! workshop. Registration is required and will be confirmed before the first session as we have limited space.

Dates of Workshops:

4/8/26 from 5:00-6:30pm

6/3/26 from 5:00-6:30pm

The sessions will be for parents only. Childcare will be provided for little ones if needed. Please fill out the interest form if you would like to attend by using the QR code or https://tinyurl.com/FGSDKinder.

The adidas Employee Store is offering students an opportunity to shop during spring break. To enter the store, please present the attached flyer via phone or printed upon arrival. It contains all the information you'll need for your shopping experience.(March 15 through April 19)

988 Oregon is a free, direct connection to confidential support for anyone who is struggling. It’s available 24/7, every day of the year. This three-digit number was formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 988 went live in July 2022 in Oregon and nationwide.

What happens when someone reaches out to 988?

When you contact 988, you’ll be connected to a trained counselor who will listen and offer support. You may be asked for your name, phone number or location to help provide the best support or reach you if you get disconnected, but sharing this is optional.

Who is 988 for?

988 is for anyone who is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, emotional distress or simply needs someone to talk to. It is also for concerned family members, friends or caregivers seeking guidance or support for someone else.

Resources:

Safe & Welcoming Schools

Community Food Resources

Virginia Garcia Wellness Center

All kids should feel safe and be safe at school. SafeOregon gives kids, parents, schools, and their communities a way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence confidentially or anonymously with a simple phone call, text, email or by using the web form or mobile app.

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