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April 2023

A Note from the Principal

Forest Hills Families,

Spring is here, and I hope everyone enjoyed spring break! April will be a busy month at Forest Hills! ACAP Testing, Alabama's Comprehensive Assessment Program, takes place this month. All students in 2nd-4th grade MUST be present for state testing. All students in grades 2-4 will take the ACAP state assessment on April 11 & 12 (ELA), 20 (science-4th grade only), & 25 (math). It is imperative that students be at school and on time on for these assessments. We value gathering data on each student at Forest Hills so that we can best meet students' learning needs and also celebrate their growth and achievement. Please know that these assessments are required by our state and absences will not be pre-approved for these dates. You can support your child during testing by doing the following:

ensure an appropriate bedtime the night before
arrive to school early enough so your child can eat breakfast, or provide a healthy breakfast at home
encourage your child with positive comments and words of support
focus on having a positive attitude and growth mindset

To kick off testing, we will have a pep rally for our 2nd-4th graders Monday, April 10th at 1:00! The theme will be Rock the Test, and students (2nd-4th only) are invited to dress like rock stars! Should you have any further questions about testing, please contact your child's teacher. I am SO proud of our students and teachers and all of the hard work they've poured into learning this year!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Fowler, Principal

April Virtue-Positive Attitude

This month our students will be learning about the virtue of "positive attitude." They will learn that a positive attitude means we will expect the best and have positive thoughts. Some words that come to mind when thinking about positive attitude are: hope, enthusiasm, flexibility, and sense of humor. Here are some talking points to discuss at home with your child:

How can we have a positive attitude at school?
Can you think of a time when you felt down and discouraged? What made you feel that way? How could you have a positive mindset about that situation instead of a negative mindset?
Why is it important to have a positive attitude?

We are continuing to enjoy learning about virtues together! Thank you for talking with your child about these virtues!-Mrs. Fowler

Spring Literacy Fun Newsletter

Kindergarten Readiness Screening

If you or someone you know have an incoming Kindergartener attending FHES in August 2023, please use the link below to sign up for a Kindergarten Readiness Screening. The purpose of a Kindergarten Readiness Screening is to give us an idea of where your child is, academically and developmentally, so that we can meet them where they are in their learning upon beginning Kindergarten!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAEA92AAAFACE9-kindergarten

ACAP Test Integrity

Save the date! Students will take the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program) in grades 2nd, 3rd, and 4th during the month of April. Students will not be pre-approved for any absences on these dates. Please mark your calendars for the schedule below:
Tuesday, April 11th-ELA
Wednesday, April 12th-ELA
Thursday, April 20th-Science (4th grade only)
Tuesday, April 25th-Math
Test security measures ban any electronic devices during testing. Such devices include smart watches, cellphones, tablets, etc. Any violation of this test security policy will be considered an FCS Code of Conduct Class III offense and warrant suspension from school. Thank you for ensuring your child does not bring a digital device to school during ACAP testing! **Please note that any digital device from home mentioned above is not allowed during any school day throughout the school year.**

FECHAS DE EVALUACION DE ACAP E INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD

¡Reserve la fecha! Los estudiantes tomarán el ACAP (Programa de Evaluación Integral de Alabama) en los grados 2, 3, y 4 durante el mes de abril. Los estudiantes no serán pre-aprobados para ninguna ausencia en estas fechas. Por favor, marque sus calendarios para el horario a continuación:
Martes, 11 de abril-ELA
Miércoles, 12 de abril-ELA
Jueves, 20 de abril-Ciencias (solo 4º grado)
Martes, 25 de abril-Matemáticas
Las medidas de seguridad de esta evaluación prohíben el uso de cualquier dispositivo electrónico durante la misma. Tales dispositivos incluyen relojes inteligentes, teléfonos celulares, tabletas, etc. Cualquier violación de esta política de seguridad durante la evaluación se considerará una ofensa de Clase III del Código de Conducta de FCS lo que justificará la suspensión de la escuela. ¡Gracias por asegurarse de que su hijo no traiga un dispositivo digital a la escuela durante la evaluación de ACAP! ** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier dispositivo digital que venga del hogar mencionado anteriormente no está permitido durante ningún día escolar durante todo el año escolar. **