Family Newsletter – APRIL 2025

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Family Newsletter

APRIL 2025

Hello Forest Park Families

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APRIL EVENTS

Every Wednesday Early Dismissal
Gr. 1-5 @ 1:25  Kinder @ 11:40       
Wednesday, 4/2
  • 5th Gr. Parent Night at Thornton 5:30 - 6:15 pm
Tuesday, 4/8
  • ELAC Meeting Rm. 207 8:30 - 9:30 am
4/9 - 4/11
  • Family Picnics
Wednesday, 4/16
  • School Board Meeting 6:00 pm
4/18 - 4/25
  • Spring Break - No School

English Language Advisory Committee Meeting April 8

Join us April 8th to learn about the NEW online program available to your child and you: CONNECT TO LITERACY for Learners of ENGLISH.
8:30 - 9:30 am in room 207
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Golden Sneaker Contest 2025

The winning classroom is Ms.Ledesma's class room 408. 
The first runner up is Ms.Bockes Class room 306
Picnic day

Family Picnic Day(s)

Get your lunch (bring yours), chair and blanket out and go enjoy a nice lunch outside with your child(ren). (weather permitting). Each grade level, 1st- 5th is assigned a picnic day.
April 9th (4th and 5th) @ 12:05 pm
April 10th (2nd and 3rd) @ 11:05 am
April 11th (1st) @ 11:05 am 
You are encouraged to come and enjoy lunch with your child on the field in the back of the school.
Upon arrival - please proceed directly to the lobby - near the MUR where you will be given a visitor badge. 
Then proceed to the field for lunch with your child. 
(TK/K TBD)
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FUSD School Showcase- Forest Park

Join us on APRIL 16 at 6:00 pm at the FUSD District Office. 
Wear your Forest Park spirit wear (or green and yellow) as we are showcased at the School Board Meeting.

Traffic Safety Rules

🚗 Drive Safely Around Forest Park! 🚗
 Keeping Our Students & Community Safe
✅ Use Crosswalks – Students should always cross the street safely at designated crosswalks.
 🚫 No Double Parking – Do not stop in the middle of the street to drop off or pick up students.
 🚗 Respect Driveways – Please do not block neighbors' driveways when parking.
 ⚠️ Drop Off Safely – Only drop off students at the curb in designated parking areas, not in non-parking zones.
 🚦 Follow Traffic Laws – Slow down, stay alert, and be mindful of students walking near the school.
💙 Let's all work together to keep our children safe! 💙
Helmet

Buy it. Fit it. Wear it. EVERY RIDE! The Proper Helmet Fit

Helmets come in various sizes, just like hats. Size can vary between manufacturers. Follow the steps to fit a helmet properly. It may take time to ensure a proper helmet fit, but your life is worth it. It’s usually
easier to look in the mirror or have someone else adjust the straps. For the most comprehensive list of helmet sizes according to manufacturers, go the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) Web site at: www.bhsi.org/.
Please see the link below for a flyer on proper helmet fitting.
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Lost and Found

The lost and found is now located in front of the school office. All items not claimed by April 17 will be donated to charity. Please ask your child to check the lost and found periodically for any missing items.
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State Testing Dates

CAASPP/SBAC Grades 3-5, May 13 - May 23
5th Grade Science (CAST) May 1 - May 2
Please make note of these dates as tests will not be administered before or after these dates.

School Site Council NOMINATIONS BALLOT

The School Site Council (SSC) is composed of two membership groups, school employees and members that represent the community (parents/guardians). 
Membership on the SSC is a two (2) year commitment. Forest Park's SSC will have two vacancies in the next school year. Nominated names will appear on the election ballot in the May Newsletter. Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have. More information about our SSC can be found on the school's website (under the teachers/student tab). 
Please consider nominating yourself to SSC. Here is the nomination form. 
Nominations will be open through April 17, 2025
There are 3 after school SSC meetings each year- typically September, Feb/Mar and April. The COUNCIL shall evaluate the needs and resources of the school and community, and shall be involved with planning, coordinating, implementing, budgeting, monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating the Forest Park SPSA, Single Plan for Student Achievement. The COUNCIL is the official decision-making body of the SPSA. The COUNCIL shall carry out all other duties and responsibilities assigned to it in the Education Code of the State of California

Yearbook

ONLINE YEARBOOK ORDERING!

All sales are online only. The cost is $30 + tax on March 15 through May 16, 2025. The link to purchase is http://buytheyearbook.com
Use School ID number 292767-2401
There will be a limited number for purchase in the office beginning May 26. CASH ONLY! $33 - exact change preferred.
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