Family Newsletter – MARCH 2026

February 27, 2026
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Family Newsletter

March 2026

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Important Dates

Every Wednesday
  • Early Dismissal - Gr 1-5 @ 1:25 pm  Gr K @ 11:40 am
Friday, 2/27
  • End of Trimester 2
Sunday, 3/8
  • Daylight Savings Begins - Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
Thursday, 3/12
  • Early Dismissal - Gr 1-5 ONLY 1:25 p.m.
Friday, 3/13
  • No School - Staff Development Day
Friday, 3/13
  • Report Cards Available in Aeries Parent Portal
March 16 - 20
  • Spring Break

❤️ The Science of Kindness: Why It Matters at Forest Park

Over the past three weeks, our Forest Park students participated in our Kindness Challenge, helping to spread peace, compassion, and positivity across campus. From earning hearts to completing weekly challenges, students showed that even small acts of kindness can make a big impact.
But did you know… kindness is actually backed by science?
 Kindness Changes the Brain
Research shows that when we practice kindness, our brains release chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin— sometimes called the “feel-good” chemicals. These help:
  • Reduce stress
  • Increase happiness
  • Strengthen relationships
  • Improve focus and learning
In other words, kindness doesn’t just feel good — it helps our brains grow and function better!

Forest Park Educator of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Condio-Hernandez the Forest Park Educator of the Year. Join us in celebrating her on March 25 at the FUSD Board of Education Meeting.

REMINDER !!!!!!!! 2025-2026 RESERVATION FORMS

On February 3, 2025 the district office e-mailed home the annual District Reservation Form to all current students via Informed K12. This form serves two purposes. It tells the school where you intend your child to go to school for 2025-2026 and fulfills the District’s mandated annual residency verification. The deadline to return reservation forms was Friday, February 28, 2025. We will not be handing out the forms in the office; you must respond to the email. If you do not complete this form, your child will not be placed on a class list for next fall. If you have moved please be sure to provide the office with new residency documentation so that we may update our records.
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Lost & Found Reminder

Our Lost & Found bins are filling up! If your child is missing jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, or other personal items, please encourage them to check the Lost & Found as soon as possible.
All items remaining in the bins on March 12 at 12:00 PM will be donated.
We encourage families to label clothing and personal belongings to help us return items quickly.
Thank you for helping keep our campus organized and ensuring lost items find their way home! 
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State Testing Information

Students in Grades 3–5 will participate in California state testing this spring.
CAASPP (ELA & Math): April 13 – May 15
5th Grade Science (CAST): April 15 – 17
Please note: Testing cannot occur before or after these state-required windows. Contact your child’s teacher for specific classroom testing dates.
ELPAC (English Learners K–5): Testing takes place during March and April.
Thank you for supporting your child by ensuring they are well-rested and present during testing days!
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DRIVER Rules of the Road: Be courteous of our neighbors

Be POLITE to our neighbors: Do NOT park across driveways or on streets marked "private." This also includes the driveways around the school. You MUST either use the valet system or LEGALLY park your car if you are stopping your car for your student to be dropped off. Please review this video and follow all traffic laws when dropping off/picking up your child(ren) from school.
                      VALET PROCEDURE
                      Driving Reminders from the City of Fremont
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ONLINE YEARBOOK ORDERING HAS BEGUN!

All sales are online only. The cost is $30 +tax through March 13, 2026. The cost will increase to $32 +tax on March 14, 2026 through May 15, 2026. The link to purchase is -  http://buytheyearbook.com/

PTA NEWS

Dear Forest Park Families, 
As we move through another busy month, it’s wonderful to see our community coming together— whether we’re cheering on the sidelines of a game, exploring together at the Family Science Festival, or catching up during the school pickup.
🏅📣🏆Forest Park PTA Founders’ Day Awards 2025–2026 – Call for Nominations
The Forest Park PTA Founders’ Day Awards Committee invites you to nominate individuals, district partners/supporters, or nonprofit organizations who have made significant contributions to our school community.
Please submit a separate form for each nomination by March 7, 2026:
Thank you for helping us recognize those who make a difference in our Forest Park community.
🌿🌷🌻Green team is looking for volunteers! 
Volunteer garden group meets on Friday afternoons from 3:30–4:30 pm and is looking for more gardening enthusiasts. If Fridays don’t work for you but you’re interested in helping at another time or on a different day, just fill out this quick form📋 to express your interest and Green team will get in touch with you.
Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping our garden grow. 🌱Thank you for being a part of our school community, and we look forward to seeing you at these events. 
-Your Forest Park PTA Board 2025-26

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School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Federal and state laws require school districts to make accountability reports available to the public online. Accountability report information is based on data and information from the previous year. Dates will run one year behind.
 
We are pleased to inform you that our district's School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are available in English, Spanish, and/or Chinese, as required. You may view the SARCs on the Fremont Unified School District web site at https://fremontunified.org/resources/reports/.
 
For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.
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Las leyes federales y estatales requieren que los distritos escolares publiquen en su sitio web los informes de responsabilidad escolar para el público. La información contenida en el Informe de Responsabilidad Escolar se basa en los datos del año anterior. Las fechas en el informe son de un año atrás. 

Nos complace en informarle que los Informes de Responsabilidad Escolar (SARC por sus siglas en inglés) de nuestro distrito están disponibles en inglés, español y/o chino, tal como corresponda. Usted puede consultar los Informes SARC en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fremont en https://fremontunified.org/resources/reports/.

Para mayor información sobre los requerimientos del SARC, consulte el sitio web del Departamento de Educación de California (CDE por sus siglas en inglés) https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.
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聯邦和加州法律規定各學區必須將其教學責任報告在網路上公開發佈。教學責任報告是依據前一年的資訊和數據而產生的，所以報告日期將會比數據日期晚一年。

我們很高興地通知您，我們學區的學校教學責任報告 (School Accountability Report Cards, SARC) 依規定有英文，西班牙文和/或中文版本。您可以到 Fremont 聯合學區的網站(https://fremontunified.org/resources/reports/)。

有關學校教學責任報告的規定，可參考加州教育局(CDE)的學校教學責任報告網站(https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/)。

 

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