From: Forest Grove Community School <Forest_Grove_Community_School@mail.vresp.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Subject: FGCS News & Updates
August 14, 2008
Dear FGCS Families:
We are sorry for the delay in getting this newsletter to you. Sending
messages to our large all-school email list has proven problematic. We
are trying to solve the problem but, at this point, we are unable to
send attachments to the whole list - for that reason, school supplies
and class lists are NOT attached here. Supplies lists will be posted
on our web site at www.fgcschool.org as soon as possible, copies will
be available at school OR you can email Karen at k.torry@fgcschool.org
for an individually emailed copy. Class lists will be posted at school
OR you can call the school office at 503-359-4600 to ask about your
student's placement. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we
deal with these 'technical difficulties.'
Onto the news and updates …
Family Visits: Remember that the first week of September is devoted to
family visits – classroom teachers will contact you to schedule a time
and place to meet. If you no longer plan to enroll your student at
FGCS (or if you don't wish to receive this newsletter), please notify
the office immediately at 503-359-4600 or v.gray@fgcschool.org. We
have waiting lists for most ages and need to notify families of
openings as soon as possible. When you call or write, please provide
your student's name, your name and your email address so we can take
you off the mailing list.
School Supplies: Many of you have let us know you're eager to take
advantage of back-to-school sales. Please note that the lists are
specific to level. As you do your shopping, we encourage you to keep
in mind our school mission of stewardship. There are many 'green'
options available for many of your purchases, from notebooks
containing 100% recycled papers to 'tree-free' paper and pencils to
canvas (rather than PVC-containing vinyl) lunch bags. Sometimes (but
not always) these items cost more but, if possible, we ask you to
consider making a more sustainable purchase. Here are links to just a
couple of online resources (if you Google 'green school supplies,'
you'll get 2 million hits!):
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ForestGroveCommunity/ff292ad7fc/5d8f77155b/3b088a8244
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ForestGroveCommunity/ff292ad7fc/5d8f77155b/7d73d0ac5b
Back-to-School Picnic 4-6 p.m. Sunday, August 24th at Lincoln Park
pavilions 1 and 2: Let's come together as a school community – visit
with old friends, make new ones and find out more about plans for the
school year. Please bring an entrée and salad or dessert to share –
we encourage you to take advantage of our local bounty with food from
your garden or local farmers markets if you can. Bring your own table
service (plates, cups, utensils, napkins) and a picnic blanket or
chairs. Frisbees, soccer balls and other outdoors toys would be
welcome! Iced tea and lemonade will be provided. We'll have
information about student clubs and after-school classes, as well as
volunteer opportunities at school. If you'd like to help with set up
or clean up, please contact Donna Van Dyke at d.vandyke@fgcschool.org
or 503-359-4600.
Building Update: Work continues to secure two modular classroom
buildings for our middle/high school classes. We hope and plan to have
these classrooms ready by the first day of school but have secured
temporary classrooms in local churches as a back-up plan that we hope
not to need. We will update you as more information becomes available.
If you have questions, please contact Karen Torry at
k.torry@fgcschool.org or 503-359-4600.
Schedule/Early Release Fridays - School will start at 8:50 a.m. for
all students. Level 1 students will be released Monday through
Thursday at 3:05 p.m., Levels 2 and 3 at 3:20 p.m. and Level 4 at 3:35
p.m. Please plan to pick up your student promptly at the release time;
if you are delayed for any reason, please call the office as soon as
possible. All students are released at 1:05 p.m. on Fridays.
No Lunch on Fridays: We are trying something different this year to
preserve more of our early-release Fridays for learning activities.
Rather than providing a full lunch period, we will provide a short
snack time in the morning. Please plan to send your student a healthy,
filling snack rather than a full lunch – good options include cheese,
fresh fruit and nuts.
Calendar: An eagle-eyed parent alerted us that there was an error in
the school year calendar we sent earlier this summer. The days off
circled on the calendar were all correct but the wrong dates were
listed below in one or two places. A corrected calendar has been
posted on our web site at www.fgcschool.org. Again, please note that
our calendar varies slightly from the District calendar – please
always refer to our web site for our schedule.
"Dress for Success"- At FGCS, that term means coming to school ready
for work and play that is active, often outdoors and may involve
getting wet or dirty. Student dress should be casual and comfortable.
Waterproof or water-resistant walking shoes or boots are ideal in many
settings, particularly for Out & Abouts. Students should always bring
a waterproof or water-resistant jacket to school (even if it's sunny
in the morning) because we go outside for recess and Out & About rain
or shine (OK, we might stay in if it's a torrential downpour and
definitely if there's thunder or lightening). We do keep a supply of
back-up gear on hand, but students who come to school without clothing
or footwear appropriate for the weather or activity may have to miss
out if we don't have the right item or size that day. We do not yet
have room for students to keep boots and jackets at school but
students are welcome to store these items in their backpacks in case
they are needed.
Calling All Volunteers – FGCS depends on the involvement of family and
community members to thrive. There are many opportunities to volunteer
– from supervising recess and chaperoning Out & Abouts to serving on
our technology committee or board of directors. We have a pressing
need between now and September 8th for help setting up classrooms and
getting our school buildings ready by September 8th – this could
involve moving furniture, installing shelves, clean up and
organization. To help with these tasks, please contact Karen Torry at
k.torry@fgcschool.org or 503-359-4600.
Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Subject: FGCS News & Updates
August 14, 2008
Dear FGCS Families:
We are sorry for the delay in getting this newsletter to you. Sending
messages to our large all-school email list has proven problematic. We
are trying to solve the problem but, at this point, we are unable to
send attachments to the whole list - for that reason, school supplies
and class lists are NOT attached here. Supplies lists will be posted
on our web site at www.fgcschool.org as soon as possible, copies will
be available at school OR you can email Karen at k.torry@fgcschool.org
for an individually emailed copy. Class lists will be posted at school
OR you can call the school office at 503-359-4600 to ask about your
student's placement. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we
deal with these 'technical difficulties.'
Onto the news and updates …
Family Visits: Remember that the first week of September is devoted to
family visits – classroom teachers will contact you to schedule a time
and place to meet. If you no longer plan to enroll your student at
FGCS (or if you don't wish to receive this newsletter), please notify
the office immediately at 503-359-4600 or v.gray@fgcschool.org. We
have waiting lists for most ages and need to notify families of
openings as soon as possible. When you call or write, please provide
your student's name, your name and your email address so we can take
you off the mailing list.
School Supplies: Many of you have let us know you're eager to take
advantage of back-to-school sales. Please note that the lists are
specific to level. As you do your shopping, we encourage you to keep
in mind our school mission of stewardship. There are many 'green'
options available for many of your purchases, from notebooks
containing 100% recycled papers to 'tree-free' paper and pencils to
canvas (rather than PVC-containing vinyl) lunch bags. Sometimes (but
not always) these items cost more but, if possible, we ask you to
consider making a more sustainable purchase. Here are links to just a
couple of online resources (if you Google 'green school supplies,'
you'll get 2 million hits!):
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ForestGroveCommunity/ff292ad7fc/5d8f77155b/3b088a8244
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ForestGroveCommunity/ff292ad7fc/5d8f77155b/7d73d0ac5b
Back-to-School Picnic 4-6 p.m. Sunday, August 24th at Lincoln Park
pavilions 1 and 2: Let's come together as a school community – visit
with old friends, make new ones and find out more about plans for the
school year. Please bring an entrée and salad or dessert to share –
we encourage you to take advantage of our local bounty with food from
your garden or local farmers markets if you can. Bring your own table
service (plates, cups, utensils, napkins) and a picnic blanket or
chairs. Frisbees, soccer balls and other outdoors toys would be
welcome! Iced tea and lemonade will be provided. We'll have
information about student clubs and after-school classes, as well as
volunteer opportunities at school. If you'd like to help with set up
or clean up, please contact Donna Van Dyke at d.vandyke@fgcschool.org
or 503-359-4600.
Building Update: Work continues to secure two modular classroom
buildings for our middle/high school classes. We hope and plan to have
these classrooms ready by the first day of school but have secured
temporary classrooms in local churches as a back-up plan that we hope
not to need. We will update you as more information becomes available.
If you have questions, please contact Karen Torry at
k.torry@fgcschool.org or 503-359-4600.
Schedule/Early Release Fridays - School will start at 8:50 a.m. for
all students. Level 1 students will be released Monday through
Thursday at 3:05 p.m., Levels 2 and 3 at 3:20 p.m. and Level 4 at 3:35
p.m. Please plan to pick up your student promptly at the release time;
if you are delayed for any reason, please call the office as soon as
possible. All students are released at 1:05 p.m. on Fridays.
No Lunch on Fridays: We are trying something different this year to
preserve more of our early-release Fridays for learning activities.
Rather than providing a full lunch period, we will provide a short
snack time in the morning. Please plan to send your student a healthy,
filling snack rather than a full lunch – good options include cheese,
fresh fruit and nuts.
Calendar: An eagle-eyed parent alerted us that there was an error in
the school year calendar we sent earlier this summer. The days off
circled on the calendar were all correct but the wrong dates were
listed below in one or two places. A corrected calendar has been
posted on our web site at www.fgcschool.org. Again, please note that
our calendar varies slightly from the District calendar – please
always refer to our web site for our schedule.
"Dress for Success"- At FGCS, that term means coming to school ready
for work and play that is active, often outdoors and may involve
getting wet or dirty. Student dress should be casual and comfortable.
Waterproof or water-resistant walking shoes or boots are ideal in many
settings, particularly for Out & Abouts. Students should always bring
a waterproof or water-resistant jacket to school (even if it's sunny
in the morning) because we go outside for recess and Out & About rain
or shine (OK, we might stay in if it's a torrential downpour and
definitely if there's thunder or lightening). We do keep a supply of
back-up gear on hand, but students who come to school without clothing
or footwear appropriate for the weather or activity may have to miss
out if we don't have the right item or size that day. We do not yet
have room for students to keep boots and jackets at school but
students are welcome to store these items in their backpacks in case
they are needed.
Calling All Volunteers – FGCS depends on the involvement of family and
community members to thrive. There are many opportunities to volunteer
– from supervising recess and chaperoning Out & Abouts to serving on
our technology committee or board of directors. We have a pressing
need between now and September 8th for help setting up classrooms and
getting our school buildings ready by September 8th – this could
involve moving furniture, installing shelves, clean up and
organization. To help with these tasks, please contact Karen Torry at
k.torry@fgcschool.org or 503-359-4600.
