Play Yard Open House

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FGCS PLAY YARD OPEN HOUSE Who: FGCS students with a parent or other adult supervisor What: Play time! When: 6-7 p.m. Weds., Sept. 2 and 11 a.m.-noon Thurs., Sept. 3 Where: The FGCS Play Yard Why: We're excited to show off our new and improved play yard featuring a beautiful play deck under the magnolia tree, a quiet sitting area with benches, fun new equipment and plenty of free space for tag, ball games and more. We also want student input as we develop rules to make sure recess is fun and safe for everyone, so we'll be asking for student ideas while they're here. Questions? Contact Karen Torry at k.torry@fgcschool.org or 503-359-4600

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Picnic Reminder

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Don't forget our annual back-to-school picnic this Saturday, Aug. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Thatcher Park in Forest Grove. We'll celebrate the bounty of the Pacific Northwest harvest season with a potluck - please bring a dish to share and your own table service (plates, utensils, cups and napkins). We'll provide cold beverages. There's a great play area at Thatcher Park but feel free to bring Frisbees, soccer balls or other outdoor toys. The picnic is a great chance to connect with friends and meet new classmates and teachers (Note: Some teachers have prior family commitments, so all may not be able to attend). We'll have information about ways you can get involved with FGCS (classroom volunteering, PTO and more!). We'll also have info about waste-free lunches, including the chance to purchase locally made sandwich wraps and lunch bags to reduce waste in school lunches. We look forward to seeing you all on August 29th! DIRECTIONS TO THATCHER PARK From downtown Forest Grove, take Pacific Ave. (OR Rt. 8) west about 1 mile until it splits (landmark: Plaid Pantry store). Veer slightly right onto Thatcher Road. Continue on Thatcher to NW David Hill Road. Turn left on David Hill to Thatcher Park.

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Picnic Reminder

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Dear FGCS Families - A reminder that our back-to-school picnic is
scheduled for next Sat., Aug. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Thatcher
Park. Please bring your own table service and a dish to share. We look
forward to seeing you all on the 29th!

DIRECTIONS TO THATCHER PARK - 750 NW David Hill Road
From downtown Forest Grove, take Pacific Ave. (OR Rt. 8) west about 1
mile until it splits (landmark: Plaid Pantry store). Veer slightly
right onto Thatcher Road. Continue on Thatcher to NW David Hill Road.
Turn left on David Hill to the park.

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Level 4 Supplies List

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Dear Parents/Guardians of Level 4 (high school) students -

Below is a list of basic supplies that Level 4 students should
bring on the first day of school, Thurs., Sept. 10. Please be aware
that additional items may be needed for individual classes or for
specific projects throughout the school year.

-Two 2-inch or 3-inch binders (including dividers with pockets)

-College-ruled loose leaf notebook paper (min. 200 sheets)

-24 No. 2 pencils

-6 blue or black pens

-2 dry-erase markers

-Weekly planner (for tracking assignments)

Thank you!

The FGCS High School Team

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Back-to-School Picnic Aug. 29

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PLEASE JOIN US! What: FGCS Annual Back-to-School Picnic When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 29 Where: Thatcher Park picnic shelter, 750 NW David Hill Road (directions below) Who: FGCS students and their families We'll celebrate the bounty of the Pacific Northwest harvest with a family potluck. Please bring a favorite dish to share (if possible, a main dish and a salad or dessert) along with table service. We'll provide beverages. Frisbees or other outdoor toys are welcome! The picnic is a great chance to connect with friends and meet new classmates and teachers. We'll have information about ways you can get involved with FGCS (classroom volunteering, PTO and more!). We'll also have info about waste-free lunches, including the chance to purchase locally made sandwich wraps and other items to reduce waste in school lunches. We look forward to seeing you all on August 29th! DIRECTIONS TO THATCHER PARK From downtown Forest Grove, take Pacific Ave. (OR Rt. 8) west about 1 mile until it splits (landmark: Plaid Pantry store). Veer slightly right onto Thatcher Road. Continue on Thatcher to NW David Hill Road. Turn left on David Hill to Thatcher Park.

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School Supplies Lists-Levels 1, 2, 3

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Dear FGCS Families - Here are school supplies lists for students in Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the 2009-10 school year, along with items required or recommended for all students. A list for Level 4 students will be posted soon. All lists will be archived on the Documents page of the school web site at www.fgcschool.org. ALL STUDENTS - Important Items to Wear or Bring EVERY DAY -Comfortable walking shoes: We will be outdoors regularly, rain or shine; water resistant, comfortable shoes will ensure that your child is comfortable during outdoor lessons and recesses. Note: Sturdy strap sandals during warm weather are fine but please refrain from flip-flops or slip-ons). -Water-resistant jacket: Please make sure your child brings a jacket every day, regardless of weather predictions. -Healthy, nutritious lunch and snack (Optional/recommended: reusable bag with reusable containers and cloth napkins to reduce waste). -Reusable water bottle (very important for outings) PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME - This makes it much easier to reunite lost items with their owners! -------- LEVEL 1 (1st, 2nd & 3rd grades) -48 No. 2 pencils* -6 large pink erasers* -1 box tissues* -2 reams printer paper (recycled optional but appreciated!)* -24 colored pencils* -3 to 5 wide glue sticks* -1 package water color paper* -1 -Your child's favorite non-perishable HEALTHY snack (e.g., dried fruit, whole-grain crackers)** *If you are able to purchase or bring any additional supplies listed above for others, it would be very much appreciated. Classes are also in need of a few more rulers and pairs of scissors to make complete class sets. All school supplies will be shared among our community of learners, so they will not need to be labeled. As materials run low over the course of the school year we will send home requests for additional supplies. Level 1 - Important Items to Keep in Backpacks - PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME - this makes it much easier to reunite lost items with their owners! -Extra set of clothing (underwear, pants/shorts, shirt, 2 pairs socks) -Optional: additional pair of water-resistant shoes -Sun hat to shade child's cheeks, ears and nose (chin strap is helpful) -Gloves (with flexible fingers for outdoor lessons; clips to attach gloves to jacket are very helpful!) -Warm hat (in cold weather) -Bag for wet clothes ---------------------------------- LEVEL 2 (4th, 5th and 6th grades) -2 packages (100-250 sheets/package) loose leaf paper -2 spiral notebooks (single subject) -Sketch book -5 two-pocket folders (NO prongs) -1 package of 24 colored pencils -24 No. 2 pencils (NOTE: We go through lots of pencils, so may ask you to send in more later the school year) -2 large pink erasers -1 package eraser caps -10 blue or black pens -10 color markers -8 glue sticks ----------------------------------------- Level 3 (7th & 8th grades) For Student Individual Use 1 backpack 1 lunch bag Reusable water bottle 1 weekly student planner 1 USB Flash Drive 1GB 1 handheld pencil sharpener that holds the shavings 2 notebooks (lined pages) 1 notebook without spiral for science 1 package or notebook with graph paper 1 3-ring binder (2" or 3") 1 package tabbed dividers For Classroom Use (shared use, but necessary for class work) 4 pens (blue or black) 24 #2 HB pencils or mechanical pencils with lead refills 1 package index cards (ruled) 2 highlighters (yellow 1 sheet of Poster Board Loose-leaf filler paper, college rule (300 sheets) For Shared Use in the Classrooms (contribute what you can) Ream of printer paper 2 big glue sticks 1 large box facial tissue 1 small bottle of hand sanitizer 1 box children's markers (8 or 10 count box) 1 box colored pencils (12 count box) sharpened Have available at home to bring to school for Out and Abouts Comfortable leather work gloves or heavy gardening gloves rain coat PE clothes and shoes – loose fitting clothing and tennis shoes

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