No School Tomorrow!

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There is no school tomorrow (Fri., Jan. 29). This is a grading day for teachers. Report cards will be sent home next week. Reports will be sent home with Level 1 and 2 students and mailed home for students in Levels 3 and 4.

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Principal-Parent Forum Feb. 3

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Dear FGCS Families - You are invited to a meeting with principal Vanessa Gray from 7 to 8 p.m. Weds., Feb. 3 for a discussion about school facilities and program issues facing our school in light of our upcoming charter renewal process and other challenges. The meeting will take place in the Level 3 modular building near the play yard. There will be a short presentation to provide an overview of these issues and time for your questions. Students are welcome but child care is not available during the meeting.

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Register for Martial Arts by Feb. 1

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A reminder that registration forms for the upcoming after-school martial arts class at Forest Grove Health & Fitness are due by Mon., Feb. 1. Registration forms and detailed information about the class are available on the FGCS website or in the school office. Dates, times and costs of upcoming Friday classes are listed below. Please note that all classes take place at Forest Grove Health & Fitness. Parents are responsible for arranging transportation and adult supervision on site during the class. Keep in mind that parents are free to arrange their own carpools and share supervision duties to make it easier for their children to participate in these after-school classes. Please return registration forms with payment to the school office. -------- FEBRUARY - MARTIAL ARTS Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - $20 1:30-2:15 p.m. (ages 6-10) 2:20-3:15 p.m. (ages 11-18) Registration Deadline: Feb. 1 MARCH - YOGA March 5, 12, 19 (March 26 is Spring Break) - $15 1:30-2:15 p.m. (ages 6-10) 2:20-3:15 p.m. (ages 11-18) Registration Deadline: March 1 APRIL - CREATIVE MOVEMENT* & POI* April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - $25 CREATIVE MOVEMENT 1:30-2:15 p.m. (ages 6-10) Registration Deadline: March 29 *Creative Movement uses dance moves and proper exercise techniques to help children develop balance, strength coordination, rhythm and gross motor skills. Students work together in fun physical activities that include balls, scarves and other motivating materials. The class is structured yet flexible, fostering a younger child's creativity and self esteem. POI 2:20-3:15 p.m. (ages 11-18) *Poi is a performance art using a ball or balls suspended from a length of flexible material held in the hand and swung in circular patterns. Pio originates from the traditional performing arts of the Maori people of New Zealand and has since developed many forms enjoyed worldwide as a hobby, exercise or performance art.

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Help for Haiti - Thank You!

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Thanks to your generous support, our Help for Haiti fundraising effort was a great success. In just three days, FGCS students, parents, relatives and community members donated $1,127.19 to help children and youth affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. This community effort exemplified scholarship, stewardship and citizenship - Level 1 teacher Sherry Reuter taught her children about the island nation and shared her personal experiences working there as a volunteer in a rural school. She showed them photographs and helped them understand how the earthquake had affected the lives of thousands of children and teens. The children were inspired to do something to help and quickly set about planning a fundraiser. They made colorful banners and signs, set up a collection table during release time after school, encouraged others to give and gave their own money. Many students emptied their piggy banks and donated money they had received for gifts. Their excitement was contagious, inspiring and literally stopped traffic - several motorists pulled over at the sight of the students' banners along Pacific Ave. and opened their wallets to make donations. Thanks to all who donated and supported this fundraising event. All funds will be donated to Save the Children (www.savethechildren.org).

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Traffic/Parking Patrol Alert

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FGCS has been advised that Forest Grove police will be patrolling the vicinity of the school to enforce traffic and parking laws. The patrols are in response to numerous complaints about unsafe driving and illegal parking during our pick-up and drop-off times, both by FGCS parents/guardians and others. Please help us keep our children safe and maintain positive relationships with our downtown neighbors. Park only in legal spaces (e.g., any curbside space painted yellow and the open driveway space on Pacific Ave. near the bike rack are NOT legal parking spaces). Although you may intend to stay only a few moments, parking illegally often obstructs visibility of drivers and pedestrians, creating a safety hazard. Remember that the city parking lots off of 19th Ave. and between Pacific and 21st Ave. provide free parking all day only a short walk from school. Do not park in the Bank of the West parking lot just east of the main building or other business lots. Please take extra care near intersections where our students cross the street. Even if you don't see pedestrians, slow down and look carefully - it only takes a moment and can help prevent an accident. Finally, if you see unsafe driving or illegal parking, please report it to the school office so we can try to contact drivers and ask them to comply with these safety precautions. If you have questions about this message or about other student safety issues, please contact Karen Torry at k.torry@fgcschool.org.

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Last Call for Lost & Found

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Dear FGCS Parents & Guardians - Our Lost & Found is overflowing with coats, sweaters, lunch boxes and other miscellaneous items that have been separated from their owners; most have been here for many weeks, though there have also been numerous additions since school resumed on Jan. 4. We need to clear out the surplus, so please stop in the main building on Friday to check out the attractive display of Lost & Found in the main hallway. Anything left behind will become 'extras' for Out & Abouts or will be donated to a clothes closet. If you have questions about Lost & Found, please contact Karen Torry at k.torry@fgcschool.org or 503-359-4600.

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After-School Classes at Health & Fitness

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FGCS is pleased to announce a partnership with Forest Grove Health & Fitness to offer after-school classes to our students at special reduced rates on Fridays during February, March and April. We hope that these classes will provide an affordable opportunity for healthy activities on our early-release Fridays. Registration forms are available at the school office and will be posted at the school web site (www.fgcschool.org); please return completed forms with payment to the school office. Checks should be made out to Forest Grove Health & Fitness. PLEASE NOTE: Classes will take place at Health & Fitness, 2329 Pacific Ave. Classes are dependent on adequate enrollment. Families are responsible for arranging transportation for students from school to Health & Fitness. Here is the line up of classes: FEBRUARY - MARTIAL ARTS Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - $20 1:30-2:15 p.m. (ages 6-10) 2:20-3:15 p.m. (ages 11-18) Registration Deadline: Feb. 1 MARCH - YOGA March 5, 12, 19 (March 26 is Spring Break) - $15 1:30-2:15 p.m. (ages 6-10) 2:20-3:15 p.m. (ages 11-18) Registration Deadline: March 1 APRIL - CREATIVE MOVEMENT* & POI* April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - $25 CREATIVE MOVEMENT 1:30-2:15 p.m. (ages 6-10) Registration Deadline: March 29 *Creative Movement uses dance moves and proper exercise techniques to help children develop balance, strength coordination, rhythm and gross motor skills. Students work together in fun physical activities that include balls, scarves and other motivating materials. The class is structured yet flexible, fostering a younger child's creativity and self esteem. POI 2:20-3:15 p.m. (ages 11-18) *Poi is a performance art using a ball or balls suspended from a length of flexible material held in the hand and swung in circular patterns. Pio originates from the traditional performing arts of the Maori people of New Zealand and has since developed many forms enjoyed worldwide as a hobby, exercise or performance art.

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