Dear Families, It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the school year. The weather has finally made a turn for the better and everyone is enjoying the sunshine. The past week we began taking the MAP test and assessments are going well. Please remember that attendance is important during these tests. We had a very successful Leadership Day last month. Students were able to demonstrate their leadership with someone who inspired them. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. There are several pictures throughout the newsletter from the special day. We are very proud of our 5th Grade students who will be graduating from the DARE program this month. There are many other end-of-the-year events scheduled this month. If you are able to help with Field Day this year, please complete and return the volunteer flyer that will be coming home in the next few days. For families returning next year, please remember to put Supply Drop off night, (Aug. 9 from 4-5:30) and the first day of school, (Aug. 15) on your calendar! Have a fantastic summer! Dr. McKinley, Principal Nicole Papuga, Administrative Intern
May 1, 2018
Dr. Bernard DuBray -Superintendent Dr. Kim McKinley -Principal Mrs. Nicole Papuga -Administrative Intern 501 Sunflower O'Fallon, MO 63366 (636)272-2704 (636)281-0007- fax www.fpe.fz.k12.mo.us School Hours: 9am-4pm
Fort Zumwalt School District Forest Park Elementary
FPE's current attendance is 95.66%. Our attendance goal is 95%. Every minute counts!
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2018-2019 Early Release Days The 2018-2019 school year calendar is on our website. Just click here. We are grateful for the home-school partnership in teaching children that every minute counts at school and want to make a special note: Early Release Days move to Wednesdays in 2018-2019. We know many of you use this time to schedule appointments, etc., so your child can be at school when class is in session. The change takes effect in August. We hope that by reminding you of this change over the next few months, you and your family are ready for the next school year. Thank you for support of strong school attendance. #EveryMinuteCounts Medication Parents, please be sure to pick up your child's medicine from the clinic by May 23rd. Any medication not picked up will be disposed of at the end of the day on May 24th. Congratulations Mr. Harris!!! Mr. Harris has been chosen for the District's Employee of the Year. We are excited to celebrate with him at the district awards dinner next week. To see the special announcement of the award, CLICK HERE. Accounts Please make sure all lunch accounts and library fines are paid by the end of the year. Any remaining money in student lunch accounts will be carried over to the next year.
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JLMudd and Forest PARK PTC
Thank you for all of your support. Please look for information on how you can help support Forest Park's students and teachers by joining PTC next year. We are always looking for others to join in our efforts. Have a wonderful summer! Forest Park PTC
Additional Annual Notifications
5/1- Papa John's night 5/3- Early Release Day @1:30 pm 5/4- Fourth Grade Field Trip 5/14- DARE Graduation at North High @ 6:30 pm 5/18- Final MAP testing day 5/23- Field Day 5/23- Last Day of School- Early Release @1:30 pm Important Links Elementary Parent Handbook FERPA Free/Reduced Lunch Safeline Lunch Menu
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Remaining MAP Testing Schedule 3rd Grade Communication Arts: 5/1, 5/3, 5/4 Math: 5/15, 5/17 4th Grade Math: 5/8, 5/10, 5/14 5th Grade Math: 5/7, 5/9, 5/11 Science: 5/16 Please make every effort to ensure that your child is here to complete the test during scheduled testing times. If at all possible, schedule appointments on non-testing days. Help your child prepare for the test by reminding them to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, be at school on time, and to try their best.
Dear Parents, The Fort Zumwalt App is free for iPhone and Android. With your help, we can fine-tune our app. Please tell us what you think, either through our survey (http://go.fzsd.us/appsurvey) or by e-mailing media@fz.k12.mo.us. Thanks for helping us strengthen the connection between home and school. Sincerely, Fort Zumwalt School District
Fort Zumwalt APP!
Congratulations!!! Retirements Congratulations to Suzanne Heck, special education teacher, Susan Dudley, nurse, and Patricia White, nurse clerk, on their retirement. They have given many years of dedication and love to the students at Forest Park. We hope that they enjoy their retirement and know how much of an impact they have had on the staff and students. Lost And Found Please have your children look through the lost and found before the end of the year. Any remaining items will be donated to a local charity.
