FOREST GROVE ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER

PO Box 99 Forest Grove, BC V0K 1M0

Phone: (250) 397-2962
Principal: Mikel Brogan
Email: mikel.brogan@sd27.bc.ca

Thursday, October 6th, 2016

Principals Message
It was a great start to the school year with lots of great things happening here at Forest Grove
Elementary. Please be reminded that we now have a new school website. On this site you can access a lot
of school information such as great things that are happening monthly at our school, monthly newsletters
and much more. The school website can be accessed by typing in www.forestgroveelementary.weebly.com.
Please be reminded that as the year gets colder, it is important for students to bring warm clothes to
stay warm and avoid winter illnesses. The month of October has many more exciting things planned.
Below in this newsletter will highlight some of the important things that happened in September and
some of the important things that are happening in the month ahead. Happy autumn everyone!

Terry Fox Run

Thank you to the students, parents and staff of Forest Grove School for their contributions to the
Terry Fox Run. We raised double our goal of $1 a student and raised $121.65! Great work everybody,
thank you for your donating to a great cause!
World Teachers Day
Wednesday, October 5th was World Teachers Day. Celebrated worldwide since 1994,
this day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and
appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and
development. Thank you to the teachers of Forest Grove Elementary for their
outstanding efforts to provide an exceptional education to our students.
Hot Lunch
The next hot lunches will be Wednesday, October 5 th and 19th. Please check
planners for menu items.
Fire Prevention Week
The Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department will be doing a presentation on fire
prevention on Wednesday, October 12th. A Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief will be
chosen and go to 100 Mile House in the fire truck to enjoy lunch with the firemen,
compliments of the Fire House Diner. Parents are asked to ensure that their
children have inside shoes at the school as we have fire drills throughout the
school year.
Thanksgiving
Monday, October 10th is Thanksgiving Day. We hope everyone enjoys a happy
Thanksgiving Day holiday with family and friends.
Soccer Jamboree
The intermediate students will go to Eliza Archie Memorial School on Friday, October 14 th
to participate in their annual Soccer Jamboree. Permission forms should be returned to
the school as soon as possible. Have fun!
Bottle Drive Fundraiser
The Forest Grove Community and Parent Advisory Council (CPAC) is having a bottle drive
on Saturday, October 15th at the storage lot beside the hardware store. Watch for fliers
in the mail. Parents are encouraged to come and help out. Richard,
community members and several parents continued to work through
the summer sorting bottles and cans to raise money for our school.
Extra help would be welcomed and appreciated.
CPAC Meetings and AGM

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Thursday, October 6th, 2016
Regular meetings for the Parent Advisory will continue to be held the first Monday of every month at
6:00 p.m. at Forest Grove Elementary School. New parent members are welcome and appreciated! The
Annual General Meeting for the election of the executive (President, Vice-president, Secretary,
Treasurer) will be held on Monday, October 24 th at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a review of the Bylaws
and Constitution to make any necessary changes. Thank you to all who have participated in the previous
year! Your dedication and commitment is commendable.
Parent / Teacher Conference (October 19th, Parent Teacher
Interviews at 1:45 pm) (Early dismissal all week-one hour early)
Parent / Teacher conferences will be scheduled on Wednesday, October 19 th,
starting at 1:45. Please contact the school to schedule your time. If this time
is not convenient, parents may contact the office to make an appointment for
another day during that week that works for all involved. Students will be dismissed 1 hour early from
October 177h to 20th. Buses will run in accordance with this schedule.
Professional Development Day
Friday, October 21st is a Professional Development Day.
students that day.

There will be no school for

Free Skate days (field trips)

Please note our free skating schedule for the year: Nov. 22 nd, Jan. 17, and Feb. 21st. Free transportation
and admission will be covered for all students. Please contact the school if you have questions.
Halloween Celebration
There will be a celebration during the afternoon on October 31st. Students will be encouraged to dress
up and participate in all the events of the day. Parents are welcome to dress up and come join the fun.
Help is needed with some of the activities so if you can lend a hand please leave a note in your childs
planner.

Dates to Remember:

October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
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October
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C.P.A.C. Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

World Teachers Day
Hot Lunch
Thanksgiving Day no school
Fire Prevention Presentation
School Spirit Day: Crazy Hat Day!
Soccer Jamboree - grades 4-7
Bottle Drive at the Forest Grove Storage
Students Dismissed 1 Hour Early Each Day
Parent teacher interviews starting at 1:45 P.M.
Hot Lunch
Pro D. Day (school for Teachers only)
CPAC AGM 6:00 p.m.
Halloween Costume Dance at the Forest Grove Legion
Halloween Party After Lunch in the gym-also arts and crafts
Halloween Fireworks, Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate at the Community Hall