September 13, 2020
Fall 2020 | Volume 2 Issue 9
This weekly newsletter is the place for Forest Hill Elementary Foxes to stay up-to-date on all the news and events happening at our wonderful school!
Forest Hill Happenings
Grandparent Event - Starts TODAY
Sun., Sept. 13 - Fri., Sept. 18
Chill | 2015 Houston Levee Rd.

PTO Membership and Donation Drive
Mon., Sept. 14 - Fri., Oct. 9
Online

GMSD Virtual Strategic Plan Town Hall Meeting
Thurs., Sept. 17 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Online

Fall Break
Mon., Oct. 12 - Fri., Oct. 16
Events & Information
Celebrate Our Grand Foxes with Something Sweet Starting TODAY!
Whether you are a Campus Fox or Virtual Fox, we are planning an event everyone can enjoy!

Beginning today through this Fri., Sept. 18, visit Chill Frozen Treats and Sweets for a treat and mention you are part of the Fox Family to receive a “Grand Fox” car decal (at the time of purchase). Plus 10% of your sale will go to our school!

Our PTO has partnered with Chill to provide a safe, socially distanced activity for everyone. You can order for pick-up, or go on in. It's up to you! We want everyone to feel comfortable.
To Do: Forest Hill Families' Needs Assessment
Our school counselor, Ms. Workman, has created a needs assessment for Forest Hill families. The information collected is used to help plan the school counseling program to best meet the needs of all students! Please complete the FHES Parent Needs Assessment. 
Ways to Support
It's PTO Drive Time! We Need YOU!
**When you donate, please put your child's name & teacher's name in the notes**

For questions about joining the PTO, please contact Sarah Horrell.
For questions about donating to the donation drive, please contact Ginger Wilkerson.
The Spirit Shop is OPEN Again!
The Spirit Shop is now open for the last round of orders.

Be sure to order your favorite Fox gear now through Mon., Oct. 12!
Ways to Support: You Shop, We Cheer!
When you participate in the below -- either through shopping or scanning bar codes -- portions of your purchases go to benefit the FHES PTO!

Click the logo below to sign in and set up your account. On each platform, be sure to search for and choose "Forest Hill Elementary PTO" as your organization.
Note! You have to log in through Amazon Smile each time you shop.
Log in and go to My Account to set up your Community Rewards
For questions about participating in these programs, contact Jenny Davis.
Foxes in the News
FHES Foxes Impress TN Education Commissioner
During a recent visit to Shelby County, Forest Hill Elementary School was proud to welcome Tennessee Education Commissioner, Penny Schwinn.

She interacted with both virtual and campus foxes on Wed., Sept. 2.

The Commercial Appeal quoted the Commissioner saying Forest Hill set the standard for the entire country in what reopening schools should look like.

"I literally could not think of anything else they could do. So if we're thinking about opening schools, it should look like this," she said. "They've done a beautiful job."  

(Picture from Commercial Appeal)
Community News
Scouting: Something for Every Age Group
COVID came and everything shut down. Schools, restaurants, sports and summer camps all closed. It is BORING. Well not everything shut down!

Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA changed but did not stop. Yes, everyone went virtual for a while, but now units are meeting in small groups with temperature checks, social distancing, masks and fun. Some groups have even gone hiking, camping, canoeing etc. 

Boys Life magazine is free for the rest of the year for all. Boys Life has also put on the Trek@2 program all summer on its Facebook page. You can see the videos any time.

This weekend the Scout Saturday Live program is back. Join the fun today. To find out more about scouting locally and nationally check the Chickasaw Council, Eastern District Facebook Page.

Check the BeAScout link to find out about a unit near you or to just get more information.
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