Issue 19 | Dec. 8, 2019
Welcome to the Foxes' Den! 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 new school!

Forest Hill Happenings
School Board Meeting
Mon., Dec. 9 at 6:30 | GMSD Administration Building

Fox Family Pancake Party
Sat., Dec. 14 from 7:30-10:30 am | FHES

Class Holiday Parties
Thurs., Dec. 19 & Fri., Dec. 20 (see below)

FHES PTO Spirit Night @ Forest Hill Grill
Thurs., Dec. 19

Early Dismissal
Fri., Dec. 20 school lets out at 12:15 pm
Information & Event Details
See You There! | Fox Family Pancake Party Sat., Dec. 14
We can't wait to see you at the Pancake Breakfast sponsored by STAKS! Bring your little Foxes and your appetite to the Forest Hill Elementary cafeteria on Sat., Dec. 14 from 7:30-10:30 am.

  • Get your face painted, create snowflake art, and more!
  • Visit the spirit shop where we'll be selling some exciting FHES spirit wear and other fun FHES items.
  • Kona Ice will also have hot chocolate and hot apple cider for sale. 
  • Make sure to bring your camera for winter pictures with our mascot Flash the Fox!


C ome warm up with a hot breakfast and tons of fun before you head to the Germantown Holiday Parade. Breakfast is donation only and complimentary to all of our families.

Email Courtney Browning with any questions.
New FHES Spirit Wear For Sale!
Here is a little sneak peek at the FHES spirit wear that will be for sale at our Fox Family Pancake Party on Dec. 14!

There will be a limited supply of youth and adult sizes available the day of the event. Cash, check, or credit card will be accepted. If you can’t join us at the Pancake Party, or if we run out of the item you would like, orders can also be placed online at  atozconnect.com  (or on the AtoZ app) beginning Dec. 14 through Dec. 20.

Please note that all orders placed online will not be delivered before the holidays but will be sent home with your child in January.
Bella Canvas $20
Gildan $25
Comfort Colors $25
Help Support the Health Room to Close Out the Year!
Nurse Alison has two spots open next week where she needs volunteers to help out in the Health Room.

The spots are on Mon., Dec. 16 and Wed., Dec. 18 from 11am to 1pm. Click here to sign up for one (or both!). Thank you!


Please email Sara Carr if you have any questions.
Forest Hill Grill FHES PTO Spirit Night Thurs., Dec. 19
Proceeds benefit the FHES PTO.
Winter Parties Coming Soon + Reminders
Reminders for parent volunteers and party goers:  ️
  • Please allow extra time for signing in at the front desk upon arrival.
  • Volunteers, please allow extra time for set up.
  • Please park only in designated areas.
  • Siblings are not allowed at classroom parties.
Holiday Coat Drive
Shout Outs
FHES Kiwanis K-Kids Club
Forest Hill Elementary recently established a Kiwanis K-Kids club for fourth and fifth grade students.   

Pictured is the K-Kids club executive board with Mr. Percoski and club sponsor, Ms. Spain, signing the official charter club certificate.   

Recently, the K-Kids club volunteered in various aspects to help make the Charity Basketball Tournament a success.    On Saturday, Dec. 14, they will be participating in the Germantown Holiday Parade on the Kiwanis Club float.  
Molly Furhman Receives a GMSD Kindness Award!
Molly Furhman is one of the six students chosen from one of the six GMSD schools for acts of kindness and empathy. Skylar Workman, the FHES school counselor, nominated Molly for this award.

Molly is a noticer. As the fifth of five children not much gets past her. With a keen sense of observation fueled by constant enthusiasm, Molly is always ready to share an idea or the seat next to her. She seems to make friends easily and thinks highly of those who look out for each other. These are the things we hope take root into the core of her character.
FHES Faculty & Staff Luncheon
The FHES faculty and staff enjoyed a lunch provided by the PTO! 
Save the Date
Mother-Son Event in January
Calling all “BOY MOMS”! Our FHES inaugural Mother - Son event has been scheduled! 

Please join us on Fri., Jan. 24, 2020, at the Yard in Arlington for some fun games, laser tag, Nerf wars and more! Watch the newsletter for more information as we get closer to the date.
FHES Night at the Grizzlies
Come hear our FHES Choir sing the National Anthem as the Grizzlies look to take down the Denver Nuggets Tues., Jan. 28 . 

Planning Has Begun for Fox Family Fun Day!
Planning has begun for Fox Family Fun Day and we need YOU! Volunteers will be needed to help plan this fun event as well as help with games on April 5, 2020.  

Please click here to volunteer  and get an early start organizing your 2020 calendars! 

Email Anna Moore if you have any questions.
GMSD News
Spring 2020 Registration is Open for 5th-8th grade boys
Register at  www.houstonlax.net.
 
Registration deadline for boys' spring 2020 lacrosse is December 20! We look forward to a great spring season!

For additional information about the boys' youth lacrosse program, please contact Wally Gardner at  gardner.wally@gmail.com  or 218-9479. 

For general club information you can visit the HLC website at  www.houstonlax.net . 
Need More Information?
Check out the  Forest Hill Elementary PTO website or email the PTO directly if you have any questions or comments. We love to hear from you!