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! |
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FHES Families Select Learning Mode
Oct. 26 - Nov. 9
Online
FHES PTO General Membership Zoom Meeting
Mon., Nov. 2 at 7:00 pm
Online
Election Day - No School
Tues., Nov. 3
2019-2020 Art Show Artwork Pick Ups
Tues., Nov. 3 between 1:30 and 2:30
Thurs., Nov. 5 between 4:15 and 5:15
FHES Car Line
Fathers of Forest Hill Fall Motor Show
Sun. Nov. 8 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Forest Hill Elementary
Virtual Veterans Day Program
Wed., Nov. 11 starting at 1:30
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Mon., Nov. 23 - Fri., Nov. 27
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Join Us for the FHES PTO General Membership Meeting |
Please join us for the FHES PTO general membership meeting Mon., Nov. 2 at 7:00 pm.
Zoom in to hear reports from Mr. Percoski and the FHES PTO board of managers.
Zoom Meeting Information:
Topic: FHES PTO General Membership Meeting
Time: Nov 2, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 863 3181 9981
Passcode: 321913
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Can't "make" the meeting? No worries - it will be recorded and shared in The Foxes' Den!
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Election Day is Tuesday! No School for Students |
In case you need a reminder! There is no school for students on Tues., Nov. 3. |
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Art Show Artwork Pickup Dates |
All families who purchased their student's framed artwork before fall break can come drive through the car line during these dates and times to pick them up.
Tuesday, November 3rd between 1:30 and 2:30
Thursday. November 5th between 4:15 and 5:15
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Fathers of Forest Hill Fall Motor Show! |
Volunteers Needed for the Fall Motor Show!
We are so excited for our upcoming Fathers of Forest Hill Motor Show, but we need lots of help to make this event a success!
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FHES Virtual Veterans Day Program |
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FHES Teachers Receive Tenure Status |
During the October GMSD School Board Meeting, Forest Hill Elementary School teachers Andrea Dancy (KDG), Mira Ehrhardt (RTI Coach), and Ashley Rotenberry (3rd Grade) were recognized for earning one of the highest professional educator distinctions that can be granted to a teacher - Tenure Status.
Earning Tenure Status is no small feat! These educators have served the required probationary status of working in a TN public school for at least five years and have proven continued success as a classroom teacher by earning Level of Effectiveness scores of either above expectations or significantly above expectations within their last two years of teaching on a probationary status.
These level of effectiveness scores are determined through classroom and professional evaluations as well as student achievement and growth data. The GMSD School Board along with the support of Superintendent Manuel and Principal Percoski officially granted tenure status to these FHES Teachers for their exceptional instructional abilities.
Congratulations to Mrs. Dancy, Mrs. Ehrhardt, and Mrs. Rotenberry on this professional achievement!
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Ever Thought of Being a Substitute? |
GMSD would like to extend the opportunity for our parents to be substitute teachers at FHES!
A substitute teacher would have the ability to choose their schedule (1-5 days/week) as well as to specify job requests only coming from certain schools.
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The last day to order individual school pictures is Mon., Nov. 2.
Pictures for Virtual Foxes: We have scheduled Holland Studio to come to school on January 19, 2021 for another picture day.
For the current virtual students who return to on-campus learning in January, they can take their picture during the school day. Any students who are virtual at that time, will have a chance to come into the gym after school from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm that day and get their picture taken.
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2020-2021 Yearbooks Presale |
The 2020-2021 Yearbooks are now available for presale! The cost is $35 now and will increase to $40 on January 1st.
You can purchase on My School Bucks or by check payable to Forest Hill Elementary.
Ads will be available for purchase. More details to come!
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AR Monsters Handed Out Last Week |
The FHES PTO handed out tiny monsters last week to those who reached their AR goals for the first nine weeks.
The monsters came with a note that read:
"You are a Monster Reader and Reached Your 1st Quarter AR Goal! Way to Go From Your FHES PTO!"
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Spirit Shop is Open with New Winter Gear |
The newly stocked Spirit Shop is open and offering warmer weather clothing! Enjoy doing some holiday shopping for your Fox and Fox Friends.
Order now through November 20.
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Health Room Needs Spare Clothing |
As we move into cooler weather, we could use some long-sleeved shirts and pants for girls and boys in the Health Room for spare clothes. All sizes, 3T-10, are appreciated.
Simple items like leggings or sweat pants are easier to match sizes. We are also out of new, size 6 boys underwear. Any donations are greatly appreciated!
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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.
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Note! You have to log in through Amazon Smile each time you shop. |
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Log in and go to My Account to set up your Community Rewards |
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For questions about participating in these programs, contact Jenny Davis.
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Last Call! Fox-Themed Masks and Scrunchies |
Liliana McKenna, Germantown high school student, is still selling Fox-themed masks and scrunchies to the community and will donate 20% of each purchase back to the FHES PTO.
Masks are $10, mask/scrunchie sets are $12, and scrunchies are $5. The masks are double layer cotton with elastic ear loops.
To order, send me a message on Instagram @toteally_u or send me an email at ballerina56789@gmail.com. I will respond to your message, confirm sizing and quantity, and give you a time for a Germantown porch pick up.
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Action Requested: Select Learning Mode via Online Portal Oct. 26-Nov. 9 |
The online portal for families to select virtual or in-person learning for the second semester is now open. The portal will close on November 9th at midnight. Any students who have not made a selection in the platform will be automatically enrolled in our hybrid/in-person learning model for the second semester.
Please read the information below carefully. Last week, GMSD shared the Superintendent's Report with you via email. With a run-time of approximately 12 minutes, Superintendent Manuel answers questions and goes into detail about the school choice window.
Frequently asked questions about current hybrid and in-person protocols and models can be reviewed here. Frequently asked questions about the fully virtual model can be reviewed here. The Digital Learning Student Handbook is also a good resource for those considering our fully virtual model.
Our team is also available via the Let's Talk App if you have any questions about either virtual or in-person learning.
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Don't Forget to Talk! GMSD's "Let's Talk" Chat Feature |
Let’s Talk! helps us build trust and open the lines of communication between parents, staff, students and our community. And it’s important that we make it easy for you to reach us at your convenience — anytime, anywhere.
Select from the topics, departments and schools to ask a question, submit a comment, or share a success. Please provide as much information as possible, and we promise to review and respond to you quickly.
Let's Talk! is not a replacement for phone calls or conversations. We look forward to hearing from you in the manner most convenient for you. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or contact our district office.
Thank you for reaching out to us and supporting our district mission.
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Nominate for Teacher of the Month and Youth Excellence Awards |
Now more than ever, it's important to let our teachers and students know we appreciate their achievements.
The Germantown Education Commission is back in session. Each month, the commission will award a Teacher of the Month and Youth Excellence recipient, but first we need your nominations!
Get them in early, as nominations stay in the pool until selected or until the end of the year.
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Germantown Police Dept. Seeks Crossing Guards |
The Germantown Police Department is seeking to hire four new school crossing guards. The position will require the applicant to work two to four hours per day in an outdoor environment. The position is part time seasonal work and pays $13.25 per hour.
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