Upcoming Events / Dates (2 week calendar)
Link here to the Forest Park Activity Calendar
2/10 - 2 11 Tag Assessments
2/10 Family Art Night and Art Gallery 6:15 PM
2/12 East/West Sylvan Open House for Incoming 5th Graders 6:30 PM
2/16 Presidents Day - School Closed
2/17 5th Grade Art Exhibit 6:30 PM in FPE Library
2/18 1st grade Field Trip - Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals
2/20 2nd Grade Field Trip to Children's Theater "Click, Clack, Moo"
2/21 Forest Park Foundation Auction - Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, Downtown 4:45 PM
School News
Lost Days Recovery Plan
I know many of you are worried about lost school days. The staff and I share the concern. I know there are many conversations leading to speculation. Many of you have heard on the news or read in the paper that PPS has made a decision. Unfortunately, that information was released to the press prior to a west-side plan being fully worked out. The full announcement and plan for our 5 missed days in December and two missed this week has yet to be released. These decisions are made at the district level in cooperation with our area director, Beverly Pruitt and of course Superintendent Carole Smith. As decisions are made I will inform you as soon as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact me by email should you have any questions.
Kevin
SCRIP Delivery for this Week
SCRIP delivery will be on Monday, 2/9 instead of Friday, 2/6, due to the school closure. Sorry for any inconvenience.
11th Annual Forest Park Foundation Auction
15 days until the Auction (Feb 21, 2009 5:00 PM)

The team is working overtime to get all the great items entered into the online catalog. Start browsing
Time slipped by and you meant to donate?
You can still donate to the Wine Cellar, that special Forest Park tradition and fun Live Auction item. Stop by Quinns Prime and Vine to make a donation - If you would rather have someone else do the shopping- save a trip and call - Quinn's Prime and Vine 503-292-4600
Or Consider a cash donation to be used toward a package we are putting together - Donations can be dropped off in the office.
TICKETS TICKETS who needs a TICKET??
For those that had their RSVP all ready to hand in on Friday 2/6 please drop off next week.
RSVP can be turned in through next Friday 2/13
Tickets are $60 per person
Help us plan accordingly and reserve your seat.
All RSVPs turned in before Feb 10th will be entered to...
WIN a complimentary night stay at the Hilton
****Congratulations to Richard Aldersea -
The winner of the Hilton drawing for donations received by Jan 16th
THANK YOU-
Environmentally yours,
Anne Brandenburger
2009 Auction Chair
5th Grade Students and their families are invited to attend the first FOREST PARK Class of 2009 ART EXHIBIT!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
6:30 - 8:00pm
Forest Park School Library.
Each 5th grader has created an individual art project to be presented to their families. This art presentation is the Fifth Grade Students' creative contribution to the 2009 Forest Park Auction. By doing this, every 5th grade family can now leave Forest Park with their child’s auction art project. The children's masterpieces will be displayed at the school on the night of February 17th. A donation to the Forest Park Foundation in honor of the Class of 2009 would be greatly appreciated.
Walk and Waste Free Wednesday
Show your "earthly spirit" and walk to school with your waste free lunch on Wednesday, February 11. Mark your calendars every month for Walk and Waste Free Wednesday, the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Come join Forest Park Elementary's first Open Mike Poetry Slam with special guest, visiting poet and illustrator, CALEF BROWN
Friday, February 27th
6-8:30 pm
Sydney’s Café
1800 NW 16th Avenue
Portland 97209
503.241.4313
www.sydneysportland.com
Students, families and staff are all invited to join us for this school-wide event. Share a poem that you have written or recite one of your favorite works. Students have been busy reading and writing poetry in the library and in class to gear up for this event. During the school-day assemblies, Calef Brown will be with us, reading some of his favorite works, sharing his experiences and signing books. He will also be
participating in our first Open Mike Poetry Slam. Sydney’s Café will be donating their coffee house to us on February 27th. We will also be treated to the groovy sounds of several fantastic musicians…Forest Park Elementary Parents!!
Need more info? Poetry Slam
Questions? Contact Mirka Jablonski
mjablons@pps.k12.or.us
or 503.291.1437
Mad Science After-School Program: NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers
Explore the Earth, Moon, Mars … and beyond! Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in the NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers After-School Program! For more information and to register for this 6 week program please go to the Mad Science web site.
Forest Park Art Gallery Night
Join us on February 10th at 6:30 for the first Forest Park Art Gallery Night. Walk the halls of Forest Park as they are transformed into a museum of student art and talent. Refreshments and art activities for all. See attached for more information.Art Gallery Night Flyer
Forest Park Site Council
Site Council assesses and measures our achievement and develops our school improvement plan along side the staff. The school improvement plan determines our goals, how progress will be measured and corrections/changes/additions to the program needed to strengthen our children's elementary experience and academic growth. The Forest Park Site Council minutes from the February 2nd Site Council meeting can be found here.
Community News
3rd - 6th Grade Lincoln Boys Lacrosse
Parents, have your child be part of a State-Championship program, Lincoln Lacrosse. The program is split into age-appropriate groups which focus on skill and confidence development as well as sportsmanship. No previous experience is needed. Sign up today Lincoln Lacrosse. Questions? Contact Jeff Wiggin @ 503-292-7065
5th and 6th Grade Lincoln Girls Lacrosse
Are you in 5th grade and interested in playing Lacrosse this Spring? Registration starts January 15 and ends February 6th. Players are accepted on a first come first serve basis. If you're interested, contact Terry New to sign up and attend a mandatory meeting on February 10th at 7:00 at the West Sylvan Library. Go to information and registration for more information.