Dear Forest Friends,
Most of us think of Easter as a single day, but did you know that many Christians around the world celebrate Jesus’ victory over death for an entire season? This is called Eastertide! We are holding our second annual All-School Eastertide Celebration this spring. On April 23 we’re gathering to proclaim that JESUS IS ALIVE, and we have new life in Him! Be sure to ask your child to share all about the celebration.
Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!
Miska
Announcements
Thank You
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedules to meet with teachers for conferences. What a wonderful time of celebrating all the growth that has already happened this year!
Grandparents/friends Day Friday, May 2
- 8-9:30am: Second grade will meet at Pine Ridge at 8am and board busses to the classroom
- 10-11am: 1st grade at 880 Ottawa Avenue
- 11-noon: Kindergarten at 880 Ottawa Avenue
Tulip Time Is Coming!
1st and 2nd grade parents, please fill out the Tulip Time Choices 2025 Form to indicate your student’s participation and attire for the Kinderparade on May 9th.
Class Lists for 25-26
As we look to the new year our team also begins planning for the 2025-2026 school year. We will soon be in the process of creating class lists. Many staff members put a great deal of effort into creating balanced lists for the upcoming school year. Children are paired with teachers and friends in an environment that allows for new relationships to form and flourish. Our priority is each child would be placed in the best learning environment to meet their developing needs. Among other criteria we weigh the following when carefully creating a new class community:
- Academic progress/needs
- Relational values/needs with teachers’ style
- Behavioral balance
- Friend balance/new friends
We deeply value your partnership and input but, in order to create a balanced class community, we are not able to accept teacher requests. We commit to give our best to provide each child with a healthy, balanced home away from home and thank you for your understanding.
Important Website Links
April
- 14: Classes resume
May
- 1: Kindergarten visit day @ 4pm
- 2: Grandparents’ Day (K-2)
- 8: 1/2 day: Tulip Time Parade (1st and 2nd graders stay for parade.)
- 22: Field Day
- 26: No school: Memorial Day
June
- 5: 1/2 day: Last day of school
