May 21, 2020
PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE:
Thursday, May 21
Last Day for the second/additional instructional Zoom
Monday, May 25
School Holiday
Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27
Teachers meet with students for the first Zoom ONLY (this Zoom MAY last a little longer).
Thursday, May 28
Last Day of School - Final Class Meetings: Teachers meet with students for the first Zoom ONLY (this Zoom MAY last a little longer).
Picking Up Student Belongings from School:
Student Materials:
Distribution will occur under the front portico. When you arrive, please form a single file line under the portico and around the curve (marquee). You will remain in your car. FTE staff will gather your child’s belongings and deliver them to your car. Siblings’ items (older & younger) will be delivered to you at the same time (only one visit necessary per family).
Helpful Tips to expedite and reduce time in line:
- Have library books ready to drop in bins.
- Be prepared to pop your trunk for staff to deliver materials.
- If able, please create a sign (notebook paper) with your child(ren)’s name on it to display in your window.
Please bring with you:
- Library Books and/or Reading Books with FTE on them.
- Any borrowed resources/books that are teacher/school property. Specifically, any books borrowed from your teacher’s classroom library.
Additional Info:
- Students will KEEP iPads at home for the summer.
- Yearbooks and character rocks will be distributed in August at a date yet to be determined.
Returning Library Books:
- For your convenience, bins will be located by the marquee as you exit (be on the lookout for signs for directions).
STUDENT MATERIAL PICK UP DATES/TIMES:
Monday, June 1
Drive-Through Service to Pick Up Student Items
LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH:
A-B 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
C-E 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, June 2
Drive-Through Service to Pick Up Student Items
LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH:
F-G 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
H-J 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday, June 3
Drive-Through Service to Pick Up Student Items
LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH:
K-L 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
M-O 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday, June 4
Drive-Through Service to Pick Up Student Items
LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH:
P-R 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
S-V 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Friday, June 5
Drive-Through Service to Pick Up Student Items
LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH:
W-Z 100:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Medications & Make-Ups 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Is there a FTE Staff Member You Would Like to Recognize...
Falcon Finest Acknowledgements
Please join me in spreading those feel good vibes around our campus. Everyday our bus drivers, custodians, office staff, and teachers are doing incredible things. If there is a FTE staff member you would like to recognize for their contributions, please let me know by clicking the link below.
SCHOOL NEWS
BUS BUDDIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...
We are in need of 4th and 5th grade volunteers to serve as Bus Buddies for our incoming kindergarten students. Bus buddies is a program offered by the Forest Trail Booster Club to match up kindergarten students with a 4th or 5th grade student who rides the same bus for the first week of school. This gives our kindergarteners a friendly face who can answer questions and make sure that they get to their classroom each morning and get on the correct bus each afternoon.
If your child is interested in participating in the bus buddy program during the first week of the 20-21 school year - please fill out the form in the following link: https://forms.gle/bAHcWnEkABCdWaEMA
For questions please email Mary Catherine Campbell at marycatherine.campbell@gmail.com
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FTE School Supplies & Spirit Wear (2020-21)
ORDER 2020-21 SCHOOL SUPPLIES NOW!
School supply ordering is NOW OPEN! We are hoping for 100% participation for the upcoming 2020-21 school year! The Forest Trail Booster Club has generously offered to fund some bulk items that were originally included in the kit fee (as well as some additional items) as a way to reduce the price to a flat fee of $49.99. This is now a service for families, not a fundraiser! The booster club is purchasing the following items:
Art Sketch Pads (school-wide)
Music Recorders (4th grade)
Planners (4th & 5th grade)
Go to: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=101000 or to the Booster Club webpage to order.
Following are additional reasons to buy the pre-packaged kits:
Items are hand-picked by Forest Trail teachers
Classroom activities run more smoothly if every kid has the same supplies
Our new vendor (1st Day School Supply) ONLY provides brand-name high quality items
Convenience! No running around town shopping AND kits are delivered directly to the classroom
*Scholarships available for families needing some assistance with this expense.*
DEADLINE TO ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES IS MAY 31!
Order Spirit Wear for 2020-21 Now!
For the 2020/21 school year, Booster Club is offering a pre-order for Spirit Wear so that each Falcon gets exactly the swag they want.
Your order will be available for pick up on Muffin Morning.
**PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be extra inventory for purchase on Muffin Morning as we’ve offered in years’ past.***
Please order here: https://foresttrailbc.membershiptoolkit.com/home
DEADLINE TO ORDER SPIRIT WEAR IS JUNE 30!
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Checkout these summer reading resources!
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ONLY 30 YEARBOOKS REMAINING FOR PURCHASE!
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SPECIALS "SHOW OFFS" MAY 1ST-26TH
BOOSTER CLUB
Thank you to all our volunteers for making the 2019-2020 school year a success! Although we didn’t get to finish the year as we had planned, we are so proud of all we accomplished as a Booster Club. To everyone that has helped us along the way this year-parents, staff and students-thank you! We truly have a special community here at Forest Trail.
With gratitude,
Meghan Sorrel and Leah Turner
2020-2021 Forest Trail Booster Club Officers
Co-Presidents: Katie Ruback and Kate Hall
Co-President Elects: Carissa Milam and Mandy Mazry
Secretary: Melissa Agnese
Treasurer: Diana Uhlaender
Treasurer-Elect: Jenny Sutter
Technology Chair: Jennie Pope
Spirit Wear for 2020-21 is available for Pre-order now! No sales will be done at Muffin Morning, and no stock will kept on hand. Pre-order will end on June 30th
Pick up at Spirit Wear table at Muffin Morning (Tuesday, August 18th).
The link is the BC website main page: https://foresttrailbc.membershiptoolkit.com/home
THE DISTRICT & BEYOND
 This summer, Eanes ISD plans to offer fundamental classes in reading and math for students who were in grades K-5 during the 2019-2020 school year. Recognizing that we have been providing remote instruction, we want to continue our summer programs remotely where we can support students who need additional help or time mastering grade-level objectives. Registration deadline is May 22, 2020.
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 Eanes ISD requires legal proof of residency for all current families of students transitioning into both 6th- and 9th-grades (currently in 5th & 8th grades). This is a mandatory step to confirm and complete the student’s enrollment for the upcoming school year.
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 Enroll Online Now! 2020-21 school year enrollment is now open for Eanes ISD Residents.
Does not include new, out-of-district transfer applications.
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COMMUNITY ED & BEYOND
With the changing environment, we are closely monitoring the effects of COVID-19 and how it may impact the future of our many summer programs. Please know we are planning behind the scenes and will continue to follow city, state, and CDC recommendations as the safety of our campers is our first priority. As we have more information on our Summer Camp Programs we will update this website. For more information visit: https://www.eanesisd.net/coronavirus
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