January 16, 2020
PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING
Scheduled Lockdown Drill
Dear Forest Trail Families,
On January 23, Forest Trail will conduct a lockdown drill in conjunction with local first responders. The drill will begin at 9:30 and will be followed by our administrative staff debriefing on our response. Because of our strong partnerships with local first responders, please note there will be numerous emergency vehicles parked on campus during this time.
The lockdown drill will help familiarize first responders with the campus and help train staff and students on appropriate procedures to take in an emergency situation. The exercise is part of Eanes ISD’s annual training in emergency procedures that are being used within our district and by schools statewide. Staff have had discussions with students, and tomorrow we will make sure to remind students that this is only a drill.
As such, building access will be restricted for the duration of the drill. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
We will continue to conduct these exercises so that they become routine and are treated the same way that fire drills have been for many years.
Cody Spraberry
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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
FOREST TRAIL OPEN HOUSE
JANUARY 30TH
5:30PM - 7:30PM
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PURCHASE YOUR FTE YEARBOOKS TODAY!
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BOOSTER CLUB
Save the Date...
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Booster Club meeting last Friday. Our speaker, FTE Mom Amy Brady, gave a wonderful presentation on tips for staying organized for 2020. Thanks Amy! Save the date for our next Booster Club meeting on Thursday, February 20th, with Westridge Middle School Principal Dianne Carter at 9:15 in the library.
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FTE FOOD DRIVE STARTS NEXT WEEK!
The annual FTE Food Drive, supporting Central Texas Food Bank, will start Tuesday, January 21st and run through Friday, January 31st!
We will be collecting your child's donations outside of the art rooms before school each morning.
Please donate any of the following non-perishable items in a non-glass container:
peanut butter
canned chicken breast or tuna
canned low sodium vegetables
canned fruit (no sugar added)
dry pinto beans
brown rice
non-fat dry milk powder
100% whole grain cereal
money in the form of cash or check (made out to Central Texas Food Bank)
If your child brings 5 items, they will receive a signed photo of Forest the Falcon!
They will also be entered in a drawing to win a chance to have their photo taken with Forest at any place in the school that they choose!
Shop this weekend and send your donations on Tuesday!
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Tickets for our third grade Parent Social are on sale now on the FTE Booster Club website Forest Trail Elementary Booster Club - Login.
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Box Tops for Education
All clips and scans are due Wednesday, February 26th. Any questions? Contact Box Tops chair Kelly Bennett at kellybennett711@gmail.com.
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Purchase Your Tickets Now for the 2020 Forest Trail Auction Party!!!
It's not too late, but we have a very limited amount of tickets left (8!) before we reach capacity so snag your tickets today if you haven't done so. Join us for dinner, drinks, dancing and auction fun as we raise money to support our beloved school. Visit the FTE Booster Club website for more details on purchasing tickets and sponsoring the event.
Trying to plan your outfit for the big night? Follow us on on instagram @fteboosterclub where we will be posting outfit inspiration pics.
THE DISTRICT & BEYOND
 Our ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), formerly PPCD, is looking for typically-developing children ages 3 1/2 to 4 years of age to serve as peer models in our ECSE for the 2020-21 school year. Applications open 1/17/2020 and close at 5pm on 1/31/2020.
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 The Spring Eanes ISD Community Education Enrichment Catalog is out! Take a look at the variety of options we have - sports, languages, performing arts, robotics and more. |
 “If you’ll get dressed, I’ll give you some candy”…”If you don’t get dressed, no TV today!”…Out of desperation, many parents have resorted to using threats or bribes to get children to behave. This workshop will help parents set consequences that teach instead of punish. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 16 2020 FTE - B DAY All day |
Jan 16 2020 FTE - POPCORN SNACK DAY All day |
Jan 16 2020 Westlake Speaker Series, "Nutrition and Diet" 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Jan 17 2020 FTE - C DAY All day |
Jan 20 2020 FTE - STUDENT HOLIDAY / MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY All day |
Jan 21 2020 FTE - A DAY All day |
Jan 21 2020 FTE - FOOD DRIVE All day |
Jan 22 2020 FTE - B DAY All day |
Jan 22 2020 FTE - FOOD DRIVE All day |
Jan 23 2020 FTE - C DAY All day |
Jan 23 2020 FTE - FOOD DRIVE All day |
Jan 23 2020 FTE - POPCORN SNACK DAY All day |
Jan 23 2020 EISD Speaker Series, "No More Threats & Bribes" 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Jan 24 2020 FTE - A DAY All day |
Jan 24 2020 FTE - FOOD DRIVE All day |
COMMUNITY ED & BEYOND
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