September 17, 2020
PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING
“…I will try to understand either way…” “Either Way” - Wilco
It’s almost Friday! I hope everyone has enjoyed the cooler temps and all the outdoor extracurriculars that are now bearable. It certainly has made more pleasant mornings and evenings as I’ve been running off my dogs and my kids while trying to burn off their energy. I wanted to thank our Booster Club, The Darby Family, the Bancroft family for providing staff with Taco Deli, stocking our fridge with flavored waters and sodas, and delicious Cheryl’s cookies. Thank you for surprising us with some treats to get us through the past few weeks!
As promised on Tuesday morning’s webinar, I wanted to share the most recent schedules we have available as they exist now (click to enlarge). Your teacher will also be able to share them with any adjustments that may occur following this evening’s School Board meeting.
Additionally, pending tonight’s meeting, you may be contacted tomorrow regarding any changes in your child’s placement. In the event student schedules require restructuring, we will be turning Skyward off as we update the system.
Lastly, I wanted to remind everyone that per the R2R plan, all campuses are considered nut-free with regards to snacks and the cafeteria. Due to the constant shifting in classes and situations that will occur as students shift from in-person learning to remote and vice versa, this is one more step towards keeping our kiddos healthy.
Thank you once more for your continued support, the kind thoughts, and sweet sentiments sent our way.
We’re better because of you.
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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
Counselor's Corner
Virtual School Tour!!!
Attention New Students!!! If you're new to Forest Trail Elementary this year we created a virtual tour to prepare you for your arrival. We can't wait to meet all of our new Falcons!
Counselor Notes
It was so great to see students in the building and we are trying to get to know as many as possible. We'd love some student "Behind the Mask" pictures for our Weekly Assembly Video so email Mrs. Berry a picture of your kiddos with and without their masks, along with their names if they would like to participate. We are still accepting pet pictures and videos as well.
For our lesson this week we are focusing on managing worries. We know that worry and fear are sitting with a lot of our students and want to be sure there are resources available for you and your children during this time to help manage those feelings. Visit our virtual Mindfulness Room for some great tools and enjoy this week's story, A Little Spot of Anxiety by Diane Alber.
To access the activities discussed join our Google Classroom.
As always feel free to reach out to Mrs. Berry or Ms. Burns if we can support your family in any way this year.
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BOOSTER CLUB
Falcon Strong, Together!
Dear Falcon Families,
With so much background noise in our community, we continue to be proud and humbled by the outpouring of love from our FTE family. Every day we see evidence of our Falcon teachers and administrators working tirelessly to create successful learning environments for our children, and every day we have families reaching out to ask how they can support and show appreciation for staff. Meal Trains, DoorDash gift cards, cookie deliveries, PPE and cleaning supply donations, OH MY! We are so thankful to be a part of such a generous and thoughtful bunch!
If you are still looking for ways to show your support, please consider a donation to our No Hassle Fundraiser! These funds feed directly into FTE to tackle all the educational challenges facing our families and staff during the pandemic. And speaking of...
No-Hassle Fundraiser Update
It was another fabulous week for our 2020 No-Hassle Fundraiser! We are so thankful to all the FTE families that have already donated. This is our Booster Club's primary fundraiser this year, and we are so grateful to all that have participated so far. Our goal this year is 100% of families participating with a suggested donation of $100 per student.
Link to donate online: http://tinyurl.com/ftenohassle2020
This week 3rd Grade took the lead for best grade participation!
The following classes are currently in the lead in each grade:
Congratulations to Alex Asha for winning our weekly donation drawing- this week it is a gift card to Summer Moon! Brooke Totah won our flash social media contest, a gift card To Marye’s Gourmet Pizza! Watch the FTE Booster Club Facebook and Instagram pages for more fun No- Hassle Fundraiser contests.
Questions?
Contact our No- Hassle Fundraiser Co- Chairs
Michelle Brandl (651) 210-4787
Katie Tucker (512) 426- 4416
FTE Directory Contest!
Give your child a pencil, paper, computer, or tablet and unleash their writing skills! The overall winning writing will be featured on the cover of the FTE Directory. Grade-Level winners will be featured in the directory with the class lists. Please see guidelines below:
1. THEME: KINDNESS
2. WRITE a paragraph, a poem, an essay, a story about kindness, being kind, acts of kindness, etc. (LESS THAN 50 WORDS)
3. EMAIL your child’s writing to ftedirectory@gmail.com with the subject FTE DIRECTORY WRITING CONTEST.
- Please include your child’s Name/Grade/Teacher.
4. DUE Friday, October 2nd. No late entries will be accepted. Only one submission per student, please. MUST BE LESS THAN 50 WORDS.
5. MOST IMPORTANT – Please let your child do their own work!
2020-2021 FTE DIRECTORY INFORMATION. In order for your information to be included in the 2020-2021 FTE Directory, it must be submitted through the Booster Club Website AND you must opt-in. Regardless if your information was submitted in another format (like Skyward), it will not be published unless submitted and opted-in on the Booster Club Website.
Please visit the following link by September 25th to opt-in, check your information, and be published in the FTE Directory. You can also purchase a directory for $13 while you’re there.
https://foresttrailbc.membershiptoolkit.com/membership_publish_info
If you have any questions regarding the directory, please contact Ann Boren at ftedirectory@gmail.com.
General Membership Meeting
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 2nd, at 8:45 AM for our next Booster Club meeting. FTE will be "hosting" (via Zoom) the other four EISD elementary schools as Dr. Leonard gives us a "State of the District" update.
Cheers!
~ Kate Hall & Katie Ruback
Booster Club Co-Presidents
ftebccopres1@gmail.com
#FalconStrong
THE DISTRICT & BEYOND
 Remote learning enrichment classes in music, art, chess, minecraft, robotics and more! Register at http://eanes.augusoft.net
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Eanes ISD is looking for members to apply to be a part of its newly formed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee. The online application opens Sept. 1st and closes at 5PM Sept. 21st.
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 Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! Even though the start of this school year is unlike any we have had before, we begin like we always have by fostering, modeling, and teaching relationship skills. This teaching happens in the classroom, whether remote or in person, as well as in the home. As we navigate uncharted territory for the start of the 2020-21 school year, teaching relationship skills and connecting with family members, friends, and teachers may be more important now than ever before.
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In light of remote learning at all schools at Eanes ISD, the Child Nutrition Department will have lunches available for all enrolled Eanes ISD students. Students not eligible for Free Meals will be charged for their meals, accordingly.
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EVENTS
Sep 17 2020 C DAY All day |
Sep 18 2020 A DAY All day |
Sep 18 2020 FTE - NO HOMEWORK NIGHT All day |
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