December 19, 2019

PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING

“Guys, I’m eating junk and watching rubbish.” – Kevin McAllister (Home Alone)

Wise words from a great movie. I can’t wait to do the same!

I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Please use this time to recharge and relax. May your travels be safe and your hearts be warm. Thank you for sharing your children with us; they are making you proud every day. Personally, my crew will be staying local as we host family coming to visit us from DC. Knox and Sylar haven’t seen their cousin, Wyatt, in some time, and if their FaceTime sessions are any indicator, we’re in for a pretty wild adventure. We also have a trip to the big city of Anson, Texas, planned, and I look forward to the slow down. My hometown has literally one red light to control traffic, and it is always nice to be forced to tap the breaks now and then.

A very special thank you to everyone who helped out with our special guest this week. Our elf celebrated Mardi Gras, gift wrapped a car, went to dog school, joined a band, and will have a snowball fight. A big week for sure, but none of it would have happened without some help. Thank you to Leah Turner and Megan Sorrel for their efforts in coordinating the week.

Additional thanks to Stephanie Owens, Paul Phillips, Mary Katherine Stout, Melissa Olen, all of the parents who provided wrapping paper, everyone who dealt with the increased traffic, and the staff who brainstormed and provided props and assistance. Additionally, a special shout out to the Parker Family for supporting FTE at last year’s auction party. As winners of this auction item, Max and Sydney Parker joined the elf in planning and participating for a day. Lastly, and most importantly, thank you to Mrs. Look for excusing the tardies caused by the antics.

A quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day to collect items from our lost and found before they are donated as we prepare to have our new cafeteria floors installed.

I want to wish everyone a very happy holiday season and see you next year!

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

FTE's LOST & FOUND to be Donated Tomorrow, Dec. 20th!

Our lost and found (which is located in the cafeteria) is overflowing with coats and sweaters! Please check our lost & found if your child is missing a jacket, sweater, lunch box, water bottle or anything else. Unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, Dec. 20th!

Friday is the Last Day to Sign Up for the 2019-2020 FTE Science Fair!

The FTE Science Fair sign-up link and informational packet is posted on the front page of our Forest Trail website. Interested participants must sign up on-line by December 20th at the latest. The Forest Trail Science Fair will take place on January 29th for grades K-5. The top projects in grades 3-5 will be eligible to compete in the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair on February 22, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Raven Reaves at rreaves@eanesisd.net

Sign Up link: https://forms.gle/tqt16FFhNND6J5C29

Science Fair Informational Packet includes:(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pckf9T6Hw_OMet8Y_4v7X6k6IQ3RKH8L/view?usp=sharing)

FTE Timeline for Science Fair
Media Release Form (3-5 grade required)
Elementary Project Research Form (3-5 grade required)
Rules for Participation
Judging Criteria

Purchase your YEARBOOK today!

Kinder GT Consent for Assessment Form

For your kindergartener to be assessed for the GT program, this form must be signed and submitted by December 20, 2019 (11:59PM).

BOOSTER CLUB

Happy Holidays from the FTE Booster Club!

Save the date for our next Booster Club meeting on Friday, January 10th, at 9:15 in the Library. Amy Brady with Clutter Consultants will be speaking and helping us get organized for 2020.

Purchase Your Tickets Now for the 2020 Forest Trail Auction Party!!!

Let the good times roll! Get your tickets now for the 2020 Forest Trail Auction Party: Mardi Gras Night — FTE’s eagerly awaited, annual parents-only social. 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. Tickets are limited and going fast, so buy yours today! Ticket prices will go up in January. As an added bonus, we are giving away a pair of free drink tickets every day this week. Winners will be drawn from those that have purchased tickets. Congrats to Stephanie and John Whitaker and Kate and Evan Hall for winning our first two drawings. And congrats to Lauren Burris who won a free jewelry pull ticket in our contest last week.

Your FTE Auction Co-Chairs,

Paige Darby, Kate McGrath, and Mary Katherine Stout

THE DISTRICT & BEYOND

Community Education Spring Enrichment Catalog Available

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. Registration opens Jan 7, 2020, 9AM. 

Festival de Eanes Student Film Festival

Everyone has a story to tell. The Festival de Eanes would like to challenge students in K-12 to produce either a narrative or animation/stop-motion film. The theme for this year is suspense. Film entry deadline is March 31, 2020.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 19 2019

FTE - B DAY

All day

Dec 19 2019

FTE - WINTER PARTIES K-2ND

All day

Dec 19 2019

FTE - KINDER POLAR EXPRESS

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Dec 20 2019

FTE - C DAY

All day

Dec 20 2019

FTE - KINDER GT ASSESSMENT CLOSES

All day

Dec 20 2019

FTE - WINTER PARTIES 3RD - 5TH

All day

Dec 20 2019

FTE - K-2ND SING-A-LONG ASSEMBLY

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Dec 20 2019

FTE - 3RD-5TH SING-A-LONG ASSEMBLY

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Dec 20 2019

FTE EARLY RELEASE 12:30PM / END 2ND SEMESTER

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Dec 23 2019