Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of September 9, 2024
English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ag638M0rwcricSYGNt_fkrbvctE0GUT3eaAJDDUIjHE/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N-z2Ms2OnQACt4eiSocb1l8rEw0GFJvvZGd14ZQB_wk/edit?usp=sharing
Two amazing Forrestal staff shout outs -- Mrs. Erl & Mrs. Rodriguez!
A special thank you & shout out to our four parents who attend the monthly Tier 1 MTSS team meeting to help make Forrestal a better place, not only for their children, but for everyone!
English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_4MNFPgkId4hsjyJzW1k7e135lF6cTN7ZQHyIKVq7xc/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_7B_jeqzcs2Y23G8GmOl6uV4-xBIOdPbplABw7LyyXo/edit?usp=sharing
Check out these two amazing teacher shout-outs!
Please be aware that Bus 1 is running 15 minutes late.
Message from Forrestal Elementary: Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Forrestal will return to in-person learning. Due to improved weather conditions, Forrestal will return to in-person learning on Wednesday. Our students, families, and staff did an amazing job today!
Dear Forrestal Parents/Guardians: Due to the extreme heat expected tomorrow, Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, and current facility conditions, Forrestal Elementary will be closed for in-person learning. All students will participate in remote learning/e-learning for the day. A list of Google Meet links for each class can be found on the Forrestal school website under the "Severe Weather Plan." Chromebooks were previously sent home with students for remote learning purposes. Note: All other District 187 schools will remain open as planned. Thank you for your understanding!
Here are the newsletters for this week!
Spanish Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IwVWafpxh7qsjEHqlBeouu2bVLIwMLuHLPAyNnGZCIs/edit?usp=sharing
English Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1deIQKvceqZ6oEWevD07CJvRVx1K0umO6Qo2NhoxSv2M/edit?usp=sharing
Dear Forrestal Parent/Guardians: A construction company struck a gas pipe near the south end of the Forrestal building. Per safety procedures, 911 was notified. The gas company quickly responded by shutting off the gas in that area. The fire department has provided the all-clear, and all students have returned to their regular schedules. Student safety is paramount during times like this, and we are happy to report that the remainder of the day will go as scheduled.
Forrestal parents/guardians:
At 9:15 am, a company not affiliated with Forrestal's new building drilled into the ground on Wisconsin Avenue to lay new fiber optic cables. They hit an unmarked/undetected underground gas pipe. Their safety protocol was to call 911 immediately. The Navy Fire Department responded and ordered an evacuation of Forrestal out of an abundance of caution while the gas pipe was repaired. During the assessment, all students were accounted for and boarded buses dispatched by the District Transportation Department in a well-coordinated effort with the school that would have taken Forrestal students and staff to the HS; however, all was repaired before that needed to occur. The Fire Department and Nicor gave the all-clear and students returned at approximately 10:30 am.
At this time, Forrestal students are at Forrestal Elementary and will follow a regular early dismissal today (Wednesday). We want to reassure you that the safety of our D187 students is our top priority, and all necessary measures have been taken. We thank you for your understanding.
Forrestal parents/guardians:
To ensure the safety of our D187 students and staff, we received the all-clear, and students are back at Forrestal Elementary for the day. Forrestal students will return to a regular dismissal schedule today. Thank you for being so understanding. If you have any questions, please call the front office at 847-689-6310.
Hello, Forrestal families. We've had a terrific first day of school! Just as a reminder, dismissal starts at 2:35 each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 1:35pm each Wednesday.
Kindergarten / Kids Rank: Door 7
1st Grade: Door 6
2nd/3rd Grade: Door 9
All Bussers & Taxi Riders: Door 1 to board the buses
*If you have siblings please arrange with the classroom teacher to send the older student to the younger student for dismissal ease.
Parents are required to notify the office by 2:00 on M, T, Th and F of any change to the regular dismissal plan (1:00pm on Fridays). Changes and late dismissals are difficult to manage, so please try to be consistent and on time for your child's pick-up.
Thank you and I hope your child had an amazing first day of school.
If you need me, either email ckranz@d187.org or call my cell 847-775-7607.
Respectfully,
Cara Kranz, Principal
Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of August 19, 2024
We're ready for you!!
English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9JvZiroY6U2qxNp7TAfIPlAdury3nr2O10NPy1e6-k/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B_4DR2WcJWtp75xkGB603_qRiqNcaNt0H9DbdfPP66E/edit?usp=sharing
The best teachers in the world went back to work yesterday! Go Forrestal and D187!
First Day of School is August 19, 2024
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16HWgwZ1UwonwJ4w5-XjHWInJwNONu6gXwDx_iYUbEEo/edit?usp=sharing
English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16HuEvpo6Wga_LbfHPrAqr9xSeYjQ0ppT283-Z70DILI/edit?usp=sharing
Important Back to School Information is in the weekly
Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of August 5, 2024
English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FxWTUY6B4_u9_gdN846bECRc-OHSqf80UhHmX8hN5yA/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q_aT7aoYboj5Uk8GI2J74AjKa63VpA2cQvEzYNV1QTA/edit?usp=sharing
Three weeks until the 1st day of School!
Are you registered and ready?
Need help? Call Ms. Shepard at 847-689-6301 or email sshepard@d187.org.
D187 Calendar Update: Kindergarten Start Date August 22, 2024
Fecha de inicio del jardín de infantes 22 de agosto de 2024
For questions, please contact:
Evelyn Alexander Elementary (K-3): 847.689.7345
Forrestal Elementary (K-3): 847.689.6310
