Forrestal Elementary

Dear Forrestal Families, Today we experienced an internet and phone outage that impacted over 90 schools across northern Illinois. At this time the systems are still not operational. If you require communication with the office regarding dismissal or something urgent tomorrow, please email ckranz@d187.org as I’m able to receive emails on my phone We are hopeful that we’ll be back to full operations at some point tomorrow. Thanks for your understanding. Respectfully, Cara Kranz, Principal ckranz@d187.org -- Estimadas familias de Forrestal, Hoy experimentamos una interrupción de Internet y telefonía que afectó a más de 90 escuelas en todo el norte de Illinois. En este momento los sistemas aún no están operativos. Si usted requiere comunicación con la oficina con respecto al despido o algo urgente mañana, por favor envíe un correo electrónicockranz@d187.org ya que puedo recibir correos electrónicos en mi teléfono Tenemos la esperanza de volver a tener operaciones completas en algún momento mañana. Gracias por su comprensión. Respetuosamente, Cara Kranz, directora ckranz@d187.org

Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of April 29, 2024 What an amazing week! Please read the newsletter so that you can see the events planned for the upcoming week. English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tcgq1nw6OPBQc9-2mKokkxKE1wuTKXDVtQJngd9r2Vk/edit?usp=sharing Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zns9jOIXLN8kI84F0TPlJ0uyJp0A25ieeRDXAb-0g6g/edit?usp=sharing

You can come to Forrestal's office today if you have a returning student and need help with registration. 3:30-4:30 available today Thursday, April 25 Call 847-689-6310 to set the appointment

ABC Countdown started on Wednesday A = Stuffed "Animal" Day B = Beach Day Tomorrow is C = Career Day! Dress like what you want to be when you grow up!

Way to go, Parker! Your robot helps us to remember recycling is important. Let's celebrate Earth Day today and everyday!

Please join us on Friday, April 26th @ 9am in the gym to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Kindergarten and military students will perform. All are welcome!

Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of April 22, 2024 English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h46ee3Q-j1Sm1y1z4gYMRkBQp3AxgrvCIUr3wvR0ymw/edit?usp=sharing Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSBau29x5STyH2FT_CGCIFLB1bYamJ4-pPJbFfp-fxE/edit?usp=sharing

Forrestal purples up because we care! T-shirt reads: "Home of the free because my daddy is brave!" Month of the Military Child

Why wait for Earth Day a week from today?! Falcon Friends met today and picked up trash around the school grounds on their lunch to help clean up our community! Just another way Forrestal makes our community and world a better place.

Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of April 15, 2024 Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gjAgolDMp7yA2lEoUKyl0r_C31vEka6lMu-r_Plqqj0/edit?usp=sharing English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3J11-7jMudK2n_dcVoVJU8J3kP8LfIFqG_gjWj1XzI/edit?usp=sharing

Time to prepare for Kindergarten! Ready to register? New Student: https://d187.schoolmint.com/signup Returning Student: https://d187.schoolmint.com/ Go to d187.org/page/health-requirements for information.

Hello Forrestal Families! We have two weeks left of the school year & registration! Remember, the earlier you register your student, the better placement they receive for next year! With that in mind, we have spaces available for registration tomorrow from 3:30pm - 5:00pm. Please call us at 847-689-6310 or email mguzmancartagena.d187.org to set an appointment. We're here to help you with any registration needs! Time to register for next school year! https://d187.schoolmint.com/login

Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of April 8, 2024 Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHcb-7-13wF1ZrZ7tRC1jzz68x8Vm1H06Id7JmkSD-Y/edit?usp=sharing English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-e0pV1rhAS7yKYK8bhk7K2aSNxJbLfj64Z0Cqy5CPE/edit?usp=sharing

Look at our amazing March Students of the Month! Way to go, Falcons! (post 2 of 2)

Look at our amazing March Students of the Month! Way to go, Falcons! (post 1 of 2)

April is the Month of the Military Child and Forrestal will be celebrating by turning our lobby into the "Wall of Heroes". We'd like all military families to send in a picture so we can showcase to our community all the heroes among us. Please use this form to submit with the picture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sLVG0ujiSxVbrp5kyJl6l44V4isCISfF/view?usp=sharing

Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of April 1, 2024 English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BpnqvpeQnZDJdLF-UM1dDK5zeWFMu0f6MKH7BC7TqzE/edit?usp=sharing Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rs91GMreXPo5wgzbFvzU7EiMhb67sdwAWTNTj015QfU/edit?usp=sharing

DEAR me!! Forrestal loves to READ!!

We are Dropping Everything And Reading today to share our love of reading and to practice for all the reading over Spring Break we plan to do!!

Don't forget, tomorrow is Pajama Day! We'll also Drop Everything And Read throughout the day to kick off Spring Break next week!