Newsletter Ms. Lauren and Mrs. Parvin Back to School Reminders: Entering the Building - When you come to visit, pickup, or drop-off your child you will need a Photo ID to enter the building. Please then proceed to the office to sign in. Birthday - Birthday treats (food/gifts/goodie bags) are not allowed. - Invitations may not be sent home via school unless whole class is invited. Last Minute Updates/Emergencies - Please do not email about any last minute changes or emergencies. Contact the front office or send a note with your child so we can make sure it is addressed. Recess - Weather permitting we will be going outside to the courtyard during the day for recess. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Important Dates: September Teacher News: Welcome to Forest Grove! We are looking forward to a great school year! Mrs. Parvin and I are excited about working with you and your child this year to support their learning. Thank you for taking the time to come visit our classroom during Open House, we enjoyed meeting you and your family. Throughout the month you will be getting information about our schedule, what we’re working on, and what to look forward to. Communication: Folders - Folders will be sent home with your child in their backpacks with any important papers or information, please make sure to return papers, as needed. Communication Notebook - These will go home with your child everyday with the daily information sheet that outlines what your child did that day. Please feel free to write back any questions/comments in the binder. - This is the best way to communicate any small changes with me! Home Visits - We will have a monthly meeting to discuss your child’s progress and to work to address any concerns. I will give you tips of things that you can work on at home with your child. How to Contact Me - Email: Lauren.Bottenfield@lcps.org o Please feel free to email me, I will respond as quickly as possible or will follow up with a phone call - Phone: Forest Grove Elementary (571)-434-4560 9/17: Back to School Night @ 6:30 9/23: School Picture Day In Our Classroom: 10/16: Sterling Hoops Basketball Game at Parkview @ 6:00 We are going to start the school year off with our Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom theme. We will be reading the book, doing various art projects, and trying new learning activities related to the book.