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February-March Edition
Contest Winners!
January was a busy time for the students and teachers at Forest City. Getting back from a much deserved winter break, starting the New Year, and getting back to our studies. We also had BLACK OUT BULLYING WEEK and LITERACY WEEK. It just so happens that these two were in the same week! During Black Out Bullying week we participated in activities to promote kindness and anti-bullying. We also participated in reading activities for Literacy Week. For example, an older grade partnering with a younger grade to model good reading.
Students were also able to participate in either a poster contest, essay contest, or a Public Service Announcement Video (PSA). Forest City is very proud to announce the winners on the district level.
2nd Place in the essay contest goes to Niarie D. in 4th grade.
1st Place in the PSA contest goes to Madeline, Mia, Alyssa, and Iana.
Honorable Mention: Elias V. 1st Place at Forest City in the Poster Contest.
Calendar Events
February 14: Valentine's Day
Hootie Store Grades K-1
February 17: Hootie Grades 2-5
February 20: Presidents' Day-No School
March 7: Hootie Store Grades K-1
March 9: Report Cards go home
March 10: Hootie Store Grade 2-5
March 12: Daylight Savings Time
March 14: Family STEM Night 6-8pm
March 17: No School/Teacher Work Day
March 20-24: Spring Break/No School
Special Report
Hooties
What are Hooties?
Hooties are an incentive for positive behavior. You can receive Hooties for a variety of different reasons. For example, showing good manners in the cafeteria, wearing you TBK shirt or other black shirt on Tuesdays, walking quietly in line, picking up trash in the hallway or playground, or being prepare to learn for the day.
Who gives out Hooties?
All teachers and staff at Forest City can give out Hooties. You never know who is going to catch you doing the right thing.
What do we do with the Hooties?
GO SHOPPING! There is a Hootie store with a variety of different prizes to pick from like plush toys, books, posters, or keychains. The more Hooties you earn the more you can buy. So we find kids love to save.. save.. save! Check out the calendar to see what days you can visit the Hootie Store.
Do the teachers and students like the Hooties?
Yes, students love to know they have done something well and have made a difference and the teachers like to reward the students for their positive behavior. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Jackets for Owls
HOUGHMAN HERALD
December 2016 Edition
Check Out Some of the
2016 Pumpkin Patch Submissions
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PARTICIPANTS! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING NEXT YEAR'S SUBMISSIONS.
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Photo Credit: justcuteanimals.com
THE 5TH GRADE
MUD WALK
"This year the 5th grade team went to the Environmental Center for the Mud Walk. It was so much fun! When we first got there we were all anxious about getting in the freezing cold mud. My favorite part about the wet day was collecting as many fish and tadpoles as we could. Oh and lunch! We were divided into groups of two and received a net. We had to take turns trying to catch either tadpoles or tiny fish out of the water. I was able to catch at least two tadpoles and a few bugs." Sadie B.
"When we got off the bus we were able to go into the mud first. Then we went fishing for small fish, tadpoles and bugs. My favorite part was when I fell in the mud like a million times! Most were face first so, you can imagine how I looked when we took a class picture. After the picture we took a quick rinse in a river by the woods. It was refreshing!" Elias V.
Check out the Enivornmental Studies Center's Website at http://www.environmentalstudiescenter.org/EventsClasses.html
HOUGHMAN HERALD
Oct. - Nov. 2016 Edition
Welcome to the Houghman Herald. Forest City's Digital Newspaper made by students to keep you in the know. Keep reading so you see what's going on!
Halloween Safety Tips from our very own Master Officer Shapiro:
• Always stay with parent or young adult.
• Never go to a house that doesn’t have a light on.
• Bring a flashlight when you go trick or treating.
• Have your parents check your candy to make sure none are opened or harmful.
Make sure you follow these tips and have a safe and Happy Halloween! The Headliner Group: Natalie, Saysia, Hannah, Giselle, and Luke
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
October - November
October 25 Pumpkin Patch
October 27 Pumpkin Drop 5th grade only/Soda Fundraiser for 5th/Lake Brantley Parade for all students
October 31 Halloween
November 6 Daylight savings time ends
November 10 Mom’s Breakfast
November 15 Hootie store for Grades K - 1
November 17 Report cards go home
November 18 Hootie Store for Grades 2 - 5
November 21-25 Fall Break
SHOUT OUT TO THE KIDS WHO MADE THESE WONDERFUL PUMPKINS FOR LAST YEAR'S PUMPKIN PATCH!
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO CHECKING OUT THIS YEAR'S CREATIONS!
ADVERTISEMENTS
Did you know that The Yankee Candle Fundraiser raised approximately $5,000 for our school? Now that's what I call a successful fundraiser!
ATTENTION FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS: The annual pumpkin drop is Oct. 27th. Ask your teacher for more information!
You will be receiving more information about Jump Rope for Heart. Until then check out this website: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
ENTERTAINMENT
Take a Leap With Us Into Fall
Jokes and Riddles
•Knock knock. Who’s there? BOO! Boo who? No need to cry about it...•What do you call a fish with no eye?
•What did the weatherman give the old lady?
•What do you call a hollow hot dog?
•I have been made in the past, I am being made now, and will be made in the future. What am I?
Answers:
2. A Fsh3.Hurricane (Her-A-Cane)
4.A Hallow-Weiner
5.History
Created by: Miranda, Jacob, Selena and Leandro