Check it out here:

Send a text message “follow fkespta” to 40404.

You don’t have to sign up for anything to use this service. It uses Twitter’s Fast Follow capability, but you don’t have to sign up for a [...]]]> FKES Community,
We are proud to bring you text alerts for upcoming FKES events, reminders of days the school is closed, and news!

Send a text message “follow fkespta” to 40404.

You don’t have to sign up for anything to use this service. It uses Twitter’s Fast Follow capability, but you don’t have to sign up for a Twitter account to use it. Alerts are set up to be sent only between 9am and 10pm, never during nighttime hours. To turn messages on and off, send “on” or “off” to 40404. Standard text rates apply.

Please spread the word to fellow members of the FKES Community who may be fans of text messaging, particularly if they may not get FKES information from other sources such as this website.

I’d like to make a personal note, and say that one of the reasons I applied for the position of PTA Recording Secretary was to help get “the information” out to the community. First, we want everyone to know basic dates and times of PTA and school events. Second, we want to share news about all the great activities going on in our school. If folks want to participate, an inability to find out “where and when” should never be an impediment. The info should be readily available in a variety of formats.

According to a cell phone industry website, the number of cell phones in the United States and U.S. territories were 103.9% of the population in June 2011 — more than one per person. So we think this will be another good method to spread the word about what is going on at FKES.

The alerts will be managed through the FKES PTA Communications Committee. The technology has been set up with the intent of being easily transitioned to PTA volunteers in future school years.

Nate Conroy
Recording Secretary
recording.secretary@fkespta.org

The Forest Knolls Parent Teacher Association (PTA) would like to welcome you to the 2011-2012 school year!

The PTA supports all teachers, parents, and students at our school. Last school year, the PTA supported the learning of all students at Forest Knolls by:

¡Una bienvenida al año escolar 2011-2012 desde La Asociación de Padres y Maestros de la Escuela Forest Knolls (PTA)!

El PTA apoya a todos los maestros, padres y estudiantes de nuestra escuela. El año pasado, el PTA apoyo el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de Forest Knolls de varias maneras:

As you read this, the 2010-2011 school year is within days of coming to an end. While for some this will be a welcome respite, for others it will be difficult to say good-bye to close friends as they leave FKES.

What a year we have had! As a PTA, [...]]]> Dear PTA membership, FKES faculty and families,

As you read this, the 2010-2011 school year is within days of coming to an end. While for some this will be a welcome respite, for others it will be difficult to say good-bye to close friends as they leave FKES.

What a year we have had! As a PTA, we started with the goals of increasing membership that is reflective of our rich multicultural community, bringing technology to the classroom, funding a multi-phase enhancement of the Music and Arts programs and strongly advocating on behalf of our students and faculty. With your support, we were successful in these and many more endeavors. Your presence and participation resulted in record numbers during scheduled events. Your willingness to lobby on behalf of our students was noticed and encouraged Councilwoman Nancy Floreen to visit our school to witness the rich creative atmosphere at FKES.  Throughout the year your generous gifts of time and funding contributed to the success of our Volunteer Program, Silent Auction, Book Fair, Dine-out Nights, Spirit Wear, After School Activities, Direct Donation Campaign, Traffic Circle, Conservation Landscape, Family Fun Night and Community Fair, to name a few. Your incredible support and commitment have contributed greatly to the educational experience of our children.

The Executive Board and I wish a fond farewell to our 5^th grade students and encourage them to fully embrace every opportunity as you enter the next stage of learning. Your presence will be missed. To our amazing faculty, we thank you for inspiring our children. You continuously raise the bar and we appreciate the exceptional gift you bring to our community.  To our community leaders, thank you for your ongoing partnership. To you, our FKES families, it has been a rewarding honor to have served in the role of PTA President.

Lastly, to the Executive Board (Uli, Renee and Val), thank you for walking side by side with me and putting up with my demands. Thank you for all that you have done for our school!

Have a wonderful summer everyone!

Hugh Dennis
PTA President
2010-2011

Welcome FKES PTA newly elected Executive Board:
President: Bill McGrath
Vice President: John Acosta
Treasurer: Uli Nasshan
Recording Secretary: Nate Conroy
Scheduling Secretary: Alison Petersen

Forest Knolls Knotes: February, 2011

Forest Knolls Knotes: January, 2011

Forest Knolls Knotes: December, 2010

Forest Knolls Knotes: November, 2010

Forest Knolls Knotes: October, 2010

Forest Knolls Knotes: September, 2010

As we close out the 2010 calendar year and celebrate our diverse cultures this winter, I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday filled with joy, laughter and peace.

It is hard to believe the school year is one third complete, but it has been very busy and productive for the [...]]]> Dear Parents, Faculty, and Students,

As we close out the 2010 calendar year and celebrate our diverse cultures this winter, I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday filled with joy, laughter and peace.

It is hard to believe the school year is one third complete, but it has been very busy and productive for the PTA.  We have added and funded many enrichment programs and activities, upgraded the aging sound system in the AP room, increased financial support to our teachers, while tirelessly advocating at the state and national levels for our students.  This would not have been possible without the tremendous volunteers, FKES community supported events, and your tax deductible contribution to the Direct Donation Campaign (DDC).  These listed accomplishments are your investment and legacy left to students of Forest Knolls ES.

So many of you are responsible for the successful start to the PTA, and many more of you will continue this great tradition as we move into 2011.  For this, you have my deepest gratitude and appreciation.  Thank you especially to the PTA Executive Board and PTA Committee Chairpersons: Renee Hutchins, Uli Nasshan, Valri Acosta,  Daria Daniel, Caitlin Lawrence, Kirsten Frank, Laurie Forte, Astrid Diaz, Rebecca Adams-Taylor, Chris Frank, Jacqui Bokow, Roxanne Beltran, Emily Eskelsen, Neil Irvin, Crystal Willis, Gretchen Vidergar, Tim Arnold, Sarah Kiefhaber, Debbie Namovicz, Lisa Koch, Claire Nielsen Neil, Diane Lill, John Lill, Marcia Munoz, Cecily Thorne, Maria Stumphauser, Megan Wilson, Michelle Alonzo, Mike Amitay, Mala Ghai, Alison Petersen, Jillian Newby, Karen Jackler, Andrea Paxton, Stephanie Louloudes, as well as all Room Parents, Traffic Circle Volunteers, Classroom Volunteers, Spanish Translators, PTA Committee Members, and parents sponsoring After School Clubs.

Last but not least, thank you to the staff and faculty for believing and investing in the students of Forest Knolls ES.  Our greatest strengths are our students and the amazing school community shepherding their path.

With much appreciation,

Hugh Dennis
PTA President
2010-2011