Forrestal Elementary

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

Forrestal Spiritwear is available! www.forrestalspiritwear.com

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

Registration event tomorrow! All students must be registered to attend Forrestal.

Save the date: August 16, 2024 Noon-3:00pm

Visit www.forrestalspiritwear.com for new designs for the upcoming school year! ¡Visite www.forrestalspiritwear.com para conocer nuevos diseños para el próximo año escolar!

Register your student for the upcoming school year! Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 4 pm-7 pm ¡Registre a su hijo(a) para este año escolar! Miércoles 17 de Julio de 2024 4pm-7pm Ubicación: 1717 17th Street ∙ North Chicago, IL 60064

Are you cleaning out closets this summer? If so, please consider donating gently used items in need!

Be the Solution! Please send a water bottle with your student.

Forrestal Family Newsletter for Week of May 27, 2024 English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D40c1_V80D9SmCcZeWZk2R05at2ubMpBJWcDLOOm-Y8/edit?usp=sharing Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Md9u52yHr_fo2jdfmmBTRUAo3gY0hX6JaQXXrXYtQYg/edit?usp=sharing