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Much to Celebrate

Updated Mon, Jun 27th

As we move quickly to the end of the 2021-2022 school year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for our students, staff, and families whose dedication to one another and to the mission of learning has made educational excellence possible for our students. We have much to celebrate.

To our fifth grade students who are being promoted to middle school, you have remained committed to your studies, grown in ways you might never have imagined, and persevered in times of challenge and great change. As you leave Forest Hill and embark on your journey to middle school, I hope you will remember with fondness the special people who’ve been alongside you in elementary school, the lessons you’ve learned, the belief that you can achieve anything you set your mind to, and always maintain a lifelong love of learning. You will be missed!

It is with pride that I commend our entire student body for all they have learned this year. Not just with their studies, but with each other as we reconnected in person to build positive relationships with one another. Our families are integral to student success, and I am grateful for all of you. Your engagement is a cornerstone to your child’s educational journey and it is a joy and privilege to be educational partners with you.

I am especially grateful to all the staff at Forest Hill for all the heartfelt dedication to students and each other during this year. I’m continually impressed and appreciative of the hard work and expertise of Team Forest Hill. It is the people who make Forest Hill a great place to learn and I truly believe that when we work together, we are stronger.

As we’ve steadily moved to more typical school experiences, I am optimistic about what is in store for our students and community this summer and when we resume school next year.

I also wanted to thank you for the last three years. It has been a pleasure serving as principal and for the work we did together. There will always be a special place in my heart for Forest Hill. Setting sights for the 2022-23 school year, we look forward to welcoming the new principal, Ms. Chalfant. She is excited to join Forest Hill.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to lead this dynamic school. Whether you are a student, a family member, or part of the team, you inspire me every day. I wish you a wonderful summer and all the best.

Best Regards,

Anna Koulis Chitwood, Principal

Meet the New Principal

Updated Tue, Jun 14th

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Masks off to Forest Hill's Volunteers!

Updated Wed, Jun 8th

Forest Hill staff celebrated and thanked our volunteers with treats and entertainment. Students performed piano pieces while our volunteers enjoyed a delicious brunch. We are so appreciative of all the volunteers who have helped our school year feel more normal, from Cornerstone readers to Living Garden teachers, assembly organizers, PTA board and committee members, field trip helpers, volunteer yard duties, and many more! We could not have had all of the fun events this year without your help and dedication. You are an amazing part of what makes Forest Hill such an amazing community. We send an enthusiastic thank you to our volunteers from Forest Hill staff and students!

Staff Members and Volunteer Honored at Board Meeting

Updated Wed, Jun 1st

Congratulations to our teacher of the year Julie Hart, classified employee of the year Allie Hardy, and volunteer of the year Vartika Srivastava!

Julie Hart is an outstanding fifth grade teacher, mentor, leader, and positive force on campus who truly believes a child's education is a partnership between home and school. Julie dedicates a lot of her own time to professional development to support her STEAM and SEL (social-emotional learning) focused classroom. Thank you, Julie, for your dedication to Forest Hill!

Allie Hardy is a talented behaviorist who assists many Falcons in improving their behavior. She constantly goes above and beyond with her support of students and teachers. She has a huge heart and takes the time to get to know her students' individual needs and preferences. Allie, thank you for the energy and kindness you pour into your work!

Vartika Srivastava has done an incredible job this year spearheading a series of multicultural assemblies that our students and teachers have found to be valuable and enriching. She has given even more of her time this year as our PTA Vice President of Fundraising, she volunteers for lunch yard duty when we need extra help, she is a Living Classroom volunteer, and helps her children's teachers as well! A huge thank you to Vartika and all of our amazing volunteers here at Forest Hill.

SSC Meeting

Updated Sun, May 22nd

Collaborative Math Review in 4th Grade

Updated Fri, May 13th

Ms. Lee's fourth grade class spent time reviewing important math concepts through a collaborative activity called Quiz Quiz Trade. Students wrote math review questions on cards, found partners, and coached each other through solving the problems. They then traded cards and went to find a new partner. Students commented on how much fun they had quizzing each other and got in important math practice time. Fun and math at the same time? That's a win-win!

3rd Graders Used STEM Skills to "Save Fred"

Updated Tue, May 10th

Third graders in Mrs. Ferrari's and Mrs. Sennewald's classes used their collaboration and critical thinking skills to solve a STEM problem: how do we rescue Fred, turn his boat right side up, and get his life vest on without touching him with our fingers? Students took time to map out their plans and then reflected on how well their ideas worked. What a fun way to think outside the box to solve a problem!