Lake Forest Elementary PTA

Learn how to access report cards, homework assignments, attendance records and plenty of other valuable information about your child’s education through your phone, tablet or computer at an upcoming parent workshop offered by Alachua County Public Schools' Parent Academy.

The free, online workshop about the Skyward Family Access system will be held Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. District staff will share information about what Skyward can do for you and how you can sign up. You can also ask questions about Skyward during the workshop.

No registration is needed. The link and a flier about the workshop are below.

We encourage you to join the thousands of other Alachua County families who are now keeping up with their child’s schooling through Skyward!

Online workshop link: https://sbac-edu.zoom.us/j/86786119151

General PTA Meeting February 28th at 7pm!

https://sbac-edu.zoom.us/j/81457775550

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If you are looking for a delicious option for dinner AND want to support Lake Forest Elementary, please consider David’s BBQ on 39th avenue for tonight. You can dine in, take out, or go through the drive-thru.

A portion of the profits will go toward our wonderful school. We appreciate your support. Go Dolphins!

If you're making your dinner menu for this week please add David's BBQ (the location on 39th Ave) for Friday's meal!

This Friday, January 14 Lake Forest is having a fundraiser! It is between 4:00-8:00 PM.

You don't have to even mention Lake Forest, just show up and get some food and part of the profit goes to my wonderful school! You can eat in, get take out, or go through the drive through!

Gingerbread Baby read aloud on zoom at 7pm!

https://sbac-edu.zoom.us/j/81457775550

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Follow the link for resources to help your child become a stronger reader!

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From the superintendent:

Alachua County Public School families:

As Alachua County Public Schools plans for the future, we need to hear from you!

I’d like to invite you to join families, teachers and staff, and other citizens at our upcoming State of the District event, called ‘Transformation in Progress.’ This event will officially launch the district’s campaign to engage the community in transforming our schools

We’ll be highlighting new initiatives and the challenges facing students, their families and schools. We’ll also talk about how you can get involved in helping set the direction of our schools for the next 5 to 10 years.

This important event will be held on Monday, November 15 at Eastside High School (1201 SE 43rd St.). We’ll be providing refreshments and a chance to talk with other participants at 4:30 p.m. in the school’s courtyard. The State of the District will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

A flier about this event is attached. Please feel free to share with others you believe may be interested.

Families are critical to the success of our students and our schools. I hope you can join us for this important event!

Carlee Simon, Ph.D.

Superintendent

Alachua County Public Schools

Greater Bethel Trunk or Treat!

Greater Bethel AME is having a FREE Trunk or Treat event October 30th from 6-8pm. There will also be a chance to sign up to be a member of PTA for FREE.

Tomorrow, October 15th, is a teacher work day. No school for students!

Picture day is October 26!

Students in need of homework help or tutoring can now get that help through Alachua County Public Schools’ new Beyond the Bell program.

Free, virtual support will be available after school Mondays through Thursdays for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Elementary and high school students will be able to access the program from 3 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 7 p.m. Middle school sessions will run from 4 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m.

Help will be available in English/language arts, math, science and social studies.

To access the program, students should go to www.sbac.edu/tutor.

COVID-19 Health & Safety / Message from the Superintendent: Masking Just a few weeks ago, we were all planning for a more ‘normal’ start to the school year. Unfortunately COVID--particularly the more infectious and dangerous Delta variant--has changed those plans.

School Supply Lists 2021-2022

https://www.sbac.edu/domain/4194

Supply Lists / Supply Lists We’re excited to tell you that our school is now using a cool, new tool to help make the back-to-school supply list chore easier for our teachers and parents. Go to TeacherList or click below on your child's grade level to view their list. Teachers may have special needs for classroom supplies i.....

Lake Forest Meet the Teacher: August 9 1:00-2:00pm

Attention local public school students and parents, Alachua County Public Schools is visiting us to give out summer activity backpacks this week! 🎒📚Find the full list of distribution spots at bit.ly/2UaxHEG or stop by:
- Tuesday, June 29 - High Springs Branch 10 a.m.-noon, Millhopper Library 10 a.m.-noon, and Micanopy Branch 3-5 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 30 - Archer Branch 10 a.m.-noon, Headquarters Library 10 a.m.-noon, and Cone Park Branch 3-5 p.m.
- Thursday, July 1 - Tower Road Branch 10 a.m.-noon, Hawthorne Branch 3-5 p.m., Newberry Branch 3:30-5:30 p.m., and Waldo Branch 5-6:30 p.m.

In-person story time returns to Alachua County libraries Popular children's program moves to outdoor spaces around the county.

Have a fun and safe summer!!

If you have questions about changes happening in the school district, please message us!

Also, you can hear Superintendent Dr. Simon's vision for Alachua County at a workshop that occurred today!

https://youtu.be/ZQqpbX7y-c8

School Board Workshop

Parents, we want your input! Help us plan for next year :)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBx6JOjIvsZMkPJIbRhDR_kpeKniSxks1MKUcbsRYqK9q5mg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Lake Forest PTA Parent Survey This survey was created by the Lake Forest PTA to gain insight on how to best serve parents and students.

PBS KIDS Talk About Free from PBS LearningMedia

Scholarships available for summer programs!

https://www.childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us/programs-directory

Programs Directory Programs Directory

Thankful for our amazing nurses!! They have worked so hard this year!

Please let us know if you would like to join the Student Advisory Council!

Happy Teacher Appreciation week!!