Facts & Dates - Forest Hills Public Schools

Facts & Dates
Attendance Policy
If your child will not be in attendance, or will be late to
school on any particular day, we request that you call
the school attendance line at 493-8916. This number
is for attendance messages only and can be accessed at
any time, 24/7.
Food Allergies
Important Note to Parents
Please be aware that in our school buildings, we have
students who are extremely allergic to nuts and nut byproducts.
We are requesting that any treat brought to
school to share with other students be free of nuts and
nut by-products.
Transportation Office
Open 6:15 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
493-8785
Community Fliers
Get the latest list of community fliers for our
Students at: http://fhps.us/community-fliers
All School Visitors Asked to Sign-In
All visitors to Pine Ridge are required to stop at the
Main Office and register when they enter the building.
This includes parents, volunteers, substitute
teachers and all contracted service providers.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in
helping to ensure a safe building for our students, staff
and visitors.
Schedule Change?
Updated:
October 2012
Your personal note to the classroom teacher is always
appreciated if your child’s dismissal routine will differ
from his/her normal routine. A note from home also
helps to reduce phone calls at the end of the day when
we are all helping to insure that every student is safely
where they are supposed to be.
Without a note, your child will be placed on his/
her bus home.
Parent / Teacher Conferences:
November 5, 7 and 8 · 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
February 4, 6 and 7 · 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Note:
*Spring conference days and times will be the same as
in the fall. Please make a note.
Medications
If your student may need any medication at school,
please make sure that the office has the prescription
in its original container as well as the required form.
(Forms are available in the office.)
Classroom Parties Time Changes
And Schedules
Classroom party times have changed and are now as
follows:
All Y5 parties are at 10:35 AM
For KG—4th grade:
Halloween Parade is at 1:30 and parties follow.
Holiday Parties moved to:
December 21 at 2:30 PM.
Valentine’s Parties will be at 2:30 PM.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
Forest Hills Public Schools is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability,
age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic in its programs and
activities, including employment opportunities.
Any questions concerning compliance issues with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, including athletic issues, which
prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, or inquiries related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap, should be directed to:
Christine Annese, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Forest Hills Public Schools
6590 Cascade Road SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-493-8805

School Delays or Closings
When weather conditions or utility problems dictate a delay of school opening or other changes in the school day
schedule, local radio and television stations are notified immediately and parents are encouraged to use these as
sources of information. This information also is posted on our district website at www.fhps.us and is sent via Listserv
to anyone who requested it. In addition, when school offices are not open and time permits, a recorded message of
any changes is available by calling 493-8910.
When uncertain weather conditions exist, decisions to open or delay school are made one to two hours before buses
depart because drivers must be notified. Conditions can change significantly during that time. Parents are reminded
that their decision is respected in these matters and guaranteed that no child will be penalized if a parent believes
changing weather conditions have made transportation unsafe.
A family emergency plan for changes in the school day should include before, during and after school arrangements.
School district policy requires that when school is closed, all after-school events also are canceled. Any exceptions to
this rule will be considered on an individual basis and participants will be notified if an event is not canceled. Community
Services classes held for youth and adults also are canceled when school is closed.
Student Lunch Accounts
Lunch is available daily for $2.45 (milk included) or milk
only for $.50 for those students bringing their lunch. Student
Lunch Account information is available at:
www.sendmoneytoschool.com
You will need student ID number to check student's
account, please call 493-8918 if you have any questions.
Pine Ridge
Musical Dates!
March 21, 2013 Third Grade
April 25, 2013 Second Grade
May 9, 2013 First Grade
May 30, 2013 Fourth Grade
May 31, 2013 Kindergarten
All musicals are held at 7 p.m. in the Gym,
except Kindergarten which is at 1:00 p.m. on May 31.