School Hours are 7:30 AM-2:09 PM
Gates to the school yard located on Bleigh and Aldine streets between Cottage and Walker Streets Opens at 7:15
Free Breakfast is served daily between 7:15 and 7:30
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
November 27th: 3 hour early dismissal for students and staff
November 28th-29th: Thanksgiving Recess; School closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed
December 13th, 3 hour early dismissal for students
December 23-January 3rd WINTER RECESS
JANUARY
20th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; School closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed
21st: Kindergarten Registration Opens
29th: Lunar New Year; School closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed
30th, 31st: Term 2 Report Card Conferences (Half Day); Three Hour Early Dismissal for Students
February
7th: Staff Professional Development (Half Day); Three Hour Early Dismissal for Students
17th: Presidents’ Day; School closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed
March
4th: Kindergarten Open House Day
7th: Staff Professional Development (Half Day); Three Hour Early Dismissal for Students
27th, 28th: Term 3 Report Card Conferences (Half Day); Three Hour Early Dismissal for Students
31st: Eid al-Fitr; School closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed
April
14th-17th: Spring Recess; School closed for students and staff
18th: Good Friday; School closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed
Still need to register your Child?
Applications for enrollment are online. We are here to help! Stop in our office for any assistance necessary.
Click the links below for more information.
Kindergarten Registration Here
New Student Registration Here
Documents needed for Registration
Proof of Birth
Immunization Record
Valid Photo of Parent/Legal Guardian
Proof of Address (2 forms)
The School District of Philadelphia now offers SchoolCash Online as our preferred method of payment for all school purchases, including everything from field trips to yearbooks. Our SchoolCash Online page can be found here: https://philasd.schoolcashonline.com/.
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year
It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the principal of Edwin Forrest Elementary School. As we embark on this new school year, our mission is to ensure that every student has equal opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for a fulfilling life and meaningful contributions to society. Regardless of background, language, race, economic status, gender, learning abilities, disability, or family history, every student at Forrest will receive the support and resources necessary to reach their educational goals.
I am a firm believer that all children and families should feel welcomed and safe. My commitment is to offer a safe, challenging, and personalized educational experience for each student. I am genuinely excited about the upcoming year and look forward to witnessing the continued growth and progress of our lifelong learners.
Your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education are greatly appreciated. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with you and your children as we work together to build a school community that is safe, nurturing, and responsible. At Forrest, we are united in our effort to create a brighter future for all our students.
Warm regards,
Vance McNear
Do you Have a Question or Concern for the Up Coming school year?
Contact us: Use this Form
By Phone: (215) 400-3330
Or fax- (215) 400-3331
Please use email Form above
Our Vision
The Edwin Forrest School, a school focused on educating and nurturing the whole child in a safe and respectful learning environment in order to persevere through life’s journey.
Our Mission
The Edwin Forrest School creates a challenging and caring learning environment that encourages high expectations for success. Through developmentally appropriate instruction, our school community embraces individual and cultural diversity. Our children are 21st century, innovative learners who apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the real world.
Absent Note: Parents
Please complete this form anythime your child will not be in the building on a regualer school day.
If you would llike more information/policies on attendance Please visit Student Rights and Responsibilities
Information is constantly being update with the School District of Philadelphia’s
Office of Community Engagement
Parent’s Right to Know Information
Annual Notice of Services for Students with Disabilities
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Click to view the 2024-2025 Engagement Policy
We are a PBIS School! Click the image above and below to found out more
The SY24-25 School Plans have been posted on the PESO website for public review and comment. In order to support this process, we are asking all schools to post a link to the PESO site on their website so that stakeholders can access your school plan and leave their feedback. Feedback forms are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. Here is some suggested language you can use to direct site visitors to the plans and feedback forms: To view our school’s SY24-25 school plan and to leave your feedback, please click HERE.
Parents,
Classdojo has become a main source of communication between your child’s classroom and you. You can sign up using an email address or phone number. Click the image to join
PARENT PORTAL
The new “Parent Portal” is now available for you. If you want to keep updated on your child’s academics then please sign up with an email account. Please click here to get to the portal page.
Reach out to our Fantastic Counselor Team