Edwin Forrest School

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Important Dates

November 4, 2022 Professional Development Half Day
– 3 Hour Early Dismissal

November 11, 2022 Veterans’ Day
– Schools Closed and Administrative Offices Closed

November 21 – 23, 2022. Report Card Conferences
– 3 Hour Early Dismissal.

November 24 – 25, 2022. Thanksgiving Holiday
– Schools Closed and Administrative Offices Closed

December 2, 2022. Full Day Professional Development
– Schools Closed for Students

December 16, 2022. Professional Development Half Day
– 3 Hour Early Dismissal

December 21 – 23, 2022. Interim Reports

December 26-30, 2022. Winter Recess, 2022
– Schools Closed and Administrative Offices Closed

January 2, 2023
New Year’s Day (Observed)
– Schools Closed and Administrative Offices Closed

January 3, 2023. Full Day Professional Development
– Schools Closed for Students

January 4, 2023- School Opens

REGISTER Or TRANSFER IN

New to the District? Visit Student Enrollment and Placement

To start the online Application, there are guides and videos to assist you.

Already a student of the District and transferring? Contact US, Just confirm your address with 2 proofs

Important Documents

–District Calendar
–Back to School Hub
–COVID Hub – sign Consent Form for Covid Testing
-Parent Portal sign up

We use Classdojo as a form of Communicaiton. Please sign up Here the Teacher will then add your children to their Class

Forrest School’s Main building located at 7300 Cottage Avenue, Philadelphia 19136 is currently closed for Renovations. Grades 2-5 have moved to Austin Meehan for the 2022-2023 school year. Located at 3001 Ryan Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19152

Grades K & 1 will remain at the Primary Education Center (PEC) Located at 7300 Walker Street.

For More information Concerning the Move and updates on the Building Renovations click HERE

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Back to School Supply List

Dear Parents, Here are the 2022-2023 Supply List.

General Supply List

Kindergarten Supplies List 2022-2023

Incoming 4th Summer Supply List

5th grade Supply List

Dear Forrest Family

Our new News letter is here!

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Welcome to the 2022-23 school year at Edwin Forrest Elementary School! It is a true honor and privilege to serve as the principal of Edwin Forrest Elementary School. This year, our focus will be on providing equal opportunity to all students to develop valuable skills and knowledge that help them live a full life and contribute to society. No matter what a student’s background, language, race, economic profile, gender, learning capability, disability, or family history, each student at Forrest will have the opportunity to get the support and resources they need to achieve their educational goals.

I am a strong believer that all children and families feel welcome and safe. It is my commitment to provide our students with a safe, rigorous, and personalized education. I am excited about this school year and seeing the continued growth and progress of our lifelong learners.

I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children. Thank you for this opportunity to work in partnership with you as we build a school community that is safe, caring, and responsible. At Forrest, we are working together to create a brighter tomorrow for all students.

Due to the Renovation and Relocation of the Forrest School, the School District of Philadelphia is providing transportantion for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Click BUS STOPS for locations and times

Absent Note: Parents

Please complete this form anythime your child will not be in the building on a regualer school day.

Absent Note Form

If you would llike more information/policies on attendance Please visit Student Rights and Responsibilities

The SY22-23 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 SY22-23 school plan and to leave your feedback, please click HERE.

By Phone: (215) 400-3330

Or fax- (215) 400-3331

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

Forrest School Nurses Webpage

Reach out to our Fantastic Counselor Team

PRE-K Registration can be found HERE.

Kindergarten and all registrations are still online.

If you are new to the Forrest Neighborhood check School Finder . To find your local school.

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.

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 Statement

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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.