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Welcome to Forrest Elementary School

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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

September 27th- Half Day- 11 a.m. Dismissal

October 3rd: Rosh Hashanah; Schools closed for students and staff; Administrative offices closed

October 25th: Staff Professional Development (Full Day); School closed for students

November 5th: Election Day; Schools closed for students and staff

November 15th Term 1 Report Card Conferences (Full Day); School closed for students

November 27th: 3 hour early dismissal for students and staff

November 28th-29th: Thanksgiving Recess; 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)

Enrollment Guidelines

 

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.

Absent Note Form

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

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.


 Forrest School Nurses Webpage

 

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 

FORREST IN THE MEDIA

Information is constantly being update with the School District of Philadelphia’s

Office of Community Engagement

Parent’s Right to Know Information

CLICK HERE

 

Annual Notice of Services for Students with Disabilities

 

CLICK HERE

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Click to view the 2024-2025 Engagement Policy

8250 Forrest Parent and Family Engagement Policy

 Parent and Family Engagement  Spanish

We are a PBIS School!  Click the image above and below to found out more