During the month of March, the teachers of Forrest School selected their favorite books to battle it out in the Tournament of Books! Each class listened to and voted on their favorite books weekly. The final two books in the championship round were "The Book With No Pictures" and "The Day the Crayons Quit". With a wopping 207 votes the winner was...... "The Book With No Pictures" by B.J. Novak! Thank you to Miss Lombardi for organizing such a wonderful event for our students!
about 14 hours ago, John A. Forrest School
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Forrest School had an "out of this world" experience visiting the moon with Mr. Matt from What's Out There Star lab! Students learned all about the phases of the moon, what a solar eclipse is, and took a look at how the moon travels across the night sky!
10 days ago, John A. Forrest School
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On Friday, March 1st, Forrest School welcomed members of the Memorial Middle School Honors Society to read to all classes! Students & teachers enjoyed listening to a variety of books read by the former Forrest School students.
23 days ago, John A. Forrest School
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On Monday, the students and staff of Forrest School celebrated Mardi Gras! Our Mardi Gras celebration was a fun cultural experience for our students. Thank you to Madame Kazamir and Mrs. Knitel for creating such a fun and educational learning opportunity.
about 1 month ago, John A. Forrest School
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On Thursday, February 8th, the students of Forrest rocked the 100th day of school!
about 2 months ago, John A. Forrest School
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Parents, Please remit payment for the chocolate sale by this Friday, December 22nd. Payment can be cash or check made out to "John A. Forrest PTA." Thank you, Forrest School PTA
3 months ago, John A. Forrest
Perfect day for the Forrest School Fall Festival!!! Thank you to our amazing PTA and parent volunteers.
5 months ago, John A. Forrest
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Our students and staff had such a fun week focusing on respect, friendships, self-love, fairness, and kindness. The week ended with a popsicle pajama dance party focused on the Six Pillars of Character.
6 months ago, John A. Forrest
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Jersey Day
Forrest staff and students had a wonderful opening day! Thank you to our amazing PTA for decorating the grounds and doorways for our students.
7 months ago, John A. Forrest School
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Welcome Back
Welcome Back
Welcome Back
Welcome Back
Good Evening Fair Lawn Parents/Guardians, The Fair Lawn Board of Education is working with Strategic Educational Advantage (“SEA”) Search firm to assist it in identifying a Superintendent of Schools to lead the Fair Lawn Public Schools. As part of this process, SEA is seeking input from our families. Your input will help build the profile, characteristics, and experience the new superintendent will possess. We thank you for assisting and your participation in this process. You are invited to participate on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:30pm in the FLHS Auditorium so that you can provide feedback and hear about the timeline and process. Thank you for participating if you are able to make it. Sincerely, Ron Barbarulo, FL BOE President
10 months ago, FL Superintendent
On Tuesday, Forrest School students celebrated Eid al-Fatr (the end of Ramadan) with a whole school assembly. During the celebration, 7 students presented what the holiday means to the Muslim community and how each of their families recognize the holiday. In addition students viewed two videos and ended the festivities with a school-wide song led by Mrs. Knitel. Thank you to the Forrest Equity Team for creating such a fun learning experience for our students.
11 months ago, John A. Forrest
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Song
Our 1st grade students had so much fun at their first Manners Monday. Thank you to our parent volunteers for helping to make this such a memorable event for our students.
12 months ago, John A. Forrest School
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Manners Monday
Manners Monday
The beautification of the Forrest School grounds is in full effect thanks to our amazing Building and Grounds Department. We are in the process of replacing many of our older bushes and flowers with new shrubs and perennial plants.
12 months ago, John A. Forrest
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The things we do to promote reading............ 12 Forrest School staff members volunteered to get slimed as part of our students reaching their Read-A-Thon goal of over 6,000 total minutes read. The top readers and donors had a blast getting to slime our staff. Thank you to Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Duncan, and Mrs. Perrotta for all your help.
about 1 year ago, John A. Forrest
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Ringling Brothers has nothing on us...... Thank you to PTA for bringing the Circus Arts Residency to Forrest School. Our 1st and 2nd grade students had a blast showing off their new CLOWN skills.
about 1 year ago, John A. Forrest
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Circus Arts
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Thank you to the parent and staff volunteers for turning our cafeteria into the Forrest School Bistro for the grade 2 Manners Monday program. The students were served a 5- course meal while learning dining etiquette and table manners.
about 1 year ago, John A. Forrest
Grade 2 Manners Monday
Grade 2 Manners Monday
Grade 2 Manners Monday
On Friday February 24th, Forrest School had a chance to Let the Good Times Roll and celebrate the holiday of Mardi Gras. Students had a parade in the hallways wearing handmade masks. This was followed by stops along the route to engage in various activities such as coloring, music, crafts, and a mini scavenger hunt.
about 1 year ago, John A. Forrest
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Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
The Forrest School PTA hosted a fun Pizza/Bingo Night on Thursday, February 2nd. The fundraiser was extremely well attended, thank you for your continued support.
about 1 year ago, John A. Forrest
Bingo Prizes
Pizza/Bingo Night
Pizza/Bingo Night
Forrest Schools 4th grade students enjoyed presenting their Biography Projects to our 2nd and kindergarten students.
about 1 year ago, John A. Forrest
4th Grade Biology Presentation
4th Grade Biology Presentation
4th Grade Biology Presentation
4th Grade Biology Presentation
Thank you to Mr. Durso and Mrs. Zarwi for bringing ThermoFisher Scientific to Forrest School. The 4th grade students had a blast extracting DNA from strawberries.
about 1 year ago, John A. Forrest
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4th Grade
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