i-Ready tests are next week!
🎉 Exciting Announcement for Families! 🎉
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming "The Arts Make Me Smart" Family Night on April 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in a drop-in style format! Join us for an engaging evening where you can discover how the arts can enhance your student's academic achievement and learn how to incorporate enriching activities at home. 🎨📚
Don't miss out! To ensure we have enough meals prepared, please RSVP to your classroom teacher by March 28. It's important for us to plan ahead! Families will have the opportunity to choose their preferred option for delicious take-home sub sandwiches. 🥪✨
As a special bonus, students who attend with a family member will receive a golden ticket to the school store! 🎟️🛍️
We can't wait to see you there and explore the wonderful world of arts together! 🌟
The annual school climate parent survey is now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal website under Forms. The results of the parent survey will be reported on the 2025 school report card as required by state law. The Parent School Climate Survey is available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal website under Forms. The survey will close on March 21st. Your time and effort in completing this survey is greatly appreciated.
Save the date for our end of the year i-Ready testing
Yearbooks have been ordered and will be delivered in May. We have a limited number of additional yearbooks available while the supplies last. Order one for your child today.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks
The annual school climate parent survey is now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal website under Forms. The results of the parent survey will be reported on the 2025 school report card as required by state law. The Parent School Climate Survey is available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal website under Forms. The survey will close on March 21st. Your time and effort in completing this survey is greatly appreciated.
👩🍳Help our child nutrition team decide what to serve! 👩🍳
📢 Reminder for Families! 📢
Join us for the School Improvement Council (SIC) and Title I Planning & Parent Lighthouse Meeting!
🗓 Date: March 13th
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Media Center
Your input is valuable as we work together to enhance our school community. We hope to see you there!
Devon Forest Elementary (DFE) Presents the Sweethearts Dance & Ice Cream Sundae Bar. See the flyer for more details.
Ticket Purchase Link - https://bcsdschools.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?events=4125
The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All students in grades 3-12 and all teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, ROTC instructors, career specialists, and speech therapists are expected to participate in the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate. Please see the 2024-25 Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys document for additional information.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UigwCvef4eJ34aO4dpSct7cy_e1Yt138/view
Our school social workers are sparking change, one student at a time. Thank a school social worker this week for being a light in their students' lives!
Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week starts today! To celebrate, students will get to try new menu items for breakfast and be entered to win daily and grand prizes from BCSD Child Nutrition Services.
The book fair will be open for families to shop Thursday, Feb. 27th from 4:00-6:00.
We are thrilled to announce the return of Landmark for Families starting February 25! This is a fantastic opportunity for ALL families in our community, including yours! 🌟
Join us for a series of engaging sessions packed with benefits and incentives that you won't want to miss:
• Delicious Free Catered Dinner – Enjoy a tasty meal on us!
• Free Childcare for Ages 6 and Under – Relax knowing your little ones are in good hands while you participate.
• Weekly Gift Cards – Earn rewards just for showing up!
• Exciting Additional Prizes – Be on time and participate for a chance to win even more!
In addition to these incentives, we are excited to partner with local community organizations that will be available as resources for parents. These partners will provide valuable information and support to help you navigate family needs and community services.
If you are interested in attending, please email Mrs. Foley at foleys@bcsdschools.net OR scan the QR code on the attached flyer.
But hurry—enrollment ends February 28!
Let’s come together as a community and make the most of this incredible opportunity! We can’t wait to see you there! 😊
Our Scholastic Book Fair begins Monday!
Reminder-- virtual informational meeting this evening! We are excited to share a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your family bonds through our community-based program.
Virtual Informational Meeting
When: February 20 at 6:00 PM
Link to attend: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_ZmM0YjhmMWQtODJmMS00Y2NhLWIzMWEtMGJjNTMwMGNiNDBm%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522884b579f-1341-42d6-b3c1-b0cfb8abafbe%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522c1c1f6ed-7cfe-448b-9189-07b007f55c87%2522%257d&data=05%7C02%7CJamesW%40bcsdschools.net%7C021d0c9a0cb540aa69bb08dd51b35417%7C579aed70f477454d8072eb13e7a78d65%7C0%7C0%7C638756552840317417%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R9uz33I3OoNSPB8BsQBxyuwRYB%2Fn53sf6ilPsuYcdHc%3D&reserved=0
After the meeting, if you would like to enroll, please email foleys@bcsdschools.net with your name and phone number so we can reach out to you. Please share this opportunity with anyone you think would benefit from these sessions.
Thank you for your continued support!
Dear Devon Forest Families,
We are excited to share a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your family bonds through our upcoming community-based program.
We will host a virtual information meeting tomorrow evening for families interested in learning more about the program. We encourage all families, including staff with their own families, to participate.
Virtual Informational Meeting
When: February 20 at 6:00 PM
Link to attend: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmM0YjhmMWQtODJmMS00Y2NhLWIzMWEtMGJjNTMwMGNiNDBm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22884b579f-1341-42d6-b3c1-b0cfb8abafbe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c1c1f6ed-7cfe-448b-9189-07b007f55c87%22%7d
After the meeting, if you would like to enroll, please email foleys@bcsdschools.net with your name and phone number so we can reach out to you. Please share this opportunity with anyone you think would benefit from these sessions.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another amazing cycle together!
Warm regards,
Shelly Foley
Devon Forest Elementary
Title I Facilitator
📣 Attention Families!
We missed you at the School Improvement Council/Title I Planning/Lighthouse Meeting yesterday in the media center! 🌟 Our School Planning Team is hard at work planning some exciting family activities, and we want you to be part of it! Check your email for the meeting notes.
✨ Save the Date: Our next meeting is on March 13 at 2:30 PM. Join us to learn more about our upcoming events and how you can get involved!
Your input is valuable, and we look forward to seeing you there! Together, we can make our school community even stronger. 💪🏼
#SchoolImprovement #FamilyEngagement #ParentLighthouse #CommunityBuilding
Yearbook Deadline
Family Night & Book Fair - Bingo for Books!
Thursday, February 27
Book Fair: 4:00-6:00pm
Bingo: 4:30-5:30pm
The Scholastic Book Fair will open at 4:00pm. Families are welcome to shop any time until 6:00pm. Join us in the cafeteria from 4:30-5:30pm to play bingo and win books to take home. Stay for the full time or come and go as you please. Popcorn, cookies, and drinks will be available in the cafeteria from 4:30-5:30pm. We hope to see you there!
