Good evening, FES families!
Your students shined at our Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday! I got compliments from the school board and many others on how well they behaved and performed. Well done, students!
Wednesday, Nov. 18, will be an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 2:15.
Please remember to check in at the office if you are coming to campus after 8:45. This ensures that we know who is on campus, so we can keep everyone safe.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Your students shined at our Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday! I got compliments from the school board and many others on how well they behaved and performed. Well done, students!
Wednesday, Nov. 18, will be an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 2:15.
Please remember to check in at the office if you are coming to campus after 8:45. This ensures that we know who is on campus, so we can keep everyone safe.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Reminder to Families!
Just a friendly reminder that school will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication!
Enjoy the day, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Thursday!
Just a friendly reminder that school will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication!
Enjoy the day, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Thursday!
Good morning, FES families! Today we will be honoring our Veterans with a whole district assembly at 2:00 in the High School Gym. With the rain and wind, we will have busses for our students to and from the assembly. However, there will not be room for families. If you would like to join your child at the assembly, you are welcome to meet them at the high school.
And as a reminder, there will be no school tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day. Please say thank you to the Veterans in your life.
Respectfully, Sarah Decker, principal of FES
And as a reminder, there will be no school tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day. Please say thank you to the Veterans in your life.
Respectfully, Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Good evening FES families!
This week we will be celebrating our Veterans.
Tuesday, November 10, from 2:00- 3:00, QVSD will honor our Veterans with an assembly in the FHS gym
Wednesday, November 11, there will be no school in honor of Veterans Day
As the weather gets colder and wetter, it is a good idea to keep a dry pair of socks and maybe an extra pair of pants in your child’s backpack. Additionally, please make sure you are dressing your children for the weather. Write your child’s name in their coats, so if they are left behind, we can get them back to you. And please, always remember to check the lost and found.
Have a wonderful evening!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
This week we will be celebrating our Veterans.
Tuesday, November 10, from 2:00- 3:00, QVSD will honor our Veterans with an assembly in the FHS gym
Wednesday, November 11, there will be no school in honor of Veterans Day
As the weather gets colder and wetter, it is a good idea to keep a dry pair of socks and maybe an extra pair of pants in your child’s backpack. Additionally, please make sure you are dressing your children for the weather. Write your child’s name in their coats, so if they are left behind, we can get them back to you. And please, always remember to check the lost and found.
Have a wonderful evening!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
November Lunch Menu
Good afternoon, FES families!
This week, students got to play glow-in-the dark carnival games in PE! So many students participated in the dress up days this week, and the school was ORANGE today! We celebrated responsibility at our assembly.
Our lost and found is full! Please have your student check for missing clothes. It will be cleared out this week.
Looking ahead:
Sunday, Nov. 1, Daylight savings time ends- don’t forget to set your clocks!
Monday, Nov. 2- School Pictures
Tuesday, Nov. 3, Election day- don’t forget to vote!
Wednesday, Nov. 4, Early Release- students dismissed at 2:15
Thursday, Nov. 5, PTO meeting in the FES library at 6:00
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
This week, students got to play glow-in-the dark carnival games in PE! So many students participated in the dress up days this week, and the school was ORANGE today! We celebrated responsibility at our assembly.
Our lost and found is full! Please have your student check for missing clothes. It will be cleared out this week.
Looking ahead:
Sunday, Nov. 1, Daylight savings time ends- don’t forget to set your clocks!
Monday, Nov. 2- School Pictures
Tuesday, Nov. 3, Election day- don’t forget to vote!
Wednesday, Nov. 4, Early Release- students dismissed at 2:15
Thursday, Nov. 5, PTO meeting in the FES library at 6:00
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
2026-2027 School Pictures
School pictures for all grades and staff will be taken on Monday, November 2nd, at Forks Elementary. A picture retake day will be scheduled at a later date.
To order school pictures:
Click on the following link to order: https://v2.myproimages.com/kids-photography-2111/code/ForksELFall26
Parents can order for more than one student on the same order.
You will receive an email confirmation of your order.
Photos will be delivered to school and sent home with each student.
PICTURE ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 9.
If you have any questions about ordering, please contact KIDS Photography at 206-305-8223 or hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com.
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days next week
Good afternoon, FES families!
Thank you to all of you for your partnership with teachers this week during conferences, and throughout the year! You are and continue to be your child’s first and most important teacher.
Today we had a wonderful assembly with a group of Aztec Dancers. It was a fantastic experience of dancing and celebrating their culture. If you and your family are interested in watching them perform tomorrow, they will be performing in the FHS Aux gym at 1:00.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week! This campaign is celebrated nationwide to help promote drug awareness to school-aged kids. It focuses on how to identify drugs and the negative effects they can have on our bodies and in our lives. This year's theme is "Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free". Dress up day flyers went home and will be shared again.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Early release- students dismissed at 2:15
Friday, Oct. 30: Puddle Jumper Assembly celebrating responsibility: ECEAP-1st: 2:20-2:40 and 2nd-4th: 2:45-3:05
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Thank you to all of you for your partnership with teachers this week during conferences, and throughout the year! You are and continue to be your child’s first and most important teacher.
Today we had a wonderful assembly with a group of Aztec Dancers. It was a fantastic experience of dancing and celebrating their culture. If you and your family are interested in watching them perform tomorrow, they will be performing in the FHS Aux gym at 1:00.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week! This campaign is celebrated nationwide to help promote drug awareness to school-aged kids. It focuses on how to identify drugs and the negative effects they can have on our bodies and in our lives. This year's theme is "Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free". Dress up day flyers went home and will be shared again.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Early release- students dismissed at 2:15
Friday, Oct. 30: Puddle Jumper Assembly celebrating responsibility: ECEAP-1st: 2:20-2:40 and 2nd-4th: 2:45-3:05
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
The SmileMobile is coming to Forks! ¡SmileMobile llega a Forks!
Date: October 26–30, 2026/Del 26 al 30 de octubre de 2026
Location: Forks Elementary School/Escuela Primaria Forks
301 S. Elderberry Ave.
Date: October 26–30, 2026/Del 26 al 30 de octubre de 2026
Location: Forks Elementary School/Escuela Primaria Forks
301 S. Elderberry Ave.
FES Families!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Reading Night last night! What a great evening of learning focused fun!
Making sure your child attends school every day is one of the best ways you can support their academic success at school. I am so excited to say that 45% of our students have perfect attendance this month! That’s amazing!
Parent Teacher conferences are next week, Oct. 19-23. Monday will be a full day, and Tuesday through Friday will be half days. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 Tuesday through Friday.
Our book fair will be next week as well! Your child should have a flyer for you, and I will attach them as well.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Sarah Decker, principal of Forks Elementary School
Thank you to everyone who attended our Reading Night last night! What a great evening of learning focused fun!
Making sure your child attends school every day is one of the best ways you can support their academic success at school. I am so excited to say that 45% of our students have perfect attendance this month! That’s amazing!
Parent Teacher conferences are next week, Oct. 19-23. Monday will be a full day, and Tuesday through Friday will be half days. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 Tuesday through Friday.
Our book fair will be next week as well! Your child should have a flyer for you, and I will attach them as well.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Sarah Decker, principal of Forks Elementary School
Good evening, FES families!
The field project is now underway, and has been fenced off to students. The kids are enjoying watching the big machines dig and move!
Please review the attachments about Yellow Zone safety. Safety is our top priority.
Upcoming events:
Tuesday, Oct. 13, the PAC meeting for our multi-lingual families will be happening at the Forks High School at 6:00.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, will be an early release. Students will be dismissed at 2:15.
Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30-7, families are encouraged to join us in our Reading Night. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Looking ahead:
Parent teacher conferences will be happening Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 23.These will be half days for students, and they will be dismissed at 12:15. If you have not received information from your teacher about your child’s conference, please reach out to them directly.
School pictures will be Nov. 2. If you would like to preorder your package, here is the link: https://v2.myproimages.com/kids-photography-2111/code/ForksELFall26. Picture packets will be sent home the week before.
Have a wonderful evening!
Respectfully,
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
The field project is now underway, and has been fenced off to students. The kids are enjoying watching the big machines dig and move!
Please review the attachments about Yellow Zone safety. Safety is our top priority.
Upcoming events:
Tuesday, Oct. 13, the PAC meeting for our multi-lingual families will be happening at the Forks High School at 6:00.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, will be an early release. Students will be dismissed at 2:15.
Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30-7, families are encouraged to join us in our Reading Night. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Looking ahead:
Parent teacher conferences will be happening Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 23.These will be half days for students, and they will be dismissed at 12:15. If you have not received information from your teacher about your child’s conference, please reach out to them directly.
School pictures will be Nov. 2. If you would like to preorder your package, here is the link: https://v2.myproimages.com/kids-photography-2111/code/ForksELFall26. Picture packets will be sent home the week before.
Have a wonderful evening!
Respectfully,
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Reading Night, Thursday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7pm
Details in the flyers
Details in the flyers
📚✨ Join us for Forks Elementary School Reading Night! ✨📚
Bring the whole family for an evening of stories, games, music, dinner, and fun! 💜📖
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM 🎉 Story Time • Bingo • Book/Cake Walk • Music • Reading Passport & More!
Come Read • Explore • Grow Together! 💛📚
Bring the whole family for an evening of stories, games, music, dinner, and fun! 💜📖
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM 🎉 Story Time • Bingo • Book/Cake Walk • Music • Reading Passport & More!
Come Read • Explore • Grow Together! 💛📚
Good evening, FES families!
Upcoming events:
This week: Wednesday, Oct. 7: Early release, students dismissed at 2:15
Next week: Thursday, Oct. 15: FES Reading Night-5:30-7:00: Mark your calendars! Details to come later this week
Following week: Tuesday, Oct. 20-Friday, Oct. 24: Parent Teacher Conferences: Half day, students dismissed at 12:15
Have a wonderful week!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Upcoming events:
This week: Wednesday, Oct. 7: Early release, students dismissed at 2:15
Next week: Thursday, Oct. 15: FES Reading Night-5:30-7:00: Mark your calendars! Details to come later this week
Following week: Tuesday, Oct. 20-Friday, Oct. 24: Parent Teacher Conferences: Half day, students dismissed at 12:15
Have a wonderful week!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
October Menu
October Menu
Good afternoon, FES families,
On Friday, we celebrated RESPECT at our Puddle Jumper Assembly and wore neon! We have so many students who show respect every day. Thank you, families, for instilling this trait in your children!
As the weather shifts to fall, please make sure you are dressing your child for the weather.
If you haven’t already downloaded the Rooms app on your phone, please do. This is one of the primary ways your teachers communicate with you, and a way you can also communicate with them.
Coming up next week:
Wednesday, Sept. 30, will be early release. Student dismissal will be at 2:15.
Friday, Oct. 2, is our first PTO sponsored Donut Day! Families are invited to come have a donut with their child from 8:00-8:35. Thank you to our amazing PTO for all they do to bring joy to our Puddle Jumpers!
It’s going to be a wonderful week!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
On Friday, we celebrated RESPECT at our Puddle Jumper Assembly and wore neon! We have so many students who show respect every day. Thank you, families, for instilling this trait in your children!
As the weather shifts to fall, please make sure you are dressing your child for the weather.
If you haven’t already downloaded the Rooms app on your phone, please do. This is one of the primary ways your teachers communicate with you, and a way you can also communicate with them.
Coming up next week:
Wednesday, Sept. 30, will be early release. Student dismissal will be at 2:15.
Friday, Oct. 2, is our first PTO sponsored Donut Day! Families are invited to come have a donut with their child from 8:00-8:35. Thank you to our amazing PTO for all they do to bring joy to our Puddle Jumpers!
It’s going to be a wonderful week!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Good afternoon, FES families!
Today is early release- students will be dismissed at 2:15.
For safety reasons, the red zone in the front of the building is not a drop off zone- it is for emergency vehicles only. Use the yellow zone or park when you are dropping our students off.
For student safety, only staff are permitted to be on the playground during school hours, from 8:00-4:30.
If your child eats breakfast at school, please remind them that they need to eat breakfast before they go outside in the morning.
The lost and found will be cleaned out this weekend. Please check or have your child check for missing clothes.
Have a wonderful day!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Today is early release- students will be dismissed at 2:15.
For safety reasons, the red zone in the front of the building is not a drop off zone- it is for emergency vehicles only. Use the yellow zone or park when you are dropping our students off.
For student safety, only staff are permitted to be on the playground during school hours, from 8:00-4:30.
If your child eats breakfast at school, please remind them that they need to eat breakfast before they go outside in the morning.
The lost and found will be cleaned out this weekend. Please check or have your child check for missing clothes.
Have a wonderful day!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Happy Friday, FES!
Playground update: Beginning Monday, September 28, groundwork for the ball fields will begin. We will continue to utilize both playgrounds, and both sheds, ensuring that our students have enough room to play during recess. The football field is available for us to use, and we will coordinate its usage for recess with the playground staff. Safety is our #1 priority, as always, and the area of construction will be safely blocked from student access.
Once the fields are complete, our students will again have access to the fields during recess. Reach out to Sarah Decker with any questions or concerns you have. Thank you for your continued support and partnership with FES!
Congratulations to the following classes for having whole class perfect attendance: Teacher Shandra, Teacher Deisy, Mrs. Kerr and Mr. Isely’s 4th grade and earning a potato chip party with Mr. Potato Head!
When you pick up your child at the end of the day, we encourage you to use the yellow zone. You may park and pick up your child if you prefer.
All adults other than staff must enter the building through the front entrance. This is for student safety.
Thank you to the families who participated in our Title One Parent Engagement meeting last night. The Title One Policy and Compact for the year will be posted on our webpage .Please reach out with input and feedback on these documents before Oct. 2. Families will receive a copy of the Compact at parent teacher conferences.
Upcoming next week:
Wednesday. Sept. 23: Early release, students dismissed at 2:15
Friday, Sept. 25: Puddle Jumper Assembly: ECEAP-1st grade: 2:20-2:40, 2nd-4th grade: 2:45-3:05
Have a great weekend!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES
Playground update: Beginning Monday, September 28, groundwork for the ball fields will begin. We will continue to utilize both playgrounds, and both sheds, ensuring that our students have enough room to play during recess. The football field is available for us to use, and we will coordinate its usage for recess with the playground staff. Safety is our #1 priority, as always, and the area of construction will be safely blocked from student access.
Once the fields are complete, our students will again have access to the fields during recess. Reach out to Sarah Decker with any questions or concerns you have. Thank you for your continued support and partnership with FES!
Congratulations to the following classes for having whole class perfect attendance: Teacher Shandra, Teacher Deisy, Mrs. Kerr and Mr. Isely’s 4th grade and earning a potato chip party with Mr. Potato Head!
When you pick up your child at the end of the day, we encourage you to use the yellow zone. You may park and pick up your child if you prefer.
All adults other than staff must enter the building through the front entrance. This is for student safety.
Thank you to the families who participated in our Title One Parent Engagement meeting last night. The Title One Policy and Compact for the year will be posted on our webpage .Please reach out with input and feedback on these documents before Oct. 2. Families will receive a copy of the Compact at parent teacher conferences.
Upcoming next week:
Wednesday. Sept. 23: Early release, students dismissed at 2:15
Friday, Sept. 25: Puddle Jumper Assembly: ECEAP-1st grade: 2:20-2:40, 2nd-4th grade: 2:45-3:05
Have a great weekend!
Sarah Decker, principal of FES