Forbush Elementary

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

This is the link to the electronic application for free and reduced priced meals for the USDA’s National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs. It is an interactive website that will guide you through the application process. If you need help with accessing the internet or you need a laptop computer to complete an application, please call the front office (336-551-1130). We are here to help.
https://www.lunchapplication.com/

Do You Need Technology Support or Book Checkout Information?

If you have technology issues you can email [email protected] or call 336-551-1168. If you need help looking up or ordering a library book, you can click on this link to access the Media Coordinator's homepage for additional information.

Rent the FES Spirit Rock

The FES spirit rock is available for individuals or groups to rent and decorate on a weekly basis. The rock may be reserved from Saturday at 9:00 am to the following Saturday at 8:59 am. The cost is $25.00 per week. Please contact the school office (336-551-1130) with any questions, You can download an application under the Support FES tab.

Lowes Foods Supports Yadkin County Schools

Lowes Foods of Yadkinville is offering the Cart to Class program. With Cart to Class, Lowes Foods will give Forbush Elementary quarterly checks based on the amount of Lowes Foods Private Label items you purchase. To participate, you can register your Fresh Rewards card at the store or send your last name and fresh rewards number to the office and we will register you for FES.

Seasoned Educator Joins our 3rd Grade Team

Sonia Prichard is our newest third grade teacher. She is a graduate of Lees-McRae College with a degree in elementary education. She began her career in education as a school bus driver and teacher assistant for Ashe County Schools, when her 5 children were in elementary school. She transitioned her passion for children and teaching from supporting students and teachers to becoming a teacher. Sonia has 17 years of classroom teaching experience in western North Carolina. She recently moved to the area with her husband, who is pastor at Pine Grove United Methodist Church in Kernersville. She enjoys going to the beach, reading, walking, running, and spending time with her 13 grandchildren. Sonia is thrilled with the opportunity to be a part of the Forbush Elementary family and can't wait to get started!

2nd Grade Teacher Dana Collins Ready for a New Year

Dana Collins is excited to begin her 5th year of teaching as a new 2nd grade teacher at Forbush Elementary School. Dana has degrees in musical theatre and literature and had originally planned on teaching in upper grades, but she ultimately found her passion in working with elementary age students. She recently moved from New Jersey to East Bend with her husband and their dog where they are enjoying some quiet, country living! When she isn't in her classroom, Dana enjoys performing in community theatre productions, recording music with her family, traveling and adventuring, reading, and crafting. She's looking forward to getting started in a few weeks!

Former Volunteer Now an Intervention Teacher

Cindy Neff is joining us this year as an Interventionist, where she will support teachers during our math intervention/enrichment periods. She is excited to become an official member of the Forbush Elementary family after volunteering at the school for 8 years. She was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at Elon College where she earned a B.S. in Mathematics. She also holds a M.A. in Mathematics from Wake Forest University and has over 25 years of experience tutoring math at all levels. After 5 years of teaching math at West Forsyth High School, Cindy became a stay-at-home mom for Caleb and Heidi who are both FES graduates. She has been married to Doug for over 20 years and enjoys hiking, biking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Introducing First Grade Teacher, Hannah Johnson

We are excited to add Hannah Johnson to the Forbush family this year as a first grade teacher! She is joining us from her hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Hannah has experience in several Richmond area school districts. She received her B.A. in History, B.I.S. in Elementary Education and Master's of Teaching from Virginia Commonwealth University. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, baking, watching the latest Disney movie, spending time with her friends and family, and exploring North Carolina. She is thrilled to be a part of the Forbush community and is counting the days until the start of the school year.

A Family’s Guide to Supporting Kindergarten Readiness

Let’s Get Ready! is a resource for families and caregivers to use as they initiate the process of transitioning their child to kindergarten. Let’s Get Ready! provides family-friendly guidance on age-appropriate developmental skills, support tips, and at-home activities where adult/child interactions are the central focus.

Important Back to School Information

FES families,
-Open House will be Thursday, August 8th from 5pm-7pm for grades pre-k to 6th grade. We appreciate Enon Baptist Church for their support of our school and for providing Kona Ice snow cones during our open house.
-To ensure a smooth beginning to this school year Kindergarten students will have a staggered entry. Half of the students will report on Tuesday, half will report on Wednesday and then all kindergarten students will report on Thursday. Parents can find out more information during open house as to what day your kindergarten student will start.
-Please be patient the first week of school with the car rider line. Students and staff are learning which cars students ride home in and doing that in a safe manner. Things get better each day with the amount of time it takes us to do this safely.
We look forward to an awesome FES 2019-2020 school year!

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