The latest edition of the Tomahawk Times is now available online under the student tab. We thank our sponsor, Mrs. K. Prichard and the following students for their hard work in creating this very informative and fun filled edition- Ashlyn Johnson, Ryan Prichard, Sadie Storm, Lillian Cousins, Emma Springer, Kenan Sloan, and Gabby Phillips.

FES Families, Check out this new resource! It is full of ideas and online books that will be helpful as we work together to grow our youngest readers.

Where's The BusTM App to help you track the location of your child’s bus, including when it will arrive at his/her stop.

The parent app is free and available for use with any internet connected device. (smartphone, tablet, personal computer).

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.