Happy New Year, Forest Creek Families!

I hope your winter break was restful, joyful, and filled with special moments with loved ones. I was so excited to welcome our students and staff back to campus. Our hallways are full again, and so are the smiles. It truly fills my bucket to see our students and staff back on campus.

As we begin the second semester, we are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year. We have many fun and meaningful learning experiences planned for our students, and we are excited about the growth, celebrations, and opportunities that lie ahead.

I am also happy to share some exciting campus updates! Over the break, our campus received new classroom furniture for all K–5 classrooms, all Special Education classrooms, and TAG classrooms. Students now have new desks and chairs, and teachers received a new desk and chair, a small-group table, and a large whiteboard easel. As a campus that is 29 years old, these updates are especially meaningful as we look ahead to celebrating Forest Creek’s 30th year this fall.

Additionally, our new black perimeter fence around the campus is almost complete. We anticipate it will be approximately 3–4 more weeks before the gates are fully locked and secured. This project is an important step in continuing to enhance campus safety.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to an amazing second semester together!

Best,

Briana Flores

DID YOU KNOW?

Below are highlights from our library's quarterly snapshot!

01/13 - 5th grade Science Interim 

01/15 - Science fair and STEAM Night

1/20 - 5th grade RLA Interim

1/21 - 3rd & 4th grade RLA Interim

01/22 - Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser 

01/27 - 5th grade Math Interim

1/28 - 3rd & 4th grade Math Interim

01/30 - Staff appreciation lunch

02/10 - 5th grade Parent Information Night: 6-7 pm (more details coming soon)

Join us for Spirit Days:

Mondays - Forest Creek spirit attire                                                                                                    Wednesdays - Forest Creek, grade level, Ridgeview, or Cedar Ridge attire                                        Fridays - College, career, or military attire

School Zone Safety
Please slow down and follow posted speed limits during arrival and dismissal. We have seen an increase in speeding, and your caution helps keep everyone safe.

Car Rider Line

During afternoon dismissal, if you are waiting in the car rider line on Harvey Penick, please remember to stay as far left as possible on the road. This helps ensure that other vehicles are able to safely pass on the right side and keeps traffic flowing smoothly for our community.

Pull all the way forward in both the front and back loops to help us unload and load cars efficiently.

Crosswalks & Walking Students
Do not block crosswalks, and always follow staff and crossing guard directions. Students who walk or bike must wait for an adult before crossing.

Bus Safety
Never pass a school bus when the lights are flashing or the stop sign is extended.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Locations
Students may only be dropped off or picked up in the designated front or back loops. Please do not use side roads, the marquee area, or near portables.

Arrival Time
Instruction begins at 7:35 a.m. Please help your child arrive on time so they do not miss learning.

Early Pick-Up
All early checkouts must occur before 2:20 p.m. After this time, we are unable to accommodate early pick-ups due to dismissal procedures.

Dismissal Expectations
Please avoid cell phone use in the pick-up line, remain in your vehicle, do not skip lines, and help students buckle independently to keep traffic moving.

Visitor Procedures
All visitors must check in with a valid ID and wear a visitor badge. Please do not hold doors open for others.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep Forest Creek safe, efficient, and welcoming for all.

Science Fair Registration will close on Friday, January 9th, @ 11:59 p.m.

Please have children register their projects if they want to participate in the fair.

The Forest Creek Science Fair is open to all students in grades K-5. Click here to read more! 

We are excited to offer an upcoming Garden Club for students in grades 3–5! This club will focus on learning about plants, research, and helping care for our courtyard garden. Complete the Google Form for students who are interested in signing up. Space is limited, so please be sure to complete the form if your student would like to participate.

Come see and support Theatre at the Ridge's production of Disney's NEWSIES! A musical based on the Disney film. It will be a great time for the whole family!
Tickets on sale now! Purchase your tickets at https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/fine-arts-box-office

Fall 2026-27 new student enrollment AND returning student annual forms open on January 8.

Pre-K, in-district transfers, and out-of-district enrollment applications open April 1.

GoGuardian / Beacon After Hours and Non-Instructional Day Notifications

To support student safety, digital citizenship, and social-emotional well-being, Round Rock ISD partnered with GoGuardian this fall to implement the Beacon digital monitoring system. Beacon helps district and campus staff monitor student online activity during the school day to identify potential safety concerns and provide timely support when needed.

School-day monitoring hours in Beacon are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on instructional days. On non-instructional days, district staff will not actively monitor Beacon notifications. 

Outside of school hours, and during weekends, holidays and school breaks, parents and guardians may continue monitoring their student’s online activity by using the GoGuardian Parent Mobile App.

The Beacon system allows district staff and parents to view:

Student online browsing activity, and

Activity within the student’s district Google account.

When enabled, Beacon generates notifications for online activity that may indicate that a student could benefit from additional support.

Parent Monitoring Encouraged

Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the GoGuardian Parent App to continue monitoring their students’ online activity during Winter Break and throughout the year outside of school hours or on non-instructional days.

Thank you for partnering with us to support student safety and well-being, both online and offline.

Optional to include: Learn more about GoGuardian.

Mathworks is now accepting applications for Summer 2026!  The Half-Day Junior Summer Math Camp is open enrollment, which means that all applicants will be accepted while space is available.  The Honors and Junior-Residential program have a limited number of spaces available, and students are accepted on a rolling basis. We highly encouraged you to apply as soon as possible.  Scholarships are available for all programs.  If you have any questions about applying to camp, feel free to reach out to us!

Apply Now:  Click here to apply

January’s cold weather makes it the perfect time for a warm meal! For January Staff Appreciation, we’re hosting a Soup Bar on Friday, January 30th, and we’d love your help. Donations of soups, stews, chili, and toppings can be dropped off by 10:00 AM in the teachers’ lounge. Please bring soups in a crockpot or warming device and label both the dish and the crockpot. Thank you for helping us show our staff some love—we truly appreciate your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B44ADA823A0FE3-61482670-soup#/

Support Forest Creek Elementary PTA with an easy (and tasty!) fundraiser! On Thursday, January 22, 2026, order Panda Express online for pickup or delivery and 28% of your purchase will be donated to our PTA. Orders can be placed at pandaexpress.com or through the Panda Express app. Be sure to enter Fundraiser Code 9011296 at checkout. Thank you for supporting our school and students!

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Capture all the fun and memories of the school year with the 2026 Forest Creek Elementary yearbook! Order yours today at jostens.com/buyyearbk, scan the QR code, or call 1-877-767-5217. Yearbooks are $30 through 2/20, so be sure to grab one and guarantee your student’s year is remembered!

Help us make the yearbook special! Parents and staff are invited to upload photos from school events like Back to School, Bike & Thrive, Grandparents Lunch, Walk/Bike to School, the Coyote Fun Run, and more. Share your pictures at https://photos.jostens.com/7yurt7 or email them to yearbook@fcepta.net. 

Calling all dads & father figures! Join our Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program to make a difference at Forest Creek. Spend a day (or even just a few hours) helping around campus and being a positive role model for our students. Scan the QR code in this newsletter to get started!

We are incredibly grateful to the generous local businesses who sponsor us. Their support strengthens our school community and allows us to create meaningful, fun experiences for our students and families. Please join us in thanking and supporting these wonderful sponsors—we truly couldn’t do it without them! 💚

Student Absence Reporting - Parents, if your child will be absent, please use this Absence Reporting Form to notify the school. This will help us keep accurate attendance records and ensure that all absences are documented. Thank you for your cooperation!

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