Good evening, FCE!

We’ve had a fast and furious week at school, but it's been another great one! 

First, a huge thank you to our students for their hard work, focus, and perseverance. We are so proud of them for continuously meeting their i-Ready goals. Their effort truly shows, and we can’t wait to celebrate their success together. STAAR interim testing ran very smoothly, and we are grateful for the collective effort of our teachers, staff, administrators, and support team who worked together to make it a success.

To recognize their hard work, we will be hosting a school-wide popcorn party on Tuesday! 🍿 This will be a fun way to celebrate our students and the growth they’ve shown.

I also want to share a quick update: our broadcast system is currently down. We know how much our students love our daily announcements, especially since they lead all the technology, scripting, and anchor work. Please know that we are working diligently to get everything back up and running so we can continue this special, student-led tradition.

As we endure some extremely cold weather in our area, we want to remind everyone to please stay warm and take care. If your family is in need of any essential resources or has concerns related to the cold weather, please do not hesitate to reach out to our front office. We would love to assist and want to ensure our entire Forest Creek community stays warm and safe.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. It’s been a great week to be a Coyote, and we’re excited for what’s ahead!

Thank you for another great week and for being such a supportive and engaged community! 

Best,

Briana Flores

01/22 - Tonight: 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)

02/12 - CommUNITY Night 

02/16 & 02/17 - NO SCHOOL

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 coming from Links Ln., 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.

Good afternoon, Round Rock ISD Community,

Ahead of the incoming inclement weather, all Round Rock ISD events this weekend are canceled, including athletics, UIL competitions and fine arts performances for Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25. All after-school district events will continue on Friday, Jan. 23.

We’re closely monitoring the situation and will share any additional weather-related communications via email, social media, and on our website regarding changes to our schedule for Monday, Jan. 26. 

Our priority is to keep all students, families and staff safe during any inclement weather. We are in constant contact with the National Weather Service, local, county and state agencies and municipalities to make the best choices for our district.

“KICK THE CAN” CHALLENGE

Eliminate sugary drinks from your diet!

The Wellness team challenges you and your family to kick the sugary drink habit for 1 week!

Starting Jan. 26 - Jan. 30, replace your sugary drinks with water or low-fat milk!

If you, your child, or your whole family would like to participate, please fill in the can with your family name or your individual name on the can.

Bring the decorated cut out can to your wellness coaches, and we will display them on the wall. The wellness coaches will also have extra blank cans in the gym if you would like to pick one up to decorate and turn in to participate. Click here if you'd like to print the document.

Join us on February 12, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 for CommUNITY night. 

This is a celebration of our Forest Creek families and the many traditions, talents, abilities, and experiences that make our school community strong. Families from all backgrounds and abilities are invited to join us to share their stories, celebrate what makes them unique, and build meaningful connections with others in our school community.  

If you are interested in having a table or performing at our CommUnity Night, please sign up here!

The final Date to secure a table or solidify a performance slot: Monday, February 9, 2026. 

Click here to learn more

We can’t wait to see you at our Valentine’s Day celebration! Please RSVP here so we can have your visitor badge printed and ready for you when you arrive.

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.

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

Forest Creek Elementary has been named a Golden Apple School for the 2025–26 school year! This honor recognizes that 100% of our faculty are PTA members, reflecting our strong commitment to partnership, support, and student success. Thank you to our incredible staff for making this achievement possible! 🍎✨

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!

Celebrate your student with a 1/8 page yearbook recognition for only $20! 🎉

Only available through February 12.

⏰ Hurry—spots are limited and we’ll sell out!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s memories 💙

👉 Grab yours before it’s gone!

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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