Good evening, FCE!

It’s been another great week at school, and we are so proud of our students as they complete their middle-of-the-year screeners and interim assessments. This progress reflects the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of both our students and our incredible staff, and we could not be more proud.

As we celebrate these accomplishments, we are also looking ahead to many exciting events coming up next week and throughout the rest of February and into March.

There is a lot of important information in this week’s newsletter, along with many great events coming up, so be sure to continue scrolling to read more!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help every student grow and succeed.

Best,

Briana Flores

DID YOU KNOW?

Teachers across grade levels regularly meet to collaborate and align instruction so learning builds intentionally from kindergarten through fifth grade. These conversations focus on high-quality instruction and essential vocabulary to ensure students are well prepared for the next grade level and beyond.

02/04 - 02/17th: Tiff’s Treats Cookies for Community

02/09-02/13: Kindness Week

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

02/12 - CommUNITY & Literacy Night: Carnival Presale

02/13 - Valentine’s Day Parties

02/16 & 02/17 - NO SCHOOL

02/18: Talent Show Auditions (sign up by Feb 12th)

02/25: Spring Pictures

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. 

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.

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!

We’re so excited for our upcoming CommUnity Night, and we’d love for your family to be part of the celebration! If you’re interested in hosting a table or sharing a performance, please sign up by Monday, February 9th.

We already have wonderful representation from many groups, including:

Philippines & Filipino Food

Disabilities Awareness

Greece

Dominican Republic

Brazil

Portugal

Korea

Puerto Rico

Mexico

But there’s always room for more! If your family’s traditions, talents, abilities, and experiences aren’t listed yet, we’d love to add them to this special night.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the richness of our community. We can’t wait to see what you share!

Click here to learn more

The RRISD TAGPAC Annual Book Drive has begun! There is a box in the front entryway where you can donate books to help us replenish the RRISD Summer Mobile Library inventory. Thank you for your support!

We’re excited to announce FCE’s First Annual Career Day, and we can’t make it happen without the help of our amazing parents! If you’re interested in participating, please click Yes, I Want to Share My Career! to sign up.

Thank you! We can’t wait to see you on Career Day!

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.

💌 Valentine’s Party Sign-Out Reminder

Families are welcome to sign their child out with their homeroom teacher on the day of the Valentine’s party if they choose. While signing out is not required, we kindly ask that once a student is signed out, they leave campus with their supervising adult.

For safety and supervision purposes, students may not return to class or visit other classrooms after being signed out, and we ask that students remain with their assigned class during the event (no visiting other classrooms or “party hopping” with siblings).
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe, organized, and enjoyable celebration for everyone!

If you or someone you know has a child entering kindergarten, please feel free to share the information below. Last year, over 100 families joined us, and we are excited to welcome the next group of future Coyotes.

Pre-register below! We look forward to seeing you at our event!

Dear Round Rock ISD Families,

Round Rock ISD is sharing information about the district and your child’s campus with you as part of its obligations under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, also known as ESSA.

Federal Report Cards for the state, the district and each of our campuses are now available on our Performance Indicator webpage, as well as on the Texas Education Agency’s Federal Report Cards webpage.

The report cards include information about academic growth, English language proficiency, graduation rates and more

If you have difficulty accessing the information from the website, hard copies of the reports are available at the district or campus office.  If you have questions about the information, please contact your school’s front office.

Estimadas familias de Round Rock ISD:

Round Rock ISD está compartiendo información sobre el distrito y el plantel de su hijo con usted como parte de las obligaciones que tiene bajo la Ley federal Every Student Succeeds Act de 2015 (ESSA, por sus siglas en inglés).

Los Reportes de Informe Federal para el estado, el distrito y cada uno de los planteles del distrito ya están disponibles en el sitio web del distrito—Performance Indicator Page—o también están disponibles en el sitio web de la Agencia de Educación de Texas.

Los reportes de informe incluyen información sobre Crecimiento académico, Dominio del idioma inglés, tasa de graduación y más. 

Si tiene dificultades accediendo a la información desde el sitio web, las copias impresas de los informes están disponibles en el distrito o en la oficina del campus.  Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la información, *******.

This year, PTA is hosting a 5-week after-school enrichment club focused on creating specific yearbook pages. This is a great leadership opportunity for fifth-grade students and is limited to 20 students!

 Application Deadline: Today, Thursday, February 5th

👉Please complete the application using the link provided.

Each year, we include a fun “Guess Who This Baby Is?” feature in the Yearbook for our 5th graders.

If you would like your student included, please submit a baby photo using the form linked here by Friday, Feb 13th.

If you experience any issues with the form, you may email the photo to yearbook@fcepta.net along with your student’s full name & a statement indicating you give permission for the photo to be published in the yearbook

Forest Creek Elementary PTA is partnering with Tiff’s Treats for a Cookies for Community fundraiser. From February 4–17, 2026, 20% of every purchase made at cookiedelivery.com or through the Tiff’s Treats app using code FCETREATS will be donated back to our PTA.

It’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself (or surprise someone else!) while supporting our students and school. Orders can be delivered or picked up — every cookie counts!

Get ready for an evening of creativity, confidence, and school spirit! The Forest Creek Elementary Talent Show will take place on Wednesday, March 5th at 5:30 PM in the school cafeteria.

Students are invited to showcase their talents — from singing, dancing, and playing instruments to comedy, magic, poetry, skits, and more. Creativity is encouraged!

All participating students and parents must review the Talent Show Rules and complete the Talent Show Entry Form prior to auditions. Click on this link to sign up or scan the QR code on the flyer for full details. Deadline to sign up is Feb 12th.

We can’t wait to cheer on our talented Coyotes! 💜🐺

We plan to welcome parents and loved ones to celebrate our yearly Valentine's Day parties, but we need your help to make sure it's a success!

Click here to Volunteer! 

If you have any questions, please email the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@fcepta.net.

Thank you so much for signing up!  Make sure you have completed the RRISD volunteer application, too! 

Our school is participating in the Heart of Round Rock Run on Saturday, March 7th at Old Settlers Park. There is a 5k and 1 mile option to run or walk. Registration opens January 30th. Families can sign up to run, walk, or help out, and it is a fun way to spend time together!

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

Only available through Thursday, February 12. After this date, it will not be available. 

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!

We need your Spring event pictures! Please upload by March 1st to ensure we can process them in time for our mid-March publishing date. 

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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