Good evening, FCE!

It's been another wonderful week at school! Our CommUNITY Night was truly something special. Seeing our gym, cafeteria, and hallways filled with families, laughter, performances, and cultural showcases reminded me of how special and unique our community is.

Thank you to our amazing teachers and staff who worked behind the scenes to organize, set up, coordinate performances, and ensure the evening ran smoothly. Your time, creativity, and commitment to our students do not go unnoticed.

A special thank you to our PTA for your continued partnership and support. From helping coordinate to bringing engaging performances to our campus, you helped make the evening meaningful and memorable for our families.

We are also incredibly grateful to our teachers, staff, and community members who hosted booths to share their culture, background, experiences, and disabilities to help build awareness and understanding. Your willingness to educate and connect with our students strengthens our Coyote Family and helps us live out what belonging truly means.

Today, our classrooms were filled with joy during our Valentine’s celebrations. Thank you to our teachers for creating fun and inclusive celebrations for students and to our families who volunteered, donated items, and supported the festivities.

Moments like these remind us that Forest Creek is more than a school. It is a community where we honor one another, own our actions, work toward our best, and listen and learn from each other.

Thank you for being part of the Coyote Family.

Best,

Briana Flores

DID YOU KNOW?

We are incredibly proud of the progress our students and staff have made in our accountability ratings. Our goal is to return to being an A-rated campus, and we are just two points away from reaching that milestone. Together, we will continue pushing forward to ensure every student learns, grows, and thrives.

2022-2023

Student population 677                                                                                                                                                  Overall rating: 91 (A)                                                                                                                                                      Student Achievement: 91 (A)                                                                                                                                        School Progress: 83 (B)                                                                                                                                                Closing the Gaps: 92

2023-2024

Student population 669                                                                                                                                          Overall Score: 82 (B)                                                                                                                                                Student Achievement: 86 (B)                                                                                                                                        School Progress: 81 (B)                                                                                                                                              Closing the Gaps: 72 (C)

2024-2025 (first year/w new admin)

Student population 686                                                                                                                                        Overall Score: 88 (B)                                                                                                                                                Student Achievement: 86 (B)                                                                                                                                  School Progress: 86 (B)                                                                                                                                        Closing the Gaps: 91 (A)

                                                                         What does all this mean?

Student Achievement 
This measures how well students are performing overall and whether they are meeting grade-level expectations on state assessments.

School Progress – Academic Growth 
This looks at the growth students make over time. It measures how much progress students show from one year to the next, regardless of where they started.

Closing the Gaps 
This reflects how well we are supporting all students. It measures how different student groups are performing and whether achievement gaps are shrinking. This domain highlights our commitment to equity and ensuring every child continues to grow.

02/16 & 02/17 - NO SCHOOL

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

02/25: Spring Pictures

03/2: RRISD Council of PTA’s Reflections Awards

03/03: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal

03/05: Talent Show

03/07: Heart of Texas 5k

03/10: 3rd Grade Performance

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.

Check out this month's Art Newsletter from Mrs. Korn!

https://app.smore.com/n/mv7kf

Hello Third Grade Coyotes and Families!

We are excited to announce our upcoming Third Grade International Concert!  Our students have been working hard and can’t wait to share a special evening of music and celebration with you.

Please see the attached flyer below and mark your calendars to save the date!

More details about dress code and arrival times will be shared next week.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our amazing Third Grade Coyotes!

Warmly,
The Fine Arts Team

Mr. Manning & Mr. Sanchez

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!

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!

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.

We’re excited to share that the Talent Show sign-up deadline has been extended to Monday, 2/16!

Please be sure to review the Talent Show Rules and submit the Entry Form here -->  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDOyQilMt-pSzjXv9QxxNf4ZCV_vlsIZ4x7saRi2N4xJE36Q/viewform 

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

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

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!

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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