Good evening, Coyotes!

It’s been another great week at school, and we’ve had lots of fun learning and celebrating student growth! We had the most positive office referrals this week, with exceeding 29 referrals from teachers! Way to go, students!

I also want to highlight our new Student Yearbook Committee and the hard work they’re putting into creating this year’s yearbook. This is our first year having students involved in the process, and it has been a wonderful opportunity for them to take on leadership and be part of capturing our school memories. It’s definitely something we look forward to continuing in the future.

Our Forest Creek Talent Show was incredible!  From singing and dancing to some really creative performances, our Coyotes showed just how much talent we have in our school community. It was a fun evening filled with courage, creativity, and lots of cheering from our Coyote families.

I had a great time serving as the MC for the evening and cheering everyone on from the stage. I will say… after attempting three cartwheels, it’s clear I need to spend a little time practicing before next year’s show. I promise I’ll work on them so they’re even better in 2027!

A huge thank you to our incredible PTA for their endless time and effort planning this fun event and for their continued support of our school.

Thank you also to our staff, families, and community members who came out to support the show. Most importantly, thank you to our brave students and staff performers who shared their talents with all of us. It was truly a fun night for the entire Coyote community!

Have a good night, and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Best,

Briana Flores

DID YOU KNOW?

Tomorrow, Forest Creek will welcome a special visitor to campus! Dr. Mario Acosta, a Marzano Associate, will be working with our content teachers to provide targeted professional learning.

This professional development supports our ongoing work as a Marzano High Reliability School, helping our teachers continue strengthening instruction and ensuring every student receives high-quality learning experiences in the classroom.

We are grateful for opportunities like this that allow our teachers to learn, grow, and bring new strategies back to our students every day.

03/05: Talent Show

03/07: Heart of Texas 5k

03/10: 3rd Grade Performance

03/10: Walk/Roll to School

03/16-03/20: Spring Break

03/23: Favor Delivery Fundraiser Begins (PTA)

03/24: PTA General Membership Meeting (Virtual)

03/31: Kinder Early Learning Day 

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

Fire Lanes: We have observed vehicles parked in the red fire lanes during arrival and dismissal, including in front of the school and along the Harvey Penick side near the portables. Fire lanes must remain clear at all times. Please do not park or wait in your vehicle in these areas. Doing so violates fire safety regulations and creates a safety risk.

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 near the yellow lines 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.

Hello Third Grade Coyotes and Families!

We are so excited to celebrate the diversity within our school with a special concert performed by our talented third-grade students! This will be their featured performance for the year, and we hope all parents and families will join us in supporting our students’ hard work as we sing songs from around the world.  

Concert Details:

 Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Time: Begins promptly at 6:00 PM

Student Arrival: Please have students arrive by 5:30 PM and report to the gym to line up and warm-up before going onstage

Location: Forest Creek Cafeteria

Attire: Any solid colored shirt/top with blue jeans or long, dark pants

We can’t wait to share this joyful performance with you and celebrate the cultures of our community! 

With appreciation,

Mr. Manning & Mr. Sanchez

Forest Creek Elementary Fine Arts Team

Our cafeteria lost and found is full. Please stop by to see if any items belong to your student. Unclaimed items will be donated after school on Friday, March 13.

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!

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!

Spring brings a full calendar and added responsibilities for our FCE staff. This time of year can be especially demanding, and we’d love to take a small moment to remind them how appreciated they truly are.

On Monday, March 9, we will host a Build-Your-Own Snack & Trail Mix Bar for our staff as a simple gesture of gratitude and encouragement.

If you’re able to contribute, please sign up to donate an item. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B44ADA823A0FE3-62565957-staff#/

Please upload any photos you have by tomorrow, March 6th, to ensure we can process them in time for our yearbook!

Share your pictures at https://photos.jostens.com/7yurt7 or email them to yearbook@fcepta.net.

Forest Creek Elementary Spring Carnival – April 10! 🌈

Join us on Friday, April 10th from 4:30–7:30 PM for the FCE PTA Spring Carnival! Enjoy family favorites like pony rides, a rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, bounce houses, video game truck, and more.

Don’t miss the raffle featuring exciting themed baskets, including Star Wars, Nerf, Minecraft, and Backyard BBQ!

Pre-sale wristbands are $20 ($25 day of), so be sure to purchase early and save. We hope to see you there for an evening of fun and community!

Our Spring Carnival Silent Auction is coming up, and we need your help! We’re collecting NEW items to build amazing auction baskets — gift certificates, products, experiences, unused gift cards, and more.

Every donation supports our students and school community!

📧 Email Silentauction@FCEPTA.net to donate
🗓️ Bidding opens March 27th

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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