Good evening, Coyotes!

We have officially completed week one of STAAR, and I could not be prouder of our students. They took their time, used their strategies, and truly gave their best effort. They rocked it! Thank you to our students, teachers, admin, and staff for all of the hard work that went into a successful week. We still have science and math ahead, and I know our students will continue to do an amazing job.

We are also so excited for our Carnival tomorrow. Rain or shine, it is on, and we cannot wait to spend time together as a community and have a great evening.

Our lost and found is currently overflowing. All items will be placed at the front of the school tomorrow, so please take a moment to stop by and check for anything your child may have left behind. We will continue to have items out every Friday until most of them have been claimed.

Lastly, I want to share a quick safety reminder. While on crosswalk duty in the mornings, I have observed cars driving in the wrong direction and students being dropped off near the portables facing Harvey Penick. Please help us keep all of our students safe by following traffic flow and designated drop-off procedures.

Also, thank you to everyone who participated in our secret dress-up day in green and pink to celebrate and show appreciation for our assistant principals. It was such a fun way to recognize all they do for our campus each day.

Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate you and are proud to be part of such an amazing community.

Best,

Briana Flores

DID YOU KNOW?

At Forest Creek, we are committed to creating the best possible learning environment for every student. As we begin planning for next school year, we value your input.

While we cannot guarantee specific teacher requests, we will thoughtfully consider the information you provide as we work to build balanced classrooms that support all learners.

Thank you for partnering with us in this process!

Click the Google Form to complete the survey. It will close on April 30th. 

RRISD Open Enrollment: Spread the word

All month - Favor Fundraiser

04/10: Spring Carnival (430 -730pm)

04/15: 5th-grade Science STAAR Test

04/21: 3rd and 4th grade Math STAAR

04/22: 5th-grade Math STAAR

04/28: PTA General Membership Meeting - Elections (6-7pm)

05/04-08: Teacher Appreciation Week

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

***Please do not drop off students on Forest Creek Drive or on Harvey Penick. These are not designated drop-off zones, and we want to ensure student safety at all times. 

***We have noticed an increase in speeding through our car rider lines. Please drive slowly and remain cautious at all times. We understand mornings can feel rushed, but safety must always come first for our students, staff, and families.

🔴 Fire Lanes

Keep clear at ALL times
No parking or waiting in red zones
(front of school + Harvey Penick near portables)

🐢 School Zone Safety

Slow down
Follow posted speed limits

🚙 Car Rider Line

Stay left near yellow lines (Harvey Penick from Links Ln.)
Pull all the way forward
Keep traffic moving

🚸 Crosswalk Safety

Do not block crosswalks
Follow staff directions
Students wait for an adult to cross

🚌 Bus Safety

STOP when lights are flashing
Never pass a stopped bus

📍 Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Use front or back loops only
No side roads, marquee, or portable areas

⏰ Arrival Time

School starts at 7:35 AM
Be on time and ready to learn

⏳ Early Pick-Up

Before 2:20 PM only
After that, dismissal procedures begin

🚫 Dismissal Expectations

Stay in your car
No phone use
No skipping the line
Students buckle independently

🪪 Visitor Procedures

Check in with ID
Wear your badge
Do not hold doors open

Thank you for helping keep Forest Creek safe, efficient, and welcoming

Dear Coyote Families,

STAAR testing is approaching, and we want to ensure you have all the important information to support your child.

Testing Dates

April 15: 5th Grade – Science

April 21: 3rd & 4th Grade – Math

April 22: 5th Grade – Math

To support our students, the school will provide each child with:

Pretzels

Goldfish

Peppermints

A bottle of water

 How You Can Help Your Child:

Ensure your child arrives on time

Encourage a good night’s sleep

Provide a healthy breakfast

 A Note About STAAR

STAAR is one way we measure student learning and progress throughout the year. It provides us with helpful information about how students are performing on grade-level expectations and where we can continue to support their growth. STAAR is only one data point and does not determine whether a student is promoted to the next grade level.

We want to reassure families that this test does not define a child’s abilities, potential, or future success. Every student has unique strengths, talents, and ways of learning that cannot be captured in a single assessment. Success in life is built over time through perseverance, creativity, relationships, and a love of learning, not one test score.

Our goal is always to support the whole child. Classroom performance, daily effort, growth throughout the year, and teacher feedback all play an important role in understanding each student’s progress. 

We encourage you to help your child:

Stay calm and confident

Focus on doing their personal best

 Lunch Visitors on Testing Days

Please note:

If a grade level is still testing during lunch, students will eat in their classrooms

We ask that families not come to campus for lunch on STAAR testing days

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students feel confident and prepared. We are proud of all their hard work this year!

Best, 

Charlene Dabney

Assistant Principal (1st, 3rd, 5th) 

It's hard to believe our 5th-graders are almost in middle school. Please click the link below to read an update from Ridgeview Middle School about the 2026-2027 Course Verifications.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CdA95jniZJe3I0lFiuFQHR1VARHw4nWcvIcvk_SVuCs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.cbbymhhi0lll

Friday, May 1st

Get ready for the best day of the year! 

 Field Day Event Schedule

8:10 AM – 10:30 AM: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and FAC/FCC

11:40 AM – 2:00 PM: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade

Come volunteer at the best DAY OF THE YEAR! We need volunteers to help us make Field Day successful. You can volunteer for one session or stay all day and help with both!

Field Day & Volunteer Schedule

Morning Session (8:10 AM – 10:30 AM): Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and FAC/FCC.

Afternoon Session (11:40 AM – 2:00 PM): 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade.

 Volunteer Sign-Ups: Keep an eye out for two Sign-Up Geniuses coming soon to choose your shift!

 FIELD DAY SHIRTS ON SALE NOW! 

Support Forest Creek Elementary Field Day activities by purchasing your grade-level shirt for only $10.

Available Sizes: Youth and Adult 

Price: $10 Youth Small - Adult XL (add $2 to any size over XL) (2Xl - $2, 3Xl-$3, 4Xl-$4)

Grade Level Colors: Each grade level will have their own color. If you have multiple children please order multiple shirts with their grade level color. Parents can order also.

Volunteers and Staff are to order Pink! 

 Kinder: Red

 1st Grade: Purple

 2nd Grade: Yellow

 3rd Grade: Orange

 4th Grade: Blue

 5th Grade: Green

 Staff & Volunteers: Pink

 How to Order

Click the link below to purchase online:
 Order Your Field Day Shirt Here

https://roundrockisdtx.schoolwindow.com/captcha.html?requested_page=%2Festore%2Ffce%2Ffces-pe.html

1. Add to Cart First: Add the "Field Day Shirt" item to your cart.

2. Customize: Once in your cart, you will be prompted to select your Size and Grade Level.

3. Color Selection: The shirt color is automatically determined by the grade level you choose!

 Price: $10 per shirt (Youth & Adult sizes available)

 Important Deadlines

Last Day to Order: Friday, April 17th

Note: We will NOT have extra shirts available for purchase after the order window closes. Don’t miss out!

 Go Coyotes!

Questions? Contact: amy_nieto@roundrockisd.org

Starting NOW, Favor Delivery will donate 15% of every order between now and May 31st back to our PTA.

How it works:

Open or download the Favor app

Scan the QR code on the flyer (linked below) or go to your Favor profile and select your school under the Delivering More button

Order and Favor will donate 15% to your organization

As a thank you for your participation, you’ll also enjoy a FREE 3-month trial of Favor Gold!

https://favor.app.link/NqXg1qj3o1b

Hello FCE Families,

Thank you for purchasing raffle tickets and wristbands during our online pre-sale. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Spring Carnival!

Presale items will be available for pickup on Thursday, April 9th from 5:30–7:00 PM on the FCE front porch. Please plan to stop by during that time to collect your items ahead of the event.

We’re looking forward to a fun and memorable carnival with all of you!

Thank you again for your support,
FCE PTA

Sarah Clifton
VP of Fundraising 2025-2026
Forest Creek Elementary PTA

Please Note: Emails are checked regularly but, in a volunteer capacity, it may not be possible to provide an immediate response. Our goal is to respond to all emails within 2-3 business days. Thanks for your patience!

Our Spring Carnival is quickly approaching on Friday, April 10th from 4:30–7:30 PM 

Have you purchased your wristbands or raffle tickets yet? You can purchase online or stop by at one one of our pre-sale dates coming up:

Thursday, April 9, 5:30-7pm @ FCE Front Porch

Friday, Mar 27, 2:50-3:30 pm @ Forest Creek Neighborhood Park

Thursday, April 9, 5:30-7:00 pm @ FCE Front Porch

Our Silent Auction is OPEN! Get your bidding in before it ends April 10 at 7 PM. You won’t want to miss this!

➡️ 32auctions.com/FCEspring26

We need volunteers to help make our carnival a success. We have opportunities for adults as well as middle/high school students to help out!

Sign up here → https://signup.com/Group/4384364803/

Join us for our last General Membership meeting of the year! 

RSVP here –>https://forms.gle/3ZPicZZrG2HJFo737 

We’re now accepting nominations for the 2025–2026 FCE PTA Executive Board. Open positions include President, VP Operations, VP Programs, VP Fundraising, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Get involved and help make a difference in our school community—self-nominations are welcome!

https://forms.gle/TC251Gigdn412xZ99

Forest Creek Elementary families, our 1st Day School Supplies store is officially live. This is the easiest way to order the exact supplies teachers requested for next year. No searching multiple stores. No guessing brands. No wondering if you selected the right version. In just a few minutes, you can select our school, choose your child’s grade, and check school supplies off your list early and stress-free.

Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/100992

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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