Hello, Coyote Families!

We've had another great week of learning and a successful picture day yesterday! If you missed picture day or would like your student(s) to redo their picture, we will have a retake day coming soon. We will send more information as time gets closer. We have many fun things planned, so make sure to read below!

Don't forget that tomorrow, October 17th, is Donuts with Dudes on our front lawn from 7:00-7:30.

Remember, Monday, October 21st, is a YOU day, so students do not have school.

Have a wonderful evening, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Best,

Briana Flores

DID YOU KNOW?

Coach Nieto is starting a Coyote Running Club at FCE! Below are the details for our upcoming season:

📅 First Day: Friday, November 7, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:10 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Gravel track (behind the big playground)

• Students will meet outside on the basketball court.

• Backpacks will be left on the court before heading to the track.

• At 7:30 a.m., students will be released to their classrooms.

👟 Who Can Join: 3rd–5th grade students only

📝 Permission Form:
Parents must complete the Google Form to give permission for their child to participate:
➡️ [Link to sign up for Coyote Running Club]

🗓 Deadline to Sign Up:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 — no late entries will be accepted.

If there is inclement weather, I will send an email notifying families of the cancellation.

We are also looking at partnering with the Marathon Kids Program for our running club. More details to come…..

Please feel free to call or text if you have any questions or concerns. I'll have my phone with me.

Can’t wait to see all the runners.
Amy Nieto

 FCE Wellness Coach
📞 512-296-0673

10/17: Donuts with Dudes 10/20: No School - Student & Staff Holiday 10/22: Family Fun Night @ Marco’s Pizza (11am-9pm) 10/24: Yearbook Cover Competition Deadline 10/24: Trunk or Treat (Ridgeview PTA) 10/27 - 10/31: Good Choices Week 10/31: PTA Reflections Program Due (Deadline extended) 11/8: FCE Community Cleanup Day 11/11: Veteran’s Day  Breakfast & Assembly (Details Below) 11/11: Veteran’s Day Performance - 4th grade 11/13: Fine Arts Night & PTA General Meeting

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

• Early Pick-Up Reminder: If you need to pick up your student before the 2:55 p.m. dismissal bell, please plan to check them out no later than 2:20 p.m. After 2:20, we are unable to accommodate early check-outs. The end of the day is a very busy time, as our front office team is actively communicating with teachers and ensuring all dismissal changes are handled promptly and safely.

• Arrival: The front of the school drop-off area is reserved for our buses and special education classes until 7:20. At 7:20, this area opens up to the rest of our school community.

• Dismissal:

  • Please avoid cell phone use while in the pick-up line to help us keep everyone safe and attentive.

  • Teach your student how to buckle up independently so we can keep the line moving smoothly. We’re unable to pause for each student to be buckled in by an adult.

  • Please do not skip lines — this disrupts our number system and slows down the process for everyone.

  • Please remain in your vehicles and wait for your student to walk out to you

Thank you for your patience, teamwork, and commitment to keeping our Coyotes safe during arrival and dismissal. Your cooperation makes a big difference each day!

• Attendance and Tardies
  Instruction begins promptly at 7:35 a.m. Students arriving after 7:35 will need to check in at the office to receive a tardy pass and will be marked as tardy for the day. Once a student accumulates seven tardies, the grade level administrator will contact home.

• Visitor Procedures
  All visitors must present a valid ID when entering the campus to receive a visitor’s pass. This helps us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students. Please do not open the door for the person behind you. We want to ensure they show their ID and enter appropriately. We appreciate the support!

Today’s the final day to sign up for UIL Academics! If your child would like to participate, please complete the form here: https://forms.gle/yXbcoxHY8Q1EjuJm8. Once the form closes, families can still reach out to me directly at valerie_satterwhite@roundrockisd.org to see if there’s still room in specific events.

Thank you for cheering on our Coyotes and helping make this UIL season an exciting one!

Mrs. Korn’s monthly Art newsletter is filled with exciting updates, colorful photos, and a peek into all the creative things happening in the art room!

https://secure.smore.com/n/ct5g3  

Join us October 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. for this updated version of the classic Brothers Grimm tale that unveils the perspective of the villain from her tragic childhood to her quest for revenge. So how did the story really go? Join all seven quirky dwarves, a tongue-tied prince, a sassy mirror, a dancing chicken, and of course Snow White. In a tale about beauty, friendship, and happily-ever-afters with a twist.

This is a great show for families, so gather your kin and join us, Thursday, October 23rd! Tickets are $5 and available at www.roundrockisd.org/page/fine-arts-box-office

Did you know McNeil has a FARM with Steers, Pigs, Goats, Lambs, and Chickens? Click HERE to get more information on YOUR MAVulous FFA / Ag Programs. McNeil High School: Annual Halloween on the Farm! On Wednesday, October 29, at the McNeil High School Ag Farm, join the McNeil FFA and MHS Student Organizations to play games, trick-or-treat, and you can meet OUR Maverick ANIMALS!  Come dressed in your best costume!  Food, hot coco, and a s'mores station will be available. The Annual Halloween on the Farm is FREE.  All ages are welcome!  We can’t wait to see you there!  Park in the BACK Parking Lot and walk to the Farm. For a detailed parking map for "Halloween on the Farm", click HERE. See you at the Farm and GO MAVS!

We invite you to bring your Veteran to Forest Creek on November 11, 2025, for a special celebration in the cafeteria. We’re excited to recognize the incredible men and women who have served our country with a breakfast in the library, a musical performance, a guest speaker, and a presentation honoring our Veterans.
Please complete the RSVP form so we can plan accordingly. 

Breakfast for our guests will be served from 7:20-7:55, and the program will begin at 8:00 am. 

We’d love to honor our Forest Creek family and community by creating a slideshow featuring the Veterans who hold a special place in our hearts. Please complete this form and upload a photo(s) of your Veteran to be included. The slideshow will play throughout the day, during our morning announcements, and will also be shared on the Forest Creek website.

Photos of Veterans do not have to be in military dress if you do not have one. Photos of your student with their Veteran are also welcome! 

**More information about our Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly will be communicated soon!

October will be full of treats, not tricks for our awesome staff. This month PTA is collecting items to show the FCE staff our appreciation! We plan to bring a "trick or treating" cart around to let the staff choose a snack and beverage. Please review the sign-up for details & delivery instructions. 

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!

The FCE PTA and Watch D.O.G.S. invite all dads, granddads, uncles, big brothers, and father figures to join us for Donuts with Dudes on Friday, October 17 from 7:00–7:30 am on the FCE front lawn. Come enjoy fresh donuts, hot coffee, and a fun morning of bonding with your kiddo!

All FCE students are invited to showcase their creativity in this year’s PTA Reflections program! Whether through art, writing, dance, photography, or video, students can explore what belonging means to them.

The deadline for entries has been extended to Friday, October 31, and can be submitted via email to reflections@fcepta.net or dropped in the Reflections bin at the FCE Library.

Program Details
Info Packet
Entry Form

Students may earn awards at the local, district, state, or national level.

For questions, contact the FCE Reflections Chair at reflections@fcepta.net. We can’t wait to see what our Coyotes create!

Skip the cooking and support Forest Creek Elementary! Order from Marco’s Pizza (4750 Gattis School Rd, Hutto) on Wednesday, October 22, and a percentage of sales will be donated to our school. Be sure to use code FCE101 when you order online or in the app.

The class with the most orders earns a PIZZA PARTY! 

Our annual yearbook cover contest is open! Think you’ve got the creativity to design our yearbook cover? Now’s your chance!

Entries are due: October 24th
Turn in at: The Front Office

See images below for rules & details. 

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.

Yearbook

Don't forget to upload any pictures you want to share throughout the year. This is the best way to ensure your child's memories are captured and included!

Families from Gattis, Blackland Prairie, and Forest Creek are invited to join the RMS PTA for Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00–7:00 pm at Ridgeview Middle School. Come in costume and enjoy a free, fun, and safe evening together!

Grab your gloves, gather your family, and join us for a day of outdoor fun. Whether you can rake, trim, plant, or just lend a helping hand, every bit of effort makes a difference!  We’ll have some tools on hand, but feel free to bring your own equipment like rakes, shovels, hand pruners, leaf blowers, and trimers.

Please select one spot per family and let us know how many people you plan to bring along!

https://signup.com/go/uqDBXoH 

If you missed September’s Family & Friends Night, here’s another chance! Join us on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for a fun getaway at Kalahari Resorts—America’s largest indoor water park. Enjoy a special $149 rate (2 queen beds, waterpark passes, and no resort fee), and a portion of each booking benefits Forest Creek Elementary!Book by December 4 — spots go fast!

______________________________________________________________________________________________________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!