Hello, Coyote Families!

Today was truly a time of thanksgiving at Forest Creek. Our campus was filled with joy as we welcomed 610 visitors for our Thanksgiving lunch. It was wonderful to see so many families gathered together, sharing a meal and creating memories with their students.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to our PTA and all of our incredible volunteers who helped make this event run smoothly. Your support and teamwork made today special for our entire community, and we are so grateful.

We are also looking forward to our 5th Grade Colonial Market event tomorrow. Our students and teachers have been working incredibly hard to prepare for this hands-on, immersive learning experience, and we look forward to seeing their creativity and collaboration come to life.

As we head into the break, I wish each of you a wonderful, restful, and safe holiday. From our Forest Creek family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Best,

Briana Flores

DID YOU KNOW?

Admin will be speaking to students during lunch about a cafeteria reset. Our goal is to create a calm, enjoyable environment where students can focus on eating first and then participate in quiet activities once they’ve finished their meal and thrown away their trash.

To support this effort, we are hoping to offer students a variety of quiet choices such as coloring, reading, and simple table games. If you are able, we would greatly appreciate used or new donations of any of the following items:

Coloring books, crayons or markers, children’s books (gently used or new), quiet board games, card games, puzzles, activity pads, and brain teaser books

Your support helps us promote a positive, calm lunchtime experience for all students. If you’d like to donate, items can be dropped off at the front office any time.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for supporting our Coyote community. We are grateful for you!

12/8: PTA General Membership Meeting (virtual)

12/9: 2nd grade performance 6:00-7:00. Students arrive at 5:30

12/11: Watch DOGS Jingle Jam

12/18: Class Holiday Parties

11/24-28: Thanksgiving Break

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

Arrival and Dismissal Safety Reminders

At Forest Creek, the safety of our students, families, and staff is our number one priority. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our Coyotes safe during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. Please take a moment to review the following safety reminders:

Morning car rider lines: Please pull up all the way up so we can fit more vehicles in both the front and back to drop off students.

School Zone Speeds:
Always obey the posted speed limit when driving through our school zone. Slowing down keeps everyone safe.

Crosswalk Safety:
Please do not park in or block crosswalks. Use crosswalks to cross the street and follow the directions of our staff and crossing guards.

School Bus Rules:
Never pass a school bus when its flashers are on or the stop sign is extended. Children may be crossing the street.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Locations:
Students should only be dropped off and picked up at the designated areas in the front or back of the school. Please do not drop off or pick up students near the portables on the east or west side of the campus, near the marquee, or along the side of the road.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in keeping Forest Creek a safe and welcoming environment for every student. Together, we can ensure every arrival and dismissal runs smoothly and safely.

1. Attendance and Tardies: To give all students the best start, we are reinforcing the importance of being on time. Instruction begins at 7:35 am. Please make sure your student arrives punctually so they don't miss out on important instruction, and we can maintain a consistent start to the school day.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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!

Math Pentathlon is a fun, game-based program that strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Students will learn five strategy games throughout the year and compete in a spring tournament against other Austin-area schools.

Practices: Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM, beginning December 2, 2025
Parent Involvement: This is a parent-led club, and we need parent volunteers to help coach and serve as game monitors during practices and at the spring tournament.

If you and your child are interested, please complete the Google Form. For questions, contact Amber Breclaw at akbreclaw@gmail.com. You can also learn more at www.mathpentath.org.

All volunteers must complete the RRISD volunteer form before working with students.

We hope you’ll join us for another great year of Math Pentathlon!

3rd–5th grade students who are interested in joining Crafting for a Cause can sign up using this link or the QR code in the image. Applications are due December 18th.

Mrs. Kaiser is also looking for approved parent/guardian volunteers to help the club run smoothly. If you’re able to assist, please indicate that on the form. All volunteers must complete the RRISD volunteer form before working with students.

Our Forest Creek Live Broadcast Team is looking for enthusiastic fifth graders who are interested in helping share the morning news with our school. If you enjoy being on camera, working behind the scenes, or helping with technology, we would love to have you on the team. Interested students can sign up here!

Don't wait until next Fall to come back - your child can finish the school year strong, be surrounded by familiar faces, supportive teachers, and all the opportunities they’ve been missing.

Walk-in, walk-out enrolled at our Saturday, Dec. 6. Spring Enrollment Pop-Up at Round Rock High School, 201 Deep Wood Dr., from 3 to 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
Book an appointment for faster service rrisdschools.org/EnrollRSVP
You’ll be able to:

✅ Enroll on the spot

✅ Learn more about the stellar programs and see why families choose us year after year.

✅ Innovative academics, outstanding extracurriculars and the chance to earn college credit while in high school—our schools are a place to grow and belong.

Your enrollment documents ✅ checklist:

✅ Student’s certified birth certificate,

✅ Immunization records,

✅ Proof of residence within the school district boundaries,

✅ The last report card or withdrawal form from the prior school district (if available),

✅ Your student’s Social Security Card (if available).

The Forest Creek Science Fair is open to all students in grades K-5. Click here to read more!

Join us for our first-ever WATCH D.O.G.S. Jingle Jam!

It’s a fun holiday disco party for kids and parents—with a special focus on welcoming more dads and father figures onto campus. Come dance, connect, and help grow our WATCH D.O.G.S. presence at FCE!

RSVP Link coming after Thanksgiving Break!

Join us for our next PTA Meeting on December 8th! Come stay informed, get involved, and help us support our students and school community.

Register here for the zoom link → bit.ly/fcepta_dec2025

We’re kicking off our November Membership Drive, and we truly need your support! If you haven’t joined the PTA yet,  please consider becoming a member by December 1st. Our goal is to welcome 50 new members, and your membership can make a real difference.

The RRISD Council of PTAs recently reminded us that the more members we have, the stronger our collective voice becomes—especially when advocating for our children and schools at the state level. Your membership helps ensure that our FCE community is heard when important education decisions are made.

Let’s show Texas that FCE stands strong together—and that our voice is one of the loudest!

Click here to join

❄️ We’re excited to launch our Winter Spiritwear Store! Preorder your items anytime before December 18th, and we’ll deliver them to your child’s class in January.

🛍️ Pre-orders only — we won’t be stocking extra inventory, so don’t miss out!

You can preview the items and sizing at Art Night & Thanksgiving Lunch.

👉 Order here - bit.ly/fcecoyotes 

Shop now while supplies last!

bit.ly/fcecoyotes 

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!

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!

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!

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