Good evening, Coyote Family!

It’s hard to believe we’ve already wrapped up five weeks of school! Six-week progress reports will be going out soon.

Our teachers and staff are working so hard to engage students through hands-on activities and by differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Their dedication is making such a difference, and our students are thriving because of it!

Your continued encouragement and reminders at home about being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible help reinforce our campus-wide expectations. These three B’s are at the heart of our HOWL and guide everything we do at Forest Creek.

We’re so proud of our school and can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the weeks ahead!

Best,

Briana Flores

Did you know?

We are looking for creative Coyotes who want to design safety door signs reminding everyone:

🚪❌ Do NOT open the door for ANYONE!

How it works:

1. Interested students will create their design on paper and submit it to the office by Wednesday, September 24th.

2. A selection of designs will be chosen.

3. Selected students will be given poster paper and markers to recreate their design.

4. Winning posters will be displayed inside the school near exterior doors.

   Important Dates:

   • Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 24th

   • Winners Announced: Tuesday, September 30th

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Today we had a campus-wide evacuation and lockdown drill. Everyone did a great job!

Reminders:

• Arrival: For everyone’s safety, please use only the designated drop-off areas during arrival. Do not drop off students in non-designated areas. Parking or dropping off near the portables facing Harvey Penick or near the courtyard is not allowed.

• Lunch Guests:

  • When visiting your student for lunch, please sit at the empty tables near the stage. Your student may invite one friend to join.

• 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.

Important Dates:
9/22 & 9/23: No School for students 9/25: Boosterthon Kickoff 10/13: No School for Students 10/17: Donuts with Dudes

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

Mrs. King and Mrs. Kelso are excited to announce the start of Minecraft Club for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students! The club will meet on Thursday afternoons in the library from 3:15–4:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to work together, problem-solve, and get creative in the Minecraft world. If your child is interested in joining, please fill out the Google Form provided, as space is limited.

Coyote Fun Run

BIG NEWS! The Coyote Fun Run Fundraiser kicks off on September 25, 2025 and the big event day is October 3, 2025. This is an amazing opportunity to support our school. We’re attempting to raise $40,000 for campus improvements, teacher professional development, educational programs, field trips, and more.

You can already register at mybooster.com now!  Check out the flyers for details on registration. 

Let’s run together to support our Coyotes!

Volunteers for Coyote Fun Run

Let's lace up those shoes and show our Coyote spirit! The Coyote Fun Run is right around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers to ensure everyone has a great time. Whether you can spare thirty minutes, an hour, or an entire morning, your help would be greatly appreciated!

We have volunteer opportunities that fit every schedule, including:

• Help kick things off with our students on Thursday, September 25 - opportunities available throughout the day!

• Build the hype during car rider pickup as part of our Car Rider Spirit Crew (see signup for specific days).

• Help us count laps & cheer everyone on the morning of the Fun Run on Friday, October 3rd.

Click here to see available spots!

Remember, all volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year must submit a RRISD volunteer form (available here) - please complete the form if not already done so this year.

The PTA Reflections program is open! This year's theme is "I Belong!"

This national PTA arts program and competition celebrates student creativity. Students can enter in Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, or Visual Arts. Don't forget - the Artist Statement is key!

Entries due October 17th

Submit via email to reflections@fcepta.net or in the Reflections bin at the FCE library

For forms + details, visit: txpta.org/reflections-participation

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!

Watch D.O.G.S.

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!

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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!