August 22, 2025

Grandparents are invited to join us for lunch on Friday, September 5th in celebration of Grandparents' Day! Please use this form to RSVP to the event so we know how many to expect and can order extra food. RSVP deadline is August 25.

• Lunch will be at the students' regular lunchtimes. Ask your child's homeroom teacher if you need to know the class lunchtime or take a look at the picture below.

• Please advise all visitors to bring their photo ID as everyone will be badged in through the front office. No visitors will be allowed inside the building without a badge.

• Arrive early! It takes a few minutes to check in, especially when there is a crowd. Our lunch periods are short and you don't want to miss them! Plan in advance to arrive early.

• The price for an adult meal in the cafeteria is $4.50. If you'd like to order a tray, please use the RSVP form and bring exact change. The cafeteria staff do not accept credit/debit cards.

We look forward to celebrating this special day with our students!

Good News! As part of RRISD Bond 2024 and a commitment to 1:1 student devices, all Forest North 2nd-5th graders have received new Chromebooks for instructional use! We are thrilled to have updated computers! They serve as important instructional tools and also help students practice making responsible choices with their instructional materials and in the digital world.

Please keep in mind that families are responsible for lost or damaged Chromebooks. In accordance with the RRISD Chromebook Guide and Student/Parent Use Agreement, which parents signed at enrollment, if your student’s computer or charger is damaged, lost, or not returned, you are responsible for the cost of repair or replacement. New computers are expensive! Please re-read the user agreement linked above and note the fees below. Click here for more information on RRISD's Chromebook policies.

Forest North staff will continue to plan lessons that include high-tech and low-tech learning experiences for kids. We know there is a time and place for screen time, and will work hard to find an age-appropriate balance from grade to grade. If you have questions about how the new Chromebooks or other technology are used in your child's classroom, reach out to your homeroom teacher for more details.

Get ready to Level Up!!

Our @ApexLeadershipCompany Fundraiser kicks off on September 2, and this year's theme is "Apex Level Up"! Not only are we raising funds for our school, but our students will be learning leadership habits that help them grow, lead, and rise through challenges. Stay tuned for updates on how you can support our cause and empower the next generation of leaders!

We Need Your Help for our Major Fundraiser of the Semester!!

WE ARE RAISING FUNDS FOR Student Enrichment and Technology Upgrades

WHY ARE WE FUNDRAISING? At Forest North Elementary, our mission is to provide all of our students with the best education and school experience possible and to ensure they have the tools they need to learn and grow. Unfortunately, this requires fundraising every year for what our school funding does not cover.

WHY DID WE PARTNER WITH APEX LEADERSHIP CO.? Raising necessary funds requires a surprising amount of time and expertise. We chose a partner that will come alongside our school community with their all-inclusive program that not only will bring in more proceeds than we could bring in on our own, but they will do it in such a way that uplifts the staff, inspires the students, and brings our community together for a fun celebration.

Apex is a two-week interactive student leadership program that culminates with a fitness fundraiser. The Apex Leadership curriculum aligns with our school’s vision of cultivating a positive, inclusive, and achievement-focused community. All students are included in the leadership program and fitness event regardless of financial participation in the fundraiser.

HELPING IS EASY! If you are able to financially contribute, please know that no donation is too small. Please also consider allowing your students to invite family and friends to sponsor them in their Fun Run! With Apex, over 70% of donations typically come from outside the immediate family, so the burden does not just fall on parents. Please check out the Parent FAQ for more details.

Pledging Opens: September 02

Fun Run Day: September 12

• Your student will come home with a VIP Access Badge with a unique QR code. Scan the QR code to go to their personal pledging page.

• From your student’s personal pledging page, click Enter Pledge and/or Share to invite 5-10 family and friends to sponsor as well.

• Sponsors can choose to make a flat donation or pledge a dollar amount per minute your student completes at the Fun Run event. All students will receive credit for 42 minutes for participating in the 42-minute event. Therefore, a $1/minute pledge would total $42. (42 minutes x $1).

Apex Principal's Newsletter

Apex FAQ

We are looking forward to Running Club again this school year! During club time, students walk or run around the track for before school starts. This gives them an opportunity to get some fresh air, exercise and socialize before school starts. It gets their brains ready for learning!

Running Club will be every morning from 7:20 to 7:35 (weather permitting).

Students will:

• wear tennis shoes

• drop their belongings in their classroom

• eat breakfast either at home or cafeteria

• line up at the double doors by the cafeteria and wait for an adult to cross them to track

• on track- can walk (stay on right-outside) or run (stay to left-inside)

• when finished, will cross with an adult back to the building; all students will return to the building for class by 7:35am.

Start date for grades 1-5: August 26th

Start Date for Kindergarten: Sept 2

We are seeking parent volunteers to help us monitor students in the mornings during Running Club. Sign up to be an RRISD-approved volunteer here: https://partners.roundrockisd.org/volunteer/

If you have any questions, contact Kelly Benson, PE coach, at Kelly_Benson@roundrockisd.org