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Manner's Monday
Manner's Monday is a program designed to teach our students all about proper dining etiquette. Students are invited to the Forrest Bistro to enjoy a 3 course meal and learn the proper etiquette when dining at a restaurant, wedding, or special event!
Dance Residency
The 3rd and 4th grade students participate in a 8-week program run by Mrs. Susan Thomasson. Students learn how to tell a story by developing technical skills and using self-expression through movement.
Circus Arts
The 1st and 2nd grade students participate in a 9-day Arts-in-Education residency wherein students study the art of the Clown!
Through the exploration and mastery of circus skills and clowning techniques, the
students are given an opportunity to break through their personal barriers and
discover more of their own abilities.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood is a school wide concert performed by our fantastic students & staff each year. This tradition started 24 years ago by our talented music teacher, Christine Knitel. The evening provides an opportunity for our community to celebrate our amazing school!
This year, the theme of Tanglewood is "100 years of Friendship."
Manner's Monday
Manner's Monday is a program designed to teach our students all about proper dining etiquette. Students are invited to the Forrest Bistro to enjoy a 3 course meal and learn the proper etiquette when dining at a restaurant, wedding, or special event!
Dance Residency
The 3rd and 4th grade students participate in a 8-week program run by Mrs. Susan Thomasson. Students learn how to tell a story by developing technical skills and using self-expression through movement.
Circus Arts
The 1st and 2nd grade students participate in a 9-day Arts-in-Education residency wherein students study the art of the Clown!
Through the exploration and mastery of circus skills and clowning techniques, the
students are given an opportunity to break through their personal barriers and
discover more of their own abilities.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood is a school wide concert performed by our fantastic students & staff each year. This tradition started 24 years ago by our talented music teacher, Christine Knitel. The evening provides an opportunity for our community to celebrate our amazing school!
This year, the theme of Tanglewood is "100 years of Friendship."
Forrest fun facts
Did You Know?
John A. Forrest School was previously named Roosevelt Elementary School.
Awards
Forrest School was recognized as Reader's Digest's America's 100 Best in 2007 for our Manner's Monday Program. The program still continues today!
Performance Report
The 2022-2023 School Performance Report rating placed Forrest School in the top 4% in the state with a score of 88.89%(Summative score of 95.98%)
spotlight
Welcome to Forrest! This is my 6th year as principal of Forrest Elementary School. It is my uncompromising view that all students can learn and grow in a positive atmosphere that encourages exploration and hard work, while enhancing student confidence and leadership skills.
- Mr. Damon Placenti
Joanna M., Emilia B., Ida H., Steven W., Brianna S., Jonathan G., Ruhi P., Alan K., Gavin M., Saba K., Nicolas G., Jack P., Vettri N., Riyaan R., Eleonora W., Charlotte W., Samyukta B.
- April Kindness Kids
Detective Rafael (Tony) Marcano worked for 28 years as a police officer and detective for the Patterson PD. He is now working to keep Forrest School safe!
- Officer Tony
Introducing the recipient of the Governor's Educator of the Year 2023-2024 for Forrest Elementary
- Mrs. Haley Larsen- 4th Grade
Introducing the recipient of the Governor's Educational Service Professional of the Year 2023-2024 for Forrest Elementary
