Programs

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!

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    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!

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    Principal's Corner

    Click the link above for a message from Mr. Placenti.

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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!

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    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.

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    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.

  • forrest logo

    Principal's Corner

    Click the link above for a message from Mr. Placenti.

  • manners monday

    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

    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

    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.

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 for our Manner's Monday Program.

Performance Report

Forrest School consistently earns outstanding School Performance Report ratings. The 2024-2025 summative rating was over 90%.

spotlight

Damon

Welcome to Forrest! This is my 9th 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

kind

Each month, we have a Kindness Assembly where students are taught about the theme of the month. Each month, "Kindness Kids" are recognized at our assembly.

tony

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