Forest Heights STEM Academy K-8 -

🎉 Our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, SnapRaise, kicks off TOMORROW — and we need your help, parents! 🙌

Here’s how it works:
✅ Log in and create your student’s profile
✅ Add at least 10 contacts (emails and/or phone numbers)

📅 Students who complete this step will earn a Free Dress Day on Friday, October 9th!
(Passes will be given to students, and rosters of eligible students will be provided to teachers.)

Let’s get everyone signed up and ready to go! Together, we can make this fundraiser a HUGE success for our school. 💛
👉 Join here: https://raise.snap.app/join_code/585460173

🏃‍♂️ Rising Runners – Now Accepting 50 New Openings! 🏃‍♀️
Grades K–5

Do you love to run, have fun, and stay active? Join the Rising Runners program!

Schedule:

Tuesdays & Thursdays

2:55 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

We have 50 spots available for students in Grades K–5.

👉 Please fill out the registration form at the link .

Questions?
Contact: Thoma.Thacker@lrsd.org

This week at FHSA...

📣✨ Get ready to cheer loud and proud! Parkview is hosting a Mini Cheer Clinic and it’s going to be a blast! 🎀🎉 Don’t miss out—check out the flyer for all the details and join the fun! 📣✨

We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our elementary campus—our very own Outdoor Science Lab! 🌞✨ From hands-on experiments to exploring the world around them, our students are diving into science in a whole new way. 🪴🐛🦋 They’re learning, discovering, and most importantly—loving every single second of it! We can’t wait to see all the curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking this new space will inspire. 💚

🎭✨ Our 3rd–5th graders were captivated by an incredible performance from Parkview students, bringing Arkansas history to life on stage! Even more special—some of the talented performers were former FHSA students! 💚

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mr. Alderman! 🎂 Wishing you a fantastic day from all of us

🏈 FHSA Eagles Still Soaring at the Top! 🦅

Our Forest Heights Eagles remain undefeated at 4-0 and are leading the pack in the latest standings! 💪🔥 With 100 points scored and only 33 allowed, these Eagles are flying high!

📊 Latest Standings:
1️⃣ Forest Heights – 4-0 | PF: 100 | PA: 33 | TBP: 46
2️⃣ Horace Mann – 3-0 | PF: 70 | PA: 15 | TBP: 30
3️⃣ JA Fair – 3-1
4️⃣ Pinnacle View – 3-2
5️⃣ Pulaski Heights – 2-2

Let’s keep the momentum going, Eagles!

Any middle school student interested in participating in golf is encouraged to fill out the registration link below. ⛳️ This opportunity is available to all district students and is not through FHSA. https://firsttee.my.site.com/parentRegistration/s/add-to-cart?website=www.firstteecentralarkansas.org&language=en_US&session=a0HUH000007ojFd

FHSA Check Us Out Days!
October 1–3

K–2 Tours:
8:30–9:00 AM & 9:15–9:45 AM

6–8 Tours:
10:30–11:00 AM & 11:45–12:15 PM
(Please note: 3rd–8th grade students will be testing until 10:00.)

Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/FHSAcheckusout

Come see the great things happening at Forest Heights STEM Academy!

🧮✨ FHSA third graders started the morning strong, tackling their math word problem and exploring the distributive property of multiplication. Way to go, problem-solvers! 🤖🚀 Meanwhile, our elementary robotics students are already getting hands-on with building and designing. We can’t wait to see the amazing creations they bring to life!

🚨📺 Tune in to Channel 11 tomorrow morning! Our amazing students will be on air talking all about Wing Wednesday! You won’t want to miss their excitement! 🎉🍗

🌟 FHSA is excited to announce that we are teaming up with Snap! Raise from October 1st–October 29th! 🌟 With your support, we hope to add a brand-new playground and refresh the surrounding areas—making our school an even better place for everyone. 💚 📢 A copy of this information will be sent home with your student today. Please help us reach our goal and make a lasting impact for our kids!

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This week at FHSA...

📌 Reminder: Flu shot forms are due Friday, September 26th. Please be sure to fill out the forms completely. If you have any questions, contact Nurse Givens at 501-447-2705 or email Tammy.Givens@lrsd.org. 💉

📘 Families, please take time to review the updated LRSD Online Student Handbook with your student. The handbook covers key policies on behavior, attendance, homework, due process, and expectations. This year, important updates include the Bell to Bell No Cell Act (SB 142) on cell phones and electronic devices.

Next Monday, a Student/Parent/Guardian Statement of Responsibility form will be sent home with your student. Please sign that form to confirm your support and understanding of the guidelines outlined in the LRSD Online Student Handbook.

Together, we can create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all students!


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📢 Third Grade Information Night
Date: Monday, October 21
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: FHSA Cafeteria

Join us to learn about ATLAS updates, the 3rd Grade Reading Promotion Policy under the Arkansas LEARNS Act, and available resources to support your child’s success.

All 3rd grade parents and guardians are encouraged to attend!