Forest Elementary School

4th graders from all our elementary schools came together for a fun-filled Field Day at Painter Park! 🏃‍♂️🎉 They played games like tug-of-war, potato sack races, relays, and more. Plus, they were treated to lunch and cold drinks to stay fueled and refreshed! 💪🍔🥤☀️ Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen. 5th grade, here they come! 🎓💙

Forest School hosted a Glow Party this week, where student artwork lit up the gym — literally. 🎨 With the lights off and the art glowing, families and students enjoyed a creative and fun night celebrating student work. A great time was had by all.

There will be no school on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, May 27. // No habrá clases el lunes 26 de mayo de 2025 en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day). Disfruten del fin de semana largo y nos vemos el martes 27 de mayo.

🎶 Forest Elementary’s 4th grade chorus put on a wonderful concert this week! The students sang beautifully in the gym, performing in front of fellow students and staff 🌟🎤 A big thank you to Mr. Farrell for leading the way with his musical talent and guidance. What a fantastic celebration of music and teamwork! 🎼👏

West Haven Public Schools – Forest Elementary School Update We’re happy to report that power has been fully restored at Forest Elementary School. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for your patience and cooperation during the brief outage. Classes are continuing as scheduled.

West Haven Public Schools – Forest Elementary School Announcement Attention Students, Families, and Staff: Due to issues in the surrounding neighborhood, Forest Elementary School is currently experiencing a power outage. At this time, we fully anticipate that power will be restored shortly. Students and staff are still expected to report to school as usual. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

🌟 Last night at WHHS, the 2025 Unsung Hero Recipient Dinner was held, celebrating the incredible individuals who make a difference every day in our schools. Each school selected its very own unsung hero—from security guards and secretaries to teachers, speech pathologists, and more. No matter the position, every member of West Haven Public Schools plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our students and supporting our community. We are proud to work alongside such dedicated professionals who care deeply about the education and well-being of our youth. Last night was a special opportunity to recognize and honor their hard work and commitment. 🙌 Stay tuned for an upcoming article highlighting this event!

🎨 The hallways of Forest Elementary are bursting with creativity! On display this week are vibrant portraits of geometric animals, inspired by contemporary Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel 🦁🟥🎨 Alongside them are beautifully crafted basket-weaving–inspired pieces, showcasing both color and texture. These amazing works come from the talented 4th grade artists in Ms. Paine’s, Mrs. Yagovane’s, and Mrs. Luzietti’s classes. Incredible job, everyone! 🧡👏

Friendly reminder that tickets must be purchased by tomorrow May 13th for the 2025 Unsung Hero Recipients Dinner!

🎒 On Wednesday, May 7, West Haven Public Schools proudly welcomed the Class of 2038 at Kindergarten Orientation! 🌟 Held at each elementary school, incoming kindergartners and their families had the opportunity to meet the school principal, kindergarten teachers, and paraprofessionals. It was a special day of connection and excitement as both students and parents got a first look at the school experience ahead. While students participated in a fun, interactive reading session, parents received an informative presentation covering daily schedules, transportation, safety protocols, communication options, attendance, and school policies. To wrap up the day, students rejoined their families for a guided tour of their respective schools. 📚 Welcome to the WHPS family, future kindergartners! We’re so excited for what’s to come! 🎈

Happy School Nurse Day – May 7 Today, we proudly recognize the exceptional school nurses of West Haven Public Schools—the dedicated professionals who safeguard the health and well-being of our students each and every day. From addressing minor injuries to managing complex medical needs and providing a calm, supportive presence, you play a vital role in our school community. Thank you for your unwavering commitment, compassion, and the many ways you support our students, staff, and families. We appreciate you today and always. Happy School Nurse Day!

Reminder: There will be a half day of school Wednesday, May 7th due to Staff Development. // Recordatorio: Habrá medio día de clases el miércoles 7 de mayo debido al desarrollo del personal.

May 5-9 is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the amazing educators at West Haven Public Schools. We are incredibly proud of each of you. Your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed, and it's your commitment that makes our schools such a special place. Thank you for everything you do!

🌍 Earth Day Super Hero Contest Results 🌍 Over 120 students participated in our Earth Day Super Hero Contest! Each student created a unique superhero dedicated to fighting pollution. The entries were filled with creativity and a strong message: protecting our planet is essential. A special thank you to Mrs. Paine, Mrs. Parelee, Ms. Wynne, Mrs. Bergeron, and Mrs. Tirollo for their support and help organizing this contest. 🏆 Contest Winners by School: Seth Haley Layla Steel Conlan Fitzpatrick Mercedes Proano Bernys Mackrille Can Gundogdu Laila Hotak Minha Ahmed Savin Rock Rose Fernandez Andres Mejia Miranda Luna Serrano Washington Max Begley Liam Blanco Jagger Sistrunt Forest Kane Stephson Alia Cardenes Rawan Shihadeh Pagels Jack Fernandez Sonja Pace Noora Choudhury Congratulations to all our winners and participants! 🌱💚

West Haven Public School Update - Phone Lines: Frontier is experiencing a major outage across Connecticut, affecting our phone lines. They have not given a restoration timeframe. We’re actively following up and will share updates. Please use email to reach us in the meantime.

West Haven Public School Update - Phone Lines: West Haven Public Schools is currently experiencing a district-wide issue with our phone lines. The outside lines are down, and our IT team is actively working to resolve the problem. Updates will be provided as soon as the lines are back up and running. In the meantime, please reach out via email for any inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

Registration Now Open for Summer Camps! We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the Bud Conlan Summer Street Hockey League and the Blue Devil Summer Soccer League! These camps are available for students in grades K-8 and will run from June 16th to July 11th. Please note that there will be NO CAMP on July 3rd and 4th. Soccer will have two daily sessions on the Turf Field at West Haven High School: 8:30-11:00 AM and 11:15 AM-1:30 PM. Street Hockey will have one session each day at Bennett Rink from 8:30-11:00 AM. Don't miss out on this opportunity for your child to have fun this summer. For more information or to register, please scan the QR code in the attached flyer

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate our amazing administrative professionals and secretaries. Thank you for your hard work and dedication that contribute to the success of our schools! Your efforts do not go unnoticed! 💼✨

Forest Families: Please join us on Monday April 28th for our Forest School's McDonalds Dinner Night Fundraiser from 5-8PM. There will be a live DJ, games and even raffles, with portions of all sales being donated to Forest School!

Reminder: There will be no school Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th for Spring Recess. Have a wonderful and safe break, we will see you on the 21st. // Recordatorio: No habrá clases del lunes 14 de abril al viernes 18 de abril por el receso de primavera. Que tengan unas maravillosas y seguras vacaciones, los veremos el 21. // یادونه: د پسرلي د رخصتیو لپاره به د دوشنبې، اپریل ۱۴مې څخه تر جمعې، اپریل ۱۸مې پورې ټولګي نه وي. یوه ښکلې او خوندي رخصتي ولرئ، موږ به تاسو سره په ۲۱مه وګورو. (Arabic): تذكير: لن تكون هناك دروس من يوم الاثنين 14 أبريل إلى الجمعة 18 أبريل خلال العطلة الربيعية. أتمنى لكم إجازة رائعة وآمنة، ونراكم في الحادي والعشرين.