Forestdale Elementary

10/08/2026

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🛴 **Reminder! Walk, Ride, or Roll to School Day is TOMORROW, Friday, October 9, 2026!**

Join us for a fun and active start to the school day! ☀️

Sandwich Recreation, in partnership with the **Sandwich Police and Fire Departments**, invites families to walk, ride, or roll to Forestdale together!

📍 **Meeting Location:** Oak Crest Cove beach parking area

⏰ **Time:** 8:00 AM

📅 **Date:** Friday, October 9, 2026

It's a great opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, get moving, and connect with our school community!

We hope to see you there!

09/18/2026

Here is the donation form link! https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ZFWB-5foRgwZIZyHyGRa4CFPkUOhyIFRokhCJ0UPeU/edit?tab=t.0

09/14/2026

Tuesday, September 15th is National Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. It was inspired by the children's book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. The main
character, Vashti, discovers that a single dot can ignite boundless creativity. This text highlights the importance of overcoming self doubt and finding one's inner creative spirit by taking the first step, however small. Here is a read aloud on YouTube of The Dot if you would like to see what the buzz is all about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg-aGFsOk1I
Help us celebrate The Dot and National Dot Day by wearing dots on Tuesday.

08/05/2026

**Forestdale & Oak Ridge Extended Day Staff Needed!**

The Forestdale and Oak Ridge Extended Day programs are looking for staff to join our after-school programs!

**Oak Ridge Hours:**
2:15–5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 1:15–5:00 p.m.

**Forestdale Hours:**
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 2:15–5:00 p.m.

Pay is based on experience.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sherri Ritchie:

📞 508-477-6600, ext. 3
✉️ [email protected]

08/03/2026

✏️📚 School supply lists are here!

Click the link below to find your child’s supply list and get ready for the new school year. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back! 🎒

Sandwich Public Schools

07/06/2026

🌱 Together We Grow! 🌱
The Sandwich School Committee was pleased to view this inspiring video celebrating the completion of Forestdale School's new community garden, "Together We Grow."
More than just a garden, this beautiful space is a living classroom where students can explore science, connect with nature, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the environment. Designed to be accessible to learners of all ages and abilities, the garden will provide opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration, and discovery for years to come.
Thank you to the Garden Committee and everyone whose vision, dedication, and hard work made this project possible. We invite you to watch the video and see how this special space is helping our students—and our community—grow together. 🌼🍅🦋

04/03/2026

Registration is open for 2026-2027 Extended Day at Forestdale.

Extended Day Registration 26-27 School year

04/03/2026

We are excited to share that our Grade 2 students will be welcoming author Susan Verde to the Forestdale School on May 5th! Susan Verde is the author of many beloved children’s books that inspire mindfulness, kindness, and self-awareness. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect with a real author and deepen their love of reading.
Families have the option to pre-order books by Susan Verde through Titcomb’s Bookshop. To place an order, please click (https://www.titcombsbookshop.com/shop-books/susan-verde---sandwich-schools-event-5-5-26). You will need to log in or create an account to complete your order. During checkout, you will be asked to provide your child’s school name, teacher’s name, student name, grade, and any personalization requests. Books will be signed by the author during her visit. If you are interested, be sure to submit your order by April 13th.
We look forward to this special literacy experience for our students!

04/01/2026

Mr.D served lunch to students yesterday as a reward for reading over 49,000 minutes during read across America week.