Forest Ridge Elementary PTA (FRES)

09/03/2026

Our next afterschool club highlight…

🔬🎨 For the kid who is always asking “WHY?”… or taking things apart to see how they work. 😂

Aurora STEAM Innovation Lab: Create & Explore brings science, technology, engineering, art and math together through hands-on activities.

Students tackle challenges involving scratch art, Scratch Jr. coding, LEGO SPIKE Essentials, chemistry and more.

This is a great option for kids who love to build, experiment, create and figure things out.

📍 Forest Ridge Elementary
🎒 Grades K–5
📅 Mondays beginning September 28
⏰ 3:20–4:35 PM
💲 $189
🔢 Activity #: RP3240.104
📚 6 classes

💡 One registration = six afternoons of hands-on STEAM learning right at FRES!

💙 Financial assistance is available through Howard County Recreation & Parks for eligible families.

👉 Ready to sign up? Click here and pick your after-school activity:
Register for FRES After-School Programs

🇪🇸 ESPAÑOL

🔬🎨 Para ese niño/a que siempre pregunta “¿POR QUÉ?”… o desarma cosas para descubrir cómo funcionan. 😂

Aurora STEAM Innovation Lab: Create & Explore combina ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, arte y matemáticas con actividades prácticas.

Los estudiantes explorarán arte, programación con Scratch Jr., LEGO SPIKE Essentials, química y más.

¡Una excelente opción para niños que disfrutan construir, experimentar, crear y resolver problemas!

📍 Forest Ridge Elementary
🎒 Grados K–5
📅 Lunes, comenzando el 28 de septiembre
⏰ 3:20–4:35 PM
💲 $189
🔢 Código: RP3240.104
📚 6 clases

💙 Hay asistencia financiera disponible para familias elegibles.

👉 Haga clic aquí y elija su actividad después de clases:
Inscripción para programas después de clases de FRES

09/03/2026

🎶 Your child doesn’t have to already “be musical” to start making music!

The Learn Now Music Beginner Ensemble lets kids explore drums, guitar, piano, violin and ukulele while learning to play together.

No previous experience? That’s okay! 🙌

It’s an opportunity to try different instruments while building listening skills, collaboration, timing and confidence.

📍 Forest Ridge Elementary
🎒 Grades K–5
🗓️ Choose a session: September 22 OR November 10
⏰ Tuesdays, 3:20–4:20 PM
💲 $165 per session
🔢 Activity #: RP3360.124 (Sept.) / RP3360.125 (Nov.)

🎵 A limited number of rental instruments may be available, and students may also bring instruments from home between classes.

💙 Financial assistance is available through Howard County Recreation & Parks for eligible families.

👉 Ready to sign up? Click here and pick your after-school activity: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2¢er_ids=118&date_after=2025-08-21&max_age=13&viewMode=list

⚠️ Register today!

🇪🇸 ESPAÑOL

🎶 ¡Su hijo/a no necesita tener experiencia musical para comenzar a hacer música!

En Learn Now Music Beginner Ensemble, los estudiantes pueden explorar batería, guitarra, piano, violín y ukulele mientras aprenden a tocar juntos.

¿Nunca ha tocado un instrumento? ¡No hay problema! 🙌

Además de explorar la música, los niños practican habilidades como escuchar, colaborar, seguir el ritmo y desarrollar confianza.

📍 Forest Ridge Elementary
🎒 Grados K–5
🗓️ Elija una sesión: 22 de septiembre O 10 de noviembre
⏰ Martes, 3:20–4:20 PM
💲 $165 por sesión
🔢 Códigos: RP3360.124 (sept.) / RP3360.125 (nov.)

🎵 Hay una cantidad limitada de instrumentos disponibles para alquilar, y los estudiantes también pueden llevar instrumentos de casa.

💙 Howard County Recreation & Parks ofrece asistencia financiera para familias elegibles.

👉 Haga clic aquí y elija su actividad después de clases:
Inscripción para programas después de clases de FRES

⚠️ ¡Inscríbase con anticipación!

09/01/2026

Happy September, Forest Ridge families! 💙💛

Our September PTA Newsletter has all the details you need for the month ahead! 🎉 Check it out for upcoming events, important dates, ways to get involved, and opportunities for our students.

Want to get connected?
💙 Join the PTA
https://frespta.givebacks.com/shop?category=38615276-8209-42c3-b824-90c7486ed449

🙋🏻‍♀️ Join our Volunteer Squad
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvxyUgS_ze_dX32-jmm11ziFASh4wTr219X-lmUmiTiX5tNA/viewform

🌐 Visit the FRES PTA Website
https://frespta.givebacks.com/

🎭 Sign Up for Drama Club
https://cctarts.shop/programs/elementary-after-school/

⭐ Join After-School Activities
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2¢er_ids=118&date_after=2025-08-21&max_age=13&viewMode=list

Take a look, get involved, and let’s make it a great September at FRES! 💙💛

08/30/2026

We made it through the first week! 🎉

Thinking of a way to thank and celebrate your child’s teachers for a great first week?

Let’s clear the lists! ✅ Below is the link for our FRES staff wish lists. Homeroom teachers, specials teachers and specialists have alll played a vital role in a successful first week!

08/29/2026

Anyone that attended last night's Back to School Bash missing their bank card? One was turned in to us during the event. Please email [email protected] so we can arrange to return it to you.

08/29/2026

🎉 THANK YOU, FOREST RIDGE! 💙💛

What a way to kick off the school year! Thank you to everyone who came out and special shout out to those who volunteered at our Back to School Bash tonight.

📸 Now we want to see YOUR pictures!
Drop your Photo Booth pics in the comments — or just leave us a ❤️ if your family had a great time!

👀 Miss us already? Don’t worry… we can fix that. 😂
Our first PTA Meeting is September 17th at 6:15 PM in the FRES Cafeteria. Come hear what’s coming up, share ideas, and see what we’re working on next!

🙋🏽‍♀️ Want to get involved without signing your life away?
Join our Volunteer Squad! You can help when and how it works for you — big jobs, small jobs, one event or several.

👉 Volunteer Squad: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1T11QNMa4-TWBH-uugeTi8g5h5cFNvSJGDytx8SEGPpw/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true

Thanks for making the start of the 26–27 school year such a fun one, Forest Ridge!

08/28/2026

Back to School Bash TONIGHT!!!!
Friday, August 28th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
On the FRES BUS LOOP

Bring your chairs and blankets & come hang out with friends to kick off the 2026 -2027 school year with the PTA! Enjoy free pizza, drinks and snacks from the PTA. The Kabba Ice Cream truck will be onsite for dessert purchases. Engage in backyard games, water balloons, our new splash tower dunk game and crafts. This is a FREE event for all FRES students, families and staff.

08/27/2026

Volunteers are still needed to monitor games and crafts during our Back to School Bash on Friday 8/28. Volunteer slots are available from 6-7 and 7-8. Students seeking volunteers hours are welcome! Please sign up here:

The FRES PTA is hosting a Back to School Bash on the playground for all FRES families to socialize and celebrate the start of the 2026-2027 school Year! Join us on Friday, August 28th at 6:00 pm for food, games, and fun! Pizza, popcorn, dessert and beverages will be provided. Children and families c...

08/26/2026

🎉 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IS ALMOST HERE! 🎉

We’re just 2 days away from kicking off the school year with our FRES community! 💙💛 Join us Friday, August 28 from 6–8 PM for friends, fun, pizza, and a great start to the year!

🦸 We only have a few volunteer spots left! If you can lend a hand, we’d love to have you on the team. Even one shift makes a difference! SIGN UP HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/FRESVolunteer

And if Back to School Bash isn’t your volunteer moment… Fall Festival planning is starting! 🍂🎃 We’re putting together a planning crew now.

🍁 Love fall?
🧥 Live for sweater weather?
☕ Love PSL season?
🎪 Love planning events?
💡 Have great ideas but prefer helping behind the scenes?

We want you! Comment 🍂 FALL below if you’re interested in joining the Fall Festival planning group, and we’ll send you the details!

The FRES PTA is hosting a Back to School Bash on the playground for all FRES families to socialize and celebrate the start of the 2026-2027 school Year! Join us on Friday, August 28th at 6:00 pm for food, games, and fun! Pizza, popcorn, dessert and beverages will be provided. Children and families c...

08/24/2026

🎒💙💛 Happy First Day of School, Forest Ridge! 💛💙🎒

The backpacks are packed, the pencils are sharpened, and the 2026–27 school year is officially here! 🦅📚

We hope all of our FRES students, families, teachers, and staff have an AMAZING first day and a wonderful year ahead!

📸 Drop your First Day of School pictures in the comments so we can celebrate our Forest Ridge Eagles! 🦅💙💛

Have a great first day!