THIS WEEK AT THE EDGE:
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 – May 11, 2012

We celebrate our fabulous teachers and staff this week!
There are many fun and delicious activities planned to honor our teachers and staff to recognize the lasting contributions they make in the lives of our children.
Forest Edge thrives because of the commitment and enthusiasm of these amazing people.
We thank you!
If you have volunteered to participate in the fantastic events being held this week, thank you!
View Teacher Appreciation Week Flyer
Family Night at the Edge!
The fun begins at 5:30 PM this Wednesday

May 9th will be a party at the Edge!
- We will have Author and Poet, Kwame Alexander reading and sharing from 6-6:30 PM.
- The Book Fair Family Night is that evening. Join us for the Luau!
- The Strings Concert is at 7:00 PM.
- The PTA Meeting is at 7:15 PM
AND come early, the Flippin Pizza Truck will kick the whole thing off at 5:30 PM!
There are even rumors of ice cream floats…
We look forward to sharing all of this excitement with you!
Forest Edge “Science Eagles”
Division A Competition Results
Congratulations, Forest Edge “Science Eagles!”
Our Science Olympiad teams earned 7 medals in their first-ever Division A competition on Saturday. Congratulations to all of our participants, and thanks to committee chairs Anita Ganjoo and Sameeria Bazaz – and the many parent volunteers – for their dedication to our students’ success!
UPCOMING EVENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION:
Dining for Dollar$
Mark your calendars and let’s all meet next week.
Thursday, May 17
Mamma Lucia of Reston
1428 North Point Village Center
Reston, VA 20194
Architecture in the Schools — Ms. Kowalski’s 5th Grade Students

FEES’ Advanced Academic Resource Students and Young Scholars teamed with SHWGROUP Architectural Firm. They discovered what is involved in the day to day operations of an architectural firm. The 5th Grade team focused on “How Architecture Changes Over Time”, with an emphasis on schools. Their “Modern School” will be on display at Ballston Common Mall in Arlingtonfrom May 1st until May 11th. Click here to read more.
Courtney Schilling 3rd Annual Memorial 5K Walk/Run
May 19, 2011 * Forest Edge ES * 8:00 AM

We are looking for a few good men (and women) to help us host this wonderful event at Forest Edge ES. There are many different areas in which we need help. Indicate where you would prefer to be assigned on the Volunteer Form and we will do our best to accommodate. Each volunteer is offered a free shirt so please indicate your size and logo choice.