Forks River Elementary School

I know that many of you have questions about graduations, grades, pictures, picking up personal items at school, etc.. We, as a school district, are working on answers to all of these questions now and plan to have guidance for you soon. Please continue your lessons with your teachers. We miss each of you, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Happy Song Playlist - Spring 2020 We have such a wide and wild variety! It’s really fun-in no particular order. They may not be everybody’s taste but hopefully you can find some that make you smile too!! Rise Up by Andra Day Favorite Record by Fall Out Boy Buttercup by Jack Stauber Never Had a Friend LIke Me from Aladin Jesus Loves Me Don’t Stop Believing by Journey Can’t Stop the Feeling! from Trolls Jumpsuit by 21 Pilots Girl from Tennessee by NEEDTOBREATHE Let the Good Times Roll by B. B. King Check Yes or No by George Strait Holiday from Trolls Holiday Radioactive by Imagine Dragons Earl Had to Die by Dixie Chicks Remember When by Alan Jackson Sunflower from Spider-Man Diamond in my Pocket by Cody Johnson Happy by Pharrell Williams Stay with Me by Sam Smith Joy to the World All Star by Smash Mouth Man of the Hour by Norah Jones Islands in the Stream by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Live While We’re Young by JohnnySwim One Man Band by Old Dominion Better Together by Luke Combs Super Trooper from Mamma Mia Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi

Per Governor Lee's recommendation, Smith County Schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year. More information will be forthcoming regarding the closure through our website rmd.me/F1ikdDYtKzT

Smith County Schools will extend closure through Friday, May 1st due to COVID-19. This is the latest information regarding Smith County Schools closure. Smith County Schools will continue to monitor information and recommendations regarding COVID-19 as it comes available.

We hope to see you soon

PBS Lessons

Please post: FRS Physical Education class assignments are on Google Classroom.  They are set up in grades PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Class Code: rmautmj I can be reached Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm via email: kcarr2@smithcoedu.net I miss you all so much.  Stay safe until I see your smiling faces again. Love you, Ms. Carr

A note from Art

A note from Wilson Bank and Trust

A note from Art We LOVE Art! Good afternoon! I hope this finds you all well! I have some information I’d like to share with you all. Starting Friday, April 3rd, I’ll be holding office hours via e-mail from 8 - 9 A.M., and 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. every Monday - Friday. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at hmassey@smithcoedu.net 2.) Starting the week of April 6th, I’ll be posting one digital/online based, supplemental art lesson per week for students in the following grade bands: K-2 (Pre-K can follow these as well), 3-5, and 6-8. The format of these lessons is to be determined. 3.) Also starting next week, for our students who have no online or internet access, I’ll be sending supplemental art lesson plan packets to school. These packets can be picked up at your child’s school on Monday or Thursday during meal pick up times. Packets will only include the activities and not materials, but all activities will only require simple materials that many of you will already have at home! Mrs. Heidi Massey Art Teacher DES, FRS, UHS

A note from Mrs. Angel-FRS Guidance Here are a few ways you can help anxious kids. Practice those deep breaths. ... Take a break and go outside. ... Talk about anxiety openly. ... Get kids moving. ... Try walking and talking. ... Think positive by having students keep a gratitude journal. ... Remind kids to eat healthy and stay well. Also, not sure if any counseling places are open or seeing students, but if anyone needs to get in touch with me they are welcome to email me for additional information. I am planning office hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 am - 12 pm. My email is Angela.zaffino@smithcoedu.net

FRS would like to thank Twin Lakes for their recent donation and support of our students.

PreK-Kindergarten Field Trip and the 3-6th grade trip to the Hermitage has been cancelled due to school closures. A refund will be issued to parents.

Per Governor Lee's recommendation, Smith County Schools will be closed until Monday, April 27th. We will pass on information as it becomes available and re-evaluate at a later date.

PreK and Kindergarten Registration has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 30th.

1-2nd Grade Bowling Trip has been cancelled due to school closures. A refund will be issued to parents.

Smith County Schools will now be closed through Friday, April 3, 2020. The Smith County Board of Education will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and follow CDC and TDOE guidelines. Please continue to check our website for details. rmd.me/XPpLhwW3ZS7

Save the Dates: 8th Grade Graduation May 18 at 6:00 pm PreK and Kindergarten Graduation May 19 at 8:00 am and 10 am

Smith County Schools are implementing preventive measures in regards to the Coronavirus. We want our staff, students, and parents to know we are taking the recommended CDC and TDOE prevention guidelines. Our staff is sanitizing schools and buses daily and thoroughly cleaning frequently touched surfaces and stocking schools with extra soap, paper towels, and disinfectant wipes. Teachers will be allowing more time for hand-washing and the school system has provided guidance to principals to help support them in making the best possible decisions for their students, school, and community.

We are excited to announce our new website! The Live Feed is where you can find important updates and fun stories about what's happening in school. We hope you enjoy the new site and find it easy to navigate!