News & Announcements

Good evening Forest City -Dunbar Families,
Tomorrow, January 8, students will return to school. We look forward to a great start to the second half of the school year. Report cards will be sent home this Thursday, January 11.
I have some exciting news to share that will positively impact our school community. We are thrilled to announce the introduction of the Atrium Health Levine Children’s School-Based Virtual Care program right here at
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary! This program is a fantastic initiative that will enhance the healthcare options available to our students and contribute to their overall well-being.
Here's how it works: Starting Monday, If your child becomes ill during the school day, with your consent, your child can connect with healthcare professionals from Atrium Health Levine Children's through secure video consultations. While your child sees the virtual provider, you can join by phone or video from wherever you are. Whether it's a minor illness or general health concerns, this program ensures that our students receive timely and expert care. I want to assure you
that privacy and confidentiality are top priorities. The virtual care platform adheres to the highest standards, ensuring a secure and confidential environment for our students.
We believe that this program will not only provide convenience for busy parents but also promote a healthier and happier school environment. Your child's well-being is our top priority, and Atrium Health Levine Children’s School-
Based Virtual Care aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing the best support possible.
If you have any questions or concerns about the program, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support you and ensure a smooth integration of this exciting new initiative.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We look forward to the positive impact Atrium Health Levine Children’s School-Based Virtual Care will bring to our school community. Have a great evening!

Good Evening Forest City-Dunbar Families,
We have several events going on this week. Our Santa Shop will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday if your child would like to make any purchases. The Jail and Bail Fundraiser will take place on Friday, December 8th. We are still raising money for this event to support the "Shop with the Sheriff" program. You can send money to school with your child to be placed in a collection jar in the main office. Any amount, no matter how small, will help. We also have the Toys for Tots campaign happening at this time. Your child can purchase a paper train for $1.00 to go towards this campaign. On Tuesday, our 2nd grade will be going to the Schiele Museum, and on Thursday, our 1st and 3rd grade will be going to the Foundation at ICC to see the Nutcracker performance. We are looking forward to a great two weeks before our break. As always, thank you for your support! Have a great week!

Good Evening Forest-City Dunbar Families,
I hope you all enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving holiday! This week our Santa Shop will be open for shopping on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students that bring money will be able to shop for gifts. A flyer was sent home with your child about the shop. Also this week we will have MAP testing. All students will take the MAP reading assessment on Wednesday and the MAP math assessment on Thursday. Please make sure your child is in school and on time on these days. The Jail and Bail Fundraiser is taking place now. We need to raise $500 to have me put in jail and $500 to bail me out. All money collected for this fundraiser will go towards the Shop with the Sheriff program. Our Toys for Tots campaign is also going on now. Paper trains cost $1.00 and we will write your child's name on it and display it within the school. All proceeds will go towards children in this county to receive Christmas presents. Thank you all for your support, and we hope you have a great week!

Good Evening Forest-City Dunbar Families,
There will only be two days of school this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
We hope that you and your families enjoy time with family and friends.
Due to recent policy changes, Rutherford County Schools has revised the student medical history form to reflect changes. Revised forms will be sent home this week. Please pay particular attention to the area labeled student health services where you will indicate your preference and authorization of school health screenings and routine care. Updated forms should be returned as soon as possible.
I am thankful for each of you and the support that you give to Forest City-Dunbar. Have a great night!

Good Evening Forest City-Dunbar Families,
On Thursday, November 16th, we will have our Thanksgiving lunch. Parents and Guardians are invited to come and eat with your child. The cost of the lunch will be $4. Please turn in the paper that was sent home with your child to indicate the number of people attending so we can plan accordingly. We look forward to having you!
This is a reminder of our school uniform policy. Your child may wear the colors of black, navy blue, gray, khaki/tan and white. Blue jeans and hoodies/jackets, shirts, pants with large logos or prints are not allowed. If your student is not dressed according to our uniform policy, we will have them change into extra uniform clothing that we have, and then they will change back into their own clothing at the end of the day. If you have any questions regarding our uniform policy please contact the school office.
Thank you all for your support! Have a great week!

Good Evening Forest City-Dunbar Families,
Thank you all for a great Monster Make-it, Take-it/ Fall Festival! It was a very successful event and we appreciate those of you that joined us.
Please remember that no transportation changes will be taken after 2:45pm. If you would like for your child to go home a different way from the way they normally do, then you will need to contact the office no later than 2:45. We cannot take changes as you come through the car rider line in the afternoon. We appreciate your help with this. Also remember that tardies in the morning and early checkouts in the afternoon lead to a loss of valuable instructional time. Please keep tardies and early checkouts to a minimum. As always, we appreciate your support. Have a great week!

Good Evening Forest City-Dunbar Families,
Tomorrow, October 23, is a Required Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students. This week we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. A flyer was sent home with your child regarding the dress-up days for the week. We will have our annual Fall Festival and Monster Make-It Take-It on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30-7:30. Please plan to join us for this evening of fun! We are in need of candy donations for that event. If you are able to send some in with your child, we would greatly appreciate it. We look forward to a great week at Forest-City Dunbar! Thank you for your support!

Good Evening Forest-City Dunbar Families,
This Tuesday, October 17, is our 50th day of the school year. Students are encouraged to dress like they did in the 50's era. We look forward to celebrating a milestone in the school year that day. On Tuesday, our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be taking the NC Check-in for reading and on Thursday, they will take the NC Check-in for math. This is a chance for the students to show how they are performing in reading and math at this point in the school year. All Krispy Kreme donut orders are due tomorrow, Monday, October 16. Donuts will be distributed at the school on Thursday morning. Please remember the importance of having your child to school on time. For every minute they are late, they are missing instructional time. As always, we appreciate your support, and if you have any questions or concerns please contact your child's teacher or the school. Have a great week!

Good evening Forest City-Dunbar Families,
Tomorrow will be our first day back after intersession. We are looking forward to having everyone back in the building. Our Krispy Kreme fundraiser begins this week. Information regarding the sale will be sent home with your child tomorrow. Report cards will be sent home on Thursday, October 12. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to your child's teacher or to the school office. Thank you for your support!