Order T-Shirts Online
Go online now to see the design and order shirts. Log in to your PTA account, click For Sale and select Art In the Park. Or print this order form and return it to the school office. Because we have two short school weeks, the committee has graciously extended the t-shirt deadline to February 14.
Get a Sitter & Purchase Tickets Today
Don't miss the chance to bid on fantastic auction items:
One-week stay at a luxury home in Rosemary Beach * Custom designed & signed Cliff Lee jersey * Baseball autographed by World Series players * Weekend stay at a Primrose cabin * Signed artwork by Barry Thomas, Bob Snider, Elizabeth Henry, Steve Spencer, and more * Group parties at Little Rock hot spots like Vesta's and Greg Thompson Fine Art * Box tickets to a Travelers game * Fabulous work by Forest Park's little artists *
Think you may have already bought tickets? Click here to see. If you still need tickets, log in to your PTA account, click For Sale and select Art In the Park.
Wine & Beer Raffles
Donate a bottle of your favorite wine valued at $15 or more. It could be a wine that you purchase on discount wine day at your local liquor store or a special bottle from your own collection. Contact Jennifer Sperry, 772-4909, for more information. Also back by popular demand is the beer raffle donated by Golden Eagle.
Class Art Projects Due February 14
Contact Auction Chair Kimberly Bowman with questions or comments: 350-5305, kimberlybowman@sbcglobal.net.
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Nominating Committee Needs Your Suggestions
The PTA Nominating Committee is charged with the important task of submitting a slate of officers for the next school year. The committee will be chaired by Katherine Allen. Please contact her via email(katherine.allen@lrar.com) or phone (580-8174) with your ideas for President Elect, Treasurer Elect or Secretary. Along with Katherine, the Nominating Committee members are: Shelly Rayburn, Neal Lea, Sharon Denery, Conley Golden, Leslie Fisken, Kimberly Bowman.
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VIP = Very Important PreK Parents
Parking spaces on P Street in front of the school are reserved for Pre K parents who must walk their children to the classroom. There are precious few spaces, so please don't take one unless you have a Pre K child.
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National History Day Winners
Congratulations to Alana Duvall whose National History Day (NHD) project took first place in the fifth-grade competition at Forest Park. Alana's project along with the other top exhibits will compete in the NHD District 7 competition at UALR on February 25. This year's theme was Revolution, Reaction, and Reform. The top eight winners and their project topics are:
1st: Alana Duvall, The Tuskegee Airmen
2nd: Olivia Bacot, Pablo Picasso
3rd: Ann Riales Rayburn, Pickett's Charge
Honorable Mentions:
Ellis Golden, Jesse James
Ashley Suffridge, Tobacco
Parker Rushing, Stephen Spielberg
Natalie Fisken, Elvis Presley
Meredith Hatfield, Michael Jackson
Thanks to ETC teacher Jason Finney for introducing NHD to Forest Park and organizing this year's competition.
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 PTA Accolades
Teacher of the Year:
Cheryl Riley
Second-grade teacher, Cheryl Riley, was presented the Forest Park PTA Teacher of the Year award at Monday's monthly meeting. Mrs. Riley was selected for her unwavering dedication to students through exemplary teaching and a genuine concern for their success in and out of the classroom. She has also been nominated for the district and state Teacher of the Year awards. She is shown in the picture above with PTA President Sarah Cook (r) and parent Lauri Allison (l), who wrote a glowing nomination for Mrs. Riley.
Support Staff of the Year:
Homer Molden
Mr. Molden works tirelessly to keep things at Forest Park running smoothly. He is a vital member of the staff and a huge help to the PTA.
Honorary Arkansas PTA Lifetime Membership:
Cyndi Moore
Long-time Kindergarten teacher Cyndi Moore may have retired a few years ago, but she certainly hasn't forgotten Forest Park. She continues to be involved with the PTA through the 100-Year Anniversary celebration.
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