Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our Bunny Hop run/walk on Friday, April 3rd! Your participation helped make this event a meaningful and joyful experience for our students.

Congratulations to second graders Dylan Stanton and Caroline McKeen, who were the first girl and boy to cross the finish line at the Bunny Hop! They also accomplished the same result in December’s Jingle Jog. It’s wonderful to see students continuing to stay active, set goals, and enjoy these special school events.

Our seasonal run/walks, held on each of our three half days around Thanksgiving, winter holidays, and spring, are an important part of how we celebrate and promote student wellness. These events are designed to support both physical health and mental well-being, giving students opportunities to be active, have fun, and recharge in a positive environment.

Just as importantly, these events strengthen our school community. Seeing families and students come together to participate, encourage one another, and share in the experience is what makes these moments so special.

Please click the link to enjoy photos of the event: Bunny Hop 2026

As we enter the month of April, I will begin collaborating closely with our staff to thoughtfully plan class placements for our current kindergarten students moving into Grade 1 and our Grade 1 students moving into Grade 2.

Class placement is a comprehensive and intentional process. We carefully consider each child’s academic strengths, learning styles, and social-emotional needs to create balanced classroom communities where every student is positioned to thrive.

While we work with students each day, we recognize that families know their children best. Your insight is an important part of this process, and we value your perspective. Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below to share information that will help guide our decisions.

2026-2027 Student Information Sheet

We are excited to share that our Grade 2 students will be welcoming author Susan Verde to the Forestdale School on May 5th! Susan Verde is the author of many beloved children’s books that inspire mindfulness, kindness, and self-awareness. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect with a real author and deepen their love of reading.

Families have the option to pre-order books by Susan Verde through Titcomb’s Bookshop. To place an order, please click HERE. You will need to log in or create an account to complete your order. During checkout, you will be asked to provide your child’s school name, teacher’s name, student name, grade, and any personalization requests. Books will be signed by the author during her visit. If you are interested, be sure to submit your order by April 13th.

We look forward to this special literacy experience for our students!

This week the Cotuit Arts Bus will be visiting Forestdale School.

The Art Bus is a retrofitted school bus classroom that “pops-up” outdoors at local schools and community events to increase access to hands-on creative experiences.

From baseball to Bandstand, the Art Bus outreach program at Cotuit Center for the Arts is rocking and popping all over Cape Cod! Not only have over 5500 children, teens, and adults participated in programming in since 2021, but innumerable folks have enjoyed the bus in local parades, Cotuit Kettleers baseball games and other community events. At concerts and theatrical productions outside the art center.

Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will be visiting and crafting inside the bus.

Tuesday, April 7th will be Spring Picture Day at Forestdale School with Geskus Photography. This is a wonderful opportunity to capture your child’s growth and personality as we head into the spring season.