Forestdale 2nd graders recently put the school's “family of learners” values into action by writing heartfelt letters of thanks and encouragement to Massachusetts veterans participating in today’s Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Their message emphasized “Welcome Home,” a particularly meaningful gesture for many veterans who did not receive the welcome they deserved when they returned from service. Through their words, our students had the opportunity to show gratitude, kindness, and respect to those who served our country.

The Honor Flight Network provides veterans with the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., and the memorials honoring their service and sacrifice. We are proud of our Forestdale students for helping make this experience a little more meaningful for these veterans and reminding them that, even generations later, we remember, we appreciate, and we say, “Welcome Home.”

Forestdale BOKS is a free before-school program inspired by Reebok's science-based BOKS programming. BOKS is an acronym for BUILD OUR KIDS' SUCCESS and we build that success through movement, music and play! 

The program incorporates functional movements and team building activities that help kick-start our day. The fall session of Forestdale BOKS is open to students in grades 1 & 2. Forestdale BOKS takes place in the Forestdale Gymnasium. The fall session starts 10/6/26 and runs until 11/26/26.

There will be a Monday/Wednesday session and Tuesday/Thursday session. We ask that

families only register for one session, due to large numbers of registration. 

Drop off is located at the same exterior doors used for parent pickup located by the gymnasium. The gym doors will open for drop off between 7:55 AM and 8:05 AM. Students will be dismissed to their classrooms or to the cafeteria for breakfast at 8:45 AM.

Here is the link to register: BOKS registration link