BE A PART OF THE FAAMILY
Join us in events throughout the school year
Camp Out Movie Night: Bad Guys 2
FAAM Movie Night is October 29th. This year, the drive-in will be behind the school. Grab your blankets & lawn chairs and join us for a movie under the stars.
The chosen movie (as voted on by the students) is The Bad Guys 2.
Gates open at 5:00pm and the movie starts at 6:30pm
Ticket and food preorders will be open October 9-20.
3RD, 4TH & 5TH GRADE STEM NIGHT
3rd, 4th and 5th graders, you don’t want to miss this event. Join us for an exciting night of hands-on STEM fun with some of our local community partners! Students will rotate through four grade-level activities, so be sure to arrive on time to experience all four STEM adventures!
October 13th from 5:30-6:30pm
Read-a-thon 2026
FAAM Read-a-thon
Grab a Book. Hit the Trail.
Sep 20 - Oct 4
The FAAM Readathon is here! Forest Avenue students will read, raise money, earn prizes, and work together toward two big school-wide goals:
150,000 MINUTES READ
$60,000 RAISED
Funds raised through the Read-a-thon support the programs, experiences, resources, and school improvements made possible by the Forest Avenue PTA.
Grandparents Day 2026
Please register by clicking the link below, by Friday, September 4th.
Grandparents with students in multiple grades may attend only ONE session. All students will be allowed to attend the chosen session.
THURSDAY, Sept 10th Session times:
1st grade (11:00-11:30)2nd grade (11:45-12:15)
Kindergarten (12:30-1:00)
FRIDAY, Sept 11th Session times:
4th grade (11:00-11:30)
3rd grade (11:45-12:15)
5th grade (12:30-1:00)
Registration for Grandparents’ Day closed on Sep 4, 2026
FAAM Fling
A Fun-Filled Evening of Food, Friends & FAAMily!
It’s time for our favorite FAAMily FUNdraiser!
The FAAM Fling is a fun-filled night with carnival rides, inflatables, food, games, a live DJ, the Montgomery Zoo, and so much more!
To get the fun started, you can purchase the items below in advance by April 14th:
Pre-order wristbands ($12) & Fling Bling.
Wristbands are $15 at the gate for kids 4 and up & FREE for Adults!
How Can you Help?
We Are So Glad You Asked!
Volunteer: The Fling needs YOU! Just one hour of your time at the Fling is a HUGE help!
Donate Items: Please bring your items to school on Wednesday, April 8th.
PTA volunteers will collect items from the car rider line and bus entrance at morning drop-off.
Suggested donations by student grade level/teacher:
KINDERGARTEN
Allred/Thomas: Each student should bring one box of individual bags of chips.
Ausley/Olszewski/Donovn/Wannamaker: Each student should bring one large bag of individually wrapped candy (no chocolate) to be given out as prizes for games played at the Fling.
1st GRADE
All 1st grade students should bring 5 boxes of “movie theater” candy. Check Dollar Tree, Target, and Walmart for boxed candy such as Plain and Peanut M&Ms, Sour Patch Kids, Mike & Ikes, Sweetarts, Reese’s Pieces, Nerds, etc.
2nd GRADE
Arnold/Crittenden: Each student should bring 10 large Air Heads.
Hardin/Herron/Moles: Each student should bring 10 large Sour Straws.
Purvis: Each student should bring one 20-ct bag of Ring Pops.
3rd GRADE:
Cornwall/Crew: Each student should bring one 12 pack of Coke.
Davis/Gray: Each student should bring one case of 16oz bottled water.
4th GRADE:
Boston: Each student should bring one 12 pack of Coke.
Phillips: Each student should bring one 12 pack of Diet Coke.
Hale/Nall: Each student should bring one 12 pack of Sprite.
5th GRADE:
All 5th grade students should bring one bag of party favors for prizes. Check DollarTree, Target, and Walmart for party favors (balls, whistles, yo-yos, etc.). Also, Oriental Trading and Amazon are great online options for party favors.
Fling Donation Drop Off
Donate Items: Please bring your items to school on Wednesday, April 8th.
PTA volunteers will collect items from the car rider line and bus entrance at morning drop-off.
Suggested donations by student grade level/teacher:
KINDERGARTEN
Allred/Thomas: Each student should bring one box of individual bags of chips.
Ausley/Olszewski/Donovn/Wannamaker: Each student should bring one large bag of individually wrapped candy (no chocolate) to be given out as prizes for games played at the Fling.
1st GRADE
All 1st grade students should bring 5 boxes of “movie theater” candy. Check Dollar Tree, Target, and Walmart for boxed candy such as Plain and Peanut M&Ms, Sour Patch Kids, Mike & Ikes, Sweetarts, Reese’s Pieces, Nerds, etc.
2nd GRADE
Arnold/Crittenden: Each student should bring 10 large Air Heads.
Hardin/Herron/Moles: Each student should bring 10 large Sour Straws.
Purvis: Each student should bring one 20-ct bag of Ring Pops.
3rd GRADE:
Cornwall/Crew: Each student should bring one 12 pack of Coke.
Davis/Gray: Each student should bring one case of 16oz bottled water.
4th GRADE:
Boston: Each student should bring one 12 pack of Coke.
Phillips: Each student should bring one 12 pack of Diet Coke.
Hale/Nall: Each student should bring one 12 pack of Sprite.
5th GRADE:
All 5th grade students should bring one bag of party favors for prizes. Check DollarTree, Target, and Walmart for party favors (balls, whistles, yo-yos, etc.). Also, Oriental Trading and Amazon are great online options for party favors.
Kindergarten Open House 2026/2027
FAAM Kindergarten Open House
You're cordially invited to attend Forest Avenue Academic Magnet Kindergarten Open House
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
If your child will start kindergarten in the fall of 2026 we hope you will attend. At open house, you'll hear all about FAAM traditions and meet our principal, teachers, and current parents. You will also hear what happens on a typical day in FAAM kindergarten. While you learn all about what makes FAAM GREAT, your child will enjoy fun activities with our teachers! Registration for this event is limited to 1-2 parents/guardians and your prospective kindergarten student. Please use the QR code to register for this event.
Drive-in Movie Night
The children have voted and the winner is the original Space Jam movie!
Order your FAAM Drive-In family movie ticket (good for one car's entry), meal or snack packs, and a la carte food vouchers here!
GATES OPEN AT 5:00PM, MOVIE BEGINS AT 6:30PM (1.5 hr movie)
Don't delay! All food and ticket pre-orders must be placed by Monday, October 20. Tickets and food vouchers will be sent home in student backpacks no later than Oct 21.
****All pre-ordered food must be picked up by 7:00pm. Walk-up purchases at the event will be until supplies last!
Choose a Business or Friends & Family Sponsorship Level to show your support!
You may fill out the form & pay online or download the paper form and submit with a check to the Office. After your submission a PTA representative will reach out to you regarding your benefits.
Read-a-thon
This will be FAAM’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised will go towards revitalizing the courtyard into an outdoor learning space, painting upgrades, replacing the audio/visual equipment in the auditorium, the Accelerated Reader Program, and more!
Register Online for Read-a-thon by PledgeStar!
Click registration button below to go to: http://faam.pledgestar.com/
Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
Follow the instructions to register reader(s) and add family and friends.
The system will send pledge requests for you. You get notified each time a pledge is made, and you can track your pledge progress online!
Grandparents Day 2025
Please complete the paper sign-up form or digital form if you plan to attend and return by Friday, August 22nd. Grandparents with students in multiple grades are asked to attend only ONE session. All students will be allowed to attend the chosen session.
Background check Form must be turned in by August 25, 2025 (download below).
SESSION TIMES:
5th grade (9:00-9:45)4th grade (9:50-10:35)
Kindergarten (10:40-11:25)
1st grade (12:35-1:20)
2nd grade (1:25-2:10)
3rd grade (2:15-3:00)
Teacher Appreciation Week
We are collecting teacher raffle donations!
Teacher appreciation week is next week (May 5-9)!!
We are collecting donations all week for our big raffle where we try to give every teacher a gift at the teacher appreciation luncheon. Please send in your donations from local business or personal purchases. Donations can be small gifts, gift cards, etc. You may also donate monetarily with the button below.
Please submit all donations to the front office by this Friday, May 2.
Two Ways to Celebrate Our Teachers!
This Teacher Appreciation Week, students will have two special opportunities to show their love and gratitude:
Tuesday: Shower Your Teacher with Flowers!
Bring a small gift or token of appreciation for your classroom teacher. You can choose something from their Favorite Things list or Amazon wish list, pick a flower from your yard, or simply create a heartfelt card or drawing. Every little bit counts!
Thursday: Spoil Our Specialists!
Let’s not forget our amazing specialist teachers! Pick one or two to surprise with a small gift card, flower, note, or treat—anything to let them know how appreciated they are!
Click the button below to go our Teachers page to see teachers’ favorites lists.
FAAM FLING
A fun-filled evening with foo, friends, and faamily!
Carnival rides, inflatables, live DJ, Petting Zoo, Photo Booth, Food Turcks, Teacher dunk tank, & More!
5th Grade Auction
For more than 30 years, our fifth-grade teachers and their students have spent the school year participating in a classroom microeconomy. The students each play a role and earn micro money doing their jobs. At the end of the school year our teachers host this annual auction and give their students an opportunity to purchase something. Your donation will help make this years auction the best.
Drive-in Movie Night
Order your FAAM Drive-In family movie ticket (good for one car's entry), meal or snack packs, and a la carte food vouchers here!
GATES OPEN AT 5:00PM, MOVIE BEGINS AT 6:30PM (1.5 hr movie)
Don't delay! All food and ticket pre-orders must be placed by Monday, October 21, 2023. Tickets and food vouchers will be sent home in student backpacks no later than Oct 23.
****Pre-Orders must be picked up by and can only be guaranteed until 7:00pm. Walk-up purchases at the event will be until supplies last!
Choose a Business or Friends & Family Sponsorship Level to show your support!
You may fill out the form & pay online or download the paper form and submit with a check to the Office. After your submission a PTA representative will reach out to you regarding your benefits.
Grandparents’ Day
Please complete the sign-up form if you plan to attend and return by Friday, September 6th. Grandparents with students in multiple grades are asked to attend only one session. All students will be allowed to attend the chosen session.
SESSION TIMES:
5th grade: 9:15 - 10:00
4th grade: 10:05 - 10:50
Kindergarten: 10:55 - 11:40
3rd grade: 12:50 - 1:35
1st grade: 1:40 - 2:25
2nd grade: 2:30 - 3:15