Forest Ridge Elementary PTA (FRES)

LAST CALL FOR ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASES!!! Get your carnival tickets by 3:00 pm today and save. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click this link to purchase.

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/frespta/events/0fd9522a4d

In the process of Spring cleaning? There are now two Planet Aid bins at FRES! For every pound of clothing, shoes, bedding, etc donated the FRES PTA earns $0.05.

The PTA Carnival is Saturday, May 30th from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This year’s carnival features inflatables from KapooKids, games, crafts, local business vendors, and more! Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Cake walk tickets are $1.00 each of 6 for $5.00. Only children ages 3 need tickets. https://www.givebacks.com/causes/frespta/events/0fd9522a4d

We need your help! Please sign up for a volunteer shift
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0A49ABAF2AA2F8C25-63768051-2026?useFullSite=false

Cake Walk Donations - Please donate your family's favorite cake or other dessert to our carnival cake walk. Items can be dropped off at the school on Friday 5/29 between 5:30 - 8:30 or Saturday 5/30 by 2:00.
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/8050849AAA82DA6F58-64172792-cake?useFullSite=false

Looking to plan an easy dinner? Visit Chick-fil-a on Johns Hopkins Road on June 2, 2026 from 6am to 10pm and a portion of your order total will go to the FRES PTA. Use code FRES2026.

Come out to Sweet Frog in Laurel on May 27th and help support the FRES PTA!

The last day to order your copy of the 2025-2026 FRES yearbook is fast approaching! May 17th is the last day to order. It is available for purchase here: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/forestridge

Attention Incoming Kindergarten Students and Parents! Please join us on either June 4th or July 28th from 6 to 7pm on the FRES playground for a “getting to know you” playdate.

Come out to Silver Diner in Columbia tonight (5/13) from 5pm to 8pm and help support the FRES PTA.

Congratulations to our FRES 5th Graders on an amazing Simulated Congressional Hearing. We're so proud of you!!!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - Day 5

Traveling the world one dessert at a time!

They say the way to the heart is through the belly, so today we’re celebrating our amazing teachers and staff with sweet treats from around the world. Thank you for all you do to make our school so special!

Thank you Vaccaro’s for your donation!

Thank you to our FRES families for all the donations this week! This week would not be a success without you!