Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Informative Health Canada links for Parents
Now you can access a wide range of dependable, up-to-date information on all kinds of topics in one place at: www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids/. A Government of Canada web site that features key information from Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, Transport Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Public Safety Canada.
You will find information about toy safety, injury prevention, nutrition and care of infants, as well as the latest recalls and safety alerts. In addition to the website, tools such as a customized interactive booklet and a Facebook page are also available.
Visit the website regularly for news, information and advice about health and safety topics for your family!
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Information Sessions for Grade 6 Late French Immersion
School District 8 will hold information sessions for Grade 6 Late French Immersion for the 2011-12 school year. All sessions begin at 6:30 pm and are being held at:
Barnhill Middle School on March 14, 2011
Bayside Middle School and Princess Elizabeth School on March 15, 2011
River Valley Middle School on March 16, 2011
The snow date is March 17, 2011 should it become necessary to re-schedule any of the sessionsInformation Sessions for Grade 3 French Immersion
School District 8 will hold information sessions for Grade 3 French Immersion for the 2011-12 school year. All sessions begin at 6:30 pm and are being held at:
Westfield School and Millidgeville North School on February 28, 2011
Forest Hills School and Loch Lomond School on March 1, 2011
Havelock School on March 2, 2011
The snow date is March 3, 2011 should it become necessary to re-schedule any of the sessions.
Open Houses at School District 8 High Schools
School District 8 High Schools will hold information sessions and open houses for Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians.
The open house sessions will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm at the following schools:
Simonds High School and Harbour View High School on February 7, 2011
Saint Malachy’s Memorial High School on February 8, 2011
Saint John High School on February 9, 2011
The snow date is February 10, 2011 should it become necessary to re-schedule an open house.
Additional information on high school registration in School District 8 can be found in the 2011-12 High School Registration Handbook available on the School District 8 website.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Family Phys. Ed Night!
On February 2 from 6-8 p.m. FHS will be hosting our first ever Family Phys. Ed. Night! Parents and students, dig out your sneakers and come try a variety of physical activities using our scooters, Omnikin ball, rubber chickens, etc. We are devoting the month of February to physical activity and fitness so come join us in our kick off event. Also stay tuned for a calendar of activities that families can complete for a chance to win some great prizes!