Forest Hills News

Students learn about stem cells while raising funds

2011-06-06T14:07:00.000-03:00

http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/search/article/1412328

Gnomeo & Juliet

2011-06-03T11:52:00.002-03:00

Forest Hills Home & School Association Presents:

Gnomeo & Juliet

Thursday , June 9th @ 3:30
Forest Hills School Theatre

Admission: $3/person or $10/family

Popcorn: $1/bag Juice boxes: $0.5o/box

French Summer Camps

2011-05-20T11:21:00.000-03:00

CPF Summer Camp Rocks! It is definitely the summer camp of choice if you are looking for fun ways for your children to enjoy summer vacation and provide unique opportunities for them to learn and practice speaking French at the same time! Camps are located at various schools in District 8 throughout July and August and camp themes and activities vary week by week and fill up quickly. For more information please contact Kristina Vlamakis at kristina.vlamakis@mail.mcgill.ca or (506)633-2201.

Soap Box Derby

2011-05-16T07:44:00.002-03:00

We would like to thank our PALS at Canaport LNG for sponsoring a FHS car in the All-American Soap Box Derby being held at the Lily Lake Pavilion on May 27-28!! For more information about the deby please view the website at: www.nbsoapboxderby.ca

Vote for FHS!!

2011-05-12T09:05:00.000-03:00

Hi there !

On behalf of the Forest Hills School PSSC, I applied to be a part of the Enbridge Gas NB’s Fix it in 5 Program. During the first weeks in June, one project in each City in NB will be awarded a day of volunteer time and the resources needed to complete the project (up to $3500). Projects are intended to benefit the community, and so I applied to see if we could get some resources in place to work on the “curb appeal” of the school as discussed at recent PSSC meetings.

The link is below and you can vote EVERY DAY. You have to select Saint John, and scroll down to the project entitled “Proud to be Forest Hills Falcons”.

Please do so, and pass along the link to everyone you know. Our school needs to better say “Welcome to Forest Hills School. You’re going to love it here !” That is something that all of the staff and students project inside the building, but it’s not readily apparent from the front door so I thought it would be a good fit for this Program.

Thanks !

Wendy Papadopoulos

LINK TO VOTE :

http://fixitnb.ca/#

Drive One 4UR Community at Downey Ford

2011-05-03T09:07:00.000-03:00

Downey Ford and Ford Canada are pleased to support our PALS Schools in a fundraiser taking place on Saturday May 7. McAllister Place (one of our PALS) is pleased to provide the venue for this fun-filled event. The following are the “facts” as we get ready for the event!

· When?

o Saturday May 7

o 9 am-3pm

· Where?

o McAllister Place Mall (across from Downey Ford)

· What?

o Test drive one of the new Ford vehicles on site and Ford Canada will donate $20.00 to our PALS schools and Downey Ford will donate another $20.00 to our PALS Schools!

o Drivers must be 21 years of age with valid license

o Only 1 test drive per household

o There will be a suggested route to drive

· And for fun!

o BBQ of hotdogs and hamburgers and pop (no cost – donation to PALS)

o Exterior Car Wash on site (no cost – donation to PALS)

Come support your local PALS School and have fun doing it!!!

Girls Summer Basketball Camp 2011

2011-04-15T08:58:00.000-03:00

August 8 to August 12

For girls entering grades 2 to 5

August 15 to August 19

For girls entering grades 6 to 9

Saint Malachy’s High School Gym

Call Lynn @ 635-6918 for Camp details

or email lynn.robertson@nbed.nb.ca

Healthy Snack Calendar by Mrs. Blanchard's class

2011-04-06T11:38:00.002-03:00

Check out our calendar to get some nutritious snack ideas to pack in your children's lunches!

	~ April 2011 ~
					1 Strawberries and cheddar cheese	2
3	4 Blueberries in yogurt and granola	5 Celery with peanut butter and raisins	6 Strawberry muffin	7 Carrots and cucumbers with ranch dressing	8 Soda crackers with Swiss cheese	9
10	11 Apple slices with peanut butter	12 Raisins in apple sauce	13 Apples with cinnamon	14 Broccoli with cheese slices	15 Yogurt and bananas	16
17	18 Grapes and mozzarella cheese	19 Bananas with peanut butter	20 Apple covered in peanut butter or honey and then rolled in raisins	21 Sliced baguette topped with cheese or bruschetta	22 Fruit or vegetarian pizza on an English muffin	23
24	25 Tortilla roll with Nutella and bananas	26 Cinnamon apple toast or pita	27 Blueberries and apple slices	28 Fruit salad	29 Fruit smoothie	30

~ April 2011 ~

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Strawberries and cheddar cheese

Blueberries in yogurt and granola

Celery with peanut butter and raisins

Strawberry muffin

Carrots and cucumbers with ranch dressing

Soda crackers with Swiss cheese

Apple slices with peanut butter

Raisins in apple sauce

Apples with cinnamon

Broccoli with cheese slices

Yogurt and bananas

Grapes and mozzarella cheese

Bananas with peanut butter

Apple covered in peanut butter or honey and then rolled in raisins

Sliced baguette topped with cheese or bruschetta

Fruit or vegetarian pizza on an English muffin

Tortilla roll with Nutella and bananas

Cinnamon apple toast or pita

Blueberries and apple slices

Fruit salad

Fruit smoothie

District Science Fair

2011-03-30T19:36:00.002-03:00

Congratulations to Hannah Ingalls for her 2nd place finish in the Health Sciences category for her project "La conduite catastrophique" Also, a big THANK YOU to all FHS middle school students who represented at the 2011 District Science Fair. We are very proud of all of your accomplishments!

Home & School

2011-03-30T08:53:00.003-03:00

Home & School Meeting Wednesday March 30th 7:00pm Middle School Library All Welcome

Family Phys Ed. Night

2011-03-26T23:20:00.000-03:00

Family Phys. Ed. Night- Thank you to all who participated in our first ever Family Phys. Ed. Night. It was a great success! Approximately 150 individuals took part and it was great to see so many parents actively playing with their children. Special thanks to all our sponsors who donated items for our silent auction and to the Home and School for making a cash donation. A list of our sponsors is found belos. Close to $800 was raised which is being used to purchase wellness prizes for our students and new equipment for our Phys. Ed. classes. If anyone has any feedback regarding this evening, please feel free to contact Mr. Tobin or Miss Parsons as we would like to make this an annual event.

Sponsors: Forest Hills Home and School, Saint John YMCA-YWCA, Day Tripping at Rockwood Park, Saint John Sea Dogs, Saint John Mill Rats, The Box Sporting Goods, Doiron Sports Excellence, Alex Coffin's Fitness Shop, Saint John Bowlarama, NB Physical Education Society

YWCA-YMCA Open House

2011-03-23T20:57:00.001-03:00

Wednesday, April 27^th

6pm-8pm

Forest Glen Community Centre

Please join us for an opportunity to learn about

our programs, meet some of the staff and

tour our facilities.

Day Camp and Camp Glenburn brochures will be

available. Our staff will answer your questions regarding the 50+ camps being offered this

summer and other programs at the

community centre.

For more information, please contact

Steve Ewart

(506) 646-2102

youth@saintjohny.com

Home & School

2011-03-01T10:51:00.001-04:00

Home & School Meeting

March 2nd Wednesday @ 7:00pm

Middle School Library

All Welcome

March Book Fair

2011-02-28T10:54:00.000-04:00

Spring is almost here and it’s time for another Scholastic Book Fair at Forest Hills Elem. Library. Dates and times are listed below.

Wed., Mar. 16 – 9:00-3:30

Thur., Mar. 17 – 9:00-3:30

*and 4:30-7:30 (Parent-Teacher interviews)

Fri., Mar. 18 – 1:00-3:00 (Parent-Teacher interviews)

Please support our Book Fair. Profits will be used to purchase new books for the library, CD’s and 6 packs of books for listening centers, guided reading books and teacher resources. The school earns 50%-60% in free books on net sales. Our sales goal is $3000.

Students will be able to purchase books, posters, and novelty items during their scheduled class visits and also during noon hour on Wed. and Thur. The average price per book is $5.00. *If you prefer that your child purchase a book instead of a poster or pencils, erasers etc., please make sure he/she is aware of that. Copies of books and posters that have sold out must be paid for and back-ordered. Back-orders should arrive by Wed., Mar. 23.

Movie: DESPICABLE ME

2011-02-24T15:06:00.002-04:00

Forest Hills Home & School Association Presents:
DESPICABLE ME

Thursday March 3rd @ 3:30pm Forest Hills School Theatre

Admission: $3/person or $10/family

Popcorn: $1/bag Juice boxes: $0.50/box

Home & School

2011-01-31T08:09:00.002-04:00

Home & School Meeting Tuesday Feb.1st at 7:00 pm in Middle School Library.

Informative Health Canada links for Parents

2011-01-30T18:48:00.000-04:00

What’s the healthiest diet for your child? Is the car seat you bought right for your vehicle? How important are vaccinations in protecting children from disease?

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!

Health Canada Atlantic Santé Canada Atlantique
www.healthcanada.gc.ca www.santecanada.gc.ca
Your health and safety...our priority Votre santé et votre sécurité...notre priorité

Information Sessions for Grade 6 Late French Immersion

2011-01-24T17:43:00.001-04:00

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 sessions

Information Sessions for Grade 3 French Immersion

2011-01-24T17:42:00.000-04:00

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

2011-01-24T17:41:00.000-04:00

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.

Family Phys. Ed Night!

2011-01-20T12:04:00.000-04:00

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!

Celebrating FHS on the CBC Evening News

2010-12-23T11:29:00.004-04:00

Our Grade 8 students were featured in a piece on the CBC news for their amazing work with a Project Based Learning process they completed. They had worked on a solution to the Glen Falls Flooding problem in groups and intergrated curriculum outcomes from Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Math. This is an excellent example of an engaging learning experience consistent with 21 Century Skills. Please see link below for the video clip, you must choose the "Live Stream New Brunswick December 22nd" the piece about FHS starts at the 9:21 minute mark. We do not know for how long this will be on the website.

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Local_News/NB/1317906492/ID=1706779072

Raffle Winner

2010-12-21T16:15:00.003-04:00

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Tom Davidson was the winner of our Christmas Basket Raffle.

Thursday Dismissal

2010-12-21T16:13:00.002-04:00

Dismissal for K - 8 at Forest Hills School will be at 12:00 on Thursday, December 23rd. Have a wonderful holidays and we look forward to a great new year.

Home & School

2010-12-01T08:07:00.003-04:00

Home & School Meeting

Wednesday December 1

Middle School Library

7:00 pm

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

2010-11-30T22:57:00.003-04:00

Are you interested in helping make your neighborhood a safer place for you and your children?

Are you interested in helping organize a Community Christmas party for you and your children?

If yes, please join the East Side Motivators resident group on .

Monday, December 6, 2010 from 6-7pm located at 14 Reading Crescent.

For more information please contact Rick or Sheri Stagg (residents) at 693-6339; Alicia Penny(resident) at 652-1066; or Penni Eisenhauer (Vibrant Communities) at southendassistant@gmail.com

You can make a difference in a child's life by volunteering just 1.5 hours of your time!

2010-11-23T21:51:00.003-04:00

Forest Hills School is looking for volunteers to become mentors in the Kids Now program. Training and resources are all provided through the program. For more information click on the link and visit "coaches corner". This is a great way to get involved and to make a difference. If you are interested please call FHS principal Mark Blucher at 658-5338. http://www.kidsnowcanada.org/

ATTENTION PARENTS IN KINDERGARTEN: NEW IMMUNIZATION STANDARDS

2010-11-23T21:24:00.003-04:00

The immunizations required for school entry in New Brunswick have changed with the new NB Health Act.

The updated requirements reflect the current immunization schedule in NB for children, most children have been receiving all recommended immunizations but they were not required for school entry until now.

In most cases the kindergarten records are missing the preschool booster (due at 4 years of age which is probably after the school registration date last October when the records were collected). Kindergarten parents are asked to provide the school with an updated immunization record including the preschool booster in the next few weeks.

Please consult the link below for the current immunization schedule for children:

http://www.gnb.ca/0053/public_health/pdf/immunization/Imms%20Schedule%20updated%201Jul2010Eng.pdf

Parents can call Debbie Bowes, School Immunization Coordinator for any questions or to schedule an appointment for their child's preschool booster: 658-2285 or Sussex- 432-2003 & Hampton- 1-800-545-8008 .

Christmas Movie

2010-11-23T09:33:00.003-04:00

Forest Hills Home & School Association Presents:

PHINEAS AND FERB, A VERY PERRY CHRISTMAS

Thursday, Dec 2nd @ 3:30pm, Forest Hils School Theatre
Admission: $3/person or $10/family

Popcorn: $1/bag Juice boxes: $0.50/box

Everyone in attendance has a chance to win a DVD of the movie

K-5 Christmas Concert

2010-11-22T21:35:00.003-04:00

Forest Hills School is proud to present our annual Christmas concerts on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, AT 9:30 a.m. 11:10 a.m. AND 1:10 p.m. Each performance will consist of different classes so please see the times below to determine when your child will be performing.

9:30 -Ms. Shaw, Ms. Young, Mrs. Roy, Mme. Ruth, Mrs. O'Blenes and Mme. Vicki

11:10-Mrs. Blucher, Mr. Fequet,Mrs. Hayes, Mme. Josslyn, Mrs. Dunlop , Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Greer

1:10- Mrs. Vincent, Mrs. Weber,Mrs. Blanchard, M. Cochrane, Mme. Rachel

**Please note: THIS IS NOT THE ORDER OF APPEARANCE.

Food Drive

2010-11-09T09:18:00.002-04:00

Forest Hills School will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for our local food bank. Items will be collected daily up until Firday, November 19th. Students are asked to place their donations in the box found in their homeroom class. Thank you!!

Home & School

2010-11-08T08:32:00.002-04:00

Home & School Meeting this Tuesday November 9th at 7:00 pm in Middle School Library.

2010-11-02T11:56:00.000-03:00

Canadian Parents for French

and

Aliant Pioneers present

LIBRAIRIE LA GRANDE OURSE

The Largest French Book Fair in Southern New Brunswick

When: Thursday, November 18^th & Friday, November 19^th

Where: Island View Lions Community Center

5 Market Street, Quispamsis (behind the Co-Op)

Time: Thursday 18^th (9am-9pm); Friday 19^th (9am-5pm)

For more information, contact Tina Doiron-Wilson: 849-6862 or tmdw@nb.sympatico.ca

Halloween Literacy - Spook Trail

2010-10-25T21:22:00.000-03:00

On Wednesday, October 27th, the teachers and administration of Forest Hills School invite your family to an evening of fun filled reading and web site activities. Our theme is Halloween and we invite you to return to school in your Halloween Costumes or Halloween colors for a Fun Session of Reading and Literacy and visit our Spook House!

Wear your Halloween Costume or Halloween Colors!

What? Come to enjoy stories. Teachers will model different reading strategies for parents, guardians and grandparents. Enjoy a web site session which you can have access to at home. These games and stories will reinforce grade level skills and give you ideas for helping your child with daily work. Have fun in our Spook House!

When? Wednesday, October 28th. 6:00-7:00pm

Where? Forest Hills School. Please use the two Elementary doors leading in from the front and back parking lot. Please don’t use the Office door.

Why? To promote family literacy, and to share learning with your child in a new way.

Pictures: We will have a set up where you can have your picture taken. They will be $3.00 each to be paid that evening.

If possible please bring a food item for our local food bank. Thank you!

Upcoming Hockey Practice Infor

2010-10-22T16:09:00.002-03:00

Please Note: Both Elementary Hockey Teams Practice together. All practices below are at 8:15 - 9:15 am at the Belyea Arena

Oct. 24 - Elementary
Oct. 31 - Middle School
Nov. 7 - Elementary
Nov. 14 - Middle School
Nov. 21 - Elementary
Nov. 28 - Middle School

Please bookmark the hockey team website in your favorites: http://falconsfever.webs.com

Invitation to meet Alexandra Cousteau

2010-10-12T19:21:00.000-03:00

On Saturday, October 23^rd, the N.B Museum in partnership with ACAP Saint John will host a public engagement featuring Alexandra Cousteau &her Expedition Blue Planet. This free, one time public event will take place from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Come out and meet the internationally renowned environmental advocate and her team, while on their Saint John stop of the Expedition Blue Planet2010 tour. Saint John is one of only 6 communitiesin Canada selected by Alexandra for this tour, andwill be their last stop inCanada. The Expedition Blue Planet team will be available to field questions and discuss issues with the general public. This is a great interactive learning experience, and opportunity to get informed on water issues facing us today and in the future.

The expedition Blue Planet team has partnered with National Geographic to travel across North America on a five-month interactive exploration of critical water issues. This initiative was started in 2008 by Alexandra Cousteau to engage individuals around the world through telling the story of our water planet. The expeditions show the interconnectivity of water and what we must do to protect our most valuable resource. On Saturday, October 23rd, Alexandra Cousteau and her team will be in Saint John to highlight and support the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative, and document its contribution to our global water system.

2nd Annual Arts & Craft Sale

2010-10-12T15:38:00.003-03:00

Forest Hills School will be holding its 2nd Annual Arts & Craft Sale on Saturday, November 6th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The Home & School will be running a canteen during the event and we need your help.
Volunteers are needed to make food to sell in the canteen . Some ideas: homemade soup, sandwiches, subs , wraps, muffins or other individual baked items. If you are able to provide any of these items please let me know.
Also volunteers are also needed to help during the day of the event and also for set up and clean up. Please let me know how you can help and the times you are available to work.

Thanking you in advance.

Joanne Masson
President, Forest Hills Home & School Association
696-6246

Home & School

2010-10-12T14:54:00.002-03:00

Home & School meeting this Wednesday Oct.13th in Middle School Library. Start time 7pm. Items on the agenda: elections, Christmas Craft Fair, raffle update and next movie day. For additional items to be discussed please contact Joanne Masson.

Joanne Masson
President, Forest Hills Home & School

2010-10-06T20:22:00.000-03:00

Change Your Life...and Someone Else’s

If you knew donating just 1.5 hours of the 168 you have available per week

could change 10 kids lives forever, would you do it?

Here’s your opportunity. When you volunteer as a kids.now coach-mentor, you become a positive

influence during a critical developmental period in a kid’s life. It’s a time when kids make choices that can change the course of their lives forever. A major US study found that young people with mentors are:

• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to begin using alcohol

• 52% less likely to skip school and more confident in their performance in school work

• able to get along better with their families

Now here’s the best part: As a coach-mentor you’ll improve your life too! Research confirms that people gain a multitude of skills from volunteering, including enhanced interpersonal skills and improved ability to understand people, motivate others, and deal with difficult situations. In fact, kids.now coaches often confirm they apply the skills they developed through the program to their daily lives.

Do you have what it takes? Are you:

• Fun and enthusiastic?

• Able to relate to kids?

• Open to other cultures and diversity?

• At least 21 years old?

• Committed to making a positive difference in kids’ lives?

• Interested in developing new skills that could improve your

own life?

If you answered “yes” to the above, then kids.now is the right choice for you.

What’s involved?

• One six-hour training session with other coach-mentors

• Weekly 1.5 hour sessions for 12 weeks (fall or spring programs)

• Half-hour prep time each week for 12 weeks

Convinced? Great! Here’s how you sign-up:

• Complete and submit the online application at

kidsnowcanada.org/be-a-coach

• Pass a personal reference check and a police check

• Attend a personal interview with a kids.now program manager

For more information: Visit Coaches’ Corner at kidsnowcanada.org

or contact: Len Riendeau, Program Manager – New Brunswick

Email: lriendeau@kidsnowcanada.org or Tel: 506.636.0178

District 8 Kindergarten Registration

2010-10-04T22:16:00.002-03:00

Are you 4? We're having a party and you're invited! If you live in District 8 and will be attending kindergarten in 2011 please come and register on Tursday October 14th at Just Play from 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. (Event is free for 4 year olds, regular admission applies to siblings. ) You can sign up now by emailing areyoufour@gmail.com and you will receive updates and information. Please be sure to bring your birth certificate and immunization records and don't forget your socks!!

Hockey Registrations

2010-09-30T11:58:00.001-03:00

Reminder - Hockey registrations are due by October 6th.

Kindergarten Registration Week

2010-09-27T20:26:00.002-03:00

Kindergarten 2011-12 Registration week is Oct 12 - 15th. Please register at your neighbourhood school during regular school hours. There will be an evening session at School District 8 Office on Oct. 13 from 4pm - 8pm.

Influenza Vaccine for Children

2010-09-27T14:10:00.002-03:00

This fall, the province of New Brunswick is offering free seasonal influenza vaccine to all children from 6 months to 18 years of age. Children under the age of 5 are at risk for more complications from influenza disease. Influenza disease spreads quickly among school-age children and they will pass it on to other family members and friends.

Stay Healthy! Make a flu shot appointment today with:
1) Your family doctor
2) VON, 635-1530
3) Some pharmacists are offering flu shots for anyone eligible who is 6 years of age and older - Please check with your local pharmacy
4) Public Health for children 6months to 5 years of age - call your local Public Health office for an appointment

Fore more information visit http://resources.cpha.ca/CCIAP/data/176e.pdf

Fundraiser in October

2010-09-27T14:01:00.004-03:00

The Forest Hills Home and School Association will soon be fundraising to purshcase a new sound system for our school theatre. Within our school, the theatre is used for many different activities and also creates rental revenue for our school.
We are selling tickets on a $500 Canadian Tire Gift card. The tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The Gift card will be drawn October 28th. A $100 Canadian Tire Gift Card will also go to the student who sells the most tickets. In addition every child who sells any tickets will have their name put in for a draw for 1 of 3 Canadian Tire Gift Cards.
Every student will receive 1 book of 10 tickets to bring home. All monies and unused tickets should be returned to homeroom teachers. Additional tickets can be provided up until October 22nd by contacting the Forest Hills Home and School Association.

Terry Fox Walk at FHS

2010-09-27T13:57:00.002-03:00

Grades K-8 will be participating in a Terry Fox walk on Thursday, September 30th in support of the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research. Our goal is to raise $750 - approxiametly $1 for every student and staff at Forest Hills. Donations of any amount are kindly appreciated. www.terryfox.org

Neighborhood Yard Sale

2010-09-21T14:41:00.002-03:00

When: Saturday , September 25, 2010
Where: Parking Lot of 14 Reading Crescent (location subject to change)
Time: 8am-1pm (Table & Chair can be set-up between 7am-8am)

Please contact Rick 693-6339 or Kimberly 214-1363 for more details

Sibshops

2010-09-13T13:38:00.002-03:00

Sibshops are community-based ,peer support programs for the brothers and sisters of children with special needs. This 6 week program begins September 28th from 6:30-8pm at Glen Falls School. Contact Jill.roberts@horizonnb.ca or call (506)632-5552 for further information.

Open House

2010-09-13T12:10:00.002-03:00

Forest Hills School Open House will be September 20th, Monday from 6:30-7:30 in the theatre.There are several openings for the PSSC ( Parent School Support Committee).Interested parents can submit nominations to the school principal or from the floor at the Open House. There is also an information session for parents of current Grade 3 FI students on the same day , September 20th from 5:30- 6:30 in the theatre.

School Supply Lists 2010-2011

2010-06-23T12:18:00.003-03:00

Please be advised that our school supply lists for 2010-2011 are posted on our school website. Simply go to the "Homework" tab on our homepage and select the grade level your child will be in next fall for their list. Lists will also be on file at Staples and at the School District 8 Office (658-5330).

Gulu Walk 2010

2010-06-07T13:55:00.005-03:00

We are please to celebrate our 2010 Gulu Walk event that took place Friday, June 4th. Younger students walked in the afternoon while many of our older students participated in the evening event and walked 8km to raise awareness and money to support youth initiatives in Uganda. This year we raised over 800 dollars. See Telegraph Journal link below:

http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/gallery/1083401,513517

Mrs. Dunlop's Grade 3 Class Wins Contest

2010-05-17T12:04:00.002-03:00

We are please to annoucement that Mrs. Dunlop's class has won the Reading is Cool Contest sponsored by Country Inn and Suites and Canwest Raise A Reader Program. As the contest winners the school will recieve an award of $1000 to support our school library. We would like to thank the students for their hard work and Mrs. Dunlop for encouraging their participation in this initiative.

Forest Hills Students Excel at District Heritage Fair

2010-05-13T20:36:00.002-03:00

Forest Hills School is please to acknowledge and congratulate several of our students who where recognized at School District 8's Regional Heritage Fair which told place at the New Brunswick Museum.

Grade 6
2nd Place - Ben Campbell “Le grand feu de Saint John”

Grade 7
1st Place Rachel Milne “Trivia Game of Saint John”
3rd Place Matthew Fudge “Lord Beaverbrook Arena”

Grade 8
3rd Place Danielle Hewitt & Machaela Kincade “L’Acadie”

Also, Emmy Keddy "Fire in Minto" recieved the Nancy Award (sponsored by the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women)

We are so proud of your accomplishments and want thank all those who participated in this event.

Family Literacy Night

2010-04-16T13:56:00.003-03:00

Forest Hills School will be hosting a Family Literacy Night on Thursday, April 22 from 6:00pm until 7:30pm for K-5. Please bring the family out and share in our love of literacy.

Environment Week Activities April 19 - 23

2010-04-16T09:40:00.002-03:00

Monday - Blue and Green Day. Students and Staff are encourage to wear Blue and Green. There will be a face painting booth set up at noon.

Tuesday - Fundraising for the Animal Rescue League. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to school and give a donation.

Wednesday - Garbage less Wednesday. Students and Staff are encouraged to bring recyclable lunch and snack items to school.

Thursday - Earth Day/Lights Out Canada - Schools across Canada will be turning off the lights to raise awareness about climate change.

Friday - School/Community Clean Up - Students and Staff will join together to clean up our school. There will also be a presentation by the Atlantic Coastal Action Plan during the grade level assemblies.

Student Led Conferences

2010-04-06T12:52:00.001-03:00

Student Led Conferences take place this week on Wednesday, April 7th from 4 - 7pm and on Friday, April 9th from 1-3pm. Please contact your child's teacher to arrange for an appointmenet. See you then.

Grade 6 Registration

2010-02-26T12:11:00.003-04:00

Registration Forms and Information sheets will be sent home with ALL Grade 5 students on Monday, March 8th, 2010. All students must register for Grade 6 (English, Late Immersion or continuing in Early Immersion). The Deadline for returning registration forms is the morning of Friday, March 26th.

An Information session for Late Immersion will be held at Bayside Middle School on Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 pm (Snow Date is March 16th - same time and location).

Forest Hills School Recieves Award

2010-02-15T22:15:00.003-04:00

Mrs. J. O'Blenes and Mlle. K. Brodhagen will recieve Provincial Award for their work with the Senior and Junior Spirit Leaders on Wednesday, February 17 at a ceremony in Fredericton at the New Brunswick Lieutenant Governor's Estate. The New Brunswick Association for Community Living has recognized the teachers and students for their commitment to promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity through various initiatives at the school. We are very pround of their efforts.

Looking for Lotto Board Contest Winner

2010-02-15T10:30:00.002-04:00

The winner of a fundraiser from the City and District Basketball Lotto Board Draw was ticket number #0730317. If you have this number, please contact Mr. Paul Hickey at Forest Hills School (658-5338).

Snow Dogs

2010-02-11T12:21:00.001-04:00

Forest Hills Home & School Association Presents:
Snow Dogs
Thursday, Feb. 18th @ 3:30pm
Forest Hills School Theatre
Admission: $3/person or $10/family

Popcorn: $1/bag Juice :$0.50/box

Snow date: Thursday, March 18th @ 3:30

Literacy Night/Pajama Jam

2010-02-09T08:50:00.003-04:00

Literacy night will be held Thursday February 11th from 6:00- 7:30 pm. The theme for this evening is Valentine's Day and students from K-5 can wear their pajamas. Stories, games and crafts are just some of the activities planned . All are welcomed to celebrate literacy at FHS. Treats and door prizes.

Grade 3 Registration for Fall 2010

2010-02-08T20:52:00.003-04:00

Grade 3 Registration Forms will be sent home this week with all students in Grade 2. Please complete and return to your child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible. This information is critical for the District to determine sites for the Early French Immersion Program (entry at Grade 3) and the number for English Prime classrooms required at each school. Deadline for returning forms is February 26th.

High School Registration

2010-02-05T19:39:00.001-04:00

Please see below for important dates regarding High School Registration and Open Houses.

DATES AND DEADLINES FOR

SEPTEMBER 2010 REGISTRATION

February 5, 2010 High School Registration Forms will be distributed to grade 8 students by their homeroom teacher.

February 26, 2010(Noon) Deadline for completed registration forms to be returned to the student‟s homeroom teacher.

OPEN HOUSES:

February 08, 2010 Simonds High School

February 08, 2010 Harbour View High School

February 09, 2010 Saint Malachy‟s Memorial High School

February 10, 2010 Saint John High School

February 11, 2010 Snow Da

Fundraiser for Hockey

2010-02-01T21:01:00.001-04:00

Dear Parents,

We would like to inform you of a few upcoming events that have been organize by our volunteer hockey fund raising committee. This group of parents and coaches have come together, with your children in mind, to insure the longevity of our Forest Hills Hockey Program.

On Feb 20, 2010 at Kacey's Pub, there will be a Steak & Stein followed by an auction that same evening. This event will start at 6:00 PM. Tickets are limited and are being sold through our forest hills hockey coaches to our hockey parents first. They will become available to everyone after February 6, 2010. The tickets are $17.00 each and include your meal and beverage as well as admittance to the event. If you have and item or can get an item for this auction please let us know at our upcoming fund raising meeting, listed below as Feb. 4th, 2010

On February 28, 2010, Kevin Beshara (Parent from Sr. team 1) will be hosting a poker tournament at Jakes Steakhouse & Pub. These tickets are being sold on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are $25.00 with a second buy in at $20.00. If you require further information regarding this event please call Mr. Beshara at 658-0619 during the evening hours.

If you would like to be kept up to date with our hockey program or wish to help out with an event or donation, please come to our next regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday evening February 4th, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the middle school library. (in the event of a snow storm this meeting will be rescheduled for Monday February 8th @ 6:30PM in the same location)

Hockey events can not continue without the support of its parents.

Thank you

Tutoring for French Immersion

2010-01-15T14:34:00.002-04:00

January 19 Tuesday Grade 3 Gobeil/McLaughlin
January 21 Thursday Grade 4 Moreau
January 26 Tuesday Grade 5 Hicks
January 28 Thursday Grade 6 Walsh
February 2 Tuesday Grade 7 Ross/Mannette
February 4 Thursday Grade 3 Gobeil/McLaughlin
February 9 Tuesday Grade 4 Moreau
February 11 Thursday Grade 5 Hicks
February 16 Tuesday Grade 6 Walsh
February 18 Thursday Grade 7 Ross/Mannette
February 23 Tuesday Grade 3 Gobeil/McLaughlin
February 25 Thursday Grade 4 Moreau

3:30-4:30 Tutor: Oumar Dicko

Tutoring

2010-01-13T19:20:00.002-04:00

Tutoring will begin Monday January 18th and will occur every Monday until February 22nd.

Dates: January 18th, 25th
February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd
Grades K-2 2:25-3:25 in the elementary library. Parents must pick up their child at 3:25.
Grades 3-5 3:30- 4:30 in the elementary library. Students must have a drive arranged or walk home at 4:30.
Grades 6-8 3:30-4:30 in the middle school library. Students nust have a drive arranged or walk home at 4:30.

For further information please contact Mrs. MacLennan or the school 658-5338

Tutoring for French Immersion classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Schedule for FI classes will be posted on Friday January 15th.

Home & School

2010-01-06T07:59:00.003-04:00

Our next Home & School meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 13th at 7:00pm in the Middle School Library.
Parents, Grandparents and community members are all welcome. Even if you have never attended a meeting, we value everyone's opinions and ideas.
Hope to see everyone there!
Thank you!
Joanne Masson

Joanne Masson

Forest Hills Sports Field Annoucement

2009-12-14T12:10:00.000-04:00

Recreation: ACOA comes through with needed final third of funding to repair Forest Hills facility
TELEGRAPH-JOURNAL
SAINT JOHN - Wendy Papadopoulos used to walk by the decrepit Forest Hills field with her two children and wonder how it could go to waste.

Wendy Papadopoulos, with her daughter, Mary, beside her and Mary’s friends, sisters Amy and Natalie Walker, at the Forest Hills field.
"I saw a field that could otherwise be used by the kids in the neighbourhood and it's all fenced in and not safe," she said.
As a member of the parent school support committee at Forest Hills school on the east side, she thought there might be a way she could make a difference.
"I picked up a ball that several different people had been running with over the past 10 years," she said.
And after a year of meetings and negotiations, Papadopoulos finally got the call she was waiting for on Wednesday afternoon.
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency told her it would cover a third of construction costs to repair the old field this spring.
"It's really great news," she said. "It's a big project and an important project for our neighbourhood."
It could cost around $800,000 to repair the field, with the province paying for a third and the City of Saint John and School District 8 covering the rest.
The field was rebuilt for the Canada Games in 1985 but by 1998, sinkholes started to appear, which made it dangerous for sports and activities. The field has been closed because it is unsafe.
"This field has been on people's radar for a long time," Papadopoulos said.
But it has been difficult to get all levels of government together to find a solution.
The field is owned by the province but sits on school board land and is used by city groups.
Over time, the sinkholes have only worsened, said Roly MacIntyre, MLA for Saint John East.
The field was built around wood pylons contaminated with creosote, he said.
"What's starting to happen is the soil is starting to work its way around the old pylons," MacIntyre said, adding the Department of the Environment had to be engaged to deal with soil issues.
"It's an awful mess to have around the school," he said.
But, "we're going to build the field for the kids, no matter what. A promise is a promise."
He expects a call for tenders to go out within the next three weeks.
The field has also been a major priority for Coun. Bruce Court, who represents the city's east ward.
"I'm glad to see it's going to come about," he said Wednesday. "It'll be a benefit for all the kids in east Saint John."
Papadopoulos said the closed-off field was highlighted as a priority in Senator John Wallace's recreation report released four years ago.
There were times she thought the project would never happen, but perseverance has paid off, she said Wednesday, after hearing the news.
"I think it's just a healthier community if you can just finish your supper and walk over to the field," she said.
"Everybody needs to do what they can to do their best to make their community a better place to live.

District Math Olympics Representatives

2009-12-14T12:02:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to our elementary and middle school math olympic teams that place 1st at our school event and went on to represent Forest Hills at the District Math Olympics.

Welcome To Kindergarten Event

2009-11-30T09:28:00.002-04:00

Our Welcome To Kindergarten Event takes place this Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 from 2:30 - 4:00 in our Elementary Library. This event is for parents and their child registered for Kindergarten at Forest Hills School for the 2010-2011 school year. Children will have the opportunity to meet teachers and experience a taste of what Kindergarten will be like. See you there!

Family Literacy Night

2009-11-26T12:14:00.003-04:00

Family Literacy Night at Forest Hills School

Christmas Theme

Role playing , crafts, stories

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

6:00- 7:30pm

Wear your Christmas bonnet or cool hat

Bring your Christmas Stocking

No cost so all come and enjoy!!

Forest Hills School Hockey Team Website

2009-11-25T09:33:00.002-04:00

Our school hockey team now has a website that features information about the teams. You can view the website by going to our "extra -curricular" tab and selecting "athletics". Under the the Hockey heading is a link to their website. GO FALCONS!

Home & School

2009-11-21T13:22:00.002-04:00

Home & School Meeting

Wednesday November 25th

7:00 pm in Middle School Library

All welcomed

Kick Off to Kindergarten

2009-11-20T10:18:00.002-04:00

All parents/guardians who have registered children for Kindergarten at Forest Hills School for the 2010-2011 school year are invited to our Kick Off. The event will take place on November 25th at 7:00pm in our elementary library. You will hear from our District Transition to Kindergarten cooridnator about how to assist in preparing your child for Kindergarten. See you there!

Movie UP

2009-11-13T12:22:00.002-04:00

Forest Hills Home & School Association Presents the Movie:

UP

Thursday , November 26@ 3:30pm
Forest Hills School Theatre

Admission: $3/person or $10/family

Popcorn: $1/bag Juice boxes: $0.50/box

H1N1 Clinic NEW DATE

2009-11-10T17:04:00.002-04:00

The vaccination clinic for students of Forest Hills School (and any younger siblings accompanied by a parent) has been reschedule and will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17 between 9:00 am and 3:00pm. No parents or other priority groups will be vaccinated during these hours. However, please note that once all students are immunized a community clinic will begin for priority groups as identified by Public Health (approximately 3:45 - 4:00 start time and will end at 9:00pm).

The schedule for the school clinic will run as previously planned. A schedule has been sent home today (November 10th)and is listed below in a previous post. Parents/Guardians who wish to accompanied there child will wait in the school threatre until it is their child's time to be immunized.

Food Drive

2009-11-08T08:24:00.002-04:00

Forest Hills School is having a food drive in support of a local east side food bank. Donations of non-perishable food products such as canned soups, boxed foods, baby products and hygiene items appreciated. Boxes are placed outside classrooms to deposit items. Food drive will run until Friday, November 20th. Thank you for your continued support.

H1N1 Update - Community Clinic on November 6th

2009-11-04T11:23:00.005-04:00

For your information: You may have heard in the media, and this will confirm, that Public Health has arranged to have a clinic at the Barrack Green Armoury at 60 Broadview Avenue on Friday, November 6th between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. This is for the priority groups, one of which is children 6 months to 18 years of age. Public Health has stated that there is no guarantee that those who attend the clinic will be vaccinated. It will depend on how long the supply lasts.

The school district is not making any arrangements for students to attend this clinic. In other words, it would be the responsibility of the parent to decide whether or not the child goes to the clinic; and if they decide to attend, it is the parent’s responsibility to transport.

On another note, given that the virus is circulating in the Saint John community, it is reasonable to assume that school populations would be exposed and that this school would be impacted. We have had at least one reported case of H1N1.
School District officials are monitoring absenteeism of both students and staff members in conjunction with Department of Education officials. The safety and instruction of our school population is of primary concern, and decisions about school closure would be based on those criteria. Please continue to monitor your child’s health and keep your child at home when sick. It is also important that you continue to exercise the hygiene precautions that have been widely publicized.

VACCINATION CLINIC POSTPONED

2009-11-03T13:59:00.002-04:00

The clinic schedule for tomorrow, November 4th, 2009 at Forest Hills School has been postponed until further notice. Public Health has indicated they are going to attempt to set up a community clinic for the priority groups (this includes school aged children) but has not confirmed a location. Please refer to Public Health's toll free number 1-800-580-0038 or visit their website at www.gnb.ca/flu.

H1N1 Schedule for Weds, Nov. 4th

2009-11-02T14:29:00.003-04:00

Please see the tentative schedule below and be aware that it is subject to change pending input from Public Health as well as due to delays on the day of the clinic. Other important points for families:
-At present, ONLY students of Forest Hills School will be immunized.
-Parents of K-2 children may still attend with their child but won't be vaccinated themselves.
-Parents of older children (grades 3 - 8 ) may attend the clinic with their children if they deem it necessary but they will not recieve the vaccination.
-Parents will wait in the school threatre until their child(ren) are ready to recieve the vaccination
-Middle School - if we are behind schedule bus students will be vaccinated first and then walkers will recieve the vaccination which could run after school hours.

Tentative Schedule (Please note that students will need 15 minutes in the recovery area- mini-gym)
9:00 – 9:30 – Kindergarten
9:30 – 10:00 – Grade 1
10:00 – 10:30 – Grade 3
10:30 – 11:00 – Grade 2
11:00 – 11:30 – Grade 4
11:30 – 12:00 – Grade 5
12:00 – 12:40 – Middle Lunch (Duty Teachers must get kids in 5 minutes early and therefore 1st period on the pm will start 5 minutes early)
12:45 – 1:30 – Grade 7
1:30 – 2:15 – Grade 8
2:15 – 3:00 – Grade 6
****(at middle level walkers may need to be vaccinated last)

School Picture Re-takes Postponed

2009-10-30T12:07:00.002-03:00

Due to the conflict with our H1N1 clinic on Wednesday, November 4th picture re-takes have been postponed. Re-takes will take place on Tuesday, November 17th.

IMPORTANT H1N1 UPDATE

2009-10-30T10:30:00.003-03:00

Public Health has changed the make up of the priority groups to receive the vaccination. The priority groups now are: children, pregnant women only over 20 weeks, and face to face health care workers. This affects us in that school staff, parents and younger siblings will NOT the vaccine on November 4th at the school clinic and will be offered the vaccine at a later date. We continue to try to update our school community with this new information as we receive it. We encourage families with any questions or concerns to please call Public Health at 1-800-580-0038 or visit their website at www.gnb.ca/flu

Parents of K-2 children may still attend the clinic with their child but will no longer be offered the vaccine.

Family Literacy Night

2009-10-27T08:49:00.002-03:00

Family Literacy Night Thursday October 26th 6:00pm-7:00pm
Halloween Theme
Students wear Halloween costumes or colors.
Read Alouds/Smartboard/Spook House
Donation of food in support of a Local Food Bank would be appreciated.
All welcome

H1N1 Public Health Clinic Information

2009-10-26T11:52:00.003-03:00

Clinic Date: November 4th

Place: Forest Hills School (Cafeteria)

Target Group: All School Aged Children, Parents of K-2 Children are encourage to attend with their child and are welcome to bring any younger siblings (ages 6months to 5 years of age) to receive vaccine as well. Only students who have returned a signed consent form will receive the vaccine.

Schedule: Public Health is planning of starting with the older children and working backwards (eg – beginning with grade 8 moving through backwards to Kindergarten). We have not received a finalized schedule yet.

Community Clinic: Simonds High School on November 6, 7, and 8 for any school aged children who missed their school clinic as well as all children between the ages of 6 months through 5 years. Parents who accompany their children to this clinic will be offer the vaccine at this time as well.

For more information visit the government webpage at www.gnb.ca

PLEASE RETURN YOUR CHILD'S CONSENT FORM TO THEIR HOMEROOM TEACHER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

H1N1 Update

2009-10-22T14:58:00.001-03:00

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is circulating in New Brunswick communities and there is no reason to think that Forest Hills School would be excluded from this situation. In line with current public health guidance, the closure of schools is not being recommended at this time, even when students or staff at these schools have experienced influenza-like symptoms.

Please monitor your child and yourself daily for influenza-like illness (fever and cough and one or more of the following: sore throat, body aches and fatigue). If you or your child develops these symptoms, please follow the current public health advice on this issue, which includes staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and frequent hand-washing. You or your child should stay home until free of symptoms, and feeling well.

Pregnant women with influenza-like symptoms, or people with influenza-like symptoms who have an underlying medical condition (such as diabetes) or whose immune systems are otherwise compromised, should present themselves to their health-care provider promptly. Your physician or nurse practitioner will determine whether antivirals are an appropriate treatment option in your specific case. Taking antiviral medication to prevent this disease in otherwise healthy people is not recommended at this time.

It is possible that spread of this infection within the school has already occurred, so it is important to review routine infection control measures, such as frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, avoiding sharing personal items, and staying home when sick.

For more information on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 flu virus, please feel free to contact your local RHA Public Health office during normal office hours. For the most up-to-date information on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 at any time, please visit www.gnb.ca/flu or call our 24-hour Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 phone line at 1-800-580-0038. A full list of local public health offices is available on the website as well as useful personal resources such as advice for caring for someone who is sick. The website is updated almost daily and the phone line provides information, symptom triage, and health advice.

Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Dr. Eilish Cleary
Chief Medical Officer of Health

Tanya Whitney
Principal, Forest Hills School

H1N1 Clinics

2009-10-21T11:46:00.003-03:00

Public Health will be at Forest Hills School to administer the H1N1 vaccine to student (K-8) on November 4th, 2009. Please look for permission slips being sent home this week regarding this upcoming clinic.

Emergency Evacuation Drill - Thursday, Oct. 15

2009-10-14T13:42:00.002-03:00

We will be carrying out an Evacuation Drill on Thursday, Oct. 15th, 2009. This drill is to prepare students and staff in the event that the need for an evacuation arises. Our plan is to depart the school at 9:30am and be back by 11:00am. Our evacuation location is Forest Hills Baptist Church. Please remind your children to dress to be outside for the walk to and from the Church. Also, during this evacuation the school will not be assessible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school at 658-5338.

FHS Home and School presents ICE AGE 3

2009-10-04T16:47:00.002-03:00

The Home and School will be showing the movie ICE AGE 3 on Thursday, October 15 at 3:30 in our school theatre. The cost is $3 per student of $10 per family. Refreshments will also be available ($1 per bag of popcorn and 0.50 for a juicebox). Come out and support the school and see a great movie at the same time!

Kindergarten Registration for September 2010

2009-09-25T11:49:00.002-03:00

Attention all families! If have any children that will be entering Kindergarten next year (Children born in 2005)please be aware that Kindergarten Registration will take place during the week of Oct. 13 - Oct. 16. Student can be registered during an evening session on Wednesday, October 14 from 4:00pm to 8:00 at School District 8 Office or at Forest Hills School during regular school hours (8:35 - 3:45) during the week mentioned above.

Community Connections

2009-09-23T18:01:00.003-03:00

We are starting up our monthly “Community Connections” meetings at Forest Hills School. Our first meeting this fall will be:
WED, SEPT. 30 3:30-4:30 PM Middle School Library
Our purpose is to have a monthly forum where we dialogue, dream, and brainstorm about what can be done to build our Forest Hills community stronger.
Any and all are invited—be it 5 or 25 or 55 people who show. Please help us spread the word. Businesses, local service groups, churches, private individuals—all voices are needed .

Forest Hills Home & School Association Fundraiser

2009-09-21T19:24:00.001-03:00

Dear Family,

The Forest Hills Home and School Association is currently fundraising to purchase Smart Boards for our school. Smart Boards are interactive whiteboards used with computers and projectors. They allow students to move around words, answer questions, and make notes that can be saved for a future lesson.

We are selling tickets on a $500 Canadian Tire Gift card. The tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The Gift card will be drawn October 30th. We are also hoping to spark a little friendly competition by offering a $100 Canadian Tire Gift Card to the student who sells the most tickets. In addition every child who sells any tickets will have their name put in for a draw for 1 of 3 $50 Canadian Tire Gift Cards.

Every student will receive 1 book of 10 tickets to bring home. Please fill out the section below and return it to your child’s home room teacher. All monies and unused tickets should also be returned to their teacher. Additional tickets can be provided up until October 29th by contacting the Forest Hills Home and School Association.

Forest Hills Home & School Association Presents:

2009-09-21T19:21:00.001-03:00

Monsters vs Aliens

Thursday, Sept 24 @ 3:30pm,
Forest Hills School Theatre

Admission: $3/person or $10/family

Popcorn: $1/bag Juice boxes: $0.50/box

Tutoring

2009-09-14T21:04:00.003-03:00

Starting Monday September 21st and for every Monday except October 12th and November 2nd tutoring will be offered at the school. For K-2 it will take from 2:25-3:25 and grades 3-5 from 3:30-4:30 in the elementary library.For grades 6-8 from 3:30-4:30 in middle school library.Students must have transportation home at 3:30 or 4:30. Still looking for French tutors and if they become available sessions in French will be offered. For more information contact your child's classroom teacher or Mrs. MacLennan.

Elementary Cross Country

2009-09-10T08:54:00.002-03:00

Elementary Cross Country for Grades 3, 4 and 5 will be held at Rockwood Park, the Fisher Lake entrance : Thursday- September 17, Thursday - September 24, Thursday- October 1 and Wednesday -October 7. Races begin at 4. Parents /Guardians are responsible for driving their child to the meet and picking them up before 5. Teachers will be supervising at the meet. For more information or a permission slip please see Mrs. MacLennan or Mr. Hickey.

Elementary Guidance Information for Families

2009-09-02T20:42:00.001-03:00

Mrs. Monica Vautour, and Mr. Todd Cormier are the Guidance Counsellors assigned to the east elementary schools. They will be providing services to our students through whole class lessons, one to one counselling and facilitating small groups. They will be in our schools on a regular basis and may be accessed by teachers,students and parents. For further information on the K-5 guidance services please call Mrs. Vautour (643-2099)
or Mr. Cormier (643-2858).

Forest Hills School Home and School Website

2009-08-13T21:56:00.002-03:00

Our Home and School Association has developed a terrific website with information for our school community. Please feel free to check it out at the following address:

http://fhshomeandschool.wordpress.com/

You can also access this site in the future by choosing the PSSC/Home and School link under the "About FHS" heading at the top of our website. The link is near the bottom of that page with other information about our Home and School Association.

Health Advice: New Brunswick Schools Protocol for Cases of H1N1

2009-08-13T08:14:00.004-03:00

Health ADVICE - Issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health
New Brunswick School Protocol Cases of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

Following is the Department of Health’s recommended protocol for dealing with issues involving children and staff members who are cases of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009. This information reflects the situation in New Brunswick as of August 20, 2009, and may be subject to change. Please verify that you have the latest version when using.

This protocol should be initiated when a school notices a case of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Prior to such confirmation, schools are advised to follow general Public Health advice about this kind of situation – frequent hand-washing, cover coughs and sneezes, stay home when ill – and individuals within the school should follow their physician’s advice.

Any child or staff member who is sick with influenza-like symptoms (fever, cough, body aches, sore throat, and fatigue) should:

• be excluded from school until s/he is free of symptoms, and feeling well;
• avoid crowds and public places. If children or staff members are sick with Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, they should stay home;
• minimize contact with other household members who are not sick by having one designated person care for their needs;
• continue using good hygiene practices (frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes); and
• seek medical attention if necessary.

If a student becomes sick with influenza-like symptoms at school, then he or she should be placed in a separate room from the well children; the parents / guardians should be contacted to take this child home. Staff members with these symptoms should go home as soon as possible.

If there has been a case of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in the school, we recommend that a letter be sent home to all parents advising them to watch their child daily for symptoms; if they become sick, then they should stay at home (as above) and seek medical attention if necessary.

School Supply Lists 2009-2010

2009-06-24T10:26:00.002-03:00

Please Note: School Supply lists are on our website under the heading "homework". Just click on homework and choose the grade your child is entering to get a copy of the supply list. We will also be dropping off copies of the lists to Staples. However, Staples usually does not make these available to the public until some time in August.

Final Year Comments

2009-06-17T15:14:00.003-03:00

Last day of school Friday, June 19th, 11:30 am dismissal.

Busses will be leaving the school between 11:30 and 12:10.

Report cards will be issued on Friday. Any reports not collected will be held in the office. The office will be open Monday and Tuesday, June 22nd and 23rd.

School supply lists will be sent home with progress reports – also available all summer on the school website: http://foresthillsschool.nbed.nb.ca/ under the “homework” tab and check grade level blog.
READ, READ, READ over the summer. Check out the east Branch Library and these websites for info on “Summer Learning Loss”.
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/pdfs/LessonsInLearning/Jun-12-08-Summer-Learning-L.pdf
http://summerlearning.org/
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/summer_reading.htm
http://www.reading.org/General/Publications/REadingToday/RTY-0804-summer.aspx
http://www.readingrockets.org/webcasts/3002

School office reopens Thursday, August 27th.

Students begin classes Tuesday, September 8th.

Kindergarten Students will do a split entry – half on Tuesday, September 8 and half on Wednesday, September 9th. All K’s will continue together on Thursday, September 10th. Parents will be contacted in August.

Grade 5 Intensive French Program ~ Parents will be contacted this summer as to your child’s placement. One class will do the IF Program from September to January, the other class will do it from February to June.

PLAY, PLAY, PLAY over the summer. Be outside, be active, move J

Welcome & Farewell: We are pleased to have new staff join us and are sad to see our great teachers take on new learning opportunities and retirement adventures J.

Retirements: Brenda Greenlaw
Elizabeth Sutherland
Susan Stevens
Ella Blanchard

School Changes ~ leaving staff:

Trudy McGrath New Principal of River Valley Middle School
Melissa Savoie New Vice Principal of River Valley Middle School
Dave Cochrane Ed Leave: Master at U de M
Sarah Blanchard Mat. Leave
Brittany Rickett Grand Bay Primary
Alice Hayward Secretary at St. John the Baptist/King Edward
Jean Harquail Moved to Nova Scotia
Heather Hudson District Literacy Lead
Catherine King Awaiting Placement
Jill Delano Awaiting Placement
Lisa MacPherson District Literacy
Kari Parsons Leave – Masters
Charles Teed Enrolled in BEd Program
Debbie Negus Custodian, Bayside
Christina Farmakoulas-Walker ~ Bayside

Welcome to New & Returning Staff:

Marc Godin New Vice Principal
Wanda Jefferson Custodian
Wanda Sampson Grade 7 Teacher
Melissa Blucher Kindergarten Teacher
Karen Dunlop Grade 3 Teacher
Gina Fifield Grade 6FI Teacher
Amy Long Grade 7 Teacher
Sheri Fowler Grade 8 Teacher
Sarah Dewitt Elementary PE, 1 day per week

Attention Volunteers! Big Brothers Big Sisters, NB Association of Community Living and FHS Partnerships

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Forest Hills School is partnering with NB Association for Community Living to look for “Circle of Friends” facilitators. Training and information is provided and commitment is for in-school activities only.

The purpose of Circle of Friends is to break down barriers of social isolation and assist students with an intellectual disability in building relationships and friendships with their peers. Circle of Friends is a club unlike no other in schools today. It is open to all students regardless of their interests or skills and is an opportunity for kids to come together to simply share their interests and learn the importance of building and maintaining friendships. Allowing all children to have an opportunity to be themselves with other children is integral to their social development and overall well being. Circle of Friends is simple and straightforward program that is held at school during lunch time. The program has been an overwhelming success because it fulfills our most basic needs to be understood and to have someone to call our friend.

For more information about Circle of Friends or to learn how you can become a Circle’s Facilitator at your school, please contact NBACL’s Marc Gathercole by phone at (506) 453-2191 or via email mgathercole@nbacl.nb.ca. or contact Ms. T. Whitney, school principal, at 658-5338 for more information.

PLEASE consider this opportunity as a way to support our community children.

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Forest Hills School is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John to look for in-school mentors for next school year. Training and information is provided and commitment is for in-school activities only.

Remember when you were a kid? Didn’t you love it when an adult paid attention to you? We have a number of GREAT kids who are waiting with anticipation for a Mentor in our In School Mentoring Program throughout Districts 8, 6, and 10.

To be a Mentor, it only takes:
* One hour a week
* On school property
* During the school year

Our program is flexible to meet your needs as well as the needs of the child. Your mentoring hour can be arranged for any time during the school day, not just over the noon hour.

You can:
Make crafts, play sports in the gym, read books, tell jokes, walk in the schoolyard, plant flowers, do puzzles, work on a project, build a model car, play board games, teach new skills, and much more!

Why not “Share your Lunch with a Child” and be a “kid” yourself. Call 635-1145 or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/saintjohn or contact Ms. T. Whitney, school principal, at 658-5338 for more information.

PLEASE consider this opportunity as a way to support our community children.