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Forest Hill/Liverpool Street SchoolNEWSLETTER NO. 7 MARCH 2011"The March windroarsLike a lion in the sky,And makes us shiverAs he passes by.When winds are soft,And the days are warm and clear,Just like a gentle lamb,Then spring is here."- Author UnknownIt is hard to believe that March Break is only afew days away. The staff at both Forest Hill andLiverpool Street School wish you all a restfulweek with your families. When the studentsreturn on March 14 th spring will be right aroundthe corner and hopefully warmer weather willsoon follow. We certainlyhave had lots of snow thiswinter!New Welcome SignA special THANK YOU to John Sampson forbuilding our new drop-off sign. One side of thesign welcomes you to Forest Hill School and theother side indicates that the children will beinside due to cold temperatures. If the signsays, INDOOR RECESS please have your son ordaughter enter through the front doors. Pleaseremember that the students may be insideduring first recess (8:00 am – 8:20 am) but beable to go outside by mid-morning recess (10:05am – 10:25 am) depending onthe temperature outside.Please send snow pants, hatsand mittens for outside play.It is important for thechildren to get fresh air and play; properclothing is important.Teacher Appreciation WeekThe staff at both Forest Hill and Liverpool StreetSchool would like to thank the Home & Schooland ALL the families that sent in cards andsnacks during Teacher Appreciation Week. WeMarch 15 thMarch 18 thMarch 23rdMarch 28 thMarch 31 stwere overwhelmedwith the kindnesseveryone showed us.Thanks again!Forest Hill School Spirit DaysStuffed Animal DayBackwards DayPajama DayCrazy Hair DayCrazy Colors Day (wear asmany colors as you can)Report CardsReport cards for the second term will be goinghome on Monday, March 21 st . Specificinformation regarding the second terms ParentTeacher Interviews will be going home after theMarch Break. Please be sure to check yourchild’s book bag for this important information.Some teachers will be conducting Student-LedConferences during this reporting period. It isvery important for you toattend this conference withyour child as they will bedemonstrating their learningto date. Parent TeacherInterviews (or Student-LedConferences) will be held atboth schools on Thursday March 24 th from 4:00pm – 6:45 pm and again on Friday, March 25 thfrom 9:00 am – 11:45 am. Teachers at bothschools will be involved with professionaldevelopment on Friday afternoon. Schools willbe closed for students on Friday, March 25 th .Science WeekBoth Forest Hill and Liverpool Street School willcelebrate Science Week from March 14 th – 18th.Please see the schools websites for moreinformation.

Daffodils for SaleThe spring daffodil campaignhas begun again this yearsponsored by the CANADIANCANCER SOCIETY. If you areinterested in ordering daffodils this year pleasecontact Mr. Wiggins at 453-5434 orpeter.wiggins@nbed.nb.ca . The cost is $8.00per bouquet of 10. Last day to submit an orderfor daffodils is March 15 th , 2011.STE2M Expo 2011On Saturday, March 19, 2011 School District 18will host the 5th annual STE2M Expo at BlissCarman Middle School. You may notice thename has changed slightly. This year, inadditional to the usual Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics components ofthe Expo, we have added a second E – for theEnvironment! Our special focus this year ispromoting projects and presentations that dealwith caring for and responsibly managing ourEarth and its resources.What is the STE2M Expo Anyway?The STE2M Expo is sort oflike a science fair but it isso much more! Inaddition to providingstudents in grades K-12with an opportunity todisplay their creativeresearch, design, building, and problem solvingprojects, the event also provides STE2M-relatedgroups, businesses, faculties, and organizationsin the Fredericton area a chance to share theirpassions with the community.For K-5 StudentsThe elementary school component of theSTE2M Expo is based on a non-competitivephilosophy which encourages studentparticipation, sharing, appreciation for diversity,and inclusion. Participants will receive acertificate, medal, and T-shirt for their effortsand throughout the event, many exciting prizessuch as educational games, books, toys andvarious hi-tech gadgets will be randomlyawarded to K-5 students. The event will surelybe a fun, engaging, and inspiring opportunityfor ouryoungerstudents toshare theirenthusiasm forScience,Technology,Engineering, the Environment and Math!Take Part!So, start thinking about things you findinteresting in Science, Technology, Engineering,the Environment, and Math. Maybe it’sdiseases, bridges, robots, recycling, sportsstatistics, stars & planets, insects, artificiallimbs, natural disasters, patterns, geometry,composting, airplanes, horses, puzzles, orcomputers.Whatever it is that excites you – turn it into aSTE2M Expo project and bring it along! Pair upwith a friend and see if they would like to workwith you on a project! And don’t forget – yourproject can be done in either English or French!Harvest Jazz & BluesThanks goes out to Mrs. Henderson and FionaBragdon on receiving the Harvest Jazz & Bluesgrant valued at $1200. This money will gotowards buying musical instruments for theschool!Don’t ForgetPlease remember to check out our new schoolwebsites daily. New information is added on adaily basis! The website addressesare:http://www.fhes.nbed.nb.cahttp://www.liverpoolelem.nbed.nb.caImportant Dates to RememberMarch 7 th – 11 th : March BreakMarch 14 th – 18 th – Science WeekMarch 21 st – Home & SchoolMeeting(s) Forest Hill & LiverpoolStreet Schools (both will be at LSS)March 21 st – PSSC Meeting (6:15 pmLiverpool Street School library)March 22 nd – Mystery Reader(s)FHESMarch 23rd – Developmental AssetAssembly 8:30 am FHESMarch 24 th – Evening ParentTeacher Interviews (or Student-LedConferences) 4:00 pm – 6:45 pmboth schoolsMarch 25 th – Morning ParentTeacher Interviews (or Student-LedConferences) /ProfessionalDevelopment for teachers in theafternoon