ForestRidgeAcademy

NEWSLETTER

June 2016

Principal’s Message

June has arrived and it is hard to believe that the school year is almost over. The Forest Ridge Mini Log Run is set for June 4th. For every mini log sold by a student an entry will be filled in for a chance for them to win a new bike (donated by Wilson’s Shopping Centre).

I would like to wish the grade six students all the best next year at BMHS. I wish all students and staff a great summer break and I look forward to seeing everyone in September.

Have a great summer vacation!

Yours in Education,

Mike Smith

Principal

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Upcoming Events

June – Class Trips various dates in June!

June 2– ALL LOG MONEY DUE at school office!

June 3 – Gr. 6 Orientation Visit to BMHS

June 3 – Hat Day

June 4 – Log Run 11:00am at Kayak Brook

June 6-10 – All books returned to FRA Library!

June 14 – Home & School Meeting 7:00 pm

June 17 – Hat Day

June 21 – Grade 6 Banquet 6:00 – 8:00 pm

June 22 – Grade 6 Class Trip to Upper Clements

June 22 – Field Day Grades P-4 at FRA

June 23 - Field Day Grade 5 at Sherose Island Rec.

June 23 - Field Day rain date for Gr. P-4

June 24, 27, 28 – Marking Days – No Classes

June 29 – Report Card Day – Early Dismissal

Wed.September 7th – 1st Day of School 2016-17

Cafeteria Menu will be:

Choice of Egg Sandwich OR

FRA Chicken Burger, Veggie, Dessert & Milk

Lunch = $3.25 Milk only = $0.35

Parents Make the Difference

(reprinted with permission from the Parent Institute)

Don’t let your child waste the summer in front of a screen!

The lazy days of summer can often lead to lazy hours in front of the TV, computer and other electronic devices. But experts say it’s important to limit recreational screen time—even in the summer. For most families, that’s easier said than done!

Replace screen time with activities such as:

  • Acting. Instead of watching a show, your child can create one! She can choose a story line and act it out with friends or stuffed animals.
  • Classic games. Fill a bucket with traditional summer toys, including sidewalk chalk, balls, bubble stuff and water sprayers. When the weather is right, your child can take it outside for hours of fun.
  • Scavenger hunts. Give educational instructions, such as, “Let’s find an oak tree leaf.” “Pick three daisies.” Or, “Find three things that are round.” Remember, you can have a scavenger hunt anywhere, even in a store or on vacation.

Make summer reading sizzle for your elementary schooler

Research shows that when kids don’t keep up with reading over the summer, they can lose up to three months of learning—and feel the effects for a long time! Fortunately, this doesn’t have to happen.

To encourage summer reading:

  • Join a reading program. Ask the librarian at your local library for a list of programs your child can attend.
  • Be creative. Remember that all kinds of reading materials can help your child maintain and build skills—comic books, craft magazines and even cookbooks.
  • Focus on your child’s interests. Ask him if there is something he would like to learn more about during the school break? Maybe he wants to identify stars and constellations at night or learn how to camp. Help him find books about subjects he loves.
  • Plan a book swap. Have your child invite friends to participate in a book exchange event. If a child donates two books he has read, he can exchange them for two books he hasn’t read.

SAC Membership 2016-17

The School Advisory Council will be seeking two membership positions in the new school year. A Teacher Member and Parent Member (both positions are for a 3 year term).

The Rosalin Nickerson Care Fund Society Travelling Kindness Rock

A Travelling Kindness Rock, one of over 300 that have been sent out to spread cheer in 19 countries, will visit FRA. The Travelling Kindness Rock is raising money for the Rosalin Nickerson Care Fund Society.

For more information to go:

To purchase Travelling Kindness Rock clothing by June 5 go to

Lost & Found – Any lost & found items not claimed by June 23th will be given to other interested students or charity at the end of the school year.

Lobster Festival –Tinker Run/Fun Run/Walk

Please come early to Register for the Runs!

Tinker Run – 1km – Sat. June 4th

9:00am at NEP Gazebo.

Fun Run – 5km & 10km Sun. June 5th

10:00am at Sherose Island Centre.

School Policy Reminders

RCMP/CAR Checks - To volunteer in any school event, help in the classroom, etc. you must have successfully completed the RCMP and Child Abuse Register Checks.

Dress Code - Reminder that TCRSB dress code does not permit “ .. brief garments such as tube tops, spaghetti strap tops, net tops, see-through garments, skirts and shorts shorter than mid-thigh. Please ensure that underwear is completely covered by outer clothing at all times. This policy is in effect for all school events...”

We are a peanut and shellfish free school.

We are a Scent Reduced Facility.

The use of all remote control toys/devices is not permitted at Forest Ridge Academy.

Student Absence Phone - 637-4346

Please call to advise when your child will be absent from school.