Photo Day - October 4

Remember, we have picture day next 

Thursday, October 4.  

Say Cheese!

Grade 8 Parents and Students - MONTREAL TRIP INFO!!!

Dear Grade 8 Families:

Please join us on Curriculum Night.

We have a special evening planned for you!

You will learn about Grade 8 curriculum, next steps and high school and our Grade 8 experiential learning opportunity to Montreal Quebec.

See you on Tuesday!

You are invited to Fossil Hill’s Welcome Back BBQ and

Curriculum Night!

Curriculum Night is an opportunity for families to come into our school, meet the staff, and learn about the curriculum. It is an early chance to establish the important 3-way educational partnership that must exist between parent-student-teacher, in order for success to occur. 

Our staff is excited to meet you, and is looking forward to a prosperous academic year!

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Welcome BBQ
6:10 – 6:40 p.m. - Classroom Visit Time / Presentation
6:40 – 6:45 p.m. - Travel Time
6:45 – 7:15 p.m. - Classroom Visit Time / Presentation

Please join us on Tuesday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. for our Welcome BBQ. You will have an opportunity to meet the Fossil Hill staff, enjoy a tasty treat and learn about the curriculum. 

***  PLEASE Pre-Order your COMBOS on CASHonLINE 

Catered by GOLDENSTAR 

Grade 8 Open House at Maple High

Please see the attached information regarding Maple High’s International Baccalaureate program.

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EDSBY

Drop by our

EDSBY Booth

on Curriculum Night!

Date:  Tuesday, October 2

@ Fossil Hill Public School

Join us for a night of learning (and fun)!

We recognize the importance of supporting our Family communities and invite you to explore Edsby with us on Curriculum Night.

Bring Your Own Device and We’ll Get You Connected

Come Visit our Booth from 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.

Gym Entrance

Orange Shirt Day and Buttons for Sale

On Monday, October 1, FHPS will be honouring Orange Shirt Day. 

Orange Shirt Day is a day where we encourage staff and students to wear orange to honour the strength and courage of children who experienced Canada's residential school system. Furthermore, this day is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. 

For students who do not have Orange shirts - we have you covered! Bill Hogarth SS has  designed orange "Every Child Matters" buttons.  We will be selling these buttons in the morning, recess and lunch on Monday.  

Encourage your children to pick up a pin for a donation of 50 cents and show their support for reconciliation. Funds raised will be donated to the Legacy of Hope Foundation whose purpose is to educate, raise awareness and understanding of the legacy of residential schools, and to support the ongoing healing process of Residential School Survivors. 

Thanks for your support!

Every Student Counts Survey

Dear Families:

Please see attached letter from our Director regarding the upcoming Every Student Counts Survey.

Thank you

Visit our EDSBY Booth on Curriculum Night

Drop by our

EDSBY Booth

on Curriculum Night!

Date:  Tuesday, October 2

@ Fossil Hill Public School

Join us for a night of learning

(and fun)!

We recognize the importance of supporting our Family communities and invite you to explore Edsby with us on Curriculum Night.

Bring Your Own Device and We’ll Get You Connected

Come Visit our Booth from 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.

Gym Entrance

BBQ and Curriculum Night - Tuesday, October 2, 2018

You are invited to Fossil Hill’s Welcome Back BBQ and

Curriculum Night!

Curriculum Night is an opportunity for families to come into our school, meet the staff, and learn about the curriculum. It is an early chance to establish the important 3-way educational partnership that must exist between parent-student-teacher, in order for success to occur. 

Our staff is excited to meet you, and is looking forward to a prosperous academic year!

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Welcome BBQ
6:10 – 6:40 p.m. - Classroom Visit Time / Presentation
6:40 – 6:45 p.m. - Travel Time
6:45 – 7:15 p.m. - Classroom Visit Time / Presentation

Please join us on Tuesday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. for our Welcome BBQ. You will have an opportunity to meet the Fossil Hill staff, enjoy a tasty treat and learn about the curriculum. 

***  PLEASE Pre-Order your COMBOS on CASHonLINE 

Catered by GOLDENSTAR 

PLEASE INDICATE QUANTITY OF EACH COMBO AND TOTAL: 

_____   HOT DOG COMBO ($7.00)

_____   HAMBURGER COMBO ($7.00)

_____   VEGGIE BURGER COMBO ($7.00)

**Combos include bottled water and chips                                                                  

                             

$_____   TOTAL

 PLEASE ORDER BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Attention Grade 8 Students and Parents

Dear Grade 8 Families:

Please see the flyer beloe and invite to an information night for our system-wide program at Bill Crothers Secondary School.

Information Night Dates:  

Thursday, September 27 

Tuesday, October 2, 2018  

Applications will be available from the BCSS  website on  October 3, 2018.

Applications are due:   Friday, October 26, 2108

More information has been posted to the Bill Crothers SS website.

Join one of our lunchtime programs! HIP HOP or SKETCHING!

Yom Kippur

To all families and staff who commemorate Yom Kippur, we would like to wish you and your families an easy fast.

Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement and the most solemn of the Jewish Holy Days. Before Yom Kippur, Jews perform the Kaparot atonement service. In the late afternoon they eat the pre-fast meal, followed by blessing their children, light a memorial candle as well as the holiday candles and go the synagogue for the Kol Nidrei service. In the course of Yom Kippur, five prayer services are held. People ask for forgiveness of their sins and forgive others of theirs. Jews refrain from all eating and drinking on this day. 

As we start the 2018-2019 school year, we would like to remind and encourage families to consider walking or cycling with children to and from school.

There are many benefits to walking and/or cycling to school.

It:

• Improves student academic performance by making children more alert and better prepared to learn.

• Contributes to the daily goal of 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity for children, improving their health and overall fitness.

• Reduces traffic congestion and improves safety for everyone in school zones.

• Promotes life-long habits that foster independence and active lifestyles, preparing children for their future.

For those who can’t walk or cycle to school every day, choosing active travel once, twice or a few days a week can still provide benefits. You can also consider parking a block away from the school and walking the rest of the way. Include active travel as part of your daily routine!

To all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, we would like to wish you and your families a very happy celebration.

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and begins a solemn ten-day period of contemplation and selfexamination that ends with the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah is the first of the High Holy Days, and the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve. Rosh Hashanah is a two-day celebration beginning on the first day of Tishrei - the first month of the Jewish lunar year. According to the Hebrew calendar, days begin at sundown. Hence Rosh Hashanah begins the evening before Rosh Hashanah day.

These High Holy Days are the most religious days of the year for many Jews, and is a time for reflection and atonement. Many families attend synagogue, praying for peace among nations, among peoples, and within themselves in the coming year. Many people have a special meal where blessings are recited over different symbolic dishes including apples, honey, dates, and pomegranates