Hallowe’en Fun at Forest Hill!

Posted October 29, 2015

We’re looking forward to a Hallowe’en/black and orange celebration here at Forest Hill on Friday October 30th. Students are invited to wear costumes or black-and-orange clothing to join the fun. PLEASE NOTE: Costumes, props or accessories with violent or frightening themes are NOT permitted. No masks, please. For most classes, costumes will be worn for only […]

Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

Hallowe’en Party Friday Evening – Presented by School Council!

Posted October 26, 2015

Forest Hill School Council presents a Hallowe’en Party! Date: Friday Oct. 30th Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: School Gym Costumes: Most unique, cutest, best home-made Jack o’lanterns: Bring your jack o’lantern from home for judging by students attending All Forest Hill students and their families welcome! The Community Closet with free winter wear will […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

Free Parenting Education Resource Fair TONIGHT in Waterloo!

Posted October 22, 2015

KW Counselling is offering a Parenting Education Resource Fair TONIGHT from 6:00-8:30pm. CIGI Campus (*NOT Forest Hill P.S.) 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo (Free Parking in rear of building) 6:00-7:00 Resource Fair 7:00-8:30 Presentation in the Lecture Theatre by Alyson Schafer (Therapist, Author and Acclaimed Parenting Expert “Honey, I Wrecked the Kids!”) All is FREE…HOWEVER, in order […]

Chandler Community Centre – Youth Brainstorming Session

Posted October 20, 2015

Chandler Mowat Community Centre (222 Chandler Drive) will be starting up an Arts program, and they need help from 11 to 14-year-olds! They are hosting a BRAINSTORMING session for students interested in music, drawing and painting, acting, photography, poetry or video. Snacks and drinks provided! Tuesday, October 20th from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Chandler Mowat […]

Important Information Regarding Rentals & Community Use of Schools

Posted October 14, 2015

Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (ESS/OSSTF) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (CAMA/OSSTF) are currently in ongoing province-wide labour negotiations with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA). As a result, members of ESS/OSSTF and CAMA/OSSTF are taking part in a legal job sanctions. […]

Forest Hill School Council 2015-16

Posted October 14, 2015

Congratulations and thank you to the following parents who have accepted leadership positions on the Forest Hill School Council for this school year: Kelly Beitz, Chair Laura Park, Co-chair Andrea von Weyhe, Secretary Laurie Hunter, Treasurer Fiona McAlister, Communications rep The next School Council meeting is Tuesday November 10th at 6:30 PM in the school […]

Nutritious Lunches! Parent Workshop Oct. 14

Posted October 13, 2015

Tired of making sandwiches? Looking for new ideas? Come to the school library on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by a registered dietitian on how to make nutritious lunches kids will eat! Snacks and childcare provided. Door prizes too! Everyone welcome.

Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted October 6, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians of Elementary Students: We wanted to provide you with an update about job action being taken by teaching staff represented by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Support Staff, which includes secretaries, custodians & supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff. Currently, […]

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