The students at FLS are currently fundraising for Telemiracle.
~From February 13 to February 17, Penny Wars are on! Boys vs. Girls, who can collect the most pennies?
~Helping hands are being sold at the school from February 13 to March 3rd, $1 each.
~Banana Split Day will be on March 1st. Be sure to get your order form in on time!
Thanks for helping us support Telemiracle!

Happy New Year!

Semester I Final Exam Schedule and project deadlines for Gr. 10-12. (see below)            

        Recommends will be granted in:  History 10, Science 10, MWA 10, Physics 20, Chemistry 20, and MWA 20

• To be recommended, expectations include a minimum 80% average, good attendance and behaviour, appropriate participation and contribution to classroom activities, and minimal late or missing assignments.
• Students who are granted the privilege of recommends will be informed January 20.

EXAM SCHEDULE Semester I

NOTES:

1. Grade 10-12 semestered courses are final exams. Recommendations are made by teachers and will be posted by January 20^th.
2. Students must remain in the exam room for a minimum of one hour with the exception of MATH B30 a departmental exam; students must remain in the exam room until 2:00 pm.
3. After completing the exam, students in Grades 10-12 may go home. Bus/out of town students must stay in school – you may not leave without permission from parent(s). Busses will run at regular time.
4. Supervised study rooms will be provided for those students needing to stay.

Classes begin Tuesday, January 31 with Day 6 on the new timetable.

Winter Sports

1. The skating rink is OPEN! Students are required to wear helmets. A donation of used skates and helmets is appreciated. Classes will be going as part of the physical education curriculum. Participation is mandatory. More information will be provided by the classroom teachers.
2. CURLING has begun!  FLS staff and the Pelly Curling Club are offering the opportunity for students to develop skills on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 8:00 p. School classes will be going as part of the physical education curriculum. Participation is mandatory. Thanks to the SCC and a grant received last year, we have some brooms and sliders for students to use. Students are welcome to bring their own equipment as well. More information will be provided by the classroom teachers.
3. Ms. Rumancik and Mrs. Spencer are leading the SRC in organizing a Gr. 7-12 curling bonspiel on January 27. Adult volunteers welcome! Come on out and share your knowledge and love for the sport of curling! Call the school for more info.

The students of FLS put on an excellent show, celebrating the Christmas season and their talents. A large number of parents and community members came out to enjoy the show. Thank you to the teachers and students for all the hard work they did to create a successful show.

SRC Spirit Days

Dec. 1 – Winter Gear Day:  wear your toque, mitts, and scarves to class.
Dec. 7 – Red & Green Day:  wear green and red clothes to school this day.
Dec. 13 – Santa Hat Day
Dec. 22 – Formal Day:  Dress up for the Christmas Dinner.

The SRC will be selling candy grams on Dec. 15, 16, 19, & 20 – $0.50 each.

Christmas Concert

The K – 9 students will be having a Christmas Concert on Dec. 15th at 10:30 am.  Parents and community members are welcome!

Christmas Dinner

The annual Christmas Potluck dinner will be held on Dec. 22nd.  Forms were sent home with students to sign up for the food they would like to bring to the potluck.  Please return the forms to the school by December 7th.

Christmas Dinner Form

Christmas Break – December 23rd – January 3

On Provincial Students’ Day (September 6, 2011), the Board of Education announced the launch of the GSSD Student of Distinction Awards. This new program is a way in which to recognize student achievement and showcase student successes.  The FLS Student of Distinction for the 2011/2012 year is Ashyln Burtnack.  Congratulations!