Chipper Chatter

May 18, 2001

Accent on Atha
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the everyone in the Forest Hill Community for all they have done for me in my first semester as principal at Forest Hill Elementary.

I knew that transitioning to a new position in the middle of the school year would be both exciting and challenging. It also has been very rewarding for me because of the wonderful staff and parents here at Forest Hill. I cannot tell you how much my family and I appreciate the warm and caring attitude that is shared by all at Forest Hill. I am already looking forward to the start of school in August. Thank you again!

I want to invite everyone to our Honor Day Programs on Thursday, May 31, 2001. We will be recognizing the primary students in the morning and the intermediate students in the afternoon. I hope to see you there.

Thought for the Week: The greatest hunger a person has is to be needed. Help create that feeling in others.

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Atha


NO MORE LUNCH CHARGES
Please make sure your child?s lunch account is paid in full. As of Friday, May 18, 2001, students will no longer be allowed to charge their school lunch. We are approaching the end of the school year and collecting outstanding charge fees becomes more difficult. If your child comes to school without lunch money, they will be asked to call home or their parent?s work. The money will have to be brought in that morning prior to lunch. To avoid any inconvenience to you or your child, please make sure they have the correct lunch money each day.


STUDENT MEDICATIONS
Student medications must be picked up from the nurse?s office by a parent on or before Friday, June 1. Any medications not picked up before this date will be destroyed. School policy does not allowed students to transport medications to or from school.


FEASIBILITY STUDY
The Noblesville Schools Community Advisory Council has completed their work with a school consultant, Dr. Robert Boyd, regarding a feasibility study for Noblesville Schools. Any member of the public interested in learning more about the study is invited to the May 21 CAC meeting here at Forest Hill. The meeting will in the Library Media Center, beginning at 6:30 P.M.


NEW KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION
The new kindergarten enrollment date of July 1 is now official. If you have a child who has his/her fifth birthday on or before July 1, 2001 they are eligible to enroll for kindergarten. Please contact the Forest Hill School office for further details. The enrollment date for all other grades is still June 1.


HONOR DAY PROGRAMS
We will holding our two Honor Day Programs on the last student day, Thursday, May 31, 2001. The kindergarten, first, and second grade program will begin at 9:15 A.M. The third and fourth grade program will begin at 1:30 P.M. Everyone is invited.


IMPORTANT DATES
May 18 All student items are due to the LMC
May 21 C.A.C Meeting @ 6:30 P.M - Forest Hill
May 22 Market Day Pick Up @ 4:30 P.M.
May 23 4th grade Finale
May 24 Kindergarten to the Zoo - 8:55 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
May 25 Flex Day - NO SCHOOL
May 28 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
May 29 4th grade party
May 30 The Funtastic Field Day
May 31 Last Student Day
May 31 Honor Day Programs - Primary @ 9:15 A.M.
- Intermediate @ 1:30 P.M.


FOURTH GRADE FINALE
The Fourth Grade Finale is rapidly approaching. It will be presented on WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 at 7:00 P.M. This is a program that will only feature the fourth grade!!!! In this show, there will be singing, dancing, talent acts, and a super picture show of our wonderful fourth graders!!! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 P.M. and come see the fourth grade onstage at Forest Hill for the final time!


ART NEWS
Congratulations to Mollie, Cassie, Kristen, Andrew, and Bailey. These students were honored at the May school board meeting and were presented with a special certificate noting their central office art awards. These children have artwork that will be on display at the central office for one year. While on display, the work will be seen by visitors, friends, and staff. Congratulations!!!!!!

Also honored for representing Forest Hill in the Media Fair was Chelsea. Chelsea presented her Media Fair project about her visit to the veterinary clinic to the group in attendance. We are proud of you, Chelsea!


FUNTASTIC FIELD DAY UPDATE
Funtastic Field Day will be May 30, 2001!
The response for volunteers has been overwhelming. Thank you!!! All volunteers will get some kind of confirmation to let you know what we will have you doing that day.
Remember the Field Day is held outside. Please dress your child appropriately for the weather that day. Kids may also want sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats if it is hot.

Items Received:
Gloves and necklaces

I am still looking for donations for the following items:
L or XL short sleeve front button shirts, need 5
Adult funny hat, need 5
Costume wigs, need 3
Adult sunglasses, need 3
Aprons, need 5


STUDENT INTENT FORMS
We are asking for help from parents in anticipating our enrollment this August. We have sent home with every student a Student Intent Form and are asking parents to fill it out and return it to school by Friday, May 18, 2001. This form does not enroll your child for school in the fall. Registration will be held at each elementary school on August 1 & 2, 2001, or you may choose to enroll your child by mail after receiving an enrollment packet on or near July 23, 2001. We thank you in advance for your help.


THE FLIPSIDE
Congratulations!! Our Forest Hill artists are showing their talents again. The following student drawings were published in the May 14 issue of the FlipSide section of the Ledger. Congratulations to the following students:
Nathan
Kendra
John


PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS
Congratulations to Andy for setting a new record in the Accuracy Throw. The students are asked to throw 10 softballs into a target from 25 feet away. Andy came up with a perfect score of 10! Guess what position Andy plays in baseball? If you guessed pitcher you were correct. Great job, Andy!!!!!


STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
WOW!!! The Student Council is excited to announce that we collected a grand total of $97.00 last week on our first Spirit Day!!! We will have one more day on FRIDAY, MAY 18. This day will be called ?DRESS LIKE A FRIEND? day. Once again, shake your piggy banks for your nickels, dimes and quarters! It will be our final day to collect. Thanks for helping us help the children from RILEY CHILDREN?S HOSPITAL.


LMC COLLECTION CORNER
Please check out the Collection Corner display case in the LMC hallway. You will notice a variety of student collections throughout the school year. During the week of May 14-18, Clay will display his collection of shells, and Sara will display her collection of Beanie Babies.


MISSION STATEMENT
Forest Hill Elementary is an educational community
dedicated to academic and personal growth.



April 20, 2001

Accent on Atha
Next week is Secretaries Week and I am sure that everyone already knows that Forest Hill has two wonderful secretaries in Marie Stover and Suzanne Feight. I can personally speak for the outstanding job these two ladies perform on a daily basis at Forest Hill. As you know, no matter how busy they are, they always have time for a friendly welcome and a helpful hand. If you get the opportunity next week, please let Mrs. Stover and Mrs. Feight know how much we appreciate everything they do for our school.

Your child should have brought home a Summer Vacation? packet containing an activity book and a CD-ROM for you to preview. I want to reemphasize that there is no obligation to purchase anything. The deadline for returning the materials or purchasing them is Tuesday, April 24, 2001

Thought for the Week: One of the greatest illusions is that there will be more time tomorrow than there is today to do the things we really want to do.

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Atha


NO SCHOOL MONDAY, APRIL 23- FLEX DAY


INDIANA ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR SCIENCE
Sometime this past week students in grades K-4 should have brought home the latest science standards adopted by the Indiana Department of Education. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the new standards that are part of the Noblesville Schools curriculum. If possible we ask that you keep the science standards with the language arts and mathematics standards published earlier this school year. As new standards are developed, we will continue to send parent copies home with your child. Thank you for staying involved with our learning community.


SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
Elementary Summer School classes will run July 2-30 for students in grades K-4 and will be held at White River Elementary School. An additional short term, intensive program for selected second grade students will be offered July 30 - August 9. Teachers will be contacting parents of children they feel will benefit from summer reinforcement classes in mathematics and language arts. Reinforcement forms can be obtained from the classroom teachers or the school office.


NO TV WEEK
No TV week starts Monday, April 23, 2001. There is no school on this day so make sure you have a lot of activities planned in place of watching television.


PRIMARY DRAMA CLUB PERFORMANCE
The Primary Drama Club will be performing Dust Under the Rug and Princess Furball on Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 1:30 & 7:00 P.M. in the gymnasium. The children have really worked hard and are very excited to take the stage! We hope to see you there.


IMPORTANT DATES
April 23 No School due to Flex day
April 23-27 Secretarial/Support Staff Week
April 23-27 School Psychologist Week
April 24 Market Day Pick-up
April 25 Cub Scout (6-8:30 P.M.)
April 26 Primary Drama Club Play
April 28 Folk Dance to Convention Center
May 4 No TV Week Party
May 6-12 National Teacher/Aides Week
May 7 PTO Meeting 7 P.M.
May 10 4th Grade visit NIS


ART NEWS
Congratulations!! Michelle and Philip had their artwork selected by Mrs. Patterson to be framed for the 2000-2001 school year. Their artwork will be added to the artwork in the Forest Hill Art Gallery (hallways). Mrs. Patterson still has the artwork that was on display at the public library and the star work from the March art show. This will be given back to students at a later date.


FUNTASTIC FIELD DAY
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 30 to have some fun!! Volunteer notices will be going out in the next week or two if you plan on being a volunteer at Forest Hill's Field Day.
If you are doing some spring cleaning, we need donations for the following items to be used for the Field Day: burlap sacks (sack races), mismatched gloves, aprons, adult sunglasses, long necklaces, adult hats, costume wigs, men's short sleeve buttoned shirts (size L or XL). Items can be sent to Mrs. Masterson. Thanks!


FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION
Register and pay on-line at www.noblesvillesoccer.org between now and June 3, 2001 and receive up to a $5.00 discount per child off the registration fee. You may pay by electronic check and receive a $5.00 discount or pay by credit card and receive a $3.00 discount.


LMC COLLECTION CORNER
Please check out the Collection Corner display case in the LMC hallway. You will notice a variety of student collections throughout the school year. During the week of April 24-27, David Bresich will display his collection of Legos.


DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMP-READ-ALOT JOURNEY SHEETS!!!!!


NOBLESVILLE SWIMMING AND DIVING LEAGUE(NSDL)
Like to swim? Want to learn how to dive? There will be a swimming and diving league at Noblesville's Forest Park this summer! All skill levels and all ages may participate! There will be a 10 and under division and an 11 and above division for both boys and girls and special events that will allow even the most novice swimmer or diver to compete! An information packet and sign up sheet is available at the school office, or contact Jason Lancaster of the Noblesville Swim Club at 773-8424.


NOBLESVILLE FOOTBALL
CAMPS 2001
FUNDAMENTALS CAMP
DATE: MONDAY JUNE 4 THROUGH
FRIDAY JUNE 8TH
TIMES: 8:00 A.M.-9:45 A.M. FOR PLAYERS
ENTERING GRADES 8 & 9
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM FOR PLAYERS ENTERING GRADES 4,5,6,7
LOCATION: NOBLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
COST: $50.00
DETAILS: BROCHURES WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE VARIOUS SCHOOLS OR AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.
QUESTIONS: CONTACT COACH BARR
773-4680 EXT. 620


SUMMER RECREATION CAMP
DATE: MONDAY JUNE 16TH THROUGH
FRIDAY JUNE 2OTH
TIMES: 8:00 AM-9:45 AM FOR PLAYERS
ENTERING GRADES 8 & 9
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM FOR PLAYERS ENTERING GRADES 4,5,6,7
QUESTIONS: CONTACT COACH BARR
773-4680 EXT. 620



March 23, 2001

Accent on Atha

I would like to say a big thank you to Mrs. Saddler, Mrs. Norman, and all the staff who helped in the coordination of the Spring Program. The entire program is very well done and the kids are looking forward to tonight.

With the tragedies that have happened recently in schools across the country, please take a few moments to talk with your child about the serious nature and consequences of making threats to others. Also, please stress the importance of reporting such threats to an adult immediately. Together we can continue to keep our school a safe and secure place for all.

Thought for the week: "Value your listening and reading time at roughly ten times your talking time. This will assure you that you are on a course of continuous learning and self-improvement." -Gerald McGinnis

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Atha


REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be coming home with students on Friday, March 23, 2001. Third grade students will have a FOCUS talent pool letter letting parents know if their child qualified for the FOCUS talent pool for next year. Fourth grade students will have a flyer from Noblesville Intermediate School with information about a Parent Night on April 10, 2001 and our fourth grade visit on May 10, 2001.


MOVIE NIGHT
Thank you to all who came to Movie Night. There were over 160 students (a record crowd)! A big THANK YOU to those parents who helped chaperone, set up snacks, and register students!!


FLIPSIDE
Wahoooo!! Forest Hill had seven student drawings published in the March 12th issue of the FlipSide section of the Ledger. Congratulations to Baily, Cassidy, Morgan, Meredith, Haleigh, Madison, and Lyndsee.


ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS
If you are planning on going on a field trip, helping in the classroom, helping with field day, or helping with the 4th grade finale activities, make sure that you or whoever is helping (i.e. husband, grandparent, aunt, uncle) has filled out and turned in their volunteer data sheet. It often takes several weeks for these applications to be approved by the State Police. Please do not cause your child to be disappointed when you are unable to volunteer at school simply because you have not complied with this requirement.


KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT for 2001-2002
Kindergarten Enrollment for students who will be eligible to enter kindergarten next school year will be held April 16-20 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Students should enroll at the elementary school they will attend. At the present time, according to Indiana law, children must be five years of age on or before June 1, 2001 in order to enroll in kindergarten. Immunization records and original birth certificates are required! Please help us determine our enrollment for next year by sharing this information with neighbors and friends.


SUMMER SCHOOL DATES for 2001
It is only March and summer still seems far away. However, parents and students need to be aware of the dates for summer school that were recently approved by the School Board. The dates for summer school will be July 2 - July 30 for students in Grades K-4. Please give your consideration to these dates as you make your summer vacation plans. More information will be available at a later date.

Important Dates
March 23 - Report Cards go home
March 29 - Primary Drama Play 7 P.M.
March 30 - All School Celebration
April 2-6 - Spring Break
April 9-13 - National Library Week
April 9 - PTO 7 P.M.
April 12 - Spring Pictures
April 23-29 - National Turn Off The TV Week


NOBLESVILLE SCHOOLS BOARD GOALS 2001
Formalize, support, and continue to frame expectations to school committees to maximize school improvement plans' value and impact.
- Support school improvement committees to improve and update programming opportunities.
- Encourage the participation of leaders including administrators, teachers, parents, and community business persons, in school improvement committees.

Inform and educate stakeholders concerning school improvement initiative.
- Educate the community concerning the planning process and importance of the school improvement initiative.
- Use repetition - include information in every newsletter and district communication.

Continue to align academic programming to the standards and expectations necessary for our students.

Research and identify options for continuous improvement models for Noblesville Schools.

Continue to stress a culture of a customer service orientation through open and continuing communications.

Continue to evaluate and formulate plans to update current facilities and plan for future needs.

Pursue opportunities to adopt and implement procedures to minimize, and long-term to eliminate, the unfunded retirement liability for the district?s future.

Continue to recognize outstanding performance of the students, employees and patrons of Noblesville Schools.

Complete and implement the athletic evaluation format identified in the 2000 Board Goals.

Encourage and support broader communication, collaboration, and cooperation between the school corporation and city officials.


ALL SCHOOL CELEBRATION
The next Forest Hill "All School Celebration" will be on Friday, March 30, 2001 at 2:30 P.M. in the gymnasium. We would like to invite all parents, family, and relatives who are able to join us to come and help us celebrate our accomplishments for the third grading period.


LMC COLLECTION CORNER
Please check out the collection Corner display case in the LMC hallway. You will notice a variety of student collections throughout the school year. During the week of March 26-30, Mario Borzabadi will display his collection of G.I. Joes, and Albert DiBenedetto will display his Hot Wheel car collection.


CAMP READ-A-LOT
Is there someplace that you would rather be? Maybe you would like to visit a fair and distant land, a spaceship headed for Mars, or a beach with a sunset?

Is there someone that you would like to trade shoes with? Maybe you would like to be Harry Potter or Hermonie. How about Madam Curie or Albert Einstein? Maybe you would like to be Junie B. Jones.

Camp Read-A-Lot is coming and it can help you make all your dreams and wishes come true. Information will be coming home with students on Friday, March 23, 2001.



February 22, 2001

Accent on Atha
I would like to thank the PTO for the new playground supplies they bought for the children to use while at recess. It seems like we go through a lot of balls, jump ropes, and frisbees each year, but if you consider that we send more than 400 children outside two times a day everyday, you realize that you get your money's worth with playground supplies.

Our first and second grade students will be taking the Terra Nova standardized test starting Monday, March 5, 2001. These test results help us assess the academic progress of our students and are invaluable in our continuous school im-provement efforts. Research shows that the level of adult presence in the classroom has a positive impact on test results. To this end, we are looking for parent volunteers who would be interested in helping proctor these tests. Please understand that you need not have a child in first or second grade to par-ticipate. If you are interested, please contact me at the school by Wednesday, February 28. Thank you for your help as we seek to attain an accurate measure of our students? progress.

Thought for the week: Success is living up to your potential. That's all. Wake up with a smile and go after life. Don't just show up at the game or office. Live it, enjoy it, taste it smell it, feel it. - Joe Kapp

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Atha


FLIPSIDE
Congratulations to following talented artists from Forest Hill, who have had their drawings featured in the February 19th issue of the FlipSide section of the Ledger. Congratulations to: Kelly , Grace, Andrea, Sarah, Kevin.


A New School Record!
The Intermediate students concluded their bowling unit in Physical Education class last week. The 4th grade students compete in a series of decathlon events throughout the academic year. Bowling is just one of the decathlon events. I am pleased to announce that the Bowling Decathlon record has been broken. Morgan rolled a high game of 122 points to break the old record by 2 pins. Her name will be going up on the record board located in the gym very soon. Congratulations Morgan!!!


AUTISM PARENT GROUP
WHO? Parents, Educatiors and anyone interested
WHEN? March 1, 2001
WHERE? Hazel Dell Elementary
TIME? 7:00 PM
Please join us in an open forum discussion on 'How do I know if my child really is Autistic?"
Babysitting will be provided. Please feel free to call me at home or Hazel Dell for questions or to R.S.V.P. for babysitting. April Krebs-774-0013 or at work 867-0021 or kkrebs@iquest.net


"Pinocchio"
Staying out of trouble isn't easy for little boys and, it ís nearly impossible for little marionettes, as the millions who've fallen in love with Pinocchio well know. Join Pinocchio in his quest to be a real boy as presented by the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble, at the Noblesville Library Saturday, February 24, 2001. The presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The actors will be available following the performance to meet with the audience and answer questions. This program is free.


LMC COLLECTION CORNER
Please check out the collection Corner display case in the LMC hallway. You will notice a variety of student collections throughout the school year. February 20-23, Graham will display his Franklin Books, and Michael will display his Pokeman cards.


Kindergarten Enrollment
for 2001-2002
Kindergarten Enrollment for students who will be eligible to enter kindergarten next school year will be held April 16-20 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Students should enroll at the elementary school they will attend. At the present time, according to Indiana law, children must be five years of age on or before June 1, 2001 in order to enroll in kindergarten. Immunization records and original birth certificates are required! Please help us determine our enrollment for next year by sharing this information with neighbors and friends.


First and Second Grade Testing
All first and second grade students will be taking the Terra Nova standardized tests the weeks of March 5-9 and March 12-16. These test give parents and teachers important data to help us as we constantly strive to provide the best education for the children of Forest Hill. Please mark these two weeks on your calendar as a reminder of the importance of these tests for your first or second grade child.


IMPORTANT DATES
Feb. 27 Waiver Day, Dismissal 12:50
March 5 PTO Meeting 7
March 13 Family Reading Night, 6:30pm Cafe
March 16 Movie Night 7-9pm




January 25, 2001

Accent on Atha

As we complete another great week at the Hill, I would like to thank the many PTO volunteers and especially Sharon Linville for an outstanding and very successful Everybody Counts Program.

Noblesville Schools has designated next week as School Counselors' Week and Forest Hill has an outstanding young counselor, Pat Haney. Mr. Haney is completing his first year at Forest Hill and he certainly has had a positive impact on the entire school community. If you get the opportunity next week, please stop in and let Mr. Haney know how much we appreciate his efforts at Forest Hill.

Thought for the week: People rarely succeed at anything unless they have fun doing it.

Mr. Atha


Pancake Breakfast 2001
The Pancake Breakfast is kicking off the Bookfair.

February 3, 8:30 - 11 AM
Forest Hill Cafeteria
Adults: $3.00
Children: $2.00
Group Rates Available

Included in the price are pancakes, sausage, and a drink.
Come for Food and Family Fun! See you there!

Anyone wishing to volunteer, Contact Julie Stis at 877-1304.


YEARBOOK PICTURES--FEBRUARY 7, 2001


LMC COLLECTION CORNER
Please check out the collection Corner display case in the LMC hallway. You will notice a variety of student collections throughout the school year. January 29-February 2, Jason Lafever will display his animal collection.

BOOK DRIVE
Do you have extra like-new used books sitting around the house no longer being read? Let's put them to good use! The PTO is collecting books to be used in all of the classrooms as the need arises. There is a collection box
outside of the front office for the books to be placed in. Please discuss this with your children and help them select age-appropriate books that can be of benefit to many children at our school. Thank you!


Lights...Camera...Action!
The District Media Fair for Noblesville will be Saturday March 10, 2001 at White River Elementary School. The description of the project categories and additional information will be coming home soon! Be on the look out for this exciting news!


Snow Make Up Day
Noblesville Schools Calendar has built in flex days to make up missed school days due to inclement weather. Since school was canceled on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, we will make it up on Monday, March 19.


NHS FAMILY CONCERT
The NHS Symphony Orchestra is presenting its annual Family Concert on Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 in the NHS Auditorium. This is a great way to introduce your children to the orchestra because almost all of the songs come from movies and the concert lasts about 45 minutes! There is also an instrument "petting zoo" available after the concert so children can try out instruments of the orchestra. There also will be free refreshments after the concert. Tickets can be purchased from NHS Orchestra members or at the door. Tickets are $4.00 per person or $15 PER FAMILY. We hope to see you at this musically fun event!


It's Book Fair Time Again!!
Our annual winter Book Fair is coming soon! Saturday, February 3rd will be the Book Fair kick-off day to be held in conjunction with the Pancake Breakfast. The Book Fair will continue the week of February 5th. Additional Book Fair news and volunteer information will be coming home next week!

SCIENCE FAIR BOARDS ARE IN THE OFFICE
They are $3.00. (Sorry, but these cannot be taken on the bus.)


IMPORTANT DATES

Jan. 26 National School Nurse day
Jam. 27 Cub Scouts in gym 8-12:30 Racing Big Rigs
Jan.29-2 Counselor Recognition Week
Feb. 3 Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 5 PTO 7 PM
Feb. 7 Yearbook Pictures
Feb. 8 Science Fair
Feb. 14 Presidents Day Program 3rd Grade
Feb. 15-16 Dismissal 11:40 Parent- Teacher Conference
Feb. 19 NO SCHOOL - President's Day



DECEMBER 21, 2000


LIFESKILL STARS
The following students were awarded LifeSkill Star Awards for being creative and effective PROBLEM SOLVERS: Zak, Kyle, Jason, Lauren, Morgan, Katie, Kendra, Eric, Shelby, Riley, Jesse, Katie, Natalie, Ross, Meelyn, Jasmine, and Andy. This month we are turning our attention to the LifeSkill of CARING and trying to look for opportunities to feel and show concern for others.


SHARE THE JOY WITH MUSIC
This coming holiday season, PEPSI will offer a program called "SHARE THE JOY WITH MUSIC." Beginning November 7th., look for "Pepsi Notes" - eighth note symbols on the packaging of Pepsi Cola and Frito-Lay snack products. Please collect these symbols and return them to school where they will be redeemed for FREE MUSIC SUPPLIES such as instruments, sheet music, software and other items. Products containing ?Pepsi Notes? will be sold until January 7, 2001 or while supplies last. Please help our school by collecting and turning in "Pepsi Notes!" Thanks!


FLIPSIDE
The following talented artists from Forest Hill have had their drawings featured in the December 11th issue of the FlipSide section of the Ledger. Congratulations to: Lyndsee, Jake, Amy, Alex, Brennan, and Taylor.


LMC COLLECTION CORNER
Please check out the Collection Corner display case in the LMC hallway. You will notice a variety of student collections throughout the school year. January 8-12, Trevon will have on display his collection of Pokeman cards and Abigail will display her collection of Elephants.


END OF GRADING PERIOD, FIRST SEMEMSTER
Friday marks the end of our second nine week grading period and our first semester. It's hard to believe that the 2000-2001 school year is half over. Please be aware that Monday, January 8th is a teacher work day and students will not attend school on this day. Report cards for all students (K-4) will be sent home once we return to school from Christmas Vacation on Friday, January 12.


MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL!
On Monday, January 15, students will not be attending school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Please mark your calendars and plan to enjoy the long weekend!


Science Club News
Remember: 1st and 4th Grades will meet on Jan. 9 at 3:30
2nd and 3rd Grades will meet on Jan. 10 at 3:30
All science club members must have turned in their Science Fair Entry forms to be members.


Science Fair News
Remember - Forest Hill's Annual Science Fair is on Thursday, Feb. 8. Something new this year is that the regional science fair has invited the primary grades to send entries. Therefore, a fourth grade representative will be chosen to represent Forest Hill on Thursday, March 22 and representatives may be chosen from the 1, 2, and/or 3 grades to represent Forest Hill on Saturday, March 24. The regional science fair will take place at the University of Indianapolis.


BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
We had 3 Chippers who celebrated their December birthdays by participating in our Birthday Book Club. They bought a book from our display and donated it to our library. Happy Birthday to: Chrissy, Aaron, Ryan, and Zach. Stop by to see their pictures on the LMC bulletin board!


IMPORTANT DATES

DECEMBER 22 WINTER PARTIES (1:15)
DECEMBER 22 ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (2:30)
DECEMBER 22 END OF SEMESTER
DECEMBER 22 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
JANUARY 9 BACK TO SCHOOL
JANUARY 9 PTO MEETING 7PM
JANUARY 15 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL



December 7, 2000


December - A Month of Caring
The holiday season is a time when many people are looking for ways to help others by sharing their time, their gifts, and their resources. One great way to do this is to sponsor a Forest Hill family this year by purchasing much needed clothing items and other gifts that may brighten the holidays for a Forest Hill student. If your family, church group, bridge club, bowling team, etc. would like to sponsor a Forest Hill family or student this year, please contact Mr. Haney at the school by Tuesday, December 12.


FOREST HILL NIGHT AT THE MILL
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 20th. On that night, the Noblesville junior varsity and varsity basketball teams will be hosting the Carmel Greyhounds. Forest Hill students will be able to buy tickets for $1 off the regular price, it will cost $3.00 per ticket (instead of $4.00) for Forest Hill students and families to purchase a ticket. These tickets need to be paid for in advance, students will need to bring their money in an envelope with the students name and how many tickets they are purchasing. The office will be collecting this money December 12 through Friday, December 15. Forest Hill students will meet at Gate 1 where tickets will be distributed at 5:30 pm. There will be a special section where Forest Hill students will sit and cheer on the Millers.


SHARE THE JOY WITH MUSIC
This coming holiday season, PEPSI will offer a program called "SHARE THE JOY WITH MUSIC." Beginning November 7, look for "Pepsi Notes" - eighth note symbols on the packaging of Pepsi Cola and Frito-Lay snack products. Please collect these symbols and return them to school where they will be redeemed for FREE MUSIC SUPPLIES such as instruments, sheet music, software and other items. Products containing Pepsi Notes will be sold until January 7, 2001 or while supplies last. Please help our school by collecting and turning in Pepsi Notes!!! Thanks!


HO! HO! HO! HO! IT'S TIME FOR FOREST HILL?S ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM!!!!!!!!!!!
FOREST HILL?S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IS COMING SOON ON THURSDAY, DEC. 14TH. GRADES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM ARE THE FIRST AND FOURTH. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DRESSED AS ELVES. MRS. SADDLER HAS ALREADY SENT HOME PERMISSIONS SLIPS AND ELF COSTUME PATTERNS. IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY TROUBLE WITH YOUR COSTUME, PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN THE AFTERNOON ON DECEMBER 14TH. AT 1:30 AND AGAIN AT 7:00 THAT SAME DAY. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE INVOLVED IN BOTH PROGRAMS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!!


FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE BIG SUCCESS!!!!
The movie night was a huge success, there were over 100 students!!!! Everyone had a great time. Thanks to all the parents who helped chaperone. The next movie night will be scheduled in the spring.


Artist of the Month announcement
Congratulations to the following students who were selected by Mrs. Patterson for showing "excellence in art" and for being selected as the December artists of the month: Michelle, Jordanr, Zach, and Andrew.


FLIPSIDE
The following talented artists from Forest Hill have had their drawings featured in the December 4th issue of the FlipSide section of the Ledger. Congratulations to: Morgan, Lauren, Katie, and Garrett.


Textbook Review Committee
Language Arts (Reading and Writing) textbooks and materials to be used in Noblesville Schools during the 2001-2007 school years will be adopted by the Board of School Trustees next spring; In order to provide information for the School Board, and to assist them in their final decision, a committee composed of administrators, teachers, and parents will review and evaluate state-adopted textbooks and approved materials. The committee will submit a written recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools. Parents wishing to be considered to serve Noblesville Schools as a member of the textbook evaluation committee are requested to contact our school office to complete a parent information survey/application.


LMC COLLECTION CORNER
Please check out the Collection Corner display case in the LMC hallway. You will notice a variety of student collections throughout the school year. December 18-22, Dayton will display his Beanie Babies.


IMPORTANT DATES

DECEMBER 7 GIRL SCOUTS IN CAFE (6:30)M
DECEMBER 12 MARKET DAY (4:30)
DECEMBER 14 WINTER MUSICAL 1:30PM, 7PM GR.1 AND GR.4
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM
DECEMBER 20 GR. 3 TO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
DECEMBER 20 GR. 2 HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD 2:45PM
DECEMBER 20 FOREST HILL RECOGNIZED AT NHS GAME
DECEMBER 20 MR. CAMPBELL PRESENTS TO GRADE 3
(1 PM & 2 PM
DECEMBER 21 GR. 4 TO MAX 9:AMY
DECEMBER 22 WINTER PARTIES (1:15)
DECEMBER 22 ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (2:30)
DECEMBER 22 END OF SEMESTER
DECEMBER 22 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL