Forest Ridge Academy News
ICE BOX BULLETIN
November 14, 2008
GRANDPARENT’S/SPECIAL FRIEND DAY
NOVEMBER 21—10:00 A.M.
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ALL RAFFLE TICKET STUBS MUST BE TURNED IN BY 8:00 A.M. ON NOVEMBER 21.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT—One of seven students at Bishop Noll Institute that earned AP Scholar Awards for exceptional achievement on AP exams was an FRA graduate. He has also been named as a semifinalist in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship program. He is among 25 students in all of Lake and Porter counties to achieve this status. Congratulations!!
PATRIOT’S PEN AWARD—Two of our Middle School students, were chosen as First Place winners in the recent Patriot’s Pen contest sponsored each year around Veteran’s Day by the VFW. This is quite an accomplishment considering over 800 students competed in this contest. Way to go!!!! FRA is very proud!!!
GRANDPARENT’S DAY SCHEDULE—The schedule of events for Grandparent’s Day is as follows:
9:30 a.m.—Guests arrive and get seated in the gymnasium. Refreshments will be available.
10:00 a.m.—A program entitled “Cinemagic” will be presented.
11:15 (approx.) - RAFFLE DRAWING
11:30 (approx.) - SCHOOL DISMISSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK.
FALL FUNDRAISER PICKUP—All items ordered from the Fall fundraiser MUST be picked up on Monday, November 17. Pickup begins at 3:00 p.m. and will continue until 5:00 p.m. If you will not be available to pick up your order, please contact someone to pick up for you. FRA does not have freezer space for items that are left. Any questions regarding the pickup —call Mrs. Bognar at extension 15.
PLEASE HELP—The office is in need of cough drops and thermometer sleeves. If you can help out by donating either of these items it would be appreciated.
PROJECT DAY—Project Day will take place once again this year on the last day before Winter Break. (December 19) The same format will be used, however some of our targeted charities may change. We will be asking for volunteers and much needed items to make this day the same success as last year. More information will be forthcoming,
FOOD DRIVE—For those that have been wondering...The food drive that in the past has taken place before Thanksgiving will become part of our Project Day plans. Be prepared to donate. The number of hungry people in Lake County has grown considerably over the past few months.
MITTEN TREE—Our annual Mitten Tree will be ready for “decorating” with scarves, mittens, gloves, and hats, shortly after Thanksgiving Break. 20 Monti Hender points will be given for each (pair) item donated.
BOX TOP PROFITS—the most recent shipment of box tops has earned our school nearly $500.00. KEEP CLIPPING!!!!
08/09 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Nov. 19—(Home) Urban Enterprise Academy
Nov. 21—at Portage Christian
Dec. 5—(Home) Portage Christian
Dec. 9—at Valparaiso Victory Christian
Jan. 9—(Home) Valparaiso Victory Christian
Jan. 13—at Trinity Lutheran (Crown Point)
Jan. 26—at Valparaiso Victory Christian
Jan. 29—(Home) Trinity Lutheran (Crown Point)
ALL GAMES WILL START BETWEEN
4:00 and 5:00 p.m. unless noted
PARENTS WILL NEED TO PROVIDE
TRANSPORTATION TO AWAY GAMES
Come out and support your Eagle Team!!!
CONGRATULATIONS,
GREEN TEAM!! (4th Grade)
Earlier this week Mrs. O’Donnell and a 4th grade student attended a ceremony on behalf of the Green Team where FRA was presented with a certificate of achievement for being a Recycling Superstar. FRA showed the greatest amount of increase in recycling over the past year than any other school or organization in Northwest Indiana. We were invited to share with others in attendance how we accomplished this honor.
Thank you, families for your participation and Green Team for being such great
stewards of this cause. Your perseverance really paid off!!!
Hooray for FRA!!
Check out the attached flyer on the IBB that your student brought home regarding Ms. Panos’ class community service project.. Help support children’s literacy by donating books you no longer want or need.
LIBRARY NEWS
Next week is National Children’s Book Week!
On Tuesday, we will celebrate by dressing up as book characters. Remember that everyone that participates will be given Monti/Hender points. Also, ribbons & prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Winners will be announced at lunchtime and then everyone will receive a bookworm treat.
On Thursday, we will have a “Read-in” when students can bring their favorite pillow and book and come to the gym for silent reading.
Please remember to pay overdue fines as soon as possible. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated!
Session 1 of the Readathon ends Thursday, November 20. Please turn in Readathon Record sheets by 3:00 p.m. (this date has changed from a previous notice.)