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Congratulations to our very own Mr. McLaughlin on his recent achievements in Thailand this month. Patrick was selected to attend the Asia Pacific Innovative Teachers Awards during his March Break where he presented his 2010 Grade 1 class project “Getting to Know Each Other, A virtual tour of Schools in Canada and the Netherlands". Patrick was named First Runner Up at this international event. Congratulations to Mr. McLaughlin and his students on this amazing achievement! We are also celebrating a team of grade 4 FI students in Mrs. Ward Parish's class. Megan Legere, Chelsey Chamberlain, Jessica Roy and Claire Dempsey aka Tech Girls, were recipients of an honourable mention in the 2011 Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision Awards. These students are commended for a job well done in demonstrating innovative thinking in their exploration of science and its impact on technology and the future. Congratulations!  Finally, today, the staff and students would like to extend a very large Saint Patrick's Day thank you to our Home and School parents who distributed Shamrock Shakes in the Shamrock Shack to every student here at school. A big thank you to Mme Kezia for providing the venue and music for an awesome jig in the gym. It was a great event and we thank the Home and School for their generosity. Happy Saint Patrick's Day Everyone! __** Thursday, March 31st **__
 * __Thursday March 17th__**

Good Afternoon Terry Fox families. This is Paula Chapman with a message going out to you on Thursday, March 31st. This message is for anyone who has enrolled or would like to enroll in our fundscrip program to purchase gift cards to help raise money for our playground. Did you know that we now have 29 parents and staff members enrolled and we have raised a total of 557.46? Have you tried placing an order yet? Our next ordering deadline is this coming Monday morning and you can go on the fundscrip site at any time to place your order in advance. Why not consider purchasing gift cards for your next grocery order or your next trip to the gas station. There are many retailers to choose from and you pay nothing extra for a percentage coming back to our playground account. All gift cards come directly to our school next Friday and we will contact you to pick them up. Thank you so much for helping purchase new equipment for our playground! We hope you will visit the fundscrip site in the next few days! If you have any questions about this at any time please give us a call here at the school.

__** Wednesday, April 6th **__

Dear TFES Families, I am delighted to inform you that your child will become a published author by writing and illustrating a book that will be hardbound by Studentreasures Publishing. Did you notice the “Ask about my book” sticker I sent home with your child? I also sent home an order form with the option for you to order copies of your child’s book. Please sign the bottom of the note with your purchase. If you decide not to order a copy, you need to check the “NO” box. If I get all the signed notes back, we will qualify to receive free books! If you would like to see some sample books, you can visit [|www.askaboutmybook.com] or visit our display in front of our main office. Your child has been working very hard to create this book. It is sure to make a wonderful keepsake for you and a very special gift for grandparents or other family members. Please note the prices are in America Funds and your credit card company will adjust the price according to the day your order is processed. If you choose to pay by cheque, please include the letters USD by the total to indicate American Funds. Your bank will then adjust the rate according the exchange rate the day it is processed. Thank you for supporting your child and our writing program. Sincerely, Janet Ramsay