Nicole's Notes: Volume 22 (Feb. 24/14)

Team TOSH "representing"!

Happy Monday TOSH Parents and Guardians!

Well, we managed to "weather" a rather "interesting" Winter Carnival week! The Activities Council members had planned an awesome week of events around an Olympic theme, but two unwanted snow days wreaked havoc on those plans. We celebrated "Jersey Day" on Tuesday with "Make Your Own Sundae" and "Olympic Bingo" in the caf at noon. Olympic events were playing on the big screens in the gym and everyone was hyped and ready to cheer on Heather Moyse and teammate, Kaillie Humpries, to their second Olympic gold medal on Wednesday. We celebrated our Canadian pride instead when we finally returned to school on Friday. LOTS to be proud of with our Canadian athletes having so much success in Sochi, for sure, and fostering that pride in our students is an important part of what we do! A huge thank you goes out to all staff and students who showed so much support for our Winter Carnival Activities. Your school spirit is infectious!! Check out the photos below! 

Some of our awesome TOSH staff members dedicated time this weekend in support of the Summerside Rotary Club's Curling Fun Spiel. Mr. Lilly, Mr. Hockin (also a Rotarian), Mr. Arsenault, and Chris McCarthy (interesting that they needed a chiropractor on their team?! ;))-pictured above-helped raise much appreciated funds for Rotary projects, such as the STRIVE program. Five TOSH grads receive these STRIVE scholarships on graduation night each year. Mr. Donovan curled this weekend, as well, and we appreciate them all sharing their time and skills in support of the important work the Rotary members do in our community!

The Parent Council is still looking for donations to the Potluck Lunch they are hosting for Staff Appreciation now on Wednesday, February 26 at 11:45 p.m.
Please e mail Karen Smith ASAP at:smithkaren2@hotmail.com to indicate your interest in helping out! We are hoping we won't need a storm date!! Thank you to all parents/guardians who had food ready to go last week!

A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Reg and Tobi MacDonald for their generous donation of plaques for our recent fundraiser in support of the "In Our Own Backyard" program! Draw winners were:

1st Prize- Linda Cashin
2nd Prize- Gaylene Albert
3rd Prize- Shelly MacLeod

Thank you to Mr. Rob Corkum for making the draw!

"WE ARE WINTER":

WINTER CARNIVAL SPIRIT!

Red and White Staff Smiles

Lots of Red and White in Higgy's BIO class!

Spirit in the Caf!

Red and White AND a cool winter hat!

Hoping for Hypnotist Show Tickets!

Friendly Jersey Rivalry!

Summerside Hockey Representing!

Olympic Bingo...NOT so easy!

BINGO...Olympic Style!

Ice Cream Sundaes made to order! YUM!!!!

Make Your Own Sundae Line!

TOSH Pride!

Big Screens put to great use! #Sochi2014

UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:

February:
25       2014-2015 Course Description Handbooks out to students
26       Pink Shirt (Anti-Bullying) Day- Wear a Pink Shirt!
26-27 Transition Planning Presentation to Grade 10 Students-Mr. Donovan
27       Principals' Meeting-Nicole Out
28       Collaborative Planning Day- No Classes

March:
6        Band Days
         Course Registration for 2014-2015
7       School Effectiveness Day-No Classes
10      MADD Assembly
         Parent Council Meeting- 6:30 p.m. in Library
17-21 March Break-No Classes

POST-SECONDARY VISIT SCHEDULE: 

UNB- On Site Waved Admission Fee (Student Services-15 min interviews)- Feb. 26/14
UNB Evening Info Session (Loyalist Inn)- Feb. 26/14 @ 7 PM

NATIONAL PINK SHIRT DAY WEDNESDAY! 

Our Climate Crew is encouraging all members of our school community to wear a pink shirt on Wednesday, Feb. 26 to show our school's commitment to protecting one another's right to "be". "Pink Day" is a national bullying awareness initiative, but we believe that everyday is "Pink Day" at Three Oaks! The Crew will be sharing informational videos and national statistics, as well, that day in an effort to raise awareness and activate empathy.

WATERLOO MATH CONTEST 2014

The University of Waterloo develops and administers many internationally recognized contests to help to inspire the next generation of students to develop an interest in, and love for, mathematics and computer science. We had approximately 15 students prepared to write this test on Thursday (aka Snow Day #2) and appreciate those who were able to sit the test on Friday morning when we returned to school. Our students have traditionally done well in the Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat tests, and we look forward to celebrating our students' results this year! Thank you to Mr. David Gallant for being our staff liaison and to Mr. David MacEachern for volunteering his classroom and proctoring services! A team effort, for sure!

KUDOS TO OUR KIDS!!

To Jerrika Slaunwhite for creating an excellent cell model made of candy! Biology with a twist! ;-)

To Bruce Ramsay for giving up his spare period to help a new teacher to our school get settled in! Very thoughtful!

To the members of the Activities Council for the awesome Winter Carnival they provided under some pretty extreme conditions!

To the members of the Athletic Council for running the Silly Olympics in the gym these past couple of weeks!

To all students who wore jerseys and/or Red and White last week! Great spirit!

To Noah Richardson for being chosen as a national finalist for the Loran Scholarship-one of 75 chosen from over 3000 applicants! Well done, Noah!

To Brad Murphy for winning the Provincial Senior Boys Singles Title for Youth Bowling Canada! He is heading to Winnipeg for Nationals May 2-5th.

To the Alex MacFadyen rink who won the Under 18 Provincial Boys Curling Championship, heading to the Atlantics in Oromocto April 4-6! Team members from TOSH are: Alex MacFadyen and James Dalton.

To the Jenny McLean rink who won the Under 18 Provincial Girls Curling Championships, also heading to Atlantics in Oromocto! TOSH team members are: Emily Vaniderstine, Ava Whitney-Coulter, Lauren MacFadyen, and Jenny McLean!

Challenge:  No more doing the Snow Dance!! Encourage your son./daughter to turn his/her attention to the school work at hand. We're looking forward to building some learning momentum in the week ahead!

Quote of the Week:  "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." ~Confucius

Have a wonderful week with LOTS of sunshine!! 

Nicole

Nicole's Notes: Volume 21 (Feb. 17, 2014)

Celebrating Rodney and Kaitlyn 

Happy "Islander Day" Monday TOSH Parents and Guardians!

I hope everyone had the chance to enjoy the gift of time that this February holiday offers. We are headed into a busy week at school, so the extra day of rest was definitely needed and appreciated! Lots to report this week, so read on!

Speaking of reporting...your son/daughter was given his/her Semester 1 report card last Monday to bring home to you. If you did not see this and/or have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me, Mr. Jason Gallant, or Mr. Gerald MacCormack at 888-8460 or via e mail ASAP!

The Parent Council is still looking for donations to the Potluck Lunch they are hosting for Staff Appreciation on February 19 at 11:45 p.m.
Please e mail Karen Smith ASAP at: smithkaren2@hotmail.com to indicate your interest in helping out! **Storm date is Thursday, Feb. 20.**

We wish Ms. Rochelle Sullivan all the best as she heads off on maternity leave! Mrs. Michelle Silliker will be filling her position for the remainder of this school year. Welcome, Mrs. Silliker!


UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:

February:
17      Islander Day- No Classes
18      Grad Activity-Games Night at TOSH (wear PJ's or Sweats)
18-21 Winter Carnival Week-list of activities to follow
20       School Dance- 8-11 p.m.
21       30 Hour Famine (Overnight event for registered participants only)
23       Hypnotist Show-Open to the public- 7-9 p.m.
25       2014-2015 Course Description Handbooks out to students
26       Pink Shirt (Anti-Bullying) Day- Wear a Pink Shirt!
26-27 Transition Planning Presentation to Grade 10 Students-Mr. Donovan
27       Principals' Meeting-Nicole Out
28       Collaborative Planning Day- No Classes

March:
6        Band Days
          Course Registration for 2014-2015
7        School Effectiveness Day-No Classes
10      MADD Assembly
17-21 March Break-No Classes


POST-SECONDARY VISIT SCHEDULE: 

St. Thomas- On Site Waved Admission Fee (Student Services)- Feb.19/14
UNB- On Site Waved Admission Fee (Student Services-15 min interviews)- Feb. 26/14
UNB Evening Info Session (Loyalist Inn)- Feb. 26/14 @ 7 PM

GRAD ACTIVITY TUESDAY!

The Class Officers are hosting a "Games Night" at the school for members of the Class of 2014 on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 7-9 p.m. Grads are asked to wear something comfy (PJ's, sweats, etc.) and admission is free. 

The Perfect "Match"!

WEEK IN REVIEW

We had some fun last week thanks to the Climate Crew and Activities Council. Theme days such as "Twin Day" and "Throwback Thursday" had great participation, and Valentine's Day was celebrated with Matchmaker form results, the Heart and Dating Games, and Wear Red and Pink Day. The Crew spent the week "catching" people committing Random Acts of Kindness, and more than a "few" heart shaped sucker rewards were distributed as a result. With Winter Carnival Week, the smiles can only continue! Thanks to all who did, and will, participate this coming week. You are part of our awesome school spirit! Enjoy the pictures below:

Matchmaker Form Results on Sale!

You know you've worked together too long when you start looking alike! #twinday

Triplets on Twin Day! :)

Mt. A Twins!

Triple Smiles! #twinday

TOSH Twins!

Red and White Day practice! #twins

More Twins!

Best Buds #twins

Teacher Twins! :-) Ms. Campbell and Mrs. Gaudet

Throwback to the 60's!

Throwback to the 80's!

Mr. Trainor defies description! #throwback

Wear Red or Pink Day...kinda!

TOSH WINTER CARNIVAL 2014! 
This is Winter Carnival Week coming up at Three Oaks, and our theme mirrors that of the Olympics: We Are Winter! We will be celebrating our Canadian Pride on Wednesday and encourage everyone to come decked out in Red and White that day! We are keeping our fingers crossed for TOSH Alum, Heather Moyse's, success in her two-man bobsled Olympic event this week, as well. There may be a last minute trip to the gym to cheer her on to victory Wednesday, so stay tuned! In the meantime, take a peek at the list of events that our Activities Council have planned for the week!:

WINTER CARNIVAL 2014

"WE ARE WINTER!"

TUESDAY, FEB. 18:            Jersey Day (Wear your favourite team jersey)

                                               Ice Cream Sundaes- on sale in the caf at noon ($1)

                                               Olympic Bingo (caf at noon)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19:     Pancake Breakfast (starts at 8 a.m. in the caf-FREE to all!)

                                               Wear RED & WHITE Day!

                                               Silly Olympics- gym at noon

                                               Broadcast of Olympic Two-man Bobsled Finals-tentative for 1:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 20:        Olympic Curling With a Twist- 500's at noon

                                              School Dance- in gym 8-11 p.m. ($5 admission)

FRIDAY, FEB. 21:              SNOW STORM DRESS UP DAY-wear hats, mitts, scarves, etc.

                                             Olympic Plunge- Skateboard and Plunger Races in 100's at noon

                                             Wii Olympic Games-in Lecture Theatre at noon

                                             30 Hour Famine Overnight Event for registered participants

SUNDAY, FEB. 23:           Hypnotist Show: Ian Stewart

                                            Open to the public!

IAN STEWART HYPNOTIST SHOW: FEB. 23!

Master Hypnotist, Ian Stewart, will be at Three Oaks on Sunday, Feb. 23 to awe and entertain anyone wishing to come watch our TOSH students get hypnotized! Ian has appeared at our TOSH Winter Carnivals for many years and has been featured on the Jay Leno Show and Late Night with David Letterman. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 sharp in the Gym. Admission is $5. 

KUDOS TO OUR KIDS!

To the Rogers Raising the Grade Mentors (pictured above) for the awesome program them are running at the Summerside Boys' and Girls' Club!: Olivia Cass, Ben Smith, Patrick Steele, Brett Murphy, Reanna Graham, Rachel Barry and Jayme Misener (also serving on B&GC National Youth Council and Maritime Youth Council), Shalynn Buss, Caitlin Gallant, Kaitlyn Taylor, and Charlotte Sullivan.

To Kaitlyn Taylor and Rodney DuFour for bringing in the top number of new memberships for the Rogers Raising the Grade program!

To Drake Gallant for helping out in the cafeteria last week! Much appreciated!

To all the students who took the time to make Valentines to be delivered to seniors on Valentine's Day last week! 

To the members of the Climate Crew who planned the RAOK activity and theme days last week! Fun! :)

To the members of the Activities Council who sold Matchmaker results and facilitated Valentine's Day activities last week!

Challenge:  Encourage your son/daughter to participate in some of the Winter Carnival activities this week, either by dressing up for a theme day, joining in an event, or just cheering other people on who do. Let's make coming to school to learn fun!

Quote of the Week:  "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."~ Barack Obama

Have a wonderful week ahead and enjoy Islander Day!

Nicole

Nicole's Notes (Volume 20)- Feb. 10/14

Our Library Has "Gone to the Dogs"!

Happy Monday TOSH Parents and Guardians!

We had a great start to Semester 2 last week, and I would like to acknowledge the hard work of my staff in that process. It is not an easy feat to finish up marks and report card comments for one semester while putting on the "razzle dazzle" for the new classes coming in! Report cards for Semester 1 will be distributed to students in homeroom on Monday, so we encourage you to ask to see those when your son/daughter arrives home from school.

As mentioned previously, our official "course change" time period ended on Friday. If your son/daughter is in a special situation and you wish to discuss this, please contact Mr. Jason Gallant via phone (888-8460) or e mail: xjgallant@edu.pe.ca.

The Parent Council is sending home a request for donations to the potluck they are hosting for Staff Appreciation on February 19 at 11:45 p.m.
Donation forms can be filled in and returned to the Main Office this week, or simply e mail Karen Smith at: smithkaren2@hotmail.com to indicate your interest in helping out!
Parent Council will meet in the Library Monday at 6:30 p.m. All new members are welcome!

NOTE:  We encourage you to follow our school library happenings on Instagram: @toshlibrary!

The Climate Crew and Activities Council have some awesome events happening in the week ahead, Here are a few to note:

Monday:  Launch of "Random Act of Kindness" Challenge
Tuesday:  Twin Day (Dress the same as someone else!)- Judging on stage at noon in the caf'
Wednesday: Valentines for Seniors (outside Lecture Theatre)
Thursday:  Throwback Thursday 
                   Three Legged Races in Lower Skylight at Noon
Friday:  Valentine's Day- Dress in Red and/or Pink Day

**Next week is "Winter Carnival Week", so stay tuned for the list of activities!**

LAST WEEK FOR FUNDRAISER FOR TOSH BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM!

One of our TOSH families has generously decided to share their creative talents with us and donate the beautiful plaques (pictured below) for a draw fundraiser. Tickets will be available in the Main Office here by mid-week and are selling for $2 each or 3 for $5. There are THREE prizes to be won and the draw will take place on Feb. 14/14. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to our TOSH Breakfast and Lunch programs. THANK YOU to the MacDonald's for helping in this way and I would encourage you to get in on this draw! Check out what you could win!!!

First Prize- $75 value

Second Prize (Family Name plus 3 first names)- $25 value

UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:

February:

10      Semester 1 Report Cards sent home to parents (via students!!)
          Parent Council Meeting-6:30 p.m in the Library
11/14 Transition Planning Presentation to Grade 11 Students-Mr. Donovan
17      Islander Day- No Classes
18-21 Winter Carnival Week-list of activities to follow
19       Sr. High Principals" Meeting-Nicole Out
20       School Dance- 8-11 p.m.
21       30 Hour Famine (overnight event)
23       Hypnotist Show-Open to the public- 7-9 p.m.
25       2014-2015 Course Description Handbooks out to students
26       Pink Shirt (Anti-Bullying) Day- Wear a Pink Shirt!
26-27 Transition Planning Presentation to Grade 10 Students-Mr. Donovan
27       Principals' Meeting-Nicole Out
28       Collaborative Planning Day- No Classes

March:
4        Band Days
          Course Registration for 2014-2015
7        School Effectiveness Day-No Classes
10      MADD Assembly
17-21 March Break-No Classes

POST-SECONDARY VISIT SCHEDULE:
UPEI Info Session (Pre-register in Student Services)- Feb. 13/14 @ 1 PM
St. Thomas On Site Waved Admission Fee (Student Services)- Feb.19/14
UNB On Site Waved Admission Fee (Student Services-15 min interviews)- Feb. 26/14
UNB Evening Info Session (Loyalist Inn)- Feb. 26/14 @ 7 PM




NEW UPEI SCHOLARSHIP STRUCTURE ANNOUNCED

UPEI President and Launch Team Visit TOSH

UPEI's CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT program features both Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships and Academic Excellence Awards-rewarding academic excellence upon entrance to, and throughout undergraduate studies at UPEI. Students will be motivated to do well and continue to do well in high school and university, as they will know automatically at what level they will be rewarded.

For the first time, students entering UPEI directly from high school will be guaranteed an entrance scholarship based on their Grade 12 average (award value will be confirmed based on an applicant's final admission average (the average calculated on the five courses used in making the admission decision) after receipt of grades at the end of the high school academic year):

Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships:

80.00-84.99%- $500
85.00-89.99%- $1000
90.00-94.99%- $2000
95.00-100.00%-$3000

These new awards are also "stackable", which means that students entering their first year will still be eligible for over 50 named, donation-based entrance scholarships (a number of which are full-tuition, renewable awards) and for the George Coles Bursary ($2200), offered to PEI residents by the Government of PEI.

Students in high school who have already applied for admission will receive a letter from the University reflecting the new scholarship plan and implications for them. If a student has not yet applied to UPEI, they are encouraged to apply ASAP (and before March 1/14) to be considered for all scholarship opportunities. For more information, visit upei.ca/scholarships.

Kaitlyn Taylor meets with Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Alan McIsaac
KUDOS TO OUR KIDS!

To Katilyn Taylor (pictured above) for writing to Minister Alan McIsaac as part of her Political Studies course about her concerns re: educational issues facing students on PEI and then meeting with the Minister at his office to discuss those same concerns!

To Brandon Worth for representing TOSH and the student voice in meetings with IBM Consultants, teachers, and staff of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development this week around the topic of what might be possible re: teaching and learning!

To Team MacFadyen and Team MacKay who have earned spots in the Canada Games Development Program for Curl PEI. Members from TOSH are: Alex MacFadyen, James Dalton (Team MacFadyen) and Alyssa Wright (Team MacKay)!

To Lucas Picard for kindness shown at noon time towards a fellow student in need!

To our Student of the Week nominees: (Check out the SOW Board in the Main Foyer!!)

Charlie Steele

For returning lost money!

Alex MacBeth

Carpentry-  Good job fixing the broken lock at the CTEC building! 

The whole Carpentry 801 C class for doing a great job on their safety video!

Taylor Kelly 

Great work in Computers!

Mallory Ahern 

Great work in Computers!

Marc DesRoches 

For his work in the Music Department during CO-OP first semester!

Christie Anne Campbell 

For her work in the Music Department during CO-OP first semester!

  

Sherry Anne Hiscock 

For being an honorary Peer Helper!

Divine Pascual 

For returning a lost calculator!

Sarah Meister 

Math Star!

Emma Paynter 

Math Star!

Cyler Vos 

Math Star! 

Katie Strongman 

Math Star! 

Ivey Walfield 

Math Star! 

Andrew Doyle 

Math Star!

Jolene McIsaac 

Math Star! 

Sara Compton

Math Star! 

Anna Son

Math Star! 

Noah Wallace 

Math Star! 

Morgan Mollins 

Math Star!

Scott Hashie 

Math Star!

Ben Childs 

Great Effort in Math! 

Maddie Fisher 

Great Effort in Math! 

Riley Forbes 

Great Effort in Math! 

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 Jordyn Myers 

Great Effort in Math 

Jessica Campbell 

Great Effort in Math!

 Kyle Compton 

Great Effort in Math!

Jenny McLean

Great Effort in Math! 

 Kelsey Yeo 

Great Effort in Math! 

Kyle Gallant 

Great Effort in Math!

Austin Taylor 

Great Effort in Math!

Emily MacLellan 

 For writing a great essay on her English exam!

Brianne Clark 

For writing a great essay on her English exam!

Kristan Coughlin 

 For writing an amazing essay on her English exam! 

Sarah Tanner 

For giving Ms. Boswell a compliment and making her feel welcome on her first day at TOSH!  :) 

Nathan Irwin 

For being so kind and helpful!

Jayme Misener 

Thanks for being such a great Peer Helper 1^st semester!!!

Logan Comeau

Thanks for being such a supportive Peer Helper 1^st Semester!!

To Danielle Glover for helping to make a student who is new to our school feel welcome!

To Nicole Gallant for helping make a new international student feel welcome!

To David McNeill and Noah Richardson for helping make a new international student feel welcome!

To our students from Brazil (pictured above) who have now returned home. Thank you for all that you taught us while you were with us at TOSH! Wishing you all the best always!

To Jessica Gillis (POG Friday and Tournament All Star) and Charlotte Thompson (Tournament All Star) for being recognized for their excellent play at the Sweetheart Tournament this weekend!

To the members of the AAA Women's Basketball Team for their silver medal performance at the Sweetheart Tournament this weekend!

Challenge:  Consider how you might help our Parent Council celebrate our hardworking staff on Feb. 19 by contributing a food item to the potluck lunch they are planning. Also, ask to see your son/daughter's Semester 1 report card!! If he/she lost it, call the school and we will print you a replacement copy!

Quote of the Week: "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."~ Wayne Dyer

Enjoy your week!

Nicole