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