Monday, October 27, 2014

Nicole's Notes: Volume 6 (October 27, 2014)

Evan doing great work on the bulletin boards!
Happy Monday TOSH Parents and Guardians!

And Happy Octoberfest! Our Activities Council has planned a week chock-filled with fun activities at noon to get everyone in the Fall and Halloween Spirit. Check below for theme days, Grad dances, and Pumpkin Patrol information:

OCTOBERFEST 2014

Monday:  Lick or Treat! (on stage at Noon in the Caf)
Tuesday:  All Black Everything! (Wear the colour black and receive a treat in the morning!)
                  Fear Factor (on stage at Noon in the Caf)
Wednesday: Pumpkin Pinata (Lower Skylight at Noon)
                  Pumpkin Judging (Front of Lecture Theatre)
Thursday: Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest (on stage at Noon in Caf)
                  Halloween Costume Dance-GRADS ONLY (8-11 PM, Admission-$5)
                                                                   Friday:  Costume Judging (on stage at Noon in Caf)
                                                                                  Homeroom Trivia during Reading Period


                                                                   


TUESDAY, OCT. 28:  ISLAND STORM PRE-SEASON GAME FUNDRAISER!

The Island Storm have graciously offered to play their ONLY pre-season exhibition game at Three Oaks in support of our "In Our Own Backyard" Breakfast and Lunch program! The game against the St. John Mill Rats will take place in the TOSH gym on Tuesday, Oct. 28 beginning at 7 PM. Tickets are on sale in the Main Office at the school for $5 each or are available at the door on game night. All proceeds from the door, canteen and 50/50 draw will go directly to TOSH students in need, as well as ticket sales for a draw to win a "Storm Holiday", including: hotel accommodation, gas and meal coupons, and Storm game tickets. Tickets for the draw are $2 each or 3 for $5 and will be sold at the game Tuesday night.
**See you there and remember to bring a friend!!**


THANK YOU!!!!
A huge TOSH thank you is extended to the "Friends for a Cause" group who raised $485 for our "In Our Own Backyard" program at their recent Fun Run! Thank you to all who participated and donated that day. Your efforts will go a long way to helping our students!



PARENT COUNCIL NEEDS YOUR HELP! 

Our Parent Council have booked a table for the Craft Fair and are looking for parent volunteers to help work the table for 2 hour shifts: November 8 from 9 AM-8 PM and November 9 from 10 AM-5 PM. If you can spare an hour or two to help, please contact Karen Smith at smithkaren2@hotmail.com.

The next Parent Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 17 beginning at 6:30 PM in the TOSH Library. All are welcome!



LEADERSHIP TRAINING TOSH STYLE!
Several members of the various Council Executives and the Climate Crew gathered at the school on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. to participate in student leadership training facilitated by Ms. Haire. The purpose of the training was to highlight the "WHAT, WHY, and HOW" of student leadership at Three Oaks. There was a lot of learning and laughs thanks to the awesome participation of everyone present. Check out the smiles below!







UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:

Oct. 28        Island Storm Exhibition Game Fundraiser- 7 PM
Oct. 31        Halloween Dress Up Day
                    Pumpkin Patrol- 5:30-8 PM

Nov. 2         TOSH Band and UPEI Wind Symphony Performance- 2 PM
Nov. 3         Presidents' Council- 11:50 AM with Ms. Haire (Conference room)
Nov. 5         Principals' Meeting- Nicole Out
Nov. 6         Remembrance Day Assembly- 1 PM
                    Parent Teacher Interviews- 3:45-5 PM; 6-9 PM
Nov. 7         Parent Teacher Interviews- NO CLASSES
Nov. 8-9     Annual TOSH Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 11      Remembrance Day- NO CLASSES
Nov. 13      Report Cards Home
Nov. 21      PEITF Professional Learning Day- NO CLASSES
Nov. 27      Principals' Meeting- Nicole Out


TOSH YEARBOOK ON SALE NOW!

The TOSH Yearbook, which includes two free custom pages that students create themselves, is now available via on line sales at a cost of $32 USD. Simply log on to the following site: 
www.TreeRing.com/validate and enter the school passcode: 10 13 79 116 50 54328. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Tracy MacDonald: trlmacdonald@edu.pe.ca.




POST SECONDARY CAREER VISITS 2014 / 2015

Post Secondary Career Visits 2014 / 2015
Name
Date
Time & Location



Acadia University Open house
Oct. 25th
Wolfville, NS- Bring your transcript
King’s University Open house
Oct. 24th
Halifax, NS
Queen’s University
Oct. 24
Sign up in Student Services, LectureTtheater 11:30 – 12:15
UNB St John Open house
Oct 25th
Saint John, NB
Tyndale University College
Oct. 27th
1:55 outside Student Services.
UNB Parent and Student Night
Oct 29th
Loyalist Inn, Summerside-7 p.m.
UNB Fredericton
Oct. 30, 2014
Hall by Student Services.
Mount Alison University
Nov. 4
Sign up in Student Services, Lecture Theater  
2-3 p.m.
Memorial University
Nov. 4
Sign up in Student Services, Lecture Theater , 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, Truro
Nov. 7th
Truro Open House Discovery Days 2014
Truro, NS
UNB Coffee Talk Summerside
Nov TBD
One on one sessions on UNB
U of Toronto at Colonel Gray 
Nov. 17, 2014
Charlottetown- 7:00 p.m.
Acadia University
Nov. 17th
Lunch time visit-Hallway by Student Services
Crandall University Open House
Nov. 22nd
Moncton, NB 1 – 4 p.m.
Dalhousie U. Lunch visit
Nov. 24th
Hall outside Student Services.
St Mary’s University Open House

Nov. 15 & Nov 20
Halifax, NS
St Mary’s University
 Fall information center Holiday Inn Charlottetown
Nov. 26 th
Charlottetown, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
NOTE:  Check out this site for some awesome career exploration information:


MATH HELP CENTRE READY TO BEGIN! 

We are looking to match students who NEED help in math with those students willing to GIVE math help! Students interested in tutoring can contact Mrs. Tammy Craig ASAP in Room 407 to indicate their interest. Tutoring hours can be counted toward the Community Service Bursary. Students needing math help can do the same or Mrs. Craig can be contacted via e mail: txcraig@edu.pe.ca.






SHOUT OUT TO OUR STAFF!

To Mrs. Tammy Craig for her work organizing the Math Tutoring program!

To Mrs. Sandra Sheridan and Ms. Janet Bradshaw for accompanying some of our GSA group members to an event at UPEI last week!

To Mrs. Dia Lynn Keough and Mr. Lyndon Oulton for their work organizing Octoberfest activities and Pumpkin Patrol!

To Mrs. Keough, Ms. Krista Hickey, Mr. David McNeill, and Ms. Amanda Allen for their work organizing the Grad Halloween dance this Thursday!

To Mr. Joel Arsenault and Mr. Sean MacDonald for their help organizing the Storm fundraising game this Tuesday!

To Mrs. Linda Cashin, Admin Assistant, for her great work on the Storm tickets!



KUDOS TO OUR KIDS!

To the Council Executive and Climate Crew members (pictured above) who participated in Leadership Training on Sunday evening!

To the Leadership class and Athletic Council members for their help planning and facilitating the Storm game fundraiser Tuesday night!

To Charlotte Arsenault for her hard work capturing photos for the Yearbook!

To our music students who were chosen to represent our school in the provincial Honour Band program this year:  Devan Poirier, Daniel Meister, Melissa MacKay, Morgan Dehmel, Jacob Gallant, Kristin Gardiner, Brohan Brennan, Alex Casey, Rachel Brown, Max Gallant, and Nigel Waite.

To the members of our Cross Country team who represented our school at the PEISAA championships Oct. 16:  Ryan Merritt, Daniel Meister, Regan Smith, Alex MacFadyen, Tanner Doiron, Austin Taylor, Darrian Demchuck, Cody Rogers, Brolin Turner, Kolin Sobey, Carrie McGuire, Tiffany Cameron, and Kelsey MacKinnon.

To the students who were recognized on the Student of the Week board this week!:
Cassey Wedge-Great work in Math!
Ally Simmons-Great work on Factoring Polynomials Assignment!
Ryleigh MacDonald-Excellent work in Math this semester!
Mary Ann Pham-Huge marks in Math!
Aline Masarabakiza - Tuyisaba- Great work in Math on Polynomials!

Liam Broderick- Great efforts these past two weeks in Math!
Tayler Read-Great work in Polynomials Assignment!
Thomas Ridler-Great work all semester in Math!
Alex Perry-Continued huge efforts in Math!
Gwynne Doyle-Tremendous efforts in Math!
Savannah Mahar Significant Improvements in Math!
Emily Pasher-Great work all semester in Math!
Jesse Arsenault-Great line work and letter work in Design Technology!
Marcus Fear-Tremendous efforts and improvement in Design Technology!
Sebastien Roy-Garand-Excellent productivity in Design Technology!
Keenan Crozier-Great work in Design Technology!
Karlie Johnston-Fantastic Work in Mechanical Drawing!
Malerie Boudreau-Great work on Assignments this semester in Design Technology!
Jay Oram-For their leadership and energy while volunteering at small ball!
Carrie McGuire-For their leadership and energy while volunteering at small ball! 
Luke Poirier-For working hard on Career Skills!
Madison Wood-For volunteering her extra time in Ms Peterson's room!
Kaitlon Perry-For her leadership skills!
Reegan Gaudet-For her positive attitude!  
Pola Romerosa-For her creativity!
Dylan MacIsaac- For his creative writing skills!
Devon Geary-"Has what it takes to succeed in the trades!"
Jonathon Rose-For helping a fellow student!
Brett Higdon-For outstanding effort in science!
Austin Clow-For continuously working hard in science!
Charlotte Arsenault-For her donation to the library and for having such patience while taking yearbook photos!
Rourke Perry-Found and returned a lost purse to the office.
Marry Taha-Found and returned money left in the debit machine to the office!
Bradley Weeks-Found and returned lost money to the office!
Monica Arsenault-Found and returned lost money to the office!
Madison Wood-Excellent Work Ethic and results in Math!
Evan Costain-Excellent effort at CO-OP work placement!
Erin Veinotte-Excellent Work and Effort each day in Math!  Congrats on a Strong Start!

Challenge:  Ask to see the Parent-Teacher Interview form we are sending home with your son/daughter on Tuesday and make an appointment to see his/her teachers on Nov. 6/7! We look forward to partnering with you this year!

Quote of the Week: "Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together."~ Paul Ryan

See you at the Storm game Tuesday and hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Nicole

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Nicole's Notes: Volume 5 (October 20, 2014)

Happy Monday (but actually Tuesday) TOSH Parents and Guardians! 

I apologize for the lateness of this post. I returned from visiting my daughter in Ottawa late Sunday night and spent the next two days at the ELSB Principals' Retreat in Brudenell. I am looking forward to getting back to school and back to business tomorrow, but I also appreciated the time for reflection and learning that resulted when I was away. Sometimes you have to step out of the forest in order to see the trees!!

I left the retreat last evening so that I could attend the Parent Council meeting at the school Monday evening. Thank you to Parent Council Chair, Karen Smith, for running a great meeting and to all parents who attended. One of our three Department Heads, Sarah Jane Barrett, presented some of our school data and our school goal to those in attendance. We will be posting a link to this goal and the teaching support materials that go along with it for parents to see on our website in the near future, by parental request. Our school goal involves all of our students improving their expository writing skills to a significant degree by June 2015. All of our Block D teachers have done a first assessment to see where our students are now and we will be putting interventions in place in every class across the curriculum areas during Semester 1 to see what advances can be made in this area. The end result will determine our goals for Semester 2. We are grateful to Sarah Jane and her fellow Department Heads: David Ramsay and Beth Peters for the leadership they have provided around our school goal and professional development this year. We're in great hands!

On another note, the Parent Council have booked a table for the Craft Fair and are looking for parent volunteers to help man the table for 2 hour shifts: November 8 from 9 AM-8 PM and November 9 from 10 AM-5 PM. If you can spare an hour or two to help, please contact Karen Smith at smithkaren2@hotmail.com.

UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:

Oct. 20-21   Principals' Retreat- Nicole Out
Oct. 26        Student Leadership Training for Council Executives and Climate Crew
Oct. 28        Island Storm Exhibition Game Fundraiser- 7 PM

Nov. 2         TOSH Band and UPEI Wind Symphony Performance- 2 PM
Nov. 3         Presidents' Council- 11:50 AM with Ms. Haire (Conference room)
Nov. 5         Principals' Meeting- Nicole Out
Nov. 6         Remembrance Day Assembly- 1 PM
                    Parent Teacher Interviews- 3:45-5 PM; 6-9 PM
Nov. 7         Parent Teacher Interviews- NO CLASSES
Nov. 8-9     Annual TOSH Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 11      Remembrance Day- NO CLASSES
Nov. 13      Report Cards Home
Nov. 21      PEITF Professional Learning Day- NO CLASSES
Nov. 27      Principals' Meeting- Nicole Out


ISLAND STORM PRE-SEASON GAME FUNDRAISER!

The Island Storm have graciously offered to play their ONLY pre-season exhibition game at Three Oaks in support of our "In Our Own Backyard" Breakfast and Lunch program! The game against the St. John Mill Rats will take place in the TOSH gym on Tuesday, Oct. 28 beginning at 7 PM. Tickets are on sale in the Main Office at the school for $5 each. A draw from the first 100 tickets sold will result in the lucky winner enjoying "Best Seats in the House" and VIP treatment the night of the game. All proceeds from the door, canteen and 50/50 draw will go directly to TOSH students in need, so please spread the word and get your tickets today! 

"It takes a community to raise a child."


TOSH YEARBOOK ON SALE NOW!

The TOSH Yearbook, which includes two free custom pages that students create themselves, is now available via on line sales at a cost of $32 USD. Simply log on to the following site: 
www.TreeRing.com/validate and enter the school passcode: 10 13 79 116 50 54328. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Tracy MacDonald: trlmacdonald@edu.pe.ca.



POST SECONDARY CAREER VISITS 2014 / 2015

Name
Date
Time & Location



King’s University open house
Oct. 24th
King’s University Halifax
Queen’s University
Oct. 24
Sign up in Student Services, Lecture theater 11:30 – 12:15.
UNB St John open house
Oct 25th
Saint John, NB
Mount Alison University
Nov. 4
Sign up in Student Services, Lecture theater  2-3 p.m.
Memorial University
Nov. 4
Sign up in Student Services, Lecture theater , 12:30 - 1:30 
UNB Coffee Talk -Summerside
Nov TBD
One on one sessions about UNB

NOTE:  Check out this site for some awesome career exploration information:


Mr. David Gallant makes MAT621A FUN!

SHOUT OUT TO OUR STAFF!

To Sarah Jane Barrett and David Ramsay for filling in for Admin in the office on Monday!

To Sarah Jane Barrett for taking the time to present our school data and school goal information to the Parent Council Monday evening! They were very receptive to the work we intend to do and want to support our efforts from home. More on that to come!

To Gerald MacCormack for filling in for me as Acting Principal in my absence on Friday!

To Erin Peterson who ran the 10K race and Amanda Allen who finished her first half-marathon in the Island Marathon event this past weekend!

To Jason Gallant for his ongoing work with the Craft Fair again this year!

To Meghan Etchell for her work overseeing the Culinary staff meal program! YUM! :)

My Culinary Treat Last Week :)
KUDOS TO OUR KIDS!

To our Culinary 801 class for the awesome meals they are providing for staff!

To our Leadership 621 class for their work planning the Island Storm fundraising game!


Challenge:  If you are the parent of a Grade 10 student, ask to see the copy of their provincial assessment results that are going home with them after school on Wednesday.

Quote of the Week:  "Intense love does not measure; it just gives."~ Mother Teresa

Have an awesome week!
Nicole 

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Nicole's Notes: Volume 4 (Oct. 13, 2014)

Happy Thanksgiving Monday TOSH Parents and Guardians!

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful, long weekend with family and friends! I took some time this weekend to count my blessings and our TOSH family was definitely on that list!

We had a great two days of Convention with lots of professional learning opportunities. Our support staff had a meaningful two days of sessions, as well, and I had the privilege of spending some time with them on Friday afternoon. The keynote speakers (Damian Cooper, Donalyn Miller, and Dave Burgess) shared their passion for assessment, reading, and student engagement. There were numerous concurrent sessions and a unique opportunity to connect with fellow educators from across the Island. We are very lucky to have all our teachers under the same roof for this convention-the only province in Canada able to do so! It will be great to see our teachers applying what they learned this past week when we welcome our students back to school tomorrow!

CONGRATULATIONS! 

To Ashley, Zack, and Sophia Bell on the birth of the newest member to their family; Harrison Drezden, born on Oct. 9. Mrs. Bell is a valued member of our English Department, and we wish her a fun and restful maternity leave home with her beautiful family!




UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:

Oct. 13         Thanksgiving Day- NO CLASSES
Oct. 14         Career Day: 1-3 PM (Students) & 7-8:30 PM (Parents/Guardians) in GYM
Oct. 17         Nicole Out
Oct. 20-21   Principals' Retreat- Nicole Out
Oct. 26         

Nov. 2         TOSH Band and UPEI Wind Symphony Performance- 2 PM
Nov. 3         Presidents' Council- 11:50 AM with Ms. Haire (conference room)
Nov. 5         Principals' Meeting- Nicole Out
Nov. 6         Remembrance Day Assembly- 1 PM
                    Parent Teacher Interviews- 3:45-5 PM; 6-9 PM
Nov. 7         Parent Teacher Interviews- NO CLASSES
Nov. 8-9     Annual TOSH Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 11      Remembrance Day- NO CLASSES
Nov. 13      Report Cards Home
Nov. 21      PEITF Professional Learning Day- NO CLASSES
Nov. 27      Principals' Meeting- Nicole Out




CAREER DAY 2014
Parents/Guardians of students of all three grade levels are encouraged to come to the school tomorrow, OCTOBER 14! We will be hosting Career Day information for students and their families beginning with general post-secondary information from 6-7 PM in the Lecture Theatre followed by a tour of the many displays in the Gym from 7-8:30 PM.


TOSH MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN 2014 IS UNDERWAY!
Our Leadership class is facilitating this year's Magazine Campaign. This is a great opportunity to raise funds for our necessary school programs and to acquire one of many subscriptions available in the catalogue. Students were given packets containing all the necessary components to sell and purchase magazine subscriptions. The final collection date is Oct. 16. Students who sell a certain number of magazines may be given the opportunity to pick a prize (which will be outlined in the packet). Also, selling certain magazines will give sellers an immediate prize of a super bear plush toy and a ballot to win various gift cards.  The more they sell, the more rewards they will receive both individually and for the school! There will also be a grand prize for the top seller. Anyone wishing to purchase one or more magazine subscriptions can do so through TOSH students or by picking up an order form in the Main Office.


ISLAND STORM PRE-SEASON GAME FUNDRAISER!

The Island Storm have graciously offered to play their ONLY pre-season exhibition game at Three Oaks in support of our "In Our Own Backyard" Breakfast and Lunch program! The game against the St. John Mill Rats will take place in the TOSH gym on Tuesday, Oct. 28 beginning at 7 PM. Tickets are on sale in the Main Office at the school for $5 each. A draw from the first 100 tickets sold will result in the lucky winner enjoying "Best Seats in the House" and VIP treatment the night of the game. All proceeds from the door, canteen and 50/50 draw will go directly to TOSH students in need, so please spread the word and get your tickets today! 
"It takes a community to raise a child."



TOSH YEARBOOK ON SALE NOW!

The TOSH Yearbook, which includes two free custom pages that students create themselves, is now available via on line sales at a cost of $32 USD. Simply log on to the following site: 

www.TreeRing.com/validate and enter the school passcode: 10 13 79 116 50 54328. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Tracy MacDonald: trlmacdonald@edu.pe.ca.


PARENT COUNCIL MEETING OCT. 20 


The next Parent Council meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 20 in the TOSH Library. All new members are welcome and the meeting will begin with a brief update on school data collected and our school goal by Department Head, Sarah Jane Barrett.





POST SECONDARY CAREER VISITS 2014 / 2015

Name
Date
Time & Location



Career Day
Oct. 14th
Student walkabout in gym 2 – 3:15 PM, Evening session for parents re: post-secondary info- 6-7 PM followed by walkabout for parents in gym 7 – 8:30PM
Acadia University open house
Oct. 17th
On site admissions- bring your transcript
King’s University open house
Oct. 24th
King’s University Halifax
Queen’s University
Oct. 24
Sign up in Student Services, Lecture theater 11:30 – 12:15.
UNB St John open house
Oct 25th
Saint John, NB
Mount Alison University
Nov. 4
Sign up in Student Services, Lecture theater  2-3 p.m.
Memorial University
Nov. 4
Sign up in Student Services, Lecture theater , 12:30 - 1:30 
UNB Coffee Talk -Summerside
Nov TBD
One on one sessions about UNB

NOTE:  Check out this site for some awesome career exploration information:
http://www.nextnetwork.ca/


IT TAKES A VILLAGE!

TOSH has been twinned with Ndunyu Secondary School for six years now. Our People Helping People club members exchange letters at least twice per year and also do fundraising. Our annual donation of $1000-$1500 goes directly to Ndunyu, with no administration costs deducted. The school was opened in 2007 by community members to meet the needs of students who couldn't afford to attend provincial schools or travel to schools farther away. The current enrollment is 150-200 students with 7 teachers (3 are paid by government, 4 paid by parents). The funds from TOSH have helped Ndunyu pay for items such as: pit latrines, hand washing station, water storage tanks, school garden, school kitchen and lunch program, electricity, additional classrooms, desks and chairs, textbooks. The People Helping People members will be selling baked goods at the Island Storm fundraising game in aid of our sister school.





SHOUT OUT TO OUR STAFF!

To Pam Walsh for her excellent work with the Annual Convention Planning Committee this year!

To Janet Bradshaw (EA) for her excellent organization of the professional development days for EA's, Youth Service Workers, and Workplace Assistants!

To Erin Peterson (pictured above), Norma Smallman (EA), and Janet Surette (EA) for providing some of our students with an awesome pumpkin decorating experience last week!

To all Council Advisors for the great work they are doing with their Councils this year! The Presidents' Council meeting last week was inspiring!!

To Jim Donovan and Donna MacKay (Admin Assistant) for the great work they have done organizing this year's Career Day!

To Tammy Craig and the People Helping People club members for their work supporting our sister school in Africa...for six years!

To Dia Lynn Keough, Krista Hickey, Amanda Allen, and David McNeill for their work getting Class Officers in place for the Class of 2015!

To Sean MacDonald for his creative fundraising ideas for the Storm game!


KUDOS TO OUR KIDS!

To Spencer Groom for representing PEI at the U18 national soccer competition in Surrey, BC!

To members of our AAA Baseball Team for capping off a perfect season with provincial Gold!

To Emma Paynter for being selected to represent TOSH as a Guardian Teen Scene writer!

Presidents' Council Meeting Monday
To our Council Presidents for the awesome leadership they are already demonstrating this year!


Challenge:  Consider purchasing a ticket for the Island Storm fundraising game on Oct. 28 or plan to come out for the Parent Council meeting next Monday, Oct. 20!

Quote of the Week:  "Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving."~ W.T. Purkiser

Thank you for sharing your awesome kids with us! Have a great week!
Nicole