I just returned home this weekend, with my first born in tow, after she completed her first year of university. Some of you are in my boat and will be able to relate to the joy this brings. For others who will be rowing along with us this time next year, stay tuned! It is awesome having our family complete once again, but she is all the better for the adventures and learning this year away has afforded her. Win win! :-)
Important Dates to Remember!:
APRIL
23 Cyber Bullying Awareness Campaign begins (Leadership 621students)
Drug Information Panel- last period in the day for all Grade 10 students
Parents and other interested community members are invited to attend a repeat session
beginning at 6:30 p.m. that evening in the TOSH cafeteria.
25 PISA Testing (identified 15 year olds-born in 1996): 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
**Participating students are asked to bring a ruler and calculator with them. Morning snack &
lunch special provided. Attendance is expected.**
Report Cards go home!
26 School Dance 8-11 p.m. $5 admission.
27 School Development Day-No classes
MAY
3 Student Government Council Elections Kick Off Assembly- 10:30 a.m. (Full school)
Campaign Education Session for parties at noon
Campaign Barbeque at noon
4 Area Association Day- No Classes
7 Student Government Council Campaigns Begin
9 Student Government Council Leaders' Debate in LT at noon (moderated by David Gallant)
11 30 Hour Famine Overnight Event (must have raised minimum of $30 and returned permission form)
Voye Rugby Tournament
Try to make time in your schedule for the Drug Information Panel being hosted in the cafeteria Monday at 6:30 p.m. and bring a friend! This is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the current realities of substance abuse, especially as they pertain to youth, and what parents can do to help. Hope to see you there!
PISA Testing on Wednesday!
Over 200 identified TOSH students born in 1996 will be participating in the international PISA assessment on Wednesday, April 25 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This is a regular school day (attendance will be taken in all classes) and participants will be rewarded with a morning snack and cafeteria lunch special. Please encourage your son/daughter to give their best effort on this test and remind them to bring a calculator and ruler on Wednesday morning. For more information on this assessment, you can consult this site: http://www.pisa.gc.ca/fra/accueil.shtml.
You may have read the article in the Journal-Pioneer which let people know that we are revamping the way we do student leadership here at TOSH beginning in the fall. In short, our new model involves 8 Councils representing different areas of student interest: Activities, Athletics, Music, Fundraising and Finance, Multimedia, Extracurricular Activities, Community Works, and Student Government. Participation is voluntary and the executives for each Council will be chosen from within those groups with the exception of the Student Government Council Executive which will be elected by the student body this May. Nomination forms for interested parties are available in the main office and due back no later than this Thursday, April 26. Our kick off campaign rally will be held on May 3, and we hope to get some media coverage for this. We are one of 19 schools across Canada involved in this Heritage Canada grant project and the only school on PEI. Kudos to students, Noah Richardson (10), Hannah Graham (12), and Greg MacCormack (12) (see photo above) and teacher, Mike Trainor (absent from photo) for their hard work in visioning with me for this initiative.
There are no classes this Friday for students, but our staff will be busy learning about ways to encourage literacy development across the subject areas (this is not just a job for the English teachers!) and how to give more descriptive feedback to students on their work so that they will have a better idea what improvements need to be made. We trust that this day of professional learning will trickle back into teacher practice and benefit our students in the long run!
Dress Code Reminder
It is wonderful to see the warmer weather beginning, but we need your help in ensuring that your son/daughter comes to school dressed in accordance with our school's Dress Code. I have been on the PA a couple of times to remind students of the policy found in their student handbooks. Here are the particulars:
TOSH DRESS CODE -The Three Oaks Mission Statement encourages students to show respect for
themselves, their peers, and their teachers. In light of this, and in the pursuit of a positive learning
environment, the following are NOT considered appropriate school attire:
* clothing, including hats, jewellery, or accessories associated with drug, alcohol, tobacco, sex,
obscenity, discrimination or violence.
* short shorts or short skirts, revealing necklines, exposed midriffs, or shoulderless shirts.
NOTE: Skirts/Shorts that are shorter than the ends of the fingertips when arms are held by your side are too short and spaghetti or bra straps are not appropriate.
* outer clothing that does not completely cover underclothes.
Students may be asked to change or cover up if their dress is considered inappropriate or makes
someone uncomfortable.
We seem to be having more of an issue with the girls than the boys at the moment. While we acknowledge their need to sport the latest fashions, some of what is currently "in style" is not appropriate school wear. Thank you in advance for your help with this!
Have a wonderful week and enjoy the many signs of spring!
Nicole
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