Well, we finished off the first two-day week of this new school year vertical and smiling! That's half the battle! :-) It was truly a great start, and I am so proud of our staff who came back from the summer holiday rested and committed to making this the best year ever for our students. Thank you to our many student leaders who acted as tour guides during the Welcome Back Barbeque and at school this week. Their smiling faces helped alleviate a lot of stress, especially for our new students!
Dates to Note in September:
10-14 Welcome Back Week (See schedule below!)
13 Peer Helper Provincial Training (Ch'town)
Parent Information Night (6:30 p.m. in Gym)
First School Dance (Green and Gold theme)- 8:30-11 p.m. Admission is $5.
14 Green and Gold Day! (Wear our school colours!)
Tyler Durman Presentation (Full School Assembly- 9:10-10:20 a.m.)- Shortened AM periods
TEAM 2015 (Grade 10)
17 First Parent Council Meeting (6:30 p.m. in the library)
19 Class Officer Speeches (12:50 p.m.)
25-30 CSLC 2012: Weyburn, Sask. (Nicole out)
**PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT: SEPTEMBER 13 (6:30-8 p.m.)**
September 13 and 14
We are pleased to have motivational speaker, Tyler Durman, with us for Parent Information Night (Sept. 13) and for a full school assembly (Sept. 14). Tyler hails from California and he is best known for his ability to make people laugh while telling stories that bring hope and wisdom. Each year his live presentations reach more than 200,000 students and adults, while his written stories are shared in homes throughout the U.S. and Canada. Tyler's session with parents/guardians starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp in our Gym on Sept. 13. You won't want to miss it, so spread the word! Thanks to our sponsors: Quality Inn and Suites Summerside and CSLC 2008 Legacy Fund!
We begin every day at Three Oaks with 15 minutes of silent reading time (staff AND students!) from 8:55-9:10 a.m. Please encourage your son or daughter to bring along something in print that they will enjoy. After all, that is what reading is all about!
School Policies and Procedures
Every student received a locker and agenda book on the first day of school, and we are currently collecting student fees ($26) from each student. Please try to have your child's fees paid by Wednesday of this week (Sept. 12). If there are any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at school or send an e mail message: nmhaire@edu.pe.ca. Our school policies and procedures are found in the Student Agenda. If you are new to Three Oaks, we ask that you review these with your child.
The Three Oaks Dress Code can be found in our Student Agenda book, as well. The fashions this season are working against us, making it is very difficult to find shorts for girls that are the length we require (to the end of the fingertips when arms are extended by the sides). The hard and fast rule still applies to skirts and dresses, and shorts should be of a reasonable length (no inside pockets or questionable body parts visible please!). We are asking parents to help ensure that their children come to TOSH dressed in an appropriate and professional manner. If we have any issues with how your son/daughter is dressed on any given day, we will give you a call and either ask that you bring them home to change or provide them with some alternate clothing for the day. Bring on the cold weather! :-)
Thank you in advance for your support!
We have made it very clear to our students, both via PA announcements and individual classroom presentations, that students who must smoke are to stand behind the chain fence in the designated area close to Kenmoore Avenue. Standing anywhere else in our parking lot area means that students are smoking on school property, something our school policy prohibits. It is also important for students to note that the wooded area that borders our rugby field beside the school is private property and has been declared "off limits". Students found here will be charged with trespassing by city police and will face school discipline, as well. Students who are struggling with any addiction issues are always welcome to seek help in Student Services.
Welcome Back Week Activities!
Our Activities Council has lots of great spirit activities planned for our 2012-2013 Welcome Back Week! Check it out!Mon., Sept. 10: Free Pancake Breakfast in Caf
(Begins at 8 a.m.)
Dodgeball in Gym at Noon
Tues., Sept. 11: Tye Dye Tuesday (shirts) at Noon
Wed., Sept. 12: BYOB! (Bring Your Own Banana!)
Free Banana Splits at Noon with Banana
$1 without!
Thurs., Sept. 13: Wear Green and Gold Day!
Coffee House at Noon in 400's Foyer
First School Dance 8:30-11 p.m.
(Green and Gold theme: $5 admission)
Fri., Sept. 14: Wear Your Sweats Day!
Tyler Durman- Full School Assembly (AM)
TEAM 2013 (Grade 10 only)
Kudos to Our Kids!
To our new Council Executive members for their hard work during Welcome Back activities and their participation in our leadership training workshop this weekend!
To Sloane Rioux for lending her artistic talent to our staff PD activity!
To Caitlin Carr for creating our Opening Day video!
To our 8 Council Presidents for their enthusiasm at their first Presidents' Council meeting ever!:
Noah Richardson~ Student Government Council
Becky Clark~ Athletic Council
Michaela Walker~ Activities Council
James Brown~ Music Council
Jaime MacLean~ Community Works Council
Andrew Farag~ Fundraising and Finance Council
Brett Poirier~ Multi-Media Council
Becca Gallant~ Extracurricular Council
Quote of the Week:
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
~ Benjamin Franklin
Challenge: Come to our Parent Information session Sept. 13 (6:30 p.m. sharp in the gym) and open your mind to Tyler Durman's message. We are excited to partner with you in your son/daughter's education!
Have a wonderful week and we hope to see you Sept. 13!
Nicole :-)
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