Nicole's Notes: Volume 9 (Oct. 29)

Happy Monday and Happy Halloween TOSH Parents and Guardians!

It's hard to believe that we are already into Octoberfest activities and approaching Halloween! Our TOSH Pumpkin Patrol will be hitting the streets again this year on Halloween Night, keeping our younger Trick or Treaters safe. Big kids helping little kids: Priceless! Kudos to Mr. Oulton for overseeing this important event again this year and thanks to all of you who agreed to volunteer as drivers!

If you get this message in time, just a reminder that hypnotist Wayne Lee is performing here at Three Oaks Sunday, Oct. 28 beginning at 6 :30 p.m. The doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is $5. This event is open to the public and promises to be an awesome show!

There are other fun Octoberfest activities happening this week that will encourage our students to enjoy coming to school to learn with us. Halloween Dress Up Day on Wednesday is always a big hit for students AND staff, so encourage your son or daughter to participate. They will NOT be the only one dressed up, that's for sure! There's still a little kid hiding in all of us! :-)

The first Grad Activity (Grade 12 students only!) is the Halloween Costume Dance on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 8-11 p.m. These Grad activities happen throughout the year and are organized by the Class Officers. They allow the graduating class the opportunity to come together and make some positive memories during their final year of high school. Encourage your grad to come out and have some fun!

The next Parent Council meeting is Monday, Nov. 5 in the TOSH Library. All parents/guardians are always welcome!

Dates to Remember:
October:
29         Octoberfest:  Fear Pong on stage in the caf at noon
             Official Opening of CTEC building- 1 p.m. (invited guests only)           
30         Octoberfest:  Scavenger Hunt at noon
             Grad Halloween Dance in caf from 8-11 p.m.
31         Octoberfest: Halloween Dress Up Day, Costume and Hallway/Block Decorating Contest                  Judging
          
November:
5           Parent Council Meeting- 6:30 p.m. in TOSH Library
7           Remembrance Day School Assembly- 1 p.m.
             Parent Teacher Interviews (PM)
8           Parent Teacher Interviews- No classes
9           Provincial PD Day- No classes
             TOSH Christmas Craft Fair Begins
10-11    Craft Fair
12         Remembrance Day Holiday- No classes
21         Grade 11 Trip to Tour UPEI and Holland College

East Prince Career and Technical Education Centre (CTEC) Official Opening!

We are pleased to be hosting the official opening of the CTEC building on Monday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.(attendance by special invitation only). There will be speeches from Premier Ghiz; Minister MacIsaac, Education Minister; Gary Doucette, representing the Board of Trustees; Nicole Haire, representing the three principals whose students learn there; and Johnathan Gamble, representing the Trades students. The media will be there for the event, so be sure to watch the news on Monday evening! We hope to have a tour of this awesome new facility for parents during one of our Parent Council meeting nights, and parents of students currently studying Trades courses here will have an opportunity to meet teachers in the CTEC building during Parent Teacher interviews both semesters.

Basketball Coaches Needed for 2012-13 Season!

The Three Oaks Athletic department is seeking basketball coaches for its male 'AA' basketball teams. 
Anyone interested can contact Joel Arsenault by email:  jyarsenault@edu.pe.ca  or by phone at 888-8284. Tryouts start Nov. 5th!








Bluefield HS Friendship Hockey Tournament
Any A or AA Minor Hockey insured players (male and female) who are interested in playing on a men's or ladies' Three Oaks team during the Bluefield High School Friendship tournament in March (week after March Break) are asked to see Mr. Arsenault in the Phys Ed office asap. This is also a fundraiser from which our school can benefit. More information to follow!

Study Skills Sessions

Ms. Peterson and Mr. Higginbotham will be running Study Skills Sessions in the Lecture Theatre on November 1, 2, 5 and 6 for those students interested in learning how to better prepare themselves for assessments like tests and exams. Each session will run from12:00-12:40 p.m. each day and students can choose the date that suits their schedule best!

 Kudos to Our Kids!   

To the members of our fall sports teams who have completed their seasons:  Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Women's Field Hockey, Golf, and Cross-Country teams.  We appreciate the time and dedication you have shown to your school team. There were some hard fought battles to the end and we are proud of your efforts!

To Justin MacEachern and Albert Taha who were very articulate in the interviews they gave for CTV News Live at Five who filmed at our trades building here on Friday. The segment will be aired on the Monday CTV evening news. Thanks for representing us so well!

To Dakota Oliver for singing O Canada at the CTEC Official Opening on Monday!

To Johnathan Gamble for agreeing to speak on behalf of the Trades students at the CTEC Opening!

To the members of the Activities Committee for a fun-filled Octoberfest schedule!


Challenge: Take a moment to chat with your son/daughter about the importance of respecting our school and its property. We are seeing an increase in damage done to lockers, mess left in some of the washrooms, garbage carelessly thrown on the floor, etc. We will be addressing infractions with individuals who are caught in the act. However, your help in being proactive and talking to your child about how people's actions affect others (i.e. our hard working custodial staff!) would be greatly appreciated!

Quote of the Week: "Making the decision to have a child is momentous.  It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body." ~Elizabeth Stone

Have a wonderful week!
Nicole