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

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