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| Meeting Elliot Bromley :-) |
Believe it or not, this is the last full week of classes before Final Exams! We have 8 instructional days remaining before the Grade 11 Provincial Math Assessment on June 11 (and review classes for all our other students). The warmer weather is appearing and folks can sometimes feel like their energy "gas tanks" are on low this time of year. I see our teachers maximizing their time in class, covering the required curriculum and encouraging their students to get all assignments completed and in on time for assessment. I see our teachers offering extra help at all hours of the day...one even sat here for three hours on Saturday morning for any MAT 521B students who might be looking for some free tutoring. I see our teachers doing their part..but learning is a two way street! So, what can your son/daughter be doing this week and next to maximize the possibility of success in their Semester 2 courses?:
* attend all classes on time and stay engaged in the learning there
* ask for extra help or practice activities if there are concepts they do not understand in any course
* complete all assignments and see if anything outstanding still needs to/can be done
* ask their teacher how best to prepare for the final exam/assessment event and start doing a little bit each night at home so they don't feel too overwhelmed closer to exam day
Anything you can do to support and/or encourage the above would be greatly appreciated!
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:
June 1 Presidents' Council Meeting (Final)- at noon in Conference Room with Ms Haire
June 1-3 Free Time Political Broadcasts (AM announcements) for Student Gov. Council Election
June 2 Extra-Curricular Awards Assembly (Celebrates our Grade 12's)
June 2 Extra-Curricular Awards Assembly (Celebrates our Grade 12's)
June 2-4 PEISAA Rugby Championships
June 3 Leaders' Educational Forum- Noon in the LT (SGC Election)
PEISAA Softball Championships
June 4 Advance Poll for SGC Election- Noon in the Caf
June 5 Student Government Council Election- Block C
June 5-6 PEISAA Track and Field Championships
June 10 Last day of review for classes with students involved in Grade 11 Math assessment
June 11 Grade 11 Provincial Math Assessment; Regular Review classes for rest
June 13 Athletic Banquet- 5-8 p.m.
NOTE: Final Exam Schedule is for all three grades, 10-12
June 12 Final Exams- Block A
June 15 Final Exams- Block B
June 16 Final Exams- Block C
June 17 Final Exams- Block D
June 24 Grade 10 & 11 Report Cards Distributed at TOSH
June 25 Graduation- 6:45 PM at Credit Union Place- Everyone welcome & no tickets!
June 16 Final Exams- Block C
June 17 Final Exams- Block D
June 24 Grade 10 & 11 Report Cards Distributed at TOSH
June 25 Graduation- 6:45 PM at Credit Union Place- Everyone welcome & no tickets!
IT'S ELECTION TIME!
Our Student Council 2.0 model of student leadership is relatively unique in Canada and allows 7 Presidents from the various Councils in the school to come together on equal footing around the Presidents' Council table with me each month. One of these, however, is the only one elected by the student body. It is the mandate of the Student Government Council (SGC) to hear the "voices" of the students and bring their ideas and concerns to the attention of the Administration. We run our SGC elections in a way that mirrors the real democratic process, giving our students an opportunity to practice exercising their democratic right to vote before they actually turn 18. Thank you to Mr. Mike Trainor and his Political Studies class for the work they will be doing this week in that regard!
There will be a number of events leading up to Election Day on June 5. Candidates run as a "party" and each had a chance to reveal their platform during a noon hour rally in the caf last week. Each group of three indicates in advance which position each member is seeking: President (P), Vice-President (VP), or Communications Officer (CO). Here are the current parties who wish to form next year's Government and the members of each:
Citizens for Common Sense (CCS):
Jordan Smith (P)
Cooper Phillips (VP)
Matthew Arsenault (CO)
Gillis 2K15:
Jessica Gillis (P)
Robert Larsen (VP)
Kennedy Crossland (CO)
People's Representative Party:
Sebastien Roy-Garand (P)
Jayden Reid (VP)
Lucas Donovan (CO)
Students are encouraged to attend the Leaders' Educational Forum on Wednesday at noon in the Lecture Theatre to learn more about each party's ideas so that they can cast an informed vote on Friday. Thank you to all the candidates who have put their names forward for consideration and good luck in the race!
GRADE 12 ART EXHIBITION!
Student artists from Mrs. Evans' ART 621 course will be featured in an art exhibition at the Wyatt Properties from June 2-13. The launch for this event is Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome to come anytime to enjoy the talent displayed there.
Student artists who will be featured are:
Jessica Procter
Devan Poirier
Alyssa MacLeod-Arsenault
Karley Doucette
Santana McCue and
Makenzie Cooper-Bowness
PEI TOUCH A TRUCK!
The 2nd Annual "Touch a Truck" fundraiser will take place on June 7, 2015 from 1-4 p.m. at Slemon Park. Admission is $5 per person and infants are free. This fun, educational, hands on activity is great for people of all ages, and the proceeds raised will support the literacy and early learning programs at the Family Place. Mr. Harvey and some of our Automotive students will be there with the "Rat Rod" to help out, so plan to come out and support this community event!
BAND STUDENTS CELEBRATE!
Students from our Band program gathered in the school's cafeteria on Saturday evening with their parents and teachers, Mrs. Bryson and Ms. Hardy to share a meal and celebrate another awesome year of music making here at Three Oaks. We are very proud of the level of musicianship and talent shown by our students, and some students received special prizes throughout the evening (see below). Congratulations to all! We are also grateful for the time our Band Parents have put into supporting our student musicians this year. I saw lots of cars dropping kids off before early morning band practice many a day!! A special kudos goes out to the Band Parents Executive members: Mary MacKay, Cindy McLure, Kelly Perry, and Brenda Gavin. We appreciate you!
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| Melissa MacKay: Grade 12 Award of Merit |
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| Alex Casey: Director's Choice Award |
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| Max Gallant: Grade 11 Award of Merit |
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| Kaitlynn Sheculski: Grade 10 Award of Merit |
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| Jacob Gallant: Wind Ensemble Student Choice Award |
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| Carrissa Thompson: Symphonic Band Student Choice Award |
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| Wind Ensemble Low Brass: Most Outstanding Section Award |
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| Daniel Meister: Dedication Award for Wind Ensemble |
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| Malcolm MacArthur: Dedication Award for Symphonic Band |
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| Zak Doucette: Outstanding R & B Band Member |
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| Shane Arsenault: Outstanding R & B Band Member |
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| Nigel Waite: Percussion Award of Merit |
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| Brohan Brennan: Brass Award of Merit-Wind Ensemble |
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| Curtis Lough: Brass Award of Merit-Symphonic Band |
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| Jacob Gallant: Woodwind Award of Merit-Wind Ensemble |
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| Emma MacKenzie: Woodwind Award of Merit-Symphonic Band |
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| Dan Gosse: Most Improved Grade 12 |
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| Kiersten Perry: Most Improved Grade 11 |
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| Carrisa Thompson: Most Improved Grade 10 |
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| Jordan Hansen: Most Improved Grade 10 |
We're almost there Grade 12 Parents! Graduation for the TOSH Class of 2015 is scheduled for June 25 beginning at 6:45 p.m. at Credit Union Place. That will be a full day for our graduates, with the celebrations beginning at 9 a.m. with a breakfast for grads served by TOSH Staff. Report cards and transcripts are handed out and the class tree planted at the school. Students are then bused to the CUP for a morning graduation rehearsal that usually ends around 11:30 a.m. They are free after that until approximately 6 p.m. when they are asked to report to the CUP gown rooms in preparation for the graduation ceremony. The graduation is open to everyone and no tickets are required. The public are asked to be in the arena by the 6:45 p.m. start time so nothing will be missed! The Safe Grad activity follows directly afterwards and our grads will get more information about that at their Grade 12 meeting before the assembly on Tuesday this week.
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| TOSH Retiree, Mr. David MacEachern |
SHOUT OUT TO OUR STAFF!
To Mr. MacEachern for his many years of service to the students of Three Oaks! Mr. MacEachern was celebrated at the ELSB Retirement Dinner recently.
To Shannon Evans for arranging the display of ART 621 student work at the Wyatt Properties!
To Natalie Hardy for her work with Band Parents in organizing this year's final Band Banquet! Krista Bryson was involved with award recipient selection and was on hand to make presentations and celebrate students, as well.
To Mike Trainor and the Student Government Council for their work getting this year's elections launched!
To Scott Harvey for his work with the national Skills Canada competition in Saskatoon, SK last week!
To Cindy MacKendrick and Barb Forbes for representing our staff at the PEITF Board of Governors meetings recently and for making all staff aware of the issues being discussed!
To Beth Peters and Rochelle Sullivan for taking the time to show staff care and concern when it was most appreciated!
To Katherine Clow for taking time out of her Saturday morning to offer math help!
To Jim Donovan for his work preparing student info for the staff grad awards vote!
To Shirlee Anne Campbell and her committee members, Dia Lynn Keough and Shannon Evans for getting everything ready for the Extra-Curricular Awards Assembly this week!
To Dia Lynn Keough and the Activities Council for organizing Bubble Soccer during noon hours this week!
KUDOS TO OUR KIDS!
To Bronwyn Bridges and members of the Climate Crew (some pictured above) for planning and running an awesome celebration event on Friday after school in my honour...and for managing to keep it a secret! :)
To the TOSH members of the Summerside Air Cadets (pictured above): Gabby Richard, Kyle MacIsaac, Kyle Richard, Marry Taha and Rylan Gaudet for the time and leadership they bring to their cadet Corps! I enjoyed celebrating with them at their Annual Ceremonial Review last week.
To Gabrielle Richard (pictured above) for receiving the Capt. Lubberson Training Achievement Award and the Legion Medal of Excellence for Air Cadets!
To Marry Taha (pictured above) for receiving the Mike Susick Top Marksmanship Award for Air Cadets!
To Kyle MacIsaac (pictured above) for receiving the Cpl. R. Hounsell Outstanding in Drill Award for Air Cadets!
To Rylan Gaudet for receiving the Mellish Family Top Survival Cadet Award and the Lord Strathcona Medal for Air Cadets!
To Morgan Dehmel and the members of Dr. Pringles Biology 621 class (pictures above and below) for giving Island Storm player and lifelong learner, Nick Evans, such a warm welcome to their class last week!
Challenge: Review with your son/daughter what he/she needs to do to finish this semester strong and then help them stick to the plan!
Quote of the Week: "The starting point of all achievement is desire."~ Napoleon Hill
Enjoy your week!
Nicole
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