Submitted by Amanda Biggar
Monday, September 28th - Day 1 of the schedule. In sports, the Women’s and Men’s AAA volleyball teams will host Montague at 5:30. The AAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams will host Bluefield at 5:30.
Tuesday, September 29th - Day 2 of the schedule.
Wednesday, September 30th - Day 1 of the schedule. In sports, the A Women’s volleyball team will play at Francois Buote at 5:30. At home, the Women’s Field Hockey team and the Men’s AAA soccer team will host Montague at 4:30.
Thursday, October 1st - Day 2 of the schedule.
The Family Place family resource centre, will host lunch and learn sessions for the pregnant and parenting students in the school. They are invited to join Lori Clarke each Thursday when she’ll share lunch and information on topics such as pre-natal care, labour, delivery, and parenting. The group meets each Thursday in the Three Oaks conference room during the lunch break.
Friday, October 2nd - Day 1 of the schedule.
Noteworthy Items:
Three Oaks is proud to be sending six student delegates to the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) 2009 in Olds, Alberta Sept. 29-Oct. 4. Stuart MacLean, Heather Baglole, Paige Camreon, Travis Gordon, Lyndon Bryanton, and Bethany Wright will be participating in leadership workshops, attending keynote speaker sessions, and collecting all kinds of great ideas to implement back at TOSH. We wish them well as they "Lead the Stampede!" This year’s Student Council Magazine Campaign will begin October 8th and run through to October 26th. We would like to thank those in the community who have supported our campaign in the past and encourage them to continue to do so. The Magazine Campaign helps to fund many student activities at TOSH. To support this year’s campaign, you may order or renew subscriptions through Three Oaks students or through the QSP link accessible on the Three Oaks website.
TOSH would like to inform the public of our ongoing Reading Program. As a school, we start each day with a 15 minute silent reading period in order to encourage our students to read and develop their literacy skills. In order to support our endeavours, we would appreciate it if the general public donated reading materials, in particular current magazines, to the school by dropping them off in the main office during regular business hours.
Upcoming Dates:
Oct. 6-9th Yearbook Sales begin
Oct. 7-9th Grad Rings on Sale
Oct 12th Thanksgiving - No Classes
More information about our school is available at our NEW website: http://www.threeoaksseniorhigh.ca
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
September 21st-25th
Submitted by Amanda Biggar
Important Notice: The Three Oaks Administration and staff are asking parents/guardians to do their part in the fight against the H1N1 Virus by reporting their child’s absence to the school first thing in the morning. When doing so, it is very important that you specify whether or not the child is absent due to influenza-like-illness. Influenza-like-illness (ILI) includes acute onset of respiratory symptoms with fever and cough and one or more of the following symptoms: sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain or weakness. Gastrointestinal symptoms may also be present and fever may not be prominent. If students are exhibiting these symptoms, we ask that they stay out of school until they are symptom free.Please report all absences to the school by phoning the school at 888-8460 and leaving a message on our answering machine which is available 24hours a day, by speaking directly with a member of the Administration or by emailing LINK"mailto:pdrodgerson@edu.pe.ca"pdrodgerson@edu.pe.ca. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Monday, September 21st - Day 2 of the schedule.
Representatives from St. Thomas University will be speaking in the Lecture Theatre at lunch time. All students interested in learning more about St. Thomas University are encouraged to attend. In sports, Field Hockey is hosting Rural at 5:30.Tuesday, September 22nd - Day 1 of the schedule.
Wednesday, September 23rd - Day 2 of the schedule.The Scholastic Award Assembly has been moved to Wednesday, Sept 23rd. At this assembly grade 11 & 12 students will be recognized for their efforts during the 2008-2009 school year. 188 students will receive Honour Certificates, approximately 60 students will receive Top Subject prizes and a number of other students will be recognized for their outstanding efforts. We would like to thank our sponsors: the Credit Union Place, TOSH Administration and Student Council Magazine Campaign for their generous contributions.Grad photos begin today. Grads are asked to please sign up for times on the sheets provided on the bulletin board outside the main office. The sitting fee must be paid on the day of the sitting.
In sports, the A Women’s volleyball team hosts Morell at 5:00. Men’s and Women’s AAA volleyball will play at Gray at 5:30. Thursday, September 24th - Day 1 of the schedule.
McGill, Concordia and Bishops University will be giving a presentation at 9am in the Lecture Theatre. All students interested in attending this information session are asked to sign up in Student Services.An Open House for parents is scheduled for the evening. The following is the program: Parents are asked to arrive between 6:00 and 6:20 pm to pick up student schedules and SAS login codes. Parent meetings will begin at 6:30 pm at the following locations: parents of grade 10 students will meet in the cafeteria, parents of grade 11 students will meet in the Lecture Theatre and parents of grade 12 students will meet in the gymnasium.Individual classroom sessions will begin at 6:55 pm. Subject teachers will be available in their classrooms for 10 minute sessions. Parents can locate teachers by reading their schedules. Schedules contain the student’s subjects and the block and location for each subject (Block A-B-C-D). Teachers will briefly present course outlines, method of evaluation, classroom expectations, etc.The Annual General Meeting of the TOSH Parent Council will take place in the James Wallace MacNeill Learning Centre at 8 p.m.
Friday, September 25th - Day 2 of the schedule.
St. Thomas University will be providing an information session on the University entrance process at lunch in the Lecture Theatre. Please note that the information provided will not be specific to St. Thomas University, but general information on the entrance process for all Universities. In sports, Men’ s and Women’s AAA volleyball and the TOSH Field Hockey team will participate in a tournament in Montague. Noteworthy Items:This year’s Student Council Magazine Campaign will begin October 8th and run th rough to October 26th. We would like to thank those in the community who have supported our campaign in the past and encourage them to continue to do so. The Magazine Campaign helps to fund many student activities at TOSH. To support this year’s campaign, you may order or renew subscriptions through Three Oaks students or through the QSP link accessible on the Three Oaks website.
TOSH would like to inform the public of our ongoing Reading Program. As a school, we start each day with a 15 minute silent reading period in order to encourage our students to read and develop their literacy skills. In order to support our endeavours, we would appreciate it if the general public donated reading materials, in particular current magazines, to the school by dropping them off in the main office during regular business hours.
More information about our school is available at our NEW website: http://www.threeoaksseniorhigh.ca
Important Notice: The Three Oaks Administration and staff are asking parents/guardians to do their part in the fight against the H1N1 Virus by reporting their child’s absence to the school first thing in the morning. When doing so, it is very important that you specify whether or not the child is absent due to influenza-like-illness. Influenza-like-illness (ILI) includes acute onset of respiratory symptoms with fever and cough and one or more of the following symptoms: sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain or weakness. Gastrointestinal symptoms may also be present and fever may not be prominent. If students are exhibiting these symptoms, we ask that they stay out of school until they are symptom free.Please report all absences to the school by phoning the school at 888-8460 and leaving a message on our answering machine which is available 24hours a day, by speaking directly with a member of the Administration or by emailing LINK"mailto:pdrodgerson@edu.pe.ca"pdrodgerson@edu.pe.ca. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Monday, September 21st - Day 2 of the schedule.
Representatives from St. Thomas University will be speaking in the Lecture Theatre at lunch time. All students interested in learning more about St. Thomas University are encouraged to attend. In sports, Field Hockey is hosting Rural at 5:30.Tuesday, September 22nd - Day 1 of the schedule.
Wednesday, September 23rd - Day 2 of the schedule.The Scholastic Award Assembly has been moved to Wednesday, Sept 23rd. At this assembly grade 11 & 12 students will be recognized for their efforts during the 2008-2009 school year. 188 students will receive Honour Certificates, approximately 60 students will receive Top Subject prizes and a number of other students will be recognized for their outstanding efforts. We would like to thank our sponsors: the Credit Union Place, TOSH Administration and Student Council Magazine Campaign for their generous contributions.Grad photos begin today. Grads are asked to please sign up for times on the sheets provided on the bulletin board outside the main office. The sitting fee must be paid on the day of the sitting.
In sports, the A Women’s volleyball team hosts Morell at 5:00. Men’s and Women’s AAA volleyball will play at Gray at 5:30. Thursday, September 24th - Day 1 of the schedule.
McGill, Concordia and Bishops University will be giving a presentation at 9am in the Lecture Theatre. All students interested in attending this information session are asked to sign up in Student Services.An Open House for parents is scheduled for the evening. The following is the program: Parents are asked to arrive between 6:00 and 6:20 pm to pick up student schedules and SAS login codes. Parent meetings will begin at 6:30 pm at the following locations: parents of grade 10 students will meet in the cafeteria, parents of grade 11 students will meet in the Lecture Theatre and parents of grade 12 students will meet in the gymnasium.Individual classroom sessions will begin at 6:55 pm. Subject teachers will be available in their classrooms for 10 minute sessions. Parents can locate teachers by reading their schedules. Schedules contain the student’s subjects and the block and location for each subject (Block A-B-C-D). Teachers will briefly present course outlines, method of evaluation, classroom expectations, etc.The Annual General Meeting of the TOSH Parent Council will take place in the James Wallace MacNeill Learning Centre at 8 p.m.
Friday, September 25th - Day 2 of the schedule.
St. Thomas University will be providing an information session on the University entrance process at lunch in the Lecture Theatre. Please note that the information provided will not be specific to St. Thomas University, but general information on the entrance process for all Universities. In sports, Men’ s and Women’s AAA volleyball and the TOSH Field Hockey team will participate in a tournament in Montague. Noteworthy Items:This year’s Student Council Magazine Campaign will begin October 8th and run th rough to October 26th. We would like to thank those in the community who have supported our campaign in the past and encourage them to continue to do so. The Magazine Campaign helps to fund many student activities at TOSH. To support this year’s campaign, you may order or renew subscriptions through Three Oaks students or through the QSP link accessible on the Three Oaks website.
TOSH would like to inform the public of our ongoing Reading Program. As a school, we start each day with a 15 minute silent reading period in order to encourage our students to read and develop their literacy skills. In order to support our endeavours, we would appreciate it if the general public donated reading materials, in particular current magazines, to the school by dropping them off in the main office during regular business hours.
More information about our school is available at our NEW website: http://www.threeoaksseniorhigh.ca
September 14-18th, 2009
Submitted by Amanda Biggar
Important Notice: The Three Oaks Administration and staff are asking parents/guardians to do their part in the fight against the H1N1 Virus by reporting their child’s absence to the school first thing in the morning. When doing so, it is very important that you specify whether or not the child is absent due to influenza-like-illness. Influenza-like-illness (ILI) includes acute onset of respiratory symptoms with fever and cough and one or more of the following symptoms: sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain or weakness. Gastrointestinal symptoms may also be present and fever may not be prominent. If students are exhibiting these symptoms, we ask that they stay out of school until they are symptom free.
Please report all absences to the school by phoning the school at 888-8460 and leaving a message on our answering machine which is available 24hours a day, by speaking directly with a member of the Administration or by emailing
pdrodgerson@edu.pe.ca. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Monday, September 14th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) of the schedule.
In order to kick off "Welcome Back Week" at TOSH, the Student Council has a number of exciting activities planned. Monday will be "Light up TOSH" day. Students are asked to show their school spirit by wearing their brightest clothes. At lunch students will have the opportunity to attend our annual Club Fair and check out all TOSH has to offer for extra-curricular groups and activities. There will be a BBQ outside at lunch and hot dogs will be on sale for .50 cents a piece. Student photos will be taken throughout the day. These photos are taken for yearbook and Student I.D. purposes. Students are not obligated to purchase their photos; however, individual packages are available.
Tuesday, September 15th – Day 2 (B-A-D-C) of the schedule.
Tuesday is "Everyone Counts" day. Students are asked to wear clothing with numbers on it. There will be Bingo in the cafeteria at lunch. Student photos will continue to be taken throughout the day.
Wednesday, September 16th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) of the schedule.
Wednesday is "Axemen and Axewomen Rule" day. During lunchtime, TOSH clothing will be modeled by students on the cafeteria stage and will be available for purchase from the TOSH bookstore. Students who remember to BYOB (bring your own banana) will be treated to a free ice-cream sundae in the cafeteria. Bananas will be on sale for $1.00 for those who forget theirs. This is the last day for student photos. The Scholastic Awards Assembly will take place at 9am in the gym. This assembly will recognize the Grade 11 and 12 students who had outstanding academic achievements in their Grade 10 and 11 years. Vocal Ensemble will begin rehearsals at 3:30 in the music room.
Thursday, September 17th – Day 2 (B-A-D-C) of the schedule.
Thursday is "Dance Day." The first school dance of the year will be held in the cafeteria from 8-11pm. The theme is "Paparazzi", so come prepared to walk the red carpet. During the day, there will be a Dodgeball game in the gym at lunch.
Friday, September 18th – Day 1 (A-B-C-D) of the schedule.
Friday is "ER" day. Students are encouraged to wear green and gold clothing in order to show their school spirit and to bring money to help in the fight to end CancER. The annual Terry Fox Run will take place at the end of the day and Fear Fact-ER will take place on the stage at lunch. Peer Helper Training will be held in the Lecture Theatre.
Upcoming Dates:
September 19th – Men’s Volleyball Tournament
September 23rd – Grad Photos begin
September 24th – Parent Information Session at TOSH (Open House)
Parent-Council Meeting to follow (approx 6:30)
Noteworthy Items:
The new season of "Reach for the Top" will be starting next week. Any students who are interested in trivia and want to join a team, please see Mr. Gallant in room 417 as soon as possible.
TOSH would like to inform the public of our ongoing Reading Program. As a school, we start each day with a 15 minute silent reading period in order to encourage our students to read and develop their literacy skills. In order to support our endeavors, we would appreciate it if the general public donated reading materials, in particular current magazines, to the school by dropping them off in the main office during regular business hours.
Important Notice: The Three Oaks Administration and staff are asking parents/guardians to do their part in the fight against the H1N1 Virus by reporting their child’s absence to the school first thing in the morning. When doing so, it is very important that you specify whether or not the child is absent due to influenza-like-illness. Influenza-like-illness (ILI) includes acute onset of respiratory symptoms with fever and cough and one or more of the following symptoms: sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain or weakness. Gastrointestinal symptoms may also be present and fever may not be prominent. If students are exhibiting these symptoms, we ask that they stay out of school until they are symptom free.
Please report all absences to the school by phoning the school at 888-8460 and leaving a message on our answering machine which is available 24hours a day, by speaking directly with a member of the Administration or by emailing
pdrodgerson@edu.pe.ca. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Monday, September 14th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) of the schedule.
In order to kick off "Welcome Back Week" at TOSH, the Student Council has a number of exciting activities planned. Monday will be "Light up TOSH" day. Students are asked to show their school spirit by wearing their brightest clothes. At lunch students will have the opportunity to attend our annual Club Fair and check out all TOSH has to offer for extra-curricular groups and activities. There will be a BBQ outside at lunch and hot dogs will be on sale for .50 cents a piece. Student photos will be taken throughout the day. These photos are taken for yearbook and Student I.D. purposes. Students are not obligated to purchase their photos; however, individual packages are available.
Tuesday, September 15th – Day 2 (B-A-D-C) of the schedule.
Tuesday is "Everyone Counts" day. Students are asked to wear clothing with numbers on it. There will be Bingo in the cafeteria at lunch. Student photos will continue to be taken throughout the day.
Wednesday, September 16th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) of the schedule.
Wednesday is "Axemen and Axewomen Rule" day. During lunchtime, TOSH clothing will be modeled by students on the cafeteria stage and will be available for purchase from the TOSH bookstore. Students who remember to BYOB (bring your own banana) will be treated to a free ice-cream sundae in the cafeteria. Bananas will be on sale for $1.00 for those who forget theirs. This is the last day for student photos. The Scholastic Awards Assembly will take place at 9am in the gym. This assembly will recognize the Grade 11 and 12 students who had outstanding academic achievements in their Grade 10 and 11 years. Vocal Ensemble will begin rehearsals at 3:30 in the music room.
Thursday, September 17th – Day 2 (B-A-D-C) of the schedule.
Thursday is "Dance Day." The first school dance of the year will be held in the cafeteria from 8-11pm. The theme is "Paparazzi", so come prepared to walk the red carpet. During the day, there will be a Dodgeball game in the gym at lunch.
Friday, September 18th – Day 1 (A-B-C-D) of the schedule.
Friday is "ER" day. Students are encouraged to wear green and gold clothing in order to show their school spirit and to bring money to help in the fight to end CancER. The annual Terry Fox Run will take place at the end of the day and Fear Fact-ER will take place on the stage at lunch. Peer Helper Training will be held in the Lecture Theatre.
Upcoming Dates:
September 19th – Men’s Volleyball Tournament
September 23rd – Grad Photos begin
September 24th – Parent Information Session at TOSH (Open House)
Parent-Council Meeting to follow (approx 6:30)
Noteworthy Items:
The new season of "Reach for the Top" will be starting next week. Any students who are interested in trivia and want to join a team, please see Mr. Gallant in room 417 as soon as possible.
TOSH would like to inform the public of our ongoing Reading Program. As a school, we start each day with a 15 minute silent reading period in order to encourage our students to read and develop their literacy skills. In order to support our endeavors, we would appreciate it if the general public donated reading materials, in particular current magazines, to the school by dropping them off in the main office during regular business hours.
September 7th - 11th, 2009
Submitted by Amanda Biggar
Monday, September 7th - Labour Day, no classes.
Tuesday, September 8th - This is the first school day for all students. At approximately 9:00 a.m. all grade 10 students will assemble in the Cafeteria for an opening day address, regarding operating procedures, expectations, etc. Grade 11 and 12 students will proceed to their home room classes. Grade 11 and 12 students are responsible for finding their own home rooms. Home room lists are posted on the bulletin board outside the Main Office.
The morning will be composed of home room presentations and grade level assemblies in the Cafeteria. During the home room sessions, students will receive their time tables which include their courses, the teachers assigned to each course, and the location of each course. Students will also be required to fill out a variety of opening day information forms. Lockers will be issued during home rooms. Locker fees are part of an overall student fee of $25.00, which includes the cost of Student I.D.s, a locker rental fee, and graduation fees. A deposit of $5.00 for locks is included in the fee which is returned at the end of the year upon return of the student’s lock in good condition.
Afternoon classes will be shortened to accommodate all 4 classes which normally make up the entire day. This allows new students some time to locate their classes and meet their subject teachers for the first time. The shortened afternoon classes are approximately 30 minutes each.
Fall Sports Tryouts will begin as early as Tuesday. This includes ladies and men’s soccer, ladies’ field hockey, and ladies and men’s volleyball. All students wishing to attend tryouts should come prepared.
Wednesday, September 9th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C)This is the first full day of classes. Classes operate on a two day cycle with four classes per day. Day 1 operates as follows: Block A-B-C-D. Day 2 operates as follows: Block B-A-D-C. Block A and B always take place in the mornings. Block C and D always take place in the afternoons. Class time is 73 minutes per block. Extra time is allotted to the first class in the morning to allow for a 15 minute reading period.
Thursday, September 10th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The first Student Council meeting of the year will begin at 12 noon in the lecture theatre. Anyone wishing to become a member of Student Council is strongly encouraged to attend!
Friday, September 11th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) Students and staff are invited to attend the first of many TOSH "Feel Good Fridays." This week’s "Feel Good Friday" will begin at 8:00am in the cafeteria where all those in attendance will be treated to a free pancake breakfast.
Noteworthy Items:
Welcome back to our news column. For those who are new, this is a weekly information article which runs throughout the school year. The purpose is to provide details on what is happening at Three Oaks. The column is featured on the Student Page every Saturday, along with other schools in the Western district.
Three Oaks has a dress code. The following are guidelines for what is considered inappropriate school attire: clothing or accessories associated with drugs, alcohol, violence, sex, obscenity, or discrimination. Short shorts or skirts, revealing necklines, exposed midriffs, or shoulderless shirts. Outer clothing that does not completely cover underclothes.
Three Oaks has a strict cell phone policy. The following are the guidelines: Cell phones are not to be used nor be visible/heard inside the Three Oaks buildings, during the school day (from the time of arrival until the 3:30 pm bell). This is understood to include class time as well as recesses and lunch period. The School Administration reserves the right, in special circumstances, to allow students to carry cell phones.
The Three Oaks Staff would like to extend a special thank-you to Coles Bookstore for their generous donation of books to the TOSH English Department.
In regards to ongoing concerns surrounding the H1N1 Flu Virus, the Western School Board in consultation with the PEI Medical Society, is doing its part to educate and inform staff, parents and students about proper measures to prevent the spread of this virus. We ask that parents do their part by reporting their child ’s absence to the school first thing in the morning. When doing so, please be specific as to why the child is absent, especially if the absence is due to influenza-like-illness. Influenza-like-illness (ILI) includes acute onset of respiratory symptoms with fever and cough and one or more of the following symptoms: sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain or weakness. Gastrointestinal symptoms may also be present and fever may not be prominent. If students are exhibiting these symptoms, we ask that they stay out of school until all they are symptom free.
Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 14th School Photos Begin
Sept. 16th Academic Awards Assembly in am
Sept. 17th First School Dance from 8-11pm. Admission $5.00
Parent Council Meeting at 6:30
Sept. 18th Terry Fox Run
Peer Helper Training Day
Sept. 19th Men’s Volleyball Tournament
If you wish for more information about our school, please visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
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Monday, September 7th - Labour Day, no classes.
Tuesday, September 8th - This is the first school day for all students. At approximately 9:00 a.m. all grade 10 students will assemble in the Cafeteria for an opening day address, regarding operating procedures, expectations, etc. Grade 11 and 12 students will proceed to their home room classes. Grade 11 and 12 students are responsible for finding their own home rooms. Home room lists are posted on the bulletin board outside the Main Office.
The morning will be composed of home room presentations and grade level assemblies in the Cafeteria. During the home room sessions, students will receive their time tables which include their courses, the teachers assigned to each course, and the location of each course. Students will also be required to fill out a variety of opening day information forms. Lockers will be issued during home rooms. Locker fees are part of an overall student fee of $25.00, which includes the cost of Student I.D.s, a locker rental fee, and graduation fees. A deposit of $5.00 for locks is included in the fee which is returned at the end of the year upon return of the student’s lock in good condition.
Afternoon classes will be shortened to accommodate all 4 classes which normally make up the entire day. This allows new students some time to locate their classes and meet their subject teachers for the first time. The shortened afternoon classes are approximately 30 minutes each.
Fall Sports Tryouts will begin as early as Tuesday. This includes ladies and men’s soccer, ladies’ field hockey, and ladies and men’s volleyball. All students wishing to attend tryouts should come prepared.
Wednesday, September 9th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C)This is the first full day of classes. Classes operate on a two day cycle with four classes per day. Day 1 operates as follows: Block A-B-C-D. Day 2 operates as follows: Block B-A-D-C. Block A and B always take place in the mornings. Block C and D always take place in the afternoons. Class time is 73 minutes per block. Extra time is allotted to the first class in the morning to allow for a 15 minute reading period.
Thursday, September 10th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The first Student Council meeting of the year will begin at 12 noon in the lecture theatre. Anyone wishing to become a member of Student Council is strongly encouraged to attend!
Friday, September 11th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) Students and staff are invited to attend the first of many TOSH "Feel Good Fridays." This week’s "Feel Good Friday" will begin at 8:00am in the cafeteria where all those in attendance will be treated to a free pancake breakfast.
Noteworthy Items:
Welcome back to our news column. For those who are new, this is a weekly information article which runs throughout the school year. The purpose is to provide details on what is happening at Three Oaks. The column is featured on the Student Page every Saturday, along with other schools in the Western district.
Three Oaks has a dress code. The following are guidelines for what is considered inappropriate school attire: clothing or accessories associated with drugs, alcohol, violence, sex, obscenity, or discrimination. Short shorts or skirts, revealing necklines, exposed midriffs, or shoulderless shirts. Outer clothing that does not completely cover underclothes.
Three Oaks has a strict cell phone policy. The following are the guidelines: Cell phones are not to be used nor be visible/heard inside the Three Oaks buildings, during the school day (from the time of arrival until the 3:30 pm bell). This is understood to include class time as well as recesses and lunch period. The School Administration reserves the right, in special circumstances, to allow students to carry cell phones.
The Three Oaks Staff would like to extend a special thank-you to Coles Bookstore for their generous donation of books to the TOSH English Department.
In regards to ongoing concerns surrounding the H1N1 Flu Virus, the Western School Board in consultation with the PEI Medical Society, is doing its part to educate and inform staff, parents and students about proper measures to prevent the spread of this virus. We ask that parents do their part by reporting their child ’s absence to the school first thing in the morning. When doing so, please be specific as to why the child is absent, especially if the absence is due to influenza-like-illness. Influenza-like-illness (ILI) includes acute onset of respiratory symptoms with fever and cough and one or more of the following symptoms: sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain or weakness. Gastrointestinal symptoms may also be present and fever may not be prominent. If students are exhibiting these symptoms, we ask that they stay out of school until all they are symptom free.
Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 14th School Photos Begin
Sept. 16th Academic Awards Assembly in am
Sept. 17th First School Dance from 8-11pm. Admission $5.00
Parent Council Meeting at 6:30
Sept. 18th Terry Fox Run
Peer Helper Training Day
Sept. 19th Men’s Volleyball Tournament
If you wish for more information about our school, please visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
June 22nd - June 26th, 2009
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, June 22nd - This is Graduation Day at Three Oaks. At 9 a.m. all graduates are asked to assemble in their classrooms for a walk down to the gym as part of the graduation rehearsal. When everyone is seated in the gym, they will be briefed on a number of details regarding the upcoming evening. All graduates are urged to attend this very important rehearsal.
Following the rehearsal, home room and subject teachers are available in their classrooms to give out grade 12 report cards, transcripts, and exam papers. Graduates are then free for the remainder of the day to prepare themselves for the big night.
Graduation exercises begin at 7 p.m. Graduates are asked to be at the school and in their classrooms by 6 p.m. The following is the program: Processional by the Three Oaks Graduation Ensemble, Invocation, Salutation, Remarks by Principal - Duncan McKillop, Presentation of Diplomas and Awards, Guest Speaker - Emily Schurman, Presentation of Special Awards by Principal - Duncan McKillop, Valedictory by Geoff Kowalski, Recessional. A reception follows in the center of the school for graduates and invited guests.
Graduates have approximately one hour for picture taking, mingling, and getting changed. All SafeGrad participants must be in the 100 block by 11 p.m. to pick up registration pins and assemble in their classrooms for departure to New Glasgow. Graduates are reminded that each classroom represents a bus. When the maximum number is reached for that classroom (bus), the door will be closed
Buses will depart for New Glasgow at approximately 11:30 p.m. and arrive at approximately 12 midnight. The following is the schedule: Midnight to 1 a.m. - Food, snacks, pop. etc. for a very hungry crew upon arrival; 1 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. - Dance and karaoke upstairs and casino downstairs; 4:30 a.m. - departure to Sandspit; 6:30 a.m. - departure back to Three Oaks; 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. - breakfast at Three Oaks cafeteria.
Tuesday, June 23rd - A large portion of our staff attend Safe Grad with our students. They will be home recovering. A small number of staff will be cleaning up from graduation. The office will be open as normal.
Thursday, June 25th - Grade 10 and 11 report cards and exams will be distributed from 9 - 10:15 a.m. Teachers will be available in their classrooms to distribute these to parents and/or students.
Friday, June 26th - This day will be devoted to in-school planning for the new school year beginning in September.
Band Awards
Congratulations to the following band members who received special recognition at the Band Awards banquet held recently. Director’s Choice - Dylan Maddix, Woodwind Award - Kelsy Forrest, Brass Award of Merit - Patricia Brown and Christopher Thompson, Percussion Award - Jarrett Conrad, Outstanding Dedication - Ryan McKenna, Outstanding Soloist - Sarah Chace, Grade 10 Award of Merit - Miranda Muttart, Grade 11 Award of Merit - Jessie Champion, Grade 12 Award of Merit - Jaimee Gillis, Outstanding Section - Senior Flutes, Grade 10 Concert Band Students’ Choice - Rachel MacDonald, Senior Concert Band Students’ Choice - Leanne Gaudet, Jazz Band Students’ Choice - Dylan Maddix, Most Improved - Thomas Trainor, Paige Cameron and Karyn Brown.
Extra Curricular Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received special pins in the outstanding category at an extracurricular awards assembly held recently. Each pin winner represented over 1,000 hours in extracurricular activities during their three years at Three Oaks.
The recipients are: Braeden Brennan, Madeline Campbell, Jaimee Gillis, Shelby Grady, Quentin Heffell, Ashley Howell, Lindsay Kelly, Megan Kennedy, Geoff Kowalski, Dylan Maddix, Emma McQuaid, Emily Murray, Lauren Ryder, Brianne Shea and Katie White.
Athletic Awards Banquet
Student athletes were recognized in their respective sports in categories which included most improved, best rookie, most valuable, coaches choice, etc. Female Athlete of the Year went to Cierra Gaudet, a grade 11 student who competed in soccer, basketball, cross country, badminton and track and field. Male Athlete of the Year went to Pat Thompson, a grade 12 student who competed in badminton, soccer and softball.
The Academic Award was won by Jaimee Gillis. Nancy Sinclair received the Athletic Alumni Award for her long time contribution to the athletic program. Nancy is the Transportation Supervisor for the Three Oaks family of schools.
Thanks Coaches
Three Oaks operates an interscholastic program which involves some 20 teams and approximately 250 athletes. Thanks to the following volunteer coaches who made this happen. Volleyball - Joel Arsenault, Daniel Arsenault, Sarah Ballum, Faro Halupa; Soccer - Forrest Lilly, Ryan McAleer, Tim Hockin, Cara DeCoste, Heather Pringle; Field Hockey - Krista Hickey, Sue Thompson; Basketball - Wes Jackshaw, Debbie Miller, Faro Halupa, Shelly Lilly, James Voye, Katherine Olscamp, Forrest Lilly; Softball - Sarah Jane Barrett, Kayla Paynter, Ashley Praught, Sarah Kennedy, Brad Craig, Sean MacDonald; Badminton - Joel Arsenault; Golf - Sean MacDonald; Rugby - Lacey Yeo, Holly Pu, Tyler Kowalski, Mitch DesRoches, Kyle Gillis, Blake Ferrish, Krista Hickey, Jane McKillop, Jessica Millar, Tim Hockin, James Voye, Paul MacDonald; Track and Field - Jim Donovan; Cross Country - Jim Donovan.
Upcoming Dates:
June 30th Last school day
If you wish more information about our school, visit our website at
www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks
or our blog at
http://thisweekatthreeoaks.blogspot.com/
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Monday, June 22nd - This is Graduation Day at Three Oaks. At 9 a.m. all graduates are asked to assemble in their classrooms for a walk down to the gym as part of the graduation rehearsal. When everyone is seated in the gym, they will be briefed on a number of details regarding the upcoming evening. All graduates are urged to attend this very important rehearsal.
Following the rehearsal, home room and subject teachers are available in their classrooms to give out grade 12 report cards, transcripts, and exam papers. Graduates are then free for the remainder of the day to prepare themselves for the big night.
Graduation exercises begin at 7 p.m. Graduates are asked to be at the school and in their classrooms by 6 p.m. The following is the program: Processional by the Three Oaks Graduation Ensemble, Invocation, Salutation, Remarks by Principal - Duncan McKillop, Presentation of Diplomas and Awards, Guest Speaker - Emily Schurman, Presentation of Special Awards by Principal - Duncan McKillop, Valedictory by Geoff Kowalski, Recessional. A reception follows in the center of the school for graduates and invited guests.
Graduates have approximately one hour for picture taking, mingling, and getting changed. All SafeGrad participants must be in the 100 block by 11 p.m. to pick up registration pins and assemble in their classrooms for departure to New Glasgow. Graduates are reminded that each classroom represents a bus. When the maximum number is reached for that classroom (bus), the door will be closed
Buses will depart for New Glasgow at approximately 11:30 p.m. and arrive at approximately 12 midnight. The following is the schedule: Midnight to 1 a.m. - Food, snacks, pop. etc. for a very hungry crew upon arrival; 1 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. - Dance and karaoke upstairs and casino downstairs; 4:30 a.m. - departure to Sandspit; 6:30 a.m. - departure back to Three Oaks; 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. - breakfast at Three Oaks cafeteria.
Tuesday, June 23rd - A large portion of our staff attend Safe Grad with our students. They will be home recovering. A small number of staff will be cleaning up from graduation. The office will be open as normal.
Thursday, June 25th - Grade 10 and 11 report cards and exams will be distributed from 9 - 10:15 a.m. Teachers will be available in their classrooms to distribute these to parents and/or students.
Friday, June 26th - This day will be devoted to in-school planning for the new school year beginning in September.
Band Awards
Congratulations to the following band members who received special recognition at the Band Awards banquet held recently. Director’s Choice - Dylan Maddix, Woodwind Award - Kelsy Forrest, Brass Award of Merit - Patricia Brown and Christopher Thompson, Percussion Award - Jarrett Conrad, Outstanding Dedication - Ryan McKenna, Outstanding Soloist - Sarah Chace, Grade 10 Award of Merit - Miranda Muttart, Grade 11 Award of Merit - Jessie Champion, Grade 12 Award of Merit - Jaimee Gillis, Outstanding Section - Senior Flutes, Grade 10 Concert Band Students’ Choice - Rachel MacDonald, Senior Concert Band Students’ Choice - Leanne Gaudet, Jazz Band Students’ Choice - Dylan Maddix, Most Improved - Thomas Trainor, Paige Cameron and Karyn Brown.
Extra Curricular Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received special pins in the outstanding category at an extracurricular awards assembly held recently. Each pin winner represented over 1,000 hours in extracurricular activities during their three years at Three Oaks.
The recipients are: Braeden Brennan, Madeline Campbell, Jaimee Gillis, Shelby Grady, Quentin Heffell, Ashley Howell, Lindsay Kelly, Megan Kennedy, Geoff Kowalski, Dylan Maddix, Emma McQuaid, Emily Murray, Lauren Ryder, Brianne Shea and Katie White.
Athletic Awards Banquet
Student athletes were recognized in their respective sports in categories which included most improved, best rookie, most valuable, coaches choice, etc. Female Athlete of the Year went to Cierra Gaudet, a grade 11 student who competed in soccer, basketball, cross country, badminton and track and field. Male Athlete of the Year went to Pat Thompson, a grade 12 student who competed in badminton, soccer and softball.
The Academic Award was won by Jaimee Gillis. Nancy Sinclair received the Athletic Alumni Award for her long time contribution to the athletic program. Nancy is the Transportation Supervisor for the Three Oaks family of schools.
Thanks Coaches
Three Oaks operates an interscholastic program which involves some 20 teams and approximately 250 athletes. Thanks to the following volunteer coaches who made this happen. Volleyball - Joel Arsenault, Daniel Arsenault, Sarah Ballum, Faro Halupa; Soccer - Forrest Lilly, Ryan McAleer, Tim Hockin, Cara DeCoste, Heather Pringle; Field Hockey - Krista Hickey, Sue Thompson; Basketball - Wes Jackshaw, Debbie Miller, Faro Halupa, Shelly Lilly, James Voye, Katherine Olscamp, Forrest Lilly; Softball - Sarah Jane Barrett, Kayla Paynter, Ashley Praught, Sarah Kennedy, Brad Craig, Sean MacDonald; Badminton - Joel Arsenault; Golf - Sean MacDonald; Rugby - Lacey Yeo, Holly Pu, Tyler Kowalski, Mitch DesRoches, Kyle Gillis, Blake Ferrish, Krista Hickey, Jane McKillop, Jessica Millar, Tim Hockin, James Voye, Paul MacDonald; Track and Field - Jim Donovan; Cross Country - Jim Donovan.
Upcoming Dates:
June 30th Last school day
If you wish more information about our school, visit our website at
www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks
or our blog at
http://thisweekatthreeoaks.blogspot.com/
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June 15th - June 19th, 2009
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, June 15th - End of semester exams continue. All students in block D will write in the morning.
Tuesday, June 16th - End of semester exams continue. Grade 10 and 11 students in block A will write in the morning.
Wednesday, June 17th - End of semester exams continues. Grade 10 and 11 students in block B will write in the morning.
The Graduation Banquet is scheduled for the cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. The dress is semi-formal. The program includes the class prophecy, class video, awards, and a few brief speeches. The banquet is for graduates and teachers only.
Thursday, June 18th - The graduation list will be posted on the main bulletin board near the front entrance.
Friday, June 19th - This day involves final preparations for graduation.
Noteworthy Items:
Our spring sports are now completed. Congratulations to the following teams for their provincial playoff performances: The AAA boys’ rugby team won gold, the A boys rugby team won gold, the AAA girls rugby team won bronze, the boys softball team won bronze, and the senior girls track and field tied with Westisle for gold.
Grads:
Grade 12 students are responsible to view and verify the grad list posted on the bulletin board outside the office to verify the accuracy of their name and how it will be read on graduation night. Students should also check parent’s names.
A transcript sign up sheet is available to indicate where graduates would like to have their transcripts sent for next year. Please check the bursary board for new arrivals regarding possible financial aid for next year.
If you have received a bursary or scholarship offer, please show verification of this award to Student Services. Only offers which have been verified will be announced at graduation. For more details on any of the above or other grad issues, please contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Potential graduates will not be eligible to graduate if the student has not removed incompletes from courses required for graduation or if the student has a failing mark (below 50% on their final report card) in a course required for graduation. Students must meet all graduation requirements and must have incompletes removed by June 15th to be eligible to walk across the stage and graduate on June 22nd.
Grad brick painting will take place following the end of grade 12 exams at the following dates and times: Monday, June 15th, Tuesday, June 16th and Wednesday, June 17th from 12 - 3 p.m., Thursday, June 18th from 9 - 11 a.m. and from 1 - 3 p.m. These are the only dates when painting takes place. There is a minimal charge per brick to cover costs of materials.
Upcoming Dates:
June 22nd Graduation and SafeGrad
June 25th Report cards and exams are given out for grade 10 and 11 students
June 30th Last school day
If you wish more information about our school, visit our website at
www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks
or our blog at
http://thisweekatthreeoaks.blogspot.com/
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Monday, June 15th - End of semester exams continue. All students in block D will write in the morning.
Tuesday, June 16th - End of semester exams continue. Grade 10 and 11 students in block A will write in the morning.
Wednesday, June 17th - End of semester exams continues. Grade 10 and 11 students in block B will write in the morning.
The Graduation Banquet is scheduled for the cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. The dress is semi-formal. The program includes the class prophecy, class video, awards, and a few brief speeches. The banquet is for graduates and teachers only.
Thursday, June 18th - The graduation list will be posted on the main bulletin board near the front entrance.
Friday, June 19th - This day involves final preparations for graduation.
Noteworthy Items:
Our spring sports are now completed. Congratulations to the following teams for their provincial playoff performances: The AAA boys’ rugby team won gold, the A boys rugby team won gold, the AAA girls rugby team won bronze, the boys softball team won bronze, and the senior girls track and field tied with Westisle for gold.
Grads:
Grade 12 students are responsible to view and verify the grad list posted on the bulletin board outside the office to verify the accuracy of their name and how it will be read on graduation night. Students should also check parent’s names.
A transcript sign up sheet is available to indicate where graduates would like to have their transcripts sent for next year. Please check the bursary board for new arrivals regarding possible financial aid for next year.
If you have received a bursary or scholarship offer, please show verification of this award to Student Services. Only offers which have been verified will be announced at graduation. For more details on any of the above or other grad issues, please contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Potential graduates will not be eligible to graduate if the student has not removed incompletes from courses required for graduation or if the student has a failing mark (below 50% on their final report card) in a course required for graduation. Students must meet all graduation requirements and must have incompletes removed by June 15th to be eligible to walk across the stage and graduate on June 22nd.
Grad brick painting will take place following the end of grade 12 exams at the following dates and times: Monday, June 15th, Tuesday, June 16th and Wednesday, June 17th from 12 - 3 p.m., Thursday, June 18th from 9 - 11 a.m. and from 1 - 3 p.m. These are the only dates when painting takes place. There is a minimal charge per brick to cover costs of materials.
Upcoming Dates:
June 22nd Graduation and SafeGrad
June 25th Report cards and exams are given out for grade 10 and 11 students
June 30th Last school day
If you wish more information about our school, visit our website at
www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks
or our blog at
http://thisweekatthreeoaks.blogspot.com/
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
June 8th - June 13th, 2009
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, June 8th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is grilled chicken caesar or spaghetti and garlic bread.
Tuesday, June 9th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is club wrap and salad or chicken stirfry.
Wednesday, June 10th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) This is the first day of exams. All students enrolled in 600 and 800 level courses in block A will write during the morning. Grade 10 and 11 students will continue normal classes.
Thursday, June 11th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) End of semester exams continue. All students enrolled in 600 and 800 level courses in block B will write during the morning. Grade 10 and 11 students will continue normal classes.
Friday, June 12th - End of semester exams continue. All grades in block C will write during the morning.
Saturday, June 13th - The annual Athletic Awards Banquet is scheduled for the cafeteria. Students, athletes and coaches will congregate to recognize outstanding contributions from each team. Graduating athletes will also be recognized. The evening is highlighted by the presentation of male and female athlete of the year.
Noteworthy Items:
End of semester exams will continue next week. The following is the schedule: Monday, June 15 th - all students in block D; Tuesday, June 16th - Grade 10 and 11 students in block A; Wednesday, June 17th - Grade 10 and 11 students in block B.
Grads:
Grade 12 students are responsible to view and verify the grad list posted on the bulletin board outside the office to verify the accuracy of their name and how it will be read on graduation night. Students should also check parent’s names.
A transcript sign up sheet is available to indicate where graduates would like to have their transcripts sent for next year. Please check the bursary board for new arrivals regarding possible financial aid for next year.
If you have received a bursary or scholarship offer, please show verification of this award to Student Services. Only offers which have been verified will be announced at graduation. For more details on any of the above or other grad issues, please contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Potential graduates will not be eligible to graduate if the student has not removed incompletes from courses required for graduation or if the student has a failing mark (below 50% on their final report card) in a course required for graduation. Students must meet all graduation requirements and must have incompletes removed by June 15th to be eligible to walk across the stage and graduate on June 22nd.
Upcoming Dates:
June 17th Grad Banquet
June 22nd Graduation and SafeGrad
If you wish more information about our school, visit our website at
www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks
or our blog at
http://thisweekatthreeoaks.blogspot.com/
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Monday, June 8th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is grilled chicken caesar or spaghetti and garlic bread.
Tuesday, June 9th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is club wrap and salad or chicken stirfry.
Wednesday, June 10th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) This is the first day of exams. All students enrolled in 600 and 800 level courses in block A will write during the morning. Grade 10 and 11 students will continue normal classes.
Thursday, June 11th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) End of semester exams continue. All students enrolled in 600 and 800 level courses in block B will write during the morning. Grade 10 and 11 students will continue normal classes.
Friday, June 12th - End of semester exams continue. All grades in block C will write during the morning.
Saturday, June 13th - The annual Athletic Awards Banquet is scheduled for the cafeteria. Students, athletes and coaches will congregate to recognize outstanding contributions from each team. Graduating athletes will also be recognized. The evening is highlighted by the presentation of male and female athlete of the year.
Noteworthy Items:
End of semester exams will continue next week. The following is the schedule: Monday, June 15 th - all students in block D; Tuesday, June 16th - Grade 10 and 11 students in block A; Wednesday, June 17th - Grade 10 and 11 students in block B.
Grads:
Grade 12 students are responsible to view and verify the grad list posted on the bulletin board outside the office to verify the accuracy of their name and how it will be read on graduation night. Students should also check parent’s names.
A transcript sign up sheet is available to indicate where graduates would like to have their transcripts sent for next year. Please check the bursary board for new arrivals regarding possible financial aid for next year.
If you have received a bursary or scholarship offer, please show verification of this award to Student Services. Only offers which have been verified will be announced at graduation. For more details on any of the above or other grad issues, please contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Potential graduates will not be eligible to graduate if the student has not removed incompletes from courses required for graduation or if the student has a failing mark (below 50% on their final report card) in a course required for graduation. Students must meet all graduation requirements and must have incompletes removed by June 15th to be eligible to walk across the stage and graduate on June 22nd.
Upcoming Dates:
June 17th Grad Banquet
June 22nd Graduation and SafeGrad
If you wish more information about our school, visit our website at
www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks
or our blog at
http://thisweekatthreeoaks.blogspot.com/
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