Submitted by Brian Rogers
Career Cruising:
Career Cruising (www.careercruising.com) is a new web based career exploration program for grades 7 - 12. We encourage parents to use this resource with their sons/daughters at home. Simply go to the website and enter the username and password for Three Oaks (Three Oaks, Axemen). Students must first contact Mrs. Reeves, Mr. Donovan or Mrs. Keough to acquire a personal log in and password to access their personal profile.
Career Cruising has been designed with one goal in mind: To help students plan their futures. Some of the assessment tools include: matching interests and skills to careers, descriptions of hundreds of careers, interviews of people in careers, options for searching, links between education and careers, information on post secondary education and other options.
With these type of assessment tools, profiles, and post secondary information, parents and students can easily move through the career exploration and planning process.
Inclement Weather:
The winter season is here. The following information is very important regarding school cancellations. If schools are to be cancelled, parents will be notified by radio announcements on local stations. In cases where a decision cannot be reached by 7 a.m., a one hour delay will be announced. A further announcement indicating the starting time, or cancellation, will take place by 8 a.m. Under some circumstances, it may be necessary to close schools during the school day. Parents are asked to make the necessary arrangements for your son or daughter should this type of closure occur.
If extreme weather conditions might occur unexpectedly, students may be required to remain at school beyond their normal dismissal time unless picked up by a parent or designate. Announcements will be made on all radio stations if this occurs.
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Terry Fox Centre:
Congratulations to Lauren Ryder who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Lauren’s visit was Sport and Fitness.
Shad Valley:
Shad Valley is a non-profit educational organization based out of Waterloo, Ontario. The object is to provide a motivating summer educational program for outstanding youth. The organization now delivers summer programs at 10 host universities across Canada. The program runs in July with four weeks of hands-on work and teaching from experts and offers potential work experience thereafter. The program can accommodate up to 500 students who are 15-18 years of age and completing grade 10, 11, or 12.
The organization offers 100 entrance scholarships to successful entries. This means students accepted into the program have a one in five chance of receiving financial assistance. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
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/
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
December 15th - 19th, 2008
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, December 15th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is tacos and fries or rice.
In sports, the #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams travel to Kensington. Game times are 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ basketball teams host Bluefield. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken fettuccine or club wrap.
Wednesday, December 17th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is sub and salad or shepherds pie.
In sports, the #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams travel to Westisle. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas concert is scheduled for the cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. Christmas selections are featured by the Grade 10 concert band, the senior concert band, and the jazz band. Admission is free.
Thursday, December 18th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
This is the beginning of the 16th Annual TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic. This is an eight team tournament involving four teams from in-province: Bluefield, Colonel Gray, Charlottetown Rural, and Three Oaks; and four teams from out-of-province: Amherst, Lockview, Central Kings, and Millwood.
The following is the schedule: TOSH vs Rural at 5:30 p.m., Bluefield vs Gray at 5:30 p.m. (at Bluefield), Amherst vs Central Kings at 7:30 p.m., and Lockview vs Millwood at 7:30 p.m. (S.I.S.).
Friday, December 19th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chili and cheese with nachos.
The TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic continues. The following is the schedule: Gray vs Lockview at 9 a.m., Rural vs Amherst at 9 a.m. (S.I.S.), Bluefield vs Millwood at 10:45 a.m., 3 point and slam dunk preliminaries at 12:30 p.m., TOSH vs Central Kings at 1:15 p.m., Gray vs Millwood at 3 p.m., 3 point and slam dunk finals at 6 p.m., and TOSH vs Amherst at 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 20th - This is the final day for the TOSH Christmas Classic. Games are determined based on the previous wins and losses. Game times are 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., with the championship at 4 p.m.
Noteworthy Items:
Career Cruising (www.careercruising.com) is a new web based career exploration program for grades 7 - 12. We encourage parents to use this resource with their sons/daughters at home. Simply go to the website and enter the username and password for Three Oaks (Three Oaks, Axemen). Students must first contact Mrs. Reeves, Mr. Donovan or Mrs. Keough to acquire a personal log in and password to access their personal profile.
Career Cruising has been designed with one goal in mind: To help students plan their futures. Some of the assessment tools include: matching interests and skills to careers, descriptions of hundreds of careers, interviews of people in careers, options for searching, links between education and careers, information on post secondary education and other options.
With these type of assessment tools, profiles, and post secondary information, parents and students can easily move through the career exploration and planning process.
Congratulations to Lindsay Groom and Braedan Brennan who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and
exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Lindsay’s and
Braedan’s visit was Sport and Fitness.
Upcoming Dates:
December 20th Christmas Break begins
January 5th First school day of 2009
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/
Monday, December 15th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is tacos and fries or rice.
In sports, the #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams travel to Kensington. Game times are 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ basketball teams host Bluefield. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken fettuccine or club wrap.
Wednesday, December 17th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is sub and salad or shepherds pie.
In sports, the #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams travel to Westisle. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas concert is scheduled for the cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. Christmas selections are featured by the Grade 10 concert band, the senior concert band, and the jazz band. Admission is free.
Thursday, December 18th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
This is the beginning of the 16th Annual TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic. This is an eight team tournament involving four teams from in-province: Bluefield, Colonel Gray, Charlottetown Rural, and Three Oaks; and four teams from out-of-province: Amherst, Lockview, Central Kings, and Millwood.
The following is the schedule: TOSH vs Rural at 5:30 p.m., Bluefield vs Gray at 5:30 p.m. (at Bluefield), Amherst vs Central Kings at 7:30 p.m., and Lockview vs Millwood at 7:30 p.m. (S.I.S.).
Friday, December 19th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chili and cheese with nachos.
The TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic continues. The following is the schedule: Gray vs Lockview at 9 a.m., Rural vs Amherst at 9 a.m. (S.I.S.), Bluefield vs Millwood at 10:45 a.m., 3 point and slam dunk preliminaries at 12:30 p.m., TOSH vs Central Kings at 1:15 p.m., Gray vs Millwood at 3 p.m., 3 point and slam dunk finals at 6 p.m., and TOSH vs Amherst at 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 20th - This is the final day for the TOSH Christmas Classic. Games are determined based on the previous wins and losses. Game times are 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., with the championship at 4 p.m.
Noteworthy Items:
Career Cruising (www.careercruising.com) is a new web based career exploration program for grades 7 - 12. We encourage parents to use this resource with their sons/daughters at home. Simply go to the website and enter the username and password for Three Oaks (Three Oaks, Axemen). Students must first contact Mrs. Reeves, Mr. Donovan or Mrs. Keough to acquire a personal log in and password to access their personal profile.
Career Cruising has been designed with one goal in mind: To help students plan their futures. Some of the assessment tools include: matching interests and skills to careers, descriptions of hundreds of careers, interviews of people in careers, options for searching, links between education and careers, information on post secondary education and other options.
With these type of assessment tools, profiles, and post secondary information, parents and students can easily move through the career exploration and planning process.
Congratulations to Lindsay Groom and Braedan Brennan who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and
exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Lindsay’s and
Braedan’s visit was Sport and Fitness.
Upcoming Dates:
December 20th Christmas Break begins
January 5th First school day of 2009
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/
Sunday, December 7, 2008
December 8th - 12th, 2008
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, December 8th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chili cheese and nachos.
In sports, the #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ basketball teams travel to Charlottetown Rural. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams host Charlottetown Rural. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken breast dinner or club wrap and salad.
An information session for UPEI is scheduled for the Lecture Theatre beginning at 2 p.m. Interested students must pre-register with Mr. Donovan in order to attend.
Wednesday, December 10th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is lasagna and salad or chicken caesar wrap.
A Positive Choices presentation will take place in the Lecture Theatre. Three Oaks is hosting a number of these sessions over the course of the school year. The purpose is to help students meet some of the many challenges they face and help make positive choices in their lives. The topic for this session is "Drug Addiction."
In sports, the #1 girls’ basketball team travels to Montague for a game at 7:30 p.m. The #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams host Bluefield. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 11th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
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 as 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 at noon.
In sports, the #1 boys’ basketball team travels to the Colonel Gray tournament.
Friday, December 12th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is bacon cheeseburger and fries.
In sports, the #1 boys’ basketball team travels to Colonel Gray to participate in a tournament. This tournament concludes on Saturday.
Noteworthy Items:
Winter is here and with it comes some questionable mornings regarding weather and school closures. Due to the size of the Western School Board, it may be necessary to delay or close all schools or some of the schools. When a partial delay or closure is called, it will be done on the basis of family of schools. The Three Oaks family of schools are composed of: Three Oaks Senior High, Summerside Intermediate, Athena Consolidated, Miscouche Consolidated, Elm Street Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, and Parkside Elementary.
There are three other families of schools. They are: The Kinkora Family, The Kensington Family, and the Westisle Family.
Plan to attend the annual TOSH Christmas Classic. This tournament includes boys teams from Charlottetown Rural, Colonel Gray, Bluefield, Amherst, Lockview, Central Kings and Milwood. The tournament runs from Thursday, December 18th to Saturday, December 20th.
Congratulations to Kelsea Beadman and Madeline Campbell who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Kelsea’s and Madeline’s visit was Medicine and Health.
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Upcoming Dates:
December 18th-20th TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic
December 20th Christmas Break begins
January 5th First school day of 2009
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/
Monday, December 8th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chili cheese and nachos.
In sports, the #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ basketball teams travel to Charlottetown Rural. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams host Charlottetown Rural. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken breast dinner or club wrap and salad.
An information session for UPEI is scheduled for the Lecture Theatre beginning at 2 p.m. Interested students must pre-register with Mr. Donovan in order to attend.
Wednesday, December 10th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is lasagna and salad or chicken caesar wrap.
A Positive Choices presentation will take place in the Lecture Theatre. Three Oaks is hosting a number of these sessions over the course of the school year. The purpose is to help students meet some of the many challenges they face and help make positive choices in their lives. The topic for this session is "Drug Addiction."
In sports, the #1 girls’ basketball team travels to Montague for a game at 7:30 p.m. The #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams host Bluefield. Game times are 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 11th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
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 as 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 at noon.
In sports, the #1 boys’ basketball team travels to the Colonel Gray tournament.
Friday, December 12th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is bacon cheeseburger and fries.
In sports, the #1 boys’ basketball team travels to Colonel Gray to participate in a tournament. This tournament concludes on Saturday.
Noteworthy Items:
Winter is here and with it comes some questionable mornings regarding weather and school closures. Due to the size of the Western School Board, it may be necessary to delay or close all schools or some of the schools. When a partial delay or closure is called, it will be done on the basis of family of schools. The Three Oaks family of schools are composed of: Three Oaks Senior High, Summerside Intermediate, Athena Consolidated, Miscouche Consolidated, Elm Street Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, and Parkside Elementary.
There are three other families of schools. They are: The Kinkora Family, The Kensington Family, and the Westisle Family.
Plan to attend the annual TOSH Christmas Classic. This tournament includes boys teams from Charlottetown Rural, Colonel Gray, Bluefield, Amherst, Lockview, Central Kings and Milwood. The tournament runs from Thursday, December 18th to Saturday, December 20th.
Congratulations to Kelsea Beadman and Madeline Campbell who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Kelsea’s and Madeline’s visit was Medicine and Health.
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Upcoming Dates:
December 18th-20th TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic
December 20th Christmas Break begins
January 5th First school day of 2009
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/
Friday, November 28, 2008
December 1st - December 6th, 2008
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, December 1st - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is whistle dogs.
In sports, the #2 boys’ basketball team host Colonel Gray. Game time is 5:30 p.m.
A Parent Council meeting is scheduled for the MacNeill Learning Centre beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2nd - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is spaghetti or club wrap and salad.
The East Prince Christmas Concert is scheduled for the TOSH gym beginning at 7 p.m. Schools from the area feature choirs from the elementary level and band performances from the intermediate and senior levels.
Wednesday, December 3rd - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken stir fry.
In sports, the #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ basketball teams host Colonel Gray. Game times are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 4th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
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 as 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 at noon.
Friday, December 5th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is rotini noodles and meat sauce.
In sports, the #1 girls’ basketball team travels to Bluefield to take part in a 2 day tournament.
UNB is hosting an information session for any interested students at the Loyalist on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interested students must pre-register with Mr. Donovan. Today is the deadline.
Saturday, December 6th - The Annual Christmas Dance will take place in the cafeteria from 9 p.m.- midnight. Please note this is a dance, not a prom. The dress is semi-formal. Doors open at 8 p.m. and close at 9:30 p.m.
Noteworthy Items:
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Congratulations to Ryan Seaboyer who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Connor’s visit was Science and Technology.
The winter season is here. The following information is very important regarding school cancellations. If schools are to be cancelled, parents will be notified by radio announcements on local stations. In cases where a decision cannot be reached by 7 a.m., a one hour delay will be announced. A further announcement indicating the starting time, or cancellation, will take place by 8 a.m. Under some circumstances, it may be necessary to close schools during the school day. Parents are asked to make the necessary arrangements for your son or daughter should this type of closure occur.
If extreme weather conditions might occur unexpectedly, students may be required to remain at school beyond their normal dismissal time unless picked up by a parent or designate. Announcements will be made on all radio stations if this occurs.
Upcoming Dates:
December 18th-20th TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic
December 20th Christmas Break begins
January 5th First school day of 2009
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/
Monday, December 1st - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is whistle dogs.
In sports, the #2 boys’ basketball team host Colonel Gray. Game time is 5:30 p.m.
A Parent Council meeting is scheduled for the MacNeill Learning Centre beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2nd - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is spaghetti or club wrap and salad.
The East Prince Christmas Concert is scheduled for the TOSH gym beginning at 7 p.m. Schools from the area feature choirs from the elementary level and band performances from the intermediate and senior levels.
Wednesday, December 3rd - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken stir fry.
In sports, the #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ basketball teams host Colonel Gray. Game times are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 4th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
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 as 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 at noon.
Friday, December 5th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is rotini noodles and meat sauce.
In sports, the #1 girls’ basketball team travels to Bluefield to take part in a 2 day tournament.
UNB is hosting an information session for any interested students at the Loyalist on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interested students must pre-register with Mr. Donovan. Today is the deadline.
Saturday, December 6th - The Annual Christmas Dance will take place in the cafeteria from 9 p.m.- midnight. Please note this is a dance, not a prom. The dress is semi-formal. Doors open at 8 p.m. and close at 9:30 p.m.
Noteworthy Items:
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Congratulations to Ryan Seaboyer who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Connor’s visit was Science and Technology.
The winter season is here. The following information is very important regarding school cancellations. If schools are to be cancelled, parents will be notified by radio announcements on local stations. In cases where a decision cannot be reached by 7 a.m., a one hour delay will be announced. A further announcement indicating the starting time, or cancellation, will take place by 8 a.m. Under some circumstances, it may be necessary to close schools during the school day. Parents are asked to make the necessary arrangements for your son or daughter should this type of closure occur.
If extreme weather conditions might occur unexpectedly, students may be required to remain at school beyond their normal dismissal time unless picked up by a parent or designate. Announcements will be made on all radio stations if this occurs.
Upcoming Dates:
December 18th-20th TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic
December 20th Christmas Break begins
January 5th First school day of 2009
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/
Monday, November 24, 2008
November 24th- 29th, 2008
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, November 24th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is bacon cheeseburger and fries.
Dalhousie University will be in the Lecture Theatre at noon time to answer any questions from interested students.
Tuesday, November 25th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is subs and salad or chicken fettuccine.
Holland College is hosting an open house at the Georgetown Centre. The following courses are offered at this location: commercial diving, plumbing, steam fitting and pipe fitting, and welding fabrication. This location is open from noon - 6 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in to talk with students and instructors.
The UPEI Faculty of Education will be hosting an open house on the third floor of Memorial Hall from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. There will be program presentations from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Displays will also be provided on programs which include B.Ed., M.Ed., Indigenous Ed., French Immersion, and International Ed. There will be conversation time provided with education students and faculty. The public is invited to attend.
Wednesday, November 26th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is lasagna or honey mustard wrap.
A "Positive Choices" presentation will take place in the Lecture Theatre. Three Oaks is hosting a number of these sessions over the course of the school year. The purpose is to help students meet some of the many challenges they face and help make positive choices in their lives. The topic for this session is "Respect".
In sports, the boys’ #1 basketball team travels to Morell for a game at 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 27th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
Grade 11 students will travel to Charlottetown for a tour of Holland College and UPEI. Students were asked to choose one of the two prior to this day. This is a full day tour including lunch. Buses will leave shortly before 9 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m.
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 as 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 at noon.
In sports, the boys’ #1 basketball team travels to Bluefield to participate in a tournament.
Friday, November 28th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken burger and fries.
In sports, the boys’ #1 basketball team travels to Bluefield to participate in a tournament. This tournament continues into Saturday. The girls’ and boys’ #2 teams host Montague. Game times are 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Noteworthy Items:
Congratulations to the Three Oaks Senior A Girls’ Volleyball team who won the gold medal in the provincial championships held in Kinkora recently. The girls capped off an undefeated season in their regular league play.
Oulton College in Moncton has received accreditation from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. This accreditation allows graduates from this program to be eligible for employment throughout Canada as veterinary technicians. Last year, Oulton College opened the Oulton College Veterinary Hospital. Students in the program are able to spend half days in the animal hospital to gain hands-on experience. Students should apply before Christmas if they are interested in obtaining a seat in this very popular program. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Shad Valley is a non-profit educational organization based out of Waterloo, Ontario. The object is to provide a motivating summer educational program for outstanding youth. The organization now delivers summer programs at 10 host universities across Canada. The program runs in July with four weeks of hands-on work and teaching from experts and offers potential work experience thereafter. The program can accommodate up to 500 students who are 15-18 years of age and completing grade 10, 11, or 12.
The first application deadline for next summer is December 10th. The organization offers 100 entrance scholarships to successful entries. This means students accepted into the program have a one in five chance of receiving financial assistance. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Upcoming Dates:
December 1st Parent Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
December 2nd East Prince Christmas Concert
December 6th Christmas Dance
December 18th-20th TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic
If you wish more information about our school, visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
Monday, November 24th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is bacon cheeseburger and fries.
Dalhousie University will be in the Lecture Theatre at noon time to answer any questions from interested students.
Tuesday, November 25th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is subs and salad or chicken fettuccine.
Holland College is hosting an open house at the Georgetown Centre. The following courses are offered at this location: commercial diving, plumbing, steam fitting and pipe fitting, and welding fabrication. This location is open from noon - 6 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in to talk with students and instructors.
The UPEI Faculty of Education will be hosting an open house on the third floor of Memorial Hall from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. There will be program presentations from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Displays will also be provided on programs which include B.Ed., M.Ed., Indigenous Ed., French Immersion, and International Ed. There will be conversation time provided with education students and faculty. The public is invited to attend.
Wednesday, November 26th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is lasagna or honey mustard wrap.
A "Positive Choices" presentation will take place in the Lecture Theatre. Three Oaks is hosting a number of these sessions over the course of the school year. The purpose is to help students meet some of the many challenges they face and help make positive choices in their lives. The topic for this session is "Respect".
In sports, the boys’ #1 basketball team travels to Morell for a game at 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 27th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
Grade 11 students will travel to Charlottetown for a tour of Holland College and UPEI. Students were asked to choose one of the two prior to this day. This is a full day tour including lunch. Buses will leave shortly before 9 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m.
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 as 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 at noon.
In sports, the boys’ #1 basketball team travels to Bluefield to participate in a tournament.
Friday, November 28th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken burger and fries.
In sports, the boys’ #1 basketball team travels to Bluefield to participate in a tournament. This tournament continues into Saturday. The girls’ and boys’ #2 teams host Montague. Game times are 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Noteworthy Items:
Congratulations to the Three Oaks Senior A Girls’ Volleyball team who won the gold medal in the provincial championships held in Kinkora recently. The girls capped off an undefeated season in their regular league play.
Oulton College in Moncton has received accreditation from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. This accreditation allows graduates from this program to be eligible for employment throughout Canada as veterinary technicians. Last year, Oulton College opened the Oulton College Veterinary Hospital. Students in the program are able to spend half days in the animal hospital to gain hands-on experience. Students should apply before Christmas if they are interested in obtaining a seat in this very popular program. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Shad Valley is a non-profit educational organization based out of Waterloo, Ontario. The object is to provide a motivating summer educational program for outstanding youth. The organization now delivers summer programs at 10 host universities across Canada. The program runs in July with four weeks of hands-on work and teaching from experts and offers potential work experience thereafter. The program can accommodate up to 500 students who are 15-18 years of age and completing grade 10, 11, or 12.
The first application deadline for next summer is December 10th. The organization offers 100 entrance scholarships to successful entries. This means students accepted into the program have a one in five chance of receiving financial assistance. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Upcoming Dates:
December 1st Parent Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
December 2nd East Prince Christmas Concert
December 6th Christmas Dance
December 18th-20th TOSH Christmas Basketball Classic
If you wish more information about our school, visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
Monday, November 17, 2008
November 17th - 21st, 2008
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, November 17th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is whistle dogs and fries.
Our annual Career Day is scheduled for the gym during the afternoon. Representatives will be available from numerous colleges, universities and various career sectors, to answer any questions. The evening stars off with a "Next Step" presentation for parents and guardians in the lecture theatre at 6:00 pm. Then the gym will re-open from 7 - 9 p.m. Parents are welcome to visit the displays at this time as well as the students.
Students and parents are urged to attend these displays. This is one of the few opportunities where students can meet and speak with career specialists of their choice.
A Parent Council meeting is scheduled for the MacNeill Learning Centre beginning at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chili with cheese nachos or club wrap and salad.
Wednesday, November 19th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken breast dinner or roast beef dinner.
Holland College is hosting an Open House at the following locations: Slemon Park Centre, Atlantic Police Academy, and the Marine Training Centre.
The Slemon Park Centre offers the following courses: carpentry, electrical, ventilation and air conditioning, machinist, cabinet making, aircraft turbine engine repair, automotive, and wind turbine technology.
The Atlantic Police Academy offers the following courses: basic firefighting, conservation enforcement, correctional officer, law and security, and police science.
The Marine Training Centre offers many courses which include: cargo handling, marine engineering, bridge watchman, electronic navigation, marine first aid, basis safety, and advanced firefighting.
These locations are open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in, talk to students and instructors, and see what type of learning takes place.
Thursday, November 20th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
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 as 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 at noon.
Friday, November 21st - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is fries or mashed potatoes with the works.
In sports, the AAA-girls’ and AAA-boys’ basketball teams travel to the Miramichi for a tournament.
Noteworthy Items:
Seventeen students from TOSH will leave for Ortona, Italy this week to commemorate the 65th
Anniversary of the Battle of Ortona during World War Two. They will meet with approximately 6,000 other Canadian students from high schools across Canada to participate in this celebration. Each student will choose one locally born Canadian soldier who was in Ortona in 1943 and they will research his life and his involvement while in Ortona. Once in Ortona, students will have the opportunity to trace the steps of the soldiers they have become familiar with through their research.
Congratulations to the Three Oaks Envirothon team who won the provincial competition held in Charlottetown recently. The team will now begin preparations to attend the International Canon Envirothon competition to be held in North Carolina next summer. Members of the winning team are Leanne Gaudet, Courtney Fitzgerald, Dee Jay Pardy, Wayne Gallant, and Jenna Gaudet.
Congratulations to Brittany Caseley who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Brittany’s visit was Sport and Fitness.
Upcoming Dates:
November 27th Grade 11's trip to Holland College/UPEI
December 2nd East Prince Christmas Concert
December 6th Christmas Dance
If you wish more information about our school, visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
Monday, November 17th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is whistle dogs and fries.
Our annual Career Day is scheduled for the gym during the afternoon. Representatives will be available from numerous colleges, universities and various career sectors, to answer any questions. The evening stars off with a "Next Step" presentation for parents and guardians in the lecture theatre at 6:00 pm. Then the gym will re-open from 7 - 9 p.m. Parents are welcome to visit the displays at this time as well as the students.
Students and parents are urged to attend these displays. This is one of the few opportunities where students can meet and speak with career specialists of their choice.
A Parent Council meeting is scheduled for the MacNeill Learning Centre beginning at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chili with cheese nachos or club wrap and salad.
Wednesday, November 19th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken breast dinner or roast beef dinner.
Holland College is hosting an Open House at the following locations: Slemon Park Centre, Atlantic Police Academy, and the Marine Training Centre.
The Slemon Park Centre offers the following courses: carpentry, electrical, ventilation and air conditioning, machinist, cabinet making, aircraft turbine engine repair, automotive, and wind turbine technology.
The Atlantic Police Academy offers the following courses: basic firefighting, conservation enforcement, correctional officer, law and security, and police science.
The Marine Training Centre offers many courses which include: cargo handling, marine engineering, bridge watchman, electronic navigation, marine first aid, basis safety, and advanced firefighting.
These locations are open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in, talk to students and instructors, and see what type of learning takes place.
Thursday, November 20th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
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 as 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 at noon.
Friday, November 21st - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is fries or mashed potatoes with the works.
In sports, the AAA-girls’ and AAA-boys’ basketball teams travel to the Miramichi for a tournament.
Noteworthy Items:
Seventeen students from TOSH will leave for Ortona, Italy this week to commemorate the 65th
Anniversary of the Battle of Ortona during World War Two. They will meet with approximately 6,000 other Canadian students from high schools across Canada to participate in this celebration. Each student will choose one locally born Canadian soldier who was in Ortona in 1943 and they will research his life and his involvement while in Ortona. Once in Ortona, students will have the opportunity to trace the steps of the soldiers they have become familiar with through their research.
Congratulations to the Three Oaks Envirothon team who won the provincial competition held in Charlottetown recently. The team will now begin preparations to attend the International Canon Envirothon competition to be held in North Carolina next summer. Members of the winning team are Leanne Gaudet, Courtney Fitzgerald, Dee Jay Pardy, Wayne Gallant, and Jenna Gaudet.
Congratulations to Brittany Caseley who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Brittany’s visit was Sport and Fitness.
Upcoming Dates:
November 27th Grade 11's trip to Holland College/UPEI
December 2nd East Prince Christmas Concert
December 6th Christmas Dance
If you wish more information about our school, visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
November 10th - 15th, 2008
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, November 10th - Parent teacher interviews are scheduled for the day, no classes. Parents are provided with the opportunity for private interviews with each subject teacher. These interviews are not automatic. Request forms were sent home with students.
Tuesday, November 11th - Remembrance Day, no classes.
Wednesday, November 12th - Day 1 (BB-DD) The special in the cafeteria at noon is spaghetti or grilled chicken caesar.
Classes have been modified to allow for mid-semester assessments. The morning will be a double block B period and the afternoon will be a double block D period.
Thursday, November 13th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
Photo retakes will take place for those students not satisfied with their student pictures the first time around.
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 as 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 at noon.
A school dance is scheduled for the cafeteria beginning at 8 p.m. and running to 11 p.m. The theme is "Red for Remembrance."
Friday, November 14th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is tacos and fries.
Noteworthy Items:
Our annual Career Day is scheduled for the gym during the afternoon on Monday, November
17th. Representatives will be available from numerous colleges, universities and other institutions, to answer any questions. The gym will re-open from 7 - 9 p.m. Parents are welcome to visit the displays at this time as well as the students.
Students and parents are urged to attend these displays. This is one of the few opportunities where students can meet and speak with career specialists of their choice.
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is
updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Congratulations to Connor McGuire who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Connor’s visit was Medicine and Health.
Congratulations to our girl’s field hockey team who won gold in the provincial high school championships.
Upcoming Dates:
November 21st Student trip to Ortona, Italy
November 27th Grade 11's trip to Holland College/UPEI
December 2nd East Prince Christmas Concert
If you wish more information about our school, visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
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Monday, November 10th - Parent teacher interviews are scheduled for the day, no classes. Parents are provided with the opportunity for private interviews with each subject teacher. These interviews are not automatic. Request forms were sent home with students.
Tuesday, November 11th - Remembrance Day, no classes.
Wednesday, November 12th - Day 1 (BB-DD) The special in the cafeteria at noon is spaghetti or grilled chicken caesar.
Classes have been modified to allow for mid-semester assessments. The morning will be a double block B period and the afternoon will be a double block D period.
Thursday, November 13th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
Photo retakes will take place for those students not satisfied with their student pictures the first time around.
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 as 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 at noon.
A school dance is scheduled for the cafeteria beginning at 8 p.m. and running to 11 p.m. The theme is "Red for Remembrance."
Friday, November 14th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is tacos and fries.
Noteworthy Items:
Our annual Career Day is scheduled for the gym during the afternoon on Monday, November
17th. Representatives will be available from numerous colleges, universities and other institutions, to answer any questions. The gym will re-open from 7 - 9 p.m. Parents are welcome to visit the displays at this time as well as the students.
Students and parents are urged to attend these displays. This is one of the few opportunities where students can meet and speak with career specialists of their choice.
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is
updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Congratulations to Connor McGuire who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Connor’s visit was Medicine and Health.
Congratulations to our girl’s field hockey team who won gold in the provincial high school championships.
Upcoming Dates:
November 21st Student trip to Ortona, Italy
November 27th Grade 11's trip to Holland College/UPEI
December 2nd East Prince Christmas Concert
If you wish more information about our school, visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
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November 3rd - 10th, 2008
Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, November 3rd - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is fries or mashed with the works.
Tuesday, November 4th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken stir fry or club wrap and salad.
In sports, the A and AA volleyball quarter-finals are scheduled for the afternoon. Watch for teams, locations, and times in the sports column.
Wednesday, November 5th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is grilled chicken caesar or spaghetti and garlic bread.
A Remembrance Day Assembly is scheduled for the morning. The purpose of this assembly is to heighten the students’ awareness of the ultimate sacrifice made by so many so that freedom can be enjoyed by all. The program includes the Colour Guard from the military clubs, selections from Three Oaks band and vocal group, and a variety of student readings.
Thursday, November 6th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
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 as 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 at noon.
Parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for the evening. Parents are provided with the opportunity for private interviews with each subject teacher. These interviews are not automatic. Request forms were sent home with students.
Career Cruising is a new internet based career exploration and planning tool students can use to explore career and education options and develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from school and from home.
Some features of the program include skills assessment which matches career options to interests and skills, career profiles which features hundreds of different occupations, multimedia interviews with real people in different occupations, information on college, university and apprenticeship programs, information to help build individual career plans, and information on how to develop a professional resume.
Introductory sessions will be available for parents to experience this new program during the evening. Two sessions will be offered in the Lecture Theatre beginning at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Friday, November 7th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is bacon cheeseburger and fries.
Classes have been modified to allow for mid-semester assessments. The morning will be a double block A period and the afternoon will be a double block C period.
In sports, the A and AA volleyball semi-finals are scheduled for UPEI.
Saturday, November 8th - The annual Three Oaks Craft Fair is scheduled to begin. Over 100 vendors from N.S., N.B. and P.E.I. will display their crafts throughout the corridors and classrooms of Three Oaks. Babysitting and canteen services are available. The doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
In sports, the A and AA volleyball championships are scheduled for U.P.E.I.
Sunday, November 10th - The Three Oaks Craft Fair continues. The doors open at 12 noon and close at 6 p.m.
Noteworthy Items:
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is
updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Congratulations to Taylor Hardy and Sarah McIntyre who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Taylor’s and Sarah’s visit was Culture.
TOSH staff and students are pleased to welcome the following UPEI Education students who are assigned to work in their respective subject areas. They are: Mary Ellen Peckham, Lacey Yeo, Tammy Hill-Worth and Alex Ritchie.
Upcoming Dates:
November 10th Parent Teacher Interviews (noon - 6 p.m.)
November 11th Remembrance Day, no classes.
November 12th Mid-semester Evaluations
November 17th Career Day - University/College visits
If you wish more information about our school, visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
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Monday, November 3rd - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is fries or mashed with the works.
Tuesday, November 4th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken stir fry or club wrap and salad.
In sports, the A and AA volleyball quarter-finals are scheduled for the afternoon. Watch for teams, locations, and times in the sports column.
Wednesday, November 5th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is grilled chicken caesar or spaghetti and garlic bread.
A Remembrance Day Assembly is scheduled for the morning. The purpose of this assembly is to heighten the students’ awareness of the ultimate sacrifice made by so many so that freedom can be enjoyed by all. The program includes the Colour Guard from the military clubs, selections from Three Oaks band and vocal group, and a variety of student readings.
Thursday, November 6th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is turkey dinner or macaroni casserole.
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 as 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 at noon.
Parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for the evening. Parents are provided with the opportunity for private interviews with each subject teacher. These interviews are not automatic. Request forms were sent home with students.
Career Cruising is a new internet based career exploration and planning tool students can use to explore career and education options and develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from school and from home.
Some features of the program include skills assessment which matches career options to interests and skills, career profiles which features hundreds of different occupations, multimedia interviews with real people in different occupations, information on college, university and apprenticeship programs, information to help build individual career plans, and information on how to develop a professional resume.
Introductory sessions will be available for parents to experience this new program during the evening. Two sessions will be offered in the Lecture Theatre beginning at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Friday, November 7th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is bacon cheeseburger and fries.
Classes have been modified to allow for mid-semester assessments. The morning will be a double block A period and the afternoon will be a double block C period.
In sports, the A and AA volleyball semi-finals are scheduled for UPEI.
Saturday, November 8th - The annual Three Oaks Craft Fair is scheduled to begin. Over 100 vendors from N.S., N.B. and P.E.I. will display their crafts throughout the corridors and classrooms of Three Oaks. Babysitting and canteen services are available. The doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
In sports, the A and AA volleyball championships are scheduled for U.P.E.I.
Sunday, November 10th - The Three Oaks Craft Fair continues. The doors open at 12 noon and close at 6 p.m.
Noteworthy Items:
A reminder to grads to drop by Student Services to check out our bursary board which is
updated weekly. Graduates who are considering studying skilled trades outside P.E.I. are strongly encouraged to apply a.s.a.p. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Community Colleges are accepting applicants on a first come, best qualified basis. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Congratulations to Taylor Hardy and Sarah McIntyre who travelled to Ottawa recently to the Terry Fox Centre as part of the Encounters with Canada Program. Encounters with Canada is an annual exchange involving students and teachers from across Canada. Conferences, workshops, and exterior visits are creatively designed for the interactive program. The theme for Taylor’s and Sarah’s visit was Culture.
TOSH staff and students are pleased to welcome the following UPEI Education students who are assigned to work in their respective subject areas. They are: Mary Ellen Peckham, Lacey Yeo, Tammy Hill-Worth and Alex Ritchie.
Upcoming Dates:
November 10th Parent Teacher Interviews (noon - 6 p.m.)
November 11th Remembrance Day, no classes.
November 12th Mid-semester Evaluations
November 17th Career Day - University/College visits
If you wish more information about our school, visit our Website at www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks.
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