Wednesday, January 28, 2009

January 26th - 30th, 2009

Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, January 26th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is pork chop dinner or honey mustard wrap.
Tuesday, January 27th - End of semester exams begin. All block A classes write during the morning. Exams begin at 9 a.m. The afternoon is reserved for study and extra help classes.
Wednesday, January 28th - End of semester exams continue. All block B classes write during the morning. Exams begin at 9 a.m. The afternoon is reserved for study and extra help classes.
Thursday, January 29th - End of semester exams continue. All block C classes write during the morning. Exams begin at 9 a.m. The afternoon is reserved for study and extra help classes.
Friday, January 30th - End of semester exams continue. All block D classes write during the morning. Exams begin at 9 a.m.
Noteworthy Items:
We apologize to parents/guardians attempting to use the S.A.S. program to access information regarding their son/daughter. The technicians are working on the problems and hope to have everything up and running soon.
Cpl. Reg Campbell from "L" Division of the R.C.M.P. will speak to parents and youth regarding drug use and abuse. Topics covered will include prescription drug use among teens as well as crystal meth, estacy, and various other drugs. The presentation will take place in the Lecture Theatre on February 16th beginning at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

National Student Commonwealth Forum:
Imagine a hundred or more young minds from every region of Canada coming together to explore global issues and to participate in a unique learning experience. Imagine these students from all walks of life, discussing current national and international concerns. Imagine them working together to reach consensus in their vision for a better tomorrow.
The National Student Commonwealth Forum is a week-long program of discussion, brainstorming, role playing, and learning: learning about different cultures, countries, institutions, and contemporary issues. Through formal and informal events, the delegates are encouraged to express their views about issues facing Canadian youth, Canada, and the world.
Based in Ottawa, delegates travelling from outside the National Capital Region are billeted in homes of local families. Contributions towards travel costs have enabled the forum to include students from all provinces and territories.
The theme for this year is "Migration and Citizenship." The dates for the forum are Sunday, May 3rd to Friday, May 8th. The deadline to apply is February 15th. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.

Late Policy:
Three Oaks has introduced a new late policy scheduled to begin the first day of the second semester. The following is the policy:
A "Late" is defined as entering a class following the late bell or being unprepared for class and unable to return with the necessary materials before the second bell which begins class (late bell). A "late" is excused if a note is presented regarding a special appointment or a school sponsored activity.
If a student shows up late, the subject teach will inform them they are late and record it. When a student reaches their 3rd late, the student will be assigned a 10 minute detention with the subject teacher. If a 4th, 5th or 6th late should occur, the student will be assigned a 30 minute detention to be served at lunchtime in the detention room. For each late after 6, a student will be assigned a one hour detention to be served over two lunch hours in the detention room.
Students must bring material with them to work on to be admitted to the detention room. There will be no food or drink allowed in the detention room.

Upcoming Dates:
February 2nd Turn Around Day, no classes.
February 3rd First day of Semester 2
February 9th Islander Day, no classes
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/

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

January 19th - 24th, 2009

Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, January 19th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is spaghetti or grilled chicken burger.
In sports, the #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams host Morell. Game times are 6 and 8 p.m. The #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ teams travel to Colonel Gray. Game times are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
There will be an executive meeting of the Parent Council in the MacNeill Learning Centre beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken club wrap or roast beef dinner.
Wednesday, January 21st - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken burger and fries.
In sports, the #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams host Kinkora. Game times are 5 and 7 p.m. The #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ teams travel to Westisle. Game times are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 22nd - 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.
The Strive Program is a scholarship program that recognizes and rewards students in general, practical, or academic courses who show significant improvement in overall performance in their senior year.
This program is a two way proposal. The student must offer a change in work habits, attendance, and study practice. In return, academic and counseling support is provided by Three Oaks, and a $1,000 scholarship is promised by the Rotary Club of Summerside to the post secondary institution of choice.
The Strive Scholarship Program designates 3 scholarships per year valued at $1,000 each. An information session will take place in the Lecture Theatre at 12 noon. See Mr. Donovan in Student Services for any additional information.
Friday, January 23rd - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is fries with the works.
In sports, the #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams travel to Montague. Game times are 6 and 8 p.m. The girls’ Sweetheart Basketball Tournament begins at Three Oaks. The following is the schedule: 2:30 p.m. - TOSH vs Bluefield, 4:30 p.m. - Miramichi vs Charlottetown Rural, 6:30 p.m. - Bluefield vs Rothesay, 8:00 p.m. - skills competition, 9 p.m. - Charlottetown Rural vs Colonel Gray.
Saturday, January 17th - A pancake breakfast is scheduled for the Three Oaks cafeteria from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. The cost is $3 each. All proceeds go to the band program. The Sweetheart Basketball Tournament continues. The following is the schedule: 10 a.m. - Colonel Gray vs Miramichi (SIS), Rothesay vs TOSH (TOSH), 12:30 p.m. - #2 teams from each pool (TOSH), #3 teams from each pool (SIS), 2:30 p.m. - championship game.
Noteworthy Items:
Exams are only 1 week away beginning on Tuesday, January 27th. Second semester begins on Tuesday, February 3rd.
It is time for grade 12 students to start thinking about the next school year. A transcript sign up sheet is available to indicate where graduates would like their transcripts sent for next year’s studies. Please check the bursary board for new arrivals regarding financial aid for next year. For more details on this or other grad issues, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.

Late Policy:
Three Oaks has introduced a new late policy scheduled to begin the first day of the second semester. The following is the policy:
A "Late" is defined as entering a class following the late bell or being unprepared for class and unable to return with the necessary materials before the second bell which begins class (late bell). A "late" is excused if a note is presented regarding a special appointment or a school sponsored activity.
If a student shows up late, the subject teach will inform them they are late and record it. When a student reaches their 3rd late, the student will be assigned a 10 minute detention with the subject teacher. If a 4th, 5th or 6th late should occur, the student will be assigned a 30 minute detention to be served at lunchtime in the detention room. For each late after 6, a student will be assigned a one hour detention to be served over two lunch hours in the detention room.
Students must bring material with them to work on to be admitted to the detention room. There will be no food or drink allowed in the detention room.

Upcoming Dates:
January 27th-30th End of semester exams
February 2nd Turn Around Day, no classes.
February 3rd First day of Semester 2
February 9th Islander Day, no classes
February 16th RCMP Presentation on Drug Use/Abuse (evening)
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, January 8, 2009

January 12th - 17th, 2009

Submitted by Brian Rogers
Monday, January 12th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is chicken caesar salad or ham and scallop potatoes.
In sports, the #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams host Westisle. Game times are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13th - Day 2 (B-A-D-C) The special in the cafeteria at noon is club wrap and salad or chicken breast dinner.
The Hospitality and Tourism class will host the Annual Expo 2009 in the gym from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Each student has chosen a country and makes a presentation as its’ representative. The host students will act as guides for the displays for their country. Over 60 countries are represented each year. The public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, January 14th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is whistle dogs and fries.
The Hospitality and Tourism class will hold its’ Annual Expo 2009 in the gym from 9:00 - 11:45 a.m. Students from other classes as well as the public are invited to attend.
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 challenges they must face and help make positive choices in their lives. The topic for this session is "Family Violence."
There will be an Armed Forces presentation in the Lecture Theatre at noon. General information will be provided on all aspects of the military which includes Nursing, skilled Technical Trades, Office Training, Regular Forces, etc. Individual break out sessions will follow at 1 p.m. Students must pre-register in Student Services to attend.
In sports, the #1 girls’ and #1 boys’ basketball teams host Charlottetown Rural. Game times are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. The #2 girls’ and #2 boys’ basketball teams travel to Morell. Game times are 6 and 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 15th - 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, January 16th - Day 1 (A-B-C-D) The special in the cafeteria at noon is bacon cheeseburger and fries.
In sports, the #2 girls’ basketball team travels to Kensington to take part in the KISH tournament. The #2 boys’ team are hosting their own tournament. The following is the schedule: 2:30 p.m. - TOSH vs KISH, 4:15 p.m. - Charlottetown Rural vs Colonel Gray, 6 p.m. - Bluefield vs TOSH, 7:45 p.m. - Colonel Gray vs Montague.
Saturday, January 17th - In sports, the #2 girls’ basketball team is in Kensington participating in the KISH tournament. The #2 boys’ basketball team are hosting their own tournament. The following is the schedule:
9 a.m. - KISH vs Bluefield, 10:45 - Charlottetown Rural vs Montague, 12:15 p.m. - #3 teams from each pool, 2 p.m. - #2 teams from each pool, 3:45 p.m. - championship game.
Noteworthy Items:
Exams are only 2 weeks away beginning on Tuesday, January 27th. Second semester begins on Tuesday, February 3rd.
It is time for grade 12 students to start thinking about the next school year. A transcript sign up sheet is available to indicate where graduates would like their transcripts sent for next year’s studies. Please check the bursary board for new arrivals regarding financial aid for next year. For more details on this or other grad issues, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.
Congratulations to Katie White 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 Katie’s visit was Medicine and Health.
Congratulations to Blake Paynter who was chosen Three Oaks "Student of the Week" recently. Blake receives a book bag compliments of Consolidated Credit Union.
The "Rotary Adventure in Citizenship" is an opportunity for 200+ student representatives from across Canada to meet in Ottawa to develop their potential as leaders in their communities and in Canadian society. The program runs from May 3rd - 6th.
Successful participants will receive a free flight to Ottawa courtesy of the Summerside Rotary Club and are placed with billet families who provide meals, transportation, and lodging during their stay.
Interested students must fill out an application form which must be submitted by Friday, February 13th. For more information, contact Mr. Donovan in Student Services.

Upcoming Dates:
January 23rd-24th Sweetheart Basketball Tournament
January 27th-30th End of semester exams
February 2nd Turn Around Day, no classes.
February 3rd First day of Semester 2
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/