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)
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