This Week at Three Oaks April 27-May 2, 2026
Dear Students & Parents/Guardians:
As we move into the final week of April, it is hard to believe how quickly the time is passing. We now have approximately 30 classes remaining before final exams begin, and these next few weeks will be busy ones.
Please note that this is a short week, as there will be no classes for students on Friday, May 1 due to staff union meetings.
With a limited number of classes left, it is important for students to stay focused, attend regularly, be on time, and keep up with assignments and assessments. There is a great deal happening both inside and outside of the classroom, so staying organized and proactive will be key to success.
We encourage students to reach out to their teachers for extra help when needed and to make the most of every learning opportunity as we move toward the end of the semester.
Let’s finish April strong and continue to support one another along the way.
Attendance Matters - I would like to take a moment to speak about the importance of good attendance.
We are seeing a number of students missing a significant amount of class time, and that is concerning. This trend is impacting classrooms across our country and Three Oaks is no different. Every class students miss is a missed opportunity to learn, stay on track, and be successful.
Presently attendance data at Three Oaks is quite concerning. The following is based on 851 students:
0 days missed - 82 students
3 days or less - 302 students
Between 3-5 days - 120 students
More than 5 - 10days - 222 students
More than 10 - 15 days - 75 students
More than 15- 20 days - 36 students
This equates to the following:
Satisfactory attendance - 310 students
At Risk - 175 students
Chronic - 233 students
Severe Chronic - 130 student
I encourage students to ask themselves an important question:
If I had the same attendance at a job as I do at school, what would the outcome be?
Attendance is not just about school—it is about building habits that will carry forward into your future.
As we move toward the end of the school year, I encourage all students to make a commitment to attend every day, be on time, and stay engaged. The finish line is in sight—finish strong. You won’t be disappointed.
Strong Scents - I would also like to take a moment to remind everyone that we are a scent-free school.
Recently, we have received a number of concerns expressed regarding the use of body sprays, perfumes, and colognes in our building. While it is important to come to school clean and well-groomed, strong scents can have a significant impact on others, especially those with scent sensitivities or allergies. These reactions can include headaches, difficulty concentrating, and other health concerns.
We ask all students to be mindful and respectful of others by avoiding the use of scented products at school.
Being part of a school community means looking out for one another. Choosing not to wear strong scents is a simple way to help ensure that everyone can feel comfortable and safe in their learning environment. Thank you for your cooperation.
Garbage - I would like to remind all students of the importance of keeping our school and our grounds clean.
We continue to find wrappers and garbage on the floors inside the building, as well as in our parking lots and surrounding areas. Our custodial staff have been spending a great deal of time picking up after others, and this should not be the case.
I am confident that students are not dropping garbage on the floor at home—and the same expectation applies here at school.
Please take pride in our school by using the garbage and recycling bins provided and cleaning up after yourself. A clean environment reflects respect for our school, our staff, and each other. Let’s all do our part.
Phones - I would like to remind all students of the importance of not having phones out during class time.
At the beginning of each class, phones are to be placed in the classroom phone hotels and can be retrieved at the end of the period. This expectation is in place to support student learning.
There is strong evidence that cell phones are a distraction and take away from your ability to focus, engage, and fully understand the material being taught.
Do yourselves a favour—disconnect during class time. Give yourself the opportunity to be present, stay focused, and get the most out of your learning. Also having a phone during an assessment also results in receiving a 0 on the assessment for academic dishonesty. Thank you for your cooperation.
Easter Seals - Last Wednesday, we welcomed Easter Seals Ambassador, Rowen MacDonald to Three Oaks and presented him a cheque for Easter Seals. Thank you to all the students and staff who donated to charity jars, and who baked and bought for our bake sale. Your support was much appreciated, and will make a difference in the lives of those living with disabilities here on PEI.
Congratulations to the TOSH Grade 11-12 Wind Ensemble who received a "Superior" rating at the International Rhythms Music Festival in Toronto on Saturday! The musicians played with extreme finesse and represented their school and province with professionalism. Great job everybody! A special shout out to Mr. Kelly for your leadership and expertise in teaching and leading our students to earning this great recognition. A special thank you as well to chaperones who attended this band trip. :)
TOSH Builds - Students and teachers wanting to help build 2 gazebos for our outdoor cafeteria and on our Canada Games field starting Monday April27 after school. Let Mr. MacKinnon know. A full schedule will be updated early next week.
Senior Prom Ticket Sales tickets will go on sale this week from April 27-April 30 at lunch only.
Prom will be held on Friday, June 19th at the Credit Union Place from 7pm- 10pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
Tickets will be $30 each.
We accept cash and e-transfer (threeoaksprom@gmail.com)
There will be tables of 8. If the prom committee is not given a table of 8 when purchasing tickets, other students will be added to the table to fill it and make it a table of 8
After school on April 30th, ticket prices will double, unless you speak to Nathan or Erica prior.
Any questions can be sent to threeoaksprom@gmail.com at any time.
Collections for LifeHouse - A Leadership 621 student is making care packages for the clients at LifeHouse and is looking for donations. LifeHouse provides essential support through their Emergency Shelter and Transitional House, and these packages are a small way to provide comfort and encouragement to those in our community.We are looking for donations of the following items (new and unused, please):
Personal Care & Comfort
• Hair elastics
• Lip balm
• Small hand lotions
• Deodorant
• Small teddy bears
Activities & Reflection
• Journals
• Coloring books and pencils
Treats
• Chocolate and candy
• Gum
How to Donate:
Please bring any items you can contribute to the main office in a box that is marked “Donations for life house” by May 25th.
Relay for Life – reminder to register online by the end of the day on Monday, April 27 to ensure that you get a Relay shirt in the size of your choosing – we will pull the sizes from the online registrations and will accept your money after this date. You can register at www.relayforlife.ca/tosh. The event is being held the afternoon or May 22 at TOSH. The cost is $20 to register and gives you your Relay T-Shirt, Luminary, and food items at the event. This money also goes towards our goal of raising $30 000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Registration fees can be paid online when you register, in person at the Relay table on Tuesday and Thursday of next week, or through e-transferring toshrelayforlife@gmail.com (please include your name).
Survivor Reception - Cancer survivors are invited to a reception May 22 at 10:30 am (10:45-11:45). Please register by contacting Shelby Burns at: shelbyburns3101@gmail.com
From the Gym
Congratulations to Mia Zhang on winning a bronze medal in Juvenile Girls Single at Badminton Provincials on Saturday.
Spring athletic fees now due can be paid via the school cash net website. Cheque or cash are also accepted.
AAA rugby -$65
A rugby - $50
Flag football - $50
Ball hockey - $60
Softball -$50 + $25 if you require a uniform.
Track & field - $20
Missing - KISH ice hockey -
Yellow jerseys #’s 63 and 71.
Green jersey #4.
Participants are asked to check their hockey
Bags for these + the matching socks.
Huge thanks to our awesome 2026 spring coaching staff -
AAAM Rugby:
James Voye
Mr. Adams
Campbell Wadman
Ben Steeves
AAAW Rugby:
Mr. Hockin
Mr. Woodside
AW Rugby:
Ami Beaulieu
Lana Gillis
AAAW Softball:
Ms. Praught
Jordan Ellis
Hailie Chaisson
Natalie Caron
AAAM Ball Hockey:
Mr. MacDonald
Carson Griffin
Ethan Dickson
Lincoln Waugh
AAAM Flag Football:
Brian Goguen
Brett Adams
AAAW Flag Football:
Mark Simmons
Jeff Mahar
Track and Field:
Keith Tanton
Badminton:
Brandon Hastings
Triathlon:
CJ Studer
Safe travels to our Women’s Rugby Team who leave for Winnipeg on their Exchange with Vincent Massey Collegiate on Tuesday.
Practices & Games this week:
Monday, April 27
AAAM ball hockey
3:30-5:00 (gym)
AAAW flag football 3:45-5:00 @ CUP turf
Track & field 3:30-4:30
AAAM rugby 3:30-5:30
AW rugby + non travelling AAA players - 3:30-5:30
Softball 6:00-7:15 (gym)
Men’s flag football
6:00-7:30 at CUP turf
Tuesday, April 28
AAAM rugby3:30-5:30
AW rugby + non travelling AAA players - 3:30-5:30
Wednesday, April 29
AAAW Flag 3:45-5:00 @ CUP turf
AAAM ball hockey
3:30-5:00 (gym)
Track & field 3:30-4:30
AW rugby + non travelling AAA players - 3:30-5:30
AAAM rugby 3:30-5:30
Softball 6:00-7:15 (gym)
Men’s flag football
6:00-7:30 at CUP turf
Thursday, April 30
AAAM rugby scrimmage game:
Host Bluefield Victoria. Rd.
AW rugby + non travelling AAA players - 3:30-5:30
Friday, May 1
WATA - No classes
AW rugby + non travelling AAA
Saturday, May 2
AAAM ball hockey - Jamboree @ Kensington Credit Union Centre
From the Music Room
Congratulations to the TOSH Grade 11-12 Wind Ensemble who received a "Superior" rating at the International Rhythms Music Festival in Toronto on Saturday! The musicians played with extreme finesse and represented their school and province with professionalism. Great job everybody!
Congratulations as well goes out to the TOSH R&B band on their performance and workshop at the University of Toronto with Shirantha Bedagge. Bravo!
Rehearsals will continue for Grade 10-12 music students this week on Tuesday and Thursday morning in preparation for our final concert May 14th.
A reminder that Grade 10 band students will be attending a workshop at Mount Allison University next Friday, May 8. There will be no cost to students for this.
R&B Band - Rehearsal Wednesday at the regular time 3:30 - 5:00
All R&B Band members are asked to mark all rehearsals and performances coming up in their calendar! Stay in consistent contact with the R&B Band Google Classroom as we enter the busiest and most exciting time of the year.
Get your tickets for The BIG Show! Featuring Popular Music Performance 621 students and the R&B Band
Thursday and Friday, June 4 & 5 - Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre
7:00pm - Tickets $20 and available on the SMPAC website
Experience the vibrant sounds of Summerside's amazing young musicians! Join the TOSH Popular Music 621 students and the TOSH R&B Band for a multi-genre musical journey. We're sure to have something for everyone, with a diverse setlist spanning decades and styles. Come for the hits, stay for the discovery of your new favourite local artists, and join the community in celebrating a night of pure, infectious talent. We promise to have you dancing in your seats!
From Student Services
Holland College Registration Day @ Monday, May 4th - A representative will be here at TOSH to help students with course registration. Details and sign-up sheet are in the Grad Classroom.
TOSH Scholarship & Bursary Board is being updated daily with new opportunities for Graduates. Keep an eye on this page! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xc4LjTpjTk76v3ESh6nZY-T22UsALS3zy3HexzfVSGY/edit?tab=t.0#
Mark your Calendars
April
27-30 - Prom Tickets go on sale - Price doubles after April 30.
May
1 Area Association Professional Development Day/CUPE 3260 Annual Convention (no classes)
4. Alain Pelletier ~ Bullying Presentation
8&9 David Voye Memorial Rugby Tournament
11-15 - DELF Exams
11. Parent Council Meeting at 6:30
14 - Final Band Concert
18 Victoria Day Statutory Holiday (no classes)
19. Youth Council Meeting at 3:20 in the lecture theatre.
June
4&5 The Big Show: PMP 621 Showcase with TOSH R&B Band @ Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre.
10 First Day High School Exams
12. Athletic Banquet at 5:00 p.m.
`19, Senior Prom at Credit Union Place
22 Three Oaks Graduation at 5:45 at Credit Union Place
25 Last Day of Classes, K‐9
26 Professional Learning Day ( School Goals) (No Classes)
29 Administrative Day
30 Administrative Day, Last Day for Staff
As always, if you have a question or a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, whose emails are listed on our school webpage which can be found at https://threeoaks.edu.pe.ca/ You can also reach out to myself at jlreeves@edu.pe.ca ,or by phone at 902-888-8460 press 7 then dial extension 126, or to one our vice principals Claire Caseley Smith cncaseleysmith@edu.pe.ca or David Chisholm at dmchisholm@edu.pe.ca
Let’s make a great week!
Jacqueline Reeves
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