This Week at Three Oaks December 8 - December 14, 2025
Dear Students & Parents/ Guardians:
As we begin the second week of December, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the great energy and school spirit on display at our Christmas Dance on Saturday night. It was wonderful to see students having fun and celebrating the season together. A sincere thank-you to the staff who volunteered their time to decorate, to supervise and to help make the evening a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.
We also have several exciting events coming up this week, including our Holiday Show on Thursday evening and the Annual Christmas Classic on the weekend. These activities help bring our school community together and are a highlight for many present and former students and families. More information for both events can be found in From the Gym and From the Music Department in this email.
Despite the excitement of these events, we also recognize that December can be a stressful month for some students and families. The lead-up to the holidays, busy schedules, and unpredictable weather can feel overwhelming. If you need support, please reach out—we are here to help.
As always, we encourage students to maintain good attendance, stay organized, and find a healthy balance between enjoying the festive season and staying on top of their schoolwork. Remaining steady these last couple of weeks will help ensure a strong and positive finish before the break.
Please continue to make every effort to arrive on time, come prepared, and stay engaged each day. Your commitment now will make a big difference as we head into the final stretch before the break.
I’ll leave you with a reminder for the week:
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
Let’s keep showing up, staying focused, and supporting one another as we head toward the holidays.
Check out some of the events for the week ahead:
TOSH Vocal Ensemble students are reminded that there will be a rehearsal tomorrow morning (Dec 8) at 7:45 am. Since we missed both of our rehearsals this past week, please review your music at home this week. There are practice tracks on the Google Classroom if needed. Depending on how our rehearsal goes tomorrow morning, we may try to have a quick rehearsal on Tuesday at lunch time as well, so please listen carefully to the announcements.
The TOSH Leadership group is having a Christmas Bake Sale on Monday, December 8th at lunch time in the TOSH Cafeteria. The money earned from the Bake Sale will go help purchase items for our Christmas Families so be sure to come and buy some delicious homemade baking.
Also, the leftover homemade treats made for our Christmas Dance will also be sold on Monday. All proceeds go to supporting Christmas families.
Christmas Family Food Drive - Our annual Student Food Drive in support of our own TOSH families this Christmas season is well underway. This is a meaningful opportunity for our school community to come together, show kindness, and make a real difference for those who may be finding the holidays difficult.
Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items every Tuesday for the month of December. The next collection date will be Tuesday, December 9. All donations will be collected during Block B by Madame Rebecca’s Sociology 621 class and will go directly to families in our school community to help ensure they can enjoy a warm and joyful holiday season.
Shout out to Mrs. Barrett and Mr. Belsher’s Block B classes for having the highest number of food items brought in - 90. You have won yourselves a pizza party compliments of Dominoes. Thank you to TOSH alumni Pete Richard for your generosity.
Your generosity—big or small—helps brighten someone’s Christmas.
Thank you for supporting this important initiative and showing what it means to care for one another. Stay tuned for more information.
Vimy Ridge 2027 Parent Meeting will be this Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the lecture theatre.
Yearbook - Give the gift of a yearbook! Be sure to order yours before the price changes on December 20th.
You can order using the link below OR you can pay via cash in the main office.
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09743126
Axe Outlet - Looking for that perfect Christmas gift ? The Axe Outlet is stocked with new hoodies, including TOSH Hockey hoodies, sweats, and TOSH touques which make great Christmas gifts. Be sure to check out all of the great items each day when they are open during lunch. Parents if you would like to place an order, please contact Sean MacDonald at swmacdonald@edu.pe.ca
Info for Graduates:
Grad Photos are ready for pick up at Heckberts..
Reminder to Grads:If you wish to have your graduation photo included in the yearbook, you must have your photo taken by either Heckbert’s Photography or Buffie Boily Photography. Your photo must be taken by December 31, 2025.
Three Oaks Senior Prom – The date has been confirmed for Friday June 19th at the CUP. To help raise funds, there are tickets to sell on a gift basket worth $2100.00. It is requested that each grad sell (Minium) of 2 booklets!! The top 5 sellers receive free entry to prom, along with their +1 if they choose to have one. Tickets will be handed out to Homeroom Teachers. Money and/or more tickets can be handed into Mrs. Adams.
From the Gym:
Club Basketball – Open to any full-time students who are not currently a member of a school team. Friday December 19th from 8:00-9:30. Waivers in the PE form maze. Club instructor is Josh Sewel.
Fall athletes who still have uniforms are asked to return them to the PE office this week.
Annual Christmas Classic begins on Thursday, and runs through to Saturday. It is a time to welcome back alumni, and to watch some great basketball. There are a few slots left to fill to volunteer at this tournament. If you are able to help out, please see Mr. Arsenault in the gym office. Thank you.
Christmas Classic – Link to schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R6NPVbflaf_lNWBCMhynAfSgY6Ji42tm6nkqoonij5o/edit?usp=sharing
Volunteers & minor officials required Dec 12thand 13th. Sign up in gym hallway.
Basketball forms and fees – Now Due. AAA is $120. AA is $75. Subtract $5 if you already played a sport during this school year. Can be paid via school cash website.
Practices & Games:
Monday, December 8
AAAM 3:30-5:00
AAAW 3:30-5:00
AAM 6:30-8:00
AAW 8:00-8:30
Wrestling 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, December 9
AAAW 3:30-5:00
AAAM 5:00-6:30
AAM 6:30-8:00
AAW 8:00-9:30
Wednesday, December 10
AAM 4:30-6:00
AAW 8:00-9:30
AAAW @ Rural 5:30
AAAM @ Rural 7:15
Wrestling 3:30-5:00
Thursday, December 11
AAAM 3:30-5:00
AAAW 5:00-6:30
AAM 6:30-8:00
AAW 8:00-9:30
Christmas Classic begins (@ Gray only)
Friday, December 12
Christmas Classic:
AAM host Mathieu Martin @ 11:00am
AAAM host Mathieu Martin @ 2:30pm
AAAM host AAM @ 7:00pm
AAAW @ Citadel Winter Classic
AAW @ Bluefield @ 5:30
Saturday, December 13
Christmas Classic
AAAW @ Citadel Winter Classic
From the Music Room
Wind Ensemble- will rehearse Tuesday morning at 7:50.
Wednesday Tech rehearsal schedule for Wind Ensemble:
8:00- volunteers needed to load the Uhaul with percussion gear and stands
8:50- ALL members load the bus to Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Center.
9:30-11:00- Dress Rehearsal at SMPAC
11:00- tear down, watch vocal ensemble dress rehearsal
11:30- Back to TOSH
Thursday morning showtime: 9:00 AM (bus departure from school time TBD). There will be NO morning rehearsal at 7:50. Members must wear TOSH uniforms (green polos, black pants and shoes). You are encouraged to add Christmas-y accessories!
Thursday evening showtime 7:00- be there by 6:30!
Reminder to all Wind Ensemble students to have raffle tickets submitted by December 9th to Mr. Kelly.
This week!! TOSH Music Holiday Show - Underneath the Tree
Join us for Underneath the Tree, our Three Oaks Holiday Show celebrating the season with performances by the Wind Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, Popular Music Performance students, and the TOSH R&B Band. From classic favourites to contemporary hits, there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays with friends, family, and our incredible TOSH musicians!
Thursday, December 11 @ 7:00pm
Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Center
Tickets $20 (taxes and fees included) **Tickets will sell out!**
Tickets will sell out! College of Piping Box Office, or https://smpac.ca/events/
Including:
- TOSH Wind Ensemble
- TOSH Vocal Ensemble
- Select performances by PMP students (and guest music students)
- TOSH R&B Band
Holiday Show PMP Set Performers: Please check the Holiday Google Classroom for an important update regarding plans for our Feedback Dress Rehearsal (replaced with R&B Band rehearsal). Communicate clearly with your group members on rehearsal plans and ensure your personal preparation is top notch, as it's the final push to the concert this week! Classroom code: mz67zkxe
PMP Performers Tech Rehearsal Day - Wednesday, December 10 Block C & D
The full afternoon will be used for PMP groups to sound check and run through their songs in performance order (tentative order on the Holiday Show google classroom). Ms. Bryson will be posting more information on bus options for getting to the Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Center and back that day shortly. Students are required to be at tech rehearsal when their song is being worked on, and may return to TOSH if they are not involved in other performances (this will vary with each performer and it's best to discuss directly with Ms. Bryson).
R&B BAND - will rehearse on Monday from 3:30 - 5:00
It's important to stay connected to any updates on Google Classroom as it's been a wild week for canceling and rescheduling rehearsals! R&B Band Tech Rehearsal will be from 3:30 - 5:00 at SMPAC on Wednesday, December 10. *No bussing available for this. Those needing a ride to the theatre can speak to Ms. Bryson.
All students involved in the holiday show will be at the Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Center for a full run through of the show on Thursday morning (9:00 - 11:45). This will be our only chance to move through the entire show, and we get to perform for an enthusiastic audience of Junior High music students! **It's been a crazy week for cancelations (and it's not over yet!). Performers are asked to be extra on top of communication with their classroom teachers and do their absolute best to say on top of required work while managing the logistics of this exciting show.
Cozy Winter Coffeehouse - TOSH Blackbox Theatre
Thursday, December 18th 6:00 - 7:30
· Sign up sheet posted on the music room door for performers interested in this event!
· Admission by donation, with proceeds going to the TOSH Popular Music Performance program
· A few volunteers needed to help with poster design, accepting donations at the door, and possibly offering concessions - see Ms. Bryson if interested.
· Performances open to any student interested in sharing appropriate winter or holiday themed music, upon approval from Ms. Bryson
From Student Services
Please be advised that the Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum in the north end of Moncton will be offering a two-thousand dollar scholarship to a graduating student furthering their education at an Atlantic post-secondary institution.The deadline for receipt of applications is April 1st, 2026 For applications or information, contact the Lutz Mountain Heritage Foundation Inc at 506-384-7719 or e-mail - lutzmtnheritage@rogers.com or find the application form on our website at lutzmtnheritage.ca.
Mark Your Calendar
December
10 - Parent Information Meeting for Vimy 2027 at 6:00 p.m.
11 - Holiday Show at the Scott McAulay Performance Centre at 7:00 p.m. This will be held at the Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Center and more details on tickets wil be released before the end of October. The Holiday Show features performances by the Wind Ensemble, R&B Band, and select other groups!
12 &13 Christmas Classic
16
16. Youth Council Meeting at 3:20 in the lecture theatre.
17. Drama Production - Nightmare Before Christmas & Angry Birds 7:00 p.m Blackbox Theatre
Grad Potluck
18. MADD Assembly
Cozy Christmas Coffee House 6:00 - 7:30
19. Last Instructional Day for students in 2023
22 Professional Learning Day ( Joint Staff PD) ( No classes)
January
1 New Year’s Day ( no classes)
5 First Instructional Day for students in 2026
20 Youth Council Meeting at 3:20 in the lecture theatre.
26 First Day of Final Assessments for Semester1.
30 Exam Conflict Day ( No Classes)
30&31 Sweetheart Tournament
FebrFebruary (20 School Days) (20 Instructional Days)
February
2 Administrative Day for High School Teachers ( no classes~ high schools only)
9 Report Cards go home for semester one.
13 Professional Learning Day ( School Goals) ( No Classes)
16 Islander Day Statutory Holiday (no classes)
17. Youth Council Meeting at 3:20 in the lecture theatre.
March
6 Parent Teacher Interviews K‐9 / Professional Learning Day 10‐12 (no classes)
16-20 Mid‐term Break (no classes)
24. Youth Council Meeting at 3:20 in the lecture theatre.
April
3 Good Friday Statutory Holiday (no classes)
6 Easter Monday Statutory Holiday ( no classes)
7 Progress Reports go home
9 Parent Teacher Interviews - evening only
10 Parent Teacher Interviews 10‐12 / Professional Learning Day K‐9 (no classes)
21. Youth Council Meeting at 3:20 in the lecture theatre.
May
1 Area Association Professional Development Day/CUPE 3260 Annual Convention (no classes)
8&9 David Voye Memorial Rugby Tournament
11-15 - DELF Exams
18 Victoria Day Statutory Holiday (no classes)
19. Youth Council Meeting at 3:20 in the lecture theatre.
June
10 First Day High School Exams
`19, Senior Prom at Credit Union Place
22 Three Oaks Graduation at 6:45 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 choose 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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