This Week At Three Oaks

Dear Students & Parents / Guardians

Thank you to those parents who came out for parent teacher interviews on Thursday evening and Friday. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with you and for you to find out next steps for your child as they work to earn their credits in the next 7.5 weeks.(  I can hardly believe I just wrote that - the year is slipping by quickly). We are all in this together. 

It is important for students to see the importance of being in school and working hard each and every day. Not only are these qualities and habits serve you well in earning your credits, but also in your future as you begin your careers. 

We understand that sometimes missing school is sometimes unavoidable due to sickness or unforeseen circumstances. Attendance has been an issue across Island schools, and I wanted to share with you our Three Oaks data up to April 5, 2024. When students do not consistently attend school, students are not getting the instruction that they need to be successful in their courses and get behind. In addition, it makes it stressful for students to get caught up on curriculum outcomes and assessments that are missed.  Teachers are working hard teaching and assessing where students are in their learning.  Please ensure if you miss a day, to contact your teacher and make arrangements to get caught up on what you missed.

Please see the table below which compares TOSH to other high schools across PEI. 

Three Oaks        # of Students                        Province  # of Students                                                                                                                                          

Satisfactory attendance – Missing less than 5% of total school days

At risk attendance – Missing 5-9.99% of total school days

Chronic absence – Missing 10-19.99% of total school days

Severe chronic absence – Missing 20% or more of total school days.

All chronic absence -Missing 10% or more school days ( sums chronic + severe chronic)

Welcome Back to our band students who are returning from their trip to Montreal this   evening.Our heartfelt thank you goes out to our staff and parent chaperones who made this trip possible for these students:  Dr. Jonathan Sharpe, Janet Sharpe, RN,  Cassie Mosher-Gallant, Mrs. Bryson, Mrs. Caseley Smith and Mr. Kelly. 

This Week:

Monday, April 22  is Earth Day. We all have a role to play in making our world a better place by valuing, respecting and protecting our Earth. One of the ways we can do this is making sure we throw garbage in the garbage cans both inside the school and outside. We have been noticing that there have been lunch containers dropped on the ground and left. We encourage everyone to do their part. 

Wednesday, April 24 - Day of Pink:This week we welcome Monica Helms to Three Oaks. Monica is an American transgender activist, author and veteran of the United States Navy who is best known for her creation of the  transgender flag. 

Relay for Life - The Relay crew will continue to assist people with registration and collect the $20 registration fee this week. We will be visiting classes this week. There will be draws for prizes again on Friday for those fully registered. Also, there will be a Captains meet at 11:25 on Thursday. There will be an announcement to call captains to the Lecture Theatre at that time. 

Student Leadership Council - there will not be a regular council meeting this week as the Exec will be meeting. 

Relay for Life Survivor Reception  - If you or someone you know is a cancer survivor,  please see the Survivor Reception Invitation that is attached at the bottom of this email. We would ask that all survivors  who are able to attend our reception please register in advance for this May 24th event.

Wrestling: Congrats to the following wrestlers who competed at provincials yesterday at Birchwood: 

Harlie Bernard

Zoey Clattenburg

Milo Rogers

Deirdre Studer

Kainen England

Euwan Tibay

Kierra Macdougall  

 Congratulations as well to our Senior Women ( Deirdre, Kierra & Zoey) for bringing home the Wrestling Banner to TOSH! 

Thank you to Mr. CJ Studer for his time and commitment to our wrestlers. 

Shout out to our Skills PEI winners who were announced on Tuesday, April 16 at the banquet in Charlottetown. Those who earned gold will move on to represent PEI at the National Skills Competition in Quebec City from May 29 - June 1.

Congratulations to Kheizhara Magtagnob - Gold Medal - Work Place Safety

Keegan Arsenault - Gold Medal  - Welding
Patrick Gaudet - Silver Medal - Welding

Logan Walfield - Silver Medal - Outdoor Power Equipment

Isaac MacLean & Ethan Reeves - Gold Medal - Mobile Robotics

Cole Holland - Bronze Medal - Electrical Installations

Hank MacInnis - Silver Medal - Automotive Technology

Congratulations are extended to Makiya Noonan and Deirdre Studer who won first place at the and to Ulyne Mirasol and Erma Cerisano came second  at French Speaking Competition at the Department of Education. 

Good luck to our AAA Rugby Teams who are playing in the Highlander Classic Rugby Tournament at  King’s Edge Hill  in Windsor Nova Scotia next weekend. Game times posted in From the Gym Section

Congratulations to Malak Elfadil, Who won 2nd prize in the Senior Poetry Category and 2nd  Prize in the Senior Essay Category, and to Kheizhara Magtagnob who won 2nd prize in the Senior Colour Category for the Royal Canadian Legion Competitions.

City of Summerside Youth Advisory Council

The purpose of this advisory council:

to engage youth (ages 14-25) in Summerside in a way that works for them.

to create a way for young people to develop their opinions and ideas into policy proposals and potential actions for the City of Summerside City Council to received and consider.

to provide feedback and input to Summerside City Council on policy development and city initiatives as requested.

to act as representative spokespersons for young people in the City of Summerside. 

Reporting: The Chair will report to Council on a bi-annul basis (once in fall and once in spring), or when the Committee has recommendations, feedback and/or information to provide.

Time Commitment – 2-3 year terms

If you are interested in applying,  or if you just want to know more, please contact Isaac MacLean at isaac.maclean@icloud.com

Out and About

Shout out to Camdyn Day who was on the Evangeline flyers Team who won Tier 1 U18 Hockey provincials over the March Break. Sorry I missed you in my last email Camdyn!

Good luck to TOSH students Isaac Arsenault, Mason Cook,  Ethan Dickson, George Gallant, Ayden MacKay and Brian Zhang members  of Kensington Wild Hockey Club who are representing Atlantic Canada at the Telus Cup, the National U18 Hockey Championships  in Membertou, Nova Scotia this week.  We will be watching! 

From the Gym

Athletes meeting: Meeting for all spring athletes Tuesday @ 10:10am in the gym

 Rugby:

All players are asked to come prepared for daily practice sessions outdoors this week. Any updates will be in the morning announcements accordingly.

AAA rugby teams –

Both teams will be travelling to Windsor, NS April 26th-28th to take park in the Highlander Classic Rugby tournament at Kings Edge-Hill School. Early Dismissal Sheets are in the gym office form maze. Players will miss all 4 blocks on 26th. 7:45am departure from the gym door.  Trip cost is $190 per player due Tuesday April 22nd (includes transportation, lodging & registration) plus regular AAA rugby athletic fee of $65.

Permission forms (both team & trip) are in the Phys ed. form maze.  E-transfers can be sent to toshathletics@gmail.com

Flag Football - Players are asked to have a mouth guard, Shorts/pants without pockets and a water bottle 

Ball Hockey –  Tryouts Thursday, April 25th 8:00-9:00 p.m. and Monday, April 29th 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the gym.  Players are asked to bring indoor sneakers, water bottle and gym clothes for each session.

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Monday April 22nd, and Thursday April 25th from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in the gym.  Team will be posted in the gym hallway on April 26th.

VOYE TOURNAMENT – T-shirts are on sale in the gym office at a cost of $20.00.  Volunteers are needed.  Sign up on the bulletin board in the gym hallway. 

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FRIENDSHIP HOCKEY PARTICIPANTS – Are asked to check their hockey bags for missing socks; missing 5 green and 3 yellow. Also green Jersey #2 is missing.

TRACK AND FIELD RUNNERS (SPRINTERS AND DISTANCE) – Meet at the gym door at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for training.

TRACK AND FIELD (THROWERS AND JUMPERS) – Meet at the gym door at 3:25 p.m. Monday and Wednesday for training. 

BADMINTON – This week’s practices are for players that have qualified for provincials.

PEISAA Championships:

4:00 pm Tues April 23:   Juvenile’s @ ESM and Senior’s @ TOSH Singles pool play starts at 4:00 pm; doubles players should be on site by 5:45 pm 

Saturday April 27th Juvenile and Senior Semi’s & Medal games @ TOSH: 

Singles

10:00 - 10:30 am              Juvenile Boys and Girls Semi-Finals

10:30 - 11:00 am              Senior Boys and Girls Semi-Finals

11:00 - 11:45 am              Juvenile Boys and Girls Bronze & Championship

11:45 - 12:30 pm             Senior Boys and Girls Bronze & Championship

Doubles

1:30 - 2:15 pm                  Juvenile Boys and Girls Semi-Finals

2:15 - 2:45 pm                  Senior Boys and Girls Semi-Finals

2:45 - 3:30 pm                  Juvenile Boys and Girls Bronze & Championship

3:30 - 4:15 pm                  Senior Boys and Girls Bronze & Champio

Thanks to coach CJ Studer for all his time and dedication throughout this past season. Wrestlers are asked to return singlets to the PE office this week. 

Spring athletic fees are as follows -

Ball hockey $50

Softball $75 (includes jersey)

AAA rugby $65

A rugby $50

Track & Field $20

Flag football $50

Subtract $5 if you already played a sport during this school year. 

Etransfers can be sent to toshathletics@gmail.com and please indicate student name and sport in message box.  

Thank you: To Mr. Woodside and Mr. MacKinnon who recently began site prep along the sideline of the Canada Games field for our new broadcasting/canteen shed.

This Week’s Schedule

Monday, April 22

Women’s Softball tryouts 

3:30-4:45

Men’s flag football 3:30-5:00 @ EJ 

Turf 

Badminton 5:00-6:30

Women’s flag football practice 

6:30am-8:00am @ EJ turf

 Tuesday, April 23

PEISAA 

Badminton 

Championships 4:00-9:00

Senior pool play @ TOSH

Juvenile pool play @ ESM

Women’s flag football practice 

6:30am-8:00am in the gym

Wednesday, April 24

Badminton 5:00-6:30

Thursday, April 25

Women’s flag football practice 

6:30am-8:00am in the gym 

Women’s Softball tryouts 

3:30-4:45

Badminton 5:00-6:30 

18U W spring vball 6:30-8:00 

Ball hockey tryouts 8:00-9:00

Friday, April 26

Highlander Classic Rugby 

Tournament @ King’s Edge Hill School:

AAAW vs Bayview 1:00pm

AAAM vs. KES 4:45pm 

Badminton 5:00-6:30 

Saturday, April 27

Highlander Classic Rugby 

Tournament @ King’s Edge Hill School:

AAAW vs. Rothesay 9:00am

AAAW vs.  KES 2:00pm 

AAAM vs. Riverview 10:15am

AAAM vs. Northumberland 3:15pm

PEISAA 

Badminton 

Championships 10:00am-4:30pm

Senior semi’s & medal games @ TOSH

Juvenile semi’s & medal games @ ESM 

Sunday (28):

Highlander Classic Rugby 

Tournament @ King’s Edge Hill School continues for both AAA rugby teams

From the Music Department 

Wind Ensemble - No morning rehearsals this week.  Rehearsals will continue as usual on Tuesday, April 30. 

R&B Band - Will rehearse Wednesday as usual. Ms. Bryson will have new music ready for pick-up in the next few days and communicate this on your Google Classroom.

From Student Services

Grad Questionnaire Reminder – All Grads are required to complete a Grad Questionnaire in order to graduate. If you haven’t completed one please do so ASAP in the Student Services office…all information is required for Graduation and there are still over 40 missing!

TOSH Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards - There have been many new opportunities posted in the Grad Classroom this week so take the time to get organized and start applying!

Bursary Board - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xc4LjTpjTk76v3ESh6nZY-T22UsALS3zy3HexzfVSGY/edit#

Do you have a child graduating in June?  Are they struggling to make a decision regarding next steps? 

Whether they are considering entering the workforce or continuing their education through post-secondary, they may benefit from some guided support through the new Holland College program Pathways to College and Workplace Success before they dive into their career pathway.

Offered at both the Prince of Wales Campus in Charlottetown and the Waterfront Campus in Summerside for September 2024, this program will help you identify your strengths and interests. You will explore opportunities in different sectors by taking career-focused courses, going on industry visits, and participating in a workplace integrated learning placement.

Post Secondary education can be costly and time consuming.  Why not invest in putting your best foot forward through allowing yourself the education that will allow you to make a more informed decision on what you want in a career. 

For more information or if you have any questions, please visit our site at:

Charlottetown Prince of Wales Campus:   https://www.hollandcollege.com/programs/pathways-to-college-and-workplace-success.php

Summerside Waterfront Campus:

https://www.hollandcollege.com/programs/pathways-to-college-and-workplace-success-swc.php

Virtual one-on-one or group meetings can be set up to accommodate your needs and your schedule if you wish.  Please reach out to Heidi at htmorgan@hollandcollege.com with any questions.

*Application Waiver Codes are available.  Reach out to Heidi to receive yours and get your application in today!    

 Mark your Calendars – This Calendar will be updated weekly

April

24 - Day of Pink  - Monica Helms will be at TOSH to speak.

May

3 - Area Association / CUPE 3260 Annual Convention (no classes)

9-11 – Voye Memorial Rugby Tournament

16 – Band Concert at Scott McAulay Performing Arts Centre

13-17 – DELF Exams

Monday, May 13th : Level B2 (Immersion)

Tuesday, May 14th : Level B1 (Mostly Immersion students)

Wednesday, May 15th : Level A2 : (Core French)

May 15 - Wear Purple - Family Violence Prevention Week

20 – Victoria Day (no classes)

24 – Three Oaks Relay for Life / T.O.A.D

June

1 – Senior Prom – More details to come

6 & 7 - TOSH Music Big Show - PMP and R&B Showcase

12 - First Day High School Exams

14 – Athletic Banquet

17 – Final Day of Exams

18&19 – First Aid at TOSH

20 – TOSH Graduation at Credit Union Place – 6:45 p.m. start time

26 – Report Card Pick Up

27 - Administrative Day

28 - 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 ext. 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