APRIL 2015 Eastview Secondary School 421 Grove Street East, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 5S1 Phone: 705-728-1321 Fax: 705-728-6053 http://eas.scdsb.on.ca/ [email protected] Jane Seymour - Principal • Mark Harvey - Vice Principal • Julie Richardson - Vice Principal • Marnie Ridout-Craig - Vice Principal MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Second semester has come and our first official report card has arrived! Since the start of semester two we have held our grade eight parent night, parent/guardian/teacher conferences, Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test and many other worthwhile field-trips, club activities and student events. Still to come are sports clubs, art events, Prom 2015, Student Government elections, the Parent Partnership event, Grad Breakfast, Athletic Banquet, Concert Choir Gala and Commencement on June 25th at 3:30pm.We hope that your child is reaching their goals and that they are planning for success through effort and perseverance. The report that your child brings home today is the report card that is in use in all of Ontario’s Secondary Schools. There are still two more months of classes left until the final evaluations begin in June. This means that there is still opportunity for students to seek assistance, remediation and clarification. Assessment is the process of gathering information that accurately reflects how well a student is achieving the curriculum expectations. Assessment provides valuable information for students, teachers and parents/guardians with respect to next steps for improvement. It also provides information to guide teachers in instructional approaches and classroom practices. The report card also provides information on responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration, initiative, and self-regulation which are learning skills and work habits that each student and parent should read. The report card is one means of communicating achievement to parents/guardians and students. Throughout the year, teachers are available for parent/student/teacher conference interviews, telephone calls and informal reports. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns, or should you need more information on methods to support your child. I hope that each student at Eastview Secondary School will experience success both inside and outside of the classroom. Collectively, we can work together to support our children to reach their potential. My sincere best wishes to each student for a successful second term. Ms. J. Seymour Principal BRADFORD GREENHOUSE FUNDRASING Be sure to mention Eastview Secondary School when making purchases at Bradford Greenhouses between April 15, 2015 to October 15, 2015. A percentage of the value of your sale will be issued as a gift card for the purchase of Bradford Greenhouses products to our school. This fundraising program is available at the Barrie and Bradford locations. Partnership: Working Together To Improve Student Attendance Remember, learning builds day by day. A child who misses a day of school also misses a day of learning. So make school a top priority. By building the habit of daily attendance, you’ll help your child see that school is serious. And chances are, you’ll also see an improvement in grades. AHME (After Hours Math and English): Eastview Students looking for help are welcome to come to the library on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 2:50-3:50 pm. The focus will be on Math on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on English and literacy on Wednesdays. Get help, finish assignments, or do your homework! Homework Help for students in Grades 7 to 10 Homework Help is a free online math help resource for students in Grades 7 to 10. Homework Help provides free, live one-on-one tutoring from Ontario teachers Sunday to Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program is funded by the Ontario government and administered by TVO's Independent Learning Centre. To log in, students will need to register with their Ontario Education Number (OEN), found at the top of their report card near their name. For more information, visit https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/. IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2014-2015 SEMESTER TWO May 5 May 7 May 14 May 14-15 May 18 May 29 May 29 June 5 June 5 June 8-11 June 10 June 15-17 June18-24 June 25 June 25-26 July 3 OSSTF Excellence in Education Awards Night Orchestra Concert 7:30pm JR. Boys/Girls Basketball Championships Music Fest Victoria Day Prom Night Caps & Gowns & Community Hours Due Grad Breakfast Penny Renton Baseball Grade 9 Math EQAO Athletic Banquet Moratorium Evaluations Commencement at Eastview Arena 3:30pm P.A. Day Semester II Reports Mailed Home CONTACTING A TEACHER There are times when you need to contact a teacher at Eastview. Please take into account the two main avenues of contact: 1) E-mail - Preferable. Please send a detailed message outlining your need/concern, and include instructions for return contact. 2) Teacher Voicemail - Most teachers have a voicemail not an extension. When calling into the school, please select 5, then enter the voicemail number followed by the # sign. IMPORTANT If you do not know your teachers e-mail address or extension, there is a complete listing under the Departments tab - staff list on the Eastview Website http://eas.scdsb.on.ca. It would be advisable to print this list off for your future reference. Jane Seymour - Principal • Mark Harvey - Vice Principal • Julie Richardson - Vice Principal • Marnie Ridout-Craig - Vice Principal WILDCAT NEWS GUIDANCE NEWS Commencement 2014-2015 This year’s Commencement Exercises will take place Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 3:30pm at the Eastview Arena. We look forward to seeing our graduates and celebrating their accomplishments. Caps and gowns are required for all graduates; order forms and a non-refundable purchase price of $30 will be handled in the Main Office from now until the May 29, 2015 deadline. Students will receive two tickets each for the ceremony. If more tickets are required, the student can complete a form in the office for the lottery. The lottery draw will be Thursday June 11th. Students are encouraged to place their orders and make payments as soon as possible. Please check the Potential Grad List posted on the Office & Guidance windows and if you feel you should be graduating and your name is not on the list, please see Mrs. Shultz in the Main Office A.S.A.P. Community Service hours A reminder to all students and parents/guardians that 40 hours of community service are a requirement for graduation. Please see the Guidance Department for community service hour tracking forms and possible opportunities. If you are planning on graduating this June, your community service hours are due to the Guidance Office by May 29, 2015. POTENTIAL GRADUATES - CORRESPONDENCE Any students who are taking a course outside of Eastview (i.e. e-learning, correspondence, or night school) are required to submit their mid-term final mark to the Guidance Office as soon as possible. These marks will be added to any postsecondary application. Summer school students must submit their own mid-term and final marks to OCAS (Ontario College Application Service) and OUAC (Ontario University Application Centre). Summer School 2015 Beginner Driver Education upcoming courses in May and June SCDSB’s Driver Education program, for teens and adults who currently have their G1, includes 20 hours of in-class instruction, 10 hours of independent work and 10 hours of individual in-car instruction. The program meets all Ministry of Transportation requirements and is a Ministry Approved Course Provider. There are upcoming sessions in May and June: May 23: Courses starting in Alliston, Barrie and Collingwood June 6: Courses starting in Barrie Register today to reserve a space - the cost is $600 plus HST. Visit The Learning Centres’ website (www.thelearningcentres.com – click on ‘High School Student’, then ‘Beginner Driver Education’) for more information, registration forms and locations. To register, print and complete the registration form, and take the completed form to your local Learning Centre. Call 705-725-8360 for more information. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Each year the Simcoe County District School Board offers a variety of summer programs to over 2,000 students. Summer School provides students an opportunity to be better prepared for their future academic goals. The 2015 Summer School offers students teacher instructed, face to face classes to assist students to earn credits, improve grades and improve skills in preparation for future classes. This year the eLearning summer options have been expanded to include grade 10 Civics and Careers, grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U), grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U) and Families in Canada (HHS4U). Summer School Programs Offered: 7, 8, and 9 Preparatory Math Program 9 & 10 Science & English Credit Upgrade 9 & 10 Math Credit Upgrade Grade 9 Math Transfer Course Grade 11 and 12 Credit Courses eLearning Grade 10 Civics and Careers Credit eLearning Grade 12 English, Chemistry or Families in Canada Be sure to register early as many classes fill quickly. For More information http://www.thelearningcentres.com/ learning-centres-programs/summer-school Eastview Secondary School now has the option to pay for team fees, field trips, club fees, etc., online. It takes less than 5 minutes to register. √ Convenient: Make payments anytime √ Easy to use: Fill a shopping cart and check out √ Safe: No need to send cash or cheques to school √ Secure: Website is protected and PCI compliant To register go to the School Cash Online website at: https://simcoecounty.schoolcashonline.com/ and select “Get Started Today”. Want to travel this summer? Adult & Continuing Education, in partnership with EduTravel, are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for students to travel and earn credits this summer. The Careers and Civics credits for travel will take students to Ottawa, Montreal and New York in July. For more information visit http://www.thelearningcentres.com/ learning-centres-programs/edutravel---latest-news Geneva Park Leadership Program The Simcoe County District School Board, in partnership with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, is pleased to announce an exciting new initiative at Geneva Park near Orillia. Students have the opportunity to attend camp, create lasting friendships, enjoy a great outdoor education experience and earn credit(s). Students will live on site and earn valuable certifications, including First Aid and CPR. For more information please visit http://www.thelearningcentres.com/learning-centres-programs/ geneva-park-leadership-program Jane Seymour - Principal • Mark Harvey - Vice Principal • Julie Richardson - Vice Principal • Marnie Ridout-Craig - Vice Principal WILDCAT NEWS Eastview Prom 2015 Grade 9 EQAO Assessment of Mathematics is scheduled for the following dates: Monday, June 8 - all grade 9 math classes will complete booklet 1 Tuesday, June 9 - grade 9 period 1 math classes will complete booklet 2 Wednesday, June 10 - grade 9 period 2 and 5 math classes will complete booklet 2 Thursday, June 11 - grade 9 period 3 math classes will complete booklet 2 Help prepare your child to write the EQAO tests Students in elementary and secondary schools across Ontario write provincial assessments in reading, writing and mathematics each year. The assessments are developed and scored by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). Each student that completes a provincial assessment receives an Individual Student Report (ISR) which describes the student's achievement. School and board achievement data is used to improve teaching practices and to support student learning. Further information about the provincial assessments, including resources to help prepare your child for the test, can be found at www.eqao.com. Information about The Ontario College of Teachers The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is the regulatory body for Ontario’s teaching profession. The organization’s goal is to ensure everyone teaching in Ontario’s publicly-funded elementary and secondary schools is qualified and worthy of the trust placed in them by their colleagues, students and parents. The College licenses, governs and regulates Ontario’s teaching profession in the public interest. There are many tools and resources available at www.oct.ca, such as: Find a Teacher — learn about your children’s teachers’ qualifications Professionally Speaking — quarterly magazine that keeps members informed on issues that impact teachers and students in and out of the classroom The disciplinary process — the OCT investigates and resolves complaints about College members; hearings are open to the public and full decisions are available online Parents are also welcome to subscribe to The Standard, an enewsletter for parents: http://www.oct.ca/public/public-enewsletter. Register now for spring 2015 Triple P Parenting programs The SCDSB’s Continuing Education Department, in partnership with Parents as Partners, is pleased to offer new spring Parenting Programs available April through June. These are free for all parents who have children in school. For more information, visit the Learning Centres website at http:// thelearningcentres.com/ and then click on ‘Parent’. Children’s Mental Health Week Children’s Mental Health Week is May 3 to 9. One in five Ontario children and youth struggle with mental health concerns - that's about 500,000 kids. Children's Mental Health Week is about promoting positive mental health, increasing the awareness of signs related to children and youth struggling with mental health problems, decreasing stigma and understanding how to access community supports that are available to improve well-being. For more information, visit http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/. Our 2015 Prom is taking place on Friday, May 29th at Liberty North in Barrie from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Parents are required to read and sign the prom contract documents. The school Code of Conduct and Behavioural Expectations will be enforced. Liberty North is a smoke-free venue. There is no planned smoking area. Students leaving the event for any reason will not be re-admitted. Eastview will not be transporting students to or from Liberty North. The high school is not involved in any before or after prom activities. We hope to have a safe and enjoyable prom! For more information and the required documents, please visit [email protected] Education Week Celebrating public education Education Week, May 4 to 8, is a province-wide celebration of student achievement and excellence in education. It is an opportunity to recognize the work and accomplishments of Ontario’s publicly funded schools. Many schools host special events during Education Week. Our school will be celebrating with our OSSTF Excellence in Education Awards Night on May 5th. Circle of Learning Parent Academy Free workshops to help you boost your child’s success As a parent/guardian, you were your child’s first teacher and you are still his or her most important teacher. Your involvement in your child’s education has an impact on success. Register to attend workshops throughout the year designed to help you support your child’s learning and development. Upcoming workshops include: April: Math 101 - all parents can support their children in math May: Resilience: Nine things kids need from their families, schools, and communities Find workshop dates, times, descriptions and register online at www.scdsb.on.ca/circleoflearning. The Circle of Learning Parent Academy is hosted by the Simcoe County District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee and made possible with the support of the Ministry of Education through a Parents Reaching Out Grant. Proposed 2015-2016 School Year Calendars On the SCDSB website (www.scdsb.on.ca) under ‘Schools’ – ‘School Year Calendars’, you will find the proposed 2015-16 School Year Calendars, pending Ministry approval. These calendars were approved by the Board in February for submission to the Ministry of Education. They are awaiting final approval by the Ministry of Education, which usually occurs in early May. The finalized calendars will be posted on the webpage above once they are approved. Working Together To Support Our Children presentation on May 7 Dr. Bruce Ferguson will focus on how the community, school and family can work together to support children as they develop and grow into healthy citizens at this free event for all parents on May 7. Dr. Ferguson is a Senior Consultant and the founding Director of the Community Health Systems Resource Group at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). This event is free to all parents in Simcoe County. It takes place May 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Liberty North in Barrie (100 Caplan Ave.). Simultaneous language interpretation services will be available for those who request it. Registration is available at: www.smcdsb.on.ca/families/ parent_workshop. Jane Seymour - Principal • Mark Harvey - Vice Principal • Julie Richardson - Vice Principal • Marnie Ridout-Craig - Vice Principal WILDCAT NEWS KNITTING CHALLENGE The Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge runs from April 12th to May 24th 2015 across Ontario. The Community Reach Volunteer Centre connects youth 14-19 to volunteer opportunities throughout North Simcoe, Collingwood and Muskoka. The centre is supporting several special events which give youth unique volunteering opportunities. One of these events is the Knitting Challenge and Eastview Knitters have taken up this challenge. A group of brand-new knitters is working to create doggy blankets for the OSPCA. A representative from the OSPCA will be coming to speak to the volunteers while they are working on their projects, to let them know exactly how their contribution will benefit fellow members of their communities. WE ARE MEETING IN THE LIBRARY ON TUESDAYS AT 2:45-3:45 AND ALL NEW KNITTERS ARE WELCOMED TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE TO LEARN ABOUT THE JOYS OF VOLUNTEERING AND KNITTING! YARN IS SUPPLIED. EUROPEAN HISTORY TRIP The History Trip to the Netherlands, France and Belgium will be March 24-April 3, 2016. Due to Easter this means students would only miss four school days. Destinations include the Anne Frank House, Amsterdam canal cruise, Bruge, Dieppe, Vimy, Ypres, Normandy, Paris and the palace of Versailles. Contact Mr. Lovell for details. www.explorica.ca/Lovell-6006 Parent workshops offered by Youth Haven Barrie Tuesday evenings at Barrie Central Collegiate Free workshops for parents will be offered at Barrie Central Collegiate (125 Dunlop St. W.) on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., starting on April 28. Parents of youth aged 14-24 are welcome to attend these evening sessions offered by Youth Haven Barrie. The sessions will include topics such as: Communicating with youth, managing stress positive relationship building substance abuse For more information, call Youth Haven Barrie at 705-8171148 or email [email protected]. Mailing Address Please double check the mailing address on your mid-term report as Final Report Cards will be mailed July 3rd, 2015. Be sure to let the office know of any discrepancies as soon as possible. Bringing Shakespeare to Life The English Department was excited to take Grade Eleven University English classes to a performance of Macbeth on April 16th. This outstanding production, put on by the Classical Theatre Project, was performed at the Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. A fantastic time was had by all students! The West Regional Showcase competition for the 2015 Ontario Sears Drama Festival took place last week at Bear Creek, in Barrie, and Eastview was honoured to have been selected as one of the 3 Schools in the Georgian Bay District to participate. Our students worked extremely hard to prepare and improve for the Regionals and their efforts definitely paid off as they delivered their best work yet at the Regional competition. Here's how our District did in Saturday's Awards Ceremony: St. Peter's Catholic High School - Tracks, written by Peter Tarsi and directed by Kiah O'Flanagan-Tasse Award of Merit: ACTING: well developed characters - cast Award of Excellence: ACTING - Thomas Williams DIRECTING - Kiah O'Flanagan-Tasse Gravenhurst High School - Tapeman, written and directed by Nicholas Sluyk and Mr. Earl Sacrey Award of Merit: SET DESIGN AND BUILDING - actors involved in comic book Tapeman scenes Eastview Secondary School - Sonder, written and directed by Ashley Frederick Award of Excellence: PLAYWRIGHT/DIRECTING - Ashley Frederick Here's the link to see the entire list of recipients: http://www.searsdramafestival.com/2015_Awards/WestRegional.htm The adjudicator, Mr. Gord Davis, made a special point of emphasizing that every award given really belongs to all cast and crew members for the production, as each person involved in a show relies on and needs the work and support of every other crew member. This is particularly relevant in a show like Sonder, where so many of the members of the ensemble did not have spoken lines, but their performances were essential to the delivery of the actual concept of sonder and to creating the illusion of the "moving" city bus. With competitions such as this, the number of awards available is limited and with around 350 students participating and so much talent, it is impossible to formally recognize every person individually with an award. He said he would, if he could. So...Congratulations, One and All! Thanks again to friends, families, teachers, administration, custodial staff, and even our bus driver. We absolutely couldn't have done it without you! We also want to give a BIG shout out to say thank you to Bear Creek's, Mr. James Brawn and his students, for their incredible efforts, enthusiasm, and generosity as hosts for the West Regional Showcase and for creating such a wonderful celebration on the Saturday, with exciting theatre workshops, and the murder mystery dinner and dance! Best, Elizabeth Bennett and Betony Main Jane Seymour - Principal • Mark Harvey - Vice Principal • Julie Richardson - Vice Principal • Marnie Ridout-Craig - Vice Principal WILDCAT NEWS CO-OP NEWS Students who have selected Co-op on their timetable for next year must make sure that they have filled in the on-line Co-op information form. This form can be found on Eastview’s new website at http://eas.scdsb.on.ca under the Cooperative Education Department. This form will give us insight into what a student has in mind for a future placement. The Co-op section of the website will soon be home to valuable links to programs, possible employer contacts, OYAP, specialized programs in Simcoe County and SHSM “Specialized High Skills Major”. Students will also be able to stay up-to-date on assignments while in Co-op using Google Classroom. Keep checking back for exciting news!!! Students interested in placements at RVH, Barrie Police, Rogers Communications and the Military need to pay close attention to announcements as these applications packages will need to be picked up from the Co-op office (room 160B) in early May. Listen for announcements!! The Co-op Department is always looking for new Co-op placements to provide meaningful, real life experiences. A Co-op student can provide a company with assistance in work related tasks as well as some new and innovative ideas for the business. If you, or someone you know, is interested in finding out more about becoming a Co-op employer, please contact the Co-op office at 705-728-1321, extension 40861. SPORTS NEWS Eastview Athletics has had another amazing winter season with many student athletes displaying their talents in gyms, on snow and ice and even in the water. The Junior Boys Basketball team was on tour to the Bahamas and returned to earn a perfect 30-0 record. Our boys won our home tournament along with the Innisdale’s, the Orillia Blackball, the City Championships and became the 2015 GBSSA Champions! The Sr Boys Basketball was in a rebuilding year. They may not have had as many wins but their achievement was fantastic when it comes to having kids play basketball who have never played on a high school basketball team before. Out of our 12 players, 5 had not played before. Jake Grace’s skill and leadership this year were rewarded when he was selected to the SCAA All-Star game held at JOA. Great job! Girls’ Volleyball has had an amazing season. The Senior Girls’ team won the City Championships, the GBSSA Championships and travelled to Windsor to compete at OFSSA finishing 5th in the province after being defeated in 4 sets by the eventual tournament champions. A dream season with the most talented and lovely girls coaches could ever wish to have. Well done Wildcats! Eastview hosted the first ever SCAA Girls Volleyball All-Star Game bringing together Junior and Senior athletes from A to AAAA schools all over Simcoe County to show off the incredible volleyball talent our area has to offer. Eastview Senior All-Stars: Daniella Hopper, Anna Prust, Cierra Gross and Kara Stephan. Junior All-Stars: Jaime Petit, Mackenzie Bell, Kendall Stephan, Muskoka Slater, and Jayme Stevenson. Guest Coach Cam Wheelan from the Canadian National Beach Volleyball program put on a half-time show singlehandedly defeating 6 players to the delight of the crowd. Message from your local Health Unit: Prevent the bite from mosquitoes and ticks West Nile virus is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. It’s important you and your family take precautions to reduce the chances of being bitten by a mosquito or a tick. Steps to protect yourself include: Wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt. Wear closed footwear and socks. Tuck your pants into your socks. If hiking or spending time outdoors, check for ticks on exposed areas of your skin or clothing. Use a personal insect repellent that has deet (following the manufacturer's directions for use). Apply it to your skin and outer clothing. Avoid your eyes and mouth, as well as cuts and scrapes. Put a tick and flea collar on your pet and check them for ticks periodically. When choosing a repellent, consider a product that meets your needs, and only use personal repellents that are registered in Canada. Never use a product labeled as an insecticide on your body. For more information about West Nile virus or Lyme disease, visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520. The Badminton Team had some impressive results from Regionals last week: Brooke Burlock and Logan House 1st place Mixed Doubles, Sam Budd and Muskoka Sclater 2nd place Girls Doubles, Sarah Mitchell and Shaun Bowman 1st place Mixed Doubles, Kaitlyn Hufnagel 2nd place Girls Singles, and Cole Walsh and Connor Sclater 3rd place Boys Doubles. GB's and OFSAA are next! The spring sport season is upon us and as fast as the snow has melted the teams have been outside preparing to give their best in competition. Eastview will compete in Track and Field, Girls Soccer, Girls and Boys Rugby, Girls Slo-pitch, Boys Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee and Field Lacrosse. The Eastview Baseball Team begins their eighth season trying to build on a semi-final appearance last year. Backed by a number of young bloods and a few returning seniors, the varsity team will rely heavily on the signals coming from Coach Webb to lead them to another successful year. The Eastview Girls Slo-pitch team will be travelling to southern Ontario for a preseason tournament in Dunnville and the provincials in London. They have a great challenge in front of them as they attempt to win the SCAA AAAA championship for a 7th consecutive year - Good luck Wildcats! Varsity Girls’ Soccer attended a tournament April 24th at Trent University and will head to a Toronto FC game on May 13th in preparation for their upcoming season. The Eastview Varsity Rugby Team will start off their season with a trip to Sheridan College to compete against some of the The Eastview Alpine Ski Team had some very impressive province’s best – a proving ground for this mix of seasoned season highlights: Boys Level one team - GB champs; Bronze and new players. If the pre-season practices in the cold, rain in GS at OFSAA; 4th in slalom at OFSAA. Jacob Huter and mud are any indication, it will take a lot to bring this team Individual boys level one GB champ (among 85 racers). down. Graeme Woods - 5th individually in boys level one at GB Eastview is one of the few schools in the SCAA to run championship (85 racers). Boys Level two team - 2nd at GB Lacrosse as a new exhibition sport in the hopes it will championship. Devon Mainguy - Individual boys level two become an association sanctioned sport in the coming years. silver medal at GB championship. Tess Wishart & Amanda A strong showing of skilled players at Eastview should make McFadden - 5th and 6th respectively in girls level one at GB for a fun season to watch. championship (among 52 racers). Jane Seymour - Principal • Mark Harvey - Vice Principal • Julie Richardson - Vice Principal • Marnie Ridout-Craig - Vice Principal
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