CENTRAL NEWS HALIFAX CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH 1787 Preston St. Halifax, N.S. B3H 3V7 Phone: 421-6777 Fax: 421-2868 e-mail: [email protected] website: halifaxcentral.hrsb.ca Tim Schaus – Acting-Principal Mark MacPhee - Vice Principal From the Desk of the Acting-Principal It is nearing the end of my first week filling in as actingprincipal for Mr. MacMillan. It has been a challenging yet exciting week learning names, finding my way around the building, figuring out the school schedule and routines and generally immersing myself in the school. A couple of my early interactions with students were highlights of the week. On Monday, as I was standing by the front door one of the first students through the door confidently walked up to me , introduced herself and welcomed me to the school. On Wednesday, I entered the gym to observe a class. The students welcomed me into their class and asked if I wanted to join their game. They made room in their circle for me and encouraged me as I learned how to play. The mission statement of Halifax Central includes the phrases: ‘…dynamic…safe and respectful setting, in which each person's gifts and talents are valued, self-confidence is cultivated…’ It is great being in a school where the mission statement is demonstrated in the actions of its students. May and June is a busy time for a school and its students. Maintaining a focus on academics is important, while participating in the many ‘end of year’ activities. I look forward to working with the Halifax Central students, staff, parents and community through these last two months of the school year. Tim Schaus [email protected] Kathy Reinhardt – Secretary May / June Dates: May 21 – Central/Gorsebrook Dance Central hosts – 7-9 p.m. May 25 – Gr. 7 & 8 Assembly -Project ARC. May 26 – SAC Meeting – 6 p.m. May 27 – Citadel Band & Honour Choir Visit 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. May 28– Gr. 9’s visit Citadel – 2:45 p.m. June 2 – Night of the Arts - 7 p.m. June 3 – Gr. 6 Orientation – 6-7 p.m. June 8 -Academic & Sports Awards–1:45 p.m. June 10 – Gr. 9 Trip – departure 7 a.m. June 14–Gr. 9 Trip–arrival home –10 p.m. June 17 – Choir Concert – 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. June 18 – 24 – Gr. 9 Exams June 25 – Closing Ceremony – 10 a.m. June 25 – Closing Dance June 26 – Assessment & Evaluation Day June 29 - Assessment & Evaluation Day June 30 – Last Day of School – 10 a.m. dism. From the Desk of the Vice-Principal Late Arrivals As a school we continue to work to address students arriving to school late. Besides missing class time themselves, late students cause a disruption to their peers and the learning environment. We want to thank parents/guardians for all the work you do to ensure your child arrives on time each day. Cell Phone Cell phones are permitted to be out in class if the teacher has requested they be used for an educational purpose. Texting and taking calls should not happen during instructional time when students are devoting their time and focus to learning. Twitter If you are on twitter and you would like to follow the school our twitter handle is @hfxcentjh Home and School News Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Home and School Harvest Wines fundraiser. We successfully raised $350.00 which we could not have done with your support. Yours in the spirit of learning and community, Mark MacPhee Vice-Principal Fine Arts Night Halifax Central Junior High is excited to invite you to our annual “Night of the Arts Concert” which will be held on Tuesday June 2rd at 7:00 pm in the school gym. This concert will feature band, strings and choir students and run for approximately one hour. Students performing in the concert are asked to wear concert dress which includes a black shirt and black pants or skirt and to arrive at the school at 6:30 to warm up with their group. All families, friends and community members are invited to attend this concert. Thank you for your continued support of music at Halifax Central and we look forward to seeing you at the concert! Ms. S. Mantin – Band Teacher [email protected] Mr. E. Ogden – Strings teacher [email protected] Sports Our badminton season recently wrapped up and was a successful one! Congratulations to our Junior Badminton team for capturing the Citadel Zone Banner and advancing to Regionals as well as placing 3rd in the City Championships! Honour Choir Auditions The Halifax Boys Honour Choir, the Halifax Girls Honour Choir and the Halifax Youth Honour Choir will be holding auditions at the Music Centre located at Oxford School, on June 2 and 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Music Centre at (902) 421-6700. From NS International Student Program The Nova Scotia International Student Program (NSISP) brings students from around the world to public schools in Nova Scotia to learn our language and culture. Since 1997, NSISP has welcomed thousands of students and has grown to include over 800 host families in communities across the province. Become a host family in the Halifax Regional School Board! Hosting an international student means the opportunity to bring the world home. expenses. tax free monthly stipend to help cover the cost of food and other family activities. For more information, check our website at www.nsisp.ca. Or contact Administrative Assistant Marilyn Hurst at [email protected] or 902-464-2000 Ext. 2548