Nighthawk News

Northumberland Regional High School

www.nrhs.ccrsb.ca

Safety, Opportunities, Achievement, Respect

104 Alma Road, RR # 3 Westville, NS B0K 2A0

Phone: 902-396-2750 Fax: 902-396-2755

Acting Principal’s Message

Hello Nighthawks!

As we head into our third month of school, with report cards only two weeks away, it’s important that we take a moment to reflect on all that we have accomplished as a school community in a short period of time and to think about how we might continue to grow Northum-berland Regional High school stakeholders.

Our students have had the opportunity to participate in a number of NSSAF sports and NRHS’ first debate competition in many years; we’ve had Mindfulness retreats, guest speakers, theme days and busy CEP shops; our Students’ Council, Grad Class, and Internation-al Buddies committees have hosted incredibly well-attended and successful events; and every day 1000 individuals walk in and out of our doors with smiles on their faces (or at least not frowns!) and a hello to anyone who greets them. These achievements, along with everything that is happening in our classrooms, are all wins. Some-times, as we get entrenched in the day-to-day business of schooling, we forget about all of those wins. Taking the time to read through our monthly newsletter, or becoming friends with Squawk NRHS on Fa-cebook is a chance to see all the great things that are happening here and to remember those wins.

Among all of our successes, we are not forgetting about the opportu-nities that remain in front of us to get better as a school community. In the coming months, we’ll be engaging in conversations with out-side partner organizations, like the YMCA, like the Nova Scotia De-partment of Communities, Culture and Heritage, to consider the role NRHS can play in supporting our students outside of our walls. We’ll also be putting together a school clothing blitz in the next few weeks where students, families and staff can proudly sport their Nighthawk spirit! Our goal as a school is to continuously improve the quality of education and experience every student has here and we are always excited to consider new and creative ideas. I encourage all of our stakeholders to think about what your role can be in helping our stu-dents achieve success and be proud of who we are as a school.

Have a great November!

Sincerely, Andrew Francis Acting Principal

Tyler Green & Brennan Marks, 2017-2018 Co-Presidents

Students’ Council News Holy Cow,

November already. Our year is in full swing and we just had a couple of crazy weeks. We had a very successful activities afternoon this past Thursday. Students enjoyed some bouncy attractions from Northshore Events, minute to win it games, cotton candy, baked goods from Squawks Café, and a charity soccer game, which our boys’ team won against NNEC.

We held our grade 9 mixer at the start of the month, as well as two Fun Fridays and our grad class had a Halloween party!

This month we are going to be selling some new NRHS Clothing—watch the announcements and check out our social media sites in the coming weeks to see the new swag!

Have a great month Nighthawks!

CAW!!! Brennan and Tyler

Important Dates for 2017-2018

November

November 10—NRHS Remembrance Day Ceremony November 13—Remembrance Day Observed—No Classes Thursday, November 16—Parent-Teacher 6:00—8:00 p.m. Friday, November 17—PD a.m.; Parent-Teacher 1:00—3:00 p.m.– No Classes—All Schools December

Friday, December 1—Fun Friday Saturday, December 9—Christmas Parade Thursday, December 14—Dance Thursday, December 21—Last Day of Classes Before Christmas Break

January January 3—Classes Resume February February 19—Heritage Day—No Classes March March 12—16—March Break March 30—Good Friday—No Classes April April 2—Easter Monday—No Classes May May 21—Victoria Day—No Classes June June 28—Graduation—7:00 p.m. June 29—Last Day of School

NRHS Students, Athletes, Artist and Staff of the Month - September 2017 The Appleseed Restaurant and NRHS School Advisory Council sponsor the Students of the Month Program and we are pleased Subway sponsors the Athletes of the Month Program. Students of the Month are nominated by NRHS staff according to the following criteria: --someone who is caring and thoughtful --someone who is a good citizen --someone who is an active participant at NRHS --someone who is achieving at his/her academic ability level --someone who demonstrates NRHS’s Guiding Principles

(Safety, Opportunities, Achievement, Respect) Students who are selected as Students of the Month receive certificates and Mr. O’Toole will take them to The Appleseed for lunch.

Staff of the Month

Kyle Fraser

Athletes of the Month

Jonah MacEachern—Cross Country Kristen Ross—Cross Country

Artist of the Month

Klorissa Farnsworth

Students of the Month

Brennan Marks

Alma Ianta

Bailey Cameron

Bryan Huthmaker

Forrest Link

Isak Lannon

Congratulations to Alley Ross the designer

of the 2017-2018 NRHS Agenda cover.

Abby Strickland practices on the drums in the music room.

Acting Principal Francis gets into the Halloween spirit as Darth Vader.

West Pictou Schools Catering Society

Two Week Rotating Menu for High School October 2017 All Meals Are $5.00 Unless Otherwise Specified

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 1 1/2—7” Garlic Fingers & Small Caesar Salad

Chicken Fingers and Rice

Hamburger and Small Tossed Salad

Spaghetti and Garlic Bread

Fish, Carrots, And Potatoes

Week 2 Taco Wrap and Small Caesar Salad

Macaroni and Cheese with Biscuit

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

Egg Sandwich and Homemade Soup

Meat Loaf, Carrots, and Potatoes

Items Available Everyday

Sandwiches Snacks Baked Goods $3.45—Egg $1.10—Yogurt $1.25—Large Muffin $4.75—Turkey $1.25—Large Apple .70—Small Cookie $3.45—Tuna $1.00—Small Apple $3.45—Lean Ham .10—Crackers Package (2) $4.20—Lean Ham and Cheese $1.00—Nutrigrain $3.45—Grilled Cheese (White or $1.00—Orange Whole Wheat or Smart) $1.00—Cheese and Crackers .80—Cheese Strings $1.60 / $3.00—Veggies Miscellaneous Beverages $1.45—Small Homemade Soup $4.10—Cheeseburger .40—Milk $2.70—Large Homemade Soup $5.00—Caesar Salad with Chicken $1.50—Small Chocolate Milk $4.50—9 “ Cold Veggie Sub $3.35—Small Deli Roasters $2.25—Large Chocolate Milk $4.25—Small Tossed/Caesar Salad $3.60—Large Deli Roasters $1.25—Juice $4.75—Large Tossed/Caesar Salad $4.50—Pizza Slice $1.25—Water $2.70—Rice $4.35—7” Garlic Fingers $4.75—Large Wraps $1.00—Toast $3.75—Hamburger $1.25—Bagel $2.50—Egg/Cheese/Ham on English Muffin

Retail Store Makes Donation

We would like to thank the NRHS Retail Store for donating 4 new hockey nets to our Physical Educa-tion Department. Pictured at left are Lucas Morton and Rebecca Campbell presenting one of the nets. Our students really appreciate your hard work and dedication to NRHS.

New Glasgow Youth Theatre Society present “SUITE SURRENDER”

New Glasgow Youth Theatre Society presents 'SUITE SURRENDER' at Glasgow Square Theatre. It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have arrived at the luxurious Palm Beach Royale

Hotel with their assistants, luggage, and their legendary feud with each other. Everything’s in order for the wartime performance…that is, until the two rivals are somehow assigned the same suite.

Mistaken identities, overblown egos and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious comedy by Michael McKeever. Enjoy a lively evening of theatre with the talented actors of NGYTS.

November 3rd & 4th, Glasgow Square; Showtime: 7pm; Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 Students.

Lieutenant Governor Medal Winners

The 2016-2017 Lieutenant Governor Medals were presented at the Aca-demic Awards held at NRHS on Octo-ber 3. From left: Abigail Mathias, Acting Principal Andrew Francis and Tyler Green. The medals are awarded to two grade 11 students for their academic perfor-mance and qualities of leadership and service demonstrated in both school and community. Congratulations Abigail and Tyler!

Impromptu Debate Competition Grade 12 students Chris Russell, left, and Warren Camp-bell, far left, repre-sented Northumber-land Regional High School at the Nova Scotia Impromptu Debate Competition at Halifax Grammar School on October 28 and 29.

Art Work—Grade 12 student Makenna Fraser shows us

her Family Crest that she created in Mrs. MacKenzie-DeCoff’s Visual Arts 12 class.

Wellness Retreat

The Durham Community Centre was a perfect location for the NRHS Wellness Retreat on Friday, October 20. We applied for, and received a Mental Health and Wellness Grant from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union to pay for the program for the day. Students participated in short workshop sessions on stress-reduction with yoga, creative expression through art, and mandala making, a nature walk, and a mindful eat-ing and vegetarian cooking session. The following students are pictured: Pacey Smith, Raine Langille, Riley Boulter, Emily Haines, Mallory Chislett, Abby Lochead, Evy Munroe, Cyenna Link, Alley Ross, Kara Patterson, Abigail Mathias, Ireland Miller, Madison Platt, Laura MacCulloch, Kay-Lynn Smelt, Abagail Langille, Ashley Niven, McKenna Battist, Abby Bailiie, Lilly-Anne Langford, Kelly Condon, and Jocelyn Bowman.

Linda Cameron Retires

Linda Cameron, Administrative Assistant, is retir-ing after 11 years at Northumberland Regional High School and 28 years with Chignecto-Central Regional School Board. We will miss Linda’s caring ways, her efficiency, and knowledge. The staff and students at NRHS wish you all the best in your future Linda. Pictured at the right is Linda (fourth from left) be-ing recognized for all her work by the Retail Class.