THORBURN SKYHAWK REPORT
MARCH 2017
P.O. BOX 211, THORBURN, B0K 1W0
Principal’s Message
March will bring in a month of Transitions. On
March 8th, we will be welcoming 19 new primary students for the upcoming school year. After two snow
storms postponed our earlier scheduled registrations,
finally the new primary students and parents will join
the Skyhawk community. The grade 8 students will also
begin their transition to high school with a student and
parent orientation evening at NNEC on March 21st at
6:00 pm. Information was sent home with students last
week and an additional reminder will be sent prior to
March Break. This is an exciting time for our grade 8
students, and we hope many take advantage of the orientation evening.
922-3840
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wed. March 8
Primary Registration
Fri. March 10
Spirit Day—PJ Day
March 13-17
March Break—No Classes
Tues. March 21
Grade 8 Parent & Student
Information Session @ NNEC
6:00 PM
Wed. March 29
SAC Mtg. 4:00 PM
Thurs. March 30
Report Cards Go Home
Of all the things we would hope to achieve at
TCS, we want students to have a sense of belonging.
We acknowledge the positive things students do
through Fantastic Friday Calls, Skyhawk Awards, Book
Awards, Red Cards, and PEBS Assemblies. As a result,
we have found that you get ―what you notice. We will
be continuing our monthly assemblies in March to recognize the students and their positive contributions. At
the same time, we will continue to work on helping students to cope better with conflict and challenges that
always accompany growing and learning. Throughout,
we value and appreciate your support as parents.
Thurs., March 30
Gr. 6, 7 & 8 Dance
Quebec Trip Fundraiser
7:00-9:00 PM
Fri., March 31
Hot Breakfast for all
Fri., March 31
PEBS Assembly 9:30 AM
Fri., March 31
Spirit Day-Jersey Day
April 3—7
Scholastic Book Fair
Thurs. April 6
Parent Teacher 6-8 PM
Fri. April 7
NO SCHOOL
Thank you for your cooperation in supporting
your child’s learning, as well as ensuring their good
attendance and punctuality. March Break is only two
weeks away; and upon our return, we look forward to
the days getting longer and warmer.
Fri. April 7
Parent Teacher 8:30-10:30 AM
Thurs. April 13
Spirit Day—Silly Hat Day
Fri. April 14
NO SCHOOL—Good Friday
The staff at Thorburn Consolidated wishes everyone a relaxing winter break with their families.
Mon. April 17
NO SCHOOL—Easter Monday
Wed. April 26
SAC Mtg. 4:00 PM
Fri. April 28
Hot Breakfast for all
Fri. April 28
PEBS Assembly 9:30 AM
Fri. April 28
School Spirit Day—Plaid Day
Stephen Barker
THORBURN SKYHAWK REPORT
PRIMARY REGISTRATION – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2017
We are requesting all new Primary students for next year call the school office at Thorburn Consolidated (922-3840) as soon as possible and pre-register their child for the 2017-2018 school year.
It is very important that we have the names of all Primary students now as we are beginning the
process to determine our school staff for next year. The number of teachers we have will depend upon our
school enrolment.
If you know of any neighbor or friend who has a child who will be attending Primary next year
and who does not have a child presently enrolled with us, we would appreciate you relaying this message to them. Our Primar y
Registration Day will take place on Wednesday March. 8th, 2017. Appointment times are required.
NOTE: All children must be five (5) years of age on or before December 31st, 2017,
to be enrolled in the 2017—2018 school year.
“Change for Change”- Together we can make a difference !
In March of 2013, the students and staff of TCS started a campaign called “Change for Change”. We have donated it to
organizations like: Free The Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the IWK, Roots for Youth, Pictou County Early Intervention, the SPCA, Pictou County Fuel Fund, the YMCA Strong Kids, Kids Help Phone, Children’s Wish Foundation,
Multicultural Society of Pictou County, Fort Mac Red Cross, Syrian Refugees, Nova Scotia Cancer Fund, Haiti, and Nepal earthquake relief. Each classroom has a can with the logo “Change for Change” on it. Students are encouraged to
make a donation of loose change at some point during the month. At the end of each month, during our PEBS assembly,
we will announce how much our school raised for the month and where the money will go. We hope that everyone will
be able to support this initiative. Thank you!
BUS CHANGES DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS
When you are notified that the Buses are not traveling on your road in the AM due to bad
road conditions, the same will follow for the PM run, regardless of the road condition changes
during the day. If you drop your child off at school you must make arrangements to have your
child picked up from school or have a note for your child to get off the bus at a different location.
MARCH BREAK FUN
Shiver me timbers! The Museum of Industry has some fabulous pirate activities for you this March
Break. Kids, act out a play in pirate costume, or test your aim with a spring-loaded cannon. Calling “All hands on
deck!” to raise sails, flags and masts. Hunt for treasure and play pirate-themed games.
Our crew searched the seven seas for the best buccaneer’s fun and adventure, March Break 11 to 19 at the Museum of Industry,
Stellarton.
Special Appearances!
Meet Zora, the big red macaw, Saturday, March 11 from 10-3 pm AND Sunday, March 19 from 10-3 pm.
Bugsy and Caruso, blue and gold macaws will be chatting with visitors, every day, from Saturday, March 11 to Sunday, March 19..
Captain Jack Sparrow of the Black Pearl & Captain William Turner of the Flying Dutchman, will br ing gr eetings fr om the
17th- Century World of Piracy, rich with historical tales of many a character who sailed the waters of the Caribbean.
Saturday, March 11 from 1 to 4 pm AND Wednesday, March 15 from 1-4 pm
Real Parrots! Real Pirates! Real Treasure!
Visit: museumofindustr [email protected]
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Welcome to NNEC -
Information Night
Attention Grade 8 Students & Parents
Join us Tuesday, March 21st in the NNEC Presentation
Centre to learn more about NNEC.
Grade 8 Information Session 6:00 pm — with tour to follow.
Quebec Trip Update
Our current fundraiser is Gennoe’s beans and brown bread. All orders and money are due Thursday, March 9th.
The orders will be delivered to the school on Friday, March 24th and need to be picked up that day to be delivered
to your customers. Each order costs $8.00. The order includes a 16 ounce tub of beans and a 16 ounce loaf of
brown bread.
The students have raffle tickets for our gift card basket. Each student is asked to bring in a $10.00 gift card from
somewhere in the county (Sobey's, Subway, Dollarstore, etc.) so the basket is worth $470.00 (47 students X
10.00). Each ticket costs $2.00 or 3 for $5.00. After the gift card is brought in, all tickets sold are direct profit for
each student. The draw is March 29th so all tickets are due March 28th. These are the last 2 fundraisers. A reminder the trip cost is $800.00 per student and the balance is due March 31st. Students have also been reminded
of the expectations to be eligible for this trip:
1. Students are expected to have good attendance throughout the year.
2. Students must be in good academic standing.
3. Students are expected to demonstrate good behaviour during the year.
Any questions, call 922-3840 or email me at [email protected] Madame Chapman
Pictou County Athletics will be starting their Spring - Run, Jump, Throw and Wheel (rjtw) program for children
ages 5 to 9. There will be two locations and each will have an 8 week program. Cost is $60 (this includes a $35/
child Athletics NS fee for insurance) . Family rates - $50 for a second child and $45 for a third child. This program was developed by Athletics Canada and it will provide your child with (Fun) and basic development in balance; coordination; agility; strength and speed.
Pictou program – Location is the Pictou Academy gym beginning on Tuesday, March 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 Registration will begin at 6pm. Lead instructor is Gena Henderson – [email protected]
New Glasgow program – Location is the NNEC gym beginning on Monday, March 20 from 5pm to 6pm. Registration will begin at 4:30. Lead instructors are Ann Findlay – [email protected] and Deelle Hines – [email protected]
PCA’s program for ages 10 to 12 is a competitive opportunity for young boys and girls. The team is called the
Trail Blazers and they work out twice a week and compete in both indoor and outdoor track meets, this includes
PCA hosting the Atlantic Outdoor Championships this summer. Inquires in this program – email Trevor Boudreau at [email protected]
Registration inquiries email Stacey McLean at [email protected] and other PCA inquiries can be sent to
Pat Carty at [email protected]
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Thorburn Consolidated School
March—April 2017
Orders are to be placed by 9:00 AM
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Week 1
Grilled Cheese
&
CheddarTomatoe Soup
Hamburger
&
Fries
Pizza Slice
&
Veggies
Macaroni &
Cheese
with
Biscuit
Meatballs/
Rice
&
Egg Roll
Week 2
Grilled Cheese
&
CheddarTomatoe Soup
Hot Turkey
Burger
&
Fries
Pizza Slice
&
Veggies
Goulash
&
Biscuit
Shephard’s
Pie
&
Carrots
March 6-10
March 27-31
April 10-14
April 24-28
March 20-24
April 3-7
April 17-21
Sandwiches
Egg------------------------------3.35
Snacks
Cheese & Crackers------------1.00
Baked Goods
Muffins -----------------------1.00
Turkey -------------------------4.60
Crackers pkg. (2)----------------.10
Cookies ------------------------.60
Tuna ---------------------------3.35
Sherbet---------------------------1.00
Lean Ham---------------------3.35
Cheese Strings-------------------.80
Lean Ham & Cheese-------4.10
Oranges ------------------------- 1.00
Grilled Cheese---------------3.35
(all on whole wheat)
Apples --------------------------- 1.00
Chips (Baked)-------------------1.25
Miscellaneous
Soup (Homemade)-----------1.60
Hamburger -------------------- 3.75
Beverages
Rice ---------------------------– 2.60
Caesar Salad----------------- 4.10
Nachos (small)----------------3.10
Pizza Bun ----------------------2.10
Chicken Quesadillas---------4.60
Ham & Cheese Sub --------3.10
Rib Burger----------------------4.10
Chicken Nuggets -------------3.00
Oven Fries ---------------------3.10
Cheeseburger ---------------- 4.00
Small Turkey Wrap --------- 2.85
Chicken Burger ---------------4.10
Garlic Fingers ---------------- 4.35
7 inch Pizza ------------------- 4.35
½ Pizza ------------------------- 2.60
Garlic Bread ------------------- 1.60
Fish Burger -------------------- 4.10
Pizza Sub -----------------------3.10
Milk-----------------------------.40
Small Chocolate Milk-----1.50
Large Chocolate Milk-----2.25
Water-------------------------1.25
Juice:-------------------------1.25
(Orange, Apple, Fruit Punch)
Egg Rolls -----------------------1.35
Chicken Fingers ------------- 3.00
Tuna Melt-----------------------2.10
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce -- 4.00
Philly Steak ------------------- 4.10
Take Out Pizza Slice --------4.00
(Last Wed. of the Month)
Meals are $4.25 each
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