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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 To all members of the school community: It is hard to believe that we are almost to mid-terms! Fall is coming to an end and winter is quickly setting in. Along with that dreaded first snow, our winter season brings with it the start of our winter sports which are now up and running. As soccer, cross country, golf, baseball and all of our other fall sports draw to a close I would like to congratulate all of our teams on their very successful seasons. I’d also like to congratulate everyone on the great “Spooktoberfest” that we had last week. Our staff and student council did an amazing job organizing this and it was great to see so many members of our school community participating and having a good time. In November we will take time to remember those who gave their lives so that we can have many of the freedoms that we enjoy today. I have seen many staff and students proudly sporting their poppies and know that our teachers have been busy integrating this topic into their lessons. Our Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 10. November also brings with it mid-term reports and our first parent teacher sessions. I am hoping to meet many of our parents on those days so please make sure to introduce yourself if you are able to make it. The parent-teacher is scheduled for the evening on Thursday November 24, 6-8 p.m., and the afternoon on Friday, November 25, 1-3 p.m. I wish all students the best of luck on their mid-term tests and assessments. I know you have all been working hard and are well prepared so don’t panic! Please know that we have lots of supports in place should you find yourselves feeling overwhelmed. Just see your teacher, an administrator or someone in guidance and we will do our best to help you out. I hope that you all have a great month! Matt O’Toole, Principal Hey Nighthawks! What a month October was. We can’t believe it’s already November. We had a month jam packed of spooky events. Some of these included “Spooktoberfest” where we had a pep rally and activities afternoon. We’d like to thank everyone who worked to put that together and all the students who participated. We sure had fun! Some other events this month included bizarre fruit day, our awesome dance, a grad pumpkin carving and movie night, and the Circle K “Fuel Our School” fundraiser. The year is sure flying by and we’re having a blast. Stay tuned for November and the exciting events that are being planned. Some of these will include Movember, Respect Week, and Take Your Kid to Work Day for grade nines. We will also be having our Remembrance Day Service here at the school to show our respect and give thanks to both past and present veterans. Friday, November 11, is Remembrance Day and there will be no classes. We encourage you all to attend services at your local cenotaphs. Kelsey Robson and Brennan Marks NRHS Students’ Council Co-Presidents

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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

To all members of the school community:

It is hard to believe that we are almost to mid-terms! Fall is coming to an end and winter is quickly setting in. Along with that dreaded first snow, our winter season brings with it the start of our winter sports which are now up and running. As soccer, cross country, golf, baseball and all of our other fall sports draw to a close I would like to congratulate all of our teams on their very successful seasons.

I’d also like to congratulate everyone on the great “Spooktoberfest” that we had last week. Our staff and student council did an amazing job organizing this and it was great to see so many members of our school community participating and having a good time.

In November we will take time to remember those who gave their lives so that we can have many of the freedoms that we enjoy today. I have seen many staff and students proudly sporting their poppies and know that our teachers have been busy integrating this topic into their lessons. Our Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 10.

November also brings with it mid-term reports and our first parent teacher sessions. I am hoping to meet many of our parents on those days so please make sure to introduce yourself if you are able to make it. The parent-teacher is scheduled for the evening on Thursday November 24, 6-8 p.m., and the afternoon on Friday, November 25, 1-3 p.m.

I wish all students the best of luck on their mid-term tests and assessments. I know you have all been working hard and are well prepared so don’t panic! Please know that we have lots of supports in place should you find yourselves feeling overwhelmed. Just see your teacher, an administrator or someone in guidance and we will do our best to help you out.

I hope that you all have a great month!

Matt O’Toole, Principal

Hey Nighthawks! What a month October was. We can’t believe it’s already November. We had a month jam packed of spooky events. Some of these included “Spooktoberfest” where we had a pep rally and activities afternoon. We’d like to thank everyone who worked to put that together and all the students who participated. We sure had fun! Some other events this month included bizarre fruit day, our awesome dance, a grad pumpkin carving and movie night, and the Circle K “Fuel Our School” fundraiser. The year is sure flying by and we’re having a blast. Stay tuned for November and the exciting events that are being planned. Some of these will include Movember, Respect Week, and Take Your Kid to Work Day for grade nines. We will also be having our Remembrance Day Service here at the school to show our respect and give thanks to both past and present veterans. Friday, November 11, is Remembrance Day and there will be no classes. We encourage you all to attend services at your local cenotaphs.

Kelsey Robson and Brennan Marks NRHS Students’ Council Co-Presidents

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Important Dates for 2016-2017

November 10 – Remembrance Day Service at NRHS

November 11 – Remembrance Day - No Classes November 14 – In-Service – No Classes November 24 – Parent-Teacher 6-8 p.m. November 25 – In-service a.m. – No Classes - Parent-Teacher 1-3 p.m.

December 8 – Dance – 7-10 December 21 – Last Day of Classes before Christmas Break

January 3 – Classes Resume January 24-27 – Exams January 30 – Assessment & Evaluation – No Classes January 31 – Day 1 of Second Semester

February 13-24 – Winter Carnival Week February 16 – Video Dance – 7-10 February 20 – Heritage Day - No Classes March 13 – 17 Inclusive – March Break April 14 – Good Friday – No Classes April 17 – Easter Monday – No Classes May 22 – Victoria Day – No Classes June 30 – Last Day of School

NRHS Students of the Month-October

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.

Gr. Students of the Month

9 Amber Thompson

10 Connor Boudreau

11 Alicia Henderson

12 Emily Dignan

CEP Karolanne Fraser

Staff of the Month

Ms. Krista Brown

Athletes of the Month

Dawson Lees – Boys’ Soccer

Jessica Trevors – Girls’ Division 1 Volleyball

Artist of the Month

Carson Cameron

The following students were also nominated for

Student of the Month: Grade 9: Jaymee Conley,

Hannah Fraser, Jenna Hickey, Bailey Kaye, David Lin,

Keigan Smith, Kaleb Meguinis-Spaulding, , Grace York;

Grade 10: Madison Baillie, Ross Bennett, Duncan

Cameron, Caedda Enright, Kelsey MacKay, Danielle

McKay, Beth McNeill, Emma Taylor; Grade 11: Emma

Cameron, Sarah Khan, Chris Russell, Jon Spears, Damian

Stewart; Grade 12: Lacey Allan, Kayla Crockett,

Maddie Kenney, Beth Kenny, Austin Lees, Jillian Martin,

Emily Mertin, Chris Xiros.

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West Pictou Schools Catering Society

Two Week Rotating Menu for High Schools – November & December 2016 All Meals are $4.75 unless otherwise specified.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 1

Chicken Wrap & Small Tossed Salad

Hot Turkey Burger & Fries

Pulled Pork Sandwich & Veggies

Spaghetti & Garlic Bread

Fish Carrots Potatoes

Week 2

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

Chicken Fettuccini

Sheppard’s Pie

Macaroni & Cheese With Biscuit

Chicken Fingers Egg Roll & Rice

Items Available Every Day

Sandwiches 3.35 – Egg 3.35 – Grilled Cheese (wh /wheat / or smart) 3.35 – Lean Ham 4.10 - Lean Ham and Cheese 3.35 – Tuna 4.60 – Turkey

Snacks 1.00– Apples (Small) 1.25 – Apples (Large) 1.00- Cheese & Crackers .80 – Cheese Strings .10 – Crackers (pkg. / 2) 1.00- Nutrigrain 1.00 – Oranges 1.60/3.00 – Veggies 1.10 – Yogurt

Baked Goods .60 – Cookies (Small) 1.25 – Muffins (Large)

Miscellaneous 1.60 – Small Homemade Soup 2.60 – Large Homemade Soup 4.35 – Cold 9” Veggie Sub 4.10 – Small Tossed/Caesar Salad 4.60 – Large Tossed/Caesar Salad 2.60 – Rice 4.60 – Large Wraps 3.75 - Hamburger

Miscellaneous (cont’d) 4.00 – Cheeseburger 4.85 – Caesar Salad with Chicken 3.35 – Small Deli Roasters 3.60 – Large Deli Roasters 4.50 – Pizza Slice 4.35 – 7” Garlic Fingers 1.00 – Toast 1.25 – Bagel 2.50 – Egg/Cheese/Ham on English Muffin

Beverages 1.25 – Juice .40 – Milk 1.50 – Milk (Small Chocolate) 2.25 – Milk (Large Chocolate) 1.25 – Water

Cross Country Runners Congratulations

Congratulations are extended to the Cross Country Runners who went to the Provincial Meet on October 24 in Yarmouth.

The Intermediate Boys’ were Ross Bennett, Duncan Cameron, Jonah MacEachern, and Bailey Pye; Intermediate Girls were Caedda Enright, Danielle McKay, Beth McNeil, and Abbey Stroud; Senior Girls were Merle Hermanns, Kathrin Kurz, Hayley MacDougall, and Kiara Sutherland.

These students were excellent ambassadors for our school. Thank you to coach Colin Todd. We are proud of you all!

School Clothing School clothing is displayed in the school store, room 2060. Forms may be picked up there or from Ms. Murray in room 2007. Payments should be made for clothing to be ordered.

This is a great time to get a Christmas gift for your NRHS student.

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“Pumpkin Guts” in the Face Fundraiser

Tickets were sold to win the right to throw the insides of a pumpkin at one of NRHS’s hockey players. The proceeds will go to the NRHS “Things to do Before I Graduate (2017) Wall.”

Above: Kaelyn Vint covers Grant Fraser with

“pumpkin guts.”

Left: Kyle Walsh recovers from a face full of pumpkin pulp and seeds. Below: Mr. Jimmy Morrison, is covered with the “goo” as Reed MacDonald, behind left, is awaiting his turn.

Above from left: Mullen Boulter, Sarah Khan, Kiegan Ryan, and Squawk

Fuel Up Our Schools On Friday, October 21, the Circle K Irving on Cowan Street, donated 2.5 cents to NRHS for every litre sold between 4 and 8 p.m. A number of students participated in this great fundraiser and we thank Circle K for their donation to NRHS.

Above from left: Kiegan Ryan, Mr. Mike O’Sullivan after filling up his tank, Emma MacIntosh, and

Mullen Boulter

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Oktoberfest Activities – Thursday, October 27

Squawk (Chyanne Bezanson) dances on stage with karaoke.

Air guitar!

Bubble soccer was enjoyed by players and onlookers alike!

Bungee run looked like a lot of fun

too!

Cotton candy was a huge hit!

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Instrumental Music Program

The Instrumental Music Program is moving along

nicely. In addition to our Senior Band we now have three performing combos using the band room most lunch times and after school.

On October 3 the band attended a concert by the legendary singer/songwriter Alan Gerber. His show was incredibly engaging and entertaining.

The 2nd fundraiser of the year was the beverage sale

at the NRHS Halloween Dance on October 26. $310 was raised for our program. Shortly we will be announcing ticket sales on a raffle for a Gift Card Christmas Tree. The tree will be decorated with many gift cards which makes it a very valuable prize.

As well, we will be starting our traditional Los Primos

raffle with the grand prize being a trip to Cuba.

The first performance of the 2016/2017 season will be

at NRHS Remembrance Day ceremony on November

10. The first concert for the general public [featuring

all concert bands in the Pictou West part of the county]

will be held in the NRHS theatre on November 20 at 2

p.m. We look forward to playing this first concert

featuring works by Bach, Kevin Mixon and Hankus

Netsky. Proceeds from this concert will be donated to

the Veterans Wing in Pictou.

Congratulations Mr. Todd!

As we approach Remembrance Day in the coming week we would

like to recognize the 30 years of service for our own Mr. Colin

Todd. Previously Major Todd, and a member of the Nova Scotia

Highlanders, he became Lieutenant-Colonel Todd on October 22

and is now the Commanding Officer of the Nova Scotia

Highlanders. This is an extraordinarily large accomplishment. LCol

Todd joined the Highlanders as a private in 1986 and has been in

training at every opportunity; his experiences and successes are

vast [not the least were his deployments to Bosnia in 1999 and

again in 2000].

At the Change of Command Ceremony there was a huge parade

that included a full pipe band, a battalion of soldiers and a guest list

of dignitaries. Among the dignitaries were His Honour, Brigadier-

General the Honourable J.J. Grant, Lieutenant Governor of Nova

Scotia. Added to this was an impressive spectator turnout. It was

clearly an important and profound ceremony and at the centre of

the proceedings was LCol Colin Todd.

Congratulations on a remarkable career in the Military LCol Todd!

We are all so proud of you!