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To all members of the school community: November was certainly a very busy month at NRHS! Our grade 9’s

took part in Take Your Kid to Work Day, our grad class hosted an

amazing coffee house fundraiser to support grad activities, and our

Remembrance Day Ceremony was a great tribute to the many who

serve and have sacrificed for our great Country. Our NRHS float won

the “Spirit Award” at the New Glasgow Christmas Parade, we had a

Multicultural Night, hosted an NSSSA event, and put on The Amazing

Race NRHS, just to name a few. Our students and staff have been

working hard and doing positive things both in our school and

community; we are very grateful for the time that they volunteer to make these wonderful things happen.

Mid-term report cards have all gone out and we had a very well attended parent-teacher session. Students, if there are courses in which you would like to improve your grade, please remember that we have many resources available at the school for you. The semester will be over before you know it so it is important that you take advantage of some of those options a.s.a.p. Please do not wait until January, see your teachers, administrators, or someone in guidance if you need help.

There has been lots of conversation around the teacher contract

negotiations and, as everyone knows by now, teachers are currently in

a work-to-rule job action. Although this certainly has a big impact on

our school, please know that we will be working hard to ensure that

students are able to continue receiving their education in a safe and

respectful learning environment. NRHS will have on site supervision

from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. as we have extended the hours of our

student monitors. Please feel free to contact an administrator should

you have any questions or concerns about your students’ education or about the safety of our learning environment.

It is hard to believe that this is our last newsletter of 2016! I hope that

you all have a safe and happy holiday and I look forward to seeing you

in the New Year.

Cheers,

Matt O’Toole Principal

Kelsey Robson and Brennan Marks

NRHS Students’ Council Co-Presidents

Students’ Council News

Hey Nighthawks!

We think winter may have arrived at NRHS! We hope you all enjoyed November and all the activities it had

to bring. We had our Remembrance Day ceremony, a coffee house, Respect week, blood donor clinic, and a pancake breakfast put on by our community event committee with proceeds going to prostate cancer research.

Due to the snow storm and the cancellation of school, NRHS was unable to attend We Day Atlantic. Some NRHS students were however on site to volunteer. Despite missing the day, we encourage all students to continue to make positive changes in their communities. We also have a Free the Children Club here at the school which is a great way to get involved.

We attended the New Glasgow Christmas Parade and won in the school category for the fourth year in a row. On behalf of Students’ Council, we’d like to thank everyone who helped decorate or came out to the parade. We are always amazed by the spirit NRHS brings everywhere we go! Be sure to check out our trophy in the case in the cafeteria!

As many of you know, NSTU is set to start work to rule on Monday December the 5. If this is not resolved, Students’ Council will become more limited in events we can hold. We ask that students follow the student run twitter @NRHSnighthawks for updates on what is happening during the next few weeks. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Kelsey or Brennan.

We would like to wish all Nighthawks a happy and safe holiday season. All the Best, Kelsey and Brennan

Important Dates for 2016-2017 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-November

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 Kaleb Meguinis-Spaulding

10 Caedda Enright

11 Sam McNeil

12 Jason Purnoko

CEP Tristan Robinson

Staff of the Month

Roger Caddell

Athletes of the Month

Emily Mertin – Girls Basketball

Reed MacDonald – Boys’ Hockey

Artist of the Month

Mari Campbell

The following students were also nominated for

Student of the Month: Grade 9 - Mari Campbell, Abby

Lochead, Evy Munro, Rhys Stevenson, Claire Wilson;

Grade 10: Michael Gillis, Lucas MacKenzie, Lilly

Langford; Grade 11 – Emma Cameron, Tyler Green,

Emily Greencorn, Kenzie Hart, Parker Hickey, Abigail

Mathias, Grace Maxner, Ashley Murphy; Grade 12 –

Kayla Crockett, Olivia Hart, Beth Kenny, Reed

MacDonald, Hayley MacDougall, Taylor Reim, and Lexie

Trevors

West Pictou Schools Catering Society

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

The NRHS Christmas Dinner will be held at noon on December 15.

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

Mrs. Jackie Ryan (left) and Mrs. Carla Baillie (right) exert their superhero powers on Halloween Day.

Winter Weather Is Coming!

The days are getting colder and with each dip in the thermometer we move one step closer to winter

weather: icy roads, snow and freezing rain. For CCRSB schools, winter weather means the potential

closure of schools when conditions are considered unsuitable for our students and staff.

When winter weather is predicted, CCRSB staff consult with multiple weather forecasts and forecasters,

and check on road conditions throughout the school board region via the RCMP and the Nova Scotia

Department of Transportation, as well as our own staff members on the ground in each area, to help make

the call to cancel school or for early dismissal.

Decisions regarding school cancellations, or early dismissals, are made by CCRSB’s Operational Services

Department and happen in the early morning (before 6:30 am). It is important that our schools have the

most up-to-date contact information for parents and guardians, and that parents and guardians have

alternative arrangements in place for their children, before a cancellation or early dismissal takes place.

A full day cancellation or an early dismissal, due to weather conditions, will be announced in several ways:

• The “All Schools Open” button on the CCRSB home page changes to red for a full cancellation or

orange for early dismissal. By clicking on the button, you can get closure information specific to

your Family of Schools.

• A message regarding the cancellation or early dismissal is posted to the CCRSB home page under

“News”, to the CCRSB Facebook page and to our Twitter feed.

• Information is sent to all local newspapers, radio and television stations within CCRSB, including

CBC radio in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and CFCY radio in

Charlottetown.

CCRSB thanks all parents, guardians and students for their patience and understanding as we move

through the start of the winter season. Please know that all decisions regarding cancellations and early

dismissals are made with great care for the safety of students and staff.

Have a safe and Have a safe and Have a safe and Have a safe and happy Christmas happy Christmas happy Christmas happy Christmas and New Year.and New Year.and New Year.and New Year.

NRHS Remembrance Day Service – Thursday, November 10, 2016

Cadets, veterans, and RCMP line up for their entrance into the service in the packed gymnasium.

Master Warrant Officer Konnor Currie-Gagnon Marlee Fraser (left) prepares for her solo Danny

(left) and Lieutenant Colonel Colin Todd (right) Boy, and Brady Webb (right) prepares for the Lament

Some members of the school band get settled for The emcees (from left), Brennan Marks and Kelsey

their numerous performances throughout the service. Robson, Students’ Council Co-Presidents, join Principal

Matt O’Toole and Vice-Principal Andrew Francis on

stage as two cadets stand guard.

PICTOU COUNTY ATHLETICS

Pictou County Athletics (PCA) is continuing to expand their programs and this year is the start-up of the Master’s Program (ages 35 and up). By adding this new age category PCA now has athletes competing in Track and Field meets (both indoors and outdoors) from ages 10 up to 99. Check out our Website – pictoucountyathletics.com for more details and registration information. Pictou County Athletics begin their 2017 season in early January with the following programs: PCA 13 + - ages 13 to 19. This is PCA’s sixth year of providing a very competitive program for this age group. In 2016 the 13+ program were winners of the NS and Atlantic Outdoor Club Championships for the second straight year. Plus, PCA athletes won a total of 5 medals at the National Legion Championships this past summer in St. Therese, Quebec. This program practices three times a week and begins it season with registration and first practice on Wednesday, January 4, at the YMCA gym. Registration begins at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm and practice runs from 7:30 to 9:30. Other practice days are Fridays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at the indoor soccer facility and Sundays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at NNEC. Competitions begin in late January and our season concludes in mid-August. Fees and registration forms can be found on the website listed above. PCA Masters - Ages 35 and up – PCA is excited to add this age category so that all Pictou County residents can become and remain active in the Sport of Athletics. Master athletes have an opportunity to compete in the Provincial, Atlantic, Canadian and World Championships. Presently we have over a dozen athletes who have expressed an interest in being part of this program. The Master’s program will practice twice a week – Fridays at the Indoor Soccer Complex from 4 pm to 5:30 a pm and Sundays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at NNEC. They will compete in both indoor and outdoor meets in the 2017 season. Registration and first practice is Friday, January 6, at the indoor soccer facility. Registration is from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and practice is from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Fees and registration forms can be found on our website – pictoucountyathletics.com

The Boys’ Nighthawks Hockey Team placed 2nd to Antigonish in the Allan Cameron Memorial Hockey Tournament in the championship game

on Sunday, November 27. Congratulations!

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Through support from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Thrive Strategy, Active Pictou County is able to provide FREE swim times to make it easier for you to be active this winter! Our community’s excellent indoor pool facilities provide a great space for you to have fun and stay active all year round. Swims are held on Saturdays at the Fisheries Training Pool in Pictou from 12:00-1:00 pm and on Sundays from 3:00-4:00 pm at the YMCA Pool which is located at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. This service runs until March 27th.

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SPCA – CEP Canadian Families Christmas Fundraiser

Donations for the SPCA may be dropped off in Mrs. Cheek’s room – Room 1007.

Deadline is December 20, 2016.

I Love Water Polo

Discover the game of water polo, in this non-contact program. Learn the basics of water polo: passing, catching, shooting, picking up a ball from underneath, correct body position, various treading water techniques and water polo strokes. You must be able to swim one length of the pool. Join others in an exciting, team-focused game. All ages. Sunday 2-3pm

The Junior Lifeguard Club is designed to let children 8 years-of-age and older participate in activities similar to those of real lifeguards – in a safe, fun and controlled setting. This program is designed for youth interested in active living and serious fun, developing skills based on personal bests in swimming, lifesaving, fitness, knowledge, leadership and teamwork. Swimmers will participate in high-activity challenges both on deck and in the pool. 11-15 years – Saturday: 2-3pm For more information on either of these activities, please call the Aquatic Department at the YMCA or email us at aquaticssupervisor@pcymca.ca ; Phone: 902-752-0202 Ext 223

Donations can be anything for a dog/puppy, or cat/kitten. The SPCA are continuously looking for food, blankets, toys, etc.

NRHS students prepare to show their Nighthawk Spirit in the Christmas Parade in New Glasgow on Saturday, November 19. We are quite proud that our students won the “Best School Spirit” Trophy! Way to go Nighthawks!!!! CAW!!

More performers at NRHS’s Coffee House which was very well attended and organized. Proceeds went to the Grad Class of 2017.