Spartan_times_May_Ju.. - Dartmouth High School
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Spartan_times_May_Ju.. - Dartmouth High School
SpartanTimes ISSUE 07 Dartmouth High School’s Monthly Newsletter MAY - JU NE 2010 this issue Graduation P.2 International Night P.3 New SpartanWear Store P.3 DHS Awards Night Winners P.4 Important Dates DHS Music Update P.5 ESL Highlights P.6 Mes Chers Amis: st June 21 Prom Holiday Inn Dartmouth Doors open: 7:15pm Dinner at: 8:00pm June 25th Grad Breakfast & Rehearsal 9am at DHS June 28th Graduation Ceremony Dartmouth Sportsplex 9am August 26th Late Registration for new and returning students September 2nd First Day of School after summer vacation for students Il est difficile de croire que nous sommes dans la dernière ligne droite de l’année scolaire! Que le temps passe vite! The year has certainly flown by rather quickly, but it has been a very positive and productive one. Thanks to the dedication and contributions of many students, staff, parents, members and friends of the school community, Dartmouth High has experienced successes at many levels. As a school community, the most significant success is that of the development of a Planning for Improvement document. Examining and analyzing data from a variety of sources, the staff worked collaboratively throughout the course of the year to develop a math and a literacy goal along with specific strategies designed to achieve them. These goals will be used to inform our teaching practices over the next four years in the interest of improving student achievement. As we proceed with the implementation of these goals, we anticipate a new culture of teacher collaboration, learning and inquiry. Staffing challenges this year did not affect our ability to move forward. In fact, it has served as a source of inspiration to ensure that the learning needs of our students are being met. We are pleased to inform you that Mr. John Regan is now a permanent Vice-Principal at Dartmouth High. He has had a very successful year and we look forward to the wealth of experience he will continue to bring to the administrative team. The position of a second permanent Vice- Principal will be announced before the end of the school year. We formally announce the retirements of Ms. Pat McDougall and Mr. Nathan Fudge. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work alongside them over the last two years. The can be proud of the contributions they have made and we hope they are taking many fond memories with them. On behalf of the students and staff, I wish them all the best as they begin a new phase in their lives. Other staff changes include, Ms. Jen Alexander and Ms. Andrea MacEachern who are moving on to other teaching positions. They have impacted on the school and we wish them all the best. I take this opportunity to thank you once again for your contributions to a successful year. I look forward to year three as principal of Dartmouth High and I wish you all a safe and fun-filled summer holiday. Good luck to all graduates! ~ Mme. Monard Spartan News, May - June 2010 Fine Arts Night On Thursday, June 3rd, DHS hosted its 10th Fine Arts night featuring films and film awards from the Film and Video Production 12 classes, dance performances from Dance 11, a special student choreographed piece by Lauren MacEachern, and Trebled Youth Jazz Choir. Mr. Church and Ms. Veno created an art gallery showcasing the best work all year from our Art 10, 11 and 12 classes in a variety of media. The Eye to Eye gallery was also made open to the public for viewing as well. It was a great night of student performance and product. Thanks to everyone involved and we will see you in January 2011 for our next one! Last day of School – June 29 Dartmouth High will be following the same practice for students for the last day of regular classes as in previous years. Final Report Card will be issued and returning students may seek out general information for next year. Dismissal for students will begin at 10 a.m. with schools following the normal schedule of bus runs. Page 2 Prom Info June 21st Holiday Inn Doors open at 7:15pm Dinner will be served at 8:00pm . Tickets are on sale every day at 12 noon in Room 231. Signed permission slips must accompany money. ~Ms. Courtney Graduation In a few days, the class of 2010 will walk across the stage to receive their high school diploma. We encourage students to take advantage of the next few days to complete all assignments and to prepare for exams. We look forward to this year’s Prom and in the absence of the Safe Grad event, we have provided the students with information on personal safety (MADD multimedia presentation), to help them make good decisions as they celebrate this milestone in their school career. Grad Breakfast will be served by volunteer parents and teachers at DHS on Friday, June 25 at 9:00 a.m. Following that, graduates will be rehearsing for the ceremony in the school gym. This is mandatory to ensure the ceremony goes smoothly on Monday. It is hard to believe that June has come around yet again. Soon, we will be graduating the class of 2010 but not before a final stretch of hard work. Exams are just around the corner so keep studying! We are looking forward to this year's Prom. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the students, staff, parents/guardians and many community members for their support over the past few years. For those who will be moving on to continue your careers and enhance experiences at new schools, we will remember your time at DHS fondly. All the best in 2010-2011! Spartan News, May - June 2010 Spartan News, April 2009 Page 3 Page 3 International Night an Outstanding Success To give you an idea of the success of this 1st annual event, we would like to share the voluntary feedback from Diversity Management Consultant of the HRSB, Michelle Estekantchi, who was in attendance on May 19, 2010. With a number of ESL students from various parts of the world and a significant number of African Canadian students and many students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds who make up the student population of Dartmouth High, we are already making plans to host the second annual International Night as we highlight and demonstrate acceptance and appreciation for differences. New Spartan Wear Store Please be informed that Dartmouth High has recently formed a partnership with PMG Printing & Promotions in the interest of selling Spartan Wear clothes on-line. This is a local company and many high schools in the metro area are already on board. DHS students demonstrated a high interest in Spartan Wear clothing following some giveaways of T-shirts and sweatpants bearing the “I’m so Spartan” expression at our recent Awards and Letters ceremony. This is a fundraising endeavour that will help to support programs beyond the classroom. While this on-line store will serve to meet the needs our school community, it will help to heighten school spirit and Spartan pride. We are working hard to launch our on-line store which will be launched before the end of the school year. Please check our website periodically to view an assortment of Spartan clothes. Suggestions are welcome. “I would like to thank you for the invitation to International Night at Dartmouth High. The event was exceptionally well done. The organization of the event, seamless presentation and wonderful array of food was notable. However, the component that made the evening outstanding to me was the inclusive environment that has been built by staff and students of Dartmouth High. The inclusive atmosphere radiated throughout the night of food and entertainment. To watch students face light up as their countries and traditions were displayed in my opinion embodied the boards RCH in learning policy. To see the pride of the teachers as they watched student performers was heart warming and spoke volumes of the dedication of the staff at Dartmouth High. It was pleasurable evening and an evening that I will remember. Again, thank you for the invitation and the dedication to inclusive and respectful schools”. ~ Michelle Estakantchi, Diversity Management Consultant, HRSB Computer Programming Competition On Friday, May 7, Dartmouth High School took two teams to Saint Mary’s University High School Programming Competition. The event was free to all participants, and offered prizes including laptops and iPods. Both teams performed very well despite an unusually difficult problem set. Our top team tied the second- and thirdplace winners for number of questions answered, and narrowly missed out on receiving either $500 or $1000 scholarships. The DHS Programming teams consisted of: Wesley Fisher, Evan Hiltz, Trevor Kendrick, and Kyle McWilliams. ~ Jen Alexander Yearbooks Yearbooks Yearbooks! The 2009 - 2010 Yearbook will be arriving soon! Graduating students will be able to pick up their yearbook during the reception after the Graduation Ceremony at the Sportsplex on Monday, June 28th. All other students can pick up their yearbook on the last day of school, Tuesday June 29th between 8:30 and 10:00. Haven't purchased a yearbook? You still can! Yearbooks are still available for purchase online and will also be available at the graduation ceremony and on the last day of school for the cost of $50.00. Cheques can be made out to Dartmouth High School. Spartan News, May - June 2010 DHS Awards Night And the winners are… Golf Boys MVP: Ryan McDonah Girls MVP: Emily Piggott Drama Awards Artistic: Melanie O'Hara Technical: Jessy Matthews Improv (Arthene McMerty): Tyler Craig, Caitlin Doiron, Will Andrea Yearbook Members of the Year: Katie Capstick-Purdy, Monica Bowser, Liam Osler Student Council Member of the Year: Ella Vermeir Outstanding Gr. 12 Musician Anna Dickey Outstanding Gr. 11 Musician Melanie O'Hara Outstanding Gr. 10 Musician Evan Forde Outstanding Jazz Musician Robert Purcell Most Points Award: Brett Glover Break Dance Award: Cameron Turnbull Female Rookie of the Year: Emily Piggott Male Rookie of the Year: Shivase Reddick Sportswoman of the Year: Helen Clement Sportsman of the Year: Brett Glover Female Athlete of the Year: Sophie Langille-Broderick Male Athlete of the Year: Adam Moore Neima Award: Cam Turnbull Page 4 Girls Hockey MVP: Shavonne Dobson Rookie: Emily Piggott Coaches: Kirsty Gilmore Cross Country Girls MIP: Beth MacNeil Boys MIP: Graham Tompkins Girls MVP: Emily Clarke Boys MVP: Jonah Doucette Girls Rookie: Natalie Walsh Boys Rookie: Alex Lingley Boys Hockey MVP (Don Koharski Award): Cam Turnbull Rookie: Billy Hartley Coaches (Danny Flynn Award): Andrew Ring Sportsmanship (Margaret Ross Award): Matt Taylor Girls Soccer MVP: Sophie Langille-Broderick Rookie: Claire Yorston Coaches: Helen Clement Cheerleading MVP: Nicole Jewers, Ashley Davies Rookie: Justin Trevail Coaches: Nicole Leggatt Boys Soccer MVP: Brett Glover Rookie: Ben Doucette & RJ Stevenson Peter Strong Award: Mark Barros Field Hockey MVP: Emily Piggott Rookie: Megan Smith MIP(Coaches Award): Tara Moriarty Football MVP: Donald Tabor & Josh Sears Rookie: Deshawn States MIP: Jordan Sampson Moose Mills Award: Adam Moore Badminton MVP: Angela Moores & Sophie Langille-Broderick Girls Volleyball MVP: Sophie Langille-Broderick & Kristin Boyd Rookie: Hannah Stegen MIP: Michelle McPherson Coaches Award: Olivia Aubrecht & Catherine Jones Boys Volleyball MVP: Connor Maessen Rookie: Logan King MIP: Peter Jennex Girls Basketball MVP: Madisen Jennex Rookie: Jane Miller & Dominique Monard MIP: Marissa Penney & Kate Costen Girls Bball “B” Team MVP: Meredith Patterson Rookie: Hannah Stegen MIP: Mallory Mills Boys Basketball MVP: Dorelle Parsons Rookie: Justin Beals MIP: Shondell Johnson Girls Rugby MVP: Shavonne Dobson & Katlyn Hubley Rookie: Laura MacNeil MIP: Mashelle Solei Coaches: Jessica MacNeil & Tanya Koveshnikova Boys Rugby MIP: Joel MacKenzie Rookie: Jacob Moore MVP: Adam Moore Track & Field Girls MVP: Emily Clarke Girls Rookie: Emily Phelan Boys MVP: Jonah Doucette Boys Rookie: Alex Lingley & Andre Peach Ski Team MVP Boys: Andrew Ring MVP Girls: Jillian McDermott Table Tennis MVP: Daniel Jacklyn Girls Softball MIP: Mallory Davis MVP: Katie Hillier Rookie: Emily Piggott Page 5 Spartan News, May - June 2010 Options and Opportunities (02 Program) We look forward to building on our O2 program next year. This has been a third year of 02 growth and development, but along with its many successes, we continue to experience some growth pains, some of which may be attributed to a lack of stability in staffing. As we forge ahead next year and with a better knowledge and vision of the program, we anticipate even greater successes with the program. We are making strides in our collaborative efforts and more team work is being encouraged to implement the vision and to maintain the integrity of the program. June was a busy month coordinating with the Junior High Schools and organizing 02 interviews for next year grade 10 class. Thanks to all students who completed the applications and to those who were selected for the interview process. The interviews were conducted by Dept. Head of Student Services, Ms. Trish McIntosh and Mr. Jeff Wambolt acting coordinator of the 02 program. It was reported that the interviews went very well and that the caliber of these potential students will help us to continue to strengthen and to raise the profile of the program. We still have a few more spots for incoming grade 10 students and if there are interested students, we invite them to contact the school. We also have a few spots in the grade 11 program and would certainly be interested in interviewing potential candidates. This program provides many opportunities for students to explore career options whether they are university bound or if they decide to pursue a career path through community college. DHS Music May was a busy month for the Music Students at Dartmouth High School. The Spring Concert took place on May 5th, with an open dress rehearsal for the school in the morning and the evening concert for parents and friends. The Grade 10 and 11/12 concert bands and Jazz Band played excellent programs—showing off a wide variety of styles and lots of great solo moments. The Small Ensembles and Trebled Youth provided even more variety, and moved quickly and smoothly on and off stage to keep the pace of the concert up-beat. The Boston trip on May 12 to 16 was a huge success. The itinerary was a busy one, so it was a jam-packed four days of travel, musical activities and sight-seeing. Our students acted as excellent ambassadors of our school. They played a wonderful concert in front of Faneuil Hall on the morning of May 14th, and a festival concert on Saturday morning, bringing home a Bronze trophy to Dartmouth High School. A big thank you to the many parents who helped with the fundraising for this trip, and especially to the steering committee: Gerald Glover, Christine Carter, Amber Nelson, Cynthia MacAulay, Stephanie Sealy, Pamela Hunter, Pam Burton, Lorraine Micallef and Anne Galbraith. Our last event of the year will involve playing for the DHS Graduation Ceremonies on June 28th. The “Grad Band”, a mix of 36 Grade 10 and 11 students have had six rehearsals so far, and are looking forward to marching in the graduating class in a couple of weeks. Become a Host Family, Help an International Student International Services at the HRSB is looking for warm and caring host families for International Students attending the Halifax Regional School Board schools. Hosting a student is an exciting adventure that enriches your family’s life and brings a world of new ideas and experiences right to your doorstep. Host Families are supported by a Homestay Coordinator and financial assistance is provided during the student’s stay ($525.00 tax free per month). Host families agree to provide a private bedroom and three balanced meals per day. They invite and encourage participation in family events and treat the international student as one of their own children. For more information please contact Marilyn Hurst at ([email protected]) 464-2000 ext 2548 or Dan Walsh ([email protected]) at 464-2000 ext 2547. ~Martine Adriaensen Facilitator, International Services, HRSB Spartan News, May - June 2010 Page 6 English as a Second Language The year is rapidly winding down at DHS and the ESL students have been busy embracing as much as possible before returning to their home countries to tell of their experiences. The middle of May saw each student prepare a traditional dish to bring to the first-ever International Festival at DHS. Not only did they prepare food, they also provided PowerPoint presentations, complete with authentic music and pictures from their homes. ESL students received a crash course in, “Our eyes are bigger than our bellies.” The students, with homecountry names and colourful national flags fixed to their name tags, sported smiles that burst with pride. There wasn’t much rest. The very next morning, the ESL class departed for a one-day tour of PEI. The tour included a ferry ride over, tours of: Founder’s Hall, PEI Legislature, The Confederation Chamber and Green Gables. Added to their English lexis were the likes of: Double-double, Spuds, Bud the Spud, Stompin Tom, Cows Ice Cream, Bright Red Mud, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Raspberry Cordial, Cavendish, Fiddleheads, Fixed Link, Mounties and many more. A majestic sunset treated the weary travelers as they crossed the Confederation Bridge. Cameras were feverishly busy as the sun sank into the glass-like ocean only to have the gasping silence broken by the swirl of the sirens when the Mounties pulled us over, midbridge. Only warnings were issued, but clarification was needed because the Mountie was not on a horse, but in a car. Everyone was home safely by 11:00pm that night, but before midnight, and thanks to Facebook, pictures of every aspect of the day’s adventures had reached Europe, Asia and South America. Without much rest, that same Saturday, some of the class headed for Moncton and witnessed Magnetic Hill, Crystal Palace and a sensational wave at the Tidal Bore. Exhausting as it sounds, the ESL class, this past Friday, prepared and delivered 35 lunches (salad, garlic bread, Pasta Supreme, a Brazilian chocolate treat and a lobster tale). Hours later, the mess was cleaned up and planning began for the next adventure...a trip to Cape Breton on June 2224. More and new lexis will be explored, such as; Rita, Men of the Deep, Canso Causeway, Whitney Pier, Coal Miners, Louisburg, Alexander Graham Bell, Mira, The Cabot Trail, and how to pronounce Antigonish and Whycocomagh! As endless as it seems, the job of an ESL teacher has to be the most rewarding position in the HRSB. This year’s ESL class will have memories to cherish a lifetime. ~ Mr. E. Thorne Have a safe and happy summer!