September’s Principal’s Message
To all members of our school community,
Welcome back to what is certainly going to be a very different school year. Now that we have a full week of classes under our belts I can say that I am starting to settle in to some of the new routines and I believe that many of our staff and students are feeling the same way. Many of the changes have had significant impacts on what our school day looks like and how our building functions. These changes are not all for the better and I recognize that the long classes, wearing masks, multiple lunches, etc. are difficult to adjust to. Unfortunately, these are all things that we must do under the current circumstances but I’ll be the first one to admit that I can’t wait until this is behind us!
I would like to say a huge thank you to our teachers and leadership team for making the return to school go as smoothly as possible. It has been difficult, but our staff are working hard to make sure that we are keeping our school community members safe. I truly believe that NRHS has gone above and beyond in how they have carefully planned for this school year and with how they are working to stay positive and interact positively with students as much as possible. We have always been about building relationships and these new circumstances make that more challenging, but I’m proud to see how our staff has come up with unique and interesting ways to make their students feel welcome and supported.
I would like to also say thank you to the students. I know this is not easy. So far, all of you have been amazing. Thank you for doing your best to meet school expectations and the expectations set by Public Health. You have been great to work with so far and I promise that we will continue to work hard at giving you the best school year possible.
One more thank you before I run out of characters that Marie has allotted me :) I also want to say thank you to the parents. Your support with the new policies and appreciation for the work our staff has put in has not gone unnoticed. It will take our entire community to get through this and I am grateful for everything you have done to help make it work. By doing things like talking to your student about wear-ing a mask, keeping them home when they are sick, supporting our teachers, etc., you have played, and will continue to play, a huge role in helping us get through this.
If you are not friends with Squawk NRHS on Facebook, I would recommend adding him as we post a lot of school information there. Our return to school plan has been posted there if you are inter-ested in reading it. Please feel free to reach out and contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns. My email is [email protected] Have a great month!
Matt O’Toole, Principal
Attendance / Late Reminder Just a reminder to please call into the Absence Line if your child is going to be absent or late. You can call 902-396-2750 and select option 1, or dial ext. 10651
School Photos
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no school pictures for the immediate future.
Nighthawk News June 2020 Northumberland Regional High School www.nrhs.ccrce.ca 104 Alma Road, Alma, NS B0K 2A0 Phone: 902-396-2750
Please Update Demographic Data
It is extremely important that all of your student’s information be kept up-to-date. If there is any change in phone numbers or address, please let the school know right away. You can call Marie at 902-396-2750, ext. 10652.
Signing Out
If a student is signing out, they should bring a note and show it to their teacher when it is time for them to leave. Then they would bring the note to the window outside the office, show the administra-tive assistant, and sign the sheet.
Important Dates for 2020-2021
September 2020 Monday, September 28—PD Day—No Classes October 2020 Monday, October 12—Thanksgiving—No Classes November 2020 Wednesday, November 11—Remembrance Day, - No Classes Friday, November 13—PD—a.m.; Parent-Teacher—Format TBA December 2020 Tuesday, December 22—Last Teaching Day Before Break Wednesday, December 23—Friday, January 1—Christmas Break January 2021 Monday, January 4—Classes Resume Friday, January 29—Assessment & Evaluation Day—No Classes for Secondary Schools Only February 2021 Monday, February 15—Heritage Day– No Classes Monday, January 22—PD Day—No Classes March 2021 Friday, March 12—Last Day Before March Break Monday, March 15—Friday, March 19—March Break April 2021 Friday, April 2—Good Friday, No Classes Monday, April 5—Easter Monday—No Classes Friday, April 9, PD—a.m.; Parent-Teacher - Format TBA May 2021 Monday, May 24—Victoria Day June 2021 Monday, June 28—Assessment & Evaluation—No Classes, Secondary Only Tuesday, June 29—Assessment & Evaluation—No Classes, Secondary Only Wednesday, June 30—Last Day of School
September’s Students’ Council Notes
Welcome back Nighthawks! We hope you’re healthy and excited to be back at NRHS because we are. With restrictions and guidelines gradually changing, we have to accommodate them when having events around the school. We are currently in discussion as to what that means to events that we would’ve previously have held. However different it may be getting into the school year, we can assure you it will be a fun year ahead! Caw! Ethan Mathias Students’ Council President
Bell Schedule
DOORS OPEN 8:35 CLASSES BEGIN 8:55 MORNING BREAKS 10:10—10:25 - Grade 9 Break 10:30—10:45—Upstairs Break 10:50—11:05—Downstairs Break LUNCH BREAKS 11:35—12:15—Grade 9 Lunch 12:15—12:55—Upstairs Lunch 12:55—1:35—Downstairs Lunch AFTERNOON BREAKS 1:40—1:50—Grade 9 Break 1:55—2:05—Upstairs Break 2:10—2:20—Downstairs Break DISMISSALS 3:00—Upstairs Dismissal 3:05—Downstairs Dismissal
West Pictou Schools Catering Society
Two Week Rotating Menu for High Schools—All Meals are $5.75 unless otherwise specified
Items Available Every Day
Sandwiches Snacks Baked Good 3.75—Egg 1.20—Yogurt 1.25—Muffins (Large) 4.85—Turkey 1.25—Large Apples .80—Cookies (Small) 3.75– Tuna 1.00—Small Apples 3.75—Lean Ham .25—Crackers (pkg. / 2) 4.50—Lean Ham & Cheese 1.10—Nutrigrain 3.70—Grilled Cheese 1.10—Oranges 1.10—Cheese and Crackers 1.10—Cheese Strings
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Thank you to the United Way for donating 15 backpacks to our
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CLASSES
Period 1—8:55—10:10
Period 2—10:10—11:35
Period 3—11:35—1:35
Period 4—1:35—3:05
Students enjoying the outdoor classroom areas around the NRHS property in the great weather (above
and below left).
New outdoor learning areas have been establish around the school’s property to assist with social dis-
tancing (above right and below).
Teachers’ Phone Extensions & Rooms 2020-2021 1126 Alcorn-Martin, Robyn 1040 Bonvie, Kim, WPSCS
2001 Ali, Mary Alice, Math Dep’t Head 1052 Borden, Summer, African NS Student Support Worker
1097 Aucoin, Lisa 0 Boudreau, Richard, Custodian
3002 Aucoin, Tom – 1137/1140/1142 0 / 2075 Caddell, Roger, Custodian (Daytime)
1005 Baillie, Carla, English Dep’t Head 0 Cameron, Charles, Custodian
1025 Beaton, Taylor 0 Cormier, Lori, Student Monitor
2022 / 1066 Berezowski, Karen 1044 Delorey, Jason, Schools Plus Program
1001 Bezanson, Sylvia 1070 Dorie, Jean Ann, Librarian
1050 Brown, Krista, Guidance 11 & 12 1052 Duff, Kaitlyn, First Nations Student Support Worker
1024 Cameron, Christina, IB Coordinator 1042 Dunn, Ann, School Psychologist
2007 Cameron, Samantha 1041 Fraser, Theresa, Schools Plus Program
2054 Campbell, Keir, Sci. Dep’t Head, St. Co. Ad. 1043 Gagnon, Dave Cst., Safety Resource Officer
2024 Chabassol, Rob 1077 Greene-Cosh, Amanda, Educational Assistant
1026 Chisholm-MacDonald, Kelly, Fr. Dep’t Head 1070 Hamper, Anna-Lee, Librarian
1002 Connell, Jill 1044 Hennick, Jillian, Schools Plus Program
2057 Duguay, Chris, Resource Teacher 1077 Johnson, Lindsay, Educational Assistant
1004 Fitt, Jackie, Athletic Director 1077 Lees, Katelyn, Educational Assistant
1138/3001/1140 Foley, Trevor, CEP Coor./Phys Ed Dep’t Head 2049 MacAulay, Jennifer, APSEA
2023/2060/1100 Fraser, Kyle 2049 MacDonald, Nicole, APSEA
2058 Frenette, Kim 2084 MacIntosh, Darlene, Educational Assistant
20780 Gagnon, Angela, Registrar 0 MacIntosh, Dave, Custodian
1077 Gladney, Sabrina 1077 MacKay, Shirley, Education Assistant
1023 / 1100 Grant, Jon (Shelley Atkinson) 10650/1057/0 MacLean, Margaret, Admin Assistant (8 – 4)
1057 Karen Green, Vice-Principal—Grade 9 1129 O’Brien, Cindy, Cafeteria
2025 Head, Chris 1129 O’Neil, Joyce, Cafeteria
2004 Hill, Jessica 20781 Pashos, Renee, ISS Educational Assistant
1084 Jennings, John 1077 Pearce, Belle, Educational Assistant
1101 / 1085 Little, Mandy St. Council Advisor 1129 Ross, Karen, Cafeteria
2005 Lochead, Mike 0 Smith, Robert, Custodian
1136 / 1135 MacDonald, Lori / Squawk’s Cafe 10440 Thompson, Jane, Health Nurse
1007 MacDonald, Savannah 0 Tree, Dana, Custodian
1083/1086/1087 MacKenzie, Dawn 10652 / 0 Vint, Marie, Admin Assistant (8 :30 – 3 :30)
1022 MacKenzie-Sharpe, Shawna, Resource 1077 Willett, Crystal, Educational Assistant
2056 MacKinnon, Wendy, Resource 0 Williams, Donna, Student Monitor
1027 MacNeil, Julie 1121 Justin Woods, IT Specialist
2003 MacNeil, Tracey
2053 Marks, Gillian Name of Area 2020-2021
1021 Mathieu, Christie 2049 APSEA Office – Jennifer McAulay,
1006 McDowell, Dan (Tara St. John) 1086 Food Lab
2002 Meyer, Sarah 1129 Cafeteria
2079 Morrison, Jim 2061 / 2064 Chemistry Labs
2040 Murray, Ruth Ann 1052 Community Office (Student Services)
2026 O’Sullivan, Mike, Social Studies Dep’t Head/OHS 2084 EA’s Room
1054 O’Toole, Matt, Principal—Grade 12 20781 In-School Suspension Room
2027 Patterson, Christine 1121 IT Support
2041 Penner, Tessa 1070 Library
1145 / 2076 Reade, Dennis 1071/1073 Library Offices
1051 Reid, Kathleen, Guidance 9 & 10 2075 Maintenance
1003 Rhodes, Donalda 1085 Phys Ed Classroom
1137/1142/1140 Todd, Colin 1044 Schools Plus Program
1055 Toner, Ryan, Vice-Principal—Grades 10 & 11 1068 Seminar Room
2043 Turner, Steve 1140 Shared Classrooom
1019 Walsh, Sheri Lee, Resource – 10, 11, 12 2044 Staff Room
2006 Whynott, Trevor, RT – 9, St. Ser. Dep’t Head 10651 Student Monitors 2051 Wolf, Alex 10653 Student Phone in Office
Support Staff Phone Extensions & Rooms 20-21 1044 Teen Health Centre/Schools Plus
1077 Baird, Mary, Education Assistant 1045 Teen Health Centre/Jane
10651 Bell, Karen, Admin Assist., Student Monitor 1041 TBA