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Northeast Kings Education Centre 1816 Bains Road, Canning, Nova Scotia B0P 1H0 Phone: 582-2040 Fax: 582-2044 http://www.nkec.ednet.ns.ca Principal- Kevin Veinot

October 12th, 2012 We expect that we will never have to use them but we still must be prepared in case of that one exception.

Halloween can be a fun time of year when children get to dress up and visit neighbours looking for treats. It can also Mission Statement be a time of year when accidents happen. I caution you to Northeast Kings Education Centre believes in developing a learning keep your children safe and to know what they are doing environment that nurtures academic, physical, social and emotional Halloween Eve. Unfortunately, there can also be a lot of unnecessary growth. destruction. Please teach your children to be good citizens. Have fun! Principal’s Message The second busiest month of the school year has been Remembrance Day: Remembrance Day is just around the corner. Our Remembrance Day Assemblies will be completed. Upon reflecting, we have had a very th, successful start to the school year in both the High held on Friday, November 9 in the school gymnasium: School and the Middle School. We have 974 students High School – 1pm; Middle School – 2:15pm. Mrs. Dixon’s Drama 12 enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year which is 12 more class will take full responsibility for the production of these assemblies. than we projected last May. If you would like our newsletter to be sent We would love to have you attend one of these ceremonies. Please to you electronically, please contact us and give us your e-mail address. attend your community service on Remembrance Day. Have a great If you have given us your e-mail address on your child’s student October. Remain informed by using our website at: registration form that was to be passed in last month, then you will http://www.nkec.ednet.ns.ca or http://www.nkec.ca . automatically get a copy of our monthly newsletter. Kevin Veinot Our students seem to be well settled and are taking pride in our school Principal and their work. One of the greatest gifts a child can receive is a good education. It’s sad to see students and families who lose that MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS perspective. We will continue to do our best to make learning Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s), meaningful and to track attendance. We will also notify you when we It is difficult to believe that September has come and gone so quickly. see a concern. Please be sure that your child is attending school. September is a busy month for students and staff at Northeast Kings Education Centre. There have been many new experiences for our grade We have met with all of our students and discussed our six students as they enter our building for the first time. Middle level two school success plan goals. We have them posted Titans have done an exceptional job settling into school routines and throughout the school so everyone can be reminded of have demonstrated an awareness of NKEC Expectations for Success. th our focus for the school community. We want 100% of September 27 was the first Positive Participation Presentation (PPP) of all students and school community members to meet the 2012/2013 school year. During this time, homeroom student of the these goals and hope to exceed the 75% expectation. The goals are: month recipients were awarded. PPP time is also an opportunity to Goal 1: Student Achievement - By June 2013, 75% of students will honor student achievement, share individual talents and celebrate Titan show improvement in their problem-solving and critical thinking skills accomplishments. on multiple measures. Goal 2: School Performance - By June 2013, 75% of staff, students and parents will agree that NKEC provides a This past week, grade six students completed the Nova Scotia positive academic climate in which learning is a priority. Department of Education Elementary Literacy & Mathematics Assessment. This assessment measures student aptitude in areas of Our staff is focusing on four initiatives this year in supporting our reading, writing and mathematics. This assessment covers grade three, school goals. These initiatives are: administering a problem-solving four and five curriculum. The results provide important information assessment tool that we want all students to take by the end of this used to guide instruction in grade six, seven and eight. The result of this month, researching and presenting to staff the “best practices” that provincial assessment is communicated to students, teachers and promote student learning, giving technology workshops to staff on the parents/guardians once assessment data is available. new software applications that will better engage students and finally, we are discussing with staff having every student attempt one positive October is fire prevention month. Members of the Canning Fire th relationship with a staff member. We are very excited about these four Department will visit Northeast Kings Education Centre on October 27 initiatives and we have spent two professional development times to review fire safety information with grade six students. Middle Level already on these initiatives. Titans are supporting the Canning Fire Department through a penny drive fundraiser. Homerooms are collecting pennies daily for the month Each day at Northeast Kings we provide breakfast and a of October. Mrs. Roy and Middle School Ambassadors are collecting lunch for approximately 90 students. The cost for the and rolling pennies daily. The homeroom collecting the greatest number program is about $20,000.00 a school year along with of pennies wins a pizza party. food donations that we receive from our generous th community members! We are always looking for funding but what we Please remember that October 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm is student led are really looking for is sustainable funding for each year to take the conference time for middle level students. This is an excellent time to pressure off of our staff who is always trying to figure out what we can review curriculum with your child and get a glimpse as to how their do to get supplies or funds for the next month. We have had some school day looks. Student appointment times and information have been wonderful donations come in from our surrounding communities and distributed. we hope this will continue. It is so important that our students start their day with nutritious foods in their bellies because then they can be more Students and staff are very excited about the upcoming after school th rd th th st engaged in the learning process. program. Program dates are October 16 , 23 , 24 , 30 , 31 , November 6th & 7th. Free transportation is provided for students participating in the We have just had the unveiling of our GSA (Gay afterschool program. All students are encouraged to sign-up and be Straight Alliance) school logo and Mission statement, active. “We believe in equality” on October 11th. Our logo and Mission statement have turned GSAs heads all over the Keeping with Northeast Kings Education Centre Middle School province. It is a very well designed logo and well thought out Mission tradition, students will have an opportunity to participate in exploratory statement. It is so great to finally have our GSA up and operational. I activities this fall. The intent of this programming is to encourage am so proud of our students and how accepting they are of our diversity students to explore a new activity or interest. of students in our school. Northeast Kings Education Centre is truly a great place to grow and receive education. It has been a terrific start to the school year. I am impressed by the level of student focus as I travel from classroom to classroom. Students are We have completed two fire drills and one lock down working hard and demonstrating respectful behaviors. I encourage already. We can have our entire school population out parents and guardians to continue conversations with your child of the building in 118 seconds and it is amazing that regarding their school day experiences. As always, please keep in touch. we can take 974 students and almost 100 staff and have them all out of sight in a matter of seconds! Greg Fox These are mandatory events that we must practice in case we ever have Vice Principal Middle School to use them in the case of an emergency. Treaty Day – held annually on October 1st, celebrates the signing of Upcoming Presentations by Post Secondary Institutes at NKEC the 1752 Treaty of Friendship and Peace as well as marks the beginning All presentations are in the Library at 12 pm. of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. In 1986, Grand Chief of the - Huron University College at Western on Tuesday, Oct. 16th Mi’kmaq Nation, Donald Marshall Sr., invited all Mi’kmaw to “observe - Acadia University on Monday, Oct. 22nd October 1, 1986 and every year thereafter as Treaty Day to commemorate the unique and special relationship that exists between Upcoming Open Houses - to register or to find out more information, the culture and heritage for all citizens of Nova Scotia. Every year, please contact each institution. events are held in Halifax to celebrate and remind citizens of the - Dalhousie University – October 12th importance of the Treaty of 1752, including a parade, cultural - Acadia University – October 19th showcase, feast, and award ceremony. For a schedule of events, please - Mt. Allison University – October 19th visit the Tripartite Forum at: http://www.tripartiteforum.com/ - Mt. St. Vincent University – October 19th - University of Kings College – October 26th Mi’kmaq History Month – The Mi’kmaq are the founding people - St. Mary’s University – October 17th, November 17& 23 of Nova Scotia. Archeological evidence suggests our ancestors, prior to - Crandall University – November 17th European contact, have been living in and occupying what is today know as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland, Maine, and Other Information – Many schools are hosting Open Houses at this the Gaspe Bay Peninsula for close to 13,000 years. A culturally rich and time of year. Please check each institution’s website for the most vibrant civilization has developed and existed over this period. In order updated list. There are many schools that don’t have official Open to celebrate and share Mi’kmaq culture with all of Nova Scotia, in 1993 Houses but have tours all year long. Contact each school to make Premier John Savage and Mi’kmaq Grand Chief Ben Syliboy declared arrangements. the month of October Mi’kmaq History Month. Events and celebrations will be taking place across the province, and a schedule will be posted There is an upcoming Rotary Youth Exchange Presentation sponsored on the Office of Aboriginal Affairs website: by the Kentville Rotary Club on Friday, October 12th at 12 pm at http://www.gov.ns.ca/abor/office/what-we-do/public-education-and- NKEC. This program is available to students between grades 10-12 awareness/mikmaq-history/ . who are interested in going to another country for a year-long stay, allowing them to experience a completely different culture and (usually) SCENT-FREE SCHOOL - Please be reminded that Northeast language. Students interested in knowing more about this program are Kings is a scent-free school. There are several students and staff who asked to sign up for the presentation in Student Services. are allergic or sensitive to scents. We are asking for your cooperation in not wearing any scented products at Northeast Kings. Careers in the RCMP Upcoming Presentations – At a career presentation, you will hear about real-life experiences and you can NUT-SMART SCHOOL - We have a number of students and staff speak directly to a regular member about the selection process and in our school who have allergies to peanuts and other nuts. Exposure to training Depot Division. Attendance at a career presentation is the nuts for some can result in an extreme medical emergency. Please try to mandatory first step in the application process in Nova Scotia. To use alternatives to nuts when packing a lunch or snack for the day. register, call 1-877-RCMP-GRC (726-7472) or Email Thank you for your support. [email protected] -Oct. 17th, Nov. 28th & December 19th at 6 pm, RCMP Headquarters, 3139 Oxford St. GRAD PHOTOS – Attention all potential grads – The Lifetouch Graduation Portrait Specialist will be at Northeast Kings Education Concerned about what your future career choices are? The Centre from Monday, Oct. 29th to Tuesday, Nov. 6th. You can book your province has purchased license rights for a web-based career appointment in the Student Services office. Sign-up started on Oct. 11 th. exploration program called Career Cruising. It is a great tool to explore Be sure to have your portrait taken as these photos are for both the various career opportunities that match with your interests. You can yearbook and wall composite. Choose from one of three exciting find out about the educational requirements for each career and what session options. Platinum - $35; 20 proofs, 8 Traditional and 12 Casual, that career entails. It has endless information about career and schools Gold - $15; 12 proofs, 6 casual and 6 traditional, Silver - $5; 4 proofs, 1 in Canada and the USA. It can even help you build a resume. Check it Casual out at www.careercruising.com. Our school’s username is northeast and the password is kings. Payment for the sitting is made payable to Lifetouch Photography and is due at the time of your sitting. When you receive your proofs, you Nova Scotia Student Assistance Office (NS Student Loans) – will be given information regarding the various packages that are The Office has booked their presentation time at NKEC for Tuesday, available to purchase if you desire. For more information or questions, February 19th, 2012 at 12pm in the Library. Parents/Guardians are please visit lifetouch.ca/mygradphotos or see Mrs. Zwicker in Student invited to attend. You can follow NS Student Assistance on Facebook – Services. NS Student Assistance and on Twitter @nsstudentassist.

NEWS FROM STUDENT SERVICES We are so thrilled to announce NKEC’s musical production Any student interested in attending a University in the States must this year will be Grease! We are looking for poodle skirts, register for the SAT test on-line at www.collegeboard.com before November 1st. The test is written at Kings Edgehill in early December. leather jackets, spare building materials (especially castors and 2X4’s) so if you can lend, give or help source these Scholarships - Scholarship information is now available at Student items, it would be greatly appreciated! The show is set to open in April Services for the National-based Loran Scholarship (deadline Oct. 24th), – so practice singing along to all your Grease favorites. the TD Canada Trust (deadline Dec. 7th) and the Terry Fox (Feb. 1st). For scholarship information, please watch for a new section under the COMMUNITY NEWS school website under the heading of Student Services www.nkec.ca to be unveiled in November. Any student who is eligible to apply and Clothing Give Away – Friday, October 19th and Saturday, October would like to be considered as the Loran’s School’s Sponsored 20th from 9 am until 11:30 am at the Centreville Baptist Church. We candidate needs to drop off a completed application form to Student welcome all fall and winter clothing, footwear and bedding. Drop off at Services by October 10th. the church beginning Oct. 7th up to set up day of the 18th. For more info, Grade 12 Tour of St. Mary’s University – On November 16th, 30 contact Marilyn at 678-3939 or the church at 678-1946. grade 12’s from Northeast Kings will have an opportunity to travel to Bolland Driving Solutions – Support your Student Council with 3% of Halifax compliments of St. Mary’s University. They will be touring the your fees given back to the NKEC Music program. Visit our website for SMU campus and meeting with professors and admissions officers on more information at www.bollanddrivingsolutions.ca. their tour. It is a great opportunity to explore a Halifax University. Sign up is on a first come first serve basis in Student Services.

UNB Fredericton – will be hosting a “Parent/Student Night” at the Old O on October 24th at 7 pm. There will be “on the spot admissions”. Interested Grade 12’s and families are invited. October Portfolio Day – Any student considering submitting an application to 18 Middle School Student Led 6:30 – 8:00 pm NSCAD might want to attend the Portfolio Day on Saturday, October 17 Early Dismissal – 12:15 all school 13th. It is a valuable opportunity to bring your portfolio along to receive 24 High School Dance – 8:00 – 10:30 pm feedback before it needs to be submitted. Check out their website for 26 Provincial Conference Day – No school for students more information. 29 Grad Photos Oct. 29th – Nov. 6th November Discovery Dal – Our school has registered for the Discovery Day at 7 Middle School Dance 7 – 9 pm Dalhousie on Thursday, Nov. 1st, securing opportunities for a limited 9 Remembrance Day Assemblies number of grade 12’s interested in careers in medicine and health Newsletter goes home sciences to attend. There is no registration fee. If interested, please see Mrs. Hanneman immediately.