Centre Wellington D.H.S.
905 Scotland St., Fergus, ON
Upcoming Events
November 17 - 21 - Grad
Photos
November 20 - Battle of the
Bands
December 1 - 12 - Angel Campaign
December 12 - Credit In Jeopardy Letters Go Home
December 12 - Co-op Breakfast/
Expo
December 12 - Semi Formal
December 15 - 19 - Jingle Campaign
December 15 - 19 - Holiday
Spirit Week
Dec. 22 - Jan. 4 - Winter Break
January 8 - Cocoa & Cram
January 13 - Grade 8 Parents
Night
--Guest Speaker-Children’s
Mental Health
January 15 - 16 - Grade 9 EQAO
Math Test
FINAL EXAMS AND
EVALUATIONS
Just an advance reminder that
final exams are from January
23rd - 29th, 2015. Culminating
activities will also be occurring in
classes throughout the month of
January. Please do not schedule vacations as these exams
are
COMPULSORY IN THIS
TIME BLOCK.
PD Days: Nov. 21, Jan. 30th
Teacher PLC days: Nov. 14,
28, Jan. 9
School Council Meetings:
Nov. 24, Jan. 26
Website: www.ugdsb.on.ca/cwdhs
November, 2014
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE:
Welcome to our November Newsletter!
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well.
This newsletter will be given in hard copy to all grade
9 students and made available online for all other
students and families. Each student will receive the Ontario Provincial Mid-Semester Report Card this week. Unlike the early progress
report in October which gave you a “snapshot” of your son’s or
daughter’s progress, this report includes specific grades, comments
and learning skills. In some cases, the teacher may not be able to
assign a mark for a particular subject. The comment in such a case
will reflect that the teacher was unable to assess a grade due to incomplete or missing assignments. Remember that the final grades
are based upon a student’s most consistent and most recent
achievement, so even if mid-semester marks are not as good as was
hoped for, there is still plenty of time to substantially improve before the end of the semester.
For success, regular attendance and participation in class are essential. The Vice Principals and our Student Success Team will be
meeting with students who are not attending regularly and in consultation with you, will be making decisions about future options.
We are taking a strong stand on attendance and punctuality this
year. We need your help and support to get students to class regularly and on-time.
It has been a busy start up here at CW, with multiple sports and
club activities for students to be involved in. Our teachers have
planned field trips and outdoor education activities. Our LINK
crew did a great job welcoming our Grade 9 students and helping
them become part of our community. We have held assemblies and
our Wake-Up Wellington program is providing a great breakfast to
hundreds of students on Wednesday mornings as well as lunch each
day. Any contributions to these programs can be dropped in the
donation box at lunch. Lunch cards providing 12 lunches for $10.00
are available to students from Chef DeBeyer and our CYC Kim
Sonnet.
School Council continues to meet the last Monday of each month
at 7:00 and has already done a successful Bottle Drive to raise money for our Arts and Athletics programs. All are welcome to attend
these meetings.
We at CW value input from our community. Please do not hesitate to call either a teacher directly or the administration with any
questions or feedback. Enjoy what remains of the Autumn.
Sincerely,
Beth Burns, Principal
Career pathways have been on the minds of CW Falcons. All students use myBlueprint to set goals, share reflections, choose postNEW STAFF
secondary paths and consider possible careers.
Grade 12 College and University application dates: Jan 14/15 UniCentre Wellington
versity application deadline (OUAC) Feb 1/15 College Equalis pleased to Welcome
consideration date (OCAS)
All students who are unsure about post-secondary pre-requisites
Bob Scott - Vice-Principal
Michael Chmatil - Math Dept. need to check the school’s webpage or consult the view book.
The last day for grade 12 students to drop a
Brett Girvin - Arts Dept.
course is Nov 19/14. After Nov 19, the course
Terri Slaven—English Dept.
and mark stay on the transcript with “W” for
withdraw.
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EXAMINATION AND SUMMATIVE EVALUATION SCHEDULE
JANUARY 2015
Once again, Centre Wellington has created its examination and summative evaluation schedule using
“block scheduling.” This method helps to alleviate a number of challenges during the examination and
summative schedule. For students, there are no conflicts between exams or summative evaluations
and they can expect to write only one examination per day. For teachers, the collection of materials
and providing support for their students becomes easier. Please do not book family trips and/or vacations during this period of time. Friday, January 30th, is a P.A. Day. The first day of Semester 2 is
Monday, February 2nd, 2015.
Day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Date
Jan. 23/15
Jan. 26/15
Jan. 27/15
Jan. 28/15
Jan. 29/15
a.m.
Period 1
Classes…
examinations/ summative evaluations to be
written in
regular classrooms
Period 2
Classes…
examinations/ summative evaluations to be
written in
regular classrooms
Period 3
Classes…
examinations/ summative evaluations to be
written in
regular classrooms
Period 4
Classes…
examinations/ summative evaluations to be
written in
regular classrooms
CO-OP course summative evaluations/
French oral evaluations/ students with
extenuating circumstances
p.m.
Study/ Examination and
summative
evaluation
preparation
Study/ Examination and
summative
evaluation
preparation
Study/ Examination and
summative
evaluation
preparation
Study/ Exami- Final opportunity to
nation and
return course matesummative
rials
evaluation
preparation
Ever wonder
what happens in
the North Pole
during the days
leading up to
Christmas? North Pole Inc. explores
life in Santa’s workshop and the effects the latest technology have had
on the big guy. Santa becomes a
man obsessed with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and his overall publicity. He finds himself in a bit of a
mid-life crisis as his wife Mary and
his team of elves try to rein him
back in and return him to the Santa
we all know and love. This comic
depiction of life at the North Pole
will leave you smiling. It will appeal
to children of all ages but please
note that there is some adult humour and body piercing. Bring your
sense of humour and imagination to
witness a comical portrayal of Santa
2.0. Theatre Centre Wellington Presents North Pole Inc. which runs
from December 3rd-7th and starts
at 7pm. Tickets are available for
purchase at the door or in the main
office. Adults are $12.00, Students/
Seniors $10.00. Your admission
price includes a beverage and festive
treat! Hope to see you there!
ALL STUDENTS IN GRADE 10.
ONTARIO SECONDARY
SCHOOL LITERACY TEST
PRACTICE!
November 13/14. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET READY
FOR THE REAL TEST.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community Involvement Information Manuals for our Grade 9s have been distributed.
Students need to complete 40 hours of
community service in order to graduate! If
you have any questions please call the Guidance Office at 519843-2500 x 311.
Lost your pamphlet? Copies can be printed from http://
www.ugdsb.on.ca/cwdhs guidance or picked up in the Guidance
Department.
The 'Free Reading' program has changed at
Centre Wellington. Our students will now
read items of their choosing for twenty
minutes per day, Monday - Thursday. This year
students will read during period 1 on Mondays, period 2 on
Tuesdays, period 3 on Wednesdays, and period 4 on Thursdays.
Students have been reading fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels,
magazines and e-books downloaded on Overdrive. Overdrive
is accessible on the CWDHS library website. Ask your Falcon!
what they read today!
GRADE 9 MATH EQAO
“What leads to success in Mathematics?"
It is hoped that every student will arrive each
day well-rested and ready to learn.
It is hoped that every student will arrive each day prepared for
class by having worked on his or her homework.
It is hoped that every student will arrive every day with the
equipment needed to succeed: a notebook, pencil, eraser, textbook, and scientific calculator.
The E.Q.A.O. assessment of Grade 9 Mathematics will take
place January 15th & 16th, 2015.
The assessment takes place during regular class time.
Please try to avoid out of school appointments on these dates
so that your child can complete all components of the assessment. School and individual results will be available next fall.