Eric Graves Memorial Junior High School
The Tiger Paw – January 2016
School Email: egmjh@hrsb.ns.ca
School Website: www.egmjh.ednet.ns.ca
Phone: 435-8325
Safe Arrival: 435-8325
Principal’s Message
As I move into my fifth month at EGMJH, I feel it is
important to reflect on the previous months and
acknowledge all the positive experiences I have seen.
EGMJH is a school where our staff are 100%
committed to the achievement of our students. This,
coupled with the wonderful support from home and the
community, has allowed our students to thrive in
academics, athletics, and personal growth. The climate
in this school is one where our students feel safe and
they care about each other. The positive way our
students treat other people is like nothing I have
experienced in any other learning environment.
School Dance
The dance was a great success and
a good time was had by all. We
were able to have some fun and collect donations for
Feed Nova Scotia at the same time! Special thanks to
Michael & Lesley Manuel for donating their time and
D.J. services to the school. You guys “rock”! (and
roll)
As our staff develops our Student Success Plan, you
can be assured, our focus will always be in the
unwavering belief that all our students can excel. Our
goals will allow us to develop a system where students
are supported and their learning needs will be met. I
look forward to the next five months and I encourage
you to contact me, should you have any suggestions on
how we can improve the learning experience for your
children. Your feedback is always welcome.
Girlspace
Sponsored by the YWCA, Girlspace is a lunchtime
program where all female students at EGMJH are
invited to come and learn about leadership skills, talk
about important issues and enjoy some free snacks!
Interested? Please contact Dee at
d.dooley@ywcahalifax.com , call (902) 423-6163 ext.
6257 or speak to Mr. Ingram.
Thank-you,
Scott Wadden
Principal
*Reminder - in case of a school cancellation, that we
are part of the “Prince Andrew Family of Schools”.
Yearbooks
The yearbooks each are on sale now! The
cost of the book is $35.00. Please see Ms.
Forrest in the office for orders and payment.
Peanut / Scent Sensitive School
Eric Graves is a peanut sensitive school. We have
students who are highly allergic to peanuts or foods
that contain peanuts. Please refrain from sending these
types of foods to school. Also please remember that
“spray products” such as AXE cologne are not to be
used at school.
Tiger Tutors
Math help! Tiger Tutors is an afterschool program
designed to have students helping students with Math.
This club is supervised by our very own Ms. Stirling,
and is open to grade 7 & 8 students. Please contact
Ms. Stirling for further details.
Quebec Trip
The grade 9 trip to Quebec has been booked for May
29th to June 2nd. Our “Loto Tree” Fundraiser was a
huge success and was won by community member
Susan Fewer. Thank you to the fundraising
committee and all who participated in this fantastic
event!
Unfortunately our bottle drive that was scheduled for
January is cancelled. The fundraising committee is
hoping to organize another event in February.
Lunch Orders
New order forms will be sent home the first week of
January with Pizza Fridays starting on January 8th,
Subway Mondays starting on January 11th and Pita
Wednesdays starting on January 13th.
Extended Child Studies
Ms. Constable and our Extended Child Studies class
have been creating a great relationship with our feeder
school Bel Ayr Elementary. Students have been
helping out weekly in various ways, including reading
with a grade 1 class, assisting with arts and crafts and
helping out at their annual gift day. EGMJH students
have been a great help and shown leadership while
meeting the outcomes for the child studies curriculum.
We look forward to growing this relationship and
enjoying these experiences as the year goes on.
Prince Andrew High School – Grade 10 Course
Selections
Staff from Prince Andrew will be here over the next
two months to give in class presentations to our grade
9 students on grade 10 course selection along with
information on the International Baccalaureate and O2
programs available at Prince Andrew High School.
Friday Jan 28th –Course Selection Overview
Wednesday Feb 3rd – IB Introduction
Friday Feb 5th- O2 Presentation
Tuesday Feb 16th – Math Course Selection
Friday March 4th – Course Selection Overview
All registration for courses will be done on-line. (More
information to follow on this process).
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the students listed below whom have
been chosen as the Student of the Month for the month of
December, 2015. These students are chosen by their
teachers as having made an outstanding positive
contribution to the environment of the school and
classroom. Each student receives a certificate as
recognition of their achievement.
Ian Gaudet 701
D.J. Sutton-Savage 702
Nick Highmore 801
Kennedy Bullen 802
Paige Colpitts 901
Rhys Grady 902
School Musical
We are excited to announce that under the guidance of Ms.
Mosher, we will be debuting our school's musical The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. During the
preparation for our show, we will be having two practices a
week: Monday from 3-4:30 p.m. and Thursday 3-4:30 p.m.
It is important that our actors and actresses come prepared
with a bottle of water and their scripts to each practice.
Please stay tuned for performance dates.
Tigers Athletics News
EGMJH Girls Basketball Team 2015-16
Nora Adham
Hannah Lewis
Taylor Awalt
Rhys Grady
Anika Thomas
Mickayah Beals
Chloe Arnold
Ashanti Izzard
Emily Parsons
Joyelle Colley
Colby Arnold
Sarah Richardson
Sam Collins
EGMJH Boys Basketball Team 2015-16
Dexter Sargent
Jonathan Parsons
Cameron MacLennan
Ethan Adams
Xavier Fitzgerald
Colby Haggerty
Ryan Parsons
Kyle Gouthro
Hugh MacLennan
Tim Mann
Cantrel Simmonds
Jahi Nkrumah
Jaden Myers
Ben King (AP)
Kaleb Burns (AP)
Nolan Greenlaw (AP)
Coaches: Mr. Scott Gouthro and Mr. Myers
Hockey Team
This team just refuses to quit! EGMJH earned big
playoff wins over Caledonia and Ross Road and our
playoffs continue. With a great mix of experience and
fresh young talent, our hockey tigers are working hard
and enjoying a great season! GO TIGERS!
List of Important Dates
January 13th – SAC Meeting
Feb 15th – Joseph Howe Day (School Closed)
March 14-18th MARCH BREAK
March 25th – Good Friday (School Closed)
March 28th – Easter Monday (School Closed)
April 1st – Assessment Day (No Classes)
April 14th – Professional Development (AM) and Parent /
Teacher (PM) (No Classes)