Newsletter
September, 2015
We would like to welcome all students and staff to Sherwood Park Education Center. WE are excited and
we look forward to a great year in 2015-16 as we transition in Middle School Concept.
This is our first Middle School newsletter and all parents/guardians should feel welcomed to visit
or contact the school at any time. Join with us in contributing to your son/daughter’s success by
considering to coach, volunteer, take an active part in a committee, club, or group. Support in
these roles help our students’ energy and enthusiasm to grow toward achieving their potential
and having a great year. The following news items should provide you with a more full
understanding and awareness of what is ahead for your son/daughter in 2015-16
Staff Information
2015/2016
Principal - Bernadette MacNeil
Vice Principal - Neila Currie
Secretary – Shauna Nearing
Room
#
Home Room
Teacher
104
102
103
106
101
105
6A
6B
6C
6D
6E
one section gr. 6 math
Derrick MacCormick
Lisa Morrison
Lenore MacKinnon
Craig Moffatt
Amy MacDonald
Neila Currie
214
209
210
212
213
7A
7B
7C
7D
7E
Alice Francis
Brian Lawrence
Judy MacDonald
Irene Grezel
Lynn MacNeil
204
205
202
206
203
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
Cathy Field-Currie
Blaine Gallaway
Lynette MacNeil
Leanne MacIntyre
Shauna Moules
113
French
Lorenzo Dellorusso
107
207
108
253
240
240
214
145
142
Sewing Room
Cooking Room
Tech Room
Art
Music/Choir
Classroom Music/Guitar
Mi'kmaq
Phys. Ed.
Phys. Ed.
Amy MacDonald
Amy MacDonald
Derrick MacCormick
Elizabeth Lalonde (Jeff Wilson sub)
Keli Brewer
Fred Green
Alice Francis
Mervin Criss
Lynette MacNeil
211
201
109
200
208
215
114
112
111
110
233
Gr. 6/7 Resource
Gr. 7/8 Resource
Gr. 6 LD
Gr. 7/8 LD
Learning Centre
Learning Centre
Steps to Success
Schools Plus
Schools Plus Community Room
Jennifer MacDonald
Anna Mae Muise
Melissa Corbett
Leanne Astephen
Lanna MacLellan
Vince Young (Patrice Martin sub)
John John McCarthy
Lindsay Latham
Guidance
T.A.'s:
Valerie Brace
Joyce MacDonald
Rita MacGillivary
Kenny Pellerine
Rebecca Jackson (Christine MacLeod-Vint sub)
Leigh Jai Brown
Sharon MacDonald
Donna MacLeod
Paula Gardner
Library Technician – Pam Mouland
Ground Supervisors – Linda Howell & Brenda Donovan
Maintenance – Moe Farrell
Cleaners – Barbara Donovan, Brenda Kennedy, Jennifer Ross, Bernard Siller,
Delores Sullivan, Wendy LeBlanc
Cafeteria – Marty Kolonko, Joyce Evans
Police Liaison Officer – Sonya Spencer
Carol Lee Boutilier – Virtual Classroom
KEV Group
Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board is pleased to announce the launch of School Cash Online
for 15 schools starting November 24, 2014. With School Cash Online, parents have the convenient and
secure option of paying for school items using their credit card online, 24/7.
To access online payments, please enroll at https://cbv.schoolcashonline.com/; it takes less than 5
minutes. Registered parents can see their payment history, print receipts, and receive email notification
whenever new student fees are posted for their child.
School Cash Online will limit the amount of cash/checks handled in schools, reduce paperwork, and
result in more focused instructional time in the classroom. This new program will add improved
efficiency and transparency in school fee management, and aligns with the district’s commitment to
strengthening accounting practices. For more information and to register, please visit
https://cbv.schoolcashonline.com/
Book Donations
Thank you to Kim Googoo-MacDonald for spreading the word that Miss Lenore McKinnon's 6C and
6D classes needed novels for independent reading and literature circles. Thank you to Rebecca Anne
Scirocco for donating enough new novels for both Independent Reading and Literature Circles! We
appreciate your generosity and kindness! Also thank you to Margie Marr and her son, Eric Marr, for
donating novels to our classroom!
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT All parents/guardians are invited to Sherwood Park on
Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6:00 p.m. for Meet the Teacher. This will be held in the cafeteria.
SPEC RING OF HOPE Last year, SPEC raised a total of $2,000 in support of the Cape Breton
Regional Hospital’s Radiothon. This year, we would like to being the “Middle School” SPEC
fundraising effort with a Ring of Hope to Accelerate a Cure for Cancer. We dare the grade 6, 7, and 8
students of SPEC to create a Ring Of Hope that will stretch all the way around our Spectacular school.
We are going to build the biggest paper chain Cape Breon has ever seen!! Students can purchase a
paper chain for .25 cents per paper chain link or 5 for a loonie.
TECHNOLOGY
We are pleased to welcome Kim Deveaux of Brilliant Labs who is working with teachers on integrating
technology.
SPEC CAFETERIA MENU SEPT., 2015
Monday – Chicken burger $3.50 (Plate $4.50)
Ham and Swiss cheese wrap $3.50 (plate $4.50)
Tuesday – Taco lasagna $3.50 (plate $4.50)
Chicken quesadilla $3.50 (plate $4.50)
Wednesday – Italian lasagna $3.50 (plate $4.50)
Chicken wrap $3.50 (plate $4.50)
Thursday – Hamburger/cheeseburger $3.50 (plate $4.50)
Assorted quesadilla $3.50 (plate $4.50)
(steak, chicken, hamburg, pork)
Friday – Pizza (slice) $3.40 (plate $4.50)
Grilled ham & cheese sandwich $3.50 (plate $4.50)
*Plate includes rice, pasta or potato
Daily items:
Garden salad - $4.50
Pasta salad (spicy) - $3.00
Homestyle soup - $3.00
Sub sandwiches - $3.50
Sandwiches - $3.50
Desserts (cookies, puddings, jello) - $1.50
Water - $1.00
Small chocolate milk - $1.25
Large chocolate milk - $2.00
Milk - .40
Juice (apple, orange) - $1.00
Chips - $1.25
Fresh fruit - $1.00 - $1.25
*Napkins and plastic utensils are available to students when they purchase their lunch
All students and staff are encouraged to separate all waste material and use the bins located in the
cafeteria and throughout the school.
Homework Site and Parent Portal
http://swpark.ednet.ns.ca
Click on the homework link, select school to view current homework assignments.
Phone the school or have your son/daughter pick up your user name and password
for the parent portal to view current attendance and marks daily.
Grade 6 Provincial Assessment
Our grade 6 students will be writing Provincial Assessment tests in English and Math for 4 days
between the dates of September 29 and October 8.
Allergy Alert
This year we have a number of students and staff with allergies to peanuts. Students and staff, we ask
your utmost cooperation in preparing lunches that you bring to school. As well, we have several people
in our building with allergies to scented products; therefore, SPEC is a scent-sensitive school.
Student Fee
Student fees are due by Friday, October 30. The cost is $35.00/student (Grade 6 and 7) or
$45.00/student (Grade 8) - $70.00/family. Parents/guardians are encouraged to pay these fees using the
convenient option of School Cash Net Online which can be found on our home page.
Sport and Clubs
Our clubs and teams are beginning to form and students are encouraged to listen to the announcements.
Parents/Guardians are reminded that there is a $50. Sport fee to play on any team and these items are
available on School Cash Net for payment. A big thank you to Patsy Magliaro and Crystal MacLeod
who have stepped up to coach our Volleyball and Girls Soccer teams. Also, Devin Abbass has
volunteered to coach our boys soccer team.
Art and Anime club will be held on Wednesday and Thursday in the Art room from 11:35 – 12:05.
Everyone s welcome. Visit Mr. Wilson in the art room for details and to have any of your questions
answered. Also, art for grade 6 students will be on Day 1 at 12:05 in Mr. Wilsons Art Room. Thank
you Mr. Wilson for volunteering your lunch period to run these clubs.
Other Items
Phone/Address Changes—Please phone the school if there is any change to your address or phone
number. It is important that we are able to reach you in case of an emergency.
Boston Pizza—Boston Pizza has launched Operation Education which helps schools with
fundraising. For all the details, please read the letter attached and we look forward to your help
in this endeavour.
Late/Absent—Parents/guardians are asked to please phone the school at 563-7732 to let us
know if their child is going to be off or late for any reason. If your child is not here when
attendance is taken, they are marked absent.
Dates to remember
September 18 – Inservice Day (no school for students)
September 24 – SPEC Ring of Hope
September 28 – Picture Day