Eric Graves Memorial Junior High School
MARCH, 2015 NEWSLETTER
School Email: egmjh@hrsb.ns.ca
School Website: www.egmjh.ednet.ns.ca
Principal’s Message
I think we are finally starting to come out of the “deep
freeze”! For those of you who drop off your children and
have seen the mess of our parking lot, I want to reassure
you that we are on the phone almost daily trying to get work
done or more sand spread etc. Hopefully the ice will start to
melt now and there will be a huge improvement after the
Break.
Just a reminder that second term will end on March 26th.
Students should be making sure all their work is up to date
and passed into their teachers. Work Recovery is still being
held every Wednesday afternoon for those students who
have late assignments etc.
Grade 10 Course Selection
Almost all of our grade 9 students have now completed their
course selection for next year. The next step is a
confirmation sheet will be printed off and sent home to be
approved and signed by parents. If you have any questions
please contact Mr. Ingram: pingram@hrsb.ns.ca
Grade 10 O2 Program
Those students who are interested in the O2 program need
to have their applications into Mr. Ingram by Thursday of
this week. Once those are processed, representatives from
Prince Andrew will set a date to come to the school and
interview the students.
Grade 9 Big Cove Trip
Most of our grade 9 students have brought in their
permission forms and deposit for Big Cove. Over the next
few weeks I will be sending out a notice for the second
payment. Please note that it is not too late to sign up to go to
Big Cove. Permission slips are on Ms. Forrest’s desk.
Between now and the end of the year there will be a lot of
information on registration, courses, orientations, school
trips, award ceremonies and grade 9 graduation. We will try
to post information on our Web Site as we become aware of
dates etc. Please call me or drop in if you have any
questions or concerns.
Phone: 435-8325
Safe Arrival: 435-8325
the next few weeks each class at Eric Graves will develop
their own fundraising project in a school challenge to come
up with unique and fun ways to raise money for this great
cause. The campaign is centered on raising money for the 5
Pillars of Development (education, water, health, income
and food security).
If you have questions about this campaign talk to our
student organizer Ryan Bowers or Mr. Ingram or check out
more information at: freethechildren.com/getinvolved/adopt-a-village/
World Knowledge Fair
Immediately after March Break students in grade 7
will start working on an exciting learning activity
in grade 7 Social Studies. This is similar to a science fair,
only the topics chosen will be issues that relate to Social
Studies and impact the world today.
Each student will be required to participate in this important
learning experience. Students will be given instructions, a list
of possible topics and templates during class. Most of the
work will be completed independently by the student at home.
The handouts and templates are also available via a link on
the grade 7 Social Studies section of Mr. Ingram’s website.
http://wtyw.weebly.com/global-knowledge-project.html
Students are allowed to choose partners or work
independently. Please talk to your child about the benefits and
pitfalls of working with others and the importance of choosing
the right partner if they wish to go that route. A date for
displaying their work will be decided by the students after
March Break. If you have questions please contact Mr.
Ingram.
Destination Imagination
Teams are gearing up for the DI tournament next month.
Just a reminder to parents that this will take place on
Saturday, March 28th at Auburn Drive and run from about
8:30 – 3:00 and students should be prepared to stay the
entire day.
Students of the Month
I wish you all a great March Break.
Karen Dale
Principal
Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge
As part of National Engineering Month, Eric Graves Junior
High School will, once again, be competing in the 10th
Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition. The competition
will take place at the new Halifax Central Library, Spring
Garden Road, on Saturday, March 28th. Eric Graves
students have had great success in the past. Everyone is
welcome and encouraged to participate. All those interested
in participating will be provided with full competition
details.
Free the Children - Adopt a Village
As a result of a student initiative, Eric Graves Junior High
School has entered a new campaign with Free the Children.
“Adopt a Village” works with people in developing
countries to help them to become more self-sustaining. Over
Congratulations to the students listed below whom have
been chosen as the Student of the Month for the month of
February, 2015. These students are chosen by their teachers
as having made an outstanding positive contribution to the
environment of the school and making that extra effort in
their classroom. Each student receives a certificate as
recognition of their achievement, and a small prize. Each
student’s picture is taken and displayed on our “Student of
the Month” showcase.
701
702
Jenna Lewis
Hunter Pack
801
802
Jenna Robinson
Mark McCoy
901
902
Daizy Saoud
Emma Bannister
Hannah Lewis
Top Tiger Program
The Top Tiger Program was started 3 years ago as a way to
recognize positive behaviour and contributions to the school
by our students. Each week teachers nominate students who
they feel are deserving of this recognition.
Our Recent Top Tigers:
Feb. 9 – Feb. 13 Tyler Hollett
Feb. 16 – Feb. 20 Justin Ward
Feb. 23 – Feb. 27 Mitchell Letto
Mar. 2 – Mar. 6 Calvin Sharp
Congratulations!!!!
Tigers’ Tails Athletics News
Grade 7 Badminton
Congratulations to the grade 7 Badminton Team for
winning the overall tournament yesterday held at
Bicentennial – We Rocked it!!
Women’s Singles
Colby Arnold
Men’s Singles
Zack Lyu
Xavier Fitzgerald
Women’s Doubles
Kaitie Fitzgerald
Emma Goulden
Jill Robinson
Emma Hawes
Men’s Doubles
Logan Young
Lucas Jay
Hunter Pack
Michael Thomas-Kent
Mixed Doubles
Timmy Mann
Jayden Rose
Hannah Lewis
Dakota Morrisey
Junior Badminton
*Dartmouth Tournament @ BiHi/DHS 3:30-5:30
Wednesday, March 11th.
Women’s Singles
Nora Adham
Men’s Singles
Mark McCoy
Women’s Doubles
Chloe Arnold
Jenna Robinson
Men’s Doubles
Jon Parsons
Ethan Adams
Mixed Doubles
Colby Haggerty
Intermediate Badminton
*Dartmouth Tournament @ BiHi/DHS 3:30-5:30
Thursday, March 12th.
Women’s Singles
Leah Riehl
Men’s Singles
Jack McGovern
Women’s Doubles
Susan Davis
Felicity Butler-Randle
Men’s Doubles
Noah Campbell
Spencer Jacobi
Mixed Doubles
Josh Paquette
Elizabeth Leahy
Alternates
Shane Hartling
Lisa Leil
Important Dates to Remember
March 16 – 20 – March Break
March 27 – Assessment Day – No Students Present
March 28 – Popsicle Stick Bridge Challenge
April 2 – Grade 9 Graduation Photos
April 3 – Good Friday - No Classes
April 6 – Easter Monday - No Classes
April 13 – SAC Meeting