F e b ru a ry 20 21 O J S H N e w s let t e r

February 2021 OJSH Newsletter

Administrator’s Message by Mr Lobo

February brings Semester 2 to OJSH. We are halfway through the 2020/21 school year, which has been dominated by adapting to the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic .

We have successfully moved to a quarter system. Q3 =Quarter 3 and Q4=Quarter 4 Q3 runs from Feb 1-April 21, 2021. Sr high students have one morning class and one afternoon class. Q4 will run from April 22-the end of June . There have been working changes to the jr high afternoon classes for both Q3 and Q4

Once again the OJSH community has been very supportive of meeting the expectations of masking, hand washing (sanitizing) and reasonable social distancing , to ensure we manage to keep schools open for in person classes . NGPS school division has their RELAUNCH PLAN, which gives us guidance in meeting standards . This document is updated and posted on school and division websites . https://www.ngps.ca/download/287417

We are in a major Polar Vortex in early February. Please ensure students are dressed warmly for the weather here is division website for information if buses are running https://www.ngps.ca/about-us/news/post/to-run-or-not-to-run-school-bus-transportation-and-inclement-weather

--------------------------------------------------------

Important dates - February /March 2021

----------------------------------------------------------Provincial Government COVID -19 updates

These are the links for provincial government updates https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

Starting February 8, THE PATH FORWARD plans can be found here

https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

OJSH and NGPS staff reflect any appropriate operational changes in our NGPS relaunch plan.

Ph 780-967-2271 Fax: 780-967-2660 email [email protected]

website onowayhigh.ca Twitter : @ngpsohs facebook : Principal OJSH

Date Event

Monday February 15

NO SCHOOL FAMILY DAY

Wednesday February 24 Pink Shirt Day

Friday March 5 No School PD day

Thursday March11 Online PTI-3 5-8pm

Monday March 15/ Tuesday March 16

GRAD Photos

Tuesday March 23 Wednesday March 24

Gr 9 PARTY Program - Virtual online session

https://www.ngps.ca/download/287417

https://www.ngps.ca/about-us/news/post/to-run-or-not-to-run-school-bus-transportation-and-inclement-weather



https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx



mailto:[email protected]

https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/


----------------------------------------------------------

Cognitive Quests at OJSH

By Mrs. Villneff

During the second cycle of complementary courses in grade 8, students were able to learn about strategy in their “Cognitive Quests” course. The focus was on using a variety of strategies to win games and debates.

We had to conduct debates and games differently than we might at home due to covid protocols, but students seemed to enjoy themselves and learn plenty nonetheless!

Enjoy these pictures of students planning their arguments and rebuttals for debate, and playing in a Connect 4 tournament.

Planning for the affirmative side

Looking at facts and fallacies

Connect four seems like an easy game until

you start really thinking about it!!

Student participation in the complementary courses during the first semester was excellent. With the move to quarters for the last half of the year, grade eight students will now focus on core subjects until mid-April.

Grade eight students will be able to engage in complementary course cycles again in the fourth quarter of the year starting April 22.





--------------------------------------------

Kindness by Ms.Ferguson

February is the month of kindness, as with everyday of the year students should strive to be kind members of their community. Having this type of behavior through acts of generosity,consideration, and concern for others without expectation of praise is one of the easiest ways to show we care.

A bright and colorful bulletin board has been created in celebration of this month, and gives students several ideas of different ways to demonstrate random acts of kindness. ------------------------------------------------------

GRAD 2021 by Mr Lobo

All grad information is posted on the OJSH grad 2021 google classroom and on the school website https://www.onowayhigh.ca/parents/grad-information.Information is also shared on the daily announcements. Please see Ms Lind at the front desk if you don't have access to the Grad Google classroom.

Grad parents have been busy organizing the fundraisers. Please contact Lisa at this email [email protected]

The next big event is Grad Photos on March 15 and 16. Please see the google classroom or talk to Ms. Lind as we will have an online registration process directly with the photographer. The school has ordered caps and gowns that cost $25 , and can be paid on the school cash system. Students get to keep the cap and gown after photos , and will return on Friday June 25, 2021 for our Grad ceremony . -------------------------------------------------------

Text for Hope by Ms.Ferguson

An Alberta-based innovation, Text4Hope is an evidence-based tool that helps people identify and adjust the negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours a pandemic might be expected to provoke.Through a set of daily messages, people receive advice and encouragement helpful in developing healthy personal coping skills and resiliency.Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe.Community members simply subscribe to receive ongoing supportive content, and best of all this is absolutely free! For more information please feel free to check out their website;

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17019.aspx



https://www.onowayhigh.ca/parents/grad-information

https://www.onowayhigh.ca/parents/grad-information






Dear Traffic Safety Stakeholder: Our traffic safety focus for the month of February is Distracted Driving. Driving is one of the most complex tasks a person can do on a daily basis, as it involves operating a vehicle on the road while also paying attention to traffic signals, other drivers and road users, road conditions, and weather.

When a driver becomes distracted, their ability to carry out this task safely is compromised. Drivers should always make sure their eyes and mind are fully on the road the moment they get behind the wheel.

Distracted driving facts:

· Research shows that distracted driving plays a role in 20 to 30 percent of all collisions, and distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in collisions than attentive drivers.

· Some studies have shown that texting impairs driving more than alcohol or drugs.

· The penalty for distracted driving in Alberta is a $300 fine and three demerit points.

· Between September 1, 2011, when distracted driving legislation was introduced, and March 31, 2020, there were 208,176 convictions.

· 96 per cent of these convictions were for using a hand-held communication or electronic device while driving.

· Drivers can stay alert and attentive by following a few tips: putting their phones out of reach; keeping both hands on the wheel; programming GPS units, radio, or audio

systems before driving; and pulling over if needed.

----------------------------------------------------------

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SEM 1

by Mr. Eastman

Insulated and Winterized Dog House

Lathe work- making a lamp base





Restoring furniture

---------------------------------------------------------ART PROJECTS SEMESTER 1

This painting is also about colour scheme

choices. This is a statement piece about a fat cat and his mice underlings.





Communication Technologies

By Mrs. E. Radvanszky

Com. Tech students were thankful to return to in-class learning in January to finish their animation module. Students learned the basic fundamentals of animation principles and displayed their understanding of these principles in various mini animations. A student animation reel will be available to view on the school website.

Grade 9 students currently enrolled in options, are also trying their hand at animation. Students are learning how to use Adobe Flash to create multi-layered projects which incorporate moving elements on different plains. Students are also learning the importance of background design. Students are asked to create a stage for their final animation, and need to demonstrate their understanding of how characters interact with their surroundings.





COUNSELLING CORNER

Welcome to Semester 2 everyone! Unfortunately, it has not gotten off to a flying start but it is also not something that we are not used to here in North Central Alberta. There are a number of things coming up in the next couple of months that the counsellors would like to make students and parents aware of.

Between now and the coming of spring, there a few virtual events that our school community may benefit from:

- March 9 @ 7pm U of A “What is Engineering?” Virtual Event

- March 11 Discover Concordia Info Night

- April 16-17 1st ever virtual Inclusion Alberta Family Conference

We would also like to make our school community aware of some new developments that may assist our parents in the ever changing world of parenting. Positive Parenting Alberta has a new course available to help any parent improve their parenting skills with the Toddlers to Tweens program that deals with a large variety of issues about parenting and relationship building. We also would like to make families aware that Healthy Families Healthy Futures has a new website available for any family that feels they need or would like some support to help them deal with any family issues.

To draw our submission to a close, we would like to highlight some scholarships that are available to our graduating students, whose deadlines for application are approaching very soon. There are 3 National Indigenous Scholarships for Western University in London, Ont. available for any First Nations, Metis or Inuit students who may be applying to attend Western in the fall. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14, 2021 at midnight. We would also like to make parents and students aware that Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women is happy to announce the new LEAD Program to assist women and gender-diverse Albertans to pursue fulfilling careers. The program will provide more opportunities for under-represented Albertans to apply their talents in a wide range of pursuits – from science, technology and trades to the arts – helping to build the workforce of the future in Alberta. The deadline to apply for the LEAD Program is Feb. 21, 2021.

The Wrap around Department would like ask any parents or students interested in any or all of the above programs, events, and scholarships, to please contact us as soon as possible to get any information you require to contact the agencies, apply for scholarships or register for programs. We are always here to help.




Documents

F e b ru a ry 20 21 O J S H N e w s let t e r