Message from The Salvation Army:

2019 Coats For Kids Campaign Information Letter

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of successful Coats For Kids campaigns!

As in the past years we are hoping you will support this program by providing the following information in your September/October parent newsletters. We want to continue to make sure every child in school stays warm during our cold months.

Donations of children’s winter coats in good condition (zippers working, no tears on the outside or lining of coat) are needed as well as boots and other winter apparel. You can drop them off from Monday, September 16^th to Friday, September 27^th at the following locations or call our office and we will have them picked up. For every coat donated the donor will receive a $2 Tim Horton’s gift card.

Donation Locations:

The Salvation Army Church: 59 Ballantine Street, Cobourg - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am – 4pm

The Salvation Army CFS office Cobourg: 66 Swayne Street - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 1pm

The Salvation Army CSS office Port Hope: 100 Peter Street – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 1pm

Northumberland United Way: 62 Swayne Street, Cobourg – Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Canadian Tire Associate Store: 1125 Elgin Street W., Cobourg – Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm

We Fix U Cobourg: 727 William Street, Cobourg – Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

                                 125 Toronto Road, Port Hope – Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm

Beebe’s Boot Shop Ltd.: 33 King Street West, Cobourg – Monday – Friday 10am – 7pm, Sat., 9am - 6pm

Baker Cleaners: 12 Elgin Street East, Cobourg – Saturday ONLY 9am – 4pm

Port Hope Northumberland Community Health Centre: 100 Toronto Road, Port Hope

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:30am – 5pm

Wednesday, Thursday 7am – 7pm

We want to say Thank You for your continued support as we celebrate our 25^th year!!

Sincerely,

Lisa Graham

Coats for Kids Coordinator

Senior Spartans

SAC Meeting - TODAY

In the library, please be on time.

Elearning

Students have an orientation session on Friday period 2 in the library with Mr Timms.

Activity Fair

Tomorrow at lunch in the main foyer. Sign up for your favourite club or teams. Cross country, basketball, soccer, badminton, interact, dance, craft club, ski club and much more. Let’s Go Spartains, Let’s get involved.

Students with First Period spare

Please pick up your timetable and other documents in the main office.

Senior Spartans

Golf Club Meeting

Friday at lunch in room 151.

Elearning

Students have an orientation session on Friday period 2 in the library with Mr Timms.

Activity Fair - TODAY

TODAY at lunch in the main foyer. Sign up for your favourite club or teams. Cross country, basketball, soccer, badminton, interact, dance, craft club, ski club and much more. Let’s Go Spartans, Let’s get involved.

Need Community Hours

If you are interested in earning some community involvement hours, there is an opportunity at the upcoming Cultivate Festival in Port Hope which runs from September 20 – 22.

If you are interested, please see Mr MacDonald before Wednesday of next week.

Senior Spartans

Golf Club Meeting - TODAY

At lunch in room 151.

Elearning - TODAY

Students have an orientation session period 2 in the library with Mr Timms. If you miss this, please see Mr Timms in 206 later in the day.

GSA - TODAY

Room 221. Can those interested in forming a GSA please meet in room 221 for a brief meeting at the beginning of lunch today.

Any students interested in painting a mural for Terry Fox Walk?

We are painting on Monday and Tuesday next week after school. You may participate in getting some community hours in!!

Dance Team, Dance Team

Those students who have signed up to be part of the dance team. Ya!! We are meeting in the Art room, Mrs Papp’s room on Monday, September 9^th at lunch for a brief meeting. See you all there!!

Need Community Hours

If you are interested in earning some community involvement hours, there is an opportunity at the upcoming Cultivate Festival in Port Hope which runs from September 20 – 22.

If you are interested, please see Mr MacDonald before Wednesday of next week.

Our late bus route will begin running from the front of the school for PHHS/Hawkins students.   It will begin next Wed, Sep 11^th/19 at 4:30 p.m.  Please see the attached document for the route information. 

Picture Day

Picture Day is Thursday, September 12^th.  Extra order forms are available in the office.

Terry Fox Walk

Any students interested in helping out to paint a “Terry Fox Walk Banner” we are painting today and tomorrow after school.  Please come out for a good cause, and you may achieve community service hours!

Dance Team

Dance Team Members – Those who have signed up for the dance team we are having a brief meeting today at lunch in the Art Room, Room 150, Mrs. Papp’s Room!

Cross Country

All students planning on joining the Spartans Cross Country team this year should come to the first practice after school today.  Meet Ms. Wallace in the main foyer dressed and ready to run at 2:40 p.m.  Please remember your signed permission form and water bottle.  See you there!

Community Hours

If you’re interested in earning some community involvement hours, there is an opportunity at the upcoming Cultivate Festival in Port Hope which runs from September 20-22.  If you are interested, please see Mr. Macdonald before Wednesday, of next week.

School Forms

Students with a Period 1 spare, please pick up your picture day order forms and school calendar from the office.

Boys Volleyball

Any grade 9 or 10 boys wishing to play volleyball this year please come to an important meeting today at the beginning of lunch in the North Gym/Small Gym.  Be on time.  Very, Very Important you attend.

Girls Basketball

Any girls interested in playing the Basketball team this year please come to the North/Small gym at the beginning of lunch.  Very, very important you attend this meeting.

Spartan Clothing

Spartan Clothing orders are due to Mrs. Watson by the end of the month, September 27^th.  Order forms are in the main office.

Picture Day

Picture Day is Thursday, September 12^th.  Extra order forms are available in the office.

Terry Fox Walk

Any students interested in painting the Terry Fox Mural…we are painting today after school in the art room.  You may achieve community service hours!

Dance Team

Dance Team Members – We are practicing after school in the Drama Room.

Ultimate Frisbee

All students interested in playing Ultimate Frisbee this Fall please attend a mandatory meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Room 105.

Boys Soccer

Boys soccer tryouts begin this Thursday after school on the main field.

SAC Members

SAC members we are meeting in the library at lunch today to fulfill our Terry Fox walk responsibilities.

Late Bus

Our late bus route will be starting this Wednesday, September 11^th.  For more information check EDSBY or stop by the office.

Boys Volleyball

Grade 9 and 10 Boys interested in playing Volleyball this year and missed the meeting yesterday please see Mrs. Watson today.

Girls Basketball

Girls interested in playing basketball there will be a practice Thursday after school in the main gym.

Arts and Crafts Club

Arts and Crafts club first meeting of the year is this Thursday at lunch in the Library.  All are welcome.

WE Day Event

Do you care about social change?  See Mrs. Harnden in Room 221 to attend the WE Day Event next Thursday, September 19^th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.  Take action and be a social change makers.

GSA Meeting

GSA meetings Thursday at lunch in Room 105.  Bring your lunch and work on the PHHS Pride banner for the upcoming Peterborough Pride Parade. 

Volunteer Hours

Earn Volunteer hours at the fall fair.  For more information and who to contact check out EDSBY or the office window.

STOP

STOP will meet today at lunch in the Library.

School Forms

Students with a Period 1 spare, please pick up your picture day order forms and school calendar from the office.

Spartan Clothing

Spartan Clothing orders are due to Mrs. Watson by the end of the month, September 27^th.  Order forms are in the main office.

Senior Spartans

Our late bus starts TODAY

For more information check Edsby or stop by the office.

Picture Day is TOMORROW

Extra order forms are available in the office.

Students with period 1 spares

Please pick up your picture day order forms and school calendar from the office.

Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts club first meeting of the year is this Thursday at lunch in the library. All are welcome.

GSA

Check out the GSA gathering in room 105 on Thursday at lunch. The group is working on a banner for an upcoming Pride Parade in Peterborough.

Do you care about social change?

See Mrs Harnden in room 221 to attend the WE DAY event next Thursday, September 19^th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Take action and be a social change maker.

Any students interested in helping out with the Terry Fox Banner? TODAY

We are working on the banner in the art room – after school TODAY. You may receive community hours.

Boys Soccer

Practice tomorrow Thursday after school.

Need Community Hours

If you are interested in earning some community involvement hours, there is an opportunity at the upcoming Cultivate Festival in Port Hope which runs from September 20 – 22.

If you are interested, please see Mr MacDonald before Wednesday of next week.

Girls Basketball

There will be a girls basketball practice after school today in the main gym.

Student Forms

A reminder to students to hand in your verification, computer, information and communication forms by tomorrow, Friday, September 13^th.

GSA

Check out the GSA gathering in Room 105 on Thursdays at lunch.  The group is working on a banner for an upcoming Price Parade in Peterborough.

Yearbooks

There are some yearbooks from last year available for purchase.  The cost of the yearbook is $40.  Please see Mrs. LeVon in the office to get your copy today.

Lost and Found

Students please check the lost and found table outside the office.  Any unclaimed items after Friday, September 13^th will be donated. 

Volunteer Hours

The Port Hope Education Network is running a family fun fair on October 9^th from 4-6pm.  They are looking for volunteers to help set up, run carnival games and face paint.  Email Erin Elliott at elliotterin0@gmail.com for more information.

Interact Club

There will be an Interact meeting in the Library, Wednesday, September 18^th at 2:45pm.  All new and old members welcome. 

Youth Drop In

Youth Drop In for grades 7 to 12 starts this Tuesday, September 17^th at 2:45pm.  The Youth Drop in is located at the Community Health Centre at 99 Toronto Rd, across from Ganaraska Trail Public School.  Join us for games, crafts and cooking!  Hope to see you there!

Spartan Clothing

Spartan Clothing orders are due to Mrs. Watson by the end of the month, September 27^th.  Order forms are in the main office.

Port Hope Fall Fair

The Port Hope Fall Fair is looking for student volunteers!  Organizers are looking for students to help out in a number of areas such as:  Setup/Take Down, Gate monitors, helping with events.  If you are interested, please come to the main office for the contact number. 

Netherlands Trip

See Ms. Harden or Mr. Demill for more information about the France & Netherlands Trip. 

Team Sports

Boys Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee unfortunately will not be running this year due to not enough players for Volleyball and not enough girls for Ultimate.  Boys there is still time to try out for soccer. See Mr. Demill if you are interested.

Girls Basketball numbers are low but Ms. Laba and Ms. Aiello will be running a skills practice and arranging two exhibition games against Clarke High School for all girls who would like to continue Basketball for a few more weeks.

Student Forms

A reminder to students to hand in your verification, computer, information and communication forms are due today.

Yearbooks

There are some yearbooks from last year available for purchase.  The cost of the yearbook is $40.  Please see Mrs. LeVon in the office to get your copy today.

Lost and Found

Students please check the lost and found table outside the office.  Any unclaimed items after today will be donated. 

Volunteer Hours

The Port Hope Education Network is running a family fun fair on October 9^th from 4-6pm.  They are looking for volunteers to help set up, run carnival games and face paint.  Email Erin Elliott at elliotterin0@gmail.com for more information.

Interact Club

There will be an Interact meeting in the Library, Wednesday, September 18^th at 2:45pm.  All new and old members welcome. 

Youth Drop In

Youth Drop In for grades 7 to 12 starts this Tuesday, September 17^th at 2:45pm.  The Youth Drop in is located at the Community Health Centre at 99 Toronto Rd, across from Ganaraska Trail Public School.  Join us for games, crafts and cooking!  Hope to see you there!

Spartan Clothing

Spartan Clothing orders are due to Mrs. Watson by the end of the month, September 27^th.  Order forms are in the main office.

Senior Spartans

Interact Meeting

There will be an Interact meeting in the library Wednesday, September 18 at 2:45. All new and old members welcome.

Rugby

Girls interested in Sevens Rugby should meet Wednesday after school on the main field.

Boys Soccer

Practise/tryouts this Tuesday and Thursday on the main field after school.

Attention all Grade 11 and 12 Students

Thinking of University – Bishops University will be her on Wednesday in the library. Please sign up in the library if you are interested.

Yearbooks from Last year

There are some yearbooks from last year available for purchase. The cost of the yearbook is $40. Please see Mrs LeVon in the office to get your copy.

Girls basketball

Meeting today at lunch in room 201 to discuss a practice day. All girls welcome to attend.

The Port Hope Education Network – family fun fair

The Port Hope Education Network is running a family fun fair on October 9 from 4 to 6. They are looking for volunteers to help set up, run carnival games and face paint. This counts towards your community hours. Please check Edsby or with the office for contact information email Erin Elliott at elliotterin@gmail.com.

Youth Drop In for grades 7 to 12

Starts Tuesday September 17 at 2:45 pm. The youth group is located at the Community Health Centre at 99 Toronto Rd, across from Ganaraska Trails Public School. Join us for games, crafts and cooking! Hope to see you there!

Senior Spartans

Terry Fox Collection

Today’s collection for cancer research is 25 cents. We are thinking about Terry Fox over the next few weeks. Let’s do this!!

The gym is closed today

The gym is closed today at lunch and will re-open Wednesday at lunch.

Interact Meeting

There will be an Interact meeting in the library Wednesday, September 18 at 2:45. All new and old members welcome.

Rugby

Girls interested in Sevens Rugby should meet Wednesday after school on the main field.

Boys Soccer

Practise/tryouts tonight after school on the main field after school.

Attention all Grade 11 and 12 Students

Thinking of University – Bishops University will be her on Wednesday in the library. Please sign up in the library if you are interested.

Yearbooks from Last year

There are some yearbooks from last year available for purchase. The cost of the yearbook is $40. Please see Mrs LeVon in the office to get your copy.

The Port Hope Education Network – family fun fair

The Port Hope Education Network is running a family fun fair on October 9 from 4 to 6. They are looking for volunteers to help set up, run carnival games and face paint. This counts towards your community hours. Please check Edsby or with the office for contact information email Erin Elliott at elliotterin@gmail.com.

Do you love trying out new board games?

Well come on down to room 233 at lunch on Tuesday and Thursdays for board game club. Mr Logan and Mrs Farkas will provide the games. First game day is this Thursday. See you there!!