Stonepark Intermediate School

Dear Parents and Guardians:

It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. On April 19, 2019, Josh Underhay, a French Immersion teacher at Birchwood Intermediate who formerly taught at Stonepark, and his son died as a result of a fatal canoeing accident. Josh was a passionate educator and is much loved by students and colleagues alike. This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school, especially for the Grade 9 students who had Josh as a teacher during his time with us.

There will be regular classes for students on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Counselling supports and additional Public Schools Branch staff will be available to assist Stonepark students and staff as we grieve and cope with this loss. We encourage you, as parents and guardians, to also feel free to use our resources. We have enclosed some information that may be useful to you in helping your child at home. Please refer to the following link for facts and tips related to grief:

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/addressing-grief

If you would like additional information or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact school personnel at 902-368-6085.

We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help you and your child as you need. Our deepest condolences are with Josh’s family and friends.

As a show of respect for Josh and his family, students and staff are asked to wear green to school on Tuesday April 23rd.

Funeral and visitation information is not available at this time.

Sincerely,

Stonepark Administration

Band:
There will be a Jazz Band rehearsal today from 12:35-1:15

Band Camp forms:
The Intermediate and Senior levels are now available in the band room and on the band blog. All grade 7, 8 and 9 band students are encouraged to attend. This year’s camp is being held here at Stonepark from August 19th-24th.

Lost & Found Table:
Please check the lost and found table incase any items belong to you.

STUDENT VOTE 2019:
In conjunction with the PEI Provincial election on Monday April 23rd. Stonepark will be participating in Student Vote 2019. This will allow you to cast your vote and then have the results compared to how the adults in District 11 vote.

A Call from the International Space Station:
The countdown is on!  We will be speaking with Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques in 8 days.  Did you know that the International Space Station flies 400 km above the Earth at a speed of 28 800 km/h, and takes just 90 minutes to make a complete circuit of Earth?  Astronauts working and living on the Station experience 16 sunrises and sunsets each day.  Make sure you get your consent forms in to be a part of this unique experience!

Battle Of The Bands:
We are looking for people interested in taking part in the Battle of the Bands. Come sign up in the library.

Gauss Math Practice:
Practice will happen in the cafeteria today for Grade 7s – Day 1 period 3. Please bring a pencil, eraser, calculator and loose leaf.

Sreenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age:
Parents are invited to attend the showing of the documentary, Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age this coming Wednesday April 24 at 6:30 at Queen Charlotte Intermediate gymnasium. The reviews of this documentary have been excellent and we believe those in attendance will learn a great deal about this topic. Here is a trailer for the movie – https://www.screenagersmovie.com/. Hope to see you there!

Fundraiser for Upcoming Easter Seals Tour:
Today (Thurday), we will have Ipod Day for Easter Seals – Students can pay a toonie to
their HR teacher and use their earbuds and  take their Ipod (or phone if that is where
they house their music) for the day and listen to music during non-instructional time.  HR
teachers will note on the daily tracking sheet the names of the students who paid
the toonie. We thank you in advance for your support with each of these initiatives.

Message from the Green Team:
April is Earth month…. A reminder to students and teachers that this month, the Green Team are collecting old cell phones and plastic shopping bags. You can put your cell phones in the box outside the office and your bags can be brought to your classroom for the Green Team rep or to the main office.

DPAP:
Grade 7’s  – please meet at the front door, as you will be going outside and not in the gym today.

Badminton:
It was a successful week of doubles and singles zone playdowns for our Stonepark Tigers.
The following students are moving on to the provincial singles Semi-finals, taking place on Tuesday April 30th:
At the bantam level, Luke Coughlin finished in 2nd place (silver) and will be playing at Kinkora Regional.
At the intermediate level, Molly Doyle and Spencer Gallant each finished in 1st place (Gold) in their respective divisions and will both be playing at SIS.
The following students are moving on to the provincial doubles Semi-finals:

At the bantam level, Katie Hughes and Kayla Batchilder finished in 2nd place (silver) and will be playing at Kinkora Regional.
At the intermediate level, Molly Doyle and Lindsey Drover finished 1st (Gold) and will be playing at SIS.
*There will be a full team practice on Tuesday April 23 from 3pm-4:30pm.  All provincial qualifiers and regular team members are invited to attend.

Softball:
Any girls interested in trying out for Stonepark’s softball team should sign up outside Mr. Dunn’s class (lower floor grade 8).  There will be an indoor practice the latter part of next week. Please listen to the announcements.

Stonepark Girls Flag Football:
Try outs will start today (Thursday April 18) 3:10 4:30, outside in the Bowl, dress for the weather.

Flag Football:
Stonepark Boys Flag Football Tryouts will be outside (dress appropriately)  after school (3:15 – 4:30) on the April 23, 24, & 25^th.

Band:
Grade 9 Band classes will be held in the science lab in House 7 today.
The band room will be open after school today from 3:00-4:15.  Please see Mrs. Peters today if you are planning to stay.
Jazz Band will be held tomorrow from 12:30-1:15 due to the holiday on Friday.

STUDENT VOTE 2019:
In conjunction with the PEI Provincial election on Monday April 23rd. Stonepark will be participating in Student Vote 2019. This will allow you to cast your vote and then have the results compared to how the adults in District 11 vote.

Conversation With An Astronaut:
Would you like to talk to an astronaut in space?  On April 26, David Saint-Jacques, a Canadian astronaut, will be speaking to Stonepark live from the International Space Station!  We are looking for 2 students who will have a conversation with him during the live event.

Looking For Volunteers:
The folks at Lucy Maud Montgomery are looking for volunteers to help them with a fundraiser they are doing here at Stonepark School. They need people to help set up on May 24th after school and lots of help on May 25th during the main event.  Please, find the sign up sheet in the library.

Battle Of The Bands:
We are looking for people interested in taking part in the Battle of the Bands. Come sign up in the library.

Gauss Math Practice:
Practice will happen in the cafeteria today for Grade 8s (Day 6) period 3, and for Grade 7s on Thursday – Day 1 period 3. Please bring a pencil, eraser, calculator and loose leaf.

Fundraisers for Easter Seals:
-This week, we will have two fundraisers for the upcoming Easter Seals tour.
At mornning break, ice cream bars will be sold in the lobby for $1 with all proceeds
going to the Easter Seals.
–On Thurday, we will have Ipod Day for Easter Seals – Students can pay a toonie to
their HR teacher and use their earbuds and  take their Ipod (or phone if that is where
they house their music) for the day and listen to music during non-instructional time.  HR
teachers will note on the daily tracking sheet the names of the students who paid
the toonie. We thank you in advance for your support with each of these initiatives.

Message from the Green Team:
April is Earth month…. A reminder to students and teachers that this month, the Green Team are collecting old cell phones and plastic shopping bags. You can put your cell phones in the box outside the office and your bags can be brought to your classroom for the Green Team rep or to the main office.

Stonepark Girls Flag Football:
Try outs will start Thursday April 18 3:10 4:30, outside in the Bowl, dress for the weather.

Badminton Doubles results from Monday:
Congratulations to all doubles teams for strong showings at the Bantam and Intermediate levels.
Moving on to provincial playdowns at the end of the month will be:
Mollie Doyle/Lindsey Drover – who finished first (gold) at the Grade 9 level
Katie Hughes/Kayla Batchilder – who finished second (silver) at the Grade 7/8 level.
Today (Wednesday) will be Day 2 of the Singles play downs.  Birchwood is hosting the grade 9 boys and girls zone semi-finals and finals.
Competing for the right to compete at the provincials at the end of the month will be:
Girls – Mollie Doyle
Boys – Spencer Gallant and Mikey Perry
Stonepark is hosting the grade 7/8 boys and girls zone semi-finals and finals. Competing for the right to compete at the provincials at the end of the month will be:
Boys – Luke Coughlin –
Start times at both locations will be 3:30pm, with all players to be on site for 3:00pm.

Flag Football:
Stonepark Boys Flag Football Tryouts will be outside (dress appropriately)  after school (3:15 – 4:30) on the April 23, 24, & 25^th.

Cafeteria:
Taco With Rice & Corn:  $5.50
Baked Potato Bar with Juice Box = $5.00

Lego:
Lego Club will meet in Mrs. Richards’ room today at lunch. All are welcome! Feel free to bring your lunch.

Coding Club:
The Coding Club will meet today at 12:20 in Mrs. Reynard’s room.

Conversation With An Astronaut:
Would you like to talk to an astronaut in space?  On April 26, David Saint-Jacques, a Canadian astronaut, will be speaking to Stonepark live from the International Space Station!  We are looking for 2 students who will have a conversation with him during the live event.

Looking For Volunteers:
The folks at Lucy Maud Montgomery are looking for volunteers to help them with a fundraiser they are doing here at Stonepark School. They need people to help set up on May 24th after school and lots of help on May 25th during the main event.  Please, find the sign up sheet in the library.

Battle Of The Bands:
We are looking for people interested in taking part in the Battle of the Bands. Come sign up in the library.

Gauss Math Practice:
Practice will happen in the cafeteria tomorrow (Wednesday) for Grade 8s Day 6 period 3, and for Grade 7s on Thursday – Day 1 period 3. Please bring a pencil, eraser, calculator and loose leaf.

Fundraisers for Easter Seals:
-This week, we will have two fundraisers for the upcoming Easter Seals tour.
On Wednesday at mornning break, ice cream bars will be sold in the lobby for $1 with all proceeds going to the Easter Seals.

-On Thurday, we will have Ipod Day for Easter Seals – Students can pay a toonie to their HR teacher and use their earbuds and  take their Ipod (or phone if that is where they house their music) for the day and listen to music during non-instructional time.  HR teachers will note on the daily tracking sheet the names of the students who paid the toonie. We thank you in advance for your support with each of these initiatives.

Message from the Green Team:
April is Earth month…. A reminder to students and teachers that this month, the Green Team are collecting old cell phones and plastic shopping bags. You can put your cell phones in the box outside the office and your bags can be brought to your classroom for the Green Team rep or to the main office.

Girls Get WISE Science Retreat:
Girls Retreat  (open to girls in grades 7-9 is taking place this year on Friday, May 3 (which is a meeting day for teachers), at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island. Online registration is $10 and is open until April 26.  This should be a good day, and for more information, please see this website: http://www.engineerspei.com/node/455.

Flag Football:
Stonepark Boys Flag Football Tryouts will be outside (dress appropriately)  after school (3:15 – 4:30) on the April 23, 24, & 25^th.

Badminton:
Good luck to all Zone Singles Badminton Players today!
Grade 7/8 Boys will be at Queen Charlotte
Grade 7/8 Girls will be here at Stonepark
Grade 9 Boys will be at East Wiltshire
Grade 9 Girls will be at Birchwood
Start times are 3:30pm, with all players to be on site by 3:00…let your period six teacher know that you will have to leave by 2:30 to get your taxis to your site.

Conversation With An Astronaut:
Would you like to talk to an astronaut in space?  On April 26, David Saint-Jacques, a Canadian astronaut, will be speaking to Stonepark live from the International Space Station!  We are looking for 2 students who will have a conversation with him during the live event.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique opportunity, come to a brief meeting at 10:30 (break) in Mrs. Reynard’s room (upstairs, Grade 9).

Looking For Volunteers:
The folks at Lucy Maud Montgomery are looking for volunteers to help them with a fundraiser they are doing here at Stonepark School. They need people to help set up on May 24th after school and lots of help on May 25th during the main event.  Please, find the sign up sheet in the library.

Battle Of The Bands:
We are looking for people interested in taking part in the Battle of the Bands. Come sign up in the library.

Gauss Math Practice:
Practice will happen in the cafeteria this week for Grade 8s on Wednesday – Day 6 period 3, and for Grade 7s on Thursday – Day 1 period 3. Please bring a pencil, eraser, calculator and loose leaf.

Band:
-Congratulations to the grade 7 band students on their excellent performance in
Summerside last Thursday during our provincial beginning band showcase. A huge
thank you to our parent chaperones Anna Demeo and Laurie Stavert, and our staff
chaperones Mrs. Poirier and Ms. Cheverie for all of their help throughout the day.
-A big thank you as well to all of the Stonepark staff members who came to hear the
grade 7’s play at 8:15 am on Thursday morning as we prepared for the concert! It
was  fun and helpful for the students to play for an audience, and we appreciate your
support.
-Grade 9 early morning band is canceled for tomorrow, Tuesday.  We will rehearse as
usual on Thursday, April 18th.
-There will be extra help in the band area on Wednesday from 3:00-4:15 p.m.

Fundraisers for Easter Seals:
This week, we will have two fundraisers for the upcoming Easter Seals tour.
On Wednesday at mornning break, ice cream bars will be sold in the lobby for $1 with all proceeds going to the Easter Seals.

On Thurday, we will have Ipod Day for Easter Seals – Students can pay a toonie to their HR teacher and use their earbuds and  take their Ipod (or phone if that is where they house their music) for the day and listen to music during non-instructional time.  HR teachers will note on the daily tracking sheet the names of the students who paid the toonie. We thank you in advance for your support with each of these initiatives.

Message from the Green Team:
April is Earth month…. A reminder to students and teachers that this month, the Green Team are collecting old cell phones and plastic shopping bags. You can put your cell phones in the box outside the office and your bags can be brought to your classroom for the Green Team rep or to the main office.

Girls Get WISE Science Retreat:
Girls Retreat  (open to girls in grades 7-9 is taking place this year on Friday, May 3 (which is a meeting day for teachers), at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island. Online registration is $10 and is open until April 26.  This should be a good day, and for more information, please see this website: http://www.engineerspei.com/node/455.

Industrial Arts:
There will be extra help given on both sides today at 12:15, please be on time.

Needlecraft Club:
Needlecraft club happens today in the library at 12:15.

Flag Football:
Stonepark Boys Flag Football Tryouts will be outside (dress appropriately)  after school (3:15 – 4:30) on the April 23, 24, & 25^th.

Badminton:
Good luck to all Zone Doubles Players today!
Grade 7/8 Boys will be at Queen Charlotte
Grade 7/8 Girls will be here at Stonepark
Grade 9 Boys will be at East Wiltshire
Grade 9 Girls will be at Birchwood
Start times are 3:30pm, with all players to be on site by 3:00…let your period six teacher know that you will have to leave a bit early to arrive at your site on time.
Any permission forms should be into Mr. Trainor, Mr. Rooney or Mr. Harkness ASAP!

Cafeteria:
Fries With The Works = $5.50
Fries, Chicken Nuggets & Juice Box = $5.00

Looking For Volunteers:
The folks at Lucy Maud Montgomery are looking for volunteers to help them with a fundraiser they are doing here at Stonepark School. They need people to help set up on May 24th after school and lots of help on May 25th during the main event.  Please, find the sign up sheet in the library.

Gauss Math Practice:
Grade 8s will practice next week on Day 6.

Message from the Green Team:
With April being Earth Month, the Green Team will be taking part in a few initiatives. The first one is the “Recycle My Cell” initiative – so teachers and students who have cellphones that are no longer of any use (even those with smashed screens), bring them in and place them in the box in the lobby. The phones will be sent away to be dismantled and all parts will be recycled. The second initiative is “The Plastic Bag Grab”. We have done this for the past few years which means a few thousand plastic bags have been removed from the landfills, and potentially the oceans. So bring in your plastic bags and the class rep on the Green Team will take care of them for you and make sure they get counted and recycled properly. Stay tuned for other “Green” things to do this month.

Girls Get WISE Science Retreat:
Girls Retreat  (open to girls in grades 7-9 is taking place this year on Friday, May 3 (which is a meeting day for teachers), at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island. Online registration is $10 and is open until April 26.  This should be a good day, and for more information, please see this website: http://www.engineerspei.com/node/455.

Cafeteria:
Lasagna With Garlic Bread = $5.50
Slice of Pizza Wedges = $5.00

Band:
There will be a Jazz Band rehearsal today during period 4
Grade 7’s will have early morning band tomorrow.  GRADE 9 EARLY AM BAND IS CANCELED!!
The grade 7’s will travel to Summerside tomorrow to perform in the provincial PEI Beginning Band Days Showcase.  Students will return to classes during period 6.  Details for students have been posted on the band blog.

Youth Empowerment Group – Math and Science:
For those interested in Math and Sciences there will be a group starting to:
1. Learn more about Math and Science
2. Help each other with homework,
3. Plan projects to help the community.
If you are interested, there will be an information meeting in the multipurpose room during reading period today or you can contact peijunioryouth@gmail.com for more information.

Gauss Math Practice:
Grade 8s will practice next week on Day 6.

Message from the Green Team:
With April being Earth Month, the Green Team will be taking part in a few initiatives. The first one is the “Recycle My Cell” initiative – so teachers and students who have cellphones that are no longer of any use (even those with smashed screens), bring them in and place them in the box in the lobby. The phones will be sent away to be dismantled and all parts will be recycled. The second initiative is “The Plastic Bag Grab”. We have done this for the past few years which means a few thousand plastic bags have been removed from the landfills, and potentially the oceans. So bring in your plastic bags and the class rep on the Green Team will take care of them for you and make sure they get counted and recycled properly. Stay tuned for other “Green” things to do this month.

Girls Get WISE Science Retreat:
Girls Retreat  (open to girls in grades 7-9 is taking place this year on Friday, May 3 (which is a meeting day for teachers), at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island. Online registration is $10 and is open until April 26.  This should be a good day, and for more information, please see this website: http://www.engineerspei.com/node/455.

Badminton:.
Today will be the final practice before next week’s zone meets on Monday April 15 and Tuesday April 16.
All boys on the final roster in 7/8/9 are encouraged to come today from 3:00pm-4:15pm.
This will be optional for any of the girls on the final roster who would like some final practices as well.

U16 Boys Flag Football:
Try Outs will continue today from 6:30-8:30 at Sherwood School

Hey, #PEI! @Astro_DavidS will be beaming into @stoneparkschool live from @Space_Station on April 26! Teacher Ms. Reynard won our #ExploringEarth contest for her school. Stay tuned for more info soon! https://t.co/fxXxCfAhK2. #DareToExplore

Photo: CSA/NASA pic.twitter.com/P1t3lCOnp9

— CanadianSpaceAgency (@csa_asc) April 9, 2019

Thank you, Mrs. Reynard!  You are out of this world!

(Can you find PEI in the photo???)

Cafeteria:
Pulled Pork on A Bun With Side of Chips = $5.00
Beef Taco With Rice & Corn = $5.50

Youth Empowerment Group – Math and Science:
For those interested in Math and Sciences there will be a group starting to:
1. Learn more about Math and Science
2. Help each other with homework,
3. Plan projects to help the community.
If you are interested, there will be an information meeting in the multipurpose room during reading period on Wednesday, April 10th (tomorrow) or you can contact peijunioryouth@gmail.com for more information.

Gauss Math Practice:
There will be a Gauss math practice today – Day 1 period 3 for Grade 7 students – Grade 8s will practice next week on Day 6.

School Newspaper:
The school newspaper will be meeting today during lunch hour – same time – same place – bring your lunch.

Message from the Green Team:
With April being Earth Month, the Green Team will be taking part in a few initiatives. The first one is the “Recycle My Cell” initiative – so teachers and students who have cellphones that are no longer of any use (even those with smashed screens), bring them in and place them in the box in the lobby. The phones will be sent away to be dismantled and all parts will be recycled. The second initiative is “The Plastic Bag Grab”. We have done this for the past few years which means a few thousand plastic bags have been removed from the landfills, and potentially the oceans. So bring in your plastic bags and the class rep on the Green Team will take care of them for you and make sure they get counted and recycled properly. Stay tuned for other “Green” things to do this month.

Girls Get WISE Science Retreat:
Girls Retreat  (open to girls in grades 7-9 is taking place this year on Friday, May 3 (which is a meeting day for teachers), at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island. Online registration is $10 and is open until April 26.  This should be a good day, and for more information, please see this website: http://www.engineerspei.com/node/455.

Badminton:
There will be a practice today – Tuesday from 3pm-4:15pm for Grade 7/8/9 girls in the gym.
There will be a practice tomorrow – Wednesday from 3pm-4:15pm for 7/8/9 boys in the gym.
Please note the earlier end times each day.
These will be the final practices before the Zone play downs, which happen on Monday April 15th (Doubles) and Tuesday April 16th (Singles).  All players on each roster (Boys/Girls) are encouraged to be there for these final practices.

U16 Boys Flag Football:
Try Outs will continue on Wednesday April 10th from 6:30-8:30 at Sherwood School

Cafeteria:
BBQ Pulled Pork on Bun with Rice & Corn = $5.50
Goulash With Caesar Salad = $5.00

Welcome:
Welcome Rachel Campbell, a pre-service teacher who will be doing her practicum until May 2^nd. with Nelson Valois. We wish her well in her assignment.

Gauss Math Practice:
There will be a Gauss math practice tomorrow – Day 1 period 3 for Grade 7 students – Grade 8s will practice next week on Day 6.

School Newspaper:
The school newspaper meeting has been postponed from today to tomorrow during lunch hour – same time – same place – bring your lunch.

Lego Club:
The club will meet at lunch today in Mrs. Richards’ room. All are welcome!

Message from the Green Team:
With April being Earth Month, the Green Team will be taking part in a few initiatives. The first one is the “Recycle My Cell” initiative – so teachers and students who have cellphones that are no longer of any use (even those with smashed screens), bring them in and place them in the box in the lobby. The phones will be sent away to be dismantled and all parts will be recycled. The second initiative is “The Plastic Bag Grab”. We have done this for the past few years which means a few thousand plastic bags have been removed from the landfills, and potentially the oceans. So bring in your plastic bags and the class rep on the Green Team will take care of them for you and make sure they get counted and recycled properly. Stay tuned for other “Green” things to do this month.

Girls Get WISE Science Retreat:
Girls Retreat  (open to girls in grades 7-9 is taking place this year on Friday, May 3 (which is a meeting day for teachers), at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island. Online registration is $10 and is open until April 26.  This should be a good day, and for more information, please see this website: http://www.engineerspei.com/node/455.

U16 Boys Flag Football:
Try Outs will continue today (Monday) and Wednesday April 10th from 6:30-8:30 at Sherwood School