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A Retirement Celebration
Mr. Pat Henneberry is finishing the last chapter of his long and storied career with the Halifax Regional School Board at the end of this school year. The staff and students are sorry to see him leave but they are also glad that his long service will be rewarded with the retirement he deserves.
But what would a retirement be without a celebration of such a milestone? For all those interested in an evening of good company and good cheer, please see our retirement party page for details. See you there!
SHJH Calendar
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Dates highlighted orange have multiple entries to view.
Spring Photographs Friday, May 4th
On Friday, May 4th students will have the opportunity to have pictures taken again. Parents who would like these photographs should make sure their child gets their picture taken on May 4th. Interested students will be called to the cafeteria in the morning.
Power School Live!
Sackville Heights Junior High is excited to introduce parent and student access to our online attendance and teacher grading program, Power School (PS)!
Due to confidentiality issues and Halifax Regional School Board regulations, parents and guardians are required to pick up access codes in person from the school.
We are only permitted to give the set-up code to the parent(s) or guardian(s) who appear on our school registration forms as the legal guardian(s).
We realize this is inconvenient for many parents, but we ask that you understand as it is the best way for us to ensure the safety and security of information pertaining to our students. Their safety is our priority.
We welcome you to come by the school anytime between 8:30am and 3:30pm starting Monday, April 2nd to pick up your access information. We will also be able to distribute this information during our Parent-Teacher evening on April 25th.
How to get started:
Head to our dedicated Power School Page to find out more about the program and access the system after you have obtained your codes from the school. There will also be a permanent link to this page on the 'Parent' section of this website.Please Note: Term 2 grades are not visible on Parent Portal until April 12th, 2012.
You can find the full text of the telephone automated messages here should you wish to review the information provided. A permanent link to the automated messages page is provided in the parents section of the website.
Dress Code Reminder
for Students & Parents
Grade Seven Trip
The school staff reserves the right to address the issue of student clothing. Students will be asked to change clothing that is inappropriate in a school setting. The dress code applies to all Sackville Height Junior High events and activities. Narrow straps, muscle shirts, tops that expose the midriff or cleavage are not permitted, skirts and shorts must be a respectful length determined by school administration. Underwear may not be exposed by low fitting pants or shirts. Students are not permitted to wear outdoor clothing in class. Hats are permitted to be worn during non instructional time. Hoodies or any head garment that makes it difficult to determine the identity of the individual is not permitted.
It is important that the school environment be a comfortable place for all staff and students to work and learn so please consider the following;
- No Short Shorts
- No underwear visible such as bra straps, boxers or underwear.
- No spaghetti strap tank tops
- No bare stomach areas
- No see through shirts
- Rips in clothing should not expose any areas identified above.
We appreciate your support in helping us create a respectful educational environment at SHJH.
Grade Seven Trip Information: students have the opportunity to experience "A Night at the Museum" in Parsboro, NS.
Depending on their homeroom, the dates for the overnight trip are June 18 & 19th, or June 21st & 22nd. The cost per student is $90.00; this may be paid in full at any time prior to May 18th, or in installments due by the following dates:
- Currently - $40.00
- April 20 - $30.00
- May 18 - $20.00
No Scent is Good Sense!
Students and parents are reminded of the 'No Scents' policy at SHJH. There are people in the building who may experience breathing emergencies as a result of the various body sprays and perfumes used, and used too heavily. Make sure you consider their health before you apply any fragrance.
The February Newsletter is now available by clicking here and following the link in the sidebar.
Grade Seven Immunizations
Grade seven student immunizations are scheduled for March 1. Don't worry - they don't hurt much and only for a moment!
Oval Trip Rescheduled
Any students who did not previously sign up and would now like to attend may pick up permission forms from the office.
The new date for the grade eight and nine skating trip to the Oval is Friday, February 24th. Buses will leave at 9:15 am and will return for 12 noon. All students who have submitted bus fees and permission slips will not need to do so again.
Grade Nine Trip Auction & Itinerary Update
A meeting for the parents of those students going on the grade nine trip has been scheduled for Monday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m.
Two new notices about the auction fundraiser event and an updated itinerary can both be found on the grade nine trip section of the website.
Trip to the Oval & Grade 9 Trip Update
Parents of those grade nine students attending the grade nine trip should make sure to read the new fundraising letter posted.
Grade seven, eight and nine students will each have an opportunity to visit The Oval in February. Helmets are required, but The Oval does have some that can be loaned to skaters for the day. The grade seven skate date is February 2nd; permission slips should have been in by Friday the 27th of January. The grade eight date is February 13, and the grade nines will be going on February 24.
There is an information session planned at Millwood High School for the parents of grade nine students at SHJH. More information can be found by following the 'Parents' link above.
Student Showcase Night & Grade 9 Trip Update
Information from homeroom teachers will be arriving soon to indicate if their class is hosting Student Led Conferences or a drop-in showcase of student work. The showcase night is on Thursday, January 26th from 6pm until 7:30pm.
Also note that there is a letter to parents in the Grade Nine Trip section of the website which is an update for January.
Happy Holidays!
From all the staff at Sackville Heights Junior High, we hope you have a happy and safe holiday!
Classes resume on January 3rd.
Report Cards Sent Home
Students were given their report cards during the last period of the day on Wednesday. Report card envelopes should be signed and returned to homeroom teachers as soon as possible.In the sidebar of this page, parents' page & students page, there is now a link for yearbook orders. Paper forms are available from homeroom teachers as well.
Grade Nine Trip Update & Newsletter Released
The November newsletter is available now! Click here or follow the link in the sidebar on the 'Parents' section of the website.
You will also find several updated pieces of information for the Grade Nine Trip available online; please visit the appropriate page for more information.
Holiday Concert Tonight
There will be a concert tonight at SHJH presented by our school band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:00 p.m. start time. Admission is free!
Assessment Day - Monday, November 28th
Grade Nine Trip Meeting - November 30th
There will be no classes on Monday, November 28th, for an assessment day.
A meeting for the grade nine trip has been scheduled for November 30th at 6 p.m. at SHJH.
Assessment Day - Monday, November 28th
There will be no classes on Monday, November 28th, for an assessment day.
Anti-bullying Week, Nov 14-18
During the week, students will be talking about the negative impact of bullying. This Friday, students are encouraged to wear pink in support of this worthwhile cause.
Professional Development November 14th
There will be no classes held on November 14th as teachers have a professional development day.
RCMP Presentation
On Tuesday, November 8th, representatives from the RCMP will be presenting on the topics of internet safety, cyberbullying and monitoring computer access in the home. The presentation will take place in the SHJH Cafeteria beginning at 5:15 p.m.
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Newsletter, Information Session for Parents @ Millwood
The October newsletter is available now! Click here or follow the link in the sidebar on the 'Parents' section of the website.
Visit the Parents' Page for more information about an information session (Tune in to Teens) being held at Millwood High School. You may also use this direct link to the details.
Newsletter, Retakes & Grade 9 Trip
The September newsletter is available now! Click here or follow the link in the sidebar on the 'Parents' section of the website.
Parents should also note that retakes for school pictures are available on October 21st; if you did not have your photograph taken yet, please do not miss this retake day. The last day to submit orders for pictures already taken is October 7 - this Friday. Be sure to get your order forms in to your homeroom teachers by then.
There will be an information session for the grade nine trip on Thursday, October 6th at 6:00p.m. in the school cafeteria.
New Cyber-Bullying Information
Parents will find new information about bullying and cyber-bullying here. The new links are at the bottom of the sidebar on the left.
The link to the cyberbullying resources is also accessable from the sidebar in the Parent's section of this website.