HEADMISTRESS' LETTER - February 12, 2013

HEADMISTRESS'  LETTER
February 12, 2013

Dear Families and Faculty, 

Thank you for the positive feedback regarding the re-enrollment process. We sent the Re-Enrollment email invitation around 12:30 yesterday, by 12:40 a student was officially re-enrolled for 2013-14.  If you did not receive the information via email, please check your quarantine/spam folder, call school for assistance, or simply log into our website (shsh.ca) under the "parent" tab and it will take you to it. You have the option to re-enroll and pay online (credit card), or to download the contract for submission with a cheque or e-banking payment receipt. Please click Re-Enroll Now.

We are seeking student actors for a promotional video this Monday (2/18).  To limit disruptions, we want to film on a non-school day, so we need students at school to work with Egg Studios. This is a great learning opportunity for students (and free!).  If your child can participate from 8am-5pm (or some part there of), please contact Barb Martell (bmartell@shsh.ca or 422-4459).

ENGAGED ... that's our community!

Last night, we had a wonderful Art Show in the Elementary School; an age-appropriate vibe of sophistication prevailed as our young students described the creative process for their photography, pointillism, collages, drawings, and paintings. Boys and girls shared their artistic talents by singing and performing on the piano and trumpet.

The high school boys and girls whipped up a robust Winter Carnival last week (and adults enjoyed getting into singing acts and basketball games). We have boys in Quebec, Senior Boys and Girls Basketball playoffs in process, our Jr. High girls handily defeated GSH last night, and today a large group of high school girls celebrated a Spanish Fiesta complete with Salsa and Tango lessons.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday at our Annual Open House, and in the meantime, have a heart-warming Valentine's Day.

Stay dry in the midst of the cold soup outdoors!
Cheers, Sr. Wachter

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PRAYER CORNER
People have asked my thoughts on the Pope's decision to resign at the end of the month. For me, one significant benefit of his decision is that it will serve to humanize the institutional Church. Too often, the Pope is viewed as a super-human, holier than thou, or a status of beyond reach. Jesus was human, humble, and accessible to people.  By acknowledging his infirmity, he is bringing a welcome human dimension to the Papacy.

Today is Mardi Gras ... or, as I'm learning the popular Nova Scotia lingo ... Pancake Tuesday. Liturgically it is Shrove Tuesday, the eve of Ash Wednesday which begins the Lenten season. It is a time to stretch oneself spiritually, and the "doing of this" often manifests itself in a practice of adopting a commitment to either refrain from or to do something meaningful. I value relationships, so I am going to commit myself to writing a letter a day to a friend or family member who lives away .... well, as I told the older boys on Monday, I am not a perfectionist so I will seek to live up to my goal at least 36 of the 40 days of Lent.

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PARENTS' GUILD
The Parents' Guild is planning a Family Skate at the Oval on Sunday, February 17 @ 7pm. Remember, we do not have classes on Monday the 18th, but request your support with the filming!

The next Parents' Guild meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19 @ 7pm in the Parlour. All are welcome.

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CALENDAR

RE-ENROLL NOW (www.shsh.ca)
In the first 24 hours, 24 students have re-enrolled!

February, 2013
13   Ash Wednesday Services
14 Thursday, Happy Valentine's Day
14-15 Sr. Boys Basketball Regional Tourney
17 Sunday, Open House at 1pm, attendance required
18 Monday, No School, Open House Holiday
          School Video Production - all welcome - 8am-5pm
19 Tuesday, Ski Trip to Wentworth,
       Parents' Guild Meeting, 7pm - All Welcome
21 Thursday, Gr. 9 Students and Parents -
       Information Night to prepare for senior high school
23 Saturday, Scholarship Exam (Gr. 9 for Gr. 10)
       Jr. High Debate Provincials @ Middleton