WEEK AT A GLANCE
FRI. MAR. 12 – Non-instructional day: NO CLASSES
SUN. MAR. 14 – Time Change: Set Clocks Ahead
MON. MAR. 15 – Healthy Hunger: Subway
WED. MAR. 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
WED. MAR. 17 – Nakiska Ski Day (Gr. 7-9)
FRI. MAR. 19 – Nakiska Ski Day (Gr. 1-6)
FRI. MAR. 19 – Re-enrolment forms due
March 19 – Deadline
Return Re-enrollment Packages
Please return your Re-enrollment Package as soon as possible to secure your son’s spot for the 2021-22 school year. This will assist us in the planning we need to do for next year.
March 17 & 19 – Nakiska Ski Days
We will be leaving the school at 8:30 after check-in and returning by 3:30 in time for students to take the bus home.
Masks are MANDATORY on the ski hill, in the lines and inside. Nakiska’s policy is: no mask, no ski. It is suggested that one brings an extra mask to wear when the other one gets wet or snowy. Check out Nakiska’s website for other Know Before You Go information.
March 27 – April 11 – Spring Break – SCHOOL CLOSED
Passing the… Birthday Candle (Torch)
For the past year and a half, Grady H.’s drawing has graced the front of the birthday card which is given to every student on their birthday. It’s time for an updated look and Peter F. has stepped up with his artistic flare and provided us with a new drawing that will be integrated into the new birthday cards in the coming months. Thank you to Grady for the use of your image to this point and thanks to Peter for your willingness to share your talents with us.
Portfolio Leaderboard
The new Portfolio Leaderboard ranks North Point teams against other middle schools and high schools in our region. It is updated weekly on our Stock Market Game Resource Page. Take a virtual tour of all the Stock Market Game has to offer in lesson plans, functionality and impact on our students.
Student Perspective
Questions For Mr. Qureshi
by Riley Chapman
- What made you want to become a teacher?
“ I struggled a lot academically and was making a lot of bad decisions. I had some teachers that made a big impact on my life that inspired me to go into teaching.” - What’s your favourite superhero?
“ When I was a kid the Red Power ranger was my favourite superhero.” - Are you from Calgary?
“ No, I am from Niagara Falls Ontario.” - How did you find online school?
“ I felt frustrated for the students and parents because of all the challenges of learning online. I also missed out on things like action Fridays and interacting with our students. I also found it interesting to learning new skills for teaching online.” - What’s your favourite basketball team?
“ Toronto Raptors.” - If you could pick any other profession what would it be?
“ NBA sports broadcaster for sure!” - What is your favourite food?
“ Shawarma, or donair.” - Do you have any hobbies?
“ Basketball, fishing, and a lot of outdoor activities especially on the water.” - If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?
“ Istanbul turkey, or Malaysia.”
Stay tuned for my next article!
NAVIGATOR SQUAD POINTS
| MOUNTAINEERS ••• | AVIATORS ••• | MARINERS •••• | ASTRONAUTS |
| 972 | 1814 | 1554 | 2113 |
Contact Mr. Fagan to get your books counted.
FLOOR HOCKEY
Floor Hockey is well underway and is proving to be very popular with the boys. We have 4 teams of 5 in the Grade 3-5 group and 4 teams of 5 in our Grade 6/7 group for a total of 40 students participating. Floor Hockey will finish in a season-ending tournament with prizes and food for all our participants.
MORE SPORTS TO COME
March-April: Basketball 3 vs. 3
April-May: Badminton Singles & Doubles
May-June Soccer: 5 vs. 5
Tournaments will be held at the end of each month. Awards will be given at the following Townhall. There is a potential of off-site bookings for tournaments if COVID-19 restrictions will allow facilities to rent to the school.
