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Hammarskjold Highlights
March 2015
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome to our second school newsletter of the year. Since our last newsletter, we have
been busy with finishing semester 1 and the startup of semester 2. It is a pretty intense turnaround, but we have made it into semester 2 with some positive momentum. And now, March
break, which is March 16-20, is right around the corner.
At this time, much of the concentration of staff with grade 10 students is preparing them for
the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). The test will be written during the
morning of Thursday March 26, 2015. Only those students writing the OSSLT are required to
attend school in the morning. After a lunch break, periods 4 and 5 will run in the afternoon,
but they will be shortened to allow for a 3:00 dismissal to allow teachers to get ready for parent-teacher interviews that evening. (Please see the attached letter for more information).
Deeds not Words
Facta non Verba
On Thursday February 12, 2015, we held our Grade 8 Open House, which was very successful. Many students and parents attended the information session in the Lecture Theatre, and
then spent the rest of the evening touring the displays that were set up in the halls around the
office area and cafeteria. All departments and clubs and organizations within the school, including school council, and various community partners had displays set up and provided
information to all the students and parents. The staff and some students from our special
needs class offered popcorn and other refreshments to the attendees. I would like to extend
many thanks to all those staff and students who worked very hard to make this night a great
success.
Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held on the evening of Thursday March 26, 2015 from 4:00
– 7:30. Information about the event and forms to sign up for interviews will be distributed to
students on Monday March 23, 2015.
On Monday April 13, 2015 Hammarskjold High School will have its District Review. A number of administrators, program staff, Ministry of Education staff, and other representatives will
visit our classes, talk to students, and provide us with feedback based on what they observe
during their time here. This feedback will help inform our school improvement process.
There will be a System PD day on Friday April 24, 2015. We will be working with staff in the
morning on professional development activities concentrating on descriptive feedback, and in
the afternoon, staff will work in their professional learning communities, looking at ways to
meet the needs of learners in their classrooms.
Winter sports have almost wrapped up, and once again Hammarskjold athletes have done
themselves proud. Our student athletes were competitive in both boys basketball and girls
volleyball, wrestling, curling, and Nordic skiing. Congratulations to our girls curling team who
won the SSSAA championship, and one of our boys teams who was the runner up. At this
point some of our athletes are still competing.
The Hammarskjold family suffered a great loss with the recent passing of Don Sutherland.
Don was a teacher at Hammarskjold for many years, and upon his retirement continued to
coach many of our sports teams. This year Don was co-coach of our SSSAA champion senior varsity girls basketball team. Almost every game I attended in any sport, I was sure to see
Don there. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Don’s family. He will be deeply missed.
This school year is progressing very well and before we know it will quickly come to an end.
On behalf of Vice Principal Ms. Donna Flasza, and all of our staff I would like to thank you for
working with us to ensure all of our students have a safe, caring and enriching environment in
which to learn, grow, and develop into fine productive members of society. We look forward
to continue to ensure the remainder of this school year is safe, fulfilling and successful.
Charles Bishop, Principal
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SPRING IS COMING
Last year was our first full growing season with two new gardens that were planted
by the students at Hammarskjold High School. The new gardens were built in the
interior courtyard and also in front of the school by students in the Environmental
Science and Special Needs classes, with the help of the wonderful folks from
Roots to Harvest. The seating area for the garden for the front of the school was
built by students from our Construction Technology classes.
Our first season saw Foods , Science and Special Needs classes, and our fledgling garden club pull together to grow a variety of edibles and flowers. Roots to
Harvest helped with summer support, and our custodial and office staff kept a
careful watch as the kale, sunflowers, squash and nasturtiums took over in the
front, and delicious beets, potatoes and beans grew in the courtyard. The season
ended with harvest soups and kale chips shared with the school – mm delicious!
Now that the days are getting longer thoughts are turning to planning for this
year’s gardens. Listen for announcements for the garden club and signs of planning in the Science, Foods and Special Needs classes. Let’s Get Growing!
ROOTS TO HARVEST
We know that young people have good taste - Farm
to Caf proves this again and again. Roots to Harvest,
in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health
Unit and Lakehead Public Schools, facilitates the
Farm to Cafeteria Thunder Bay initiative with the
Lakehead Public School Board cafeterias.
Bringing together community organizations, producers, distributors, decision makers, teachers, students,
chefs and good food, Farm to Caf Thunder Bay aims
to produce local, tasteful, healthy and fresh meals to
high school students.
Nutritious lunch available for $5.00
March - Beef Stew, Lemon-Herb Green Beans, Biscuits
April - Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Roasted Potatoes, Buns
May - Shepherd’s Pie, Squash Apple
Soup
June - Hamburger, Fresh Green Salad,
Local Fries, Buns
Since 2007, Hammarskjold
has been running a Trivia
Contest where students
can win a cool prize package. A new question will
be posted every two weeks
and to qualify, students must enter their response
in the gold box in the Main Office up to 12:30 p.m.
on the Friday of that week.
Over the past eight years, items such as t-shirts,
CD’s, backpacks, DVD’s, lanyards and pens,
healthy snacks and beverages, and much more
have been awarded to a lucky student with the
correct response. According to Mr. Watral the
teacher who runs the contest, it began as a strategy to get students to read the marquee t.v. and
stay informed about school activities, events and
school protocols.
With the support and encouragement of the
school’s administration and office staff, the Trivia
Contest is something to which many students and
staff members look forward to. It is fun and educational trying to find the correct answer. Just ask
the many students who have won some neat stuff
over the past seven years.
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SECONDARY SCHOOL ART SHOW
Organized by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and the Secondary School Art Teachers
of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.
Every spring, the Gallery, in collaboration with secondary school teachers in the city
and region, organizes an exhibition featuring art by Northwestern Ontario secondary
students. Students use a variety of media, reflecting their interests and ideas. The
result is an impressive variety of artwork by these talented young artists. Hammarskjold High School along with many other schools will be participating this year.
Opening Reception: Thursday May 28 @ 7:30 p.m. and will run until June 14.
Come out and support our very talented students.
For more information go to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery website: http://theag.ca
S.A.C NEWS
Your Hammarskjold S.A.C. has been incredibly busy since the fall and has many exciting updates to share
with our Viking family! First of all we would like to extend a huge thank you to the students, staff and parents
of Hammarskjold for your constant support because without you, our events would not be possible! To kick
us off in November, S.A.C. was working incredibly hard with the annual United Way High School Challenge,
which we are pleased to announce our second place finish! To get us to the podium we put on several
events such as the very popular Jail’n’Bail, Silver Wars and a movie buy-out. As we came in second place
we are one of two schools who has earned ourselves a free dance. We are planning the dance for late April
so that all Vikings can celebrate the victory! December was full of holiday surprises and warm wishes leading
up to the last day of school before the Christmas break. We held a holiday week with unique events that
brought the whole school together such as Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Free Hot Chocolate Day and the
always crowd pleasing Christmas Assembly. At this year’s assembly we were very enthusiastic about showcasing some local Viking talent with guitarists, singers, an unforgettable teacher performance and many
more breath taking acts. With the exam season over and a fresh start to a new semester, S.A.C. stepped
into high gear for February bringing some brand new Valentine’s Day activities to our peers. The halls of
Hammarskjold were full of love with Candy Grams being handed out and the chance of meeting new friends
with the first ever blind dating show, Hammarskjold’s Most Eligible Bachelor/Bachelorette that put smiles on
everyone’s faces. In addition we attended the Grade 8 Open House and welcomed the newest Vikings with
open arms and answered any questions they had. But the fun certainly does not end there. March means
the much anticipated dodgeball and floor hockey tournaments with all proceeds going towards Pro Kids. To
wrap things up, we are keeping busy and having a blast bringing new and thrilling events to the Hammarskjold community! So stay tuned for more Viking fun!
Check out Hammarnet our student run website
http://www.lakeheadschools.ca/hammarnet/
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
ONTARIO, a registered not-for-profit corporation, offers to Ontario students a variety of educational programs through the school year and
during the summer.
Please visit:
HOMEWORK HUB
It’s back! Every day at lunch in Student Services,
grade 9 and 10 students can take advantage of a
homework support program offered by a qualified
teacher. Students are invited to drop in on an as-need
basis.
www.iseontario.on.ca
and/or contact ISE Ontario at:
For more information contact the
Student Services department.
Tel. (705) 722-9440 or Fax (705) 722-9441,
or
E-mail info@iseontario.on.ca
Through their involvement with the non-profit
International Student Exchange (ISE) – Ontario,
three of our Hammarskjold students are now
living an experience of a lifetime which most
teenagers can only dream about. The following
grade 11 students are newly arrived in various
European destinations where they will live for
three months with the families of their partners:
Heather Edmunds in Switzerland; and Rylee
Mose and Emma Himmelman in France. The
European adventure for our students is also an
opportunity to renew established friendships.
The application process for the 2015-2016 program is well under way, with other adventurous
Hammarskjold students looking forward to an
experience of a lifetime. Besides the threemonth French language exchange for France,
Switzerland, and Quebec, there are also threemonth international exchanges to Spain and
Italy. Other ISE initiatives include three or four
week reciprocal summer exchanges to Switzerland, France, and Quebec. If you are interested
in an exchange program, please contact the
school coordinator, Mrs. Grassia.
CHOICES PROGRAM
After a very successful pilot session in semester one,
we are pleased to announce that Hammarskjold will
be running a second CHOICES session starting after
March break. CHOICES is a 10 week program which
encourages youth to think and act positively, build
self-esteem and learn valuable life skills in a safe environment. Call Student Services for more information.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
School Councils play a vital role in the education system in Ontario. They provide a forum through which
parents and other members of school communities
can contribute to improving student achievement and
school performance. School Council makes recommendations to their principals and school boards on
any matter. Principals and school boards in turn,
must consult with school councils on a variety of matters that affect student learning. New parents are
welcome to join school council.
2014-2015 School Council Meeting Dates
in library @ 6:30 p.m.
Thursday March 5, 2015
Thursday May 7, 2015
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YEARBOOK NEWS!
UPDATE - This year’s Yearbook Staff have been busy creating what may become the finest Yearbook Hammarskjold has ever seen! Taking photos at
events and planning for interesting new sections are a few of the duties of a
Yearbook staff member.
NEW THIS YEAR! – Beginning this year, we are moving our Yearbook to a
FULL September to June publication. In the past, the yearbook would be finalized and put into production at the beginning of May, missing two months of
important events, pictures, and happenings around Hammarskjold - No Longer!
The Yearbook Committee has decided that we will create the Yearbook ALL
YEAR LONG and deliver it to students at the beginning of September 2015 so
it truly encapsulates the full 2014-15 school year. Don’t worry about the
“signatures” page, if you purchased a Yearbook, you will be given an
“Autographs Page” that can be glued and inserted into your book once you get
it. The “Autographs Pages” will be given out in the last few weeks of this
school year so you won’t miss that part of the memories. Look for the new “We
are the RED and GOLD” pages, the “Game Day Protocol” section, and the new “Special Co-Op Showcase” Section! If
you haven’t - ORDER YOURS TODAY!
COME OUT – The Yearbook is both a rewarding and fun part of High School and we are always recruiting for more Students! It doesn’t matter what grade you are in, there is a place for you on this Committee! We meet every Thursday
after school for a couple of hours and, because of the internet, you can work from home on special projects and page
assignments! Stay tuned next year, we are going to offer a CREDIT class for the Yearbook.
SEMI FORMAL 2015
What an amazing night!! It was held at the Italian Hall on February
19th with a dazzling Winter Wonderland theme. The venue was
decorated by the Semi Formal Committee with sparkly, silver trees,
twinkling lights, snow capped branches, pinecones, snowflakes
and chocolate! It was a dark, chilly night but the party was bright
and lively. 230 students attended, producing the best turn out in
Hammarskjold history! Guests enjoyed taking pictures with the
lovely backdrop, making funny faces in the photo booth, eating a
delicious dinner with friends and dancing ... and dancing ... and
hydrating! Awesome music was provided by 2-Tone Music Productions.
A Big thank you goes out to Ms. Murphy, Ms. Hardisty, Mr. Bishop,
Ms. Flaza and Mr. Timko!
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Specialist High Skills Major – The Environment Program
This semester, students enrolled in the Specialist High Skills Major Environment Program participated in a number of activities toward their
“Red Seal” Diploma. At the end of this school year, 3 students will
graduate and earn the SHSM Designation on their Ontario Secondary
School Diploma (OSSD).
Specialist High Skills Major is a ministry-approved specialized program
that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic
“SECTOR” while meeting the requirements for the OSSD. At Hammarskjold, we offer three different Specialist High Skills Majors. The
SHSM’s offered include The Environment, Construction, and Justice,
Community Safety, and Emergency Services. The SHSM – The Environment happens in a students’ grade 11 and 12 year and combines inclass learning with outdoor experiential and an environmental focused
learning. Hammarskjold’s SHSM Environment Program helps foster
relationships between the interested student of today and the active,
ecologically literate citizen of tomorrow.
In the spring, The SHSM Environment “crew” (grade 11’s and 12’s) will
again return to the Kingfisher Lake Outdoor Centre for a certification
based overnighter trip. We will focus mainly on the GPS Certification and Map and Compass Training. Also, our Hills Greenhouse “Reach Ahead” experience last semester will come “full
circle” as we will again (4th year running) plant some of the trees
at Kingfisher that we helped pack in the fall time. And, around the
bonfires, while enjoying s’mores, we will continue to focus and
discuss Environmental Issues. Hammarskjold High School would
like to thank the teachers at the Kingfisher Lake Outdoor Centre
for their continued support of the SHSM – The Environment Program and the fine, collaborative work they do.
Coming up in April and May, Students in the Environmental Specialist Group, together with the Construction SHSM Students will
complete the rest of their required Certifications including Standard First Aid and Chainsaw Safety! Also, in
the upcoming months, the Grade 12 Environmental Specialist Students will be certified in WHIMIS.
When all the snow is finally gone and the weather improves, the SHSM Environmental Major Students will
joining forces with ECO Superior, and participate in our 12th Annual Spring Up to Clean Up initiative in our
surrounding neighborhood. Look for us with our bright orange vests, garbage bags, and RECYCLING bags
doing our part in the Community!
GRADE 10 LITERACY TEST
On Thursday March 26, 2015, all students in Ontario who entered grade 9 last year (2013-2014) and who
are working toward a secondary school diploma will be writing the provincially mandated grade 10 Literacy
Test (OSSLT). This is a test of students’ reading and writing skills up to the end of Grade 9. This will also
include those students in Grades 11 and 12 who need to attempt or rewrite the test.
For more information contact the school at 767-1631
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PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal is a powerful web based tool which will allow you
to manage and monitor your child’s attendance and review important announcements. Through the Parent Portal you can also
manage your communication preferences, including phone calls,
emails and texts.
If your email address is already on file with your child’s school, you
should have already received an email message containing instructions to login to the Parent Portal and authenticate your account.
A step-by-step instructional video on how to use the parent portal
can be viewed on our website: www.lakeheadschools.ca/portalvideo
Support is also available via email at: parents@lakeheadschools.ca
You can also report your child’s absences 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling our toll free number or
logging into the Parent Portal website at http://parents.lakeheadschools.ca. An absence can be reported
through the Parent Portal or the roll-free number up to the morning bell time on the day of the absence.
HAMMARSKJOLD TECHNOLOGY
Semester 2 is well underway in the Hammarskjold Technology Department with grade 9 students sampling
their technology options through Grade 9 Exploring Technology and Grade 10, 11 and 12 students taking a
variety of courses in personal services (Cosmetology), Construction/Woodworking, Manufacturing and Transportation classes. The Hammarskjold Technology Staff saw some changes this semester as we welcomed
Mr. Wickman as our new Grade 9 Exploring Technology Teacher and Mr. Watts as our Transportation Technology Teacher. They, along with Ms. Nowgesic, Mr. Kok and Mr. Kamerman continue to look forward to
working alongside your Vikings as we explore the endless and rewarding possibilities that careers in the
trades provide.
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Québec City Highlights!!!
In May, when Hammarskjold students travel to Québec, we will be introduced to Québec’s charming Old
City, the 17th-century heart of this French-influenced province. As we stroll down rue Petit-Champlain, the
oldest street in North America, note that Québec is the only walled city north of Mexico. We will see old
buildings and proud monuments line winding streets and picturesque places such as: the Château
Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame-de-Québec basilica and Place Royale, the cradle of French civilization in North America.
Steeped in Canadian history, the Plains of Abraham was the site of a battle that shaped Canada’s destiny.
In 1759, British General Wolfe defeated French troops under the command of General Montcalm. Though
the British defeated the French, both Generals were mortally wounded during the battle. Hammarskjold students will have a chance to participate in a reenactment of the battle, with some playing the role of French
soldiers and others as British troops.
Our guided tour will also take us through La Citadelle, telling the story of its construction as it relates to history and the garrison's place as a military site in Quebec City.
We will also join a festive visit to the Sugar Shack, where we will dine in the hearty manner of early FrenchCanadian loggers. Set deep in the pine forests of rural Canada, the Sugar Shack offers a memorable evening of traditional feasting, songs, games and dancing.
Taking a drive along the Côte-de-Beaupré, we will explore Avenue Royale, Canada’s oldest road. This is
where the first farmers of the New France colony settled. Still today, you can see the land and ancestral
houses that confirm the agrarian past of the region.
At Canyon Ste-Anne we will get to experience the thrill of crossing a 60 meter bridge above the canyon.
There are also 3 suspension bridges to offer the best views of the 74 meter waterfall and many other scenic
panoramas.
Continuing on to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré we will visit the town’s majestic double-spired basilica there, which
has been rebuilt on this spot many times. Although the present basilica was consecrated only 30 years ago,
worshippers here have credited the shrine with miraculous cures since it was first built in 1658, and 17thcentury sailors believed that St. Anne protected them from shipwrecks.
J'adore
Have I mentioned the Evening Disco Cruise yet?
Come and see what that is all about! We are sure to have a lot of fun!!!
la ville de Québec
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Student Proficiency Pilot Project at
Hammarskjold High School
French as a Second Language (FSL)
Since 2008, The Lakehead Public School Board has been involved in adopting the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) as a Teaching, Assessment and Learning tool for French as a
second language. The CEFR provides a comprehensive overview of competencies that French language
learners need to develop in order to communicate and interact effectively. It presents levels of language proficiency, ranging from beginners (A1) to very advanced language users (C2). There are 6 proficiency levels
(A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) and our school board is working towards enabling our students to successfully
pass the B1 (Core French) and B2 (French Immersion) exam by the end of Grade 12.
Lakehead Public Schools is one of the school boards in Ontario chosen to participate in a province- wide
pilot project aiming at assessing current language proficiency in French as a Second Language.
In the spring of 2015, Hammarskjold Grade 12 FSL students will have the opportunity to complete the DELF
French language proficiency exam (Diplôme d'études en langue française). Upon successful completion, the
students will receive an internationally recognized and life-long certification, issued by the French Ministry of
National Education. This is very significant as many European countries for example, require the DELF certification as part of their job application.
Certified DELF correctors from our board will administer and correct the DELF exam this spring. The data
will be forwarded to the Ontario government where the data will be analysed.
PARENT INTERVIEWS
Thursday March 26, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (early dismissal at 3:00)
Homeroom teachers will distribute an appointment form to all students on Monday, March 23rd for students
to bring home to their parents.
Students will carry appointment sheets to classes on Tuesday, March 24th to allow teachers to make appointments with parents they may wish to see, and to allow students to book appointments for parents.
For more information contact the school at 767-1631.
GRADE 12 CONVOCATION
GRAD DINNER and DANCE
Tuesday June 9, 2015
7:00 p.m.
June 25, 2015
At the
Community Auditorium
Everyone is welcome to attend!
At the
Italian Cultural Centre
-listen to the morning announcements
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HAMMARSKJOLD COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING
The 2014-2015 Competitive Cheerleading team consists of 29 new
and returning dedicated and enthusiastic girls representing grades
9-12. They train at gruelling two-hour practices three times per
week with additional practices as competitions approach. Thank
you to parents and guardians for their patience, support and rides
to early morning and weekend practices.
The team is thriving with the support of returning community
coaches Kelsey Raynard, Katelyn Stejskal, Jordyn Comeau and
Katie Groombridge. The coaches are certified with the American
Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA) and bring extensive experience, compassion and an unwavering determination to succeed. Hammarskjold graduates Reegan Bushby and Lauren
MacGillivray have also returned to provide much appreciated support to the team. The team and school
thank the coaches for giving so much of their time, and sharing their expertise to provide a positive and rewarding experience for the cheerleaders.
The team will be competing three times this year. The Ontario Cheerleading Federation Northwestern Ontario Regional competition will take place on Sunday, March 8 at Superior High School. The SSSAA City Championships are on Thursday, April 30 at the Lakehead University Fieldhouse. The team looks forward to seeing their supporters in the stands at these local events.
Finally, the team will be representing Hammarskjold High School at Cheer Evolution’s “Red Carpet” provincial championships on May 10 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. This will be the culmination of
the athletes’ hard work and commitment to the team. They are looking forward to this adventure.
The team would like to thank everyone who has supported these opportunities through the Mom’s Pantry,
Steeped Tea and basket fundraisers.
Thank you to the coaches and all of the girls on the team for their commitment to the Viking values of Integrity, Acceptance, Empathy, Respect and Responsibility.
HAMMARSKJOLD CONTINUES ITS WINNING WAYS.
Four students from Hammarskjold were regional winners in the prestigious OSSTF Student
Achievement Awards in honour of Marion Drysdale. Our four regional winners are Autumn
Ziebarth, Prose and Poetry, Grades 9-10, Academic; Haneen Ismail, Visual Arts, Grade 9-10;
Amber Ziebarth, Prose and Poetry, Grades 11-12, University; and Alena Albertson-Kok, Visual Arts, Grades
11-12.
All four students were short listed at the Provincial Level. They will be honoured at the District 6A Excellence
in Education banquet, on April 25 at Superior CVI.
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HAMMARSKJOLD MUSIC NOTES
Music students are traveling near and far this semester!
At the beginning of May, the Senior Band and Jazz Band will travel to Duluth, Minnesota to perform at Lowell
Elementary School, a music magnet school for K – 6 students. Along with this performance, we will provide a
workshop for our younger peers. The group will then travel to Des Moines, Iowa to attend a performance of
the musical The Lion King.
In late May, the Grade 10 Band and Grade 10 Strings will travel to our “musical partner” school in Atikokan
for a day trip to perform at St. Patrick Elementary School. This has become a spring tradition for our grade
10’s, who have enjoyed this short “road trip” for the past three years.
For adventures closer to home, the Senior Strings and Jazz Band will be
performing in our family of elementary schools as well as Seniors’ Home in
town this spring.
The Jazz Band will also perform at the O.S.S.T.F. Student Awards of Excellence celebration in late April.
All classes will then perform at our Semester-End Evaluation concert for
parents and friends in mid June.
DRAMA
The Grade 10 Drama class will be performing ‘Robin Hood’ in June.
Check the calendar on our website to find out more information about this and other performances.
Hammarskjold invites students, parents/guardians, & teachers to explore Career Cruising to implement the Individual Pathways Plan (IPP). Need help getting started? Contact your child’s Counsellor/Facilitator in Student Services.
Use ccPathfinder to discover:
Who am I?
What are my opportunities?
Who do I want to become?
What is “My Plan”?
Implementing the IPP through Career Cruising will allow you to gain access to more
than 70 different reports and tracking tools that enable you to monitor the progress of
any given student at any point in time.
With the Parent Portal, parents and guardians can stay on top of their child’s progress, 24/7, anywhere they have access to a computer.
Getting Started: www.careercruising.com/parent
Click “Register Now”
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BIKING VIKINGS - It’s all about the Mud!
Spring has yet to come, but the Hammarskjold Mountain Bike Team is gearing up for another
successful season. With lots of snow to melt, it means only one thing . . . mud! With all of the
SSSAA Cycling competitions taking place at Centennial Park, riders will be sure to be coming
home “dirty”, but smiling. The team is always looking for new members. A mechanically sound
bicycle and a helmet are required. Our first meeting will be after the March Break. Listen for
announcements. If you are interested in joining, please contact Mr. Kamerman, Mrs. Lacosse
or Mr. Alexander. Practices will begin in April on Tuesdays and Thursdays with races beginning
in early May. Check out the SSSAA web site for more scheduling details.
Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.
-Marv Levy
www.sssaa.com
Hammarskjold High School
80 S. Clarkson Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4W8
(Phone) 807-767-1631 (Fax) 807-767-0395
www.lakeheadschools.ca/Hammarskjold/