In this issue...- Welcome (Back) to Blyth Academy Whitby!

- Orientation trip to Claremont Field Center 09/07/18

- Student Council Election Results

- Blyth Gives Back: Fundraising for Terry Fox

- Meet the 2018-19 Teachers

- Looking ahead...

Welcome (Back) to Blyth Academy Whitby!It feels strange writing a welcome message today. Although school has only been insession for two weeks, we are already well into the swing of the school year. It was lovelyto meet families, both new and returning, at our Meet & Greet last week, and we arehopeful that we will see you regularly through the year. Parents are a critically importantpart of the Blyth Academy Whitby family, and we want you to know you are alwayswelcome.

We will be producing two newsletters each month - one in the first half and one in thesecond half. We encourage you to read and enjoy them so that you know what we're upto, and so that you don't miss any important dates or announcements.

Should you need to reach us at any point through the school year, we welcome you tocall, email, or come in to see us.

Orientation Trip to Claremont Field Center 09/07/18On our second day of school this year, we all piled onto a school bus and headed to ClaremontField Center for a day of team building and leadership activities. In the morning students brokeinto Grade Groups and participated in group dynamic activities. After lunch in the dining hall,students reformed into House Teams and completed in a mini-Olymics.

Despite the construction impacting the drive, our students and teachers had a wonderful day.New friendships were made, old friendships were rekindled, and the smiles at the end of the daytold the story of the fun that was had. We hope you enjoy the photos!

Cadance (Gr.7), Chaydon (Gr.8), Andrew (Gr.7) and Ethan H. (Gr.9) work co-operatively whileMs. Elik looks on

Ava, Michael, Elyse, Aidan and Aline working together under the watchful eyes of Ms. Elikand Mr. Hancock

Ashley killing the egg & spoon race

Whole school mini-Olympics!

Student Council Election ResultsStudent Council Election ResultsWe are excited to announce the results of our first-ever Student Council election! This year, thefour houses will each be represented by 2-3 students of any grade level. Together theserepresentatives will plan events and activities throughout the school year.

Please join us in congratulating the following members of Blyth Academy Whitby's 2018-19Student Council!

PURPLE TEAM - Chelsea D. (Gr.12)Britney G. (Gr.12)

PINK TEAMCadance S. (Gr.7) Lizzie B. (Gr.12)

GREEN TEAM Skylar S. (Gr.12) Charlie S. (Gr.12)

ORANGE TEAM Elyse H. (Gr. 11)Kene A. (Gr.12)Megan P. (Gr.12)

Brody, Kylan, Aline, Ms. dP,and Nic present Ms. Hacker

w ith the bake sale funds

Blyth Giv es Back: Fundraising for Terry FoxBlyth Giv es Back: Fundraising for Terry FoxOur fundraising efforts are in full force this month!

Students are encouraged to raise funds through canvassing family and friends, or by making theirown donations.

This week we have been selling candy bags for $1 and juice boxes for 25c and our MFM1P and2P classes practiced their ratios by baking treats, and selling them within the school. To date,these initiatives have raised over $200.

Next week (and until Oct 1) we will begin selling tickets for our TerryFox raffle. They are $2 each, or three for $5, and each ticketpurchased will earn a point for your House Team. Anyone purchasingtickets can choose the items for which they would like to be in thedraw. Prizes are as follows: - a cozy blanket, - a $10 Pizza Pizza gift card, - a $10 Starbucks gift card, - a size large Terry Fox t-shirt, - a size medium Terry Fox t-shirt, - a David's Tea travel mug, and - a pencil case with charging bank included. The draw will take place at 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 2nd.

Our school run will happen on Thursday October 4. An email will be sent with more details closerto the run date.

Thank you for supporting our Terry Fox fundraising efforts!

Meet the 2018-19 Teachers

MR. GREG WILLIAMSMiddle School math, science, physical educationHigh school math and technologyFavourite thing about September? The smell of dew on the grass in the mornings

MS. BRITTANY ELIKMiddle School Language Arts, history, geography, math, physical educationFavourite thing about September? The first day of fall and my birthday (Ms. Elik'sbirthday was Sept. 6)

MRS. NATALIE GARCIA-EIDMiddle School French, study skills, dance and musicHigh School Foundations ProgramFavourite thing about September? My wedding (Mrs. Garcia-Eid was marriedon Sept. 2)

MS. KIM KUPOVICSHigh School humanities, English, Co-opFavourite thing about September? Apple picking

MR. RYAN HANCOCKMiddle School dramaHigh School English, Canada & World Studies, drama, guitarFavourite thing about September? Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

MS. STEPHANIE LITTLEHigh School math, physics, chemistryFavourite thing about September? Freshly sharpened pencils

MISS LAURA SHERMANHigh School English, Canada & World StudiesFavourite thing about September? The start of fall

MS. JOELLE DELA PAZHigh School science, math, biology, and Food & NutritionFavourite thing about September? Cool, crisp mornings

MME MARGARET (PEGGY) KLEMHigh School FrenchFavourite thing about September? Leaves

MR. BLAIR REIDHigh School science, physical educationFavourite thing about September? The beginning of sweater weather

Looking Ahead...Mon. Sept. 24 - Raffle tickets for Terry Fox fundraising on sale at front desk all week- Student Council Meeting in Canada at lunch- Any high school students interested in after school sports should meet in Antarctica at 1pm

Wed. Sept. 26- Field Trip: HSC4M (12 World Cultures) and HSB4U (12 Challenge & Change) to Aga KhanMuseum and Japanese Cultural Center (Toronto)- Foodie Club in Canada at lunch

Fri. Sept. 28- Orange Shirt Day (students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to promote awarenessabout the Indian residential school system and the impact this system has had on Indigenouscommunities for more than a century in Canada)- Yoga club in Chile at lunch

Mon. Oct. 1- Student Council meeting in Canada at lunch

Tues. Oct. 2- Draw for Terry Fox raffle items at 1pm- Tina's lunch program today in lieu of Wednesday due to field trip

Wed. Oct. 3- Field trip: Middle School, MPM1D (9 math, Academic), SNC1D (9 science), and SBI3U (11biology) to Ripley's Aquarium- Foodie Club cancelled today due to field trip

Thurs. Oct. 4- Blyth Whitby runs for Terry Fox - adjusted schedule today (email to come with further details)- Tina's lunch program today in lieu of day off on Friday

Fri. Oct. 5 and Mon. Oct. 8 - School closed for Thanksgiving - enjoy your long weekend!

Tues. Oct. 9 - LifeTouch School Photo orders due to Sarah- All Terry Fox fundraising forms and donations due to Sarah- Tina's lunch program today in lieu of day off on Monday

Wed. Oct 10- Foodie Club in Canada at lunch

Thurs. Oct. 11 - Our Term 1 Parent/Teacher interviews will happen between 4pm and 6:30pm. An email will besent on Wednesday October 3 to remind families, and to allow you sign up for your preferredtime slots.

Fri. Oct. 12- Yoga Club in Chile at lunch

Save the Date!.

Wednesday October 17 @7pm we will be hosting a Blyth International Summers presentationat our campus. This is an opportunity for parents to learn about our summer travel programs.Students will also be having their own presentation at 12:30 the same day. Please emailPrincipal Kim Hacker with any questions, or if you wish to RSVP for this event.

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