Dr. Arthur Hines School


Summerville, Hants Co., Nova Scotia B0N 2K0
Telephone: (902) 633-6300
, Fax 633-6303
email: dahes@avrsb.ednet.ns.ca
 Principal: Deron Moores
Secretary: Marilyn Macumber




Newsletter
2009-2010 School Calendar
Dr. Arthur Hines School Staff Contacts
Lunch Menu
About Us
School Gallery
School Success Goals 2009-2010
November Recreation
Student Links
AVRSB Student Dress Code
School Review Presentation
SIP
PEBS Behaviour Matrix
Accreditation Presentation
Class Information Pages
H1N1 Parents Information
Parent's Group Information
School Newspaper
School Review Phase 2 West Hants


All links on the website are now in pdf format for easy viewing.  We hope this change makes the site easier to navigate and use.  Please direct any question or concerns regarding the website to Mr. Moores.  If you do not have Adobe, which is necessary to view pdf files, you can download it for free by clicking here. Adobe Reader


AVRSB Begins Phase 2 of Schools Reviews


The Annapolis Valley Regional School Board has released documents related to Phase 2 of their ongoing Schools Reviews process.  “Phase 2 – What are the Options?” presents a variety of options for reconfiguration of the student populations in the three review areas to improve the delivery of the education program to the region’s students.  The options are being presented to elicit feedback from the school communities which will aid in the School Board’s long-term planning process.  The Board is developing a long-range plan for the region to ensure the continued delivery of a quality educational program for all students in the face of declining student populations.

Documents relating to the reviews for Annapolis County, Eastern Kings (which includes Hantsport) and Hants West Schools have been posted the School Board’s website under the School Reviews icon.  The most recent timeline for the Schools Reviews process is also available at this location.

Public meetings have been scheduled to receive input to the options. 
Interested parties are encouraged to submit written responses to the options identified by the board as well as recommending other options as they see as appropriate.  Written submissions will be accepted until December 31, 2009 and should be addressed to Stuart Jamieson, Director of Finance & Operations, Annapolis Valley Regional School Board P.O. Box 340, Berwick, N.S. B0P 1E0 or by email to schoolreviews@avrsb.ca.  Submissions can also be dropped of at the school and we will ensure they are put in the school mail.  Please make sure the envelope is addressed to: Stuart Jamison, Director of Finance & Operations and is labeled "School Review Phase 2 Written Submission."

To view the Hants West School Review Phase 2 Document, please click on the School Review Phase 2 West Hants link in the box at the top of the page


***October Class recaps can be viewed by clicking here.  October Class News  The recaps highlight news from each class including curriculum covered and other events from the month of October.  

***The November edition of our school newspaper is available.  Click on the "school newspaper" link above.  It will take a couple of moments to load.  Once it has loaded, hit the "F9" button on your keyboard to enlarge the print so it can be read easily.  It is also posted on the bulletin board outside of the main office and hard copies are available on the table as you enter the gym.


***Mr. Carr's weekly homework is available to be viewed in his class page section.  Click on "class information pages" above then on Mr. Carr's page .  You will see the link to his homework.***


***Each class now has it's own section to post information letters, student work, homework and other items.  To access this information, please click on Class Information Pages at the top of this page and click on the link for the class news you wish to view. This is a work in progress and items will be added as they become available.



***You can now access a school calendar directly from the AVRSB homepage.  This calendar is updated regularly to allow for changes that occur throughout the school year.  Please feel free to print it and add dates as they come up.  Please click on the link to access our school calendar from the AVRSB web site.
 Dr. Arthur Hines School Calendar  You now have two different calendar templates to choose from.


***Parent's Group Information will now be updated in a more timely manner and be available on the website.  Please click on the Parent's Group link at the top of the page.  The next meeting date is November 30 at 2:45 pm.***



***A reminder that due to the work that is being done at WHMS, those students will be attending AVHS as part of a split shift.  This has resulted in a new bus schedule.  Dr. Arthur Hines School will now begin classes at 8:00 am.  Please contact the office if you are unsure of bus stop times for your child.


***The AVRSB continues to work on a pandemic plan to deal with cases of H1N1.  Please click on the following links for information related to the H1N1 virus.  Letter to Parents               H1N1 Questions and Answers


***To see Mr. Moores' communication plan please clink on the link here.  Communication Plan


To view the Harmony Park Web Page, please click here.   Harmony Park

To view the Harmony Park Blog site, please click here.  Harmony Park Blog


Upcoming Events


Thursday, Nov 19- Parent/Teacher evening- Open House 6-7:30, Private Appointments 7:30-9:00
Friday, Nov 20- Parent/Teacher afternoon- Open House 12:30-2:00, Private Appointments 2:00-3:30
Monday, Nov 23- Full day school based Inservice.  No school for students.
Friday, Nov 27- PEBS/Student Achievement Assembly 1:30




***The Nova Scotia School Insurance Exchange(SIP) is are a non-profit organization owned and operated by the Nova Scotia school boards and the Nova Scotia Community College. They have just launched a new website which offers many  new features for parents and school staff. Parents can access important information about student accident insurance. This is an accident insurance that is purchased by SIP for  students while at school , on school trips and co-op work experience. The website provides parents with Important information about coverage, claim forms and instructions on  how to make a claim. Schools staff can now report incidents of accidents on-line. This is a brand new feature. Combined with requesting proof of insurance on-line and accessing risk management bulletins, this website is an important tool for schools.   Please see link below to access the SIP website.***