Hello to our Black Kat Community!
There is a lot of important information attached so please read over carefully. Please refer to our website at anytime for information. For Graduation – please click on “Current Students”, “GRAD Class”.
Don’t forget to check out our social media pages as well:
| NEW School Website | https://frederictonhigh.nbed.ca/ |
| @FHSkats | |
| Instagram – Yearbook | @fhs.yearbook2023 |
| @fredericton_high | |
| https://www.facebook.com/FHSkats | |
| Instagram – Athletics | @fhsathletics72 |
Dates to Remember:
May- Mental Health Month
June – Pride Month
May 31- Black Kat Wellness Day
May 31 – Parent Night for those with students entering Grade 9 – 6:00 – 7:00
June- Pride Month
June 1– FHS Music Spring Gala Concert (TMT) @ 7pm
June 2 – Battle of the Bands
June 8 – Black and Yellow Grad Assembly
June 19- Grade 12 Report Card Pick Up /Prom/Safe Grad @ Wu Conference Centre & FHS
June 21- Graduation @ Fredericton High School – Daytime
June 23 – Grade 9 – 11 Report Card Pick Up
Black Kat Wellness Day (May 31st)
The wellness day committee, with immense support from Mr. Carroll and our 50 Leadership students, have created a full day dedicated to wellness based on student and staff feedback- the want to feel connected in a time of disconnect. The Canadian Mental Health Association theme this year (May Mental Health Month) revolves around the idea that although one out of four people have mental health concerns, four out of four people have mental health. So our focus is on exposing students to a variety of ways people are able to keep themselves healthy and well- maybe try something new or do something that they know already makes them happy. We have been purposeful in creating a connection and have offered many activities to peak interest. Students can indicate their preference through the sign up link (QR CODE) posted around FHS for the two morning sessions and the day will conclude with a school spirit assembly for all. We encourage you to have a conversation with your student about taking advantage of the opportunity this day provides.
As part of this day, we are offering a job fair. Students interested in obtaining part-time work should plan to bring their resume to meet with potential employers. It is not too late to have your business added to the job fair. If you have interest in this, please e-mail Harmony.Smeltzer@nbed.nb.ca to be registered.
GRADUATES – Class of 2023
Please check the school website and check in with homeroom teachers for information items related to graduation.
Grad Signs – Attached Link
Please see the attached link from Rocket Printing. The link will work directly from the page. If you cut and paste the link, it will break the link and no longer work. Please message Mr. Connors if you have any further issues at fred.connors@nbed.nb.ca 2023 FHS Graduation Yard Signs (003).pdf
Graduation Ceremony
This year, graduation will be a school based, walk through type ceremony. Each student can have up to 10 people. If you require more people, please reach out to your Vice Principal. We will be assigning estimated start times based on alphabet starting with “A”. The bleachers will be available in the gym throughout the day if you wish to watch other classmates’ graduate. The event will also be livestreamed. We will also provide a handout for grads to bring home.
Prom Committee: Prom Slideshow
Attention all grads! We are looking to showcase your High School memories in a slideshow during Prom. If you would like to contribute photos to this collection of memories, please fill out the form below. There is a limit of two photos per student and they must be school appropriate. So, choose wisely ????.
https://forms.office.com/r/z7NMj44kJ9
Grad Fees:
This year, the grad fee will be $100.00 per graduate. ($104.75 with online processing fees)
The fee covers various costs associated with graduation, including things like the grad gown, v-stole, cap and year charm (all or which the students will get to keep!), along with various other graduation ceremony items, supplies, regalia and other graduation week initiatives. The fee will need to be paid through School Cash Online. The window to pay this fee has opened and will remain open until May 26th. Please direct any grad fee questions to the Vice-Principal attached to your student.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
New Brunswick students attending eligible post-secondary education programs starting between Aug. 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, can now apply for student financial assistance. The online application is available at studentaid.gnb.ca, which has been redesigned to include more information for students and parents/guardians about the support available and the access process.
Students should complete their applications as early as possible to allow time for staff to review them, determine whether additional information or documentation is required, and help ensure eligible funding is available for the beginning of the study period.
New Brunswick Student Financial Services offers virtual question and answer sessions to anyone who is looking for more information on the financial support available for students. Students or parents/guardians can register for a session online.
In-House Scholarhsips ~ Mr. Cook
In-House Scholarship applications are due Tuesday morning at 8:30
Pride Month – Ms. Andrews
“June is pride month! Your Safe Space group is looking forward to this and will be sending along further information in the next two weeks, highlighting our plans. Stay tuned for further details.”
Summer Learning Program 2023 – Ms. Maxwell
Registration can be done through school counsellors from June 1st – June 23rd.
Summer learning begins June 28th and ends July 27th and is open to students entering Grades 10, 11 or 12 and to 2023 graduates. There is no fee and students can upgrade a mark on a course already completed or take a course they haven’t yet attempted (from the attached list of offerings). Students can take only one course and the final mark will be added to their transcript upon completion. A commitment to daily participation is required as a full semester course is being condensed into one month. See your school counsellor if you have any more questions!
Info for Students
Q. What do these courses look like? Is there a syllabus?
A. These are condensed versions of the regular distance courses. They follow the same curriculum as other courses. For general information about the courses visit the New Brunswick Virtual Learning Centre course description site. There isn’t a syllabus, but students will have access to a complete course checklist once the course opens.
Q. If a student can only start on week two / they work every day / they’ll be gone for a week in the middle… can they still take a course?
A. In short, no. If students can’t commit to the timeframe and hours required to complete the course, this opportunity isn’t for them. It’s a full course completed in only four weeks. It will be time and effort intensive.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
New Brunswick students attending eligible post-secondary education programs starting between Aug. 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, can now apply for student financial assistance. The online application is available at studentaid.gnb.ca, which has been redesigned to include more information for students and parents/guardians about the support available and the access process.
Students should complete their applications as early as possible to allow time for staff to review them, determine whether additional information or documentation is required, and help ensure eligible funding is available for the beginning of the study period.
New Brunswick Student Financial Services offers virtual question and answer sessions to anyone who is looking for more information on the financial support available for students. Students or parents/guardians can register for a session online.
Kat’s Kloset
Kat’s Kloset is looking for donations of prom attire (dress, suits, shoes, etc.). All donations are greatly appreciated and will be distributed to our students. We are also in need of backpacks. If you have extras around your home, please consider donating them. Donations can be dropped off at the main office. Please label them “Kat’s Kloset”. Thank you, Ms. Saunders and Ms. Nippard
New Brunswick International Student Program (NBISP)
Thank you to the FHS families who have reached out to become hosts in September! Creating lifelong friendships is just one benefit to hosting an international student.
Meet more of our students! AEI is seeking hosts for:
Laura, grade 11 girl from Spain. She loves tennis, dancing, hockey, baseball and volleyball. She will be here for the full school year and would love to learn how to ski. A home with no pets would be best.
Renata, grade 10 girl from Mexico. She enjoys music, dancing and animals. She is going to be here for the full school year and would love to learn more about Canadian culture and history.
Jason, grade 9 boy from China. He has many interests including basketball, movies, music, reading, ping pong, and cooking. He will be here for the full school year and would prefer a home with no pets.
Hannah, grade 11 non-binary student from Germany. They enjoy politics, art, drawing, reading, music and board games. They will be here for the full school year and would love to learn a bit of French. Hannah is happy to live in a home with pets.
Jackson, grade 10 boy from Vietnam. His interests include swimming, piano, basketball, volleyball, soccer, running and cooking. He will be here for the full school year and loves animals. He would be happy to live in a home with pets.
If you would like to become a host family to a student, please click on the link to find out more about our application and compensation. Why Host a Student? – Atlantic Education International (aei-inc.ca) or message julie.obrien2@gnb.ca
Kats Kitchen
Fredericton Community Kitchen is hosting an online (and in-person) raffle with an amazing prize package (including 2 Ultimate Passes to Harvest!!) to help raise money for the Student Hunger Program! This program is almost entirely funded by community grants and community donations. Please consider buying a few tickets here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fredericton-ck You can also purchase tickets from June 8-10th in-person at Ribfest!
Stray Kats Auto Race Team (Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Roherty)
Congratulations to the Stray Kats team on winning the “Hard Work Award” at the High School Drag Race last weekend. It was a well deserved award and Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Roherty are very proud of the hard work, patience and dedication of the students this year. Thanks to the families that drove the students up to Miramichi, supported the team, helped out and assisted in making this weekend a success for the students. Now back to working and planning for next year!
Fredericton High Automotive (Mrs. Roherty)
A thank you and shout out to Todd Hill at Hills in Geary for help getting the Cummins Diesel for the students to work on. Thank you to all of the community members who have made donations to our shop this year, your generosity made learning about vehicles and hands on work possible!
PRODUCTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a reminder that auditions for FHS’s production of Disney’s Descendants begin on Sunday and go until Tuesday. High School students interested in auditioning should have already signed up for audition spots, and the sign-up will end at 4 pm today. Those interested in being in the ensemble DO NOT need to audition and can come out in September. Call backs will likely be announced on May 31 with materials being distributed to learn for June 16 on that day.
Tickets have gone on sale at the Playhouse Box Office for Descendants. The best seats will go quickly! The show will run Nov 22-25 at 7:30 pm in the Tom Morrison Theatre at FHS. The show is family friendly. There will be some flashing lights and loud noises (thunder), however. Tickets are $17 + Playhouse fees and taxes for Students/Seniors and $20 + Playhouse fees and taxes for Adults. Come support our students, musicians, cast and crew!
Musical accolades!!
Congratulations to the FHS Concert Band directed by Greg Webber and the FHS Glee Choir directed by Illyana Vermeersch for both receiving Gold status at the “Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec” The festival has been running for 92 years, and hosts over 8000 student musicians.
Please come hear all of our incredible ensembles on June 1st in the Tom Morrison Theatre @7pm for our Spring Gala Final Concert. Admission by donation.
The Virtue of the Week (May 29 – June 2) will be MINDFULNESS.
As Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn wrote,
“The present is the only time that any of us have to be alive –
to know anything – to perceive – to learn – to act – to change – to heal”.
From the Resource Department:
NB’s Disability Awareness Week 2023 runs from May 28th – June 3rd and the theme for this year’s campaign is “Accessibility = Inclusion.” The purpose is to raise public awareness of existing barriers that prevent citizens with disabilities from full and equal participation in all aspects of their community and celebrate examples of best practices and advancements made towards inclusion for citizens with disabilities.
In honor of Disability Awareness Week, the Resource Department will be participating in a variety of activities to raise awareness. This includes wheelchair basketball unit in PE, wheelchair basketball activities in the large gym at noon on Tuesday and morning announcements by students that celebrate inclusion. They are also hosting their 3rd Annual Walk and Roll Challenge on Thursday, June 1st on the outside track from 12:50 pm – 1:05 pm. All students are welcome to join us! The rain date for this event will be Friday, June 2nd.
Yearbook reminder
Online Yearbook pre-orders are still open, but only until Monday, May 29th. If you have not pre-ordered your copy of The Graduate, this is your very last opportunity to do so. https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks
Have a fantastic weekend!!