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Reminder of Storm Policy in Regard to Exams:
●    If there is school this morning and students are sent home at noon, then the examinations scheduled to be written this afternoon will be written on the last day of exams, which is Tuesday afternoon (CHM521A, CHM621A, & SCI421A).
●    If there is a one-hour delay on an exam day, both examinations will still be written on the scheduled day. The lunch hour will be shortened. Morning exams will go from 9:30 to 12:00 pm with first dismissal t 11:00 am. Afternoon exams will be written from 12:30 to 3:00 pm with first dismissal at 2:00 pm.
●    If school is cancelled for the day, the examinations scheduled for that day will be written on the next day. This means that the remainder of the exam schedule is moved ahead one day. The ‘Turn Around Day’ scheduled for February 1 would then be on February 2, making Friday, February 3, the first day of second semester.

Happy Birthday to Emily Norton and Megan Walsh!

Welcome the following guest staff today: Zachariah Likely for Chantelle Beaton, Angela Drane for Rita Drane, and Martin Zver for Margaret MacDonald. Earl Campbell is not here today.

Exam Day Reminders:
●    Students are reminded that all electronic devices are to be left in lockers during examination times.
●    Daily Schedule:
○    08:40 am – Start moving to morning exam room.
○    09:00 am – Morning exam starts.
○    10:30 am – First Dismissal of morning exam.
○    11:30 am – Final Dismissal of morning exam.
○    12:10 pm – Start moving to afternoon exam room.
○    12:30 pm – Afternoon exam starts.
○    02:00 pm – First Dismissal of afternoon exam.
○    03:00 pm – Final Dismissal of afternoon exam.
●    Students who are not writing exams should be in one of two places: the Library or the Cafeteria.

Today’s exam schedule:
●    Morning: PED621A, GEO621A, HIS421A, OCN621A, HIS621B, LAW521A
●    Afternoon: CHM521A, CHM621A, SCI421A

Today’s Reminders:
●    MRHS has joined CBC’s Battle of the Book Clubs this year. The group read Tropic of Hockey: My Search for the Game in Unlikely Places by Dave Bidini.  We will be featured on CBC Radio on Friday, January 27 and then voting begins!.  Please visit the CBC website to vote for MRHS! You can listen to our presentation and vote once per day until Friday, February 3 when the winner will be announced! Go to www.cbc.ca/pei/features/hockeyday2012/blog/  to vote for MRHS!
●    Montague Intermediate School is looking for referee(s) for a Student-Teacher hockey game planned for February 16 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Interested students should see Ms. Dowd.
●    Students are reminded that there are still restrictions on students using the photocopiers.
●    Table Tennis will resume on February 7.
●    UPEI will be hosting high school students on February 8th  for a student symposium based on the film “How to Start A Revolution.”  A screening of the film will be followed by discussion and activities.  If you are interested please see Mr. Lea, ASAP.
●    The national student Commonwealth form is a week-long program of discussion, brainstorming, role-playing, and learning about different cultures, countries, institutions, and contemporary issues. Teams of two students with good communication abilities, group skills, and a lively interest in global issues are invited to apply. See Mr. Conohan for more details. Deadline is  February 15.
●    If students want help filling out job applications, creating resumes, cover letters, or filling out a university application, there will be support available during exam days in Room 86

Yearbook Notice:
●    Students – The on-line ordering for the yearbook is still available, but only until January 31. Go the school’s web page and visit the students’ page for the link to place your order. If you don’t order your yearbook now, you will be disappointed in June as this year’s yearbook is looking better than ever!!

Upcoming Events:
●    Monday’s exam schedule (See notes above with regards to weather affecting the schedule.):
○    Morning: FRE421F, FRE521F, HIS621X, FAM421A
○    Afternoon: HIS521A, GEO421A, PHY521A
●    No classes on February 1, and second semester begins on Thursday, February 2.

Reminder of Storm Policy in Regard to Exams:
●    If there is a one-hour delay, both examinations will still be written on the scheduled day. The lunch hour will be shortened. Morning exams will go from 9:30 to 12:00 pm with first dismissal t 11:00 am. Afternoon exams will be written from 12:30 to 3:00 pm with first dismissal at 2:00 pm.
●    If there is school tomorrow morning and students are sent home at noon, then the examinations scheduled to be written tomorrow afternoon will be written on the last day of exams, which is Tuesday afternoon (CHM521A, CHM621A, & SCI421A).
●    If school is cancelled for the day tomorrow, those examinations will be written on Monday. This means that the remainder of the exam schedule is moved ahead one day. The ‘Turn Around Day’ scheduled for February 1 would then be on February 2, making Friday, February 3, the first day of second semester.

Happy Birthday to Jennifer Diemert, Riley MacLean, and Brad Peters!

Welcome the following guest staff today: Evan Killorn for Matthew Killeen, Martin Zver for Margaret MacDonald, Patrick Havard for Jared Cheverie, and Wanda Cheverie for Gail Johnston.

Exam Day Reminders:
●    Students are reminded that all electronic devices are to be left in lockers during examination times.
●    Daily Schedule:
○    08:40 am – Start moving to morning exam room.
○    09:00 am – Morning exam starts.
○    10:30 am – First Dismissal of morning exam.
○    11:30 am – Final Dismissal of morning exam.
○    12:10 pm – Start moving to afternoon exam room.
○    12:30 pm – Afternoon exam starts.
○    02:00 pm – First Dismissal of afternoon exam.
○    03:00 pm – Final Dismissal of afternoon exam.
●    Students who are not writing exams should be in one of two places: the Library or the Cafeteria.

Today’s exam schedule:
○    Morning: MAT421A, MAT521A, MAT521B, MAT621A, MAT621B
○    Afternoon: AGS801A, BIO621A, FRE521A, PHY621A

Today’s Reminders:
●    Montague Intermediate School is looking for referee(s) for a Student-Teacher hockey game planned for February 16 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Interested students should see Ms. Dowd.
●    Students are reminded that there are still restrictions on students using the photocopiers.
●    Peer Helpers are reminded to empty your Peer Helper Folder in Room #87 and to pass in your Peer Helper pocketbook.
●    There will be no Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Small Ensemble or Women’s Ensemble rehearsals this week, due to exams.
●    Table Tennis will resume on February 7.
●    UPEI will be hosting high school students on February 8th  for a student symposium based on the film “How to Start A Revolution.”  A screening of the film will be followed by discussion and activities.  If you are interested please see Mr. Lea, ASAP.
●    The national student Commonwealth form is a week-long program of discussion, brainstorming, role-playing, and learning about different cultures, countries, institutions, and contemporary issues. Teams of two students with good communication abilities, group skills, and a lively interest in global issues are invited to apply. See Mr. Conohan for more details. Deadline is  February 15.
●    If students want help filling out job applications, creating resumes, cover letters, or filling out a university application, there will be support available during exam days in Room 86

Yearbook Notices:
●    Students – The on-line ordering for the yearbook is still available, but only until January 31. Go the school’s web page and visit the students’ page for the link to place your order. If you don’t order your yearbook now, you will be disappointed in June as this year’s yearbook is looking better than ever!!

Upcoming Events:
●    Tomorrow’s exam schedule (See notes above with regards to weather affecting the schedule.):
○    Morning: PED621A, GEO621A, HIS421A, OCN621A, HIS621B, LAW521A
○    Afternoon: CHM521A, CHM621A, SCI421A
●    No classes on February 1, and second semester begins on Thursday, February 2.

Exam Day Reminders:
●    Students are reminded that all electronic devices are to be left in lockers during examination times.
●    Daily Schedule:
○    08:40 am – Start moving to morning exam room.
○    09:00 am – Morning exam starts.
○    10:30 am – First Dismissal of morning exam.
○    11:30 am – Final Dismissal of morning exam.
○    12:10 pm – Start moving to afternoon exam room.
○    02:00 pm – First Dismissal of afternoon exam.
○    03:00 pm – Final Dismissal of afternoon exam.
●    Students who are not writing exams should be in one of two places: the Library or the Cafeteria.

Happy Birthday to Julie Grant and Tom Sencabaugh.

Today’s exam schedule:
○    Morning: ENG421A, ENG521A, ENG621A
○    Afternoon: ACC621A, BIO521A, FRE621F, FRE421A, FDS421A, FAM621A

Today’s Reminders:
●    Students are reminded that there are still restrictions on students using the photocopiers.
●    Peer Helpers are reminded to empty your Peer Helper Folder in Room #87 and to pass in your Peer Helper pocketbook.
●    There will be no Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Small Ensemble or Women’s Ensemble rehearsals this week, due to exams.
●    Table Tennis  is cancelled.  It will resume on February 7.
●    UPEI will be hosting high school students on February 8th  for a student symposium based on the film “How to Start A Revolution.”  A screening of the film will be followed by discussion and activities.  If you are interested please see Mr. Lea, ASAP.
●    The national student Commonwealth form is a week-long program of discussion, brainstorming, role-playing, and learning-learning about different cultures, countries, institutions, and contemporary issues. Teams of two students with good communication abilities, group skills, and a lively interest in global issues are invited to apply. See Mr. Conohan for more details. Deadline is  February 15.
●    If students want help filling out job applications, creating resumes, cover letters, or filling out a university application, there will be support available during exam days in Room 86

Yearbook Notices:
●    Students – The on-line ordering for the yearbook is still available, but only until January 31. Go the school’s web page and visit the students’ page for the link to place your order. If you don’t order your yearbook now, you will be disappointed in June as this year’s yearbook is looking better than ever!!

Upcoming Events:
●    Tomorrow’s exam schedule:
○    Morning: MAT421A, MAT521A, MAT521B, MAT621A, MAT621B
○    Afternoon: AGS801A, BIO621A, FRE521A, PHY621A
●    No classes on February 1, and second semester begins on Thursday, February 2.

Happy Birthday to Brody MacDonald.

We welcome the following guest staff today: Mike Hambly for Heidi Hayden-Ward, Bill McKinnon for Alana Trainor, Vanessa Foster for Janet MacDougall-Turner and Tracy Schurman for Dawn Martell.

Cafeteria Special: Rotini Pasta Bake, served with a healthy side and bread stick.

Today’s Reminders:
●    Students are reminded that there are still restrictions on students using the photocopiers.
●    Peer Helpers are reminded to empty your Peer Helper Folder in Room #87 and to pass in your Peer Helper pocketbook.
●    There will be no Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Small Ensemble or Women’s Ensemble rehearsals this week, due to exams.
●    Table Tennis cancelled today.  It will resume on February 7.
●    The national student Commonwealth form is a week-long program of discussion, brainstorming, role-playing, and learning-learning about different cultures, countries, institutions, and contemporary issues. Teams of two students with good communication abilities, group skills, and a lively interest in global issues are invited to apply. See Mr. Conohan for more details. Deadline is  February 15.

Physical Education Department Notices:
●    Girl’s Fitness Group will meet today at 3:15 in the PE area.
●    Any Grade 10 students who have not completed two ‘beep’ tests can do so today during lunch break in the gym.
●    Students are reminded that the Fitness Center is open every morning from 8:10 to 8:40.

Yearbook Notices:
●    Students – The on-line ordering for the yearbook is still available, but only until January 31. Go the school’s web page and visit the students’ page for the link to place your order. If you don’t order your yearbook now, you will be disappointed in June as this year’s yearbook is looking better than ever!!

Upcoming Events:
●    Tomorrow’s exam schedule:
○    Morning: ENG421A, ENG521A, ENG621A
○    Afternoon: ACC621A, BIO521A, FRE621F, FRE421A, FDS421A, FAM621A
●    If students want help filling out job applications, creating resumes, cover letters, or filling out a university application, there will be support available during exam days in Room 86.
●    No classes on February 1, and second semester begins on Thursday, February 2.

It’s a “C-D” Day!

Happy Birthday to Olivia Lannigan. We also extend belated greetings to Tyler Young who celebrated his birthday on Saturday.

We welcome the following guest staff today: Donna White for Bethany MacLeod and Linda Peric for Kirk White (pm).

Cafeteria Special: Hot turkey sandwich with mashed potato, hot vegetable and gravy.

News Flash! Brielle Ansems was nominated for Female Recording Artist of the Year at the PEI Music Awards this weekend.  Congratulations on this huge honour for such a young artist!! Go, Brielle!

Happening Today:
●    Students are reminded that there are still restrictions on students using the photocopiers.
●    Peer Helpers are reminded to empty your Peer Helper Folder in Room #87 and to pass in your Peer Helper pocketbook.
●    There will be no Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Small Ensemble or Women’s Ensemble rehearsals this week, due to exams.

Physical Education Department Notices:
●    Girl’s Fitness Group will meet tomorrow at 3:15 in the PE area.
●    Any Grade 10 students who have not completed two ‘beep’ tests can do so today or tomorrow during lunch break in the gym.
●    Students are reminded that the Fitness Center is open every morning from 8:10 to 8:40.

Yearbook Notices:
●    Students – The on-line ordering for the yearbook is still available, but only until January 31. Go the school’s web page and visit the students’ page for the link to place your order. If you don’t order your yearbook now, you will be disappointed in June as this year’s yearbook is looking better than ever!!

Upcoming Events:
●    Exams will begin on Wednesday, January 25.
●    If students want help filling out job applications, creating resumes, cover letters, or filling out a university application, there will be support available during exam days in Room 86.
●    No classes on February 1, and second semester begins on Thursday, February 2.

Library Announcements:
●    Scholastic Book orders are due on January 27.
●    Do you like to read graphic novels? Make suggestions for new graphic novels before the order goes in!
●    Please return your overdue Library books and magazines. Other students are waiting for them.

It’s a “D-C” Day!

Student Use of Photocopiers:  With exams almost upon us, many students are in panic mode trying to photocopy missed notes and review sheets. Because teachers are using the copiers to prepare examinations, we are putting restrictions on student use of the two photocopiers located in the school:  No student use of copiers at this time. Notes will not be scanned for you! Students can request copies during class time if they have a note from the teacher, giving them permission to copy specific material. Students can request copies during breaks, or before and after class time, at a cost of 10 cents a sheet. Thanks for your cooperation.

We welcome the following guest staff today: Donna White for Bethany MacLeod, Steven Wakelin for Alana Trainor, Angela Drane for Rita Drane, and Wanda Cheverie for Gail Greene.

Cafeteria Special: Turkey dinner with mashed potato, dressing, hot vegetable and gravy.

Lost and Found: The office has a growing collection of jewelry pieces, as well as hats, mitts, and ear muffs, that have been found throughout the building. Please check to see if any items belong to you!

Need Help? If students want help filling out job applications, creating resumes, cover letters, or filling out a university application, there will be support available during the exam week in Room 86.

Happening Today:
●    Peer Helpers are reminded to empty your Peer Helper Folder in Room #87 and to pass in your Peer Helper pocketbook.

Physical Education Department Notices:
●    Any Grade 10 students who have not completed two ‘beep’ tests can do so this week during lunch break in the gym.
●    Students are reminded that the Fitness Center is open every morning from 8:10 to 8:40.

Yearbook Notices:
●    GRADS! Your yearbook write-ups, quotes, and last will and testament submissions are due by the end of the day today (this evening), emailed to mrhsyearbook@hotmail.com   Do not be late!
●    Students – The on-line ordering for the yearbook is still available, but only until January 31. Go the school’s web page and visit the students’ page for the link to place your order. If you don’t order your yearbook now, you will be disappointed in June as this year’s yearbook is looking better than ever!!

Upcoming Events:
●    Grade 10 students interested in the Quebec exchange are reminded that your applications are due in to Mme Flynn. Deadline is today.
●    The Disney Choir is hosting Exam Prep Stress Relief Day today, here at MRHS. There are three parts to this day: Pyjama Day (pay $1 to wear your pj’s to school), Pie Your Favourite Teacher Auction (at lunch break), and Disney Movie Night (watching ‘Tangled’ and ‘The Lion King’ from 6:30 to 10:00 pm, cost is $3, homemade treats will also be on sale).

Library Announcements:
●    Scholastic Book orders are due on January 27.
●    Do you like to read graphic novels? Make suggestions for new graphic novels before the order goes in!
●    Please return your overdue Library books and magazines. Other students are waiting for them.

Teen Night at Wellness Centre: Students are reminded that Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre hosts Friday Night “Teen Nights”. Activities vary from week to week based on what teens would like to do, but every Friday will include a 2 hour ice skate to music and lights. This event starts at 8:30 and will continue weekly until the end of March. Admission is open to all teenage students with the fee of $5 and valid Student ID.

It’s a “C-D” Day!

Congratulations to Mr. Nick and his incredible Drama Class for the outstanding performance of “Sleeping Beauty and the Beast”! From start to finish it was full of laughs, talent, organization and all round heaps of fun! Bravo!!!!!

Use of Photocopiers!  With exams almost upon us, many students are in panic mode trying to photocopy missed notes and review sheets. Because teachers are using the copiers to prepare examinations, we are putting restrictions on student use of the two photocopiers located in the school:  No student use of copiers at this time. Students can request copies during class time if they have a note from the teacher, giving them permission to copy specific material. Students can request copies during breaks, or before and after class time, at a cost of 10 cents a sheet. Thanks for your cooperation.

Happy Birthday to Alanna VanWiechen.

We welcome the following guest staff today: Donna White for Bethany MacLeod, Angela Drane for Tim Lea, and Zachariah Likely for Karen Malone.

Lost and Found: The office has a growing collection of jewelry pieces, as well as hats, mitts, and ear muffs, that have been found throughout the building. Please check to see if any items belong to you!

Happening Today:
●    The Culinary class is serving dinner today from 11:50 to 12:05. The menu will be Chicken Quesadillas, Greek Salad, Chocolate Cake, and a Surprise Beverage, all for $7.
●    Thanks to the student volunteers who were selected to participate in the focus group with Carrie St. Jean, chairperson of the Governance Commission, today at 11:30 in the Conference Room of the library: Jack VandenBroek, Melissa Haberl, Jason Fitzpatrick, Rachel Gormley, Lucas MacKenzie, Meagan Thorne, Choyce Chappell, Kassandra Gavin-Henry, Jesse Bell, Jordan Fox, and Richard Woods. Lunch will be provided for these students.
●    Any Grade 11 and 12 students interested in discovering another region of Canada while learning or improving their French this summer should see Mme Flynn about the Explore Programme.

Physical Education Department Notices:
●    Any Grade 10 students who have not completed two ‘beep’ tests can do so this week during lunch break in the gym.
●    Students are reminded that the Fitness Center is open every morning from 8:10 to 8:40.

Yearbook Notices:
●    GRADS! Your yearbook write-ups, quotes, and last will and testament submissions are due by the end of the day Friday. In this case we mean Friday evening, not the end of the school day as they must be emailed to mrhsyearbook@hotmail.com   DO NOT BE LATE.
●    Students – The on-line ordering for the yearbook is still available, but only until January 31. Go the school’s web page and visit the students’ page for the link to place your order. If you don’t order your yearbook now, you will be disappointed in June as this year’s yearbook is looking better than ever!!

Upcoming Events:
●    Grade 10 students interested in the Quebec exchange are reminded that your applications are due in to Mme Flynn by Friday.
●    The Disney Choir is hosting Exam Prep Stress Relief Day tomorrow, here at MRHS. There are three parts to this day: Pyjama Day (pay $1 to wear your pj’s to school), Pie Your Favourite Teacher Auction (at lunch break), and Disney Movie Night (watching ‘Tangled’ and ‘The Lion King’ from 6:30 to 10:00 pm, cost is $3, homemade treats will also be on sale).

Library Announcements:
●    Scholastic Book orders are due on January 27.
●    Do you like to read graphic novels? Make suggestions for new graphic novels before the order goes in!
●    Please return your overdue Library books and magazines. Other students are waiting for them.

Student Services:
●    All Grade 12 students applying to college and university are reminded that deadlines are approaching.
○    Feb.15: Deadline for UPEI Nursing (and most other nursing programs in the region)
○    Feb.28: Holland College deadline. Applicants must include a resume with application.
○    Mar.1: UPEI deadline and most other Atlantic Canada universities.
●    Students need to check specific dates and guidelines for the schools and programs they are applying to as they vary.
●    All applicants must fill out a transcript request. Copies are located under the Scholarship Board in the Student Service office. Completed forms should be placed in the mailbox on Mr. Conohan’s door at Student Services. This form will indicate where transcripts are to be sent.
●    There will be a handout with more detailed information sent to Grade 12 home rooms later this week. If you are not in a Grade 12 home room but would like one, please pick one up at the Student Service office.
●    Several major scholarships have upcoming deadlines. Go to Student Services for more details. Top 20 Under 20: January 23; Toyota Earth Day Scholarship: January 31; Terry Fox Humanitarian Award: February 1; Many UPEI Entrance Scholarships: March 1.
●    Forum for Young Canadians is a one week Youth Forum in Ottawa for students interested in national politics and public affairs. If interested, see Mr. Conohan.
●    Canada World Youth Programs: Several programs are available: opportunities for youth to travel within Canada and abroad to do humanitarian work.
●    Explore Program 2012: Five week intensive French course for all levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Participants receive a $2000 bursary which covers most expenses. Students may live in a student residence at a chosen university (University of Moncton is the closest) or live with a host family.

It’s a “D-C” Day!

Happy Birthday to Sara D. Campbell, Tristan Chatman and Dylan Lowery.

We welcome the following guest staff today: Donna White for Bethany MacLeod, Angela Drane for Rita Drane, Jennifer Dixon for Ralph Jamieson, and Bill MacKinnon for Anne MacKinnon.

Cafeteria Special: Sub Day!

Found Yesterday: Silver ring with a purple stone, and a set of math index cards.

Happening Today:
●    Peer Help Block Meetings will be held today.
●    Staff and students are reminded that the Cafeteria will be closed this morning at break, due to the Drama performance of “Sleeping Beauty and the Beast”.
●    Junior Achievement’s “Company Program” will be running at Montague next semester after school. Representatives from Junior Achievement will be in the lobby at the lunch break again today to talk to students about the program.  If you have an interest in business, please stop by the booth and find out what Junior Achievement is all about!
●    Any Grade 11 and 12 students interested in discovering another region of Canada while learning or improving their French this summer should see Mme Flynn about the Explore Programme.

Physical Education Department Notices:
●    Ms. Dowd and Mr. Stevenson would like to thank ‘Team Gunn’ for representing MRHS at the Provincial Dodgeball Championships at Colonel Gray last night.  The team battled hard in their crossover game, forcing Kinkora, the eventual champs, to play OT.
●    Come out and cheer on the Men’s Basketball team as they take on the Charlottetown Rural AAA team this evening at 5!
●    Any Grade 10 students who have not completed two ‘beep’ tests can do so during lunch break in the gym.
●    Students are reminded that the Fitness Center is open every morning from 8:10 to 8:40.

Upcoming Events:
●    Culinary Dinner: The last meal for the CUL class will be held on Thursday, January 19, in Room 136, at lunch, from 11:50 to 12:05. The menu will be Chicken Quesdillas, Greek Salad, Chocolate Cake, and a Surprise Beverage. Please sign up at the ticket booth at noon today. Don’t miss the last meal! The CUL801A class appreciates all your support this semester. Next semester, look for more scrumptious meals!
●    Grade 10 students interested in the Quebec exchange are reminded that your applications are due in to Mme Flynn by Friday.
●    The Disney Choir is hosting Exam Prep Stress Relief Day here at MRHS on Friday, January 20. There are three parts to this day:
○    Pyjama Day: All students and teachers are invited to pay $1 and wear their pyjamas to school for the day. Students from the Disney Choir will be around during home room to take the donations and pass out stickers for those who have paid. There will be cookies for the class with the highest percentage of students dressed in pyjamas.
○    Pie Your Favourite Teacher Auction: Come to the cafeteria at lunch on Friday to bid to put a pie in the face of your favourite teacher. The highest bidder gets the honours.
○    Disney Movie Night: The Disney Choir will be hosting a Disney Movie Night featuring the movies ‘Tangled’ and ‘The Lion King’ on Friday night from 6:30 to 10:00. The cost is $3 per person. Popcorn, caramel corn and other home-baked treat will also be for sale at this event. Come on out and relax and relive your childhood with these Disney classics.

Library Announcements:
●    CBC Battle of the Book Club will be meeting today at 12 noon in the Library Conference room. Bring your lunch.
●    Scholastic Book orders are due on January 27.
●    Do you like to read graphic novels? Make suggestions for new graphic novels before the order goes in!
●    Please return your overdue Library books and magazines. Other students are waiting for them.

Student Services:
●    Holland College will be putting on a Community Info session in the seminar room in the library this evening at 7:00. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs the College has to offer, updates to the College, the application process, etc.  This session is open to all interested teens and adults in the community.
●    All Grade 12 students applying to college and university are reminded that deadlines are approaching.
○    Feb.15: Deadline for UPEI Nursing (and most other nursing programs in the region)
○    Feb.28: Holland College deadline. Applicants must include a resume with application.
○    Mar.1: UPEI deadline and most other Atlantic Canada universities.
●    Students need to check specific dates and guidelines for the schools and programs they are applying to as they vary.
●    All applicants must fill out a transcript request. Copies are located under the Scholarship Board in the Student Service office. Completed forms should be placed in the mailbox on Mr. Conohan’s door at Student Services. This form will indicate where transcripts are to be sent.
●    There will be a handout with more detailed information sent to Grade 12 home rooms later this week. If you are not in a Grade 12 home room but would like one, please pick one up at the Student Service office.
●    Several major scholarships have upcoming deadlines. Go to Student Services for more details.
○    Top 20 Under 20: January 23
○    Toyota Earth Day Scholarship: January 31
○    Terry Fox Humanitarian Award: February 1
○    Many UPEI Entrance Scholarships: March 1
●    Forum for Young Canadians is a one week Youth Forum in Ottawa for students interested in national politics and public affairs. If interested, see Mr. Conohan.
●    Canada World Youth Programs: Several programs are available: opportunities for youth to travel within Canada and abroad to do humanitarian work.
●    Explore Program 2012: Five week intensive French course for all levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Participants receive a $2000 bursary which covers most expenses. Students may live in a student resident at a chosen university (University of Moncton is the closest) or live with a host family.

It’s a “C-D” Day!

Happy Birthday to Hannah Buell, Jordan Fox, Brianne MacDonald, and Fraser Van Iderstine.

We welcome the following guest staff today: Wanda Cheverie for Gail Johnston (pm) and Annie MacDonald for Yvonne Higgins. Mr. Earl Campbell is absent today.

Cafeteria Special: Macaroni hamburger casserole, served with a healthy side and a bread stick.

Congratulations to Brendan Curran who was elected Premier at the Rotary Club Youth Parliament on Friday. Joining Brendan on the government side as Deputy Premier will be Christian Norton while slinging questions and criticism from the opposition benches will be Monica Furness and Melissa Haberl.

Happening Today:
●    Staff and students are reminded that the Cafeteria will be closed this morning at break, due to the Drama performance of “Beauty and the Beast”.
●    Here it is….. the moment you’ve been waiting for……… The list of teachers whoYOU can bid on to throw a pie at on Friday: Ms. Anderson, Ms. A. Beck, Ms. C. Beck, Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Arbing, Ms. Mason, Mr. Hayes, Mr.  Jamieson, Mr. Killeen, Mr. MacDonald, Ms. MacDonald (VP), Mr. Trainor, Mr. Weeks, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Stevenson, and Ms. Hicken. We hope you’ve saved your money. They aren’t going to go cheap!!!
●    Junior Achievement’s “Company Program” will be running at Montague next semester after school. Representatives from Junior Achievement will be in the lobby at the lunch break today and tomorrow to talk to students about the program.  If you have an interest in business, please stop by the booth and find out what Junior Achievement is all about!
●    Any Grade 11 and 12 students interested in discovering another region of Canada while learning or improving their French this summer should see Mme Flynn about the Explore Programme. A fabulous experience and opportunity!

Physical Education Department Notices:
●    Congrats to the Women’s Basketball  team who  wallopped Morell last evening by a score of 43-12 (or something like that!) The girls were on fire!
●    Members of the “Gunn” Dodgeball team will meet in the PE area at first break today. Players should bring their signed consent forms and t-shirt money.
●    Girl’s Fitness Group will meet today at 3:15 in the Phys. Ed. area.
●    Come out and cheer on the Men’s Basketball team as they take on the Charlottetown Rural AAA team on Wednesday at 5 pm!
●    Students are reminded that the Fitness Center is open every morning from 8:10 to 8:40.

Upcoming Events:
●    Peer Help Block Meetings will be held tomorrow.
●    Culinary Dinner: The last meal for the CUL class will be held on Thursday, January 19, in Room 136, at lunch, from 11:50 to 12:05. The menu will be Chicken Quesdillas, Greek Salad, Chocolate Cake, and a Surprise Beverage. Please sign up at the ticket booth at noon on Tuesday and Wednesday. Don’t miss the last meal! The CUL801A class appreciates all your support this semester. Next semester, look for more scrumptious meals!
●    Grade 10 students interested in the Quebec exchange are reminded that your applications are due in to Mme Flynn by Friday.
●    The Disney Choir is hosting Exam Prep Stress Relief Day here at MRHS on Friday, January 20. There are three parts to this day: Pyjama Day, the “Pie Your Favourite Teacher” Auction, and the Disney Movie Night. Details follow:
○    Pyjama Day: All students and teachers are invited to pay $1 and wear their pyjamas to school for the day. Students from the Disney Choir will be around during home room to take the donations and pass out stickers for those who have paid. There will be cookies for the class with the highest percentage of students dressed in pyjamas.
○    Pie Your Favourite Teacher Auction: Come to the cafeteria at lunch on Friday to bid to put a pie in the face of your favourite teacher. The highest bidder gets the honours.
○    Disney Movie Night: The Disney Choir will be hosting a Disney Movie Night featuring the movies ‘Tangled’ and ‘The Lion King’ on Friday night from 6:30 to 10:00. The cost is $3 per person. Popcorn, caramel corn and other home-baked treat will also be for sale at this event. Come on out and relax and relive your childhood with these Disney classics.

Student Services:
●    Holland College will be putting on a Community Info session in the seminar room in the library on Wednesday evening, January18, at 7:00. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs the College has to offer, updates to the College, the application process, etc.  This session is open to all interested teens and adults in the community.
●    All Grade 12 students applying to college and university are reminded that deadlines are approaching.
○    Feb.15: Deadline for UPEI Nursing (and most other nursing programs in the region)
○    Feb.28: Holland College deadline. Applicants must include a resume with application.
○    Mar.1: UPEI deadline and most other Atlantic Canada universities.
●    Students need to check specific dates and guidelines for the schools and programs they are applying to as they vary.
●    All applicants must fill out a transcript request. Copies are located under the Scholarship Board in the Student Service office. Completed forms should be placed in the mailbox on Mr. Conohan’s door at Student Services. This form will indicate where transcripts are to be sent.
●    There will be a handout with more detailed information sent to Grade 12 home rooms later this week. If you are not in a Grade 12 home room but would like one, please pick one up at the Student Service office.
●    Several major scholarships have upcoming deadlines. Go to Student Services for more details.
○    Top 20 Under 20: January 23
○    Toyota Earth Day Scholarship: January 31
○    Terry Fox Humanitarian Award: February 1
○    Many UPEI Entrance Scholarships: March 1
●    Forum for Young Canadians is a one week Youth Forum in Ottawa for students interested in national politics and public affairs. If interested, see Mr. Conohan.
●    Canada World Youth Programs: Several programs are available: opportunities for youth to travel within Canada and abroad to do humanitarian work.
●    Explore Program 2012: Five week intensive French course for all levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Participants receive a $2000 bursary which covers most expenses. Students may live in a student resident at a chosen university (University of Moncton is the closest) or live with a host family.

It’s a “D-C” Day!

Happy Birthday to Nicholas Gregory!  We also extend belated greetings to Morgan Drake, Mikayla McGuirk, and Krystal Pirch who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

We welcome the following guest staff today: Trevor MacDonald for Tim Lea, Trudy Chaloner for Janet MacDougall-Turner, Donna White for Bethany MacLeod, and Vanessa Roster for Ronnie Munn.

Cafeteria Special: Hot hamburger sandwich with mashed potato, hot vegetable and gravy.

Happening Today:
●    All Disney Choir members are asked to meet in Learning Centre B today at 11:45 am.
●    Any Grade 11 and 12 students interested in discovering another region of Canada while learning or improving their French this summer should see Mme Flynn about the Explore Programme. A fabulous experience and opportunity!
●    French Trip Travellers needing to make payments should see Mme Flynn at break.

Physical Education Department Notices:
●    The Men’s and Women’s Basketball team bus will be leaving for Morell at 3:45 today.
●    Come out and cheer on the Men’s Basketball team as they take on the Charlottetown Rural AAA team on Wednesday at 5 pm!
●    Girl’s Fitness Group will meet tomorrow at 3:15 in the Phys. Ed. area.
●    Students are reminded that the Fitness Center is open every morning from 8:10 to 8:40.

Upcoming Events:
●    Peer Help Block Meetings will be on Wednesday, January 18th this week.
●    Grade 10 students interested in the Quebec exchange are reminded that your applications are due in to Mme Flynn by Friday.
●    Junior Achievement’s “Company Program” will be running at Montague next semester after school. Representatives from Junior Achievement will be in the lobby at the lunch break tomorrow and Wednesday to talk to students about the program.  If you have an interest in business, please stop by the booth and find out what Junior Achievement is all about!
●    The Disney Choir is hosting Exam Prep Stress Relief Day here at MRHS on Friday, January 20. There are three parts to this day: Pyjama Day, the “Pie Your Favourite Teacher” Auction, and the Disney Movie Night. Details follow:
○    Pyjama Day: All students and teachers are invited to pay $1 and wear their pyjamas to school for the day. Students from the Disney Choir will be around during home room to take the donations and pass out stickers for those who have paid. There will be cookies for the class with the highest percentage of students dressed in pyjamas.
○    Pie Your Favourite Teacher Auction: Come to the cafeteria at lunch on Friday to bid to put a pie in the face of your favourite teacher. The highest bidder gets the honours.
○    Disney Movie Night: The Disney Choir will be hosting a Disney Movie Night featuring the movies ‘Tangled’ and ‘The Lion King’ on Friday night from 6:30 to 10:00. The cost is $3 per person. Popcorn, caramel corn and other home-baked treat will also be for sale at this event. Come on out and relax and relive your childhood with these Disney classics.
Student Services:
●    Holland College will be putting on a Community Info session in the seminar room in the library on Wednesday evening, January18, at 7:00. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs the College has to offer, updates to the College, the application process, etc.  This session is open to all interested teens and adults in the community.
●    All Grade 12 students applying to college and university are reminded that deadlines are approaching.
○    Feb.15: Deadline for UPEI Nursing (and most other nursing programs in the region)
○    Feb.18: Holland College deadline. Applicants must include a resume with application.
○    Mar.1: UPEI deadline and most other Atlantic Canada universities.
●    Students need to check specific dates and guidelines for the schools and programs they are applying to as they vary.
●    All applicants must fill out a transcript request. Copies are located under the Scholarship Board in the Student Service office. Complete dorms should be placed in the mailbox on Mr. Conohan’s door at Student Services. This form will indicate where transcripts are to be sent.
●    There will be a handout with more detailed information sent to Grade 12 home rooms later this week. If you are not in a Grade 12 home room but would like one, please pick one up starting Tuesday at the Student Service office.
●    Several major scholarships have upcoming deadlines. Go to Student Services for more details.
○    Top 20 Under 20: January 23
○    Toyota Earth Day Scholarship: January 31
○    Terry Fox Humanitarian Award: February 1
○    Many UPEI Entrance Scholarships: March 1
●    Forum for Young Canadians is a one week Youth Forum in Ottawa for students interested in national politics and public affairs. If interested, see Mr. Conohan.
●    Canada World Youth Programs: Several programs are available: opportunities for youth to travel within Canada and abroad to do humanitarian work.
●    Explore Program 2012: Five week intensive French course for all levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Participants receive a $2000 bursary which covers most expenses. Students may live in a student resident at a chosen university (University of Moncton is the closest) or live with a host family.