Entries from November 2007 ↓

Happy Birthday to Kelsey Carroll and Kimberlin Jesso!

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Paula Johnston and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

Students in STRIVE please note that there is a meeting today at 11:38 in Mrs. Drane’s room (M114). All STRIVE members must be there.

Any French Trip students who sold Christmas catalog items should see Mme Flynn at lunch time today.

Important Notice for Choir Members: All Choir Members who ordered calendars, please see Mrs. Hicken as soon as possible today.

Reader’s Circle will meet next Friday instead of today. There are two copies of “Ten Thousand Setting Suns” available in the Library if you have finished your novel. We also have several copies of “The Kite Runner” and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time” if you’d like to join us!

Today is Fit Friday - No Fries! The Special in the Cafeteria is a pasta bake (with meat or vegetarian sauce) and a garlic bread stick, with a small white milk for $4.00.

Other Cafeteria Notes: The Express Lane will not be open today. Also, starting today, the Cafeteria will not be open during A Block. This time is necessary in order for the crew to ready for the lunch break rush.

Women’s Ensemble: There will be auditions for Women’s Ensemble solos at 11:38 today.

Band: There will be Trombone sectionals today at 11:50 in the music room and Trumpet sectionals on Monday.

Christmas Dance tickets will be on sale at the top of the stairs starting today until Thursday of next week. For today and Monday, the cost of a ticket is $9 or reduced to $7 if you bring in a Food Bank donation with your money. Remember that Student Fees must be paid to purchase a dance ticket. The theme for this year’s Christmas dance is Masquerade.

Happy Birthday to Whitney Chapman, Ryan MacDonald and Katelyn MacKenzie.

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Martin Zver, and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

Peer Helpers: All members of Ms. Beck’s Peer Help home room should see her this morning following the announcements.

Some Home Room teachers have been questioning who gets the handout from Public Health this morning. All students who do not have a check mark or question mark beside their name have already received the immunization, so only those students with a mark beside their name get the MMR information.

Congratulations to Terri McGarry, Megan Kaderly, and Quiller Sharratt who represented PEI at the Canadian Student Debating Seminar in British Columbia. As a delegation, they performed skillfully and with spirit. Further congrats to Quiller who won the presitgious Tom Lawson Award for contributing the most spirit to the seminar as voted by his peers.

There will be a SADD meeting today at 12:00 noon in Ms. Ward’s room (M303).

Choir: There will be a Choir Executive meeting today right after Women’s Ensemble at 12:00. Everyone be there!

The Women’s Basketball Team played a tough first game last night against Colonel Gray.  Final score was 43-39 for the Gray.  Crashing the boards for Montague were Alana Murphy, Becca Walsh and Katelyn Powers.  The ladies will travel to play TOSH on Monday.

Congratulations to all Blood For Life members for an excellent turnout last evening, especially to donators David Nabuurs, Megan Kaderly, Barb Shephard, Bobby MacSweeney, Terri Nabuurs, Brittany MacEachern, Adam Ross and also a special thanks to Shelley Nabburs and Rory Hart!

The Men’s Basketball team won yesterday 64 to 36 against Colonel Gray with Evan Nobles as the top scorer with 22 points.

Christmas Dance tickets will be on sale at the top of the stairs starting tomorrow until Thursday of next week. For Friday and Monday, the cost of a ticket is $9 or $7 if you bring in a Food Bank donation with your money. Remember that Student Fees must be paid to purchase a dance ticket. The theme for this year’s Christmas dance is Masquerade.

Remember to wear pink tomorrow. Support S.A.V.E. and take a stand against bullying. Think pink!

Guidance Notes:

• Students in STRIVE should note that there will be a STRIVE meeting tomorrow (Friday) at 11:38 in Ms. Drane’s room (M114). Lunch will be provided.
• Any Grade 12 student who plans to apply to St. F.X. for a limited enrollment program like Nursing or Human Kinetics should apply immediately. See Mr. Armstrong for details.
• Students are reminded that Friday is Pink Shirt Day and that all students are asked to wear something pink in support of Students Against Violence Everywhere, and to support anti-bullying awareness throughout our school and our communities

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria is a “Breakfast for Dinner” (pancake, sausage and home fries) with a small white milk for $4.00.

Any students interested in Score Keeping for the Basketball Games should attend a meeting tomorrow at lunch break (or see Ms. MacKinnon).

Jared Shellen and Patrick Drake are asked to see Mrs. Killeen as soon as possible.

A Calculator was left in the Library during lunch break on Tuesday. Please see Mrs. Killeen if this calculator is yours.

The Library is looking for a Christmas tree. If anyone (staff or student) has an old (or spare) artificial Christmas tree for the Library, please see Mrs. Killeen.

Attention all French Trip students: Your chocolate bar money is due next Friday, December 7. All money must be returned to Mme Flynn on or before that date. Please hand in the money in bills or rolled coin!!

Happy Birthday to Tyler Bliksalger, Marcelenna Collings, Kara Jamieson, Jordan Miller, Paul Nabuurs, and Amber Whiteway.

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Trevor MacDonald, and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

There is an assembly during B Block today, but students are to go to their B Block classes for attendance and wait to be called down.

Guidance Notes:

• Students in STRIVE should note that there will be a brief meeting today at 12:00 noon in the Guidance Office. All STRIVE members are expected to be there.
• Any Grade 12 student who plans to apply to St. F.X. for a limited enrollment program like Nursing or Human Kinetics should apply immediately. See Mr. Armstrong for details.
• Students are reminded that Friday is Pink Shirt Day and that all students are asked to wear something pink in support of Students Against Violence Everywhere, and to support anti-bullying awareness throughout our school and our communities.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria is a Grilled chicken breast on a bun (white or whole wheat), side salad or pasta, small white milk - $4.00.

Our two exchange students from Quebec, Charles Gascon and Veronique Plourde, have completed their exchange and will be heading home this weekend. We will miss them and wish them best wishes from all at MRHS.

The Debate Club meets today at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room.

Band Students: There are sectional rehearsals today; Saxophones and Trumpets at 11:50 a.m. in the music room. Concert Band rehearsal starts at 3:15 p.m.

In preparation for the Christmas Dance, students who have not yet paid their student fees should take care of this as soon as possible. Students fees may be paid at the office.

Heckbert’s Grad Photos: Heckbert’s will be on the stage in the Cafeteria at lunch time on Tuesday, December 11, to deliver grad photos. Please check the grad bulletin board to see any money owing before this date.

There will be no yearbook workshop today after school. It is cancelled due to Blood for Life. It will go ahead next Wednesday after school.

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Martin Zver, Ms. Gaylene Nicholson, Mr. Trevor MacDonald, Ms. Amy Beck, Mr. Joe Purchase, and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria is a baked potato with choice of toppings (bacon bits, sour cream, cheese, broccoli) with a side salad or pasta and a small white milk for $3.50.

In preparation for the Christmas Dance, students who have not yet paid their student fees should take care of this as soon as possible. Students fees may be paid at the office.

Heckbert’s Grad Photos: Heckbert’s will be on the stage in the Cafeteria at lunch time on Tuesday, December 11, to deliver grad photos. Please check the grad bulletin board to see any money owing before this date.

Attention Grads: If you had your grad photo taken at “Light and Vision Photography” (Louise Vessey), please give your name to Ms. McLane by tomorrow (Wednesday).

The Matt Dunigan Football Quarterback Camp will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Colonel Gray High School. Cost to enter the camp is $10 and you can register with Glen Flood at the Football PEI Office at the House of Sport. Mr. Flood’s number is 368-4262 or e-mail him at gflood@sportpei.pe.ca. The camp, which is open to mail and female athletes, runs from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for ages 10-14 and from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for 15-19 year olds.

The boy’s washroom near the computer lab will be closed all day today. It is to be used by the childcare class.

There will be a SHARE meeting today at 11:40. All members please attend.

Happy Birthday today to Keenan Johnston!

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Marlo Dodge, Mr. Trevor MacDonald, Ms. Mary Peardon, Ms. Gaylane Nicholson, and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

Congratulations to April Flaglor for representing our school in the Honor’s Band this weekend. Sixty-seven (67) students from across PEI gathered together in Charlottetown to rehearse with a conductor from Nova Scotia. They performed six challenging pieces on Sunday afternoon at the Steele Recital Hall at UPEI. Way to go, April!

The Student Council is selling school clothing this week during lunch breaks. Those interested should go to Ms. Drane’s sewing lab to make their orders. Items for sale include: zip-up hoodies, hoodies, sweat pants, long and short sleeve shirts, shorts, and golf shirts.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria is a grilled cheese, side salad or pasta, with a small white milk for $4.00.

Audition week is finally here!  Those auditioning for The High School Musical should check the sheets posted outside Mr. Nicholson’s room.  Please be on time.  Auditions will be held in W206 (Mr. Nicholson’s room).

Knitters should bring their new skeins (pronounced “skanes”) of mohair, alpaca, merino, silk, angora or just plain old wool to Mme Flynn’s room at 11:38 today. You’ll knit and discuss llama behavior!

Band Students: Trumpet sectional will be held on Wednesday this week with the Saxophones. Trombones will rehearse on Friday. All sectionals go from 11:50 am to 12:20 pm.

Concert Band will practice on Wednesday and Jazz Band on Thursday at 3:15 after school. All members are asked to attend as you only have another two weeks before your concert on December 13.

Reader’s Circle will meet briefly on Friday at 12:00 this week to switch books or discuss.

We are providing a link to the highlights of the PEI Student Drug Use Survey that was released last week. This is excellent information which you want to read or refer others to… www.gov.pe.ca/go/studentdrugsurvey

Happy Birthday today to Nathan MacConnell, Carter MacDonald, and Janelle MacLeod !

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Gaylene Nicholson, Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Martin Zver, Ms. Denise McGillivray, and Mr. Trevor MacDonald.

Peer Helpers - There will be block meetings for all Peer Helpers today.

Fit Friday - No Fries! Today’s special in the cafeteria is spaghetti with meat sauce or vegetarian, with a garlic bread stick and a small white milk for $4.00.

The Choir will be meeting at 5:45 tonight at the Montague Town Hall. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight!

A huge congratulations goes out to Dylan Johnston for having quit smoking! It’s been three months to date. Dylan’s lungs and body (not to mention his wallet) are grateful for the decision. Well done, Dylan! (Mme Flynn and the SWITCH Group)

CHOICES: If you are interested in exploring your education and career opportunities, check out the CHOICES Workshop that is being offered through the Guidance office. Sign up this week outside the Guidance office or speak with Ms. Beck Colwill for more information.

Auditions for High School Musical: Auditions for this year’s musical, which will be: High School Musical, will be held after school on Wednesday, November 28; Thursday, November 29; and Wednesday, December 5. All students interested in performing in the musical must also attend a rehearsal after school on Thursday, December 6. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside Mr. Nicholson’s home room. Application sheets will be in an envelope beside the sign-up sheet for all students interested in being involved in any aspect of the musical, which includes set design, costumes, stage crew and so on. If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Beck or Mr. Nicholson.

Happy Birthday today to Rachael MacLean!

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Marlo Dodge, and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

Today’s special in the cafeteria is rice, honey garlic meatballs and egg rolls with a small white milk for $4.00.

Choir: There will be a very important meeting for all members of the choir at the first break today in Ms. Beck’s room (W204). All must attend!

The first Guy’s Group meeting will be held today during D Block. Please check in with your D Block teachers before meeting Ms. Beck Colwill in the last room on the top floor of the wing.

CHOICES: If you are interested in exploring your education and career opportunities, check out the CHOICES Workshop that is being offered through the Guidance office. Sign up this week outside the Guidance office or speak with Ms. Beck Colwill for more information.

Auditions for High School Musical: Auditions for this year’s musical, which will be: High School Musical, will be held after school on Wednesday, November 28; Thursday, November 29; and Wednesday, December 5. All students interested in performing in the musical must also attend a rehearsal after school on Thursday, December 6. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside Mr. Nicholson’s home room. Application sheets will be in an envelope beside the sign-up sheet for all students interested in being involved in any aspect of the musical, which includes set design, costumes, stage crew and so on. If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Beck or Mr. Nicholson.

Happy Birthday today to Olivia Conohan, Mark Schmeisser and Gerald Sharkey !

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Mr. Martin Zver, and Mr. Mike Hambly.

The 3^rd Annual Student-Teacher Hockey Game was a great event! The game last evening was well attended with over 200 tickets sold. Teachers annihilated the students with a final score of 5 - 2. Philip MacDonald scored two goals and Jen Power, Charla Currie and Jamie Lowther all scored a goal as well. For the student team… Brittany MacEachern and Jesse MacDonald scored a goal. Thanks to Ms. MacLeod and her Entrepreneurship Class and all who helped make it a wonderful evening!

Today’s special in the cafeteria is a grilled chicken breast on a bun with a choice of side and a small white milk for $4.00.

Those students who are involved in STRIVE are asked to drop by Mr. Armstrong’s office today to pick up a participation form.

S.A.V.E. Meeting is scheduled for today at 11:38 in Mr. Lea’s room.

Missing Items: A Physics textbook and a Biology binder were misplaced yesterday. If you have found these items, please turn them into the office. Thanks.

Band Students: There are Saxophone sectionals today at 11:50. On Friday, Trombone sectionals are cancelled due to Honor’s Band. There will be Concert Band today at 3:15 and Jazz Band tomorrow at the same time. All members are asked to attend as your concerts are fast approaching.

CHOICES: If you are interested in exploring your education and career opportunities, check out the CHOICES Workshop that is being offered through the Guidance office. Sign up this week outside the Guidance office or speak with Ms. Beck Colwill for more information.

Auditions for High School Musical: Auditions for this year’s musical, which will be: High School Musical, will be held after school on Wednesday, November 28; Thursday, November 29; and Wednesday, December 5. All students interested in performing in the musical must also attend a rehearsal after school on Thursday, December 6. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside Mr. Nicholson’s home room. Application sheets will be in an envelope beside the sign-up sheet for all students interested in being involved in any aspect of the musical, which includes set design, costumes, stage crew and so on. If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Beck or Mr. Nicholson.

Happy Birthday today to Rebeccah Hume, Drake MacRae, Kyle Schellen, and Robyn Veinot!

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Donna White, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Denise McGillivray, Ms. Amy Beck, and Ms. Marlo Dodge.

We welcome our PreService teachers from UPEI - Rachel Beck, Andrew Morrow, Danielle Fernette, and Kevin Scully who will be practice teaching here for four weeks.

The following students are asked to see Mrs. Killeen today: Oliver Fay, Jacob Jamieson, Willie Ray Campbell, Ray Martell, and Kara Beth Kemp.

Student Council: There will be a Student Council Executive meeting at lunch today in M307, and a full council meeting after school.

Grade 12 Students: Representatives from UNB will be at the Delta Hotel in Charlottetown on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. This will be a good opportunity to find out about UNB’s programs, residences, scholarships, etc. See Mr. Armstrong for details.

Grade 12 Students interested in the Nursing Program at UPEI should speak to Mandy Acorn or Kaitlyn Jenkins today. They will be in the Cafeteria over the noon hour attending the Health Fair.

Today is the deadline for students to sign up for the STRIVE program. See Mr. Armstrong if you are interested.

Anyone looking for part-time work raking leaves and shovelling snow, when required, should see Mr. Armstrong for details.

The Obesity Awareness Fair will be held all day today in the Cafeteria. Go and see the displays the HAL classes created.

CHOICES: If you are interested in exploring your education and career opportunities, check out the CHOICES Workshop that is being offered through the Guidance office. Sign up this week outside the Guidance office or speak with Ms. Beck Colwill for more information.

Today’s special in the cafeteria is a Taco Bake with a choice side and a small white milk for $4.00. Also, in the cafeteria, when you purchase a bottle of Aquafina water, put your name on a ballot to win one of three decks of “NHL Original Six” playing cards. Prizes will be drawn on Nov. 21, Nov. 28, and Dec. 5. Cafeteria will also be having a grand prize draw on Friday, Dec. 7, for a “NHL Greatest Moments” DVD.

Ms. Malone’s extra help will be today after school, not on Wednesday.

Student-Teacher Hockey Game is scheduled for tonight at 7:45 p.m. - Iceland Arena. Tickets will be on sale at the top of the stairs during lunch break today - $5.00, and also be on sale at the door.

Yearbook Committee: There will be a Yearbook Workshop on Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Students will be learning how to make pages!! Food will be served at the end of the workshop.

Auditions for High School Musical: Auditions for this year’s musical, which will be: High School Musical, will be held after school on Wednesday, November 28; Thursday, November 29; and Wednesday, December 5. All students interested in performing in the musical must also attend a rehearsal after school on Thursday, December 6. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside Mr. Nicholson’s home room. Application sheets will be in an envelope beside the sign-up sheet for all students interested in being involved in any aspect of the musical, which includes set design, costumes, stage crew and so on. If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Beck or Mr. Nicholson.

Happy Birthday today to Mamie Bell, Robert Christensen and Nigel Jackson!

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Donna White, Ms. Charlotte Smith, Mr. Greg Felix, Mr. Jeff Villard, Mr. Neil Anderson, Ms. Gaylene Nicholson, Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Trevor MacDonald, Ms. Nicole Jackson, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Roberta Giddings, Mr. Joe Purchase, and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

Today’s special in the cafeteria is a baked potato with a choice of toppings, side salad or pasta, with a small white milk for $3.75.

Dodge Ball action today: The Fat Boys take on The Mighty Vikings.

Knitting Club meets today at 11:38. All knitters MUST pick up a permission form today for our field trip tomorrow. No signed form, no trip.

Student-Teacher Hockey Game - Tuesday, November 20, at 7:45 p.m. at Iceland Arena. Tickets will be on sale at the top of the stairs during lunch break today - $5.00. Tickets will also be on sale at the door.

Ladies Volleyball Team: Can any member of the Ladies Volleyball Team who has not yet handed in their jersey, please pass it in to Kayla Publicover as soon as possible.

Ordering Retakes: Students have until tomorrow - Tuesday, November 20^th - to order photo packages from Lifetouch Photos.

SWITCH Club will meet on Wednesday at 12:00 in M301. Come with your ideas for the T-shirt contest!

Would all students going on the French trip please sign the sheet outside Mme. Flynn’s room indicating if and how many light bulbs you would like.

French Conversation Club will meet next week.

Yearbook Committee: There will be a Yearbook Workshop on Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Students will be learning how to make pages!! Food will be served at the end of the workshop.

Just a reminder for any students looking for Community Service Bursary hours: the Montague Provincial Library at the Town Hall is looking for volunteers to shelve books after school and on Saturdays. See the Librarian there.

Auditions for High School Musical: Auditions for this year’s musical, which will be: High School Musical, will be held after school on Wednesday, November 28; Thursday, November 29; and Wednesday, December 5. All students interested in performing in the musical must also attend a rehearsal after school on Thursday, December 6. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside Mr. Nicholson’s home room. Application sheets will be in an envelope beside the sign-up sheet for all students interested in being involved in any aspect of the musical, which includes set design, costumes, stage crew and so on. If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Beck or Mr. Nicholson.