Entries from January 2008 ↓

Happy Birthday today to Cody Annear and Brittany Jackson.

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Rachel Colwill, and Mr. Jared Cheverie.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Grilled chicken breast on a bun and a choice of side, with a small white milk, for $4.00.

There will not be Women’s Ensemble today.

Band Students: Jazz Band is cancelled today, but will be held next week.

January Book orders are available in the Library. Remember that orders are due today.

All schools in the Eastern School District are closed today.

All schools in the Eastern School District are closed today.

There will be a Yearbook Committee meeting Wednesday after school until 4:30pm. New members are always welcome.

Happy Birthday today to Brandon Hopkins and Katelyn Kennedy.

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

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Tuna Melt with a choice of side with small white milk for $4.00.

The following people are asked to please see Mrs. Killeen in the Library today: Megan MacDonald, Holly Hoyles, Katie MacDonald, Rebecca McLeod, Manuela Hager, Sarah Mermuys, and Daniel Lanois.

The Quit 4 Life program will be meeting on Wednesday, January 16, at lunch break. The list of participants is posted in the staff room.

The Choir is reminded that rehearsal for tomorrow only will be from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Staff and students should note that the printer is now operating in the Library.

January Book orders are available in the Library. Orders are due on Thursday, January 17^th.

Band Students: Sectionals are as follows this week during lunch:

• Monday - Trumpets
• Wednesday - Saxophone and Trombone
• Friday - Rhythm section (Donald MacNearney, Bennet Buell)

There will be Concert Band on Wednesday after school and Jazz Band will be held this week and next week on Thursday after school.

Happy Birthday today to Justin Courtney, Jenna Leeco, and Amanda O’Connor.

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Rachel Colwill and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

Mr. Armstrong will not be in the Guidance Office today.

The first annual “Fitness for a Cause” will be happening this Saturday, January 12^th, at Atlantic Fitness East in Montague. There will be fitness classes all day, along with an open swim. Classes are $3 each or $10 for the day. All proceeds are going to support the local chapter of Meals on Wheels. Phone 838-3047 for the fitness class schedule.

January Book orders are available in the Library. Orders are due on Thursday, January 17th.

Quit 4 Life Participants: Please hand in your forms to Ms. Beck Colwill today.

Band: There will be sectionals today for saxophone and trombone players during lunch break. See you sectional leaders for the exact time.

Happy Birthday today to Jill Drake and Daniel Lanois.

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Courtney MacDonald, Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Trevor MacDonald, Mr. Joe Purchase, Ms. Donna White, Ms. Denise McGillivray, and Ms. Paula Johnston.

We would like to congratulate Sarah Haberl who was selected by the Student Council yesterday to represent the student body on the new School Construction Committee.

Two binders (one pink/one white) and a textbook were misplaced yesterday…anyone finding these items, please turn them into the office today…. the student is starting to panic (test tomorrow). Thanks.

There will be a SADD meeting in Room M303 at 12:00 noon today.

Wrestling:  There will be Wrestling practice today at Montague Consolidated from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

The first annual “Fitness for a Cause” will be happening this Saturday, January 12^th, at Atlantic Fitness East in Montague. There will be fitness classes all day, along with an open swim. Classes are $3 each or $10 for the day. All proceeds are going to support the local chapter of Meals on Wheels. Phone 838-3047 for the fitness class schedule.

January Book orders are available in the Library. Orders are due on Thursday, January 18^th.

Quit 4 Life! Are you serious about quitting smoking? Have you tried but have not had success? Need some help and support? MRHS S.W.I.T.C.H. Club and a trained facilitator from the Canadian Cancer Society are here to help! Come find out what it’s all about. See Mme Flynn in M301 to register. Our first session will be today in C Block.

Happy Birthday today to Charlotte Gallant.

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Rachel Colwill, Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Denise McGillvray, and Mr. Brian Somers.

Staff and Students should note that Mr. Armstrong is not in the Guidance Office today.

Note to Peer Helpers: There will be Peer Helper block meetings today.

Today is the first rehearsal for The High School Musical. It will start at 3:15 in Mr. Nicholson’s room. All members of the cast must attend.

French Trip students: A New shipment of chocolate has arrived. Come get yours today! Also, your next $100 deposit is due on January 21. Let’s meet on Friday at 12:00 for updates!

Reminder: The Photography Club will meet on Thursday after school in Room M308. Bring prints from the holidays to fill the display case! New members are always welcome.

January Book orders are available in the Library. Orders are due on Thursday, January 17^th.

Quit 4 Life! Are you serious about quitting smoking? Have you tried but have not had success? Need some help and support? MRHS S.W.I.T.C.H. Club and a trained facilitator from the Canadian Cancer Society are here to help! Come find out what it’s all about. See Mme Flynn in M301 to register. Your first session will be Thursday, January 10, in C Block.

Mrs. Killeen has put some “tobacco and teen” books on display in conjunction with Quit 4 Life Program and Non-Smoking week. Visit the Library.

Happy Birthday today to Carly Carroll, Anthony Jackson, Bradley MacMillan, and Tyler Morrison.

We extend a welcome today to guest teachers Ms. Rachel Colwill and Mr. Brian Somers.

Message from M. Morrison: No Canada Games Wrestling practice today (Tuesday).

Grade 12 students should be aware that Holland College has a new program called “Introduction to Video Game Art and Design”. There will be an information session about this new program, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 9^th, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Holland College Charlottetown Centre, in Room 19C. Please use the Kent Street entrance.

An electronic device was found outside the building yesterday in the snow. If you are missing one, please check with one of the secretaries in the office.

There will be a Student Council Executive meeting at lunch today, but no general Student Council meeting after school.

There will be a SHARE meeting today at 11:50 in Mr. Jamieson’s room.

January Book orders are available in the Library. The deadline for orders is Thursday, January 18^th.

Quit 4 Life! Are you serious about quitting smoking? Have you tried but have not had success? Need some help and support? MRHS S.W.I.T.C.H. Club and a trained facilitator from the Canadian Cancer Society are here to help! Come find out what it’s all about. See Mme Flynn in M301 today to register. Our first session will be Thursday, January 10, in C Block.

Photo Club will be meeting on Thursday after school in Room M308. Bring your photos form the holidays!

Band Students: Just a reminder that saxophone sectionals are Wednesday at11:50 and trombone/euphonium sectionals are Friday at 11:50 . There will be Concert Band on Wednesday at 3:15 and Jazz Band on Thursday at 3:15. Trumpet sectionals resume on Monday during lunch.

Happy Birthday today to Laura Mooney, Nicole Mooney, Chance White, and Mr. Bob Nicholson.

We extend a welcome today to guest teacher Mr. Brian Somers.

We would also like to welcome the T.P.Girls Hockey Team from Whitburn, Newfoundland.  These ladies will be visiting us for the next few days.

The following students are asked to see Mrs. Killeen this morning at break: Daniel Lanois, Mitchel Richard and Vanessa Blackett.

Felicitations goes out to Sarah-Marie Sandford who was chosen to represent PEI as an ambassador for the french for the future/le francais joir l’avenir conference in Toronto in February. Ca c’est chouette!

Knitters will meet today (what?  Mondays…you always meet on Mondays!) in M301 at 11:38. Hope you remembered your knitting!

Don’t forget to sign-up for intramural soccer baseball at the gym bulletin board.  If you have any questions, ask Mike MacDonald, Katelyn Shaw or Kyle McGuirk.

Band Students:  Sectionals at lunch time will start up again on Wednesday.  Saxophone players are asked to come to the music room on Wednedays at 11:50 a.m.  Bring your lunches.  Rehearsal for trombones will be held on Friday at 11:50.  Concert Band rehearsal will be held on Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:30, and Jazz Band rehearsal will be on Thursday.

Library Notice:  The printer in the Library will not be working until further notice.  Could the young lady requesting the book Fly on the Wall: how one girl saw everything please see Mrs. Killeen as soon as possible.  Students are reminded that unless you have a note from a teacher, photocopying costs $.10 a sheet. If you miss notes from a class, be prepared to pay for your copies. Thanks.

There will be a Yearbook Committee meeting Wednesday after school, starting at 3:30 p.m.

Just a reminder to staff and students that due to the accumulation of snow in the parking lots, the number of parking spaces available are reduced until the snow melts! Parking as always is on a first arrival basis. I would suggest that until the snow melts, students avoid taking a vehicle to school if at all possible.