Entries from February 2008 ↓

Happy Birthday to Pierce Hart!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amanda Purchase and Ms. Rachel Colwill.

There will be an important French Trip meeting today at 12:00 noon. Final fundraiser will be launched and important information relayed - attendance is mandatory.

Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams for winning last night. The Women out-scored Souris High by 34 points. The Men’s team played Charlottetown Rural with a final score of 69-56. Both teams advance to play at UPEI today.

Mrs. Killeen’s Grade 10 English 431 class is instructed NOT to go to the Library immediately following lunch. Instead report to the usual classroom.

Students who made the First Semester Honour Roll will be pleased to know that the lists have been posted in the main lobby. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Ryan Kelly, Jesse MacDonald, and Matt Morrison who were heard on Ocean Radio yesterday morning. These Grade 12 students were interviewed by Kerri Wynn MacLeod, a former student of MRHS. Great job!

There will be a Girls Group meeting this morning during A Block in the Health Room.

Travis Crane, Mark Schmeisser, and Donald Burke are asked to please see Mrs. Killeen as soon as possible.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Pasta Bake (vegetarian also available), garlic breadstick, with a small white milk for $4.

A huge thank you to Kaylea MacDonald for all her great work this year with assigning off-court officials for both Volleyball and Basketball. The Athletic Department really appreciates all you’ve done.

Anyone who plays on Harry Nabuurs’ Ringette team must see Mrs. Hicken this morning.

Happy Birthday to Jesse Clausheide and belated birthday greetings to Mr. Matthew Killeen, who celebrated his special day yesterday.

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Rachel Colwill, Ms. Roberta Giddings, and Mr. Frank Gaudet.

Grade 12 Students should note that a Scholarship update is posted on the Guidance Office Bulletin board and was distributed to the Grade 12 Home Rooms on Wednesday. You are asked to check these lists to see if any of these scholarships apply to you.

Those students who indicated to Mrs. McInnis that you were going to write the Maritime Math Competition must get a permission slip for your C and D Block teachers to sign. Please see Mrs. McInnis this morning.

Grads: We need to know about your intentions regarding the trip to Brookvale. So, there will be a meeting today in Ms. Anderson’s office at 11:50 for all those who signed up for TUBING. See you there!

There will be a meeting for all Choir members in W204 at first break this morning.

Women’s Ensemble will not meet at lunch today.

SNAC Meeting will be held today at 12:00 noon in the gym.

There will be Rugby World Cup videos playing at lunch in Mr. Killeen’s room for anyone interested.

Readers’ Circle will meet today at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room - new book launch!

Band Students: There will be Concert Band today after school instead of Jazz Combo. It is your last practice before you perform next Tuesday at the Confederation Center. Students are asked to bring in their permission slips tomorrow.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Meatball sub (½), choice of side, with a small white milk for $4.

Come out tonight and support your Vikings Basketball teams! Both the Men and Ladies will play home games for the quarter finals this evening. Ladies play Souris at 5:00 p.m. and Men play Charlottetown Rural at 7:00 p.m. These are the last home games for our teams, so make sure you come out!

Staff: Two grey remotes were turned into Mrs. Killeen. One is a Magnasonic, the other Toshiba. Please see Mrs. Killeen if they’re yours.

A “Playstation” game was lost earlier this week in the school building. If you find it, could you please return it to Mme Flynn.

There will be an important French Trip meeting on Friday at 12:00 noon. Final fundraiser will be launched and important information relayed - attendance is mandatory.

Happy Birthday to Jesse Clausheide and belated birthday greetings to Mr. Matthew Killeen, who celebrated his special day yesterday.

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Rachel Colwill, Ms. Roberta Giddings, and Mr. Frank Gaudet.

Grade 12 Students should note that a Scholarship update is posted on the Guidance Office Bulletin board and was distributed to the Grade 12 Home Rooms on Wednesday. You are asked to check these lists to see if any of these scholarships apply to you.

Those students who indicated to Mrs. McInnis that you were going to write the Maritime Math Competition must get a permission slip for your C and D Block teachers to sign. Please see Mrs. McInnis this morning.

Grads: We need to know about your intentions regarding the trip to Brookvale. So, there will be a meeting today in Ms. Anderson’s office at 11:50 for all those who signed up for TUBING. See you there!

There will be a meeting for all Choir members in W204 at first break this morning.

Women’s Ensemble will not meet at lunch today.

SNAC Meeting will be held today at 12:00 noon in the gym.

There will be Rugby World Cup videos playing at lunch in Mr. Killeen’s room for anyone interested.

Readers’ Circle will meet today at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room - new book launch!

Band Students: There will be Concert Band today after school instead of Jazz Combo. It is your last practice before you perform next Tuesday at the Confederation Center. Students are asked to bring in their permission slips tomorrow.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Meatball sub (½), choice of side, with a small white milk for $4.

Come out tonight and support your Vikings Basketball teams! Both the Men and Ladies will play home games for the quarter finals this evening. Ladies play Souris at 5:00 p.m. and Men play Charlottetown Rural at 7:00 p.m. These are the last home games for our teams, so make sure you come out!

Staff: Two grey remotes were turned into Mrs. Killeen. One is a Magnasonic, the other Toshiba. Please see Mrs. Killeen if they’re yours.

A “Playstation” game was lost earlier this week in the school building. If you find it, could you please return it to Mme Flynn.

There will be an important French Trip meeting on Friday at 12:00 noon. Final fundraiser will be launched and important information relayed - attendance is mandatory.

All schools in the Eastern School District are closed today.

All MRHS basketball games scheduled for today (Wednesday Feb. 27) are cancelled. All games will now be played on Thursday February 28 at the same times!!

Happy Birthday to Robin Flaglor, Katie MacDonald, Jessica Theresa MacLeod, and Tyler Riley.

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Courtney MacDonald, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Roberta Giddings, and Mr. Joe Purchase.

Peer Helpers: There will be Block Meetings today for all Peer Helpers.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Taco Bake, choice of side, with a small white milk for $4.

Travis Crane and Joel London are asked to please see Mrs. Killeen today.

The Men’s and Ladies’ Basketball teams played intense games at home Friday night against Westisle. Both teams pulled off a win with only a one point difference. Both the Men and Ladies will play home games for the quarter finals on Wednesday night. Ladies play Souris at 5:00 p.m. and men play Charlottetown Rural at 7:00 p.m. Come out and support your Vikings Basketball teams.

Staff: Two grey remotes were turned into Mrs. Killeen. One is a Magnasonic, the other Toshiba. Please see Mrs. Killeen if they’re yours.

Note to all Grade 12 Students who were planning on tubing at Brookvale: Please bring in $7.00 extra to go skiing or $15.00 extra to go snowboarding today or Wednesday. We need to know if we have enough people by Wednesday at the latest.

Students now in Grades Ten and Eleven should note that MRHS has been offered a fully funded EF Scholarship for 08-09 in either Germany or Costa Rica. If anyone is interested in this exchange opportunity, they should come to the Guidance Office over the lunch break today.

There will be an Interact meeting today at 11:55 in Mr. Jamieson’s room.

Student Council Executive will meet at lunch today in Room M307. There will be a full Student Council meeting after school today.

The Debate Club will meet today at 3:10 in Mr. Lea’s room.

Message from M. Morrison: There will be NO Canada Games wrestling tonight.

Congratulations to Sarah Marie Sandford’s Jazz Combo who performed on Sunday afternoon at the Pizza Delight to raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation. The group included Sarah Marie Sandford on drums, Donald MacNearney on bass, April Flaglor and Todd Campbell on trombone, Chelsey Butler and Ann Sophie Winter on sax, Aidan Angus and Sarah Gamble on trumpet, as well as an alumni student, Dylan Ansems on guitar. It was a fine performance!

Attention Students: Not finding books you want in the Library? Why not make suggestions of different titles and authors to Mrs. Killeen in the Library? She just came into some money and would like to purchase materials you really want.

Happy Birthday to Esther Bayer, Bennett Buell, Jerry Campbell, Curtis Edmonds, and Christine Wood.

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Amanda Purchase and Mr. Joe Purchase.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Grilled cheese, choice of side, with a small white milk for $4.

Note to all Grade 12 Students who were planning on tubing at Brookvale: Please bring in $7.00 extra to go skiing or $15.00 extra to go snowboarding on Tuesday or Wednesday. We need to know if we have enough people by Wednesday at the latest.

Students now in Grades Ten and Eleven should note that MRHS has been offered a fully funded EF Scholarship for 08-09 in either Germany or Costa Rica. If anyone is interested in this exchange opportunity, they should come to the Guidance Office over the lunch break on Tuesday, February 26.

French Trip Notes:

• Remember that your bagging groceries happens at Sobey’s this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Do you remember what slot you signed up for? Check the sheet outside Mme Flynn’s room.
• Have you made your February payment? To Mme Flynn’s room tout de suite!
• Still chocolate available for sale. Come get yours today!
• Final fundraiser - Vessey’s Spring Bulbs! This will be launched at the end of this week or early next week. Stay tuned!

Any Grade 11 and 12 students interested in studying French t his summer with the My Explore Bursary Program should note that the deadline for applications is February 28. For more details, speak with Mme Flynn or go online to register at www.myexplore.ca. Excellent, fun way to learn French and meet new people from across the country. A fabulous summer!

Knitting Club is back on track today at lunch time.

Reader’s Circle will meet on Wednesday at lunch in Room M301.

Attention Students: Not finding books you want in the Library? Why not make suggestions of different titles and authors to Mrs. Killeen in the Library? She just came into some money and would like to purchase materials you really want.

Band Students: There will be Concert Band on Wednesday and Ms. LaFrance’s Jazz Combo on Thursday after school this week.

Happy Birthday to Alexander MacKinnon and Melissa Trainor!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Mr. Andrew Stewart, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Amy Beck, Ms. Allison MacDonald, Ms. Rachel Colwill and Mr. Bradley Kerwin.

Lost green and black Reebok wallet; if found please turn into the office.

This is a reminder to students and staff regarding the Winter Fun Activities this afternoon during last block. Students will go to their C Block classes for attendance and then they will be released to take part in activities at either the Iceland Rink, Iceland Bowling Lanes, the Cafeteria or the Gymnasium.

Teachers are reminded to check the Winter Activity Supervision sheet to see where they are expected to be on duty. Those teachers who are on prep period are asked to arrive at the venues early in order to have students supervised when they arrive.

Students applying for the various Harrison McCain Scholarships should note the March 1^st deadline.

Students now in Grades Ten and Eleven should note that MRHS has been offered a fully funded EF Scholarship for 08-09 in either Germany or Costa Rica. If anyone is interested in this exchange opportunity, they should come to the Guidance Office over the lunch break on Tuesday, February 26.

Abegweit Driving School Limited is planning another Driver Education Program at M.R.H.S. beginning on March 10. Please check their website at drivepei.com for more information.

“The Show” is happening again! This benefit concert takes place this Sunday, February 24, at the Lower Level Pizza Delight in Montague. Featured acts include J. K. Lovely, Tim Chaisson, and Montague’s own What Exactly! Tickets are $10 at the door; all proceeds going to The Children’s Wish Foundation. That’s this Sunday from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. All ages welcome!

Happy Birthday to Dwayne Ellis and Luke Richards!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Rachel Colwill, Ms. Maria MacDonald, Ms. Paula Johnston and Ms. Denise McGillivray.

Photo Club will meet today after school. Bring your photo prints to share and display. Can’t make it today?….then meet in Ms. Lowther’s room tomorrow at lunch to share.

Abegweit Driving School Limited is planning another Driver Education Program at M.R.H.S. beginning on March 10. Please check their website at drivepei.com for more information.

First Annual Eastern Kings Giant Yard Sale is being planned for June 7^th and 8^th. This Yard Sale will cover the entire area of Eastern Kings and the planners are inviting vendors from all over PEI to set up in multiple sites. If interested, contact them at ekgiantyardsale@hotmail.com or by calling Harbourview at 687-3032 or 687-3981.

There will be a Quit For Life meeting today at lunch.

There is a Jazz Combo today after school. The Concert Band will be performing on March 4^th (Tuesday) at the Confederation Center for Band Days.

From the Guidance Department:

Students seeking scholarships from universities, should note that the Harison McCain Foundation provides scholarships at most universities in Atlantic Canada. Most also have a March 1^st deadline. You are urged to download an application, or in the case of UPEI and Dalhousie, applications are in the Guidance Office. Please also note that there are other UPEI scholarships also available, in the Guidance Office.

A representative from Holland College will be here today, over the noon hour. She will be accepting applications to the College from those who have not yet applied. Those intending to leave their applications will need to leave the application fee and a resume as well.

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Rachel Colwill, Ms. Amy Beck, and Ms. Paula Johnston.

Students should note that Mr. Armstrong is not available in the Guidance Department today.

There will be a meeting of all those Grads who were taking part in the Ski Trip to Brookvale in Room M110 right at the lunch break bell. We need all to attend a.s.a.p. See you there!

The Hypnotist performance is tonight at 7:00 p.m. The doors close at 6:50 p.m. Tickets will be on sale today at lunch for $7.00, and will be sold at the door for $8.00.

There will be a short Student Council meeting today at 11:45 in Mr. Killeen’s room.

The Debate Club will meet today after school. This is a very important meeting. All members are asked to please attend.

The Men’s Basketball team fell short in overtime yesterday to Westisle 70 - 64. Top scorers for the men were Nick Melnyk with 23 points, Eric Hameline with 20, and Damon Ansems with 15. Both the Women’s and Men’s team travel to Souris today.

Photo Club will meet this week on Thursday after school. Bring your photo prints to share and display. Can’t make it Thursday? Meet in Ms. Lowther’s room on Friday at lunch to share.

Band Students: Sectionals today for Euphonium (Quintan Dawson) and Concert Band after school today.

C. J. Buell and Nick Jamieson are asked to please see Mrs. Killeen in the Library today.

From the Guidance Department:

• Students seeking scholarships from universities, should note that the Harison McCain Foundation provides scholarships at most universities in Atlantic Canada. Most also have a March 1^st deadline. You are urged to download an application, or in the case of UPEI and Dalhousie, applications are in the Guidance Office. Please also note that there are other UPEI scholarships also available, in the Guidance Office.
• A representative from Holland College will be here on Thursday, February 21^st, over the noon hour. She will be accepting applications to the College from those who have not yet applied. Those intending to leave their applications will need to leave the application fee and a resume as well.

Abegweit Driving School Limited is planning another Driver Education Program at M.R.H.S. beginning on March 10. Please check their website at drivepei.com for more information.

Happy Birthday today to Ryan White!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Paula Johnston, and Mr. Trevor MacDonald.

The students in Career Futures and Hospitality and Tourism were asked to go to the main student entrance directly following announcements. Teachers, these students are attending a job symposium at Holland College this morning. These students are scheduled to be back by first class this afternoon.

Congratulations to our Men’s Basketball Team who won the Basketball Tournament held at Bluefield High School this past weekend.

High School Musical: All students involved in the musical must meet today at 12:00 noon sharp for an important meeting in Room W206 (Mr. Nicholson’s room). This includes anyone who wants to work behind the stage as a crew member. costume person, make-up artist, etc. Bring your lunches.

The Debate Club will meet tomorrow after school. This is a very important meeting. All members are asked to please attend.

From the Guidance Department:

• Students seeking scholarships from universities, should note that the Harison McCain Foundation provides scholarships at most universities in Atlantic Canada. Most also have a March 1^st deadline. You are urged to download an application, or in the case of UPEI and Dalhousie, applications are in the Guidance Office. Please also note that there are other UPEI scholarships also available, in the Guidance Office.
• A representative from Holland College will be here on Thursday, February 21^st, over the noon hour. She will be accepting applications to the College from those who have not yet applied. Those intending to leave their applications will need to leave the application fee and a resume as well.

In celebration of 100^th Anniversary of Anne of Green Gables, Penguin Group Books have launched a national letter writing contest inviting all Canadians of all ages to write Anne Shirley, telling her (in 500 words or less) what she means to them. For more information and help, please see Mrs. Killeen any time. Contest runs until April 30. Prizes include $2,500 travel voucher, books, coins and more!