Entries from March 2008 ↓

Happy Birthday to Ryan Kelly and Matthew MacDonald!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Steven Clements, Mr. Joe Purchase, and Mr. Brian Somers.

Rugby: There will be a short Men’s Rugby meeting today at first break in Mr. Munn’s room for all players, as well as any potential players. All are welcome.

The following students are asked to please see Ms. MacLeod with your money owed by Wednesday (NO LATER): Sarah MacPhee, John MacCormack, and Adam Ross.

Parents are reminded of the meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening - that’s Tuesday, April 1, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This meeting is for parents of students who will be entering Grade Ten in September. Information will be provided to help with the process of course selections for the upcoming school year. All are welcome.

There will be no Knitting Club at lunch today as Mme Flynn will be too busy collecting final payments for the French trip (today and tomorrow at lunch time). Have all Vesseys orders been handed in? These will be sent out today. Knitters will meet next Monday at lunch time.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Baked potato with toppings, choice of side, with a small white milk for $3.75.

March is Nutrition Month; today’s fact is… “About 70% of all processed foods now contain genetically engineered ingredients.”

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “The Bobcats” take on “The Weak Wristers”. On Tuesday, “Staff Hawks” play “Gunners”, and on Wednesday “Just a Bunch of Guys” play “Crawford”.

Toonie Sale: Children’s pre-snuggled, name brand, clothing (from infant sizes up to big kids size 12) for only $2 each. Sale is on Saturday, April 19, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Maritime Christian College in Charlottetown. Kids can enjoy face painting, coloring, a movie, and a play area while you shop! Proceeds from this sale will go to the Liuzhou Orphanage in Guangxi, China. (Sponsored by Snugglebugs)

Kings County Job and Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Montague Curling Club. Free admission. For more information, contact Lori or Sara at 687-2458.

Invite the World Home - Be a Host Family: If you are looking for an opportunity to host a Japanese child for a month this summer, please call Michelle at 887-3299, or Nola at 859-3684.

Deadline: Entries must be mailed by March 31, 2008.

The National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre, the Ottawa Police Service, and partnering agencies are selecting 20 students to represent Canada at the Youth Advisory Congress on Online Safety and Security in London, England, in July of 2008.

The Canadian delegates will receive all-expense paid trips to Ottawa, Ontario, and London, England, to collaborate with youth from the United Kingdom, European Union, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the United States; and to participate in IYAC Workshops, panels, and activities to make important decisions about online safety and security.

Check out the RCMP youth web site www.deal.org for more details and to download the application!

Best of luck to all applicants! Write your essays this weekend and obtain a recommendation from your favourite teacher on Monday.

Happy Birthday to Devan Gunn, Manuela Hager and Ryan Stewart!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amy Beck, Mr. Bradley Kerwin, and Mr. Brian Somers. Teachers and students should note that Mr. Armstrong is not in the Guidance Office today.

There will be block meetings for peer helpers today. B Block peer helpers will meet at 11:15 and not at the beginning of class.

We extend a huge thank you to the following individuals for their recent book donations to the Library: Jacob Young, Mary Ellen Lowther, Charlie and Alana Trainor. Mrs. Killeen appreciates the donation of such great materials.

There will be a full Student Council meeting today at lunch! Everyone must attend.

Any staff member or student who may have a set of Anne of Green Gables hair braids, please see Mrs. Killeen as soon as possible.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Roast beef dinner which includes roast beef with gravy, baked or mashed potato, side of veggies and a small white milk for $4.00.

March is Nutrition Month; today’s fact is… “Did you know there are over 15,000 varieties of rice?.”

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “Lemons” play “Crawford”. On Monday, “The Bobcats” take on “The Weak Wristers” and on Tuesday, “Staff Hawks” play “Gunners”.

Juvenile Badminton will practice today at 5:15. Attendance is compulsory.

There will be Rugby practice in the gym today at 3:15 p.m. These practices are open to all male and female players.

Last evening, the MRHS Debate team defeated Souris in two debates with a third contest ending in a draw. Congratulations to the speakers who led Montague: Cody Annear, Harris Campbell, Nick Melnyk, Donald MacNearney, Terri McGarry, Megan Kaderly, and Todd MacLeod.

The Southeast Environmental Association invites everyone to a Public Information Meeting on April 2, 2008, at the Boardroom of the Health Services Building, 126 Douses Road, Montague. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and will include a presentation on Nutrient Enrichment in Surface Water and a report on the Progress of the Nitrate Commission.

Toonie Sale: Children’s pre-snuggled, name brand, clothing (from infant sizes up to big kids size 12) for only $2 each. Sale is on Saturday, April 19, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Maritime Christian College in Charlottetown. Kids can enjoy face painting, coloring, a movie, and a play area while you shop! Proceeds from this sale will go to the Liuzhou Orphanage in Guangxi, China. (Sponsored by Snugglebugs)

This evening from 8:00 to 11:00, there will be a dance at the Belfast Rink. This is to help support the Midget AA girls, Kings County Kings team, for funds to travel to St. Andrews for Atlantics.

Happy Birthday to Angele MacDonald and Ann-Sophie Winter!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Rachel Colwill, Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Virginia Winter, Ms. Audrey Llewellyn, and Mr. Brian Somers

Anyone who is interested in making promotional posters for the “High School Musical” should meet with Mrs. Sandra Hicken at lunch break today.!

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: BBQ Chicken Pizza with a choice of side and a small white milk for $4.00. Tomorrow’s special is a roast beef dinner which includes roast beef with gravy, baked or mashed potato, side of veggies and a small white milk for $4.00.

Important Plea: “High School Musical” needs a stage crew. This is a serious commitment. If you are looking for participation, see Mr. Nicholson as soon as possible in W206.

March is Nutrition Month; today’s fact is… “Each American eats approximately 22 pounds of tomatoes yearly. Over half the tomato consumption is in the form of ketchup and tomato sauce.”

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “Staff Hawks” play “Tina Latex” On Friday, “Lemons” play “Crawford” and on Monday, “The Bobcats” take on “The Weak Wristers”.

Important reminder to all French Trip Students that Vessey’s orders are due Friday and final payments must be in on Tuesday, April 1^st (before this would be great too!!).

There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today at 11:50. The SADD meeting is postponed until the beginning of next week.

Senior Badminton will practice today at 3:15 while the Juveniles will go at 5:15 on Friday. Attendance is compulsory.

There will be Rugby practice in the gym today and Friday. Today’s practice will start at 5:00 p.m. and Friday’s at 3:15 p.m. These practices are open to all male and female players.

Wrestling Notes: Practice at Montague Consolidated from 6:30 to 8:00 today with Megan Morrison and Bradshaw Campbell. Practice on Monday, March 31, from 4:00 to 5:30 at Montague Consolidated School. Upcoming Zone Tournament hosted by MRHS is scheduled for April 10^th. PEISAA Provincials are set for Friday, April 18^th, at Gulf Shore.

Finally! Scholastic Canada has just issued a High School Teen Readers Book Club. A new book club with the hottest bestsellers, edgy new fiction and tough topics - more of what you want to read. Acclaimed novels and fascinating non-fiction titles include Twilight, Eclipse, The Uglies series, Lurlene McDaniel titles, Guiness World Records and prom books. Prices begin at $1.99. Please note: There is a lot of mature content. Stop by the library for forms and/or more information. Mrs. Killeen is happy to help you. Home Room Teachers: Mrs. Killeen has put a few copies of these forms in all your mailboxes. There wasn’t enough to go around. Please share what is given among your class.

The Southeast Environmental Association invites everyone to a Public Information Meeting on April 2, 2008, at the Boardroom of the Health Services Building, 126 Douses Road, Montague. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and will include a presentation on Nutrient Enrichment in Surface Water and a report on the Progress of the Nitrate Commission.

We are looking forward to the April 7^th assembly (during B Block) when Carl Duivenvoorden will address the student body on the subject of Global Warming - “An Inconvenient Truth”. Students are encouraged to check out the web at changeyourcorner.com before the assembly.

Happy Birthday to Harris Campbell!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Amy Beck, Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Virginia Winter, and Ms. Nicole Jackson.

The “Salvaging Sisterhood” Group will meet today during A Block.

On Monday evening, the Kings County Kings Midget AA Girls Hockey Team defeated Summerside in double over-time 1-0. Next weekend, they will represent PEI at the Atlantics in St. Andrews. Congratulations, ladies! Included on this team from our school are Rebeccah Hume, Janelle MacLeod, Jordan Miller, Nicole Mooney, Laura Mooney, Hope Klein, Molly Gotell, Jessica Hicken, Megan Collings, and Larrisa Dingwell.

A representative from Parks Canada will be in the Guidance Office today over the noon hour. Anyone interested in learning about summer employment opportunities with Parks Canada should drop by.

A representative from UPEI will be in the Guidance Office on Friday, March 28^th, from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. This meeting is for those who possess an average between 65% and 70% and who have applied or will be applying to UPEI. Information will be available about UPEI’s Transition Program, which might allow students who don’t have a 70% to still attend UPEI on a part-time basis.

March is Nutrition Month; today’s fact is… “Did you know that in the United States, farmers use 1.5 billion pounds of pesticides and that these pesticides end up in about half the food we eat? Only about 1 percent of food shipments in the US are tested for pesticides.”

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “Gunners” take on “Weak Wristers”. On Thursday, “Staff Hawks” play “Tina Latex” and on Friday, “Lemons” play “Crawford”.

Important reminder to all French Trip Students that Vessey’s orders are due Friday and final payments must be in on Tuesday, April 1^st (before this would be great too!!).

The Touch of Gold store in the Down East Mall have twenty application forms for a $1000 “Roots” Scholarship. These will be distributed to students as first come - first served.

Anyone who is interested in making promotional posters for our “High School Musical” should see Mrs. Sandra Hicken right away!

Abegweit Driving School will have class today after school.

There will be a SADD meeting in Mr. Jamieson’s room tomorrow at 12:00 noon.

Senior Badminton will practice on Thursday at 3:15 while the Juveniles will go at 3:15 today and 5:15 on Friday. Attendance is compulsory.

Band Students: Concert Band and Jazz Combo will start again next week.

Finally! Scholastic Canada has just issued a High School Teen Readers Book Club. A new book club with the hottest bestsellers, edgy new fiction and tough topics - more of what you want to read. Acclaimed novels and fascinating non-fiction titles include Twilight, Eclipse, The Uglies series, Lurlene McDaniel titles, Guiness World Records and prom books. Prices begin at $1.99. Please note: There is a lot of mature content. Stop by the library for forms and/or more information. Mrs. Killeen is happy to help you. Home Room Teachers: Mrs. Killeen has put a few copies of these forms in all your mailboxes. There wasn’t enough to go around. Please share what is given among your class.

Eastern Eagles Pre-Season Skills Camps began last Saturday here at MRHS.

• 09:00 - 10:15 a.m. - under 12 boys
• 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. - under 14 boys
• 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. - under 16 boys
• 12:45 - 02:00 p.m. - under 12 girls
• 02:00 - 03:15 p.m. - under 14 girls
• 03:15 - 04:30 p.m. - under 16 girls
• Summer Registration will be held at McDonald’s Restaurant on April 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. First team practices and tryouts to be announced.

Happy Birthday to Lane Farrell and Samuel Parent!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Denise McGillivray, Ms. Courtney MacDonald, and Mr. Ryan Nicholson.

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “NASH” play “Bunch of Guys”. On Wednesday, “Gunners” take on “Weak Wristers”, and on Thursday, “Staff Hawks” play “Tina Latex”.

Reminder to teachers that Course Option Forms and Course Description Booklets will be in your mailboxes today. These should be distributed to students during home room on Wednesday morning. There will be an assembly during B Block on Wednesday morning for Grades Ten and Eleven students in the gymnasium and for Grade Twelve students in the cafeteria.

Those students applying for the EF Scholarship are asked to bring their completed applications to the Guidance Office immediately after announcements.

French Trip Students: Just a reminder that Vessey’s orders are due this week and final payments should be in on April 1^st.

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

All cast and crew of The High School Musical should see Ms. Beck today for an up to date schedule.

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

Debate Club will meet after school today and tomorrow to prepare for Thursday’s debate against Souris.

Finally: Scholastic Canada has just issued a High School Teen Readers Book Club. A new book club with the hottest bestsellers, edgy new fiction and tough topics - more of what you want to read. Acclaimed novels and fascinating non-fiction titles include Twilight, Eclipse, The Uglies series, Lurlene McDaniel titles, Guiness World Records and prom books. Prices begin at $1.99. Please note: There is a lot of mature content. Stop by the library for forms and/or more information. Mrs. Killeen is happy to help you. Home Room Teachers: Mrs. Killeen has put a few copies of these forms in all your mailboxes. There wasn’t enough to go around. Please share what is given among your class.

Students are encouraged to check out the Anne of Green Gables 2008 100^th Anniversary bulletin board outside the Library. New Montgomery books arriving soon.

Concert Band and Jazz Combo will start next week on Wednesday and Thursday after school. Congratulations to Joshua Power’s band who performed during the Pancake Breakfast.

The Learning Disabilities/ADHD Parent Support Group will meet Monday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Royalty Centre (40 Enman Crescent), Room 125, Charlottetown. Topic is Adaptive Technology - Software Demonstrations and Discussion. Guest Speaker: LDAPEI Adaptive Technology Coordinator. Please call 894-5032 to register at no cost.

Happy Birthday to Rae Lynn Crane, Duncan Crawford, Anthony MacPhee, Christina Powers, and David Sheppard !

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

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “Weak Wristers” play “Tina Latex”.

There will be a French Trip Meeting at 12:00 in Mme Flynn’s room. Please bring all chocolate bar money (rolled coin or bills) with your names on the envelopes!

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

SAVE students will meet in W307 at 11:50 today.

This month is Nutrition Month. Today’s fact is: “Did you know that the average person eats almost 1500 pounds of food a year?”

Parenting Information Session: A parenting information session will be held at Access PEI Boardroom on March 28, 2008, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with Carmina Gaite and Debbie Acorn. They want to hear from parents on issues that are identified as problems. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Please contact Debbie Acorn at 838-0960 if you plan to attend or if you would like more information on this session.

We would like to wish everyone a good March Break, and remind you that classes resume on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

Happy Birthday to Mitchell Chaisson and Daniel McCarron !

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Julie Clements, and Mr. Joe Purchase.

There will be an important Blood for Life meeting at first break in Mr. Trainor’s room. New members are still welcome, including staff!

Today a representative from UPEI will be here during D Block (12:25) to meet with students needing information on scholarships, residences, and the Freshmen Advisement Centre. This meeting will happen in M111.

There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today at 11:50 a.m.

There will be a very important SNAC meeting today at 11:38 in the Library.

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “Crawford” take on “N.A.S.H.”. On Thursday, “Weak Wristers” play “Tina Latex”.

The following people must see Ms. Beck before the end of the day: Matthew Penny, Liam Morris, Matthew Patterson, Graham MacDonald, Cassie Burhoe, Jerry Campbell, Amanda Jackson, and Terri McGarry.

There will be a very important Women’s Ensemble rehearsal at 11:38 today.

Each spring, St. Thomas University hosts a high school Model United Nations. There is opportunity for six MRHS students to attend this U.N. Simulation. All interested students need to see Mr. Lea before the end of the day.

This month is Nutrition Month. Today’s fact is: “Did you know that if you eat 90 cups of sliced carrots, it’s the same amount of calories as one Big Mac.”

Teachers and students are reminded that you will be treated to a free pancake breakfast from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13.

Abegweit Driving School Limited is offering a spring Driver Education Program at Montague Regional High School. Classes will run on Tuesdays after school from 3:15 till 6:30. Please check their website at drivepei.com for more information or leave them a message at 1-800-351-1482.

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Ms. Donna White, and Mr. Joe Purchase.

SWITCH members are reminded of the Conference Call at 11:30 this morning. Please meet in the main office at that time (leave B Block a few minutes early).

Tomorrow, on March 12, a rep from UPEI will be here during D Block (12:25) to meet with students needing information on scholarships, residences, and the Freshmen Advisement Centre. This meeting will happen in M111.

Ms. Malone’s extra help today will be at lunch instead of after school. Extra help will start at 11:45 in Ms. Malone’s room.

There will be a Student Council Meeting at 11:45 in Mr. Killeen’s room. Everyone is asked to please attend.

Debate Club meets at 3:15 today to prepare for debates with Souris.

Each spring, St. Thomas University hosts a high school Model United Nations. There is opportunity for six MRHS students to attend this U.N. Simulation. All interested students need to see Mr. Lea before the end of the day on Wednesday.

Parent Council will be holding a meeting this evening at 7:00 in Room M102.

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “The Gunners” play “The Bobcats”. On Wednesday, “Crawford” take on “N.A.S.H.”, and on Thursday, “Weak Wristers” play “Tina Latex”.

This month is Nutrition Month. Today’s fact is: ” Did you know that during your lifetime, the average person eats about 35 tonnes of food?”

Teachers and students are reminded that you will be treated to a free pancake breakfast from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13.

Band Students: There will be no Jazz Band or Concert Band after school this week.

French Trip Students: All chocolate bar money is due this Thursday - rolled coin or bills, please!

Happy Birthday to Donald Burke, Stephen LeLacheur, and Curtis MacPherson!

Welcome to the following guest teachers: Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Mr. Brian Somers, and Ms. Marlo Dodge. We would also like to welcome the pre-service teachers who are back with us again.

Mme Flynn would like to see all SWITCH members at first break today.

Mrs. Beaton’s Math class is reminded to go to Room W305 today.

Today, the MRHS SADD Group will be hosting students from other Island High Schools in the first MRHS SADD Extravaganza. We would like to welcome Corporal Tim Lynch and Provincial SADD Coordinator, Jodi Harper, who will be taking part in our activities.

On Wednesday, March 12, a rep from UPEI will be here during D Block (12:25) to meet with students needing information on scholarships, residences, and the Freshmen Advisement Centre. This meeting will happen in M311.

The following students are asked to please see Mrs. Killeen today: Catlin Keefe, Emily Keuper, Lucas Woods, Thadius Banks, Connor MacDonald, and Jeannie McCarthy.

Ball Hockey today at lunch time: “A Bunch of Guys” take on “The Lemons”. Tomorrow “The Gunners” play “The Bobcats”. On Wednesday, “Crawford” take on “N.A.S.H.”.

This month is Nutrition Month. Today’s fact is: “Temperature affects your appetite. You’re more likely to be hungry if you’re cold.”

Knitting Club members should meet at the lunch bell in Mme Flynn’s rom.

Debate Club will meet tomorrow after school to prepare for your debate against Souris High.

A reminder to French Trip students that Vessey’s Spring Bulk orders are due on March 30. Also, several students have not yet handed in their March deposit ($100). Please bring that in tout de suite! And finally, all final payments are due on or before April 1^st, without exception! Let’s meet Thursday at 12:00 to update!

Badminton: There will be Juvenile Badminton on Monday and Wednesday (March 10 & 12). The Seniors will go on Tuesday, March 11. All three days will be 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Teachers and students will be treated to a free pancake breakfast from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13.