Entries from October 2008 ↓

Happy Birthday to Jacob Jamieson!

Welcome to Amanda MacDonald and Lauretta Bertrand who are guest teachers with us today.

Congratulations to the Field Hockey Team who won the Bronze medal yesterday with a 1-0 victory over Bluefield! Molly Gotell scored the game winner. Playoff All-Star for Montague was Sara Walsh. Provincial All-Stars were Marina MacAulay, Laura Mooney and Nicole Mooney.

The Men’s Soccer Team played a great game last night but lost in a shoot-out to Bluefield after double overtime. The Vikings never quit, playing hard to the end. Robert Christensen was outstanding in the net! Adam Fitzpatrick scored at the end of regulation time to force the game into overtime. Come out and cheer on the boys on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. as they play Charlottetown Rural for the Bronze medal. Good luck, Vikings!

Maddie Jordan is asked to please see Ms. Hayden-Ward at first break today.

Holly Hoyles, Heather MacDonald and Mitch Bingley are asked to please see Mrs. Killeen in the Library as soon as possible.

From the Guidance Department: Montague Regional has two open spots for students wishing to take part in Encounters With Canada at the Terry Fox Youth Centre in Ottawa. Any student in Grade Eleven or Twelve, who is willing to attend this year, should see Mr. Armstrong before the end of the day.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Made to order sub or wrap (6″ is $3.80 and 12″ is $6.80). Add water for $1. Also three cheese pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

An MP3 player was found in one of the classrooms yesterday. You can claim this device by identifying it in the main office.

Teachers, please pass in your Public Performance Rights sheet for October to Mrs. Killeen before 3:00 p.m. today. Please remember to include your name.

New books have arrived in the Library. Check out the display for new V.C. Andrews, S.E. Hinton, Lurlene McDaniel and Dan Brown, among others.

Today’s Meetings:

• There will be a Pizza Party today at 11:38 in Ms. Flynn’s room for the Women’s Soccer team. All members must bring their jerseys and ticket money if you would like some pizza.
• There will be a Pizza Party today at 11:38 in Ms. Hayden-Ward’s room for the Field Hockey team. All members must bring their jerseys if you would like some pizza.
• All ringette players are to go to Mr. Killeen’s room, M307, at 12:00 noon today for a very important meeting. Attendance is mandatory!

SADD’s “Quick, Click Buckle Up Contest” will be taking place on Monday and Tuesday from 11:50 until the end of lunch break, weather permitting.

The UPEI Wind Symphony is performing a concert on Thursday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest United Church. Admission is $5.00. Our school band is opening the concert. Be sure to check out this fantastic group!

Yearbooks will be on sale this evening, and again on Friday, at Parent Teacher Interviews. They will also be sold all next week at lunchtime. Cost is $40 and students should note that books will not be sold after Friday, November 14^th. So you have two weeks to get in your orders!

Happy Birthday to Kayla MacIntyre, Becca Richards, and Jonathan Roloson!

Welcome to Jared Cheverie, Cheryl MacKay, Brett Norton, and Paula Johnston who are guest teachers with us today.

Emily Gillis and Trevor Trainor are asked to please see Mr. Lea at first break this morning.

Our MRHS Field Hockey team plays in the Bronze medal game today at 5:00 p.m. at UPEI against Bluefield.  Come cheer the team on to victory!

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Grilled chicken breast on a bun, choice of side, with a small white milk for $4; also veggie pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

Teachers, please pass in your Public Performance Rights sheet for October to Mrs. Killeen before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Please remember to include your name.

New books have arrived in the Library. Check out the display for new V.C. Andrews, S.E. Hinton, Lurlene McDaniel and Dan Brown, among others.

Today’s Meetings:

• S.W.I.T.C.H. members will meet at 12:00 noon. Bring the draft of the letter, please.
• All Debate Club members are asked to meet promptly at 12:00 noon in Mr. Lea’s room.
• There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today at 11:50 in the Guidance Office. All members are urged to attend as you will be making plans for SAVE week. New Members are always welcome!
• Field Hockey team will leave today at 3:00 p.m.
• Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams will leave at 3:30 p.m.
• Men’s Soccer team will leave at 3:45 p.m.

Students are reminded that retakes for undergrad photos (Lifetouch) are being taken today.

There will be a Pizza Party tomorrow at 11:38 in Ms. Flynn’s room for the Women’s Soccer team. All members must bring their jerseys and ticket money if you would like some pizza.

SADD’s “Quick, Click Buckle Up Contest” will be taking place on Monday and Tuesday from 11:50 until the end of lunch break, weather permitting.

From the Guidance Department: If there are students who are interested in working with people with disabilities, they may wish to attend the Human Services Program at Holland College. One of the requirements of the program is fifty hours of volunteer work with the mentally handicapped. An opportunity to obtain these hours has arisen through Special Olympics. See Mr. Armstrong for details.

Yearbooks will be on sale on Thursday evening and again on Friday, at Parent Teacher Interviews. They will be on sale all next week at lunchtime, as well. Cost is $40 and students should note that books will not be sold after next Friday, November 7th.

Happy Birthday to John Andreu and Ashleigh Stead!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Rob Deacon, Amanda Purchase, Lisa Cooper, Donna White, Amanda MacDonald, Robert Higgins, Denise McGillivray, and Ruth Beck who are guest teachers with us today.

The Men’s Soccer team played a great game last night, winning in a shoot out after double overtime. At the end of regular play, it was tied 1-1 with Matt Patterson scoring the goal. Evan Forrester, Adam Fitzpatrick, Aaron Fitzpatrick, Catlin Keefe and Greg Clark all scored in the shoot out. Robert Christensen stopped a bullet of a shot, crushing TOSH’s chances of moving on. Good luck to the boys on Wednesday when they play Bluefield in the semi-final match!

The Field Hockey team lost 2-0 to TOSH yesterday. They will play Wednesday at UPEI at 5:00 p.m against Bluefield for the Bronze.

Mrs. Killeen extends a “thank you” to all staff and students for participating in the 4^th Annual Million Minutes Literacy Challenge. As a school, we read for a total of 32,489 minutes (so far), beating our total from last year. Province-wide results should be available by this afternoon. Great job! Teachers who still have Million Minutes sheets should send them to the Library directly following announcements. Congratulations to Laura MacRae who was the only person to guess all staff correctly in the “Guess Who’s Reading” bulletin board. Laura, see Mrs. Killeen today for your gift card to Chapters. Stay tuned for another draw on Thursday. For a ballot, just sign out a book from the Library.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Chicken Caesar wrap with pasta salad, with a small white milk for $4; also pepperoni pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

Today’s Meetings:

• There will be Block meetings for Peer Helpers today.
• There will be a full Student Council meeting at lunch break – 11:38 a.m.. This is a very important meeting, so attendance is mandatory!
• Ladies Volleyball team has a practice today from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m.

S.W.I.T.C.H. members will meet at 12:00 noon tomorrow. Bring the draft of the letter, please.

Students are reminded that retakes for undergrad photos are being taken on October 29^th (tomorrow).

From the Guidance Department: If there are students who are interested in working with people with disabilities, they may wish to attend the Human Services Program at Holland College. One of the requirements of the program is fifty hours of volunteer work with the mentally handicapped. An opportunity to obtain these hours has arisen through Special Olympics. See Mr. Armstrong for details.

Happy Birthday to Cole Cochrane! We also extend happy belated birthday greetings to Kelly O’Connor, Meris Oliver, Tyler Robertson, Tiffany Batchilder, Jessica Betts, Dorothy Richards, Katie Hicken, Connor MacDonald, Karianne MacDonald, Boyd Moore and Emilie Shaw who celebrated their birthdays over the long weekend.

Welcome to Paula Johnston who is a guest teacher with us today.

These students are asked to see Mrs. Killeen in the Library directly following morning announcements: Holly Partridge, Justin Wilson, and Amanda Mullally.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Meat-ball sub and a choice of side, served with a small white milk for $4; also barbeque chicken pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

Today’s Meetings:

• There will be an important Europe Trip meeting at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room. Be on time as there will be a presentation.
• Knitters will meet at 11:38 in Mme Flynn’s room but we’ll have to cut it short this week only, due to the Euro trip meeting.
• Debate Club meets today at 11:38 in Mr. Lea’s room. Bring your lunches.
• Leadership Students are reminded to do their duties today at lunch.

The Ladies Field Hockey and Ladies Soccer teams will be leaving at 3:45 from the Main Student Entrance for their playoff games at Cornwall Turf.

Members of the Men’s Soccer team will be hosting their playoff game today. Boys, please listen to announcements regarding what time you are to leave for the Complex.

Ladies Volleyball: Girls should note that there is no Volleyball after school today; be prepared for a practice tomorrow from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m.

In celebration of National School Library Day today, the 4^th Annual Million Minutes Literacy Challenge is happening in all schools across PEI. This was very successful last year (1,334,671 minutes read in total). Teachers, you’ll find a hot pink tally sheet to keep track of the minutes read in each class. Read as much and whatever you can! Sheets will be collected at the end of the day today. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Killen.

S.W.I.T.C.H. members will meet at 12:00 noon on Wednesday this week. Bring the draft of the letter, please.

Students are reminded that retakes for undergrad photos are being taken on October 29^th (this Wednesday).

Grads: The proofs for the single yearbook photo have arrived from Heckberts and can be picked up from Mrs. Drane in the clothing lab at lunch break.

The first Junior/Belle Ringette practice in Georgetown will be tonight at 7:20. Everyone, please be there.

Happy Birthday to Brett Byrne!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Jared Cheverie, and Allison Macdonald who are guest teachers with us today.

The boy’s washroom by the computer lab will be closed at first break today. It is to be used by the Child Care class. Please be extra careful when you meet these 24 little ones in the hall.

All Europe Trip Students who have orders but have not yet handed in their items to Mme Flynn for the magazine/calendar/cards fund-raiser must do so immediately. The last order is going out today!

Grade Ten Student Council Representative elections were held yesterday. Thanks to all candidates for running. At the end of the tallying, it came down to a very, very close vote. This year’s Grade Ten Representatives are Patrick Matheson and Ben Nabuurs. Congratulations and thank you!

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Chicken Parmesan, mashed potatoes, and veggies, served with a small white milk for $4; also veggie pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

Today’s Meetings:

• Students in S.W.I.T.C.H. should note that you have a meeting today at 12:00 noon.
• There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today at 11:50 in the Guidance Office. All members are urged to attend and new members are welcome!
• Debate Club meets at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room.
• Photo club will be going on a picture taking adventure after school until 4:30. Please dress for the weather and bring your cameras!

New Teen Readers book orders have arrived, as have Christmas selections. Get your copies in the Library today!

There is a list posted for all girls interested in playing basketball this season. Please put your name on the list if you are willing to make the commitment for the 2008-2009 season.

Tryouts for the 2009 Provincial Boys Under 16 All-Star Soccer Team get underway from 10 am to 12 noon on Saturday, October 25, at the Cornwall Turf Field. On Sunday, October 26, the tryout time is 1 to 3 pm at the Cornwall Turf Field. All players born in 1993 or later are welcome to try out. Further tryouts will be held at the Cornwall field on November 8 and 9 from 4 to 6 pm, on both days.

Montague Midget “AA” practice/tryout will be held at Iceland tomorrow – Thursday, October 23, at 8:10 p.m.

Happy Birthday to Olivia Young!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Jared Cheverie, Cheryl MacKay, and Amanda Purchase who are guest teachers with us today.

We also extend a welcome to Matt Kelly, Vanessa Foster and Amy Beck, pre-service teachers, who will be with us for the next four weeks.

Congratulations to the Field Hockey Team who finished the regular season yesterday with a 4-2 victory over Bluefield. Goal scorers were Kassie Hicken, Nicole Mooney, Laura Mooney, and Jenna MacLellan. Great game in the net by Victoria Leard. Ladies should note that you have a practice today after school.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Beef fajita and choice of side, served with a small white milk for $4; also barbeque chicken pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

There will be Grade Ten elections happening today during A Block. Students will be called down to the Cafeteria at 9:10 a.m.

Today’s Meetings:

• SADD Meeting in Mr. Jamieson’s room at 12:00 noon to plan for your first activity. New members are welcome!
• There will be a Student Council Executive Meeting at lunch break today.
• All Field Hockey and Women’s Soccer players who wish to order clothing MUST see Ms. Currie today for sizing! You snooze – you lose!

New Teen Readers book orders have arrived, as have Christmas selections. Get your copies in the Library today!

There will be Hallowe’en Candigrams sold at the top of the stairs today at lunch break. All money raised will go to Interact. Candigrams are 50 cents each or three for $1.00.

Students in S.W.I.T.C.H. should note that you will be having a meeting tomorrow at 12:00 noon.

Photo club will be going on a picture taking adventure after school tomorrow (Wednesday) until 4:30. Please dress for the weather and bring your cameras!

There is a list posted for all girls interested in playing basketball this season. Please put your name on the list if you are willing to make the commitment for the 2008-2009 season.

The PEI Home and School Federation has developed a survey to be completed by parents of school-aged children on PEI regarding parent engagement in education issues and they need your help and insight! To fill out the survey, go to www.edu.pe.ca/peihsf and “CLICK HERE” for on-line “Parent Engagement Survey” link. There are prizes to be won; enter early for more chances to win. For more information, call 1-800-916-0664.

Happy Birthday to Phillip MacKeeman! Happy belated birthday to Mason Drake, Denver Wood and Jessica Stewart who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

Welcome to Paula Johnston and Donna White who are guest teachers with us today.

The Field Hockey Team’s last home game of the season is today at 4:30 against Bluefield. Come cheer the team on to victory!

Students Council Members will be around during A Block today to judge all pumpkins for Tumblefest, so have your pumpkins ready.

The following students are asked to come to the office directly following annoucements: Adam Fitzpatrick, Cory Deagle, Nicole Butler, Rebeccah Hume, Katie Gordon, John MacCormac and Julia Rose.

Congratulations to Mr. Matt Killeen who graduated with his Masters in Education from Acadia on the weekend.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Chicken vegetable stir-fry and rice, served with a small white milk for $4; also pepperoni pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

Today’s Meetings:

• If you are interested in joining the Grad Activity Committee, please attend the meeting in W305 at 12:00 noon.
• Knitting Club meets today at 11:38 a.m.
• Europe Travellers meet today at 12:00 noon (please bring your sheets and money from the magazine/cards/calendar campaign).

There will be Hallowe’en Candigrams sold at the top of the stairs today at lunch break. All money raised will go to Interact. Candigrams are 50 cents each or three for $1.00 and will be sold again tomorrow.

Students are reminded that the Breakfast Club is now up and running here every morning.

There will be Grade Ten elections happening tomorrow (Tuesday) during A Block. Students will be called down to the Cafeteria at 9:10 a.m.

There will be a SADD Meeting in Mr. Jamieson’s room tomorrow at 12:00 noon to plan for your first activity. New members are welcome!

There is a list posted for all girls interested in playing basketball this season. Please put your name on the list if you are willing to make the commitment for the 2008-2009 season.

Curling Registration Notice: There will be junior curling registration for all Junior and Little Rock Curlers on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Montague Curling Club. For more information, contact Arnold Nabuurs at 838-4510.

Happy Birthday to John MacCormac and Robert Stewart!

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Mr. Dean Lackie, Mr. Kirk White, Ms. Donna White, Ms. Ruth Beck, Mr. Joe Purchase, Mr. Leo Trainor, and Mr. Bradley Kerwin who are guest teachers with us today.

Students in Mrs. Killeen’s English 421 course are reminded that class will NOT be in W105 today, but in Mr. Munn’s room next door.

There will be a very important, but brief, meeting for all field hockey players in the gym at the morning break.

Members of the Ladies Soccer team are to meet in Ms. Currie’s office at first break this morning for sizing.

Tumble Fest Change: The pumpkin judging will be held on Monday rather than today.

There will be Hallowe’en Candigrams sold at the top of the stairs today at lunch break. All money raised will go to Interact. Candigrams are 50 cents each and will be sold until Tuesday of next week.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Deluxe pizza with a small white milk for $2.95 or Pasta bake (meat or vegetarian), whole wheat garlic toast and a small white milk for $4.

A “Nintendo DS” in a lunch bag was found out back, behind the school building, last week. If you have lost this game, you can retrieve it by identifying it at the main office.

Students are reminded that the Breakfast Club will start on Monday, October 20th.

This is the final day to sign up for intermural Dodgeball. If at least four teams are not signed up by then, the season will be postponed indefinitely, and it will be replace by a hockey pool. If anyone is still interested in Dodgeball, sign up outside the gym (six people are needed for a team). For more information on Dodgeball or Hockey, contact Justin Shaw or Matt Emery.

Grads:

• Today is the last day to pass in your grad write-ups for yearbook! Turn them into the office. Late submissions will not be accepted!
• Anyone interested in joining the Grad Activity Committee, please attend a meeting in W305 on Monday at 12:00 noon.

Happy Birthday to Mitchell Boudreau and Sarah McLeod!

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Kevin Scully, and Mr. Steven Giddings who are guest teachers with us today.

Students in Mrs. Killeen’s English 421 class are reminded that class will NOT be in W105 today, but in Mr. Munn’s room next door.

The following people are asked to see Mr. Killeen in the ITC lab directly following announcements: Matt Penny, Heidi Green, Star Koleszar, Laura MacRae, Quiller Sharratt, Nicole Butler, and Tyler Morrison.

There will be Hallowe’en Candigrams sold at the top of the stairs today at lunch break. All money raised will go to Interact. Candigrams are 50 cents each and will be sold until Tuesday of next week.

Tumble Fest: Those home rooms that were supposed to play “rockband” yesterday in Ms. MacLeod’s room (Mr. Merriam, Ms. MacDonald, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Harper) are playing today in Mr. Killeen’s room at the same times.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Three cheese pizza with a small white milk for $2.95 or a made to order sub or wrap (6″) for $3.80, or 12″ sub for $6.80. Add a water for $1.

The Breakfast Club will start on Monday, October 20th.

The final day to sign up for intermural Dodgeball will be tomorrow. If at least four teams are not signed up by then, the season will be postponed indefinitely, and it will be replace by a hockey pool. If anyone is still interested in Dodgeball, sign up outside the gym (six people are needed for a team). For more information on Dodgeball or Hockey, contact Justin Shaw or Matt Emery.

Today’s Meetings:

• All members of the Choir are asked to please meet Mrs. Hicken in W105 at 11:38. Attendance is mandatory.
• SADD meeting today at 12:00 noon in Mr. Jamieson’s room. New members are welcome!
• The Men’s Soccer Team will practice today from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Grads:

• Tomorrow is the last day to pass in your grad write-ups for yearbook! Don’t be late!
• Anyone interested in joining the Grad Activity Committee, please attend a meeting in W305 on Monday at 12:00 noon.

Congratulations to Jeannie Shepard who made it to the semi-finals of Maritime Idol. You can view a video of her performance and place your votes in support of Jeannie at www.maritimeidol.com.

Library Notice: In honor of School Library Month, Mrs. Killeen has created a bulletin board “Guess Who’s Reading?”. The bulletin board features twelve MRHS staff members are photographed with one of their favorite books. If you are interested in guessing, see Mrs. Killeen for an answer sheet and enter it in a draw for a gift card to Chapters Indigo. Answers will be revealed on Monday, October 27, which has been declared “Provincial Library Day”. Mrs. Killeen thanks those unidentified staff members for participating. Please note: All featured books are available in the Library for loan. Happy guessing!

Happy Birthday to Evan Forrester and Jason Whiteway!

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston and Mr. Kirk White who are guest teachers with us today.

All members of the Choir will be leaving this morning at 9:15 for Kings Playhouse to record for the Children’s Wish Foundation CD. Teachers, please do not mark these students absent.

From the Guidance Office:

• Any Grade 12 student who may be applying to the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, must see Mr. Armstrong sometime today.
• A representative from Mount Allison University will be here on Friday, October 17, in A Block. Anyone wishing to meet with this representative must sign up with Mr. Armstrong by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Vegetarian pizza with a small white milk for $2.95 or grilled chicken breast on a bun, choice of side, with a small white milk for $4. No express lane today but pizza is still available.

The final day to sign up for intermural Dodgeball will be Friday, October 17. If at least four teams are not signed up by then, the season will be postponed indefinitely, and it will be replace by a hockey pool. If anyone is still interested in Dodgeball, sign up outside the gym (six people are needed for a team). For more information on Dodgeball or Hockey, contact Justin Shaw or Matt Emery.

Today’s Meetings:

• There will be a SWITCH meeting at 11:38 today in Mme Flynn’s room.
• There will be a very important short meeting for al Cross Country runners today at 11:38 in Mr. Gregory’s room (W303). All runners must attend.
• There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today at 11:50 in the Guidance Office. Returning and new members are welcome.
• Debate Club meets today at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room.
• All Ringette players are asked to please see Mrs. Hicken today.
• The Men’s Soccer Team will practice on today and tomorrow from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Grads: Please remember that grad write-ups are due this Friday! Late forms will not be accepted.

Congratulations to Jeannie Shepard who made it to the semi-finals of Maritime Idol. You can view a video of her performance and place your votes in support of Jeannie at www.maritimeidol.com.

Grads: Heckberts will be in the school tomorrow to take single yearbook photos (starting at 10:00 a.m.) and any remaining sitting fee photos (after lunch). All grads should note that you must have your photo taken by Heckberts in order to be included in the yearly grad composite. This is also the best way to ensure that your photo gets included in the yearbook. If you haven’t already signed up, please see Shelby McKenna, Laura MacRae, or Mrs. Drane, as soon as possible. Heckberts will also be accepting grad photo orders over the lunch break. Please note there is a minimum down payment of $100 when ordering.

Library Notice: In honor of School Library Month, Mrs. Killeen has created a bulletin board “Guess Who’s Reading?”. The bulletin board features twelve MRHS staff members are photographed with one of their favorite books. If you are interested in guessing, see Mrs. Killeen for an answer sheet and enter it in a draw for a gift card to Chapters Indigo. Answers will be revealed on Monday, October 27, which has been declared “Provincial Library Day”. Mrs. Killeen thanks those unidentified staff members for participating. Please note: All featured books are available in the Library for loan. Happy guessing!