Entries from February 2009 ↓

Happy Birthday to Devan Rayner and Mr. Matt Killeen!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Ruth Beck, Donna White, Eric Vanwiechen, Denise McGillivray, and Katelyn Greene who are guest staff members with us today.

If there are Grade Twelve students who haven’t yet applied to Holland College, the deadline is tomorrow. The Admissions Office will be open tomorrow, Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., if applicants wish to deliver applications, resumes, transcripts, etc. If anyone needs a transcript or an application, please see Mr. Armstrong today.

Today is Super Hero and Cartoon Character Day. Student Council hopes you all are cartoony and super! Student Council members who are counting costumes are asked to meet at the top of the stairs directly following announcements. Student Council members are also reminded to be in the gym at 12:00 sharp!

Today’s Food Fact from your SNAC Committee: A portion of the water you drink has already been drunk by someone else, maybe several times over!!

Teachers: Please consider volunteering to supervise a fan bus into UPEI on Monday evening. If there is enough interest, and if enough teachers are willing to travel on the bus and also be present at the game on Monday, we could be sending a fan bus in to cheer on our basketball teams.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Pasta bake (meat or vegetarian), whole wheat toast, and a small white milk for $4.00.

Today’s Meetings:

• Any staff who are interested in contributing to the IWK Telethon should see Mr. Nicholson today.
• Matchmaker results will be sold today at break and lunch in the Student Lounge. Cost is $2 each.
• The Men’s Basketball team will be leaving at 12:15 today. Guys should be at the Main Student Entrance, ready to go, by that time!
• There will be a practice for Men’s Rugby today at 3:15 in the gym. All new players are invited to come out to get some early training before the season begins.
• The Library will be closed to students for Grade Ten Library stations today and Monday, March 2. No exceptions during this time. Thanks to all students and staff for your cooperation during these two days for this busy venture.
• Winter Carnival activities will start today promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the gym. Students will go their C Block classes for attendance and then will be called down to the gym.
• Students who have Physical Education in A and D Blocks will be going to the rink today. B Block will be travelling to the rink next Wednesday.

Photo Club is starting up again next Thursday. Get your favourite photos printed and see you next Thursday after school in M307.

Good luck to our MRHS Men’s and Women’s basketball teams who are playing at the High School Basketball Provincials at UPEI today. Men’s team play Westisle or Souris at 2:00 p.m. Ladies play Morell at 8:00 p.m. If either of our teams win, they play for Gold. If they lose, they’ll be playing for Bronze. Remember, there will be a Zero Tolerance Policy regarding the use of alcohol or drugs. Any person found to be drinking and or using drugs will not be allowed access to the venue. Please don’t bring any type of kit bag; they are not allowed. Purses will be searched for alcohol or any other substance. Spectators who are students and who are caught with anything will be asked to leave the premises and parents contacted.

Happy Birthday to Robin Flaglor, Heather MacDonald, Katie MacDonald, and Jessica MacLeod!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Danielle Frenette, Jacqueline Garnhum, Vanessa Foster, Brian Somers, Darcy Beck, and Katelyn Greene who are guest staff members with us today.

Congratulations to the Kings County Midget AAA Kings on their win over the Summerside Capitals last night at Iceland. Super game… it was a crowd-pleaser!

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Chicken burger or chicken nuggets, choice of side, and a small white milk for $4.00.

Have a tomato with your burger! When a source of Vitamin C (such as the tomato) is eaten with meat or cooked dry beans, the body makes better use of the iron in the protein food. This message has been brought to you by the SNAC Committee!

Today’s Meetings:

• The SNAC Committee will meet today at 11:50 in the gym.
• There will be a “Spread the Net” meeting at 12:00 noon in W307.
• Any staff who are interested in contributing to the IWK Telethon are asked to see Mr. Nicholson today or Friday. He will try to get around to see you as well.
• Any CMM801 students from first semester who did not receive your CD should see Ms. Garland at break or lunch. Also, anyone wanting to complete work on the L: drive should do so this week. The L: drive will be cleaned up at the first of March.

The Library will be closed to students for Grade Ten Library stations on Friday, February 27, and Monday, March 2. No exceptions during this time. Thanks to all students and staff for your cooperation during these two days for this busy venture.

Friday Winter Carnival activities will start promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the gym. Students will go their C Block classes for attendance and then will be called down to the gym.

Photo Club is starting up again next Thursday. Get your favourite photos printed and see you next Thursday after school in M307.

From the Physical Education Department:

• Students who have Physical Education in A, B, and D Blocks will be going to the rink on Friday, February 27. Don’t forget your gear!
• MRHS Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are playing at the High School Basketball Provincials at UPEI on Friday. Men’s team play Westisle or Souris at 2:00 p.m. Ladies play Morell at 8:00 p.m. If either of our teams win, they play for Gold. If they lose, they’ll be playing for Bronze. Remember, there will be a Zero Tolerance Policy regarding the use of alcohol or drugs. Any person found to be drinking and or using drugs will not be allowed access to the venue. Please don’t bring any type of kit bag; they are not allowed. Purses will be searched for alcohol or any other substance. Spectators who are students and who are caught with anything will be asked to leave the premises and parents contacted.

Happy Birthday to Esther Bayer, Bennett Buell, John Kennedy, and Christine Wood.

Welcome to Donna White, Paula Johnston, Ruth Beck, Danielle Frenette, and Katelyn Greene who are guest staff members with us today.

Congratulations to Mark Nabuurs, Matthew Nabuurs, Keagan Matheson and skip Kevin Rice who won at the Under 17 Provincial Curling Championships held over this past weekend. The guys have now qualified to compete in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland.

Today is “Spirit Day”. Hope you all have school colors or clothing on. Student Council members will be around during A Block to do a tally in classes. This is a reminder that “Twister” will be happening today at lunch. Participants are asked to be at the gym at 11:40. Game starts at 11:45. Student Council members who are helping out are asked to be at the gym at 11:15.

The Student Council would like to thank all teachers and support staff for your attendance at the Hypnotist show last evening. Student Council members are reminded that you are to be at school tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. to start making pancakes.

Did you know that carrots can really help you see in the dark?! Vitamin A is known to prevent “night blindness” and carrots are loaded with Vitamin A. So, why not load up today! … brought to you by the SNAC Committee.

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

Any CMM801 students from first semester who did not receive your CD should see Ms. Garland at break or lunch. Also, anyone wanting to complete work on the L: drive should do so this week. The L: drive will be cleaned up at the first of March.

Today’s Meetings & Notes:

• There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today in the Guidance Office at 11:45 a.m. All members are urged to attend.
• All members of the Debate Club are asked to please go to Mr. Lea’s room for a brief meeting at the beginning of morning break.
• Cookie Club meets this morning at first break.
• Chantel Gillis and Mariah Thomson are asked to see Ms. Garland in M103, this morning at first break.
• Ms. Trainor’s Grade Ten Phys. Ed. classes will be copying notes for their class today. Please meet in the gym with paper and a pen/pencil. No need to get changed.
• Members of Mr. Lea’s first semester Global Issues class are reminded to pick up their letters from Kenya today – Room W304.

Friday Winter Carnival activities will start promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the gym. Students will go their C Block classes for attendance and then will be called down to the gym.

From the Physical Education Department:

• Students who have Physical Education in A, B, and D Blocks will be going to the rink on Friday, February 27. Don’t forget your gear!
• Any students who are interested in playing intramural indoor soccer are asked to fill in the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the gym. Teams of six must have at least two women and no more than three school soccer players.
• Any students who are interested in forming a weight-lifting club here at the school are asked to speak with Ms. Trainor today.

Teachers should note that the Teachers’ Resource Centre will close at 3:30 p.m. today, so that staff can attend the ESD Teacher-Librarians’s support group meeting.

The Kings County Midget AAA Kings host the Summerside Capitals in the deciding game in the best of five series. This game goes tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Iceland Arena in Montague.

MRHS are playing at the High School Basketball Provincials (UPEI on Friday): Men’s team play Westisle or Souris at 2:00 p.m. Ladies play Morell at 8:00 p.m. If either of our teams win, they play for Gold. If they lose, they’ll be playing for Bronze.

The Confederation Centre of the Arts will be conducting auditions on Sunday, March 1, looking for dynamic individuals (between 16 and 23 years of age) who are aspiring musical theatre students. Successful candidates will be selected to perform in the 2009 Young Company performance and training program offered this summer at Confederation Centre. For more information, check out the poster outside the main office here at the school.

Happy Birthday to Michele Hynes and Kimberly Myers! We extend belated greetings to Parker Matheson, Simone Kemp, Alex MacKinnon, Justin Wilson, Aaron Fitzpatrick, Adam Fitzpatrick, Kyle Pollard and Melissa Woods who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

The Men’s Basketball team beat Westile on Friday night 84 – 59. Damon Ansems had a game high 44 points. Jay Shaw had 13 points and Kyle Jenkins had 10 points.

The Men’s Basketball team then beat Morell on Saturday afternoon 52 – 48. Damon Ansems had 19 points, Duff MacDonald had 13 points and Jay Shaw had 7 points.

OREO competition on the weekend went very well. Both teams made it to the final round of presentations. Team #1 (John MacCormac, Nicole Butler, Laura MacRae and Tyler Morrison) was awarded the “Sportsmanship” award . Team #2 (Hope Klein, Quiller Sharratt, Crystal Greencorn, and Mallory King) placed third and won a $500 prize! Thank you for a great weekend students… Ms. Malone and Ms. MacLeod will never forget the fun times they had!!

Congratulations to Jenna MacLellan, Justin MacPhee and Matthew Penny who represented MRHS at the Annual Rotary Club Youth Parliament. Jenna served as Fisheries Critic, Justin as Minister of Transportation and Public Works, and Matt as the Provincial Treasurer.

Attention Members of the Mr. Lea’s first semester Global Issues class: You’ve Got Mail! The return letters from your twinning school in Kenya have arrived! Please go to W304 during breaks or lunch to get your letter. Another shipment of letters will be leaving the Island to go to Kenya at the end of this week so pick up your letter and write a response today.

Students should note that this morning’s A and B Block Phys. Ed. classes will not be going to the rink this morning. These classes will be rescheduled. C and D Block Phys. Ed. classes will still be attending the rink today.

Welcome to Amy Beck, Leah Gill, Danielle Frenette, and Katelyn Greene who are guest staff members with us today.

A Samsung travel adaptor was turned in to the office. If this is yours, you may identify it and pick it up from one of the secretaries.

Here is a fun nutritional fact brought to you by the SNAC Committee: In France, people eat approximately 500,000,000 snails per year.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Grilled cheese, choice of side, and a small white milk for $4.00.

Today’s Meetings :

• There will be a Europe trip meeting today at 12:05 in Mme Flynn’s room.
• There will be Peer Helper Block meetings today.
• Student Council will meet at the beginning of lunch.
• There is an Interact meeting at 12:00 noon in Room W307.
• The Reader’s Circle should meet with Mme Flynn at 11:38 in the back room of the Library. Bring your lunches.
• Hypnotist tickets will be on sale today at lunch. They will be sold at the top of the stairs and are $5 each. This is your last chance to purchase them – show is tonight!

From the Physical Education Department:

• Any students who are interested in playing intramural indoor soccer are asked to fill in the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the gym. Teams of six must have at least two women and no more than three school soccer players.
• Any students who are interested in forming a weight-lifting club here at the school are asked to speak with Ms. Trainor by this Wednesday.

Notice from the PEI School Athletic Association regarding expectations of all spectators (including students) at the Provincial Basketball Championships (Feb. 26 – March 3) at UPEI. There will be a Zero Tolerance Policy at all school sponsored activities regarding the use of alcohol or drugs. Any person found to be drinking and or using drugs will not be allowed access to the venue. Please don’t bring any type of kit bag; they are not allowed. Purses will be searched for alcohol or any other substance. Spectators who are students and who are caught with anything will be asked to leave the premises and parents contacted.

A Prize Bingo for the Canada Games Golf Team with approximately $5000 in prizes is planned for this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Bingo Country, Riverside Drive, Charlottetown. If interested, see Mr. Elsinga for tickets.

The Confederation Centre of the Arts will be conducting auditions on Sunday, March 1, looking for dynamic individuals (between 16 and 23 years of age) who are aspiring musical theatre students. Successful candidates will be selected to perform in the 2009 Young Company performance and training program offered this summer at Confederation Centre. For more information, check out the poster outside the main office here at the school.

Welcome to Allison Macdonald, Paula Johnston, Amy Beck, Patricia Hewitt, Donna White, Ruth Beck, and Denise McGillivray who are guest teachers with us today.

Any Europe travellers who have not yet picked up your Euros at the CIBC must do so as soon as possible. Also, Europe travellers are asked to see Mme Flynn at some point today.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Spaghetti with meat sauce, whole wheat garlic toast and a small white milk for $4.00.

Spread the Net would like to thank all staff and students for your participation in Wednesday’s bake sale which raised $92, bringing our school’s total to $640. This will buy sixty-four nets!

Missing from the basketball game on Wednesday evening: one grey and black UPEI backpack. If anyone has seen this, please report its whereabouts to the office.

Do you need help finding and applying for a job? There are job postings, applications and help available to you with your resumes, cover letters and interviews…. daily from 12:00 to 12:30 in the Child Care room – bottom floor of the wing, across from W106. Get a jump start!

The Grade 12 Ski Trip is scheduled for Thursday, March 5. Students will be leaving the school at 12:30 p.m. and buses will pick you up at approximately 6:30 p.m. at Brookvale. Everyone must travel on the bus and you will be returning to the school at approximately 8:00 p.m. Students are responsible for transportation home from the school.

Students who have applied to UPEI should note that there is information pertaining to twenty-one different scholarships now available in the Guidance Office. Some are for any program and some are for specific degrees. Students are asked to only take the scholarship forms that pertain to them. Please see Mr. Armstrong for details.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, PEI Branch, needs volunteers. This would qualify you for the Community Service Bursary, and you will receive $5 per volunteer hour towards your college or university education! You will be working with the Kidney Foundation to promote organ donation, to raise awareness regarding kidney disease, and to inform the public of the activities of the Kidney Foundation. Call Crystal Fall at 1-877-892-9009 or at kidney@pei.sympatico.ca.

Today’s Meetings :

• There is a SWITCH meeting at lunch in Mme Flynn’s room at 11:38 a.m. All members are urged to attend.
• A representative from Parks Canada will be in the Guidance Office today during lunch break. Check out the summer employment opportunities with Parks Canada.
• The Women’s Basketball team will be leaving today at the beginning of lunch break. All girls going to Westisle are asked to meet in the main office. The Men’s Basketball team will be leaving at 1:30 for their game in Westisle.
• Hypnotist tickets will be on sale today at lunch. They will be sold at the top of the stairs and are $5 each. Get your tickets asap, a limited amount are available. Date of the show is Tuesday, February 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. Plan to come out for a hilarious night of fun!!
• There will be a practice for male rugby players today at 3:15 p.m. All players from last year are welcome as well as any new players who plan to try out for this year’s season.

From the Physical Education Department:

• Classes will be attending Iceland Arena on Tuesday, February 24. Students are reminded to bring your equipment (skates, helmets, sticks, etc.).
• Any students who are interested in playing intramural indoor soccer are asked to fill in the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the gym. Teams of six must have at least two women and no more than three school soccer players.
• Any students who are interested in forming a weight-lifting club here at the school are asked to speak with Ms. Trainor by Wednesday, February 25.

A Prize Bingo for the Canada Games Golf Team with approximately $5000 in prizes is planned for Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at Bingo Country, Riverside Drive, Charlottetown. If interested, see Mr. Elsinga for tickets.

Happy Birthday to Tyler MacEwen and Ryan White!

Welcome to Allison Macdonald, Amy Beck, Dawn Sadoway, Paula Johnston, Jackie Garnhum, and Denise McGillivray who are guest teachers with us today.

The Men’s Basketball team beat Kinkora last night 68 – 47. Damon Ansems and Duff MacDonald both had 18 points. Kyle Jenkins had 16 points.

The Women’s Basketball team outscored Kinkora last night, with a final of 61 – 28. Katelyn Powers had 20 points, and Leanne Wade, Stephanie Wade and Anne Brown all had 8 points. The ladies have a busy weekend ahead of them, playing Westisle Friday at 3:30 and Morell on Saturday at noon. Don’t forget about noise maker night on Monday when the basketball teams play their last regular season home games – women at 5 pm and men at 7 pm.

Any Europe travellers who have not yet picked up your Euros at the CIBC must do so as soon as possible (that’s today or tomorrow at the latest) !

Jenna MacLellan, Justin MacPhee and Matt Penny are asked to please see Mr. Lea during morning break.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Made to order sub or wrap (6″ for $3.80 or 12″ for $6.80).

Do you need help finding and applying for a job? There are job postings, applications and help available to you with your resumes, cover letters and interviews…. daily from 12:00 to 12:30 in the Child Care room – bottom floor of the wing, across from W106. Get a jump start!

The Grade 12 Ski Trip is scheduled for Thursday, March 5. Students will be leaving the school at 12:30 p.m. and buses will pick you up at approximately 6:30 p.m. at Brookvale. Everyone must travel on the bus and you will be returning to the school at approximately 8:00 p.m. Students are responsible for transportation home from the school.

Today’s Meetings :

• The SWITCH meeting that was scheduled for lunch in Mme Flynn’s room has been changed to tomorrow at 11:38 a.m. All members are urged to attend.
• A recruiter from Holland College will be in the Guidance Office today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to speak to potential college students, help with the application process, meet with potential college athletes, etc.
• Hypnotist tickets will be on sale today at lunch. They will be sold at the top of the stairs and are $5 each. Get your tickets asap, a limited amount are available. Date of the show is Tuesday, February 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. Plan to come out for a hilarious night of fun!!

There will be a practice for male rugby players on Friday, February 20^th, at 3:15 p.m. All players from last year are welcome as well as any new players who plan to try out for this year’s season.

Physical Education classes will be attending Iceland Arena on Tuesday, February 24. Students are reminded to bring your equipment (skates, helmets, sticks, etc.).

Guidance Announcements:

• Students who have applied to UPEI should note that there is information pertaining to twenty-one different scholarships now available in the Guidance Office. Some are for any program and some are for specific degrees. Students are asked to only take the scholarship forms that pertain to them. Please see Mr. Armstrong for details.
• Students wishing to apply to UNB can take advantage of “Admissions on the Spot” at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown this evening, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admissions officers will be on site; and if you present an official transcript in a sealed envelope, a completed application form, and the application fee ($45), you can be admitted “on the spot”.
• RCMP are recruiting this evening, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Centre, 57 Bunbury Road in Stratford.
• A representative from Parks Canada will be in the Guidance Office on Friday during lunch break. Check out the summer employment opportunities with Parks Canada.

Happy Birthday to Patrick Matheson!

Welcome to Jackie Garnhum, Ruth Beck, Paula Johnston, Amanda Purchase, Amy Beck and Katelyn Greene who are guest teachers with us today.

Graphic sales will start up again today. Teachers are asked to please have their money ready.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Chicken Parmesan, mashed potatoes, veggies and a small white milk for $4.00.

The Grade 12 Ski Trip is scheduled for Thursday, March 5. Students will be leaving the school at 12:30 p.m. and buses will pick you up at approximately 6:30 p.m. at Brookvale. Everyone must travel on the bus and you will be returning to the school at approximately 8:00 p.m. Students are responsible for transportation home from the school.

Today’s Meetings :

• Hypnotist tickets will be on sale today at lunch. They will be sold at the top of the stairs and are $5 each. Get your tickets asap, a limited amount are available. Date of the show is Tuesday, February 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. Plan to come out for a hilarious night of fun!!
• There will be an Interact meeting today at 12:00 noon in Mr. Lea’s room.
• Any former male rugby players are asked to go to Mr. Killeen’s room at 11:40 for a very brief meeting regarding possible early practices for the upcoming season.
• Debate Club meets today at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room.
• There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today at 11:45 in the Guidance Office.
• ‘Spread the Net” will be holding a Bake Sale during first break, lunch and second break.
• Library monitors are meeting for five minutes at the start of lunch.

There will be a SWITCH meeting on Thursday at lunch (11:38 a.m) in Mme Flynn’s room. All members are urged to attend.

Physical Education classes will be attending Iceland Arena on Tuesday, February 24. Students are reminded to bring your equipment (skates, helmets, sticks, etc.).

Guidance Announcements:

• A recruiter from Holland College will be in the Guidance Office on Thursday of this week from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to speak to potential college students, help with the application process, meet with potential college athletes, etc.
• Students wishing to apply to UNB can take advantage of “Admissions on the Spot” at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown on Thursday, February 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admissions officers will be on site; and if you present an official transcript in a sealed envelope, a completed application form, and the application fee ($45), you can be admitted “on the spot”.
• RCMP are recruiting on Thurs, Feb. 19, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Centre, 57 Bunbury Rd in Stratford.
• A representative from Parks Canada will be in the Guidance Office on Friday during lunch break. Check out the summer employment opportunities with Parks Canada.

Welcome to Amy Beck, Donna White, Amanda Purchase, Denise McGillivray, and Katelyn Greene who are guest teachers with us today.

Parent Teacher Social: Parents and students are reminded of the Parent Teacher Social at 7:00 pm this evening. Everyone is asked to meet in the cafeteria. Student schedules will be available. Parents will then have an opportunity to attend a “mini” class with each of the students’ teachers. During this time, the teacher will provide you with an outline of the course ant the course expectations. MRHS student council members will be wearing their distinctive t-shirts, and will be available to help parents find their class.

The Men’s Basketball team beat Charlottetown Rural last night 87-58. Damon Ansems had a game high 27 points. Jay Shaw had 14 points, Erik Hameline and Duff MacDonald both had 13 points. Our MRHS Men are in first place in the AA division.

In Ladies’ Basketball last night, the ladies outscored Charlottetown Rural 65-40.  Katelyn Powers had 32 points and Marissa Wisener had 16 points.  The girls play at home again on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

Playoff Midgett AAA Hockey is taking place this evening at Iceland Arena – Kings County hosts Summerside Capitals at 8:10 p.m. This is game one of the best of five series.

Choir members should note that Pizza Delight tickets must all be passed in to Ms. McInnis by the end of A Block or you will be paying for them yourselves.

Peer Helpers will be doing training today and will be absent for the full day. Teachers, please do not mark them absent. All Peer Helpers should go to Ms. Beck’s room immediately after announcements.

Home room teachers are asked to go over next week’s Winter Carnival activities with students today.

Graphic sales will start up again tomorrow. Teachers are asked to please have their money ready.

Any students interested in learning more about Acadia University should meet in the Guidance Office at first break this morning.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Beef fajita, choice of side and a small white milk for $4.00.

Today’s Meetings :

• There will be a full Student Council meeting today at lunch.
• Readers’ Circle will meet in the Library today at 11:38. Bring your lunches; you’ll be in the back room brainstorming!
• SNAC Committee will meet at 11:50 in the gym area. Bring your lunch!
• Hypnotist tickets will be on sale today at lunch. They will be sold at the top of the stairs and are $5 each. They will be on sale until next Tuesday. Get your tickets asap, a limited amount are available. Date of the show is Tuesday, February 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. Plan to come out for a hilarious night of fun!!

“Spread the Net” will be holding a Bake Sale during first break, lunch and second break on Wednesday (tomorrow).

Library monitors are meeting for five minutes on Wednesday at the start of lunch.

There will be a SWITCH meeting on Thursday at lunch (11:38 a.m) in Mme Flynn’s room. All members are urged to attend.

Guidance Announcements:

• Grade Twelve students who haven’t yet applied to the colleges or universities of their choice should do so before the end of February and see Mr. Armstrong about sending official transcripts. The first mail-out of transcripts is happening today and Mr. Armstrong would like to get as many transcripts as possible in the mail, so get your requests in if you haven’t already done so.
• A recruiter from Holland College will be in the Guidance Office on Thursday of this week from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to speak to potential college students, help with the application process, meet with potential college athletes, etc.
• Students wishing to apply to UNB can take advantage of “Admissions on the Spot” at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown on Thursday, February 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admissions officers will be on site; and if you present an official transcript in a sealed envelope, a completed application form, and the application fee ($45), you can be admitted “on the spot”.
• RCMP are recruiting on Thursday, February 19, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Cotton Centre, 57 Bunbury Road in Stratford.

Happy Birthday to Alysha Aitken, Ashley Chiasson, Emily Doyle, Heidi Green, and Ariana Johnston! We also extend belated greetings to Jessie Cook who celebrated a birthday over the weekend!

Welcome to Trevor MacDonald, Timothy Chaisson, Amy Beck and Katelyn Greene who are guest teachers with us today.

Congratulations to Mme Flynn and the members of the Readers’ Circle for the great interview on CBC Radio this morning.

Kaylea McDonald is asked to please see Ms. Trainor at first break this morning.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Baked potato with broccoli, bacon, sour cream, cheese and side salad, with a small white milk for $4.00.

Europe Travellers: Mme Flynn is still looking for several pink sheets from Europe travellers. Please submit these a.s.a.p.

The Grade Twelve Ski trip has been postponed – the date is not yet determined (not this week for sure). New date will be announced shortly.

Grade Twelve students interested in Saint Thomas University should note that an Admissions Officer will be here in the Guidance Office between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon to do on site admissions. Students interested in this service are asked to see Mr. Armstrong immediately after announcements, so that the official transcripts needed will be ready by 10:00 a.m.

Today’s Meetings :

• Library monitors are reminded of your meeting scheduled for today at 12:00 noon. Please bring your lunches.
• There is an OREO meeting at lunch break.
• Students are reminded that there are fun activities planned for lunch break in Mrs. Beck’s room. The Wii will be set up and plenty of other games to try! Check it out!
• Walking Club is a “go” today. Mme Flynn will see you at the front doors at 11:40 dressed for the weather!
• There is a brief Student Council meeting today at the first of lunch break.
• There will be a “Spread the Net” meeting at 12:00 noon in Room W307.
• Europe travellers – if you haven’t picked up your Euros at CIBC, please due so today!
• All Choir members must give your tickets and money for the spaghetti dinner to Ms. McInnis today! Note that there won’t be Women’s Ensemble rehearsal today.

The Men’s and Ladies’ Basketball teams will be playing Charlottetown Rural tonight at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. The games will be played here at home.

Students and teachers are reminded of the Parent-Teacher Social scheduled for tomorrow evening, Tuesday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m.

Readers’ Circle will meet in the Library tomorrow at 11:38. Bring your lunches; you’ll be in the back room brainstorming!

“Spread the Net” will be holding a Bake Sale during first break, lunch and second break on Wednesday.

There will be a SWITCH meeting on Thursday at lunch (11:38 a.m) in Mme Flynn’s room. All members are urged to attend.

The Pie-the-Teacher event has been rescheduled for Thursday at lunch.

Grade Twelve students who haven’t yet applied to the colleges or universities of thier choice should do so before the end of February and see Mr. Armstrong about sending official transcripts.

There are two wonderful programs/opportunities for students wanting to improve their French. One is the Explore program (five week intensive French at universities across the country); the other is the Summer Work Exchange program where you work in Quebec for six weeks. Deadlines are approaching, so see Mme Flynn or Mme McLane if you are interested.

Grade Twelve students interested in and involved in singing, acting, or dance, should note that the Canadian College of Performing Arts is holding auditions on Saturday, March 7^th in Halifax. Please see the Guidance Office bulletin board for details.

Grade Eleven and Twelve students looking for volunteer hours can volunteer with the Kidney Foundation. As March is Kidney Health month, volunteers are urgently needed. Please see the Guidance Office bulletin board for details.

All schools in The Eastern School District are closed today.

If possible, the grade 12 ski trip will be rescheduled.

Students are reminded to have their report card signed and return it to their home room teacher.