Entries from March 2009 ↓

Parents of students in Grade Nine this year who will be entering Grade Ten next year at Montague Regional High School are advised that the meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Wednesday, April 1, 2009 (tomorrow – same time and place).

This information meeting will help students make the correct course selections for Grade Ten next year.

Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the M.R.H.S. Cafeteria. Grade Nine students and their parents are welcome to attend.

Happy Birthday today to David Gallo, Amanda Morrison, Daniel O’Brien, and Hayden VanIderstine! We extend belated greetings to Devan Gunn, Manuela Hager, Ryan Stewart, Samantha Collins, and Taylor Gilbert who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

Congratulations to Alyssa Chapman on winning the “Female Athlete of the Year” for Special Olympics!

Parents of students in Grade Nine are reminded of the meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening (Tuesday), starting at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria. This meeting will help you with scheduling courses for Grade Ten next year.  Storm date for this meeting is Wednesday, April 1, at the same time.

Staff and students of MRHS- congratulations!!!! Some of our avid readers have taken part in Classrooms Care, a special reading program that empowers students to read and make a difference. Because our school read 100 books by the May 31st deadline, Scholastic Book Clubs has donated 100 books to Canadian kids who need them! The donation has been made in honour of our school with the help of Scholastic’s Literacy Partners. Reading does make a difference! Excellent job to all participants! Please check out the bulletin board outside the library for our school’s certificate!

Students are asked not to step in the flower bed along the front side walk. Your cooperation is appreciated.

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

Today’s Events: There will be no Women’s Rugby today. Practice will be held on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

Parent Council Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, April 6, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Library Contest: Think you know how many books are in the school library? Then venture a guess in this fun contest! Here’s a few things to keep in mind:

• Include fiction and nonfiction titles in your guess, but not dictionaries or periodicals or encyclopedias.
• Ballots will be available at the circulation desk in the library and all those interested may submit an official ballot.
• No ballots will be accepted during classtime. Please visit the library before or after school or during break and lunch.
• Only those whose library accounts are in good standing wil receive a ballot (any overdue materials should be returned).
• The person who comes closest to the number of actual books-without going over- will be declared the winner.
• Please note: Because new books can be added at any time, to be fair, Monday, March 30th total will be taken as winning number.
• This two week contest is open to all staff and students of MRHS!!
• The winner will receive a hip “Twilight” totebag and gift certificate to Indigo!
• Winner will be announced on Friday, April 10^th.
• Good luck and have fun! See Mrs. Killeen if you have any questions.

Happy Birthday today to Devan Rayner and Mr. Matthew Killeen!

Welcome to Cheryl MacKay, Paula Johnston, Ruth Beck, Dean Lackie, Dawn Sadoway, Trevor MacDonald, Katelyn Greene, Twila Palmer, and Courney Hughes who are guest staff with us today.

Could Tom White please see Ms Garland directly following morning announcements.

The following Ladies Basketball players are asked to return their uniforms immediately to Ms. Garland: Jenny Beck, Caleigh Burhoe, Anne Brown, April Dicks, Katelyn Powers, Laura Wisener, and Marissa Wisener.

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

Today’s Events:

• Remember that today at first break – OUTSIDE – everyone who has a cell phone is asked to meet outside to participate in K-Rock’s “Text In To Win Challenge”. Directions will be given once outside! Everyone, please participate, we want to win!
• Yearbook Committee will meet today at lunch break in Ms. McLane’s room. This will be a short meeting – only about five minutes!

Girls Soccer: Beginning Saturday, March 28th, from 3:15-4:30, there will be soccer for all girls interested in playing on the U16 Eastern Eagles soccer team this summer.

Did you know DANCE is one of the best exercises for you? If you’re looking for more activity in your life, go to the Cafeteria on Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 to learn some dance moves from Kaitlyn Blackett. Charge is $5 per person. Contact Kaitlyn for more information.

Are you looking for part time or summer employment? Would you like help writing your resume or preparing for a job interview? Go down to the Child Care room and check out our Job Club!

Attention all SADD members: There will be a meeting held on Thursday of next week at 12:00 noon in Mr. Jamieson’s room.

Colonel Gray High School will be the host for the first try-out session for the 2009 Canada Games Mens Basketball team. This session will take place from 6:00 to 8:30 pm this Saturday, March 28, 2009. Any players, born in 1992 or after, who are serious about representing the Province at this Summer’s games are welcome to attend. The next confirmed try-out will take place on Friday, April 3rd, at Morell High School from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact jaredcheverie@ hotmail.com.

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

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

There will be Block meetings for all Peer Helpers today.

Teachers are reminded that the Public Performance Rights (PPR) video recording sheets for the month of March are due to Mrs. Killeen by the end of today. Please ensure the blue sheet has your name on it. As usual, please submit blank sheets as well. If you intend to show a video/movie this Friday or next Monday or Tuesday, please consider this and record now. Sheets need to be sent Thursday by 5:00 p.m. Thanks so much for continued cooperation.

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

Hip Hop dance classes are starting on April 6 in the Cafeteria. See Kaitlyn Blackett for more information.

Today’s Snack Fact: Did you know it takes 3500 calories to make a pound of fat? As long as you’re active, calories shouldn’t have too much of a chance to turn into fat.

Today’s Events:

• Blood for Life Group will meet briefly at first break this morning in Mr. Trainor’s room.
• There will be an Interact meeting today at 12:00 noon in Mr. Lea’s room.
• Grad clothing will be on sale today at 12 noon in Mrs. Drane’s room.
• Men’s rugby practice will be held today after school in the gym. Friday’s practice is cancelled.
• Europe travellers should note that you have a wrap-up meeting today at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room.
• The games club will be on today and every day at 12 noon in Room M312. They have some new games for the Wii. Go check out “Dance, Dance, Revolution” or “Big Brain Academy”. Feel free to bring in your own games from home.

Yearbook Committee will meet on Friday at lunch break in Ms. McLane’s room. This will be a short meeting – only about five minutes!

Did you know DANCE is one of the best exercises for you? If you’re looking for more activity in your life, go to the Cafeteria on Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 to learn some dance moves from Kaitlyn Blackett. Charge is $5 per person. Contact Kaitlyn for more information.

Are you looking for part time or summer employment? Would you like help writing your resume or preparing for a job interview? Go down to the Child Care room and check out our Job Club!

Colonel Gray High School will be the host for the first try-out session for the 2009 Canada Games Mens Basketball team. This session will take place from 6:00 to 8:30 pm this Saturday, March 28, 2009. Any players, born in 1992 or after, who are serious about representing the Province at this Summer’s games are welcome to attend. The next confirmed try-out will take place on Friday, April 3rd, at Morell High School from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact jaredcheverie@ hotmail.com.

Happy Birthday today to Lane Farrell and Samuel Parent. We also extend greetings to Ryan MacLeod and Helena Stewart who celebrated their birthdays yesterday.

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

Teachers are reminded that the Public Performance Rights (PPR) video recording sheets for the month of March are due to Mrs. Killeen by the end of the day on Thursday, March 26. Please ensure the blue sheet has your name on it. As usual, please submit blank sheets as well. If you intend to show a video/movie this Friday or next Monday or Tuesday, please consider this and record now. Sheets need to be sent Thursday by 5:00 p.m. Thanks so much for continued cooperation.

Grades Ten and Eleven Students: Home room teachers will be passing out Course Registration forms for NEXT YEAR in A Block this morning. They will be explaining the procedure for choosing your courses. In B Block this morning, students should go to your B Block classes for attendance and then Grade Ten’s and Eleven’s will be called down to the gym for an assembly where you will get more information on picking courses for next year.

Grade Twelve students will go to the Cafeteria during B Block for an assembly on graduation information.

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

Today’s Snack Fact: One third of Americans get 47% of their calories from junk foods.

Today’s Events:

• There will be a Student Council meeting today at lunch in Mr. Killeen’s room. All are urged to attend.
• Debate Club meets today at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room.
• Teachers are reminded that your “Graphics” will be delivered today. Please have your money ready.
• Men’s Rugby practice today after school in the gym.
• There will be Women’s Rugby tryout tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All ladies interested are welcome.

Men’s rugby practices for this week will be held today and Thursday after school in the gym. Friday’s practice is cancelled. Please meet in Mr. Harper’s room.

Europe travellers should note that you will be having a wrap-up meeting on Thursday at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room.

Junior Curling closing will be held this afternoon at 3:30 at the Curling Club.

Happy Birthday today to Marion Sinclair-Waters! We also extend belated greetings to all those who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend: Brady Matheson, Julia Rose, Ryan Deagle, Joshua Power, Alisha Clow, Connor Lea, Daniel LeBlanc, Kristopher MacLeod, Ryan Harris, Deanna Walker, Ellen Campbell, Mitchell Visser, and Lisa LeLacheur.

Welcome to Ruth Beck and Paula Johnston who are guest teachers with us today.

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

Today’s Snack Fact: Did you know there is a widespread Vitamin D deficiency? Take your vitamins or just get some sunshine to cure it!

Students: Most Library books are now overdue. Please return to the Library as soon as possible.

Today’s Events:

There will be no women’s rugby practice tonight.

Students are asked not to walk through the flower bed along the front sidewalk as it is planted with flower bulbs by the agriscience class.

Students: most library books are now overdue. Please return to the library asap.

Congratulations to all Europe travelers who had an awesome time and represented themselves and our school with distinction. Also congratulations to Madame Flynn and Mr. Munn for organizing this school trip and a reminder there will be no “walkie poo” today.

Welcome back to Mr. McKinnon and Ms. Burrows.

Teachers: there will be a staff meeting after school today in M102.

Happy Birthday today to Rae Lynn Crane, Duncan Crawford, Logan Graham, Anthony MacPhee, Robert MacRae, and David Sheppard!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Trevor MacDonald, Ruth Beck, Donna White, Dawn Sadoway, Amanda Purchase, Lorraine McMillan, and Jocelyn Brothers who are guest staff members with us today.

Today’s Snack Fact: Did you know the price of fresh fruits and vegetables has risen nearly 40 % since 1985. Holy Moly!

Reminder from SNAC Committee: Each home room has been challenged to come up with your very own healthy cafeteria special. The best recipe will be chosen after the March Break and will become a regular special at the cafeteria.

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

Grade Twelve students should note that there is a new scholarship list posted, and students who have applied to colleges, i.e. not universities, but colleges, should be aware of the “Garfield-Weston Scholarships for Colleges”. There is a website where students can apply and the deadline is March 27^th. See the Guidance Office bulletin board for details.

Teachers and students are reminded that the Library is not open after school today.

We would like to congratulate the following students who received “free lunch” vouchers from their home room teachers for using their Student Agendas: Darren O’Connor, Alyssa Chapman, Garrett Robbins, Robert MacRae, Emily Dewar, Matthew Penny, Sarah Sandford, Erik Hameline, Ryan Harris, Kristy MacEachern, Alicia White, Jessica Stewart, Nelly Johnson, and Patrick Baird.

Have a happy and restful March Break. For those of you who are travelling, be safe and have fun!

Happy Birthday today to Chelsey Johnston, and Daniel McCarron!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Trevor MacDonald, Ruth Beck, Donna White, Cody MacDonald, Dawn Sadoway, Leo Trainor, Amanda Purchase, and Jocelyn Brothers who are guest staff members with us today.

Finally, another eagerly awaited “snack fact”: Hunter-gatherers in the Australian outback today live on eight hundred varieties of plant foods. Modern Americans live principally on three: corn, soy and wheat. Also… get out your recipe books, M.R.H.S. The SNAC Committee is challenging each home room to come up with your very own healthy cafeteria special. The best recipe will be chosen after the March Break and will become a regular special at the cafeteria. Yum!

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Pancakes, sausage, hash-browns, and a small white milk for $4.00.

Today’s Events: Badminton Practice: Both Senior and Juvenile players will practice together at 3:15 p.m. There won’t be a 5:00 p.m. practice time today.

You could spend an unforgettable high school year with EF in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, France, Costa Rica or Germany. Interested students need to complete applications as soon as possible to be considered for the 2009-2010 school year. Some financial assistance in the form of a partial scholarship is available for PEI students interested in Costa Rica or Germany. For more information or applications, or if your family is interested in hosting a student, contact the Guidance Office.

Happy Birthday today to Chad Jackson!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Trevor Macdonald, Ruth Beck, Danielle Frenette, Greg Felix, Jennifer Dixon, Robert Higgins, Dan MacInnis, Donna White, Virginia Winter, Lorraine McMillan, and Jocelyn Brothers who are guest staff with us today.

Students and teachers should note that John Armstrong is not in his office today.

Teachers are reminded that the office photocopier is very busy again today. Thanks for your cooperation!

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

Today’s Events: There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today at 11:45 a.m. in the Guidance Office.

The following students are asked to please see Mrs. Killeen in the Library on Wednesday morning: Tim Hache, Danielle Sheppard and Morgan Drake.

You could spend an unforgettable high school year with EF in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, France, Costa Rica or Germany. Interested students need to complete applications as soon as possible to be considered for the 2009-2010 school year. Some financial assistance in the form of a partial scholarship is available for PEI students interested in Costa Rica or Germany. For more information or applications, or if your family is interested in hosting a student, contact the Guidance Office. (Note that Mr. Armstrong will be back tomorrow.)

Attention March Break Travellers: Are you interested in taking along an audio book during your upcoming vacation? You need information on how to download an e-audio book to your Mp3 player to keep your mind stimulated no matter where you are in the world, be it Cuba or Europe or even Moncton! Even those staying close to home would enjoy an audio book. Stop by the Library and see Mrs. Killeen for more details!

Any ladies who are interested in playing Under 18 Soccer this season should contact Andrew VanWiechen at 962-3826.

Happy Birthday today to Donald Burke, Stephen LeLacheur, and Curtis MacPherson! We also extend belated greetings to Ms. Alana Trainor who celebrated her birthday yesterday!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Leah Gill, Dawn Sadoway, Lorraine McMillan, and Denise McGillivray who are guest staff with us today.

Teachers and students should note that Mr. Armstrong, Guidance Counsellor, is not here today.

We also welcome Ms. Amy Beck, a pre-service teacher from UPEI who will be here for the next six weeks (missed her in the list yesterday).

The following students are asked to see Mrs. Killeen in the Library directly following morning announcements: Morgan Drake, Dillon MacPherson, Chris Peardon, and Brandon Whiteway.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Half a chicken caesar wrap, choice of side and a small white milk for $4.00.

Today’s Events: All afternoon Physical Education classes will be completing their second fitness test today. Please don’t overindulge at lunch today!

Some new books have arrived in the Library just in time for March break! Authors include Stephenie Meyer, Jodi Picoult and Cecily VonZeigsar. Books about AD/DC and Barak Abama have arrived too. Come check them out! Happy reading to all!

The Teachers’ Resource Centre will be closed over noon hour on Thursday, March 12, between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. They will be open again from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. The TRC will be closed all day on Friday, march 13, so staff can attend workshops.

Any ladies who are interested in playing Under 18 Soccer this season should contact Andrew VanWiechen at 962-3826.