Entries from April 2009 ↓

Happy Birthday today to Ryan Morrison!

Welcome to Danielle Frenette, Jessica Campbell, Trevor MacDonald, Kevin Scully, Amy Beck, Vanessa Foster, and Denise McGillivray who are guest staff with us today.

Today’s Events:

• A Student Council meeting will be held at lunch break.
• Anyone interested in trying out for track throwing events, please meet in Mr. Trainor’s room, M403, at first break today.
• Teachers are reminded that the Public Performance Rights (PPR) video recording sheets for the month of April are due to Mr. Lackie today.
• Any Grade 12 students who passed in grad pics or baby pics to Mallory for the yearbook and have not gotten them back, please pick them up in the office.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Chili and cheese nachos with a small white milk for $3.75.

The Men’s Softball team will practice on Monday after school at the Cardigan Diamonds.

Any bilingual students interested in volunteering during the Canada Games by doing some bilingual announcing and commentating during the last two weeks of August (during the soccer games) should speak with Mme Flynn this week. A great opportunity to use your French, volunteer and become part of the Canada Games!

Any families interested in hosting an exchange student next year can get more information by calling Claudia Lister or speaking with Mme Flynn.

This is notification of your last chance to register for Eastern Eagles Soccer. Don’t incur late fees. Call Mary at 583-2055 to register before tomorrow – Friday, May 1^st.

Happy Birthday today to Kyle Cook, Justin Gregory, Justin MacPhee, and Brandon Murphy.

Welcome to Vanessa Foster, Kevin Scully, Jessica Campbell, Janice McKendrick, Dan McInnis, Margo Wood, Trevor MacDonald, Pam Betteridge, Amy Beck, and Matt Kelly who are guest teachers with us today.

Today’s Events:

• All guys interested in playing on the Men’s Softball team this year are asked to meet in Room M307, Mr. Killeen’s room, at first break this morning.
• The S.A.V.E. group will meet at 11:45 a.m. in the Guidance Office.
• There is a meeting today at 12:00 noon in Mr. McKinnon’s room for all those who are interested in playing “Under 18 Men’s Soccer” this summer. Attendance is a must.
• Track running practice is today after school. Next week’s practices will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Teachers are reminded that the Public Performance Rights (PPR) video recording sheets for the month of April are due to Mr. Lackie by Thursday. Please ensure the blue sheet has your name on it. As usual, please submit blank sheets as well. Thanks so much for your continue cooperation.
• Track throwing practices will begin today at lunch. Please meet Mr. Zver in the gym at 11:45.
• The Fly Tying Club meets today at lunch in Room M403. Today’s fly is the “mosquito”.
• The Debate Club meets at 3:15 p.m. in Mr. Lea’s room.
• Staff are reminded that today is “Graphic” day; please have your money ready when the carrier delivers your paper.

Following is a listing of Choir/Band students who do not have permission forms passed in. You will not be permitted to travel to Halifax unless these forms are in today! Katelyn Pirch, Brielle Ansems, Jessica Fay, Curtis Dicks, Corey MacKenzie, Nigel Haan, Todd Campbell, Kierston Clements, Kyle MacKenzie, Dean Campbell, Ben Garnhum, and Clayton Harding.

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

A Student Council meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at lunch.

Any bilingual students interested in volunteering during the Canada Games by doing some bilingual announcing and commentating during the last two weeks of August (during the soccer games) should speak with Mme Flynn this week. A great opportunity to use your French, volunteer and become part of the Canada Games!

Any families interested in hosting an exchange student next year can get more information by calling Claudia Lister or speaking with Mme Flynn.

Grade Ten and Eleven students interested in attending Encounters with Canada during 2009-2010 are asked to give their names to Mr. Armstrong as soon as possible. This is a week-long conference, with students from all over Canada attending, and it can happen almost any time between the end of September and the end of April. See Mr. Armstrong for details. Also, a listing of descriptions of the various themes that are attached to each week is posted on the bulletin board.

Welcome to Danielle Frenette, Amy Beck, Vanessa Foster, and Robert Higgins who are guest teachers with us today.

Today’s Events:

• There will be Block meetings for all Peer Helpers today.
• There is a very important Choir rehearsal today after school.
• Europe travellers should see Mme Flynn some time today.
• Track running practices will start today. Be prepared to run!
• There will be a SWITCH meeting today at lunch with Mme Flynn.
• There will be a Men’s and Women’s Rugby Executive meeting today at 11:38 in Mr. Harper’s room. Bring your lunches! All are urged to attend.
• Teachers are reminded that the Public Performance Rights (PPR) video recording sheets for the month of April are due to Mr. Lackie by Thursday. Please ensure the blue sheet has your name on it. As usual, please submit blank sheets as well. Thanks so much for your continue cooperation.

The following students are asked to see Mrs. McInnis this morning: Giselle Alvarez, Cassandra Clements, April Dicks, Curtis Dicks, Amber LaBonte, Kaitlyn McManus, Amanda Mullally, Alex O’Brien, Katelyn Pirch, Jeannie Sheppard, Chris Barrett, Brendan Butler, Todd Campbell, Kierston Clements, Nigel Haan, Kyle MacKenzie, and Robert MacRae.

The following students have not passed in Permission Forms for travel to Halifax: (If you do not bring them tomorrow, you will not travel!)  Emily Gillis, Cassandra Clements, Savannah Butler, Robyn Veinot, Katelyn Pirch, Brielle Ansems, Jessica Fay, Larissa Dingwell, Michele Hynes, Ben Garnhum, Gaby Delgado, April Dicks, Katie Hicken, Curtis Dicks, Cory MacKenzie, Nigel Haan, Todd Cambell, Brendan Butler, Chris Barrett, Kierston Clements, Greg Fitzpatrick, Simon VanWichen, Kyle MacKenzie, Patrick Holland, Evan Jackson, Dean Campbell, and Clayton Harding.

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

Any bilingual students interested in volunteering during the Canada Games by doing some bilingual announcing and commentating during the last two weeks of August (during the soccer games) should speak with Mme Flynn this week. A great opportunity to use your French, volunteer and become part of the Canada Games!

Any families interested in hosting an exchange student next year can get more information by calling Claudia Lister or speaking with Mme Flynn.

Grade Ten and Eleven students interested in attending Encounters with Canada during 2009-2010 are asked to give their names to Mr. Armstrong as soon as possible. This is a week-long conference, with students from all over Canada attending, and it can happen almost any time between the end of September and the end of April. See Mr. Armstrong for details. Also, a listing of descriptions of the various themes that are attached to each week is posted on the bulletin board.

Happy Birthday to Blake Hume, Daniel McKenna and Justin Johnston who celebrated their special days over the weekend!

Welcome to Amy Beck, Ruth Beck, Eric Wood, and Robert Higgins who are guest teachers with us today.

Congratulations to badminton players, Hope Klein, Sara Walsh, Cathy Nabuurs, Jace Wichers, Jake Boudreau and Evan Forrester, for advancing to semi-final play this past weekend at the Provincials. Klein and Walsh picked up a Silver medal in doubles competitions!

Spread the Net would like to thank everyone for their participation in their very successful “Spread the Net Week” last week. The current tally of money raised during the week sits at $330 and there’s still more to count! This brings the total amount raised since December to $1200 which will be used to buy 120 mosquito nets and save countless lives. The results of the home room competition are as follows:

• 3^rd Place: Ms. MacDonald’s home room with $47.
• 2^nd Place: Mme Flynn’s home room with $98.
• 1^st Place and Winner of the Ice Cream Party: Mr. Brother’s home room with an amazing $120. Great work, everyone!

Today’s Events:

• There will be a SWITCH meeting in Mme Flynn’s room at 11:38 (bring your lunches).
• All members of the bands and choir are reminded that your final trip payments must be in today to Ms. McInnis.
• All trip forms must be passed in to Ms. Beck today.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Baked potato with broccoli, bacon, sour cream, and cheese, plus a side salad and a small white milk for $4.

Track running practices will start tomorrow. Be prepared to run!

Any bilingual students interested in volunteering during the Canada Games by doing some bilingual announcing and commentating during the last two weeks of August (during the soccer games) should speak with Mme Flynn this week. A great opportunity to use your French, volunteer and become part of the Canada Games!

Any families interested in hosting an exchange student next year can get more information by calling Claudia Lister or speaking with Mme Flynn.

Grade Ten and Eleven students interested in attending Encounters with Canada during 2009-2010 are asked to give their names to Mr. Armstrong as soon as possible. This is a week-long conference, with students from all over Canada attending, and it can happen almost any time between the end of September and the end of April. See Mr. Armstrong for details. Also, a listing of descriptions of the various themes that are attached to each week is posted on the bulletin board.

Happy Birthday to Ryan Gillis and Todd MacLeod!

Welcome to Ruth Beck, Paula Johnston, Trevor MacDonald, and Jessie Campbell who are guest teachers with us today.

Congratulations to these SADD poster contest winners:

• Justin Shaw – 1^st prize – I Pod Shuffle
• Brandon Whiteway – 2^nd prize – Pizza Delight $25 Gift Certificate
• Once again, Mme Flynn’s Home Room for their entry which earned them an ice cream party!

Today’s Spread the Net/Malaria Fact: There is good news. The “Roll Back Malaria” initiative is on track for meeting its goal of getting 100% of the population the necessary preventative measures. This will lead to near-zero deaths by 1015 and the gradual elimination of malaria. If you think you are too small to make a difference… try sleeping in a room with a mosquito.

Today’s Events: Fly Tying group will meet at 11:36 in Room M403.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Spaghetti with meat sauce, whole wheat garlic toast and a small white milk for $4.

Track running practices will start on Tuesday, April 28^th. Be prepared to run!

Dress Consignment in Eastern P.E.I.: Do you want to buy or sell a prom, wedding, bridesmaid or other special occasion clothing? For information, contact June Fraser at (902) 687-3004 or check out her poster outside the main office doors.

Registration for Cardigan Minor Ball is taking place again on Saturday – from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration is taking place at Cardigan Fire Hall.

Happy Birthday to Edward Crane!

Welcome to Leo Trainor, Ruth Beck, Paula Johnston, Danielle Frenette, Eric Wood, Rachel MacKay and Trevor MacDonald who are guest teachers with us today.

Today’s Spread the Net/Malaria Fact: Malaria accounts for more than US$12 billion annually in health care costs and lost productivity. Many African families spend close to 40% of their annual income on malaria treatment.

Today’s Events:

• Today is your last chance to enter the SADD poster contest. All entries should be submitted to W307 no later than 11:30 a.m.
• SADD group is meeting in Room W307 at 12:00 noon.
• The SAVE group is meeting in the Guidance Office, starting at 11:45 a.m.
• There will be NO Prom Committee after school today.
• Teachers should note that there is a Prize Committee after school at 3:07 in Ms. MacDonald’s room.
• “Spread the Net” is encouraging everyone to wear blue (preferably light blue) tomorrow to show your support for the war on mosquitoes. Blue is the official colour for malaria awareness. Home rooms are reminded to continue collecting change.

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

Track running practices will start on Tuesday, April 28^th. Be prepared to run!

Dress Consignment in Eastern P.E.I.: Do you want to buy or sell a prom, wedding, bridesmaid or other special occasion clothing? For information, contact June Fraser at (902) 687-3004 or check out her poster outside the main office doors.

Registration for Cardigan Minor Ball is taking place again on Saturday – from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration is taking place at Cardigan Fire Hall.

Happy Birthday to Danielle Anderson, April Dicks, Jazzmon Gabriel, and Brandon MacLeod.

Welcome to Trevor MacDonald, Paula Johnston, and Eric Wood who are guest teachers with us today.

An I Pod was found yesterday afternoon in the wing area. If you are missing your I Pod, please check at the office.

Today’s Spread the Net/Malaria Fact: Globally, there are 300 to 500 million people living with malaria with 90% living in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2006, malaria caused 1 to 3 million global deaths, with 900,000 in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Liberia, 235 out of 1000 kids under five years of age die each year. That compares with 5 out of 1,000 here in Canada.

Today’s Events:

• Spread the Net is holding a bake sale today at lunch. Go to the top of the stairs and buy some delicious baked goods to support a great cause. Home rooms are reminded to continue collecting change.
• The SAVE group will meet at 11:45 in the Guidance Office.
• All Debate Club members are asked to see Mr. Lea today during lunch break in W304.
• Today is “Graphic” day – please have your money ready when the carrier delivers your paper.
• There will be a SWITCH meeting in Mr. Douglas’ office, a conference call, at 11:55 today. All members are urged to attend.
• The Beginner Fly-Tying group is meeting today at lunch in Room M403 – Charlie Trainor’s room. Experienced tiers are welcome!
• Women’s Softball practice will be held today at 4:00 p.m. at the Cardigan Diamonds.
• “Blood for Life” wants to donate today. Members and people who want to donate must get in contact with John MacCormac before the end of the day!

Do you like ice cream, free prizes and music? Well…. last chance to enter the SADD poster contest. All entries should be submitted to W307 no later than 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.

SADD group is meeting in Room W307 on Thursday at 12:00 noon.

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

Track running practices will start on Tuesday, April 28^th. Be prepared to run!

Dress Consignment in Eastern P.E.I.: Do you want to buy or sell a prom, wedding, bridesmaid or other special occasion clothing? For information, contact June Fraser at (902) 687-3004 or check out her poster outside the main office doors.

The PEI Rugby Officials clinic has been postponed to Saturday, April 25, at Sport PEI. This is for all individuals who are interested in officiating at the high school level for the upcoming school season. For more information, please contact Greg Lucas at glucas@sportpei.pe.ca

Registration for Cardigan Minor Ball is taking place this week – today from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration is taking place at Cardigan Fire Hall.

Happy Birthday to Leanna Higginbotham and Khalyn Kemp.

Welcome to Trevor MacDonald, Danielle Frenette, Rachel MacKay, and Katelyn Greene who are guest staff with us today.

Today’s Spread the Net/Malaria Fact: Mosquito nets are the single most effective and inexpensive way of preventing malaria and they last for up to five years. Being treated with an insecticide, they not only provide protection, but kill the mosquito on contact.

If anyone finds a silver I Pod Nano, please turn it into the office.

Today’s Events:

• If there are any Grade Twelve students interested in Université St. Anne, you are asked to go to Mme Flynn’s room immediately following announcements. A representative from the University will be here during A Block.
• Ms. MacLeod’s Math class will be in Room W202 again today.
• There will be a prom committee meeting after school today, as there will be every Tuesday until prom! Be ready to paint at 15:07! (that’s 3:07 for all you non French-speakers!)
• Keep up those posters for SADD. The contest will extend until Thursday of this week. You still have a chance to win an I Pod or home room contest ice cream party for your class.

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

Tomorrow, Spread the Net will be holding a bake sale during lunch break. Home rooms are reminded to continue collecting change.

Dress Consignment in Eastern P.E.I.: Do you want to buy or sell a prom, wedding, bridesmaid or other special occasion clothing? For information, contact June Fraser at (902) 687-3004 or check out her poster outside the main office doors.

The PEI Rugby Officials clinic has been postponed to Saturday, April 25, at Sport PEI. This is for all individuals who are interested in officiating at the high school level for the upcoming school season. For more information, please contact Greg Lucas at glucas@sportpei.pe.ca

Happy Birthday to Randy Mitchell! Belated greetings are also extended to Patrick MacLean, Marla McCarron, Donovan Fitzpatrick, Paige McCullough, and Cullen Miller who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

Welcome to Trevor MacDonald and Katelyn Greene who are guest staff with us today.

Congratulations to Ms. Currie who has recently been recognized by the Island Women’s Hockey League and Hockey Canada. Check out the great article in today’s Guardian.

Jordan Sudsbury and Emily Dewar are asked to please see Ms. Garland at 11:38 a.m.

“Spread the Net’ is launching a Spread the Net week to lead up to World Malaria Day on Saturday, April 25. Various events will be held throughout the week so listen to the announcements each day to hear what’s going on.

Today’s Malaria Fact: Malaria is the single biggest killer of African children under the age of five and accounts for one in five of all childhood deaths in Africa. In fact, every 30 seconds a child dies of malaria. This can easily prevented with the purchase of $10 mosquito nets.

Today’s Events:

• Women’s Softball tryouts will be held today at Cardigan diamonds at 4:00 p.m.
• All members of the Jazz Band and Women’s Ensemble are asked to meet in the Music Room at break to get your yearbook photo taken.
• Women’s Rugby practice will start today at 3:30 p.m.
• Spread the Net is launching a home room competition. Home rooms are asked to collect as much loose change as they can between now and Friday. The class with the most change will receive an ice cream party!
• There will be a Staff Meeting today at 3:20 in Room M102.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Breakfast for Lunch and a small white milk for $4.00.

The Annual General Meeting of Montague Minor Hockey will be held this evening at 7:00, here at MRHS. Items to be discussed include rate increase and zoning.

The PEI Rugby Officials clinic has been postponed to Saturday, April 25, at Sport PEI. This is for all individuals who are interested in officiating at the high school level for the upcoming school season. For more information, please contact Greg Lucas at glucas@sportpei.pe.ca

Happy Birthday to Nicolle MacDonald and Ryan Nicholson!

Welcome to Trevor MacDonald, Vanessa Foster, and Katelyn Greene who are guest staff with us today.

Candace Nicholson, Laura MacRae, and Christine Wood are asked to please see Ms. McInnis immediately after announcements.

These classes that will be participating in Death Ball today and are asked to head down directly following announcements: Mr. Nicholson, Ms. MacLeod, Ms. McInnis, Mr. Trainor, Ms. Flynn, Mr. McKinnon, Ms. Burrows, Study Block and A Block teachers with prep period. The following Student Council members are asked to help today: Ben Nabuurs, Cory Deagle, Laura MacRae and Chance White.

Today’s Events:

• There will be a quick meeting of the Men’s Rugby team during first break this morning in Mr. Harper’s room, M402.
• Dance tickets will be on sale today at lunch at the top of the stairs. Cost is $10 and half the proceeds go to Children’s Wish. Don’t be afraid of the breath strips!

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

Soccer training at Montague Regional for Saturday, April 18, is cancelled for this week only. Soccer training camps resume on Saturday, April 25.

The Annual General Meeting of Montague Minor Hockey will be held on Monday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m., here at MRHS. Items to be discussed include rate increase and zoning.