Entries from June 2009 ↓

Grades 10 and 11 Students: (Thursday, June 25)

• Pick up Report Cards in gymnasium from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. or in the Library from 11:30 to 3:00 p.m.
• Make sure you have all outstanding monies and textbooks to be returned.

Grade 12 Graduates:

• Graduation ceremonies will be held at Iceland Arena Tuesday June 23^rd at 8:00 PM
• Students should arrive at the school beginning at 5:45 PM
• At 6:45 PM students will parade to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
• At 7:45 PM students will parade up Main Street to Iceland
• All Presenters should meet outside the “BIG” door of Iceland. Please check in with Mr. Ronnie Munn
• Parents and guests of the graduates MUST have their invitation to be seated on the floor.
• Security will be present and will be responsible for the entrance on to the floor surface.
• Once the graduates are seated, the public are welcome to have any unoccupied chairs.
• Following the graduation ceremony, invited guests are welcome to attend a reception in the MRHS cafeteria.
• All grads are reminded to return their gown and sash to Room M111
• Make sure you CHECK off your name!
• A DVD of the graduation and ecumenical service will be available. You must pre pay for the DVD by Friday June 26^th. Please see Dawn in the office. The cost is $40.00

The office will be open during the summer at the following times:

• July 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• July 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• July 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• August 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• August 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• August 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• August 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – starting regular hours for the 2009-2010 school year

Congratulations to all Graduates!

Today’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: FDS421A, FRE521A, SCI701A, PED401A
• Afternoon: IND401A, MUS521A

Tomorrow’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: FDS421A, FRE521A, SCI701A, PED401A
• Afternoon: IND401A, MUS521A

Information for Grads:

June 18^th – Grad Activity – Paint Ball – 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.

June 19^th:

• 9:00 a.m. – Grad list posted
• 10:00 a.m. – Rehearsal at Iceland Arena
• 11:15 a.m. to noon – Back to the school to pick up graduation gowns
• Note: If you have volunteered to help out with the church service, rehearsal will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church.

June 23^th:

• 5:45 p.m. – Meet in Room M111 for pinning of sashes
• 6:45 p.m. – Parade to church
• 7:00 p.m. – Church Service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
• 8:00 p.m. – Graduation at Iceland Arena

Today’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: HIS521A, CHM521A, SCI421A, ART501A, ART401A, CAS401A
• Afternoon: BIO521A, CLO521A, FRE421A, SCI431A, MED531A, WRT421A

• Morning: FDS421A, FRE521A, SCI701A, PED401A
• Afternoon: IND401A, MUS521A

INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES:

June 18^th – Grad Activity – Paint Ball - 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.

 June 19^th:

• 9:00 a.m. – Grad list posted
• 10:00 a.m. – Rehearsal at Iceland Arena
• 11:15 a.m. to noon – Back to the school to pick up graduation gowns
• Note: If you have volunteered to help out with the church service, rehearsal will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church.

June 23^th:

• 5:45 p.m. – Meet in Room M111 for pinning of sashes
• 6:45 p.m. – Parade to church
• 7:00 p.m. – Church Service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
• 8:00 p.m. – Graduation at Iceland Arena

Happy Birthday to Patrick Donahoe, Nolan Irving, Chelsey MacDonald, Kayla Nicholson, and Samantha Parlee! We also extend greeting to Sam Hewitt who celebrated his birthday over the weekend.

• Morning: MAT421A, MAT521A, MAT521B, MAT431A, MAT531A
• Afternoon: GEO421A, PHY521A, LAW521A, BUS701A, GEO531A, ITC401

• Morning: HIS521A, CHM521A, SCI421A, ART501A, ART401A, CAS401A
• Afternoon: BIO521A, CLO521A, FRE421A, SCI431A, MED531A, WRT421A

Information for Grads:

June 18^th – Grad Activity – Paint Ball - 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. 

June 19^th:

• 9:00 a.m. – Grad list posted
• 10:00 a.m. – Rehearsal at Iceland Arena
• 11:15 a.m. to noon – Back to the school to pick up graduation gowns
• Note: If you have volunteered to help out with the church service, rehearsal will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church.

June 23^th:

• 5:45 p.m. – Meet in Room M111 for pinning of sashes
• 6:45 p.m. – Parade to church
• 7:00 p.m. – Church Service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
• 8:00 p.m. – Graduation at Iceland Arena

Happy Birthday to Samuel Dougan and Matthew Patterson!

Today’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: ENG421A, ENG521A, ENG431A, ENG531A, CFC421A, BIO621A, ACC621A, ACC801A, FAM621A
• Afternoon: CHM621A, FRE621A, POL521A, CMP621A, HIS421A, FAM421A, AGS801A, HAL601X

Monday’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: MAT421A, MAT521A, MAT521B, MAT431A, MAT531A
• Afternoon: GEO421A, PHY521A, LAW521A, BUS701A, GEO531A, ITC401

Happy Birthday to Melissa Clements!

Welcome to the following guest staff who are with us today: Margo Wood, Paula Johnston, Amy Beck, Donna Aitken, and Brianna MacTavish.

Today’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: MAT611B, MAT621A, MAT801A, BIO801A
• Afternoon: PHY621A, POL621A, COM801A, CAF801A

Tomorrow’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: ENG421A, ENG521A, ENG431A, ENG531A, CFC421A, BIO621A, ACC621A, ACC801A, FAM621A
• Afternoon: CHM621A, FRE621A, POL521A, CMP621A, HIS421A, FAM421A, AGS801A, HAL601X

There was an I-Pod found at the Rugby finals last week. Please see Ms. Anderson to identify it.

Grades Ten & Eleven Band Students: The Grad ceremony is Tuesday, June 23. You must arrive at 7:30 at Iceland in uniform. Please have your instruments and music previous to that evening.

This year’s last day for the school cafeteria to be open is tomorrow, Friday, June 12.

Today’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: ENG621A, ENG631A, PED801A, ART601A.
• Afternoon: HIS621X, OCN621A, SOC621F, HSG621A, MUS801X, HOS801A

Tomorrow’s Exam Schedule:

• Morning: MAT611B, MAT621A, MAT801A, BIO801A
• Afternoon: PHY621A, POL621A, COM801A, CAF801A

Congratulations to these athletes who were successful in last weekend’s Track and Field meet. Sorry we missed these names on our previous announcement.

• Jay Shaw – 1^st in Triple Jump
• Robert Burke – 3^rd in Triple Jump

There was an I-Pod found at the Rugby finals last week. Please see Ms. Anderson to identify it.

Today’s Events & Notices:

SWITCH will have its wrap-up meeting at 11:38. Lunch will be provided.

The Gr. 10 and 11 band will be rehearsing tomorrow morning at 7:45am in preparation for the Gr. 12 Graduation Ceremony. Please speak with Mr. MacInnis if you are unable to attend.

This year’s last day for the school cafeteria to be open is Friday, June 12.

Happy Birthday to Christina Somers!

Welcome to Amy Beck and Paula Johnston who are guest teachers with us today!

Students should note that the Breakfast Program is over for this school year. Thanks to everyone who helped make this such a success for another year!

Thanks to Hope Klein, Sara Walsh and Gail Greene for decorating for last night’s Athletic Banquet and to Ms. Garland for her help setting up as well. The Cafeteria looked great! Thanks to all who helped with clean-up after the banquet last evening. Thanks to Kaylea McDonald and Corey Deagle who did a fantastic job emceing and to Mallory King for the slide show! Congratulations to all the winners! Major award winners were Hanna Hameline for the Chelsey MacKenzie Spirit Award and Damon Ansems and Marissa Wisener for the Male and Female Athletes of the Year.

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

Today’s Events:

• Any students who have signed up for Peer Helping next year are asked to please see Mrs. Hicken before Wednesday to arrange for an interview. You must have an interview before you leave for the summer.
• Any Grade Twelve students who have won scholarships or bursaries and have not informed Mr. Armstrong are asked to please do so today.
• There will be Block meetings today for Peer Helpers. C Block Peer Helpers should attend a meeting in either A, B, or D Block.
• There will be a Student Council meeting today at 12 noon in Mr. Killeen’s room. All this year’s council and those who have been asked to join next year are urged to attend.

SWITCH will have its wrap-up meeting on Wednesday (tomorrow) at 11:38. Lunch will be provided.

SNAC Committee: Your T-shirts are in. Please pay Ms. Currie by Wednesday to get your shirt.

Grade Twelve exams start tomorrow and Grades Ten and Eleven will begin on Friday. Students should check out the exam schedule posted in the main lobby and in the student entrance to make sure you have the correct days and times for your exams.

Happy Birthday to Santanna McQuillan! We also extend belated greetings to Celeece MacIsac and Quiller Sharratt who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Brian Somers and David Nabuurs who are guest teachers with us today.

Congratulations to the MRHS Track and Field team on their performance this weekend.  Winners were:

• Emily Jackson – 1^st in 400m, 2^nd in 100m & 200m relays
• Evan Forrester – 2^nd in 100m & 200m relays
• Boyd Moore – 1 in High Jump
• Damon Ansems – 2^nd in High Jump
• Senior Boys – 2^nd in 4×400m relay, 3^rd in 4×100m relay
• Midget Girls – 4^th in 4×100m relay
• Senior Girls – 3^rd in 4×100m relay
• Adam Fitzpatrick – 2^nd in Triple Jump
• Marion Sinclair-Waters – 2^nd in Triple Jump, 3^rd in Long Jump
• Tarah Acorn – 2^nd in 800m
• Tyler Dockendorff – 2^nd in 1500m

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

The Athletic Banquet starts this evening at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale again today at lunch. This evening is a semi-formal event – no jeans! Come celebrate with your fellow athletes as awards will be presented to each team. The major awards of the evening will also be announced as well – Male and Female Athletes of the Year.

Today’s Events:

• Any students who have signed up for Peer Helping next year are asked to please see Mrs. Hicken before Wednesday to arrange for an interview. You must have an interview before you leave for the summer.
• Could the following students see Mrs McInnis some time today: Samantha Morrison, Laura Mooney, Jill Ryan, Emilio Fraser, Kyle Schellen, and Alex MacKinnon.
• Any Phys. Ed. student who has missed a “Beep Test” can make it up today at 11:45 in the gym.
• Mr. Harper’s SCI701 class will be having their “Ultimate Robot Showdown” at lunch break in the Cafeteria. All are welcome to come out and watch!
• If your “Food or Blanket Drive” box did not get collected from your home room on Friday, would you please send it down to Mme Flynn’s room immediately.
• There is a VERY important recording session for the Choir today at Hillcrest United Church from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. Everyone must be there!!

SWITCH will have its wrap-up meeting on Wednesday at 11:38. Lunch will be provided.

SNAC Committee: Your T-shirts are in. Please pay Ms. Currie by Wednesday to get your shirt.

Welcome to Courtney MacDonald, Amy Beck and Deborah Webber who are guest teachers with us today.

Teachers: A final draft of the Exam Supervision Schedule will be printed this morning. If you have any supervision concerns, you should let Ms. MacDonald know by break this morning.

Teachers, if you would like to view the roll-over demonstration in the bus parking lot on Tuesday, June 9^th, please contact Mr. Jamieson.

Today’s special in the cafeteria is a choice of pasta bake or spaghetti, garlic bread stick and a small white milk for $4.00.

Today’s Events:

• Student athletes, if you played on a school sports team this year, you should get your ticket at noon for this year’s Athletic Banquet. The banquet is Monday night at 6:00 p.m. Awards will be presented by each team as well as Male and Female Athlete of the Year winners will be announced. Tickets are on sale today at the top of the stairs for $6, beginning at 12 noon.
• The Women’s Rugby team will have lunch in Mr. Munn’s room to watch the video of your Championship game.
• All Women’s and Men’s Softball players are asked to bring your uniforms to Mrs. Trainor today. You will not receive final marks until you bring these in.
• All school athletes who have not paid their athletic fees are reminded to pay these fees to Mrs. Trainor. You will not receive your final marks until you are paid up!
• Grad Banquet tickets will be on sale today at lunch at the top of the stairs. Tickets will be sold this week only. Cost of the tickets is $12.00 which includes meal, the Historian’s speech and Graddie Awards. Banquet is on June 17^th, at 6:00pm.
• Grad Activity is planned for June 18^th. Paint ball money will be accepted today at lunch at the top of the stairs. Money will be collected this week only. Cost of the Paint ball is $25.00. This includes equipment and initial supply of paint, BBQ and transportation. You must travel with the school.

The following is a schedule of All-Star photos being taken today. Teachers, please excuse the following students five minutes before their scheduled picture time:

• 2:00 pm – Women’s rugby – Laura MacRae, Hope Klein, Jenn Toole, Celeese MacIsaac
• 2:15 pm – Men’s rugby – Adam/Aaron Fitzpatrick, Damon Ansems, Sam Parent, Patrick Drake, Mark Llewellyn
• 2:25 pm – Men’s softball – Duff MacDonald, Connor MacAulay, Blair Johnston
• 2:30 pm – Vocational Students from the skills competition.
• Students should be dressed in uniform and ready at the video editting room (by the vending machines on the 1st main floor).
• Women’s softball are being taken at lunch (at their request).

Congratulations to the MRHS track and field team as they dominated in last week’s unit meet. The team will compete in the Provincial Track and Field meet this Saturday at Bluefield. Following are the athletes who are competing Saturday.Midget Girls:

• Emily Jackson: 100m, 200m, 400m, 4×100m relay
• Tara Acorn: 800 m, 4×100m and triple jump
• Allison Downe: 1500m
• Lauren MacKenzie: 4×100m
• Krista MacEachern: 4×100m
• Marla McCarron: high jump

Midget Boys:

• Robert Burke: 100m, triple jump, 4×100m, 4×400m
• Stephen Daley: high jump, discus, javelin
• Mark Thompson: high jump and shot put
• Boyd Moore: high jump
• Jay Shaw: high jump

Senior Girls:

• Marion Sinclair-Waters: triple jump, long jump, 4×100m
• Cathy Nabuurs: 100m, 4×100m
• Candace Nicholson: 100m, 4×100m
• Rebecca Collings: long jump, 4×100m
• Marissa VanWeichen: high jump, triple jump
• Katie Nicholson: shot put, discus
• Laura MacRae: shot put, discus
• Mallory King: discus
• Marissa Weisner: javelin

Senior Boys:

• Evan Forrester: 100m, 200m, 4×100m, 4×400m
• Greg Clarke: 100m, 1500m, 4×100m, 4×400m
• Aaron Fitzpatrick: 400m, high jump, 4×100m, 4×400m
• Adam Fitzpatrick: long jump, triple jump, 4×100m, 4×400m
• Damon Ansems: 1500m, high jump, 4×400m
• Tyler Dockendorff: 1500m, 3000m, 4×400m
• Ryan Chapman: 800m, 3000m
• Matt Patterson: 400m, triple jump, 4×100m, 4×400m
• Jon Roloson: 200m, 4×100m
• Kevin Rice: 4×100m
• Samuel Parent: javelin

Good luck and bring home the banner!