Entries from October 2009 ↓

We would like to welcome Pam Betteridge, Ruth Beck, Amanda Hickey-Leblanc, and Jocelyn Brothers who are guest staff with us today.

On behalf of all the students and staff of Montague Regional High School, we would like to welcome all reps here for Post Secondary Day. Grade Eleven students are reminded that you have access to the displays at 10:00 am. A Naval display bus including interactive presentations will be located at the ramp doors on the way to the gym.

Because it is College & University Day, your Student Council President, Rebecca Collings, will not be able to go around to all home rooms during A Block to see costumes and pumpkins. It would be greatly appreciated it if each home room could send one person down to the Cafeteria (after announcements) with the number of people dressed up and the number of people in the class, along with your pumpkin.

Happy Birthday to Becca Richards!

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Grilled chicken breast on a bun with fries and a small white milk for $4.30.

Happening Today:
• The Knitting Club will meet today. Bring your lunches.
• The Global Action Club will meet today at 12:00 noon in Mr. Jamieson’s room.
• SADD members are asked to please bring your T-shirt money to Ms. Hayden-Ward at your earliest convenience.
• The Photo Club will meet today after school in Room M308. Bring your photos – you will be updating the display board.
• There will be a meeting at 12:00 noon in Room M102 for any girls in Grades Ten, Eleven, or Twelve who would like to play on the basketball team this season. It’s not important whether you’ve played on a basketball team before or not; just show up if you’re interested.
• French Trip students are reminded that magazine/catalogue orders are due today. October deposits are also due! Students should see Mme Flynn some time today.
• Students are reminded of the College and University Day today, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Grade Twelve students will have access to representatives for the entire time; Grade Eleven students will have access commencing at 10:00 a.m. Please note: students who choose to leave the gym area for morning break must return to B Block classes after break. This will be a good opportunity for students meet with people who can answer your questions about their institutions, the application process, early admission, scholarships, etc.

Athletic Department Notices:
• Congratulations to the Ladies’ Field Hockey Team on your excellent performance in winning the Silver medal last evening. What a great effort you gave throughout the whole season. A special thank you to Mrs. MacKinnon for coaching and working with the girls. Thank you to the students, teachers and parents who were awesome in their support. Your cheers and school spirit were heard by all!
• The Men’s Volleyball team lost a close match last evening to Bluefield. Next action is on Saturday at 10:00 am here in Montague against Charlottetown Rural. Playoffs for both Men and Women begin next week.
• Members of the Men’s Soccer Team must be ready for your picture at 12:00 noon in the gym. Have your uniform on!
• Members of the Men’s and Women’s Soccer and Ladies Field Hockey Teams are asked to return your uniforms to your coaches and/or Helena Stewart on Monday during lunch break in the gym area.
• The following students were named to either the All Star Team or to participate in the All Star Game: Jenny Beck and Hannah Hameline as 2nd Team All Stars for Women’s Volleyball (Nov. 10 at 5:30 pm at UPEI), Darren Lundrigan, Connor Lea and Brett Byrne as 1st All Star Team for Men’s Soccer (Nov. 3 at 7:00 pm at UPEI), Jolisa Hume as 1st All Star for Women’s Soccer (Nov. 3 at 5:30 pm at UPEI), and Greg Fitzpatrick will participate in the Men’s Volleyball All Star Game on November 10 at 7:00 pm at UPEI.

Yearbooks orders will be taken starting tonight at Parent Teacher Interviews. You must order and pay for your yearbook now and they will arrive in June. No extra yearbooks will be ordered.

Students, please remind your parents/guardians of Parent Teacher Interviews being held this evening and tomorrow. Teachers will be available to meet with parents in the gym from 6:00 to 8:30 this evening and from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 to 3:00 pm tomorrow.

We encourage all students to have a safe long weekend (no classes Friday) and to take great care if you are planning activities on Friday or Saturday evening. Remember to watch out for the younger children and observe community curfews.

We would like to welcome Mark Gregory, Ruth Beck, Brian Somers, Blair McEwen, Pam Betteridge, Roberta Giddings and Jocelyn Brothers who are guest staff with us today.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Make your own sub, served with a whole grain cookie and a small white milk for $4.30.

There is a vehicle that has been left in the parking lot for the past several days. If you own a burgundy-colored Toyota Corolla, plate number AAP-102, please look after getting it moved today.

Robyn Veinot is asked to see Mrs. Killeen in the Library.

Chloe MacDonald and Laura Wisener are asked to see Mrs. MacLeod some time this morning.

Former Montague Intermediate School students who compiled personal portfolios are advised that these portfolios have been dropped off here at MRHS for you. If you would like to retrieve your portfolio, please come to the office. We will hold these here until Thursday, October 29.

Happening Today:
• Peer Helpers are reminded that there will be Block meetings today for all Peer Helpers.
• The printer in the Library is not working. We will make a further announcements if it becomes available today.
• All members of the Envirothon Team are asked to meet in Room M402 for a ten minute meeting at the beginning of lunch break. Discussion items include permission forms, competition preparation, and travel.
• Students and Teachers: SADD would like to invite you to join their “Take a Hand – Save a Life” Campaign by putting your signature on one of the many hand-prints on the upper main hallways. The SADD group encourages teachers to take a few minutes to take your classes to the hallway and by signing a hand-print, make a pledge to keep your friend safe. Special markers are available in the Library for participating classes. Thank you for your support!
• All Student Council members are reminded to go to the gym at afternoon break to get ready for the October Fest Events.
• There will not be a Debate Club meeting today after school.

The Murray Harbour Baptist Church is having a bonfire tonight at Rodney Keefe’s,197 Richards Road, at 7:30. If you needs a drive, meet at the church at 7:00 pm.

Athletic Department Notices:
• Congratulations to Jolissa Hume on being selected for the Women’s “A” Soccer All Star Team.
• The Red Rock Wrestling Team practices tonight from 4:00 to 6:00 at Montague Consolidated.
• Students who are planning on travelling on the fan bus should make sure your have turned in your release forms and money. See Rebecca Collings in the student store at morning break.
• The following teams will have your pictures taken today for the yearbook: Women’s and Men’s Soccer and Women’s Field Hockey. Team members should go to the gym for the photos.
• The Ladies Field Hockey Team will be playing at UPEI tonight at 6:30 for the Gold Medal.

The Knitting Club will meet on Thursday this week (instead of your usual Wednesday). Bring your lunches.

The Global Action Club will meet tomorrow at 12:00 noon in Mr. Jamieson’s room.

The Photo Club will meet on Thursday after school in Room M308. Bring your photos – you will be updating the display board.

There will be a meeting at 12:00 noon on Thursday (tomorrow) in Room M102 for any girls in Grades Ten, Eleven, or Twelve who would like to play on the basketball team this season. It’s not important whether you’ve played on a basketball team before or not; just show up if you’re interested.

French Trip students are reminded that magazine/catalogue orders are due on Thursday of this week. October deposits are also due that day.

Students are reminded of the College and University Day planned for tomorrow, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Grade Twelve students will have access to representatives for the entire time; Grade Eleven students will have access commencing at 10:00 a.m. Please note: students who choose to leave the gym area for morning break must return to B Block classes after break. This will be a good opportunity for students meet with people who can answer your questions about their institutions, the application process, early admission, scholarships, etc.

This Friday, October 30th, UPEI’s Music Department will once again host their annual Haunted House. From 7pm until 11 pm on the night of Friday the 30th, you can come out and start off your Halloween by braving this House of Horrors located at the Steel Building on the UPEI campus! Cost is $4, with hot chocolate for sale beforehand. WARNING: The haunted house is NOT recommended for young children.

We would like to welcome Blair McEwen, Ruth Beck, Pam Betteridge, John Gallant, Trevor MacDonald, Jocelyn Brothers and Denise McGillivray who are guest staff today.

Happy Birthday to Cole Cochrane!

Students are reminded that Kitbags are NOT permitted in the Library, just like any other class room. Please stop by your lockers in the morning before visiting. Thank you.

Staff, please check your rooms for an instruction manual for a DVD/VCR combo. If located, bring it to the Library. Thanks.

A Canon Digital camera (pink in a black case) was lost. If you have found this camera, please turn it into the office.

Whitney Chapman and Jenna MacLellan are asked to please see Ms. MacLeod some time this morning.

The winner of the $15 gift card at Chapters for the “Staff and Their Pets” bulletin board, with 7/9 pairs correct was Ms. Glenda McInnis. Not one participant got all the answers correct. In true school spirit, Ms. McInnis gave the card back. So, in a random draw, Christina Somers wins the card. Thanks, Ms. McInnis, and to all who participated.

The Million Minute Challenge has been a great success for yet another year. Collectively, Island students tallied a grand total of 1,343,426 minutes spent reading yesterday. Parkdale Elementary led all schools; however Honorable Mention went to Montague Regional High School who led the high school in minutes read per student. Mrs. Killeen sends a huge thank-you to all who participated in this event and demonstrated the importance of reading in our lives. We were up almost 10,000 minutes from last year with 45,095 minutes read! Way to go, staff and students!!

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Ham, scalloped potatoes and vegetables, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

Former Montague Intermediate School students who compiled personal portfolios are advised that these portfolios have been dropped off here at MRHS for you. If you would like to retrieve your portfolio, please come to the office. We will hold these here until Thursday, October 29.

Happening Today:
• There will be a Yearbook Committee meeting today in Ms. McLane’s home room at 12:00 noon. New members are welcome!
• Hey students, be sure to check out the hall outside the Library! Tomorrow, you will get a chance to sign one of the colorful hand-prints to show your commitment to NOT drinking and driving! Give a hand – save a life.
• Grad write-up sheets for the Yearbook will be passed out to classes during B Block. If you do not receive one, there will be extras in the office.
• There WILL be Choir after school today. Everyone must be in attendance!
• The Student-Teacher Hockey Game will begin tonight at 7:00 at the new Montague Wellness Centre. Tickets will be on sale today at lunch break, and they will also be available at the door this evening. Cost is $5 per person.

Athletic Department Notices:
• Congratulations to the Ladies Field Hockey Team on your thrilling come from behind victory over Bluefield. Final score was 3 to 2. Scoring for Montague were Jenna MacLellan, Emily Jackson and Taylor Nicholson. Winning Keeper was Victoria Leard. The Gold Medal game is Wednesday (tomorrow) at 6:30 at UPEI. Come out and cheer the girls on. Team members should note that you have a meeting this morning at break in the gymnasium.
• The Men’s Soccer team lost their quarter final game to TOSH yesterday. Thanks, guys, for a great season!
• The Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams lost to Charlottetown Rural yesterday. The season winds up this week with playoffs next week.
• Team pictures for Men’s Soccer, Ladies’ Soccer, and Ladies’ Field Hockey will be taken on Wednesday at noon in the gymnasium. Make sure to have your team uniforms or warm-up jackets on for the photos.

Peer Helpers are reminded that there will be Block meetings on Wednesday this week for all Peer Helpers.

The Knitting Club will meet on Thursday this week (instead of your usual Wednesday). Bring your lunches.

French Trip students are reminded that magazine/catalogue orders are due on Thursday of this week. October deposits are also due that day.

Students are reminded of the College and University Day planned for Thursday of this week, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Grade Twelve students will have access to representatives for the entire time; Grade Eleven students will have access commencing at 10:00 a.m. Please note: students who choose to leave the gym area for morning break must return to B Block classes after break. This will be a good opportunity for students meet with people who can answer your questions about their institutions, the application process, early admission, scholarships, etc.

This Friday, October 30th, UPEI’s Music Department will once again host their annual Haunted House. From 7pm until 11 pm on the night of Friday the 30th, you can come out and start off your Halloween by braving this House of Horrors located at the Steel Building on the UPEI campus! Cost is $4, with hot chocolate for sale beforehand. WARNING: The haunted house is NOT recommended for young children.

We would like to welcome Mark Gregory, Shelly Acorn, and Jocelyn Brothers who are guest staff today. Thanks to Amanda Mullally for singing our national anthem for us today.

Happy Birthday to Katie Hicken, Travis LaPorte, Connor MacDonald, Karianne MacDonald, Boyd Moore and Emilie Shaw. We also extend belated greetings to Jonathan Shaw, Tiffany Batchilder, Jessica Betts and Dorothy Richards who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend!

All students who are playing on the student hockey team, coaching staff, lines and referee, Samantha Ross, and Brielle Ansems are asked to meet now in Ms. MacLeod’s class room for an important meeting. It will take five minutes. Teachers…. sorry for any inconvenience.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Sweet and sour meat balls, rice and veggies, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

Former Montague Intermediate School students who compiled personal portfolios are advised that these portfolios have been dropped off here at MRHS for you. If you would like to retrieve your portfolio, please come to the office. We will hold these here until Thursday, October 29.

In honour of School Library Month, Friday’s winner of the book “The Doomspell” was Hanna MacPherson. Hannah, if you haven’t done so already, please see Mrs. Killeen in the Library as soon as possible for your free book.

Mrs. Killeen sends a special thank you to all students who filled out a ballot last week to show your support for National School Library Month. Congratulations to all free book winners. Today is Provincial School Library Day. In our classes, you’ll be accumulating as many minutes as possible, as our school participates in the 4th Annual Million Minutes Literacy Challenge (the entire province is trying to reach one million minutes read altogether). Let’s try to beat our total from last year (with 36,186 minutes read). By the way, last year we were the top high school in the province!! Let’s do it again!!

Students, be sure to get your guesses in for the “Staff and Their Pets” bulletin board. Contest ends at 12:30 pm today. The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Chapters Indigo Book Store. Total minutes read will be announced on Tuesday morning. Island wide results will be announced Tuesday afternoon! Mrs. Killeen thanks all staff and students for their participation and support in advance (especially when minutes are being collected during last block today).

Happening Today:
• Athletic Council will meet today at 12:05 in the gym.
• SWITCH members should note that the activity planned for lunch time today is rescheduled for next week.
• The French Conversation Club meets at 11:38 today. Bring your lunches!
• The following people need to meet with Mrs. Hicken in Room W105 at 11:38: Katie Hicken, Krista MacEachern, Melissa Haberl, and Marcus King.
• Andrea Richardson and Kristina Somers: please see Ms. MacLeod this morning.
• There will be a short fifteen minute assembly for all Grade Twelve students at the beginning of D block today in the gym. Students are asked to report to class for D Block and then move down to the gym with their classes.
• SADD members, don’t forget your after school meeting today in Mr. Jamieson’s room at 3:06 p.m.
• There will not be Women’s Ensemble today after school. The following students should see Ms. Beck first thing tomorrow morning: Amanda Mullally, Brielle Ansems, and Sarah MacLeod.
• SPC Cards will be on sale at the top of the stairs all this week from 12:00 to 12:15. Cost is $8.50 and you get amazing discounts at a number of stores. Come and see the advantage this card gives you!

Athletic Department Notices:
• The Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams play at Charlottetown Rural today at 5:30 pm. The Bus will leave at 3:45 from the Main Student Entrance.
• Students in Mr. MacDonald’s Physical Education class are asked to bring a pencil to class today.
• Congratulations to the Ladies Field Hockey Team on your victory over Bluefield on Friday. The girls secured second place with their 3-2 victory. Scorers were Molly Gotell, Sasha Mooney and Olivia Leard. Winning Keeper was Victoria Leard. The ladies have a semi-final today at 6:00 p.m. on the Turf in Cornwall. A must meeting is being held today at 12:00 noon in the gym. The bus leaves at 4:15 from the Main Student Entrance. Good luck, girls!
• Congratulations to the Men’s Soccer Team on your 7-2 trouncing of Colonel Gray on Friday evening. The Men’s team plays their quarter-final game against Three Oaks this afternoon at 3:30 at the Eastern Eagles Complex. You are reminded of your team lunch today in Room M307. The team will be dismissed for their game at 2:15 today.
• Congratulations to the Women’s Soccer Team on a wonderful season! The girls dropped at 3-0 decision to Gray on Friday. Any players who would like to order merchandise, please speak with Celeece.

The Student-Teacher Hockey Game will begin tomorrow night at 7:00 at the new Montague Wellness Centre. Tickets will be on sale today and Tuesday at lunch break, and they will also be available at the door on Tuesday night. Cost is $5 per person.

The Knitting Club will meet on Thursday this week (instead of your usual Wednesday). Bring your lunches.

French Trip students are reminded that magazine/catalogue orders are due on Thursday of this week. October deposits are also due that day.

We would like to welcome Donna White and Margaret Beattie who is are guest staff today.

Happy Birthday to Meris Oliver and Tyler Robertson!

Lost: A Canon digital camera (pink in a black case) was lost. If you have located this camera, please turn it into the office. Thank you.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Lasagna, choice or salad or garlic bread-stick, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

In honour of School Library Month, Thursday’s winner of the book “The Underwood See” was Holly Hoyles. Holly, if you haven’t done so already, please see Mrs. Killeen in the Library as soon as possible for your free book. Students, be sure to visit the Library and sign out a book; this will give you a ballot for a chance to win a free book! Today’s free book is entitled “The Doomspell”.

Happening Today:
• The Global Action Club will meet today at 12:00 in Mr. Jamieson’s room. All members of the club are reminded to pass their letters to Kenya in to either Mr. Lea or Mr. Jamieson.
• The Advanced Readers’ Circle will meet again at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room. Students are invited to come out and grab a great book!
• Attention Grads! Heckbert’s will be here at lunch break today to take orders for grad photos. They will be set up in Ms. McLane’s Room, W108.
• Lifetouch Photographers are here today, doing retakes.

Athletic Department Notices:
• The Ladies Field Hockey team plays Bluefield today at 4:30 p.m. The bus will leave at 3:45 from the Main Student Entrance.
• The Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams plays Colonel Gray today at 4:30 p.m. The bus leaves from the Main Student Entrance at 3:45 p.m.
• Girls on the Ladies Volleyball team leave today for a tournament at Westisle. Athletes will be called down during B Block.
• The Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team competed hard yesterday at Provincials. All runners represented the school very well. Congratulations to Matthew Glover who finished Third in the Juvenile Division. Mr. Killeen would like to thank all runners who participated this year.

An Annual Fall Frolic and Pumpkin Party is being presented by Parks Canada at the Greenwich Interpretation Centre on October 25, 2009, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free admission will give you plenty of fun for the whole family. Check out the poster in the main school lobby or contact Tara McNally MacPhee at (902) 672-6388.

We would like to welcome Mark Gregory, Pam Betteridge, Donna White, John Gallant, Trevor MacDonald, and Margaret Beattie who are guest staff today.

Happy Birthday to Courtney Benoit, Brett Byrne, and Clifford McQuillan!

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Chicken stir fry with rice and a small white milk for $4.30.

In honour of School Library Month, Wednesday’s winner of the book “The Hand of the Devil” was Nikki Pike. Nikki, if you haven’t done so already, please see Mrs. Killeen in the Library as soon as possible for your free book. Students, be sure to visit the Library and sign out a book; this will give you a ballot for a chance to win a free book all this week! Today’s free book is entitled “The Underwood See”.

Happening Today:
• The boy’s washroom by the computer labs will be closed for the morning only. It is to be used by the Child Care class. Please be extra careful when you meet these little ones in the hall.
• The SADD Group will meet at 12 noon in Mr. Jamieson’s room, W307, to plan your next event. If you have T-shirt money, please bring it with you today.
• Student Council members who have spoken for an SPC Saver Card are reminded that you must have your money in to Ms. MacLeod today. Cost is $8.50.
• Student Council members will meet today at 11:38 in the Room W105. Remember to bring your lunches!
• The Photography Club will meet after today and at lunch tomorrow in Room M308. Members will be showing the results of two projects: “25 Photos” and “My Favorite Things”. New members are always welcome!
• Students in the Advanced Reader’s Circle will meet today at 12:00 noon.

Athletic Department Notices:
• The Women’s AA Volleyball team lost to Charlottetown Rural last night; however, they were not defeated. The ladies brought their Viking spirit and drive to the court. They played smart and fought hard. Rookie, Makayla Blaisdell came through with a very strong game at center. A great showing by the team heading into a tournament this weekend.
• Members of Women’s Volleyball team have no practice tonight, but are reminded that you leave for Westisle at 11:15 tomorrow morning.
• The Women’s Soccer team played well in a 1-0 loss to Souris yesterday.
• The Red Rock Wrestling Club practices today from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Montague Consolidated School.

Grads: Mount Allison University will be having an open house for interested students on their campus in Sackville, New Brunswick, tomorrow. See Mr. Conohan for details.

The Global Action Club will meet tomorrow at 12:00 in Mr. Jamieson’s room. All members of the club are reminded to pass their letters to Kenya into either Mr. Lea or Mr. Jamieson.

Attention Grads! Heckbert’s will be here at lunch break tomorrow to take orders for grad photos. They will be set up in Ms. McLane’s Room, W108.

Students are reminded that Lifetouch Photographers will be here tomorrow for retakes.

An Annual Fall Frolic and Pumpkin Party is being presented by Parks Canada at the Greenwich Interpretation Centre on October 25, 2009, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free admission will give you plenty of fun for the whole family. Check out the poster in the main school lobby or contact Tara McNally MacPhee at (902) 672-6388.

We would like to welcome Donna White, Trevor MacDonald, Pam Betteridge, Dean Lackie, John Gallant, Shelly Acorn, Audra Bushey, and Margaret Beattie who are guest staff today.

Happy Birthday to Jacob Doucette, Devin Mills and Olivia Young!

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Make your own sub, a whole grain cookie and a small white milk for $4.30.

In honour of School Library Month, Tuesday’s winner of the book “Spine Tinglers” was Ashley Mermuys, Ashley, if you haven’t done so already, please drop by the Library as soon as possible for your free book. Students, be sure to visit the Library and sign out a book; this will give you a ballot for a chance to win a free book all this week! Today’s free book is entitled “The Hand of the Devil”.

Happening Today:
• The Knitting Club meets today at 11:38 (bring your lunches).
• The Debate Club will meet today at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room.
• Due to Ms. Hayden-Ward’s absence, she will not be giving extra help in Math 421 today. For this week only, Ms. Hayden-Ward will be helping with Math 421 in Room M303 on Thursday (tomorrow).
• Students who have signed up for the “Student Teacher Hockey Game”must see Ms. MacLeod for a permission form.

Athletic Department Notices:
• The Ladies Field Hockey team plays TOSH today at 3:00 p.m. All players should meet with Mrs. MacKinnon in the gym area immediately following announcements.
• The Ladies Soccer team plays a game against Souris today. The bus leaves at 3:45 from the Main Student Entrance. There will be a short meeting at lunch bell in the gym area.
• The Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams play Charlottetown Rural today at home at 5:30 p.m.
• The Red Rock Wrestling Club practice is postponed until tomorrow at 4:00 p.m There won’t be a practice today. The first tournament at UNB is on November 27-29 which includes a camp with UNB coach, Jeff Allen, and National Development Coach, Corey Robinson. See Mr. MacDonald for details.
• All members of the Cross Country team are asked to meet with Mr. McKinnon in the gym area immediately following announcements. The Provincial meet is tomorrow.

The SADD Group will meet in Mr. Jamieson’s room, W307, on Thursday to plan your next event. If you have T-shirt money, please bring it on Thursday.

Student Council members who have spoken for an SPC Saver Card, please bring the money to Ms. MacLeod by Thursday. Cost is $8.50. Student Council members are reminded that there will be a meeting on Thursday, October 22, at 11:38 in the Room W105. Remember to bring your lunches!

The Photography Club will meet after school on Thursday and at lunch on Friday in Room M308. Members will be showing the results of two projects: “25 Photos” and “My Favorite Things”. New members are always welcome!

Students in the Advanced Reader’s Circle are reminded that you will meet tomorrow at 12:00 noon.

Grads: Mount Allison University will be having an open house for interested students on their campus in Sackville, New Brunswick, on Friday, October 23. See Mr. Conohan for details.

The Global Action Club will meet on Friday at 12:00 in Mr. Jamieson’s room. All members of the club are reminded to pass their letters to Kenya into either Mr. Lea or Mr. Jamieson.

Attention Grads! Heckbert’s will be here at lunch on Friday of this week to take orders for grad photos. They will be set up in Ms. McLane’s Room, W108.

Students are reminded that Lifetouch Photographers will be here on Friday, October 23, for retakes.

We would like to welcome Shelly Acorn, Brian Somers, Pam Betteridge, Audra Bushey, and Margaret Beattie who are guest staff today.

Happy Birthday to Phillip MacKeeman!

Homeroom teachers: please check you mailboxes for overdue library slips to distribute to students. Students, please return books or renew ASAP.

Students, staff, and parents should be aware that there have been confirmed cases of head lice within the school population. Students should be diligent in doing regular checks at home and should contact Public Health for more information on this topic.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Soft beef taco, choice of side, Caesar salad or rice, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

In honour of School Library Month, Monday’s winner of the book Generation Dead is Melissa Clements. Melissa, if you haven’t done so already, please see Mrs. Killeen in the Library as soon as possible for your free book. Students, be sure to visit the Library, sign out a book for a ballot on a chance to win a free book all this week. Today’s free book is entitled Spine Tinglers.

Happening Today:
• The following students are asked to see Mrs. Hicken some time today: Robert Burke, Emily Dewar, Anne Brown and Santana McQuillan.
• SWITCH members are reminded that you have a meeting (quick gathering) today at 11:38.
• There will be a Pep Squad practice after school today in the Cafeteria from 3:00 to 4:00. If you cannot make the practice today but are interested, please see Ms. Hodson in M311 at break this morning.

Athletic Department Notices:
• The Ladies Field Hockey team will practice at the Indoor Soccer facility today at 4:00 p.m. There will be an important meeting today at 12:05 p.m. in the gymnasium.
• The Men’s Soccer team lost a close hard-fought contest to TOSH yesterday by the score of 2-1. Scoring for the Vikings was Darren Lundrigan. Once again, strong defensive play, led by Keeper Brett Byrne, helps the team prepare for the playoffs next week.
• The Cross Country Provincial Championships will be held on Thursday at Charlottetown Rural. Runners should see Mr. Killeen today at 11:40 in Room M307.
• Members of the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams should check with Mr. McKinnon at noon today.
• There will be no Ladies Soccer practice today.

Grads: Mount Allison University will be having an open house for interested students on their campus in Sackville, New Brunswick, on Friday, October 23. See Mr. Conohan for details.

Staff and students in the Knitting Club are reminded that you meet tomorrow at 11:38 (bring your lunches).

The Debate Club will meet tomorrow at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room.

The Global Action Club will meet on Friday at 12:00 in Mr. Jamieson’s room. All members of the club are reminded to pass their letters to Kenya into either Mr. Lea or Mr. Jamieson.

Students are reminded that Lifetouch Photographers will be here on Friday, October 23, for retakes.

CURLING ROCKS: Registration for all Junior Curlers will be held at the Montague Curling Club on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. If that time is not suitable, please contact the Club Manager, Ron Whittaker, at 838-2513.

We would like to welcome Donna White, Pam Betteridge, and Margaret Beattie who are guest staff today.

Happy Birthday to Joey Cairns and Julia Sudsbury! We also extend belated greetings to Jason Whiteway, Sarah McLeod, Stephen Mermuys, Danielle Rice, Robert Stewart and Denver Wood who celebrated their birthdays over this past long weekend.

Students, staff, and parents should be aware that there have been confirmed cases of head lice within the school population. Students should be diligent in doing regular checks at home and should contact Public Health for more information on this topic.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes and vegetables, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

Staff and Students: Next Monday, October 26, is School Library Day. As a school, we will be participating in the 4th Annual “Million Minutes Literacy Challenge” (but more details on that later). To lead up to it, Mrs. Killeen will be having daily book draws for free books (most with Halloween theme) all this week. To participate, fill in a ballot when you sign out a book. Titles of free books will be in the written announcements daily. Interested in increasing your chances to win?? Check out the bulletin board display and match the staff member with his or her pet(s). Winner of the “Staff and Their Pets” will be announced on School Library Day. Winner will receive a $15 gift card to Chapters Indigo.

Scholastic Teen Readers book orders for Christmas have arrived. Get your shopping done early and visit Mrs. Killeen in the library for a form. Order forms will be available to parents at interviews next week—put your hints out early!

Happening Today:
• The following students are asked to see Mrs. Killeen in the Library as soon as possible: Simone Kemp, Casey MacConnell, Lyndsey Savoie and Zach Bertrand.
• French Conversation Club meets today at 11:38. Bring your lunches!
• Any Student Council members who signed up for the Leadership Symposium must meet in Room M104 (Computer Lab) at 12:00 noon to sign up for your sessions.

Athletic Department Notices:
• The Men’s Soccer team lost a close game 3-2 to Charlottetown Rural on Wednesday. The Men host Three Oaks tonight at the Complex at 4:30. Players are reminded of the team lunch today.
• There will be an important Field Hockey meeting today at 12:05 in the gymnasium.
• The Ladies’ and Men’s Volleyball teams will practice today at 3:15 p.m.
• Women’s Soccer practice is cancelled this evening.
• There are Fitness Circuits in the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:50. Please contact Ms. MacKinnon or Mr. MacDonald for more information.

SWITCH members are reminded that you have a meeting (quick gathering) tomorrow at 11:38.

CURLING ROCKS: Registration for all Junior Curlers will be held at the Montague Curling Club on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. If that time is not suitable, please contact the Club Manager, Ron Whittaker, at 838-2513.

We would like to welcome Martin Zver and Margaret Beattie who are guest staff with us today.

Happy Birthday to Madison Dunn and Jennifer MacKinnon!

A pink I-Pod was lost yesterday in the courtyard area. If you have found this I-Pod, please turn it into the main office.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Spaghetti with garlic bread, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

Happening Today:
• There will be Peer Helper Block meetings today. Remember to remind your teachers that you may be late for classes.
• The Global Action Club meets today at 12:00 noon in Mr. Jamieson’s room.
• Any students who require help preparing resumes and job searches, or assistance with applications and interviews, should meet with Lynn Hayes in Room M312 after school.

Athletic Department Notices:
• The Women’s Golf team played a great round of golf yesterday, claiming the Provincial Championship. Katlin Doyle won individual Gold, Emily Doyle won Silver, and Makala White won Bronze. Congratulations, girls!
• The Men’s Golf team battled hard and finished third at Provincials yesterday. Congratulations to Connor Lea, Jimmy Lannigan, Greg Gillis and Jalen MacLeod for your hard work.
• The Women’s Soccer team came from behind and tied Souris 2-2 yesterday. Hard work and motivated play was displayed by all players. Excellent work by Leanne Wade, Morgan Martin and Laura Wisenener!
• The Men’s Soccer team plays Charlottetown Rural at 5:00 this evening. Bus leaves from the Main Student Entrance at 3:45 p.m.
• The Ladies’ Field Hockey team plays the Rural at 5:00 as well. The bus leaves from the Main Student Entrance at 3:45 p.m.
• The Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams play Colonel Gray at 5:00 today. The bus will be leaving the Main Student Entrance at 3:45 p.m.
• Our Women’s Soccer team are home to Kensington at 4:30 p.m. Ladies should be at the Complex ready to go by 4:00 p.m.
• On Friday and Saturday, the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams are participating in the Volleyball tournament at Colonel Gray. Bus will leave the school on Friday at11:00 a.m. and on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

Deathball continues today. Students in the following home rooms should now proceed to the gymnasium: Mr. Brothers, Ms. Beck, Ms. MacDonald, Ms. Burrows, Ms. Flynn, Ms. MacKinnon, and Ms. Nabuurs.

Students are reminded that there are no classes on Thursday and Friday of this week, while teachers attend their annual convention. Classes will resume on Monday, October 19.