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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.

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

Happy Birthday to Justin Curran! We also send greetings to Tyler Larkin, Jinger-May MacLean, Jesse Kennedy, John Nabuurs, an Jack Panting who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

Can you guess the fugitive? Clues are: (1) average height, (2) brown hair, (3) female, (4) Grade Twelve, (5) brown eyes, (6) hair is down to her mid-back, and (7) tiny feet. New clue today: our Student Council President, Rebecca, and this person go way back! Come guess who the fugitive is at the top of the stairs at noon.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Grilled cheese and ham sandwich, served with spiral fries and a small white milk for $4.30.

Happening Today:
• There will be an important French Trip meeting at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room. Please bring your dip orders. There will be hand-outs and a new fund-raiser being launched. Attendance is mandatory!
• Envirothon team meet will be held today at 12:15 in Room M402. All members must attend.
• The following students are asked to please see Ms. Beaton at the beginning of lunch in the Library: Meg Preston, Heather MacDonald, Jenna Nicholson, and Sarah MacLeod.
• There is Choir after school today from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Everyone MUST be there.
• Ms. Hayden-Ward’s extra help will be on Tuesday, not Wednesday, this week only! Students should go to Room M303 at 3:10 p.m. (that’s today)
• This is a reminder to all those interested in joining the “Pep Squad” .. there will be a practice today in the Cafeteria from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

There will be Peer Helper Block meetings tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14. Remember to remind your teachers that you may be late for classes.

Athletic Department Notices:
• The Women’s Soccer team has a game today at 4:30 at the Complex against Souris. Good luck, girls! Be ready to play at 4:00 p.m.
• Provincial Golf finals are being played this afternoon at Brudenell. Good luck! Players should meet at the front of the main office at the beginning of lunch break.

Deathball games will begin today; winners will gain points for your home rooms to get you closer to that chicken dinner everyone wants! Students in the following home rooms are asked to go quietly down to the gym directly following announcements: Ms. Beaton, Mr. Elsinga, Ms. McLane and Mr. Henderson. Volunteers who have signed up to help out with Deathball should also make your way to the gym.

We would like to welcome Wayne MacDonald, Donna White, Jonathan Nicolle, and John Armstrong who are guest teachers with us today.

Happy Birthday to Laura Blackett, Scott Brousseau, Aiden Crawford, Holly Gallo, and Dakota Vancolen!

Fugitive Clues are: (1) average height, (2) brown hair, (3) female, (4) Grade Twelve, and (5) brown eyes. Come guess who the fugitive is at the top of the stairs at noon.

Performing Friday in the Cafeteria is “Funkma Rasta”.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Meat loaf with mashed potatoes and veggies, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

French Trip students are reminded that the second and final dip order will be collected next Tuesday, October 13. All forms and money must be handed in to Mme Flynn by Tuesday!

Happening Today:
• Fly Tiers will meet today at 12:00 noon in Room M403. New members are welcome!
• The Pep Squad will meet at 12:00 noon in Room M311.
• The choir will be travelling to Kings Playhouse today at 12:00 to record for the Children’s Wish Foundation Christmas CD. Choir members are asked to meet at the main student entrance at 12:00 sharp. Bring your release form, or you can’t travel. Teachers: There will be a list of students involved e-mailed to you this morning. Thanks!
• There will be a short Photography Club meeting in M308 right after school today. Bring your ideas for activities! If you can’t make it today, please sign up with Ms. Lowther or Ms. Garland. Keep an eye on the Photo Club Bulletin Board for updates and notices.
• The Debate Club travels to Colonel Gray to tackle the Colonels. Debaters are asked to meet at the Main Office right after last class today.

Athletic Department Notices:
• Students who wish to start a Dodgeball team are asked to please see Matt Myers, Brett Byrne, or Brent Thaxter by Monday of next week. Teams must have eight players and teachers can have a team if they are up to it! (Wow! That’s a challenge!)
• Our Women’s Soccer team lost a heart-breaker to Charlottetown Rural yesterday. Congratulations to Carmen Grinton and Anissa Sahouli for your great play!
• Golf is cancelled today; rain date is set for tomorrow, weather permitting. Members of the team should note that there will be a Golf meeting at first break in Mr. MacDonald’s room (the Chemistry lab).
• Congratulations to the Ladies Field Hockey team on your come from behind effort to tie Bluefield last evening. Scorers were Molly Gotell and Taylor Nicholson. Solid team effort in the second half of play carried the girls to the tie. Coaches Killeen and MacKinnon congratulate the girls on their tremendous effort!
• Congratulations to the Men’s Soccer team for taking three of four points this week with a tie against Bluefield last evening. Outstanding play was displayed by Brett Byrne and Harrison Nicholson last night!
• Congratulations to all Cross County runners for your great showing yesterday in the Zone Meet. All runners qualified for the provincials on October 22 at Charlottetown Rural. Matt Glover won the Juvenile, Devon Gunn was second in the Senior Men, and Emily Jackson placed fifth in the Senior Women. Congrats to everyone!

There will be a Student Council meeting at 11:38 in Room W105 on Friday, October 9. Please bring your lunches!

Are you interested in getting involved with something new at school? Tomorrow will be the first meeting of the Global Action Club. This Club will lead a campaign for “Spread the Net” – raising funds for people suffering with malaria in the developing world. The Club will also be involved in letter writing with the MRHS twin school in Kenya and many other worthwhile projects. The Global Action Club will meet on Friday at 12:00 in W307, Mr. Jamieson’s room.

We would like to welcome John Gallant, Mark Gregory, Roberta Giddings, John Armstrong, Denise McGillivray, and Jocelyn Brothers who are guest staff with us today. Teachers and students should note that Mr. Conohan will not be in the office today.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Sub and an apple, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

French Trip students are reminded that the second and final dip order will be collected next Tuesday, October 13. All forms and money must be handed in to Mme Flynn by Tuesday!

Happening Today:
• There will be a SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) meeting at 11:50 in the Guidance office. If you are interested in helping raise awareness about relationship and family violence prevention, come out and show your support. New members are always welcome. By joining this group, you can earn up to $500 off tuition costs for university or college through the Community Bursary Fund. For more information, contact Mr. Conohan or Star Koleszar.
• All members of the Choir must pick up a permission form from Ms. Beck today or you will not be able to travel with the choir to record tomorrow.
• The Debate Club meets today at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room, W304.

Fly Tiers will meet on Thursday at 12:00 noon in Room M403. New members are welcome!

Athletic Department Notices:
• Students who wish to start a Dodgeball team are asked to please see Matt Myers, Brett Byrne, or Brent Thaxter by Monday of next week. Teams must have eight players and teachers can have a team if they are up to it! (Wow! That’s a challenge!)
• The Women’s Soccer team play at Charlottetown Rural today at 5:00 p.m. The bus leaves at 3:45 from the Main Student Entrance.
• The Men’s Soccer team hosts Bluefield today at 5:00 p.m. at the Complex. Be dressed and ready to go at 4:30!
• The Ladies Field Hockey team hosts Bluefield today at 5:00 p.m. Be dressed and ready to go at 4:30 p.m.
• The Unit Cross Country meet goes this morning at Southern Kings Consolidated. Teachers, please excuse members of the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team now, and students are asked to meet at the Main Student Entrance.

Hey, MRHS! The SADD Group would like to let you in on a special event this Friday morning. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) will be doing two multimedia presentations for our school. One presentation will be for our Grade Ten students and one for Grades Eleven and Twelve. See ya there for this “in your face” event. Check out MADD at www.madd.ca.

Are you interested in getting involved with something new at school? This Friday will be the first meeting of the Global Action Club. This Club will lead a campaign for “Spread the Net” – raising funds for people suffering with malaria in the developing world. The Club will also be involved in letter writing with the MRHS twin school in Kenya and many other worthwhile projects. The Global Action Club will meet on Friday at 12:00 in W307, Mr. Jamieson’s room.

We would like to welcome Martin Zver, Pam Betteridge, and Ruth Beck who are guest teachers with us today. Teachers and students should note that Mr. Conohan will not be in the office today or tomorrow.

The following students are asked to see Ms. Beck in the old student store at first break today: Pierce Hart, Rebecca Hume, Chandler MacConnell, Jenna Felix-Martin, and Taylor Nicholson.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Panzarotti and a Caesar salad, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

Found: A Key (perhaps for a house?) on a lanyard. If you are missing this key, you may retrieve it in the office by identifying it.

Happening Today:
• Teachers who teach D Block today should expect an announcement close to dismissal bell, asking each room to send a student to the office. Parent Bulletins will be going home today.
• Debate Club members participating in Thursday’s debate are asked to meet today at 12:00 noon in Mr. Lea’s room.

Athletic Department Notices:
• Students who wish to start a Dodgeball team are asked to please see Matt Myers, Brett Byrne, or Brent Thaxter by Monday of next week. Teams must have eight players and teachers can have a team if they are up to it! (Wow! That’s a challenge!)
• The Men’s Soccer team played well in their 5-1 victory over Charlottetown Rural last evening. Mitchell Schellen and Dillan MacMaster had strong games for the Vikings. The Men’s team trains today at 3:30 at the Complex and plays Bluefield tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. at the Complex. Come out and cheer them on!
• The Women’s Soccer team lost 5-3 to Morell yesterday. The girls played very well.
• The Field Hockey team has no practice today.
• No practice today for the Women’s Volleyball team.
• There is practice today at 3:30 for both the Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams, as well as the Men’s Volleyball team.

Tomorrow, there will be a SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) meeting at 11:50 in the Guidance office. If you are interested in helping raise awareness about relationship and family violence prevention, come out and show your support. New members are always welcome. By joining this group, you can earn up to $500 off tuition costs for university or college through the Community Bursary Fund. For more information, contact Mr. Conohan or Star Koleszar.

Hey, MRHS! The SADD group would like to let you in on a special event this Friday morning. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) will be doing two multimedia presentations for our school. One presentation will be for our Grade Ten students and one for Grades Eleven and Twelve. See ya there for this “in your face” event. Check out MADD at www.madd.ca.

We would like to welcome John Armstrong and Jocelyn Brothers who are guest staff with us today.

Happy Birthday to Sasha Mooney! We also congratulate Andrew Gamble and Daniel Nicholson who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Sloppy Joe and a garden salad, served with a small white milk for $4.30.

Found: A Key (perhaps for a house?) on a lanyard. If you are missing this key, you may retrieve it in the office by identifying it.

Students… don’t forget! Today is the deadline for bringing in your photograph orders through Lifetouch. Order envelopes must be turned in by noon. Retakes are scheduled for October 23!

Notices from Student Services (Scholarship Information):
• Hospital Volunteers are asked to please bring your forms to Mr. Conohan as soon as possible.
• TD Canada Trust : Scholarship for Community Leadership
• Available to all Grade Twelve students planning on going to University or College who have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their community.
• Scholarships are valued at $7500 and the deadline for application is October 31. See Mr. Conohan or check out the scholarship board for details.
• The Loran Awards and Canadian Morehead-Cain Awards
• Must be graduating this year and attending a university that sponsors the Loran Award (see application)
• Academic average of at least 80% (in 621/521 courses)
• Be a Canadian citizen or hold residency status
• Main criteria is to be a well rounded student who shows exceptional school leadership and community involvement
• Students may apply for school sponsorship if they submit their completed application to Mr. Conohan by October14
• Direct pool applicants (applicants who don’t receive or apply for school sponsorship) must apply by October 27.

Happening Today:
• The Athletic Council will meet today at 12:10 in the gym. Leadership students are also asked to attend; remember the Intramurals major project.
• French Conversation Club meets today. Bring your lunches.
• All Student Council members who volunteered to do the bulletin board are reminded that there will be a planning meeting in Room W105 during lunch break.
• Students who signed up for the French trip – remember your dip orders are due today.

Athletic Department Notices:
• Our Women’s Soccer team lost 2-0 to Colonel Gray on Friday. Solid play was displayed by Marilyn Robbins, Morgan Martin and Krista MacEachern.
• Congratulations to the Men’s Soccer team on your victory over West Isle on Friday by the score of 3-2. Well done, guys and coaches!
• There will be a quick Cross-Country team meeting at 11:38 in Mr. Killeen’s room, M307. All runners competing in the units must attend.
• There will be a mandatory meeting in the gym at the lunch bell for those on the Women’s Soccer team. Please bring your jerseys. Women’s Soccer play in Morell this evening.
• Men’s Soccer is on today – Colonel Gray vs Montague. Be ready to go at 4:00 p.m.
• There will be Field Hockey practice today after school at 3:20 p.m.
• The Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams will practice today after school.

JVI Driver Education Classes will begin on November 3, 2009, at the West Royalty Centre in Charlottetown. To enroll, call 1-800-383-5957. Brochures are available in the main office.