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Happy Birthday to Olivia Young!

Welcome to Paula Johnston, Jared Cheverie, Cheryl MacKay, and Amanda Purchase who are guest teachers with us today.

We also extend a welcome to Matt Kelly, Vanessa Foster and Amy Beck, pre-service teachers, who will be with us for the next four weeks.

Congratulations to the Field Hockey Team who finished the regular season yesterday with a 4-2 victory over Bluefield. Goal scorers were Kassie Hicken, Nicole Mooney, Laura Mooney, and Jenna MacLellan. Great game in the net by Victoria Leard. Ladies should note that you have a practice today after school.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Beef fajita and choice of side, served with a small white milk for $4; also barbeque chicken pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

There will be Grade Ten elections happening today during A Block. Students will be called down to the Cafeteria at 9:10 a.m.

Today’s Meetings:

• SADD Meeting in Mr. Jamieson’s room at 12:00 noon to plan for your first activity. New members are welcome!
• There will be a Student Council Executive Meeting at lunch break today.
• All Field Hockey and Women’s Soccer players who wish to order clothing MUST see Ms. Currie today for sizing! You snooze - you lose!

New Teen Readers book orders have arrived, as have Christmas selections. Get your copies in the Library today!

There will be Hallowe’en Candigrams sold at the top of the stairs today at lunch break. All money raised will go to Interact. Candigrams are 50 cents each or three for $1.00.

Students in S.W.I.T.C.H. should note that you will be having a meeting tomorrow at 12:00 noon.

Photo club will be going on a picture taking adventure after school tomorrow (Wednesday) until 4:30. Please dress for the weather and bring your cameras!

There is a list posted for all girls interested in playing basketball this season. Please put your name on the list if you are willing to make the commitment for the 2008-2009 season.

The PEI Home and School Federation has developed a survey to be completed by parents of school-aged children on PEI regarding parent engagement in education issues and they need your help and insight! To fill out the survey, go to www.edu.pe.ca/peihsf and “CLICK HERE” for on-line “Parent Engagement Survey” link. There are prizes to be won; enter early for more chances to win. For more information, call 1-800-916-0664.

Happy Birthday to Phillip MacKeeman! Happy belated birthday to Mason Drake, Denver Wood and Jessica Stewart who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

Welcome to Paula Johnston and Donna White who are guest teachers with us today.

The Field Hockey Team’s last home game of the season is today at 4:30 against Bluefield. Come cheer the team on to victory!

Students Council Members will be around during A Block today to judge all pumpkins for Tumblefest, so have your pumpkins ready.

The following students are asked to come to the office directly following annoucements: Adam Fitzpatrick, Cory Deagle, Nicole Butler, Rebeccah Hume, Katie Gordon, John MacCormac and Julia Rose.

Congratulations to Mr. Matt Killeen who graduated with his Masters in Education from Acadia on the weekend.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Chicken vegetable stir-fry and rice, served with a small white milk for $4; also pepperoni pizza with a small white milk for $2.95.

Today’s Meetings:

• If you are interested in joining the Grad Activity Committee, please attend the meeting in W305 at 12:00 noon.
• Knitting Club meets today at 11:38 a.m.
• Europe Travellers meet today at 12:00 noon (please bring your sheets and money from the magazine/cards/calendar campaign).

There will be Hallowe’en Candigrams sold at the top of the stairs today at lunch break. All money raised will go to Interact. Candigrams are 50 cents each or three for $1.00 and will be sold again tomorrow.

Students are reminded that the Breakfast Club is now up and running here every morning.

There will be Grade Ten elections happening tomorrow (Tuesday) during A Block. Students will be called down to the Cafeteria at 9:10 a.m.

There will be a SADD Meeting in Mr. Jamieson’s room tomorrow at 12:00 noon to plan for your first activity. New members are welcome!

There is a list posted for all girls interested in playing basketball this season. Please put your name on the list if you are willing to make the commitment for the 2008-2009 season.

Curling Registration Notice: There will be junior curling registration for all Junior and Little Rock Curlers on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Montague Curling Club. For more information, contact Arnold Nabuurs at 838-4510.

Happy Birthday to John MacCormac and Robert Stewart!

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Mr. Dean Lackie, Mr. Kirk White, Ms. Donna White, Ms. Ruth Beck, Mr. Joe Purchase, Mr. Leo Trainor, and Mr. Bradley Kerwin who are guest teachers with us today.

Students in Mrs. Killeen’s English 421 course are reminded that class will NOT be in W105 today, but in Mr. Munn’s room next door.

There will be a very important, but brief, meeting for all field hockey players in the gym at the morning break.

Members of the Ladies Soccer team are to meet in Ms. Currie’s office at first break this morning for sizing.

Tumble Fest Change: The pumpkin judging will be held on Monday rather than today.

There will be Hallowe’en Candigrams sold at the top of the stairs today at lunch break. All money raised will go to Interact. Candigrams are 50 cents each and will be sold until Tuesday of next week.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Deluxe pizza with a small white milk for $2.95 or Pasta bake (meat or vegetarian), whole wheat garlic toast and a small white milk for $4.

A “Nintendo DS” in a lunch bag was found out back, behind the school building, last week. If you have lost this game, you can retrieve it by identifying it at the main office.

Students are reminded that the Breakfast Club will start on Monday, October 20th.

This is the final day to sign up for intermural Dodgeball. If at least four teams are not signed up by then, the season will be postponed indefinitely, and it will be replace by a hockey pool. If anyone is still interested in Dodgeball, sign up outside the gym (six people are needed for a team). For more information on Dodgeball or Hockey, contact Justin Shaw or Matt Emery.

Grads:

• Today is the last day to pass in your grad write-ups for yearbook! Turn them into the office. Late submissions will not be accepted!
• Anyone interested in joining the Grad Activity Committee, please attend a meeting in W305 on Monday at 12:00 noon.

Happy Birthday to Mitchell Boudreau and Sarah McLeod!

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Kevin Scully, and Mr. Steven Giddings who are guest teachers with us today.

Students in Mrs. Killeen’s English 421 class are reminded that class will NOT be in W105 today, but in Mr. Munn’s room next door.

The following people are asked to see Mr. Killeen in the ITC lab directly following announcements: Matt Penny, Heidi Green, Star Koleszar, Laura MacRae, Quiller Sharratt, Nicole Butler, and Tyler Morrison.

There will be Hallowe’en Candigrams sold at the top of the stairs today at lunch break. All money raised will go to Interact. Candigrams are 50 cents each and will be sold until Tuesday of next week.

Tumble Fest: Those home rooms that were supposed to play “rockband” yesterday in Ms. MacLeod’s room (Mr. Merriam, Ms. MacDonald, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Harper) are playing today in Mr. Killeen’s room at the same times.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Three cheese pizza with a small white milk for $2.95 or a made to order sub or wrap (6″) for $3.80, or 12″ sub for $6.80. Add a water for $1.

The Breakfast Club will start on Monday, October 20th.

The final day to sign up for intermural Dodgeball will be tomorrow. If at least four teams are not signed up by then, the season will be postponed indefinitely, and it will be replace by a hockey pool. If anyone is still interested in Dodgeball, sign up outside the gym (six people are needed for a team). For more information on Dodgeball or Hockey, contact Justin Shaw or Matt Emery.

Today’s Meetings:

• All members of the Choir are asked to please meet Mrs. Hicken in W105 at 11:38. Attendance is mandatory.
• SADD meeting today at 12:00 noon in Mr. Jamieson’s room. New members are welcome!
• The Men’s Soccer Team will practice today from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Grads:

• Tomorrow is the last day to pass in your grad write-ups for yearbook! Don’t be late!
• Anyone interested in joining the Grad Activity Committee, please attend a meeting in W305 on Monday at 12:00 noon.

Congratulations to Jeannie Shepard who made it to the semi-finals of Maritime Idol. You can view a video of her performance and place your votes in support of Jeannie at www.maritimeidol.com.

Library Notice: In honor of School Library Month, Mrs. Killeen has created a bulletin board “Guess Who’s Reading?”. The bulletin board features twelve MRHS staff members are photographed with one of their favorite books. If you are interested in guessing, see Mrs. Killeen for an answer sheet and enter it in a draw for a gift card to Chapters Indigo. Answers will be revealed on Monday, October 27, which has been declared “Provincial Library Day”. Mrs. Killeen thanks those unidentified staff members for participating. Please note: All featured books are available in the Library for loan. Happy guessing!

Happy Birthday to Evan Forrester and Jason Whiteway!

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston and Mr. Kirk White who are guest teachers with us today.

All members of the Choir will be leaving this morning at 9:15 for Kings Playhouse to record for the Children’s Wish Foundation CD. Teachers, please do not mark these students absent.

From the Guidance Office:

• Any Grade 12 student who may be applying to the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, must see Mr. Armstrong sometime today.
• A representative from Mount Allison University will be here on Friday, October 17, in A Block. Anyone wishing to meet with this representative must sign up with Mr. Armstrong by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Vegetarian pizza with a small white milk for $2.95 or grilled chicken breast on a bun, choice of side, with a small white milk for $4. No express lane today but pizza is still available.

The final day to sign up for intermural Dodgeball will be Friday, October 17. If at least four teams are not signed up by then, the season will be postponed indefinitely, and it will be replace by a hockey pool. If anyone is still interested in Dodgeball, sign up outside the gym (six people are needed for a team). For more information on Dodgeball or Hockey, contact Justin Shaw or Matt Emery.

Today’s Meetings:

• There will be a SWITCH meeting at 11:38 today in Mme Flynn’s room.
• There will be a very important short meeting for al Cross Country runners today at 11:38 in Mr. Gregory’s room (W303). All runners must attend.
• There will be a S.A.V.E. meeting today at 11:50 in the Guidance Office. Returning and new members are welcome.
• Debate Club meets today at 3:15 in Mr. Lea’s room.
• All Ringette players are asked to please see Mrs. Hicken today.
• The Men’s Soccer Team will practice on today and tomorrow from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Grads: Please remember that grad write-ups are due this Friday! Late forms will not be accepted.

Congratulations to Jeannie Shepard who made it to the semi-finals of Maritime Idol. You can view a video of her performance and place your votes in support of Jeannie at www.maritimeidol.com.

Grads: Heckberts will be in the school tomorrow to take single yearbook photos (starting at 10:00 a.m.) and any remaining sitting fee photos (after lunch). All grads should note that you must have your photo taken by Heckberts in order to be included in the yearly grad composite. This is also the best way to ensure that your photo gets included in the yearbook. If you haven’t already signed up, please see Shelby McKenna, Laura MacRae, or Mrs. Drane, as soon as possible. Heckberts will also be accepting grad photo orders over the lunch break. Please note there is a minimum down payment of $100 when ordering.

Library Notice: In honor of School Library Month, Mrs. Killeen has created a bulletin board “Guess Who’s Reading?”. The bulletin board features twelve MRHS staff members are photographed with one of their favorite books. If you are interested in guessing, see Mrs. Killeen for an answer sheet and enter it in a draw for a gift card to Chapters Indigo. Answers will be revealed on Monday, October 27, which has been declared “Provincial Library Day”. Mrs. Killeen thanks those unidentified staff members for participating. Please note: All featured books are available in the Library for loan. Happy guessing!

Happy Birthday to Madison Dunn and Jennifer MacKinnon! We would also like to extend belated greetings to John Nabuurs and Jack Panting who had their birthday over the weekend.

Congratulations to the Men’s Soccer Team who played a great game at TOSH on Friday, winning 4-1. Greg Clark had two goals in the victory. Connor Lea and Catlin Keefe also scored.

Students: check out the election results tonight and see how they compare with the youth vote at MRHS. The results are as follows: Conservative Party with 77 votes, Green Party of Canada with 118 votes, Liberal Party with 138 votes, NDP with 53 votes, and the Independent Larry McGuire with 26 votes.

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston, Kirk White, Elaine Somerville, and Amanda Purchase who are guest teachers with us today.

There is an Interact meeting today at the beginning of lunch break in Mr. Jamieson’s room.

Today’s Specials in the Cafeteria: Pepperoni pizza with a small white milk for $2.95 or Vegetable stir fry, egg roll and rice, with a small white milk for $4.

Starting Thursday, October 16, every Thursday in the Cafeteria, they’ll be having a “sub bar”. The Cafeteria staff will be serving made-to-order subs and wraps (your choice) for $3.80 (6 inch), $6.80 (12 inch), and add a bottle of water to your lunch for just $1.00. Toppings available are: ham, turkey, onions, pickles, peppers, olives, mustard, mayo, etc. (roast beef subs coming soon).

Cross Country Announcements: Anyone who participated in last week’s Cross Country Unit Meet is asked to see Mr. Gregory, Room W303, to pick up a permission form for this Thursday’s Provincial Meet. Congratulations to the top finishers in the Unit Meet: Robert Burke (1^st place in Juvenile Boys), Emily Jackson (2^nd place in Juvenile Girls), Devon Gunn (4^th place in Senior Boys), and Marina MacAuley (2^nd place in Senior Girls). All Montague High Cross Country participants qualified for the Provincial Meet. Congratulations to everyone who participated.

All members of the Student Council should check the bulletin board to confirm your responsibilities for the upcoming “Tumble Fest”.

There will be a SWITCH meeting at 11:38 tomorrow in Mme Flynn’s room.

Euro Travellers should check the wall outside Mme Flynn’s room for bagging totals and updates. Also, magazine and gift orders are being sent today; are there any still out? Your second campaign of magazine/calendar/cards are to brought in by October 20. Happy fund-raising!

The Men’s Soccer Team will practice on Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Grads : Please remember that grad write-ups are due this Friday! You are getting lots of reminders, so you won’t complain when your late forms won’t be accepted. Right?

Grads: Heckberts will be in the school this Thursday, October 16, to take single yearbook photos (starting at 10:00 a.m.) and any remaining sitting fee photos (after lunch). If you haven’t already signed up, please see Shelby McKenna, Laura MacRae, or Mrs. Drane, as soon as possible. Heckberts will also be accepting grad photo orders over the lunch break. Please note there is a minimum down payment of $100 when ordering.

Library Notice: In honor of School Library Month, Mrs. Killeen has created a bulletin board “Guess Who’s Reading?”. The bulletin board features twelve MRHS staff members are photographed with one of their favorite books. If you are interested in guessing, see Mrs. Killeen for an answer sheet and enter it in a draw for a gift card to Chapters Indigo. Answers will be revealed on Monday, October 27, which has been declared “Provincial Library Day”. Mrs. Killeen thanks those unidentified staff members for participating. Please note: All featured books are available in the Library for loan. Happy guessing!

Happy Birthday to Tyler Larkin!Welcome

to Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Kevin Scully, Mr. Kirk White, Ms. Nicki Farrell, and Ms. Lorraine McMullin who are guest teachers today.

A student has lost a Black Roots binder containing Chemisty, Math, History and Biology notes. If you have found this binder, please return it to the office. Thank you.

Grade Ten

students are reminded that election forms are due today by 12:30 p.m.

Students are asked not to walk through the flower bed along the front side walk as it has been planted with bulbs by the Agriscience classes. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

There is a clarinet missing from the music department - Serial # YAM070215. If anyone finds this musical instrument, please return it to the office. Anyone with information regarding this missing item should contact Const. Ellen MacDougald, RCMP, at 838-9300. A reward is being offered to whoever finds the missing clarinet.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria

Today’s Meetings

• There will be a very, very important Student Council meeting today at lunch. Attendance is mandatory!
• The Photography Club will meet today at lunch in Room M308 to look at new prints made this fall and to change up the display case. New members are always welcome!
• All members of the Choir are to meet at the music room at 2:15 today to perform at the Senior Day activity.

: Spaghetti with meat sauce (or vegetarian), garlic break stick, with a small white milk for $4.:

Grads

Grads

: Please remember that grad write-ups are due on October 17 - that’s next Friday! Late forms will not be accepted.: Heckberts will be in the school on Thursday, October 16, to take single yearbook photos and any remaining sitting fee photos. If you haven’t already signed up, please see Shelby McKenna, Laura MacRae, or Mrs. Drane, as soon as possible. Heckberts will also be taking grad photo orders at this time. Please note there is a minimum down payment of $100 when ordering.

Happy Birthday to Jasmine Croitor!

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston, Mr. Rob Deacon, Mr. Kevin Scully, Ms. Amanda Purchase, Mr. Allison Macdonald, Mr. Kirk White, and Ms. Amy Beck who are guest teachers today.

Students are asked not to walk through the flower bed along the front side walk as it has been planted with bulbs by the Agriscience classes. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

There is a clarinet missing from the music department - Serial#YAM070215. If anyone finds this musical instrument, please return it to the office. Anyone with information regarding this missing item should contact Const. Ellen MacDougald, RCMP, at 838-9300. A reward is being offered to whoever finds the missing clarinet.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Loaded baked potato with your choice of toppings (cheese, broccoli, sour cream, bacon bits), choice of side (pasta, salad, macaroni and cheese, baked potato) with a small white milk for $4.

Today’s Meetings

• There will be Cookie Club today at first break.
•  There will be a Europe Trip meeting at 12:00 noon today in Mme Flynn’s room. Important fund-raising information will be available, so please be on time.
• This is a reminder to the Photography Club that you will be having a meeting after school today. You’ll be walking down to the river to take photos so bring your camera and warm clothes. Tomorrow, you will meet in Room M308 at lunch to look at any new prints made this fall and change up your display case. New members are always welcome!

There will be a very, very important Student Council meeting tomorrow at lunch. Attendance is mandatory!

Library: Any students interested in participating in the “Battle of the Books” in the Teen category through the provincial library are asked to see Mrs. Killeen for more information. Some authors include: Anne Brashares, Stephenie Meyer, James Patterson and Norah McClintock

Happy Birthday for Scott Brousseau, Aiden Crawford, Marina MacAulay and Melissa MacAulay!

Welcome to Ms. Paula Johnston, Ms. Donna White, and Ms. Jessica Campbell who are guest teachers with us today.

Knitting Club will meet today at 11:38 in Mme Flynn’s room. Bring your lunch!

There will be a S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) meeting today at 11:50 in Mr. Lea’s room. New members are welcome.

There will be a short Interact Meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Mr. Jamieson’s room. New members are welcome.

The Men’s Volleyball Team will practice today at 3:20.

Debate Club meets today in Mr. Lea’s room from 3:15 to 4:15.

Anyone interested in participating in the Cross County Unit Meet tomorrow at Southern Kings Consolidated School, please sign up today in Mr. Gregory’s room (W303). Also, there will be a short Cross County practice today… meet in the gym at 3:15.

There is a clarinet missing from the music department - Serial # YAM070215. If anyone finds this musical instrument, please return it to the office.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Grilled chicken breast on a bun, choice of side (pasta, salad, macaroni and cheese, baked potato) with a small white milk.

There will be a Europe Trip meeting at 12:00 noon tomorrow in Mme Flynn’s room. Important fund-raising information will be available, so please be on time.

Photography Club will be meeting Thursday (tomorrow) after school. We’re thinking of taking a field trip to the river so bring your camera and warm clothes. New members are always welcome! First exhibit is up in the top main floor display case.

Grads: Please remember that grad write-ups are due on October 17 - that’s next Friday! Late forms will not be accepted.

Library: Any students interested in participating in the “Battle of the Books” in the Teen category through the provincial library are asked to see Mrs. Killeen for more information. Some authors include: Anne Brashares, Stephenie Meyer, James Patterson and Norah McClintock.

Happy Birthday for Johnathan Galway, Benjamin Garnhum and Chantel Gillis!

Welcome to Ms. Amy Beck and Mr. Trevor MacDonald who are guest teachers with us today.

There is a clarinet missing from the music department - Serial # YAM070215. If anyone finds this musical instrument, please return it to the office.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Half a Chicken Caesar Wrap, choice of side (pasta, salad, macaroni and cheese, baked potato) with a small white milk for $4.

Grads: This morning in home room, you should have received your grad write-up form for yearbook. Please note that grad write-ups are due on October 17 - that’s next Friday! Late forms will not be accepted.

Peer Helpers should note that there are Block Meetings today.

Students: On Thursday of this week, students from Mr. Jamieson’s B Block class will be visiting your classes to conduct Youth Vote 2008. This nation-wide program allows students across the country the chance to voice their opinion on political matters. Check out the candidates’ platforms at the top of the main stairs and be an informed voter.

Grade Ten students interested in running for Grade 10 Rep positions are asked to get applications forms from Mr. Killeen or Mallory King today.

Student Council Executive: There will be a meeting at lunch break today.

SADD Meeting will be held today in Mr. Jamieson’s room. New members are welcome. See you then!

There will be a Student Council Meeting today after school.

Library: Any students interested in participating in the “Battle of the Books” in the Teen category through the provincial library are asked to see Mrs. Killeen for more information. Some authors include: Anne Brashares, Stephenie Meyer, James Patterson and Norah McClintock.

Knitting Club starts this week! Regardless of your level, come to Mme Flynn’s room on Wednesday (bring your lunch) with whatever you are working on, or come empty-handed to find out what it’s all about.

There will be a S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, at 11:50 in Mr. Lea’s room. New members are welcome.

Anyone interested in participating in the Cross County Unit Meet this Thursday at Southern Kings Consolidated School, please sign up in Mr. Gregory’s room (W303) before Wednesday. Also, there will be a short Cross County practice this Wednesday, October 8… meet in the gym at 3:15.

Junior/Belle Ringette Practice: There will not be any Junior/Bell Practice tonight (Tuesday). First practice will be on Thursday, October 9, at 5:00 p.m. at Iceland Arena.

There will be a free “Try Ringette” session at Iceland Arena on October 13 at 2:00 p.m. Current ringette players could win a prize by promoting this activity. For information, contact Sandra Hicken at 838-5099 or Melissa Leard at 838-2510.