Musquodoboit Rural High

December 19th, 2017

PAJAMA DAY-Students and staff of MRHS, we would like to inform you that this Thursday, December 21st will be Pajama Day. Come to school on the last day before break in your comfy jammies and feel free to wear your festive sweaters and hats all week!

STUDENT LEADERSHIP-There will be a brief Student Leadership meeting today at lunch in Ms. Baker's room, 1208.

MRHS GSA-The MRHS GSA is holding a bake sale at lunch break today, all items are one dollar or less.

CHRISTMAS DINNER-Christmas Dinner will be served in the cafeteria at lunchtime this Wednesday, December 20th - the meal is free for all staff and students!

BOOK CLUB UPDATE-This Wednesday at Book Club, Amanda Fullerton from Halifax Public Libraries will be here and set up to issue library cards to students who don't have one.  Students will need two pieces of ID to get their card.  Anyone under 14 will have to take a form home to get signed!

LIBRARY BOOK RETURN DEADLINE-All Library books are due back to the library by Thursday, December 21, 2017. Books used for classroom projects can stay on loan if the teacher so wishes.

MRHS BOOK CLUB-MRHS Book Club takes place in the Library every Wednesday during the lunch break.

BADMINTON-For all interested......badminton will run Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm in the gym.  Equipment is provided.  Cost is $1.00.  Bring your family, bring a friend.  Come enjoy an evening of fun. If you have any questions you can reach Shane Gibson (caretaker MRHS) at 902-384-2320 ext. 6.

TABLE TENNIS-Table Tennis will run Monday evenings from 6:30-9pm.

REPORTING AND EXCUSING STUDENT ABSENCES-If a parent or guardian wishes to report and/or excuse a student absence, please call the attendance line – available 24 hours a day – by dialing the main school telephone number and pressing “1.” Written notes will also be accepted at the main office. In order for an absence to be excused, we must receive notice within three school days of the absence. Emails and calls to the main office line will not be accepted.

HELP KEEP OUR HALLWAYS CLEAN-Students are asked not to leave their book bags and/or knapsacks in the hallways unattended. Food and drinks are permitted in the cafeteria and outside only, please be sure to utilize the recyclable and garbage bins available throughout the building. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter!

POTENTIAL GRADS-SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES-Potential Grads are reminded to check in the outer guidance office for scholarship/bursary applications on the "Scholarship Table". Please see Ms. MacKenzie Boudreau for more information.

SIGN IN-All students are reminded to sign-in at the main office if you arrive after the 8:50am bell, which marks the beginning of first class. Even for Senior High students, these will only be "excused" if we have a parent's sign-in signature, phone call, or a note.

ELEVATOR USE-Unless a student has permission from the Main Office and a specific need to use the elevator, it is off limits for student use.

LOST & FOUND-Please check the Lost & Found outside the Cafeteria for any missing items. Smaller items such as eyeglasses, jewellery or electronics may be at the Main Office.