Musquodoboit Rural High

February 27th, 2019

LUNCH MENU-Today's lunch is the Community Meal (free of charge) which is your choice of Chili or Turkey Soup. This Thursday’s lunch is Pizza & Friday there will be Chicken Burgers.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP-There will be a brief Student Leadership meeting in room 1209 today at recess.

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL-The Jr. Boys Basketball Team play their Semi-Final today at home at 5pm. Would all Jr Boys please meet in room 1209 at 3pm.

GRADE 12 GROUP PHOTO-A reminder to Grade 12s of the group photo retake on the main stairwell on Thursday, February 28th at 10:10am.

OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATIONS-Grade 9 O2 applications are due on March 29th to Ms. Baker in room 2305. Please see Ms. Baker for application forms if you need a new one.

TRI COUNTY 3V3 BASKETBALL-There is a handout from the Tri County Basketball Association available at the main office for any students 5-18 years of age that are interested in playing 3vs3 Spring Basketball. There is no experience necessary to start so new and experienced players are invited to come out and have some fun! The deadline to register is March 10th.

CAUTION!!!-For your own safety, this is a reminder that the area out back of the school is off limits until further notice.

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEW DATES FOR APRIL 2019-Parent/Teacher Interviews for Junior and Senior High will take place in the MRHS gymnasium on the evening of Wednesday, April 10th from 6-8pm and the afternoon of Thursday, April 11th from 1-3pm. Appointments are not required as interviews are conducted on a first come first serve basis. Please be aware that due to the fact that we are a combined Junior/Senior High School that these dates and times may differ from those that are listed on the Halifax Regional Centre for Education's 2018-2019 Calendar. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSES ALL DAY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH!

MORNING SUPERVISION-Students are reminded to remain in the Cafeteria when arriving in the mornings until the 8:40am bell goes and supervision begins for the day.

HRM OPEN GYM-There will be open gym here at MRHS on Tuesday and Friday nights from 7-9pm.

BADMINTON-Badminton takes place in the MRHS Gym every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm. The drop in fee is $1 and all are welcome!

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 8:55am bell, which marks the beginning of first class. Even for Senior High students a parent's sign-in signature, phone call, or a note is required when arriving late.

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.