Musquodoboit Rural High

May 15th, 2018

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY REP-The following announcement is for any Grade 12 student who is planning on attending Dalhousie University in September.  There will be a representative from Dalhousie in the outer Guidance Office on Thursday morning (May 17th) from 10:30-11:30am to assist you with registering and choosing classes for next year.  You are strongly encouraged to come and have your university registration questions answered.  If you have any questions about this event, please see Mr. McQueen today or tomorrow.

SENIOR GIRLS SOFTBALL-Senior Girls softball players are reminded to bring their permission forms and fees into Ms. Boutilier by this Thursday! There will be Senior Girls softball practice on Thursday, May 17th from 3-4pm.

CIRCUS TRAINING-On Wednesday, May 30th the Healthy School Community committee and the Halifax Public Libraries will be hosting a circus training session in the gym at lunchtime.  Sign up today outside the gym to learn the basics of partner acrobatics, spinning plates, juggling, hand balancing on canes, and hoops! Space is limited so be sure to register early.

RUN CLUB-There will be a run club practice with Madalyn tomorrow (Wednesday May 16th) after school from 3-4:15pm. Practice is open to anyone wishing to learn how to run. 

COFFEE HOUSE-There will be a Coffee House at MRHS on Wednesday, May 16th from 6:30-8:30pm. Admission is $2 and there will be snacks and sweets for sale, plus a cake auction!

TRACK & FIELD-The Track & Field bus will be leaving MRHS at 7:45am on Wednesday, May 16th and Thursday, May 17th; picking up students at Upper Musquodoboit Consolidated at 8:05am.

CHESS CLUB-Chess Club takes place beginning at 12:20pm during lunch break in Mr. Christian's room; 2211. Be there or be "square!"

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

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.