Dear Parents/Guardians:

As we approach the time of the school year when students start their preparation for end of year exams, we thought it an ideal time to share some resources available through the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.

The District has been working with teachers to build online self-assessment tools that allow students to practice and test their abilities with aspects of the math curriculum. Resources are available for Math 7 and high school Math 1201 and 2201. Resources can be accessed through the District website: www.nlesd.ca. From there, students can visit two sites for self-assessment resources.

The District’s Moodle website has practice resources including unit reviews, tests and videos. These are dynamic tools that students can use multiple times with different questions. Students require an online student Google account (@nlesdonline.com) from their school and can request one should they not already have such an account.

As well, the District’s Mathematics YouTube channel has similar online tools students can use to further help them practice and understand the topics being discussed in the classroom. The videos used on the YouTube channel have been made by educators throughout the District and provide great examples of the units covered.

We highly encourage your family to take advantage of these online resources as additional tools to help your child prepare for the upcoming exam period. The District will be continuing to update the pages so we also encourage you to periodically review them for new online resources.

Should you have any questions about these resources, please feel free to contact the school.

Sincerely,

Administrator

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Newsletter_May_20_2016

Congratulations to participants of MDJH who completed the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Qualifying Hike from Witless Bay to Lamanche on the East Coast Trail this past weekend (May 14th – 15th). Thank you to Mr. Porter, Mr. Keats, and volunteer parents on a safe and successful weekend.

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Newsletter_May_13_2016

In preparation for the School Leaving Ceremony, grade 9 students are asked to submit an electronic copy of their baby picture to Telia Welsh: teliaraquel@yahoo.ca This practice has been tradition at MDJH’s school leaving ceremonies and many students look forward to it. Should you wish to drop off a hard copy to the office it will be included as well. 

Tickets for the School Leaving Ceremony are to be purchased this week through the student’s homeroom teacher. A maximum of two tickets per student at this juncture. Friday is the deadline for grade 9 students to purchase tickets. Once numbers are compiled the office will release any extra tickets on Wednesday, May 25th. Fire regulations re: numbers in the gym are paramount and must be taken into account.

 

Any student attending Holy Heart in September 2016 are advised of an orientation meeting taking place on Monday, May 30th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Students are asked to meet in the HHM Theatre. Students from MDJH who anticipate going to the HHM orientation are asked to check with the school office (MDJH) so arrangements can be made for transportation.

 

Thank you.

Please see attached PDF document for June 2016 Exam Schedule

June 2016 Exam Schedule

June exams start on Wednesday, June 15th. The norm is:
1. Students in school up to and including Tuesday, June 14th.
2. Students show up to write their exams during the examination period. Students can remain  in school and attend study hall in the cafeteria. Should a student elect to go home after writing their exam they require parental consent. Please write a note granting permission.
3. Buses will run normal hours.
4. On Thursday, June 23rd, students to attend school regular time. The year end assembly will take place later in the AM followed by distribution of report cards then dismissal for the             summer.
5. June 20 - 22 will encompass classroom and locker cleanup, textbook collection and                compiling, clean up of school grounds, academic intervention/decisions for summer school      and programming for next year and other school related issues. Students who are present often help teachers with year end items.

MDJH Exams 2016

Day / Date	Grade	Time	Exam
Wednesday, June 15th	7	8:30 – 10:30 AM	Math
Wednesday, June 15th	9	8:30 – 10:30 AM	English   (District Common Assessment)
Wednesday, June 15th	8	12:15 – 2: 15 PM	Math
Thursday, June 16th	8	8:30 – 10:30 AM	English
Thursday, June 16th	9	8:30 – 10:30 AM	Science (Unit Test)
Thursday, June 16th	7	12:15 – 2:15 PM	English
Friday, June 17th	7	8:30 – 10:30 AM	Science (Unit Test)
Friday, June 17th	9	8:30 – 10:30 AM	Math                                         (Provincial Assessment)
Friday, June 17th	8	12:15 – 2:15 PM	Science (Unit Test)

 

 

 

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Newsletter_May_6_2016

This Saturday, May 7th, we will be holding our first community market. There will be 50 vendors (baked goods, crafts, jewelry, etc) and musical entertainment. This is a great opportunity to find that last minute gifts for Mother’s Day! We hope to see you there!Time: 9am-2pm
Location: Macdonald Drive Junior High (entrance off Toronto Street)

Admission: $2

https://www.facebook.com/mdjhcommunitymarket/