Month: November 2021

MDJH Ice Hockey Open Tryouts

Open tryouts have started. Any female or male player in grades 7 – 9 attending MDJH are eligible to try out. You should already be registered with a minor hockey association. If you are not and wish to try out see Mr. Squires.

The cost is $50.00 for all four (4) open tryouts. This MUST be paid prior to stepping on the ice. Cash or cheque made payable to Macdonald Drive Junior High. Players must wear all required equipment (including neck guards).

Interested players are asked to sign up in the lobby by the gymnasium. Dates are listed below. Should a player have a conflict with the tryout schedule they should see Mr. Squires.

COVID -19 protocols at Jack Byrne Arena require masks entering and exiting the rink. Dressing rooms are at the zamboni end of the rink.

  • Tuesday, November 30th 3:00 – 4:00 PM @ Jack Byrne Arena
  • Tuesday, December 7th 3:00 – 4:00 PM @ Jack Byrne Arena
  • Tuesday, December 14th 3:00 – 4:00 PM @ Jack Byrne Arena
  • Tuesday, December 21st 3:00 – 4:00 PM @ Jack Byrne Arena

Weekend Sports Updates

Congratulations to the Grade 9 Boys basketball team, who won the first ever Northpoint Fall Classic Championship!

Congratulations to the Grade 9 Girls volleyball team, who won the Top Tier 1 bronze medal!

Lastly, congratulations to Sawyer L., who represented MDJH at the Canadian National Cross country championship this weekend!

Way to go, Grizzlies!

MDJH Updates

  • Report Cards
    We will not be printing Report Cards for this reporting period. Parents/Guardians are asked to sign into PowerSchool to see the most up to date marks and comments. Please contact natashawellon@nlesd.ca or andreatilley@nlesd.ca if you need your PowerSchool login information. Inserts for Math 7 and alternate courses and programs will be printed and/or emailed home. Marks will be updated by December 3.
  • Parent-Teacher Interviews
    Will be held on Thursday, December 9, from 12:30-6:30pm. Students will be dismissed at 11:21am on that day, with a regular school bus run.
  • OPTIS Interview Scheduler
    To schedule parent teacher interviews, OPTIS Online Parent Teacher Interview Scheduler will be available on our school website on December 3, at 2:30pm. Parents/Guardians will have the option of choosing a phone call or a video conference using the scheduler.
  • BUS TODAY
    • Effective November 26, 2021, there will be possible bus delays/detours for routes traveling on Pine Bud Avenue due to construction and road closures in the area. These detours are expected to be in place until end of day today, November 26, 2021.

MDJH 50/50 Fundraiser

Our first school fundraiser in two years has been launched! Just in time for Christmas!

Tickets are being sent home today for our 50/50 fundraiser. We are having the draw on December 10, to raise much needed funds to upgrade the technology in our school so our students can access more interesting and engaging material for their learning. Money will also be allocated for our new outdoor classrooms so our students can experience learning in alternate spaces that offer sunshine and fresh air.

We would like all students to take at least one booklet of 10 tickets. We are offering a top seller’s prize – a $200.00 gift card from Best Buy, AND if you get your tickets and money back early, there will be more chances to win during daily draws for prizes. More tickets are available at the office.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Grizzly Sports Updates

Congratulations to the Boys Grade 8 Volleyball team, who took home Gold medals and the banner from the recent Regional East voleyball tournament.

Congratulations also to the Grade 8 Girls volleyball team, who took home Silver medals at the same tournament.

Congratulations also go out to the Grade 7 Girls Volleyball Team, who won the Brother Rice invitational this past weekend!

Way to go, Grizzlies!