The March Band Schedule has been updated.

On March 2, 2022, during the Provincial Government’s COVID-19 update, the Chief Medical Officer of Health indicated that masking in K-12 schools will continue until at least Thursday, April 14, 2022, which brings us up to the Easter Break.

A further announcement will be made prior to the return of classes on April 25, 2022.

The District is committed to following the medical advice and guidance of Public Health experts regarding COVID-19 protocols in an effort to reduce transmission within the school environment, including on school buses. As such, masking in schools and on buses remains in place.

Masking requirements for schools are also outlined on the Provincial Government COVID-19 website at: Masks – COVID-19.

Meanwhile, moving forward, we will continue to follow the guidelines as outlined in The 2022 Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools, including, but not limited to:

• cohorting to the degree possible;
• maintaining physical distancing to the degree possible;
• avoiding large gatherings/assemblies at the K-6 level;
• limiting visitors to school during the school day, and
• continuing to utilize the daily school screening questionnaire.

We recognize that many of our students, staff and families are anxious to return to pre-Covid school operations. The District looks forward to that day as well, and we hope to announce a lifting of these restrictions in the near future.

We thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and support.

To download a copy of this memo, please click here.

The provincial government has launched the annual school development surveys of students, parents/guardians, and staff. The data from these surveys will be used by our school to create our school development plan. Please complete the family survey by Friday, March 25th so we have representation from all of our families. A memo and email has been sent out with more information, and you can find the survey by clicking here.

If you do not have internet access, please contact the school.

To: Parents/ Guardians of Grade 9 Students

Re: Farewell Carnival

This year, MDJH will be hosting its Carnival on May 26, 2022, from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. Both the Student Council and School Council have endorsed this event. This marks the first time in 2 years that we have been able to come together as a graduating class. All grade 9 students are invited to attend as it will be one of the last times to come together as the senior class of MDJH. The City of St. John’s Youth and Recreation Group will be helping to organize the occasion. Some of the events that have been planned include:

• Bazooka Ball Zombie shootout *NEW*
• Large Games
• Red Planet Adventure
• Clue Orienteering
• BBQ
• Memorial Banner
• Wii Sports & Just Dance
• Karaoke
• Smoothies & Candy Shop
• Photo Booth
• Video Games Room
• Escape Room “NEW”
• Thrill Hill 3 Lane Slide *NEW*
• Magician *NEW*

As each student completes an event, their card will be hole-punched and their names will be entered for a prize. To keep costs at a minimum, we will be looking for the donation of small prizes. If you would like to donate an item, feel free to drop it off at the office. Items that have been donated have include:

• gift certificates
• movie passes
• basketballs
• caps
• and many more!

We will also be looking for parents/guardians to make mini cupcakes in batches of 50.

The food items include:

• barbequed hot dogs
• popcorn
• fruit smoothies

Dress for this event is casual: shorts, t-shirts and sneakers. To help offset the costs, we are asking that each student bring in $20.00. If there are any concerns please let the office know.

Yes, my son/ daughter _____________________ will be attending the Carnival on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Homeroom: _____________

Parent Signature: ____________________________Date: __________________

To: Parents/ Guardians of Grade 8 Students

MDJH will be holding their Carnival on Thursday May 26, 2022 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. This marks the first time in 2 years that we have been able to come together as a graduating class. All grade 9 students will be attending as it will be one of the last times to come together as the senior class of MDJH. The City of St. John’s Youth and Recreation Group are helping to organize the event. Some of the events that have been planned include:

• Thrill Hill Slide *NEW*
• Red Planet Adventure
• Large Games
• Bazooka Ball Zombie
• Escape Game *NEW*
• Clue Orienteering
• Fortune Teller
• Hoop Zone
• Smoothies
• Memorial Banner
• Karaoke
• Wii Sports & Just Dance
• Candy Tables

We are currently looking for Parent Volunteers to help supervise this event. In anticipation of your son/ daughters participation next year, we thought it would be fitting for grade 8 parents to participate. If you are able to volunteer for this event please contact your son/daughter’s Homeroom teacher to let them know!

If there are any concerns, please let the office know.