Free Donuts on Friday!

• In 1917, Salvation Army volunteers went to the front lines of the First World War in France, where they established social centres and canteens. Soldiers had the opportunity to secure essential items and receive some baked donuts, writing supplies, and clothes-mending services.
• The Salvation Army’s “donut lassies” served hope and happiness to soldiers on the battlefield and boosted morale. In recent years, this special day has been picking up momentum again.
• So, on Friday, June 3, The Salvation Army will be celebrating National Donut Day. The Emergency Services Truck will be on on the parking lot of MDJH and will be passing out free donuts to students during the lunch break.

50/50 tickets – Summer Splash

• Get those tickets sold early because there are gift card prize draws happening daily for students who return their ticket stubs and money to the office.
• The student who sells the most tickets will receive a $200 Best Buy gift card. You can get extra tickets at the office. If you have any unsold tickets, please return them to the office ASAP.

Chartwells – Poutine Special!

• On Wednesday, June 1, Chartwells will be serving poutine in the cafeteria. The cost is $5.50.
• Keep an eye out for upcoming specials for the month of June!

Good afternoon,

A couple of items to share:

The Carnival for our Grade 9 students is tonight!!!

• Please drop your child off at the student entrance at 6:30. Pick up time is 9pm.

50/50 tickets – Summer Splash

• Get those tickets sold early because there are gift card prize draws happening daily for students who return their ticket stubs and money to the office.

• The student who sells the most tickets will receive a $200 Best Buy gift card. You can get extra tickets at the office.

Food Drive – Please donate!

• Tomorrow is our last day, and we have not received very many food items.
• Any non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the morning on the tables outside the office.
• With inflation and the cost of living going up, there is more need in our community than ever.
• Please, if you can, donate to this wonderful cause. All donations go to local food banks.

Thanks once again for your ongoing support

Are you a grade 9 student at MDJH? Are you active and involved in the school community and/or the community at large? If so, this award might be for you!

Every year we award outstanding Grade 9 students with the Student Leadership Award. This is for students who:

• Are a positive role model in the classroom
• Are a positive role model in any school-based activity
• Take a leadership role in curricular and co-curricular activities
• Maintain a good attendance/punctuality record
• Maintain a good academic standing
• Work to their academic potential

If you think this is you (or someone you know at the school!), application forms are available at the office. Applying students must also write a 500 word essay on why they should be considered for this award referencing the above criteria.

The winning students will be presented with a certificate and have their names permanently inscribed on the school Student Leadership tableau in front of the main office.

Don’t delay! The deadline for application is Tuesday, June 7th!

In partnership with NLEats and the Airport Heights Food Co, MDJH is hosting a Year-End Community Food Drive from Tuesday, May 24, to Friday, May 27. Any non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the morning on the tables outside the office. All donations will go to local food banks in our community.

This is a great time to clear out your cupboards and donate to a wonderful cause!

Congratulations to Omair B., who placed second in the senior division of the Cupids Museum/Cupids Legacy Centre’s 26th Annual Postage Stamp Design Contest.

Congratulations also to Benjamin R., for his entry.

As the school year comes to a close, we are reaching out to our Grade 9 students to propose a legacy project for this year’s graduates. We are asking Grade 9 students to leave a memento of their time here by donating some pocket change, so we can purchase a picnic table to complement our outdoor classroom. It will have a plaque inscribed with “Donated by the 2022 Grade 9 Graduating Class.” Money will be collected by the homeroom teacher.

The Gonzaga Student Mental Health Coalition is totally pumped to announce that they have partnered with 5 schools including MDJH!! We are coming together for a week-long food drive to help combat Food Insecurity.

Parents and community members, please drop food items at the MDJH office.

A few items to share:

50/50 Summer Splash Fundraiser

Our second school fundraiser has been launched, just in time for summer! The winner of this 50/50 draw will be picked on June 9, and will raise much needed funds to upgrade the technology in our school and to add to our outdoor classroom.

Tickets are being sent home today. We would like all students to take at least one booklet of 10 tickets. There is 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.

Victoria Day Holiday

• Friday, May 20, is our final PD day for the year.
• Monday, May 23, is a holiday.
• School will reopen Tuesday, May 24, it will be Day 7.

Masking Protocol
As per the latest memo, starting Tuesday, May 24, wearing a mask will be at the family’s discretion. However, masking is still strongly encouraged to reduce the transmission of germs and viruses.

Baby Pictures for Grade 9 Students
The deadline for baby pictures is Thursday, May 19. Please forward pictures to colettequann@nlesd.ca

Food Drive – May 24 to May 27

The Gonzaga Student Mental Health Coalition is totally pumped to announce that they have partnered with 5 schools including MDJH!! We are coming together for a week-long food drive to help combat Food Insecurity. Parents and community members, please drop food items at the MDJH office.

Grade 9 Graduating class.

As the school year comes to a close, we are reaching out to our Grade 9 students to propose a legacy project for this year’s graduates. We are asking Grade 9 students to leave a memento of their time here by donating some pocket change, so we can purchase a picnic table to complement our outdoor classroom. It will have a plaque inscribed with “Donated by the 2022 Grade 9 Graduating Class.” Money will be collected by the homeroom teacher.

This morning we handed out books of 50-50 tickets to our students. This is our last fundraiser for the year, and the proceeds will aid in securing resources for both students and staff to enhance teaching and learning at MDJH. We are asking our students to sell one book of tickets each, and more books are available at the office if they would like to sell more!

There is a seller prize of a $200 Best Buy gift card, and the homeroom that sells the most tickets will win an ice cream party.

Thank you in advance for helping to make this effort a success!