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Pertussis Information Memo from Public Health

With the start of a new school year, Public Health would like to advise that pertussis continues to circulate in our communities. It is therefore important to be on the lookout for symptoms and follow public health recommendations to protect yourself and those around you.

Please click here to download this important notice from Public Health.

Walk for Breakfast – Wednesday, Oct. 2

TD Kids Eat Smart Province-Wide Walk for Breakfast will be Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

You can donate online at www.kidseatsmart.ca and designate to your local school.

Our school relies heavily on this program. We have wonderful volunteers and teachers who give of their time every morning. If interested in helping out, please contact Jennifer Beresford. You may email her at jenniferberesford@nlschools.ca.

Upcoming Events

Tomorrow, September 11th, is Picture Day.

  • Don’t worry, if your youth is not here tomorrow – re-takes will be taken at a later date in October. 

Curriculum Night is September 19th at 630 pm to 8 pm for our Grade 7 parents.

  • Grade 7 parents will meet with the administration team in our gymnasium for a presentation from 6:30 to 7 pm.  At 7 pm, we will assist you in meeting grade 7 teachers using Day 1 of your youth’s timetable.
  • Our grade 8 and 9 parents are invited to attend at 8 pm to 9 pm where you will go directly to your youth’s teachers following Day 1 of their timetable. 

Further details will follow next week.

Boys Volleyball Tryouts

MDJH Grade 8 Boys Volleyball open tryout schedule:

  • Tuesday, September 10 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm 
  • Thursday, September 12 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, September 15 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm 
  • Tuesday, September 17 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm

Location: MDJH Gymnasium

MDJH Grade 9 Boys Volleyball open tryout schedule:

  • Tuesday, September 10 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm 
  • Thursday, September 12 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday, September 17 from-4:00 – 5:30 pm

Location: MDJH Gymnasium

Important Allergy Update Fall 2024

This is a reminder to our school community that we have various serious and life threatening allergies here at MDJH; and therefore, these items cannot be brought into or consumed in the school:

  • all nuts
  • shellfish and fish
  • eggs
  • buttered/flavoured or microwave popcorn
  • cheesies
  • kiwi
  • latex balloons
  • scented products/sprays

In addition, students and staff are reminded to always wash their hands after eating and to clean up eating areas after eating.

Important Information for families of students with Anaphylactic Allergies

Any student with allergies and who need an Epi-Pen for anaphylaxis are required to submit a new Anaphylaxis Emergency Form plan every school year.

The link to the form can be found here: https://foodallergycanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/Anaphylaxis-Emergency-Plan_October_2022_a.pdf.

Please submit, along with a current Epi-pen, to your child’s Homeroom teacher as soon as possible.

September 2024 Opening Memo and Family Handbook

Hi everyone:

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. Please see the attached memo and handbook for your perusal prior to opening day – Wednesday, September 4th.

It contains very important information to ensure your student’s success!

We look forward to seeing everyone opening day.

Thank you!

  • Dr. Carolyn Stacey – Principal
  • Mr. Ches West – Assistant Principal
  • Mr. Lionel Porter – Assistant Principal