Author: mdjh

Scholastic Book Fair – Next Week!

Dear families,

Our school is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from November 28 to December 2.

The Scholastic Book Fair is a fantastic way to continue to give our students access to the books they want to read. We are so happy that our students can interact with the Fair at our school, and choose their next favourite book!

Students can visit during recess and lunch all next week. They will also be visiting with their English class. It is a great place to pick up some great reads, do some Christmas shopping, and support the school library!

We will also be open during the 50th Anniversary Open House on Tuesday night for parents, families, and friends to visit. 

We’re excited to let you know you can also shop at our Virtual Book Fair all next week, and select the books that inspire your readers from the comfort of home. Before the fair begins, you can use the virtual link to watch videos of popular new titles and preview our Featured Books. Online purchasing will be available next week while the in-school fair is happening. Online purchases will be delivered to the school for pickup in time for Christmas.

Watch for more book fair news on twitter @mdjh, and here on our school website.

For more information, please contact bethpower@nlesd.ca

Happy Reading! 

MDJH Open House – November 29th

MDJH open House Invitation Nov 29 from 6-8pm

This is a milestone year for us here at Macdonald Drive! As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we are having an Open House for MDJH alumni (staff and students) on November 29th from 6:00-8:00pm. We are inviting former staff and students to come in and take a walk through the school and to enjoy a small snack at the cafeteria.

We are looking to our school community for donations of treats for this event. We are looking for cookies, sandwiches, vegetable & fruit trays, and water. Anyone able to donate one or more of these items can please email colettequann@nlesd.ca, sarahcomerford@nlesd.ca, or meghangambin@nlesd.ca.

Please note that while November 29th is a district closeout for staff PD, the school is open for parents to drop off their donations that day.

Important Dates

Here are some upcoming important dates:

  • November 25 – Professional Development Day (no classes for students)
  • November 29 – Junior High Close Out (no classes for students)
  • November 29 – MDJH 50th Anniversary Open House from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • December 2 – Report Cards issued (via PowerSchool)
  • December 8 – Parent-Teacher Interviews from 12:30pm – 6:00pm (students dismissed at 11:21am)
  • December 14 – MDJH Christmas Concert
  • December 16 – Last day for cafeteria service before Christmas Break
  • December 21 – Last day of classes before Christmas Break

Scholastic Book Fair – Volunteers Needed!

We need your help! Be a volunteer!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be arriving soon, and we’re excited about sharing the joy of reading with our students. We invite you to participate in this year’s Scholastic Book Fair from November 28 to December 2 by volunteering.

Scholastic Book Fairs gives our school the opportunity to bring families, teachers, students, and books together. It’s the ultimate book event! Additionally, a portion of the sales benefits our school library. It’s the best way to raise funds while encouraging kids to read.

Being a part of something special is easier than you think. There are lots of ways to volunteer, including setting up our Book Fair and table displays (November 24) to create a terrific bookstore environment, working at our Cashier Table, and helping students and shoppers select just the right books (November 28, 30 and December 1, and 2) and tear-down (December 5).

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about our Scholastic Book Fair, please contact: Beth Power (bethpower@nlesd.ca) or 753-8240 ext 231.

Thank you in advance for helping to make our students lifelong readers – we couldn’t do it without your participation!