Please be advised that it is the season of colds and flu like symptoms. As well, cases of head lice become more prevalent. An episode of head lice has been reported at MDJH. Please see attached document for information about preventive measures and managing head lice.

School Nurse Handout (Head Lice)

Thank you.

Please open attached PDF file to view this week’s newsletter. Much information and content in the newsletter this week. Newsletter_November_13_2015

Please note that there will be no school for students on Friday, November 6th, 2015 as teachers in all Junior Highs in the region will be participating in a Professional Development Day. School resumes on Monday regularly scheduled time.

Reminder to students and parents that MDJH will not have a breakfast program on Monday morning as the cafeteria windows will be prepped by the contractors for exterior work. The cafeteria will resume operation for recess and lunch.

 

Please attached PDF for this week’s MDJH newsletter:

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Please see attached PDF file for the latest MDJH Newsletter:

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See attached for some Halloween recipes:

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Halloween is coming!  Students can wear costumes to school on Friday, October 30th. Costume judging will take place at lunch, and there will be prizes for:

• Scariest Costume
• Funniest Costume
• Most Original Costume
• Best Group Costume (Maximum of five people per group)

Please note that masks and hoods can only be worn at recess and lunch.

Professional Development (PD) Days and Holiday Schedule

Friday            October 9^th, 2015            PD Day

Monday         October 12^th, 2015          Holiday – Thanksgiving Day

Friday            November 6^th, 2015        PD Day

Wednesday   November 11^th, 2015      Holiday – Remembrance Day

Thursday       December 10^th, 2015      Parent/Teacher Interviews (Students dismissed at 11:39 AM)

Friday            December 11^th, 2015       PD Day

Tuesday         December 22^nd, 2015     Last Day of Classes before Xmas Break

Monday         January 4^th, 2016            Classes Resume for all Students

Friday            February 19^th. 2016        PD Day

Thursday       March 24^th. 2016            Last Day of Classes before Easter Break

Monday         April 4^th, 2016                 Classes Resume for all Students

Friday            May 6^th, 2016                   PD Day

Monday         May 23^rd, 2016                 Holiday – Victoria Day

Thursday       June 23^rd, 2016                Last Day of Classes for Year

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Early dismissals will be on the days of parent – teacher interviews and on the last day of classes. There will be another day slotted for parent – teacher interviews in 2016, we will advise.

Should there be any modifications to the above we will let you know.

Administration

Please see attached for this week’s newsletter. As well, the Federal Election takes place tomorrow and MDJH is one of many voting stations. The parking lot will be quite busy and there where be some confusion with motorists/voters unfamiliar with the procedure for entering and exiting the school property. Please be cautious and patient should you enter school property.

Thanks,

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