Online Resources from NLESD – Only Grade 7 and High School

Dear Parents/Guardians:

As we approach the time of the school year when students start their preparation for end of year exams, we thought it an ideal time to share some resources available through the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.

The District has been working with teachers to build online self-assessment tools that allow students to practice and test their abilities with aspects of the math curriculum. Resources are available for Math 7 and high school Math 1201 and 2201. Resources can be accessed through the District website: www.nlesd.ca. From there, students can visit two sites for self-assessment resources.

The District’s Moodle website has practice resources including unit reviews, tests and videos. These are dynamic tools that students can use multiple times with different questions. Students require an online student Google account (@nlesdonline.com) from their school and can request one should they not already have such an account.

As well, the District’s Mathematics YouTube channel has similar online tools students can use to further help them practice and understand the topics being discussed in the classroom. The videos used on the YouTube channel have been made by educators throughout the District and provide great examples of the units covered.

We highly encourage your family to take advantage of these online resources as additional tools to help your child prepare for the upcoming exam period. The District will be continuing to update the pages so we also encourage you to periodically review them for new online resources.

Should you have any questions about these resources, please feel free to contact the school.

Sincerely,

Administrator

Newsletter: Week of May 23rd

Please see attached PDF document for this week’s newsletter.

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Duke of Edinburgh: Qualification Hike for MDJH Students

IMG_20160515_130646_868 — Great day! Great students! Any fly dope?

Congratulations to participants of MDJH who completed the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Qualifying Hike from Witless Bay to Lamanche on the East Coast Trail this past weekend (May 14th – 15th). Thank you to Mr. Porter, Mr. Keats, and volunteer parents on a safe and successful weekend.

Newsletter May 13th

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Newsletter_May_13_2016

In preparation for the School Leaving Ceremony, grade 9 students are asked to submit an electronic copy of their baby picture to Telia Welsh: teliaraquel@yahoo.ca This practice has been tradition at MDJH’s school leaving ceremonies and many students look forward to it. Should you wish to drop off a hard copy to the office it will be included as well.

Tickets for the School Leaving Ceremony are to be purchased this week through the student’s homeroom teacher. A maximum of two tickets per student at this juncture. Friday is the deadline for grade 9 students to purchase tickets. Once numbers are compiled the office will release any extra tickets on Wednesday, May 25th. Fire regulations re: numbers in the gym are paramount and must be taken into account.

Holy Heart of Mary Orientation for Grade 10

Any student attending Holy Heart in September 2016 are advised of an orientation meeting taking place on Monday, May 30th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Students are asked to meet in the HHM Theatre. Students from MDJH who anticipate going to the HHM orientation are asked to check with the school office (MDJH) so arrangements can be made for transportation.

Thank you.

June Exam Schedule 2016

Please see attached PDF document for June 2016 Exam Schedule

June 2016 Exam Schedule

June exams start on Wednesday, June 15th. The norm is:
1. Students in school up to and including Tuesday, June 14th.
2. Students show up to write their exams during the examination period. Students can remain  in school and attend study hall in the cafeteria. Should a student elect to go home after writing their exam they require parental consent. Please write a note granting permission.
3. Buses will run normal hours.
4. On Thursday, June 23rd, students to attend school regular time. The year end assembly will take place later in the AM followed by distribution of report cards then dismissal for the             summer.
5. June 20 - 22 will encompass classroom and locker cleanup, textbook collection and                compiling, clean up of school grounds, academic intervention/decisions for summer school      and programming for next year and other school related issues. Students who are present often help teachers with year end items.

MDJH Exams 2016

Day / Date	Grade	Time	Exam
Wednesday, June 15^th	7	8:30 – 10:30 AM	Math
Wednesday, June 15^th	9	8:30 – 10:30 AM	English (District Common Assessment)
Wednesday, June 15^th	8	12:15 – 2: 15 PM	Math

Thursday, June 16^th	8	8:30 – 10:30 AM	English
Thursday, June 16^th	9	8:30 – 10:30 AM	Science (Unit Test)
Thursday, June 16^th	7	12:15 – 2:15 PM	English

Friday, June 17^th	7	8:30 – 10:30 AM	Science (Unit Test)
Friday, June 17^th	9	8:30 – 10:30 AM	Math (Provincial Assessment)
Friday, June 17^th	8	12:15 – 2:15 PM	Science (Unit Test)

Newsletter May 8th, 2016

Please see attached PDF for the newsletter.

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Macdonald Drive Junior High Community Market

This Saturday, May 7th, we will be holding our first community market. There will be 50 vendors (baked goods, crafts, jewelry, etc) and musical entertainment. This is a great opportunity to find that last minute gifts for Mother’s Day! We hope to see you there!Time: 9am-2pm
Location: Macdonald Drive Junior High (entrance off Toronto Street)

Admission: $2

https://www.facebook.com/mdjhcommunitymarket/

NEW: School Start/Closing Times for September

École Intermédiare

Macdonald Drive Junior High School

110 Macdonald Drive, St. John’s, NL A1A 2K9

T: (709) 753-8240 F: (709) 753-1243

April 27^th, 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This correspondence is to advise you of planned changes to our student transportation schedule and school opening and dismissal times commencing in September for the 2016-17 school year.

The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District (NLESD) is in the process of preparing tenders for new busing contracts. The current busing contracts are expiring this year resulting in opportunities to look for efficiencies. Where possible, double runs are to be utilized, and this will require some bell time adjustments to schools with shared busing arrangements. Some schools have to begin their day earlier while some have to begin later in order to achieve and accommodate shared busing arrangements. The end time of the instructional day will also change as a result with some schools finishing earlier than current times and other schools later.

Busing costs have risen more dramatically than any other facet of education expenditures in recent years and a double run model is one way to focus educational funding on the core responsibilities of teaching and learning. The District recognizes that altering opening and closing times may involve significant changes to personal daily routines for students, parents/guardians, and staff and that early communication of such changes is important so that adjustments can be planned in advance. The District apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause to some families. The new opening and closing times for Macdonald Drive Junior High is as follows:

Opening Bell: 8:05 a.m.

Closing Bell: 2:10 p.m.

First Pick-ups: 7:15 a.m. – 7:35 a.m.

(Length of bus runs and distance from school will dictate pick up times)

Arrive School: 7:55 a.m.

Depart School: 2:18 p.m.

Last Drop-Off: 2:35 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.

Please note, new busing route information will be communicated as soon as it is available. If there are any questions please contact the school administration.

Sincerely,

Sarah Osmond

School Principal