Toy Drive!

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MacDonald Drive Junior High is hosting a toy drive and fundraiser for needy families. We invite you to help by donating a new, unwrapped toy with a value of around $10 to $30 dollars. Consider kids up to about 11 years of age when shopping. You may also help by making a donation of $5.00 or more. We expect to give any toys collected to the Happy Tree foundation, and to distribute any funds collected to needy families in our school community. Donations can be dropped off at the office, or given to homeroom teachers. To show our appreciation for your generosity, each donation will give you a ticket on a draw for a set of Beats headphones. The prize draw will be held on Dec. 22nd.

Parent-Teacher Interviews – December 10th

Parent-Teacher interviews for Term One will take place on December 10, 2015. Students will be dismissed early (at 11:39 am) and buses will be available to do the early run.

Interviews can be scheduled with teachers using the OPTIS system. Click on the OPTIS logo below to go to that page.

OPTIS logo

Guidelines for using OPTIS can be downloaded by clicking here.

OPTIS will be available for scheduling interviews as of 3:00 on Friday, December 7th. Appointments will run from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:30 pm. The last appointments for the day will conclude at 9:00 pm.

Please limit your requested meetings to three (3) teachers.

Please note: Friday, December 11, 2015 will be a Professional-Development day for teachers, therefore there will be no classes for students.

Construction Info at MDJH

Attached PDF letter to parents/guardians regarding ongoing construction at MDJH.

Admin Letter Construction MDJH

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Macdonald Drive Junior High School
110 Macdonald Drive, St. John’s, NL A1A 2K9
T: (709) 753-8240 F: (709) 753-1243

 

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:
We would like to provide you with some further information on the work occurring to the exterior of our school.

Renovation work is taking place on the building envelop, which essentially entails replacement work on windows, brick, etc. which make up the exterior of the building. Most of our school buildings of this age may have asbestos located in areas of the school. The asbestos is safe if left undisturbed and if proper abatement procedures are used during removal. As per legislative and removal requirements, an enclosure has been established over the abatement area outside the school and there is no public access to the area; signage has also been posted as required.

The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District has also had an inspection of the abatement area take place by an Occupational Health and Safety Officer of Service NL who has indicated there is no risk to students, staff, or visitors to the school. As you know, this is always our priority.

It is our expectation that this work will be completed in the spring and we will ensure that appropriate precautions remain in place during this time. We look forward to completion of this project and the improved exterior of our school.

Should you have any further questions on this matter please do not hesitate to contact the school administration.
Sincerely,

Sarah Osmond
Principal

School Clothing (Spirit Gear)

Please open attached document to peruse the costs and samples of this year’s school clothing. Students can order all this week at lunch in the front lobby. Deadline for ordering is Friday, November 27th. Please pay cash of make cheque payable to MDJH. There is no debit machine at MDJH.

Samples Costs Websites

Medical Info for Parents

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.