Parent/Family Responsibilities

A memo from Terry Hall, Superintendent of Schools

Dear NLSchools Families:

NLSchools strives to create and promote a safe and caring learning environment for all students and staff. All parents, guardians, families and partners play a pivotal role in achieving that goal. As outlined in the Safe and Caring Schools Policy, parent responsibilities related to maintaining a safe and caring school environment include (but are not limited to):

  • Modelling positive social behaviours, both in person and online;
  • Practicing positive social interactions both in person and online; and,
  • Engaging in positive, nonviolent, conflict resolution.

As an employer, NLSchools has a legal obligation under its Workplace Harassment and Prevention of Workplace Violence policies to prevent and protect employees from workplace harassment from all people. NLSchools takes its responsibilities to protect students and staff very seriously and will take any necessary intervention to address inappropriate behaviours directed to school staff. We encourage all families to visit the NLSchools website to review school policies as needed. Included in this memo as well is a copy of a “Respect Poster” to share with your school community. Please click here to view.

Once again, thank you for your support and continued efforts to promote kindness and respect throughout the NLSchools system. We look forward to working with you this school year.

Hockey Tryout

Any male or female student, who hasn’t previously signed up, and is interested in trying out for the MDJH Hockey Team will need to go to Mr. Drover’s room (room 215) during the second half of lunch (11:45) today (Tuesday) to sign up.

Tryout details will be communicated on Wednesday Oct. 30.

The first ice time is Nov 4 @ 3pm at Jack Byrne Arena.

Students can also sign up via email if they are not in attendance to: adamdrover@nlschools.ca

Important Upcoming Dates

Here are some upcoming important dates:

  • October 31 – Halloween. Students are encouraged to wear a costume. Please note that there are no masks or hoods permitted during class time.
  • November 11 – Remembrance Day. No classes for students.
  • November 20 – Professional Learning Day for teachers. No classes for students.
  • November 26 – Family of Schools Close-out. No classes for students.
  • December 6 – Report Cards available through PowerSchool.
  • December 9 – Grade 9 Immunizations
  • December 12 – Parent-Teacher Interviews. Students will be dismissed for the day at 11:21am. Busses will run their regular routes.
  • December 20 – Last day of classes before Christmas Break.
  • Monday, January 6 – Classes resume after Christmas Break. It will be Day 7 on the calendar.

MDJH Basketball Tryouts

The following open basketball tryouts will be occurring here at MDJH next week. In order for a student to attend the tryout they MUST pass in the Parental Waiver Form to the coach prior to participating in the tryout. Please click here for a copy of the Parent Consent – Teacher Sponsor Waiver form. There are also copies of this form located at the school office.

Grade 7 Girls Open Tryouts

  • October 28th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
  • October 30th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
  • November 4th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Grade 8 Girls (updated 31 October)

  • Sunday November 3rd from 4:00 – 5:30pm
  • Sunday Nov. 10th from 4:00 – 5:30pm

Grade 9 Girls

  • Will be starting at a later date. This will be announced on our school website and school announcements.

Grade 7 Boys Open Tryouts

  • Monday, October 28 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday October 30 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm
  • Friday November 1st from 2:30 – 4:00 pm

Grade 8 Boys Open Tryouts

  • October 28th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday October 30th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
  • Monday November 4th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.

Grade 9 Boys Open Tryouts

  • Wednesday, October 30th from 4:00 – 5:30 pm
  • Sunday, November 3rd from 2:00 – 4:00pm
  • Wednesday, November 6th from 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Click to access parental-consent-teacher-sponsor-waiver-form.pdf

Celebrating Student Success – Ben P.!

Congratulations go out to Ben P. in Homeroom 7-9! Ben participates in Clash of the Academics, a weekly game/competition at Lytehouse Youth (Bethesda Church). Students compete to earn points towards a championship trophy for their school, as well as bragging rights. Weekly challenges can earn special perks for teachers and staff at the student’s school. This week, Ben was the winner, and a selection of treats was delivered to MDJH at lunchtime today for teachers and staff.

On behalf of MDJH, thank you Ben! It was much appreciated! And good luck with your future Clash of the Academics competitions!

If you know of a student you think is deserving of recognition, fill out our form by clicking here.