MCHS Newsletter

Grad photos are taking place on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Morinville Community High School. Please see the information below and attached to book your graduate's photo sitting appointment.

Students/Parents can click on the link to book your grad sitting appointment - https://prestigeportraits.ca/. There is also a QR code on the attached poster.

**Please note there is no 8-digit code required for booking, please search by Province and City**

If you have any questions regarding booking an appointment or what to expect please contact them at 780-437-2431.

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MCHS Grad 2025 Photo Booking Information

Friday, January 17, 2025, is the last day of classes for semester one. January 17 - 27 will be the exam break other than part A of ELA and Social Studies 30 diplomas being on January 14 and 15. Please see the attached schedule of exams and reviews.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hL37GPy7itaGtVBDpkyCXCr8N1gFIeVMgzyUu6KDU3w/edit?usp=sharing

Please note the following reminders:

1. Students will not be allowed to have their phone or Apple watch on

their person during their exam. All bags must be stored in their locker or at the front of the exam room.

2. Students must return their semester one textbooks to the library on the day of their exam.

3. Textbooks for semester two can be picked up in the library after they are done writing their last exam. This applies to grades 10-12 students only.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us at 780-939-6891.

See poster for more information.

The Morinville Band Parents Association will be hosting a FunDrive all of January where we are collecting all sorts of items to be sold at Value Village.

This FunDrive will help raise money to support workshops and scholarships for all students in band as well as offer financial aid to those students who need it for instruments and trips.

We Are Collecting:

Clothes

men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.

Household Textiles

bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.

Small Household Goods

kitchen items (such as pots/pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, serving pieces and hand-held appliances), home decorative items, knick-knacks, toys, games, and small electronics

Books

paperback, hard cover - all genres
*no encyclopedias or text books

All donations can be dropped off at GH Primeau between January 6 and January 31.

Our MCHS Honour Band had the opportunity to perform Canada's national anthem at a charity hockey game last night. The students performed exceedingly well, and were happy to be a part of the event! Way to go, Wolves!

We'd like to take the time to mention that we offer a range of counselling services at MCHS. Whether it be for academic purposes or reasons other than their school work, students can get help. See the contact information below for details.

COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Learning Support Facilitator: Amanda Bulger

Counsellor: Vanessa Connell

GSACRD Voice (Wellness coach): Maddison Russo

Youth Success Coach: Mary Morin

See poster for more information.

Wear your PJs on Wednesday!

Science 10 students are bringing science to life! Students recently conducted an exciting Physics experiment exploring energy and efficiency using various spherical objects and the force of gravity. By observing how different materials and sizes influenced motion and energy transfer, they gained valuable insights into fundamental physical principles.

Art 30 student Kaleb Morin and Mrs. Ricioppo have completed a mural for our new Star Spirit Lodge!

See poster for more information.

Check out our new MCHS Athletics Instagram Page!

https://www.instagram.com/mchswolvesathletics/

@mchswolvesathletics

In a nail-bitting affair, the grade 9 boys basketball team won their game against Hillgrove with a score of 75-65. They all played with drive and passion. The positive energy and support from the bench really helped and the boys were able to get the win to remain undefeated this season! Way to go Wolves!

This is a reminder to basketball and curling athletes that there will be a media day on Monday January 13th in the gym during the lunch hour. Be sure to bring your uniform (and basketball shoes if you're on a basketball team). Cheese!

HEY GRADS!!!! WHO WANTS TO GO BOWLING AND EAT PIZZA?!?!?!

We are taking the grad class bowling on Wednesday, January 29th! If you are interested in attending, you must sign up in Student Services by the last day of semester 1 classes on the 17th. Please see Mrs. Bulger if you have any questions.

The times for the day are as follows:
10:00 am - Meet at MCHS
10:15 am - Leave MCHS
11:00 - noon - Bowling!!!!
12:30 pm - Pizza at MCHS

See the document below for important information about Grad 2025.

• Franco Noël (élémentaire) Ci Cecce Playlist
• Franco Noël (secondaire) Ci Cecce Playlist

• 20 ways French Immersion parents can help embrace a love of language

Mathématiques

• MathLibres - Fiches d’exercices de Maths

Communication Jeunesse

• Numéro d’hiver - Qu’est-ce qu’on lit? (Magazine virtuel) - suggestions de lecture jeunesse

Histoire Canada

• Publications Kayak: Navigue dans l’histoire du Canada

Autres

• Vocabulaire du jeu
• L’évaluation du niveau A1 avec la différenciation et les pratiques du CRRP
• Chenelière - Didactique - Les nouveautés 2025!
• Parlons sciences - Maintenir une patinoire sur glace (Liens avec le curriculum de l’Alberta, 3e, 6e, 7e, 8e, et 9e année)

For more information, click on the link below.

https://www.lacitefranco.ca/flying-cano%C3%AB-volant

Baptism of the Lord - 1st Sunday after Epiphany

https://youtu.be/FrogiDgJ7O0

I've made it to maybe, like, 90 seconds. The world record is like 24 minutes. (I think I said 10 minutes in the video. Way more than that!) No matter how long you can go, eventually you have to come up for air or you die. Jesus' baptism was showing us that we need to die to all our old stuff and come up out of the water a new person. Just like he did when he died on the cross.

At MCHS, we strive to live our faith to the fullest. With the Catholic Social Teachings in mind, we organize charitable projects to help God's children who find themselves in the margains. The following is a list of the Catholic Social Teachings:

- Life and Dignity of the Human Person

- Call to Family, Community and Participation

- Rights and Responsibilities

- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

- The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

- Solidarity

- Care for God's Creation

Here is a list of what we have done so far at MCHS:

- Care-A-Van project for the unhoused

- Jessie's house visits and donations

- Yard clean up

- MCHS Environmental Club initiatives

- Visits to Aspen House

- Painting tiles for the community mural

- Crib tournament with seniors at MCHS

- Morinville Food Bank

- Bags for the imprisoned

January 14

ELA Part A Diploma

School Council @ 6:30 pm in the library

January 15

Social Studies Part A Diploma

HOWLS Lunch

January 17

Final day of semester 1

January 17 - 29

Exam break

January 30

Grad photos in the gym

NO SCHOOL - PD day

January 31

First day of semester 2

Sr High Girls basketball tournament

February 6 & 7

NO SCHOOL - Teacher's Convention

February 14

Early Dismissal @ 11:23

February 14 and 15

Sr boys basketball tournament

February 17

NO SCHOOL - Family Day

February 18

School Council @ 6:30pm in the library

February 26

HOWLS Lunch

Gr 9 immunizations

ADDRESS:

Morinville Community High School

9506 - 100 ave Morinville, AB, Canada

T8R1P6

(757) 259-3600

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