Parent Newsletter

Email: macdonalddrivejrh@nlesd.ca
Website: mdjh.info
Location: 110 Macdonald Drive, St. John's, NL, Canada
Phone: 709-753-8240
X/Twitter: @mdjh

• December 5 - November progress reports released at 3 pm
• December 8-11 - Scholastic Book Fair
• December 11 - Parent Teacher Interviews 12:30 to 6:00pm. Students dismiss at lunch at 11:19am.
• December 19 - Last day of school before Christmas Break
• January 5 - First day back in school after Christmas Break

*Please note: parents register for OPTIS ( located on right hand side of website) to sign up to meet teachers for Parent Teacher Night.

We’re thrilled to host the Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, December 8th, to Thursday, December 11th.

On Thursday, December 11th, the Book Fair will be open to families from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM, coinciding with parent-teacher interviews. If you’re in the building for interviews, we invite you to stop by and shop for some amazing books!

This is a great opportunity to find books your child will love while supporting our school. We look forward to seeing you there!

Best Buddies is up and running again. Best Buddies is a group that fosters friendships between students with exceptionalities and students without. Buddies will meet every second Wednesday in the gym during the second half of lunch at 11:48. All are welcome!

he Grade 7 public-health nurse visited the school and shared the dates for this year’s immunizations. Clinics will take place on January 12, January 14, and January 21.

The assigned nurse for our students is Alison Lee. If families have any questions about the process or their child’s participation, Alison can be reached at 752-6879 or alison.lee@nlhealthservices.ca.

Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy and supported as we move through the school year.

Congratulations to all students who competed in the Skills Canada Intermediate competition! Students competed across a variety of categories, including Lego Robotics, Junior Chef, Baking, Photography, Workplace Safety, Hairstyling, and more!

Special congratulations to Mehak Humayan, who received Bronze in the Workplace Safety Category.

For many years, MDJH has partnered with St. Patrick’s Mercy Home to provide much needed items for their seniors who may not have anyone to give them a gift at Christmas. We receive a wishlist of items for seniors attached here.

Students are asked to bring in the items on the list below OR they can bring in a monetary donation for the purchase of these items. Every homeroom will also sign a Christmas card for the seniors. Thank you for your continued support! All donations need to be handed in to room 222 (Ms. Sauvé) by Tuesday, December 16. Please don't forget to indicate your student's house team (bear) as points are collected throughout the year.

Team Maroon participated in the PINK volleyball tournament bringing home a bronze medal!

This is a special tournament to participate in as it honours a young volleyball player who passed away of childhood cancer and supports the children’s wish foundation.

We would like to congratulate our students who participated in the Skills Canada Competition over the weekend. Job well done!

We would also like to extend our thanks to the teachers who graciously volunteered their time to assist our students and attend on Saturday.

MDJH received second place overall for all schools who participated. We are very proud of this achievement and of our students.

Our Chartwells representative has provided the updated lunch menu that will begin on December 1st. Families may begin placing orders for this new menu starting November 20th.

The full Menu A document and the Updated NL Meal Plan Visual Calendar are available here:

• Menu A

• Updated NL Meal Plan Visual Calendar (PDF)

The new rotation includes weekly options such as grilled chicken Caesar salad, burrito bowls, pasta dishes, quesadillas, and a variety of vegetarian selections. Each week also lists the side items that accompany the meals, including fruit, vegetables, and other healthy additions.

Our Math League team competed in their first competition of the year on November 27. Macdonald Drive Junior High was proudly represented by 5 teams, with a total of 19 students participating. They did an amazing job!

Any students interested in joining the Math League are encouraged to speak with Ms. Losinski.

Email: macdonalddrivejrh@nlesd.ca
Website: mdjh.info
Location: 110 Macdonald Drive, St. John's, NL, Canada
Phone: 709-753-8240
X/Twitter: @mdjh