MCHS newsletter
December 3, 2023
CITIZENSHIP
Christmas Hamper Project - Knights Of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus, are pleased to announce that they will be coordinating
the “Christmas Hamper Project” for Morinville and district. Last year over 100
hampers were distributed to needy families in our community. The success of
this project relies on the generosity and co-operation of the churches, service
groups, businesses, and countless individuals in our communities.
Donations of new (unwrapped) children’s toys and gifts can be dropped off at the
following locations: Napa Auto Parts, Home Hardware, and local banks. Financial
contributions may be directed to the office at the St. Jean Baptiste Parish or Napa
Auto Parts. Cheques are to be made to St. Jean Baptiste Parish (tax receipts will
be issued) and the funds will be used to purchase food items for the hampers,
any surplus funds will be distributed to local schools for their lunch programs.
Persons who are eligible to receive hampers are contacted by Social Services.
Anyone who requires assistance should phone 939-3953 (Mid-Stream Thrift
Store) or 939-4361 (Town of Morinville).
Those who are eligible to receive Christmas Hampers and/or gifts should phone one of the numbers listed above NO LATER THAN Friday December 15th. The distribution of the hampers is planned for Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at the Rendezvous Centre between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
You Won't Want to Miss It!
Matilda is happening THIS WEEK! It's not too late to buy your tickets to what is sure to be an amazing performing by our MCHS Performing Arts students. If you're not blown away by the set, you're sure to be amazed by the talent of these young performers! Buy your tickets below!!
Matilda - Buy Your Tickets!
Matilda the Musical is only a few days away!! We want to extend a huge thank you to our amazing sponsors. MCHS is known for larger than life, full scale productions - something we're only able to pull off with the generous support of our community. It's not too late to join the ranks of our financial patrons, if your family or business would like to sponsor our production please contact Vanessa King (vking@gsacrd.ab.ca). We can't wait to see you in the audience!! This show is gonna be BIG!!!
December 6-8, 2023 @ Morinville Community Cultural Centre - Doors open at 6:30, Show starts at 7:00pm!
Tickets are available at the MCHS office, at Sobey's and online (https://www.mchs.gsacrd.ab.ca/home/news/post/get-your-tickets-for-matilda-here)
SAFE AND CARING SCHOOLS
GSACRD Voice
Can you remember a time someone said something kind to you? Can you remember a kind thing that was said to you years ago? Those types of positive messages stick with us for a lifetime. When we communicate these positive messages to our children, no matter how old they are, we are helping them grow and feel confident in themselves. Check out the infographic below, or Big Life Journal to learn some phrases that your child will benefit from hearing.
Counseling Corner
We'd like to take the time to mention that we offer a range of counselling services at MCHS. Whether it be for academic or personal reasons, students can get help. See the contact information below for details.
COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Learning support facilitator: Susanne Christensen
Counsellor: Courtney MacDonald
Addictions counsellor: Lucy Oster
GSACRD Voice (Wellness coach): Marina Casavant
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Indigenous Student Art Contest 2023
Contest Details:
We are calling on all Indigenous students in Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools. The Division is seeking submissions of Indigenous-themed art from our First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. As Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools continues on its journey toward meaningful reconciliation with our Indigenous brothers and sisters, we want to provide an opportunity for our Indigenous students to use their talents and give us a hand. Artwork will be reviewed and selected by our Division First Nations, Métis and Inuit Leadership Committee, which includes representatives from our First Nations and Métis partners.
The theme is “Celebrating Indigenous Culture: Telling Our Stories Through Art,” and we are seeking both black and white (vivid black (marker, paint, or pencil crayon) and full-colour art submissions in each age/grade category. Another option available this year is a 10” x 10” canvas paint format (either full colour or black and white), which will be provided for interested students. If you wish to paint on a 10” x 10” canvas, please contact the Division Services Centre at 780-459-7711. Let them know you are calling regarding the Indigenous Student Art Contest and requesting a canvas for your artwork. Leave your name and phone number, and we will arrange a time.
Be creative! Feel free to seek inspiration from Indigenous art, dance, and culture. Inspiration might include the Medicine Wheel, 7 Grandfather Teachings, or #EveryChildMatters. The Division may use submitted artwork in creating items to support our reconciliation journey (t-shirts, greeting cards, posters, social media posts, etc.).
DEADLINE: January 15th, 2024
Click here for full details and application form.
2024 Classy Grads
Grad Hoodie
Grad Hoodies are available for purchase- deadline is FRIDAY DECEMBER 8th!!There will NOT be another order later in the year, so don't miss out! Order forms are available in the front office.
$60.00 cash
Rock Your Diplomas
Rock the Diploma, which is a diploma prep course, is opening registration for January diploma exams! $119 early bird pricing if you register before Dec 1st and $99 for each additional course! After Dec 1st each course is $129.
Register at www.rockthediploma.com
For information about grad 2024, see the following Parent Letter.
Athletics
Basketball
Basketball tryouts are all but over and the MCHS basketball teams have begun practicing for what they hope will be a promising new season.
Great job to all the teams who participated in their first games this weekend! Let's go Wolves!
Sr Boys
The Sr boys played at Sturgeon on the weekend.
The boys lost their first game to Father Mercredi 49-34.
In their second game the boys played Zone Rival Barrhead and they won 77-34.
In the consolation final the boys defeated Maurice Lavallee 100-54.
Next weekend the Wolves travel to Strathcona Christian Academy to play some good teams.
MCHS en français
Parlement Jeunesse
For students interested in participating in Youth Parliament in French, check out the link below!
Musique française
- L’album de Noël - Roch Voisine
- Manuel de Noël - 3 Gars Su’l Sofa
- Mon Pull de Noël - Sébastien Rambaud, Adrien Besse, Mathieu Delage
D'où vient la tradition des pulls moches de Noël? - Culture G Studio Biloba
Français pour l’avenir
Concours national de rédaction (Le concours permet aux élèves de la 10e, 11e et 12e année d’obtenir une bourse pour continuer leurs études postsecondaires complètement ou partiellement en français.) Le Campus Saint-Jean, Université de l’Alberta est une des institutions sur la liste.
* Scholarship for students who are looking to pursue post-secondary studies in French.
FAITH AT MCHS
Beautiful Bits Of The Bible
Luke 1:76–79, NIV
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
Light - First Sunday of Advent 2023
Light is life. From torches, candles and lanterns to solar powered inflatable lamps, humans need light. Light brings hope. And that hope is the Light of the World.
Upcoming Events
December 6-8
MATILDA at MCCC
December 12
Band parents meeting
December 13
Band concert @ MCCC
December 15
Grad activity
Reconciliation - 2 pm
December 22
Early dismissal
Christmas Celebration
Gr 12 Student/Teacher hockey game
ADDRESS:
Morinville Community High School
9506 - 100 ave Morinville, AB, Canada
T8R1P6
(757) 259-3600
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WEBSITE: https://www.mchs.gsacrd.ab.ca/
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