Weekly Wolves Update
Morinville Community High School
Outside In - King Bob or King Jesus? - Gospel Reading - Luke 23.35-43
Principal's Message
On behalf of the entire staff we would like to thank all the parents and family members for their attendance at last week’s Awards Night. It was great to be able to hold the even after an absence of two years. We are also grateful to all our sponsors for their contributions in making the night special for our students.
Congratulations to all our volleyball players who performed so well this weekend in the Zone tournament. The boys came away with the bronze medal and the girls lost a close game in the final claiming silver. A huge deserved thank you goes out to all the coaches for all their time and effort throughout the season. Basketball here we come!
Have a great week everyone.
Damon Clayton, Principal
AWARDS NIGHT
Congratulations to all of our students who received an award at our MCHS Awards Night on November 16, 2022!
This year we presented 303 awards to 201 students for a total of
$ 20,523.00.
This would not be possible without the support of our local sponsors.
Our New CTS Area - NOW OPEN!
Congratulations to our Sr. Volleyball Teams!
Our Sr. Boys Volleyball team played their North Central Zones in Westlock. They also played very well earning the BRONZE medal.
WAY TO GO WOLVES!
THANK YOU TO OUR COACHES!
MCHS would like to take the time to thank our coaches and teacher supervisors:
Mr Bodnar - Golf
Miss Amaya - Cross Country Running
Mr Swerda -Jr High Boys Volleyball
Mrs Receveur & Mrs Turner - Jr High Girls Volleyball
Mr Owen - JV Boys Volleyball
Mrs Karen Smith and Miss Shayla Kachnic - JV Girls Volleyball
Mr Cormier, Mr Johnny Baillargeon & Mrs Cormier - Sr Boys Volleyball
Miss Willows & Mrs Christensen - Sr Girls Volleyball
Mr Lessard - Athletic Director to help coaches organize events and tournaments
We thank our coaches for volunteering their time and effort to give our students opportunities to learn, compete and make memories with teammates.
School Council Meeting - Tuesday Nov. 22, 2022
2021-2022 Yearbooks
If you have not yet picked up your 2022-2023 yearbook please see Miss Wiley in room 105.
RAISING DIGITALLY RESPONSIBLE YOUTH
Parenting is hard, and the rapid rise of technology and social media use in the lives of their kids makes it harder. To help, we're extending complimentary access to download “Raising Digitally Responsible Youth – A Parent's Guide from Safer Schools Together. The guide was designed to help introduce Parents and Caregivers to leading social media platforms, video games, and relevant trends that are either being used already or have the potential to be used by their children. This guide is full of tips, how-to’s and definitions for the most widely used apps – including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and more.
Capital Engagement Update and Phase 2 Launch Details
GSACS Education Foundation 50/50 Christmas Raffle
The Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (GSACS) Education Foundation 3rd Annual 50/50 Christmas Cash Raffle sales open on November 1, 2022 and run until December 7th, 2022 - Draw date for half the Gross Sales, up to $10,000 will happen on Dec 9th @ 7:00 pm. Somebody will be the lucky recipient of some extra Christmas Cash; could it be you?
Please support this 50/50, and share this link, as it is the main source of funding for all GSACS Ed Fdn Group Grants and hopefully, we can sell out this year and assist schools with valuable learning enhancements for our students.
Counselling Spot at MCHS
GRAD 2023 INFORMATION
NEXT GRAD ACTIVITY
We will also be serving all Grade 12s poutine lunch and then hosting a Tug of War Competition in the gym.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
Important Grad Information
GRAD DATE - Saturday June 24 - 2 PM at the Winspear Center- doors open at 1 PM and refreshments will be served
DETAILED GRAD INFORMATION LETTER
We have a Grad Classroom that students can access with this code - ir4hbdh. Students please sign up as most information will be disseminated through it.
- Are you set up on MyPass? To see diploma results and order transcripts
- Post secondary application begins on October 1st through Apply Alberta
- Scholartree.com is the best place to go check for scholarship
- Grad Rehearsal- Friday June 23 12:00 PM- BBQ and rehearsal to follow at MCCC- attendance is mandatory and the grad class will have their group photo taken after rehearsal
- Grad Retreat will be at Camp Nakamun May 3-4
- Students will be asked in February if they would like to perform or speak at grad
- Grad song is always a contentious issue and in January the students will be asked to nominate songs that are clean and appropriate for grad.
We hope all grads will get involved in the year and the graduation day to make it a special and unique celebration!
Big life changes are inevitable. Whether it’s moving houses, changing schools, divorce, or welcoming a new baby can feel terrifying for our teens, especially when they need stability in their already changing lives. Even though adolescents have already gained lots of life experience, they still might need some extra support to develop new skills and coping strategies during difficult times.
Remember that children feel our emotions, so start by acknowledging and regulating your own feelings about the big change.
Check out the tips in the graphic below on how you can support your teens when big life changes happen, or visit Big Life Journal for more information.
Resources in the Office
If you or your child are seeking mental health resources, GSACRD Voice has provided the front office with free booklets, pamphlets, and handouts for you to take and view. Here is what is in the office this week:
How Breathing Affects Feelings (Handout)
Depression & Anxiety Self-Management for Teens (Booklet)
How Do I Talk to My Teenager About Drugs? (Handout)
Alcohol and Health: Low Risk (Booklet)
Alcohol and Adolescents (Booklet)
What Keeps Burnout Going (Handout)
Please come and take what you need! If you are interested in other mental health resources, please see your Wellness Coach, Marina Casavant.
NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we finalized the migration of our new payment portal into the PowerSchool Parent Portal. As previously mentioned, we will no longer be using School Cash Online and have switched to a new system, which can be accessed through your PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please see the details below to help you navigate to the payment portal.
Where do I find the new payment portal?
The new payment portal can easily be accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal using your login credentials. Once you have logged in, scroll down on the left-hand side and click on school fees and forms. Clicking on this link will then take you to the payment portal where all your fees can be found. Please note that this feature is only accessible on the desktop version of PowerSchool.
The link for the PowerSchool Parent Portal should be listed under Quick Links on each school’s website or the GSACRD division website’s landing page.
Click here to access the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Can partial payments be made in the new payment portal?
Yes, partial payments can be made within the new payment portal. Once you’ve added your items to the portal cart, click on checkout and payment options will be provided.
This also applies to transportation-related fees.
Please contact your school directly if you have paid in SchoolCash Online for this school year.
Will I receive a notification when payments are due?
No, there will not be a notice for payment unless provided by the school. Please monitor your online account for fees and forms that may be added throughout the year (i.e. field trips).
How do I log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal?
If you do not already have a login for the PowerSchool Parent Portal, your school can provide you with an access letter with the ID and password to create an account. Please contact your child's school if you have not received this letter or your access ID and password.
If you already have a login and cannot recall your username or password, please click forgot username and/or password links to proceed.
What else can I find in the PowerSchool Parent Portal?
PowerSchool aims to improve student outcomes, increase educator effectiveness, and enhance operational efficiency with software that simplifies processes. We hope to use PowerSchool as a one-stop shop for important student information.
The PowerSchool Parent Portal includes various essential tools, including the following.
- Report cards
- Current grades
- Student schedules
- Attendance (safe arrival)
- School Messenger (historical notices you may have received)
- School and transportation fees
- School forms
- And more…
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
SAFE ARRIVAL Information
Healthy Hunger
Caring Closet
School Council Meeting Minutes
THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS!
Key Dates for November
Tuesday November 22 - School Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
Thursday November 24 - HOWLS Lunch - moved to Thursday Dec. 1
Friday November 25 - PD/Staff Meeting Day - No school for students
Sunday November 27 - Catholic Education Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass
About Us
Email: ccormier@gsacrd.ab.ca
Website: https://www.mchs.gsacrd.ab.ca/
Location: 9506 100 Avenue, Morinville, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-939-6891
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mchs.wolves
Twitter: @MCHSWolves