Parent Newsletter
Macdonald Drive Junior High, October, 2021
Macdonald Drive Junior High
Email: macdonalddrivejrh@nlesd.ca
Website: mdjh.info
Location: 110 Macdonald Drive, St. John's, NL, Canada
Phone: 709-753-8240
Twitter: @mdjh
Dates to remember
- October 4-8 - Thanksgiving Food Drive
- October 11 - Thanksgiving Day Holiday
- November 11 - Remembrance Day Holiday
- December 3 - Picture Retakes
What's Been Going On
Orange Shirt Day - September 30
Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30) is a day set aside to learn about the history of residential schools in Canada and to recognize and honour indigenous children who were taken from their families and sent away to these schools. Students and staff wore orange t-shirts for Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 28.
Second Outdoor Classroom!
Two parents, Treena Boyde and Deanna Knee, designed the classroom and then supervised the placement of the boulders. Small plaques will be installed on each boulder recognizing the contributions of families, if the families so chose. Our students are enjoying the classroom. Thank you, MDJH school community!!!!
School Council Members
Please join the MDJH community in welcoming the following to our School Council:
Returning members:
- David Pine - Chair
- John Sandlos
- Daryll Budgell
- Treena Boyde
- Colette Quann
- Jennifer Riggs
- Daisy Hardy
New members:
- Jason Hussey
- Lindsay Boland
- Susan LeDrew
Our first meeting was Monday, October 4. During this meeting we elected David Pine as our Chair.
Thank you for your interest and dedication!
Student Vote
Bus Safety Information
Coming Up...
Jamarama is Back on Friday, October 22!
It’s the 10th year!! So let’s have the biggest, coolest, pajama party ever across Newfoundland and Labrador! Staff and students are encouraged to wear pajamas to school in support of the Janeway.
Taking part in Jamarama is easy! Simply bring in a monetary donation by October 22, and wear your pajamas to school! Wearing pajamas is a sign of solidarity and support for the brave kids at the Janeway Hospital who don’t get to change out of their pajamas. It lets them know that we are thinking of them and are fighting for them.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
MDJH is participating in the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items Monday through Friday (October 4-8). Food items should be labeled with your child’s homeroom number and can be dropped off to room 108. The 3 homerooms bringing in the most items will be awarded an ice cream party. Please help us make a great donation to a worthy cause. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
Other Info
Rock Painting Club
After School STEAM
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to report that we will be offering our virtual Afterschool STEAM sessions again this fall. They have been rather popular over the past year, and we are delighted to be able to keep them going. Sessions are designed for students ages 8-11, and are set for October 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 3:45pm – 4:45pm. A device with an internet connection and the ability to join our live WebEx calls will be required.
Although there will be some materials required from home, our team is preparing some kits for participants that will help with some of the supplies needed. Registration is free but spaces are limited. We will be opening our online registration on Friday, September 24 at 12:00pm. The registration link is currently under construction, but will be available from our Upcoming Events page…
https://www.mun.ca/engineering/community/outreach/upcomingevents.php
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kathryn Hong (she / her)
- Coordinator for Outreach Activities
- Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
- T 709 864-3108
- EN3011
Student Council News
MDJH 2021-2022 Student Council Elections
Student council elections for President and Vice-President were held Friday, September 17. Congratulations to Lucas Osbourne, our student council President, and Brian Wang, our vice president. Class rep elections were held Monday, September 20. Student council meetings are held at 11:40 on Day 5.
Photography Club Volunteer Needed
MDJH is looking for a community volunteer with an interest in photography to lead our Photography Club. Our school has had a Photography Club for many years. However, our volunteer who had led this group is no longer able to continue due to work commitments. If you have an interest in and would like to lead our Photography Club this year, please contact Ms. Colette Quann at colettequann@nlesd.ca for details.
Canadian Student Leadership Conference 2021
Five students from MDJH will be attending a virtual Canadian Student Leadership Conference for grade 9-12 students from October 21-October 23. This is a wonderful experience and provides opportunities for students to participate in leadership workshops and activities. The theme this year is Unmuting Generation Z. Students will participate in various leadership activities such as keynote speeches, leadership workshops, volunteer opportunities and cultural experiences.
2020-2021 Yearbooks Distribution Update
The 2020-2021 yearbooks have arrived. However, a box was returned to the company due to water damage. Lifetouch is printing replacements for the damaged books and will send them to the school once reprinted. As we have not received yearbooks for every student who ordered, we will wait until we receive them all to begin distribution. Once they arrive, we will distribute them to our current students first, and then they will be dropped off at Gonzaga and Holy Heart.
Celebrate Student Success
We want to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the students of MDJH. We have a wall of celebration where we place a certificate of acknowledgement highlighting participation and success in a variety of activities.
We want to know if your child has participated in any plays, musicals, or has been on a team that has won some title or has been recognized in any individual competition.
We need your help with this. Please let us know so we can proudly display this on our wall. Please email colettequann@nlesd.ca with Celebrate YOUR CHILD’S NAME in the subject line.
MDJH Music
Band Day Mini Retreat
MDJH Sports
Cross Country Running
Rookie Rugby Club
MDJH Science
Lego Robotics
Macdonald Drive Junior High
Email: macdonalddrivejrh@nlesd.ca
Website: mdjh.info
Location: 110 Macdonald Drive, St. John's, NL, Canada
Phone: 709-753-8240
Twitter: @mdjh