MCHS Newsletter

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Sidewalk Art!

Our school’s Orange Shirt Day celebration was a beautiful and meaningful event, bringing our community together in recognition of the importance of truth and reconciliation. A special thank you goes to our self-identified Art students, who contributed their talent by painting the sidewalk with powerful imagery that honors the significance of this day and the experiences of Indigenous people impacted by residential schools. We also want to extend our gratitude to all those who wore orange shirts, showing their solidarity and support. Your participation made this day truly memorable, reminding us of the importance of acknowledging the past and working together for a brighter future. Also, a big shout out to Mrs. Ricioppo for organizing and guiding our Art students.

Larsen Yellowbird - Indigenous games

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Larsen Yellowbird for visiting our school and generously sharing his culture with us. His presentation on the significance of his regalia and the fascinating history behind Indigenous games offered our students a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous traditions. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from his knowledge and wisdom. Thank you very much to Mrs. Wagner and Jaylee Cardinal-Arcand for all their hard work in bringing this event together.

Below is a description of how MCHS will be continuing to explore the Grandfather teachings in the 2024-25 school year. Visit the following link for more information on the teachings.

https://www.southernnetwork.org/site/seven-teachings

Grade 9 students will be participating in a Distracted Driving Presentation at the MCCC on October 18th. See the information below for more details. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding this presentation.

Event: Distracted Driving Presentation

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Morinville Community Cultural Centre

Approximate Agenda:

09:30 hrs - Schools check-in

09:40 hrs - Introductions and Housekeeping

09:45 hrs - Presentation by Morinville RCMP School Resource Officer (SRO) Cst. Wills

10:30 hrs - Virtual Hang Up & Drive Presentation by Jacy Good

11:15 hrs - Questions for Jacy and/or Cst. Wills

11:25 hrs - Concluding remarks and handout of giveaway as students exit

Connect is for parents of pre-teens and teens struggling with significant behavioural and mental health issues. It is an opportunity to build a better relationship with your 8-18 year old youth. Join us for this free 10 week program!

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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: Amanda Bulger

Counsellor: Vanessa Connell

GSACRD Voice (Wellness coach): Maddison Russo

Youth Success Coach: Mary Morin

The first HOWLS lunch of 2024-25 was a hit! Students who were nominated for representing our HOWLS values (honor, ownership, welcoming, leadership, spirit) enjoyed a healthy dose of taco-in-a-bag! Thank you to all the students who were nominated, keep being awesome!

Students from the Leadership 9 class painted rocks for our garden to remind themselves and other to be kind.

The conference will take place on October 23rd, if you're interested see Mrs. Ricioppo.

It was such a wonderful experience to share and learn about Indigenous culture and values and we are pleased to announce that the name of our newly created Indigenous center is ‘Star Spirit Lodge’.

Thank you Elder Fred and Elder Hazel for sharing this experience with us and through this ceremony, giving us the perfect name which also fits so beautifully with our Catholic faith as “God counts the stars and calls them all by name.”

The intention of our Star Spirit Lodge is:

• to be a gathering space for students, staff and community members and a place for our self-identified students' to succeed. A space where they feel represented and respected.

• a place they can participate in talks, smudges, workshops, and programs. It can also be a landing spot for students, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members during any events or gatherings.

• to be a safe space for students to go when they feel like they need to connect with their culture, feel that sense of belonging, want to learn more about their heritage or their neighbors if they are non-indigenous.

• to build community and fellowship

Here is what we hope to eventually see from our Star Spirit Lodge:

Academic Supports:

• Literacy support

• Course planning and studying skills

• Tutoring and exam preparation

Career Development:

• Career exploration and preparation

• Post-secondary exposure

• Career mentorship

• Training courses

• Create cover letters and resumes

• Financial Literacy

Cultural Enrichment:

• Access to Elders and Knowledge Keepers

• Community building

• Land-based learning

Leadership Development:

• Social Justice initiatives

• Community volunteering

• Mentorship training and development

Transition Supports:

• Academic and social preparation

• Bridging Jr. to Sr. high

• Bridging to post-secondary

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A big thank you to all who were involved in making this room come together. We'd like to thank Peg Hutnick, Betty Khober, Janet Hooke and Daniel Pietraszewski for donating plants to our new room. We look forward to seeing meaningful connections being made between students and with traditional indigenous teachings!

We know you've been waiting to get your hands and so nifty Wolves swag, and here it is! There are a variety of items including bags, toques, shirts, sweater, pants and more! Click on the link below and place your order before October 2nd. The store will close that day and then students will receive their order 4-5 weeks after. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the orders.

https://morinvillehigh2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

In the spirit of reconciliation and to honour Residential School survivors, the U of A will once again be hosting an extended Free Application Days from September 30 - October 9, 2024.

Starting September 30, any self-identifying First Nations, Métis, or Inuit student who submits an application to a participating program before October 9 will have their application fee waived.

Visit www.ualberta.ca

Congrats to our grade 9 x-country team! Thank you to all the students who participated in this event and showed HOWLS pride!

A special congratulations to London for winning the Provincial Sportsmanship Award.

• Terry Fox - Gregg LeRock
• Jusqu’ici tout va bien - GIMS
• On a mangé le soleil - Céphaz

• 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

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B

https://youtu.be/057dvVovE3U

Oct 02

MCHS Swag store closes

https://morinvillehigh2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Oct 7

Student Council Training Day

Oct 10

Thanksgiving Celebration - Assembly schedule

Oct 11

PD day - no classes

Oct 11-12

Alumni Volleyball Tournament

Oct 14

Thanksgiving - No school

Oct 15

Parent council @ 6:30 pm in the library

Oct 18-19

WCC Volleyball tournament

Pep rally

Oct 23

Parent-Teacher interviews 4:30 - 7:30

Grad Activity

Oct 24

Parent-Teacher interviews 4:30 - 7:30

Oct 30

HOWLS lunch

Gr 9 Outdoor Ed field trip

Oct 31

Halloween Activity - block 4

ADDRESS:

Morinville Community High School

9506 - 100 ave Morinville, AB, Canada

T8R1P6

(757) 259-3600

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