MCHS Newsletter

Join our Parent Council to make a real difference in your child's school experience! Be a voice in important decisions and help shape exciting programs and events. Don't miss out—our meetings are a collaborative way to stay involved and connected with our amazing school community! We hope to have many parents join us this year.

The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 17 @ 6 pm in the library.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

MCHS has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer students special discounts on study guides, such as The KEY. Please see the attached PDF for all the information and link to order your study guides. Please note that orders will close September 26th.

Have you heard about StudyInsured™ Student Accident Plan? Offering a choice of 3 tiered plans designed to protect your children round-the-clock!

As a parent, safeguarding your child's well-being is paramount. Our plans ensure that your children are protected in every aspect of their lives, be it at school, home, or play. With unbeatable benefits like:

• Emergency transportation, including ambulance services, you can rest easy knowing that prompt medical care is just a call away.

• Accidental dental coverage ensures that those unexpected dental emergencies are taken care of, without causing any additional stress.

• Critical illnesses, providing your child with the necessary assistance in times of need.

Call to Action:

But that's not all - there's much more to explore within our extensive coverage. Purchase a Student Accident Plan today and elevate your peace of mind, knowing that your children are protected every step of the way.

See poster below for information about the Healthy Hunger Program.

See poster below for more information. A meeting will be taking place on Thursday September 19th, at 6:15 pm in the band room.

Helping Your Teen Challenge Their Thoughts

Everyone has negative thoughts sometimes. However, teenagers tend to struggle with more negative thoughts as they navigate school, friendships, and life changes. When we hear our teens expressing negative self-talk to themselves, it is important to work with them on transforming that negative thinking with a more realistic and helpful perspective. Check out the graphic down below with examples of transforming negative thoughts from Big Life Journal, or visit this link for more ways we can build confidence in our teens.

Are you ready to prioritize your mental health and well-being? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to stay connected with our school's exciting Mental Health Initiatives! 🧠💙

Discover daily tips, uplifting stories, and fun challenges designed to boost your mood and support your mental wellness journey. Whether you're looking for stress-relief techniques, mindfulness exercises, or simply want to connect with a positive community, our social media channels have it all!

Let's break the stigma together and create a supportive environment where everyone feels heard and valued. Follow us today and be a part of something meaningful. Your mental health matters!

Instagram: @gsacrd_voice TikTok: @gsacrd_voice

Together, we can make a difference! 🌈

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

JOB SEEKERS: Are you ready to jumpstart your career or explore new job opportunities? Join us at the upcoming Regional Job Fair, a premier event for connecting with top employers in the region.
Event Details:
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Morinville Community Cultural Centre
9502 100 Ave
Morinville, Alberta

Employers seeking your expertise: Alberta Health Services, TD Canada Trust, CanSafe Safety, 7 Lakes Construction, Askiymahihkan Safety, Canadian Road Builders, RCMP, Norquest College, Run Withit Synthetics, Western Heritage, Combined Agent, Iconic Power Systems, and Convenant Health.

Drop in for a free on-on-one consultation with our Resume and Job Search Tutor, free resume printing and more!!

Come prepared to make some powerful connections that could lead to your next great career.

Student Council 2024-25 will be announced on Monday, Sept 23rd. Weekly meetings will begin Tuesday, Sept. 24th at lunch in room 103. Attendance is mandatory!

Interested in being a Volleyball official? Zone 6 (Edmonton Area/North Central Zone) - Rural Referee Clinic (Please consult the map attached to identify which communities fall within Zone 6)

Virtual Theory Clinic is occurring on Tuesday September 24th from 6:00pm - 10:00 pm

Practical Clinic is scheduled for October 4 and/or 5 in Westlock (Other practical opportunities can be made available on additional weekends in other communities across Zone 6)

For anyone interested, please Register here by following the Zone 6 Rural Referee Registration Portal

Sr. Girls: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00-4:30

Sr. Boys: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:00-7:30.

Gr 9 Girls: Monday and Wednesday 3:00-4:30

JV Boys: Monday and Thursday 4:30-6:00

JV Girls: Monday 3:00-4:30 Wednesday 4:30-6:00.

PLEASE NOTE that these times may change. Students should pay close attention to the morning announcements for any changes.

Congratulations to the Sr. Girls Volleyball team for winning bronze at the Fort Saskatchewan Sting Volleyball Tournament. They played with heart and determination. Great Weekend Ladies.

The JV girls team had a first good tournament at Thorhild. While they didn't win any medals they worked well together and are getting better each game. Coach Receveur and Coach Foremsky are looking forward to a great season!

At times, parents of French immersion students feel that it is difficult to support their child in their education and sometimes wonder if learning French is more difficult. Sometimes we hear things like "It is affecting their English language acquisition". Check out the document below which features myth busting answers to many questions that parents have. All of the answers provided are research-based and can help parents feel more at ease and reaffirm their choice to have their child in the program. Have a quick peek!

• 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

Thanks to efforts of Father Trini, Mrs. Sansano, Mrs. Bulger, Mrs. King, Mrs. Schmode, student council and all other students who helped, we started off the school year on the right foot with a wonderful opening celebration. Father Trini spoke about the great importance of mercy while the dream team introduced staff and upcoming events for the school year, dished out some great swag and introduced the new Student Council president, Rafferty Myles. What a great way to start the year, thanks Wolves!

This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time," declares the Lord. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, 'Know the Lord,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest," declares the Lord. "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."

Gospel Reading - Mark 8:27-35

24rd Sunday, Year C

https://youtu.be/G1co796aaUE

We want to define Jesus. Isn't that true? We want Jesus to fit into OUR world, make him fit OUR lives, OUR views. But Jesus does us a big favour in this Gospel. Jesus defines who he really is. He leaves no question. Jesus defines the terms.

Sept 17

Hiking trip departure (after school)

Parent Council meeting @ 6:30 pm in the library

Sept 19

Band Parents meeting @ 6:30 pm in the band room

Sept 20

Hiking trip return

Sept 20 & 21

JV volleyball tournament

Sept 25

HOWLS lunch

AP Art 30 session @ lunch in the art room

Sept 27

Grad meeting & activity

Sept 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NO SCHOOL)

ADDRESS:

Morinville Community High School

9506 - 100 ave Morinville, AB, Canada

T8R1P6

(757) 259-3600

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