MCHS Newsletter

We are excited for our upcoming student awards ceremony on November 4th, celebrating the hard work and achievements of our students. To make this event special, we are seeking sponsors who can help us recognize and reward our outstanding achievers. If you're interested in supporting our students and promoting your business, please contact us for more information on sponsorship opportunities!

See the poster below for more information.

The community dinner hosted at MCHS was a resounding success, bringing together families and friends for an evening of delicious food and heartfelt connections. Attendees enjoyed a wonderful meal while sharing stories and laughter, strengthening the bonds within our community. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed, making this event truly memorable!

A special thanks to our very own Marc Swerda and Sherry Wiley for preparing the food for this evening.

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

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

Krista Hooper, Intern Therapist, will be available to see clients for a maximum of $75 (free counseling is also available if needed). She brings considerable experience in working with addictions, complex family situations, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, depression, grief/loss, and anxiety. With a specialization in sports performance, she will work with individual clients ages 8 and up under supervision.

Krista has a warm and empathetic presence and is well-acquainted with the community. She will be seeing clients as an Intern from October to April and can support individuals both in person and online. The office is located in the NABI building in Campbell Park, and free counseling is being offered to those affected by the Jasper wildfires.

Attached are some PDF/PNG documents, and additional information can be found on the following website:

Transform Trauma - Accessible Counseling Community Initiative

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

If you're interested in going on our 2025-2026 school trip, ask Mr. King about it! See the poster below for more details.

“Join The Citadel Theatre in taking Grease on an Indigenous joyride with fashion that slays, humour that tickles your funny bone, and music that makes you groove! It's a rez makeover for the beloved characters, keeping the authenticity alive while adding a burst of cultural flair.”

Dates: October 17th - 27th, 2024

Link here for tickets

Join the University of Alberta on Saturday, October 18th, at 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Explore the vibrant and colourful Indigenous side of campus. Discover the history, art, and contributions that make North Campus a gem of Treaty 6.

Get your FREE tickets here!

Morinville Food Bank Food Drive BLOCK 3, DAY A from Oct 15th - Nov. 7th. The class with the most points will win Root Beer Floats!

PJ Day this Wednesday, Oct. 16th

PEP Rally this Thursday, Oct. 17th

GRADE 9's in SECTION M - GRADE 9's wear GREY shirts

GRADE 10's in SECTION C - GRADE 10's wear White shirts

GRADE 11's SECTION H - GRADE 11's wear Blue shirts

GRADE 12's SECTION S - GRADE 12's wear Orange shirts

Horizons Leadership Conference Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. The cost is $30 but SC will cover half the cost for 15 MCHS students to attend. First come first serve, see Mrs. Ricioppo for permission forms!

Thanks to the Student Council for making our hallways spooktacular for Halloween!

If you're looking to earn some extra money, scorekeeping for WCC is a fun and exciting way to do it! We need scorekeepers ASAP for this weekend's tournament. See Mrs. Willows or Mr. Beaudoin if you're interested in helping out.

Another fun and successful gathering at our MCHS Alumni Volleyball tournament. What a great time watching some fantastic volleyball and reconnecting with past student athletes who help to inspire our current Sr. and JV volleyball teams. Thanks to everyone who continues to make this event a truly memorable one. Happy Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to all of our athletes for their amazing performances at the 2024 Cross Country Zones! You all represented MCHS with such pride. We are so proud of you! Thank you Mrs. Cancian for all the work you put in to get our athletes ready and passed the finish line with remarkable success. Here are a list of rankings:

April Provost - 2nd

Avery Adams - 10th

Callie Edwards - 15th

Kamea Chauvet - 8th

Daileas Cuming - 4th

Amelia Barabi - 9th

Cater Gambler - 7th

Lana Hazelar - 5th

Abby Parsons - 7th

Tianna Paterson- 9th

Referee Zone 6 – Edmonton and Area Level 1 Clinic

• Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
• Location: Saville Sports Centre, Classroom # will be included in the registration confirmation email
• Registration Deadline: Monday, October 14, 2024
• Practical Dates: November 1st and 2nd. Other opportunities TBD
• Clinic Contacts: Roberto Gallardo development.zone6@volleyballalberta.ca
• Event Registration: Clinic Registration Portal for Referee Zone 6 – Edmonton and Area

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

L'activité aura lieu au Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes (au sous-sol du centre d'achats) au coût de $25 par personne et c'est gratuit pour les enfants de 5 ans et moins.

Le montant d'inscription inclut 2 parties de quilles et la location des chaussures.

Pour vous inscrire, vous n'avez qu'à aller sur le site web de la FSFA à www.lafsfa.ca

Vous trouverez en pièce jointe l'affiche concernant l'activité.

Chers élèves d'immersion français à MCHS, voici des détails concernant les camps de sélection sportif pour les Jeux de la Francophonie canadienne :

• 16 novembre (Calgary) : Ultimate frisbee, volleyball de plage et badminton
• 17 novembre (Edmonton) : Basketball, flag football et athlétisme

Pour plus d’informations, n’hésitez pas à consulter notre site web : Exprime ta francophonie

• 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 will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants – but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.

Gospel Reading Mark 10:17-22

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

https://youtu.be/hEFe0j2_er8

Jesus lays it out for the rich young man. Give it all away and follow me. But it's not about his money. It's about what's holding him back from being completely free to live the life Jesus has for him and with him. It's like swimming with your boots on. Lose those boots.

Our Thanksgiving liturgy was a beautiful celebration of gratitude and community, bringing us all together in reflection and appreciation. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to organizing this special event, with a special shout-out to Mrs. Sansano for her dedication and effort in making it a success. Your hard work and spirit truly enriched our gathering, reminding us of the blessings we share.

We'd also like to send a special thank you to our new Division Faith Lead, Lynn Zakreski. Thank you so much Lynn for sharing in this day with us and for your beautiful words.

After receiving ACSTA support, the Board is pleased to confirm that Catholic Education Sunday will take place on the third Sunday in October, with Catholic Education Week to follow. Catholic Education Sunday may also be celebrated at the evening Mass on the Saturday preceding the Sunday. Thus, this coming year’s date for the Morinville community is October 20 at 9:00AM at École Notre Dame.

Oct 14

Thanksgiving - No school

Oct 15

Parent council @ 6:30 pm in the library

Oct 16

Pyjama day

Oct 18-19

WCC Volleyball tournament

Pep rally

Oct 23

Parent-Teacher interviews 4:30 - 7:30

Oct 24

Parent-Teacher interviews 4:30 - 7:30

Oct 25

Grad Activity

Oct 30

HOWLS lunch

Gr 9 Outdoor Ed field trip

Oct 31

Halloween Activity - block 4

Nov 1

ATA Institute Dar - No school

Nov 4

Awards Night @ MCCC

Nov 8

Remembrance Day Ceremony @ MCCC

ADDRESS:

Morinville Community High School

9506 - 100 ave Morinville, AB, Canada

T8R1P6

(757) 259-3600

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