Extreme Hazardous Weather Schools will close when weather and road conditions in Hanover School Division are such that it is not advisable to transport students via school buses. If weather deteriorates after the school day has started, creating unsafe driving conditions that necessitate cancelling bus service for the return trip home, students will remain in school until other arrangements can be made. Buses will not be sent out early. Extreme Cold Weather Schools will be closed for cold weather reasons when… Read More
Your Child and the Middle Years Provincial Assessment As part of the Middle Years Assessment, schools will report to parents on the achievement levels of their Grade 7 and Grade 8 children in certain key competencies (important skills). Students’ performance will be compared to mid-grade provincial criteria in certain areas (competencies) of mathematics at Grade 7, and in reading and writing at Grade 8. In addition, at Grade 7 there will be a report on students’ involvement with their learning… Read More
RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit will be speaking to MMS Grade 8 Students on January 31 at 11:00 AM. Parents are welcome to join us for this important presentation. RCMP will present on the following topics: safety on various social media apps risky online behaviour and issues related to social media the consequences and emotional impact of using social media criminal aspect of social media online bullying and its consequences texting/messaging statistics Creating an online presence and its effect on… Read More
Hanover School Division will hold indoor recess when the wind chill factor reaches or exceeds -30 Celsius. Readings will be obtained from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca . Many of our students are coming to school without jackets, toques and/or mitts. Please ensure your child comes to school appropriately dressed for the weather. It’s important students get the opportunity to get outside when the weather permits. Thank you.
The Great Kindness Challenge is one week dedicated to creating a culture of kindness and compassion on campuses worldwide. Our school is proudly participating in this proactive and positive kindness initiative. January 28 – February 1, 2019 KINDNESS MATTERS! Many of our students will receive The Great Kindness Challenge checklist . Please encourage your child to complete as many acts of kindness as possible. We are also happy to invite YOU to participate using the new Family Edition checklist . Your family can complete the checklist anytime and… Read More
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! What better way to promote reading to our students and ‘I Love to Read Month’ than by supporting this important literary event. The Book Fair flyers (being sent home soon) provide a preview of only a FEW of the many books available to purchase. The flyer also contains a special Family Event Draw ballot that parents can deposit during our Family Event. You could win $50 in books – $25 for your… Read More
To stay positively engaged during lunch hour the following clubs are available as of December 3, 2018. Clubs run from 11:55 AM – 12:30 PM. Monday – Grade 7 Opportunity Club, Tech Ed Club (7s and 8s) Tuesday – Grade 6 Intramurals, Lunch Choir, Grade 5 Opportunity Club Wednesday – Grade 8 Opportunity Club, Grade 5 Intramurals, Cribbage Club,Tech Ed Club (7s and 8s) Thursday – Grade 6 Opportunity Club, Grade 7 Intramurals, Lunch Choir Friday – Crochet and Knitting Club, Friendship Club, Grade 8… Read More
Dear MMS Family Members, We as the Student Council, are delighted to inform you that we are starting the Community Christmas Food Drive! Community Christmas is a time where students can bring in items that can help the people in need in our community. The week is Dec 3rd – Dec 7th. Students can bring items that are still in their packages, and are non-perishable such as canned soup, granola bars, crackers, condiments (such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, etc.),… Read More
