MALAND MONITOR. Well, it seems that our recent holiday is poorly named, as there is very little

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1 MALAND MONITOR I love the Christmas Carol The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, as I really do love this time of year! I love the Christmas music, decorating the house with Christmas trees and lights and yes, I even really enjoy shopping! Naturally, I also very much enjoy the two-week vacation at home with my family, enjoying some down time with my own kids, where we get to relax and recuperate. However, in order to get to that point, we have to get through a very busy time indeed here at school. Though it is true that there are only 15 more school days in 2017, those 15 days are very busy ones indeed! We have three days of Drama performances - Rock of Ages begins Tuesday, December 5th. We also have the Band Christmas Concert December 14th. Well, it seems that our recent holiday is poorly named, as there is very little Basketball teams have now been selected and are gearing up for some early pre-christmas spring breaking out there games. right We have now, a Drama but field I am trip to sure see the it A is Christmas coming. Carol What on December is coming 20th, and we for sure though is a very have busy our annual few Showcase months talent as show we on head Friday, to December the end 22nd. of As the well, our Students Union has several activities planned for the month of December to help everyone get into the year. As of today, there holiday are spirit! only All 50 of this, instructional of course, is on top days of the left academic before workload exam that exists, week with the starts, so right now is the end of time the semester to start approaching setting so rapidly aside after even the Christmas 30 minutes holiday. In a fact, day there to are start reviewing and studying only 4 instructional for year days end after the exams. break before exams begin, so all total there are only 26 instructional days left in this semester! Therefore, in order to have a restful holiday, it would Midterm report card marks be really will smart for be students ready to for begin April doing some 17th, review at work which right now, point especially we for will those also be updating the most in English current or Social Graduation 30, who have the Part list A s as of well their Diploma so parents exams on of January Grads, 11th and 12th. Now is the time to begin planning and studying ladies and gentlemen, so that you can please be checking with your son or daughter to see if they are currently on enjoy some quality family time over the holiday. track with their marks, Finally, attendance, we have been fees meeting etc. with in the order Grade 12 s to to graduate. discuss Graduation requirements, and Right now, after a very will successful have met with all basketball of them before season, the Christmas we break. are We well are explaining underway to the group that in order to have their name on the grad list, there are some qualifications that have to with Badminton season, be met. followed Namely, students very in closely online courses by had the to start be more of than Rugby 50% finished and their Track course; and Field once we can all school see fees our have track to be paid, and or our have arrangements field! As made well, to be our paid; Band, students Art must not attendance issues; students must be registered in enough credits to graduate. Please and Drama students have much that they are preparing for with the Celebration take the time to talk to your Grade 12 student to make sure they are meeting all the requirements. the Winspear on April 13th, and if you want tickets of the Arts evening at please check with one Finally, of those I would students like to thank as all of they volunteer have coaches some that for we sale. had coaching for the Volleyball season, and for all of those about to help us for the Basketball DECEMBER season. As well, So, there are a lot of events 2017 would like coming to thank the up staff for supervisors the students who supported to participate those volunteer coaches! in, as It well is a realas a lot of other distractions that happen with the onset of Spring, so please do In this issue take the time to put your education at the top of the list and start preparing now for the end of the school year. Mr. Darren Caldwell IMPORTANT DATES APRIL 2 APRIL 3 APRIL 4 APRIL 20 MID-TERM BREAK CLASSES RESUME EARLY DISMISSAL PD DAY APRIL 2018 John Maland High School Principal s Message 1 Drama News 2 Learning Commons 3 SU News 4 Grad News 5 Band Concert 6 Showcase 6 Work Ex 7

2 Black Gold Regional Division No.18 offers comprehensive summer school programming. Whether you are a grade twelve student looking to upgrade a diploma course, a grade nine student eager to get a jump on a senior high class, or an elementary student wanting to improve reading or math skills we have the program for you. Black Gold Regional Regional Division No. 18 offers four unique summer school programs: Classroom Based Summer School Many core high school courses are taught in a half-day classroom setting at Leduc Composite High School in July. Two 5 credit Phys. Ed. 10 programs and a 3 credit Summer Mechanics course are also offered. Non-Attendance Based Summer School All 10 and 20 level high school core courses and CALM are offered in a self-directed modular format. Students have access to 80 hours of teacher tutorial assistance throughout the summer to support their learning. Elementary and Junior High Summer Programs Students currently in grades 3 to 8 can improve individual language arts and mathematical skills in our 25 hour classroom-based program. Numeracy and Literacy Camps Students currently in grades 1 and 2 can continue learning fundamental reading, writing, and mathematical skills in these 15 hour camps. For Registration Information, go to the following link: bgo.blackgold.ca/programs/summer-school/ JERSEY DAY APRIL 11th

3 JMHS LEARNING COMMONS Explore and learn in community 2ND SEMESTER GRADE 10 ENGLISH CLASSES PARTICIPATED IN THE LEARNING COMMONS ORIENTATION GAME ESCAPE THE LC! TEAMS WORKED TOGETHER TO SOLVE CLUES, OPEN LOCKS AND WIN A PRIZE! TTHE WINNING CLASSROOM FOR BOTH SEMESTERS WAS Ms. Harrish Block 1 ENGLISH 10-1 CONGRATULATIONS! JOIN THE HAVE YOUR SAY IN WHAT HAPPENS IN THE LEARNING COMMONS CONTACT MRS. MELNYK FOR INFORMATION SHARE YOUR IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS HELP CREATE DISPLAYS PLAN ACTIVITIES/BOOK CLUBS ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS AT LUNCHTIME

4 We are so proud of the JMHS Senior Basketball teams. Such major growth this year with very young but fierce players. Boys brought home Bronze from the Zone Championship in Edson and our girls captured Silver in the Zone final at home, losing in a nail biter game Both teams represented JMHS with excellent sportsmanship, talent and heart. Thank you to our wonderful coaches, Heather Ellen, Jennifer Sibbald, and Ron Hopkins for your time, dedication, knowledge and commitment this season!!

5 The Cosmetology Students are headed to Marvel College and Estelle Hair Academy Friday April 6th for a day of exploration and education in the two training schools for hair styling and aesthetics. Students will be gone for the day and need to bring lunch money or a bagged lunch. GRADE 9 OPEN HOUSE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS, WITH MANY FUTURE GRADE 10 S TOURING OUR SCHOOL

6 The Dodgeball tournament is in full swing! Keep up to date with the standings by checking out the SU bulletin board in the hallway by the science lab! BYOBanana DAY Was a great success! Students brought bananas which were transformed in to tasty banana splits! A hat day was held on Tuesday, March 20 so that the NAX 15's and Preps could wear their new league champion hats - Congratulations!

7 WHAT IS WORK EXPERIENCE? Work Experience is a program in which the school and the community combine resources in order to provide opportunities in meaningful work activities. Work Experience consists of three separate courses, Work Experience 15,25, 35, in which students may obtain three credits for completing an experience equivalent to 75 hours, to ten credits for completing an experience equivalent to 250 hours. This generally works out to 1 credit per 25 hours of work. The program may be a career exploratory program wherein the student may be given the opportunity to work at two or three occupations. On the other hand, a student may spend all of his or her time with one employer working at one occupation. The experience provides a basis, through observation and supervised participation, for an informed career choice. The module, Work Place Safety (HCS3000) must be completed before students will be given credit for their hours. OBJECTIVES OF THE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM The expectations for the Work Experience program are that the students will: Have an opportunity to participate in meaningful work; Gain an understanding of the importance of developing acceptable work habits, good grooming, and the need for self-discipline; Develop an understanding of positive attitudes for getting along with people; Learn about the organization of business and relationships of employee to employer, unions, and government; Explore career opportunities using materials from Counsellor s Office or the internet; and Receive assistance in making the transition from the school environment to the work environment. Mr. Couzens has been signing up Grade 11 and 12 students for Work Experience. Students who have taken home contracts to be signed by parents and employers are reminded to hand them in immediately so they can be registered in the course. 2017/2018 Yearbooks are available on your PowerSchool account as well they are $45 each. They will only be available until April 30th.

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