Season's Greetings, HMS Parents!The following is an update regarding events happening this week:Monday: • In the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to cheer on the Harkins Huskies as they challenge the Miramichi Timberwolves in a lively game of basketball in our gym.
In the event that a decision is made to delay the operation of buses, schools will open at the normal time. Bus routes may be delayed for a specified period to allow time for conditions to improve. The district reserves the right to cancel classes prior to the end of the delay period should road/weather conditions not improve.The complete Regulation 601 can be obtained at the District website : ASD-N RegulationsAttached below is a letter from Beth Stymiest, Superintendent, concerning weather closures.
a) I am a multiple of 3. I am an odd number. I am between 10 and 30. I am 2 more than a perfect square. What number am I? b) If I am even, not odd, what number could I be?All solutions must be submitted by noon time on Thursday, December 19.
Congratulations to the winner of the Problem of the Week #7, Ajay Prabaharan from 7B (click on the thumbnail, then click on view image details to see his solution). Ajay has won a $15 gift card for the movies. Thank you to all the students who participated in the Problem of the Week #7.
A fantastic Christmas basket to win! Only $2 a ticket and all proceeds go towards HMS's Purple Team, grade 6 immersion. Here is a list of items in the basket:Purple Team Christmas Basket- Items Within$20 gift card$20 gift card groceries$10 gift card for Tim HortonsCineplex great escape, movie and popcorn for twoCineplex gift card, $25Quality Street ChocolatesTwo bottles of age perfect cleansing lotionForty Christmas cards and envelopesFleece robePicture frameBucket and 1 Yankee tartSocks HatNotebookBracelets and nail strengthener Lip GlossNail polishNail polish removerBody white tea gift bas
The Purple Team will host a Christmas social this Thursday from 6-8:30pm. $5 at the door. Canteen available with pizza. Photobooth- $1 per photo. All school rules apply. Note: This is not a formal. Come and have fun and celebrate the holiday season!
$10 for a signed Peter Clark book! As part of the WISP (Writers in the School) program, we are pleased to have author Peter Clark with us again this year. He will make his presentations to students on Tuesday morning of next week in the Common Room, and will have books to sell, as well as be available for signing at lunchtime on that day. The schedule will look as follows (provided the day is still Day 5): Pd 1: Red 8sPd 2: Blue, plus 6E1 and 6LPd 3: Red 7s, plus 6E2Pd 4: Orange (7s and 8s) http://www.angelfire.com/nb/penniacbooks/
Harkins Annual Animal Shelter Campaign is starting this Tuesday December 3rd and running until December 13th. We are asking students, staff and parents to bring in dog/cat food, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, or donations.At lunch each day students will be selling secret candy cane tags for $1.
The Harkins Middle Home & School Association will be holding a "Twelve Days of Christmas" event starting next week. Students may buy tickets on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the chance to win prizes in the 12 school days leading up to the holiday break. There will be a draw for one boy and one girl winner each day. Prizes are awesome, so don't miss out! The first draw will take place on Thursday, December 5th. Tickets are $2 each and will be sold in the cafeteria at lunch. Thank you for your support!
