BROTHER RICE JUNIOR HIGH
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Please be advised that Brother Rice Junior High has a video/electronic security system.
Thursday - Last Day of Classes for Students
Thursday will be the last day of classes for students. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm. Report cards will be distributed slightly before the students are dismissed. We ask that students begin to take home their belongings that are not required for class throughout the week.
Chromebooks will stay with the students until the end of their graduating year of high school.
We would like to take this opportuity to thank the school community for your support throughout this unusual year. Please take time to relax with family and friends. Have a safe and enjoyable Summer. We look forward to seeing everyone in the fall.
New Student Transportation Parent Portal
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District (NLESD) is introducing parents to its new Student Transportation Parent Portal. This Parent Portal is the best way to access and review your child’s transportation information online. A note is being sent home today, (June 9, 2021) with students explaining in detail how to access and create an account in the new portal. This portal will tell you if your child is eligible or not for transportation based on their civic address. If your child is eligible for transportation, the portal will also provide you with your child’s bus stop assignment and the pickup and drop off times in the morning and afternoon. Families will also be automatically signed up to receive email notifications about routing changes throughout the school year.
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District (NLESD) is introducing parents to its new Student Transportation Parent Portal. This Parent Portal is the best way to access and review your child’s transportation information online. A note is being sent home today, (June 9, 2021) with students explaining in detail how to access and create an account in the new portal. This portal will tell you if your child is eligible or not for transportation based on their civic address. If your child is eligible for transportation, the portal will also provide you with your child’s bus stop assignment and the pickup and drop off times in the morning and afternoon. Families will also be automatically signed up to receive email notifications about routing changes throughout the school year.
To help families access their transportation information more easily for next school year, the NLESD is recommending all families create an account upon receipt of the note today. This Parent Portal will remain open for account creation until June 25, 2021. It will then be temporarily deactivated until mid August 2021 while the District updates the system with any required bus route changes for the 2021- 22 school year.
Construction at Kingsgate Condominiums
Construction is currently ongoing at Kingsgate condominiums which is the adjacent property to Brother Rice Junior High. The construction will be ongoing for the remainder of the school year. We have asked students to refrain from going on their property due to ongoing safety concerns. Please speak with your children regarding this issue and remind them not to walk onto their property.
Public Health - Vaccine Memo
Please see the memo below regarding vaccines from our public health nurse.
Compressed Day - Advanced Outdoor COVID Protocols
Brother Rice will be moving to a compressed schedule to enhance outdoor COVID protocols. Please read the memo below for more information.
PL Days
School will be closed to students on Wednesday, May 12th and Friday May 21st due to teachers taking part in professional development.
Year End Message to Families
This memo below is intended to provide direction for families of Junior High School students relative to the final days of instruction in June of 2021.
Clothing Order
The Brother Rice Junior High School Clothing orderr website has been reopened! Our Class of 2021 (grade 9) items are available, along with lots of other awesome gear. Orders will be completed in an online format and the payment must be made online with a credit card. Due to the current Covid-19 climate, the school is unable to accept order forms and money. Orders will be fulfilled through Beresfords LTD. and must be placed before May 6 for items to be ready for distribution later that month. Please use the promo code BRSchoolPickup if you'd like to have your order shipped to the school to avoid the shipping fee. If you have any questions about payment or sizing, you can reach out to Beresfords LTD - info@beresfordltd.ca
https://www.unigear2u.com/brjh
Happy Shopping!
Chromebook Loan Agreement
We have received our shipment of District Chromebooks for those students who have passed in their agreements before the deadline. If you have not passed in your agreement and would like to receive a Chromebook, please complete the Chromebook loan agreement below and pass it into the office as soon as you can.
Welcome Back
We hope everyone had a relaxing holiday break. Monday, April 12th wil be Day 5 on our schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Suspension of Extra-Curricular Activities
Please review the District memo below regarding extracurricular activities.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent teacher interviews will take place virtually on Thursday, March 25th from 12:30pm - 6:00pm. You are now able to book your appointments by clicking the link below. If for any reason you need help with instructions, please select the "Help" button in the top right corner or contact the school. Students will be dismissed at 11:15 am on Thursday.
Welcome Back
In-class instruction will resume for students on Thursday, March 18th. There have been no changes to our schedule and our buses will run at their normally scheduled times. It will be Day 1 on the schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone return.
PL day and Provincial Holiday
Please note that all staff will be participating in a PL Day on Monday, March 8. There will be no classes for students.
Also, Monday March 15 is a holiday in all schools across the province. There will be no classes for students on that day as well.
Brother Rice Junior High School Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are available for purchase online on this year. The cost is $20.00. The deadline to order a yearbook is March 26th 2021.
Directions for placing your order:
Go to website: ybpay.lifetouch.ca
School: Brother Rice Junior High
Yearbook Code: 12200421
If you have any questions or concerns, you can email the teacher sponsors; Samantha Cadigan (samanthacadigan@nlesd.ca) or Jenna Luke (jennaluke@nlesd.ca).
Extra Curricular Activities Suspended
Given today’s Special Measures Order issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District is suspending, until further notice, all extra- curricular and co-curricular activities in Metro-area schools. This is effective immediately.
This is an unfortunate measure, but a prudent step being taken in the best interest of student health and public safety. The District continues to rely on medical advice from Public Health with respect to the operation of schools.
The latest Provincial Government Covid-19 update can be viewed here: Provincial Government Covid Update - Feb. 8.
We will provide updated information as it becomes available to the District.
Pink Shirt Day
As part of our Pink Shirt/Anti Bullying Day on February 24th, we are now offering an individualized Kindness shirt for BRJH Staff & Students that can be purchased online for just $10! The t-shirt design & sizing info can be viewed on the website below. All orders must be made online by February 3rd, and will be delivered to the school before Pink Shirt Day. Let's spread the importance of kindness by reppin' these sweet t-shirts! Please contact Ms. Cadigan or Ms. Luke if you have any questions. Please click the link below.
Delayed Opening - Jan 22nd
All schools in the metro St. John's area will have a 3 hour delayed opening this morning. Buses will begin their routes three hours after their initial start time.
Homework Club
Please see details below regarding BRJH homework club 2021.
Homework Club Poster online.pdfEarly Dismissal
Schools in the metro St. John’s area are open this morning, Thursday, Jan. 21. In anticipation of stormy weather, schools will close and bus runs will return students home this afternoon three (3) hours earlier than the regularly scheduled time
Bus Route Delay #3 (Jan 15th)
There is a delay for bus route #3. We anticipate the delay to be about 30 minutes.
Grade 9 Parent Meeting
Holy Heart will be hosting a parent meeting for all grade 9 parents at 6:30 pm on Monday Feb 8th. A link for the virtual event will be posted to the Holy Heart website in advance of the virtual session.
IB Program
A virtual meeting will be held on Monday, February 8th at 7:45pm for all parents/guardians of grade 9 students who are interested in Holy Heart's International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme for the 2021-2022 calendar year.
The link will be posted in advance on the Holy Heart Website.
Early Dismissal
Students will be dismissed at 12:30 on the last day of classes. Have a safe and happy holiday.
School Self-Screening Questionnaire (Revised)
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District has been advised that Public Health has revised its School Self-Screening Questionnaire for students and staff. It is available here: School Self-Screening Questionnaire (Revised).
The questionnaire outlines how people should respond if they note particular symptoms (the list of which has been rearranged slightly), or a combination of symptoms. Ultimately, the message is - if you are sick, stay home.
There are also some answers to frequently asked questions, but people will need to read the screening tool carefully.
Report Cards / P-T Interviews
On Friday, December 4th your child’s report card for Term 1 will be sent home. At that time, Powerschool will reopen to the public.
Parent/teacher interviews will be held virtually this year and are scheduled for Thursday, December 10th, from 12:30-6:00 pm. Students will have an early dismissal at 11:15 AM.
OPTIS (Online Parent Teacher Interviews Scheduler) will be used to book interview times as has been done in the past. To access OPTIS, please click on the weblink below.
OPTIS
http://www.parentinterviews.com/brother-rice If for any reason you need help with instructions, press the “Help” button in the top right corner. You will be able to book appointments beginning Friday, December 4th at 2:15 pm. The system will remain open until Wednesday, December 9th at 9:00 am. If you do not have an OPTIS account you can register beginning today.
A more detailed set of instructions regarding OPTIS can be found here.
Professional Learning Day
There will be no classes for students this Friday, Nov 27th due to a professional learning day for teachers.
Vaccines
The Public Health Program at Eastern Health is offering the flu vaccine in school to students in Grades 4 to 12. Flu vaccine consent forms are being sent home with students on Monday, Nov 2nd. These forms must be completed in full, signed by a parent or legal guardian and returned to school by Nov 6th to their homeroom teacher. Students who do not have their forms returned by Nov 6th will not be eligible for a free flu shot at school. Additional information is available at Eastern Health’s Flu webpage. The vaccines will be administered on November 23rd and 24th.
Kids Eat Smart Foundation NL
The Kids Eat Smart Foundation NL province wide Radiothon is on Wednesday, November 4. You can support our schools Breakfast Club by designating your gift. Donate online today at www.kidseatsmart.ca or phone 1.877.722.1996.
Coats for Kids Campaign
Starting on Monday, October 26th we will be accepting your donations of new/gently used winter coats and snow pants to the office to donate to VOCM coats for kids. Help keep somebody warm and cozy this winter. We will be accepting donations until November 6.
Google Resource for Families
A resource has been developed for families to help support and assist students in the Google environment. The 5-page hand-out is designed to provide parents and families with the information to understand the tools being used and how students can get the best results out of these interactive resources. For more information, please click the following link.
Clothing Order
The Brother Rice Junior High School Clothing order is now open! Our popular hoodies are available, along with lots of other awesome gear. This year, orders will be completed in an online format and the payment must be made online with a credit card. Due to the current Covid-19 climate, the school is unable to accept order forms and money. Orders will be fulfilled through Beresfords LTD. and must be placed before October 28 for items to be ready for distribution before the winter break on December 18. Please use the promo code BRSchoolPickup if you'd like to have your order shipped to the school to avoid the shipping fee. If you have any questions about payment or sizing, you can reach out to Beresfords LTD - info@beresfordltd.ca or to the teacher coordinator samanthacadigan@nlesd.ca
Please click button below for more more details. Happy Shopping!
Life-threatening Allergy information
In the event that a student has a life-threatening allergy, we are asking that parents/guardians provide the school with all necessary information as per the school protocol below:
The necessary forms and authorizations are below:
Welcome to BRJH!
Schedule for the First Day of School, Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Parent/Guardian Daily Checklist / School Opening Information
A supply list for 2020-2021 can be found here.
A Safe Return to School Re-entry plan can be found here.
Please click here for updates related to Covid-19.
August 27, 2020 school messenger update