​ Winter Weather Ahead! Schools are not routinely closed due to snow or other inclement weather conditions. All schools in School District 43 (Coquitlam) will remain OPEN, if at all possible, during winter weather, including snowfall.   However, on occasion, a district-wide or partial-district closure is required due to extreme weather....

Minnekhada is going to the Movies Friday December 22nd. Registration opens this Thursday November 9th​. Go​ to https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/​​ to register! Please register by December 12th!

The deadline for orders is May 18th. ​​​Yearbooks are available on Schools Cash Online for $25. Login to your account and it should be available for order if you have not ordered one.  Yearbook Orders - School Cash Online​​

​Order your movie day ticket at https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/​ ​
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​ Minnekhada Yearbook orders are now available and will be done through Schools Cash Online. There is a link to the Cash Online website on this Minnekhada Website on the right-hand side. 
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Login in as per usual and the yearbook order form option will be there. ​

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​ Grade 8 Girls Volleyball – October 13 th , Wednesday Morning 8:15am   Grade 6 Volleyball – October 14 th , Thursday Morning 8:15am   Grade 7 Girls Volleyball – October 15 th , Friday Morning 8:15am   Grade 7 Boys Volleyball – October 18 th , Monday Morning 8:15am...

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Once again, we are hard at work creating our school yearbook. They are now available to purchase online for the low price of $25.00. Below are the instructions for how to purchase.

Go to the Lifetouch yearbook purchase website: https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/

Enter our following school code: 13847622 .Make sure it says Minnekhada...

Report card pick-up is for all students on Thursday, June 27th from 9-10:00am.  Please report to enrolling classrooms.  We are unable to mail documents so please arrange for pick up.  Report cards will be held in the office until July 5th when our office closes for then summer.​

Doors open at 11:00am with the event scheduled to start promptly at 11:30am.  Please deliver potluck items to the cafeteria prior to the event in marked containers.  Looking forward to seeing you all for the celebration!​

​Attached please find event information.

​ Dear Minnekhada Community,   As a part of our new school project, contractors will be working on the sidewalks for Laurier Avenue and Ulster Street over the next month.  SD43 staff will work with the contractors to ensure appropriate safety measures and access to the school will be put in...

​Please find attached an announcement regarding administrative change effective July 1, 2019.

Please find attached a notice publishing our district and school non-instructional days for the 2019-2020 school year.​

​The Province of British Columbia and the Ministry of Education today announced funding for a new elementary school in Coquitlam's Burke Mountain and three classroom additions for other School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) schools. Totaling $73.3 million, the announcement includes a new elementary school for the Sheffield-Partington area of North Coquitlam...

February 21, 2019
Dear Students, School Staff, and Parents,

As you have heard, there is a measles outbreak at three schools in Vancouver. Please note that this is a localized outbreak and that students who are attending schools not connected to the outbreak have not been exposed. There is no evidence of...

​ Mt. Seymour Information: We have issued a refund of $44.75, to all ski/snowboard club members, due to the lack of instructors for the Feb 1 st  session at Seymour.  You should see the refund on your statements from SD43.   Our final session is this Friday Feb 22.  It is...

We have had reports of wildlife sightings in the surrounding neighbourhood over the past few days.  Staff is reminding students to avoid trails when walking to and from school.  Please have conversations at home regarding safety, routes to school and walking in pairs or groups.​

​ Parents can apply for a school outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. To do so you must complete a "Cross Catchment Application." Placement is based on space availability.  Cross Catchment Process:   Information on the cross catchment process can be obtained from our website at  www.sd43.bc.ca . The district is...

​Our final three dates are:  January 25th, Feb. 1st & Feb. 22nd (this is the rescheduled Feb. 15th date)
Whistler pricing info correction:
Sunday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 9th
Lift, lesson & transportation - $200 ($100 per day)
Lift, lesson, transportation & rentals - $250 ($125 per day)
Lunch voucher...

​Grade 8 Parents/Guardians, In January we begin the process of transitioning our grade 8 student to secondary school. Based on the address we have on file for each student, most of our students are assigned to Terry Fox Secondary School. If a student is assigned to any other secondary school, according...

​Terry Fox is hosting a Grade 8 parent night on January 10th at 6:30 in the Terry Fox Theatre.  A tour will follow from 7:30-8pm.

For your calendars, here is a reminder of the dates for our remaining late start (9:20am) days:​
November 21st, January 23rd,  February 13th, April 17th and May 15th

Attached is a bulletin from School District #43 regarding inclement weather procedures.​

Everyone is welcome at our November 8th Remembrance Day assembly.  10:45am in the gym.​

​Please see attached flyer for information on a district career fair for the public.

Available for purchase now is a variety of Mustang wear.  From socks to shirts to hoodies, please visit your schoolcashonline account or pick up a paper copy order form from our school office.  Deadline for purchase is Friday, October 26th.​
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​The Horse Club is fundraising with Neufeld's Frozen Foods.  Order forms will be available for pick up in the library or front office.  

A reminder that October 3rd is a 9:20am start day as our Colaboration Day Schedule is in effect this day.  Teachers will be on site working together on Assistive Technology use in the classroom.​

​Students will be dismissed at 1:30pm on Thursday, October 11th for our Three Way Conference event.  We are looking forward to connecting students, teachers and parents on this evening.   A notice home is upcoming.

​Minnekhada is a proud supporter of the Terry Fox Foundation.  This year we have a fundraising goal of $1000 .  Students and families are encouraged to bring donations to their classroom teacher or our school office.  Go Minnekhada!  We will celebrate Terry's legacy as a school and community at our Perseverance...

​Students will attend for 30 minute attendance sessions only.  All students please report to the gym at the times noted below by grade.    Supply kits will be available for students who pre-ordered. 
Grade 6 - 9am
Grade 7 - 10am
Grade 8 - 11am

​Minnekhada welcomes the community to the official opening of our Lacrosse Box an d Sports Courts on Thursday, June 14th at 11am.  

​You're Invited! Attend the celebration of the re-opening of the Lacrosse box on the grounds of Minnekhada Middle School as part of the major new school construction project.

When:   11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018

Where: Minnekhada Middle School
                   1390 Laurier Avenue (Lacrosse Box)
                   Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 2B8

Parking:...

Please follow the link to the right under Quick Links to be directed to the ​School Start online order page. We will also have hard copies of the lists available in the office if you prefer to purchase supplies yourself.

Yearbook orders are due to the office by June 1st.  Orders can be placed on-lin at www.schoolcashonline.com or in the Library with Ms. Sinclair.  Hard copies of order forms are available from Ms. Sinclair as well.​

We will be having a parent meeting for Horse Club participants on Thursday, May 24th at 6:30 in the library.  All participants must attend.​

​Our annual Three-Way Conference event is being held on February 22nd.  Students are bringing home information notices and sign-up forms due back to school on Friday, Febuary 16th.  An early dismissal is scheduled for 11:55am (lunch) on conference day.    We're looking forward to seeing students and parents here to celebrate...

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School DIstrict #43 will host a free parent information session on social media awareness and youth on February 8th at Heritage Woods Secondary.  Please see the attached flyer.

​Order Deadlines November 24th, Item Delivery December 5th @ 3 pm

​ A  fun-filled evening of physical activity! Please see attachment for more information.

​You can also find these notes in the Newsletter and Parent Info section of this website.

​Collaborative Parent Information Session

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Please read the attached letter to parents and guardians from the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall, regarding talking to youth about substance use.

​Information for Grade 8 Parents and Students for transitioning into Grade 9

​Please see attached documents for information about the Homework Support Program.

​Please see the attached invitation for our Parent Community to attend an information session about BC's Refreshed Curriculum. The session will take place on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30 pm in the Library.

​This course is running on the ProD November 14th from 8:30 - 3:30 pm

​Please read attachment for more information!

​Please see the attached file for details about the 3 fundraisers for this years Horse Camp.

​​ Horseclub information (1).docx ​Parents interested in learning about our Horse Club are invited to attend an information meeting this Wednesday, September 21st at 7pm in our school library.

​This letter was sent home with students on September 9th, 2016.

​As many of you have heard the government has added Vapour Products to the Tabacco control act. Please read the attachement from our Superintendent, Patricia Gartland. We will be updating our schools Code of Conduct to reflect the new act.

Click on the Community Programs button above!

Although awaiting ministry approval - plans are underway for a new Minnekhada. Follow the link to add input on community learning centre space: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MinnekhadaNLC

The next set of lessons are listed below: April 3, April 10 and April 24. In May we ride on May 1 and May 15. All lessons start at noon. See you there.

We ride February 14 and the 28th. See you there.

The horse club is selling tickets to the March 4th game against the Victoria Royals.   Tickets cost 15.00 or 4 for 50.00.   All proceeds to go the horse club.   Thanks for your cooperation.

We ride on January 10th, 24th and 31 at 1 pm. Remember to dress warmly as it can get very cold. See you there.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Next Lesson is Sunday October 18 at 10 am.  See you at the Capriole Stables.

Further lessons will be determined and posted dates after the first lesson. Thanks  

Riding lessons are scheduled for this Sunday at Capriole Academy.  Please have forms filled out, proof of membership in the BC Council of Horses and fees for the lesson.  Each lesson is 35.00.  Minnekhada will issue one check.   See you at Capriole Academy, 500 Laurie Avenue Port Coquitlam. Thanks for your...

Show Thursday, June 18th 7pm. Tickets at the door - $2 students / $5 adults!

On Thursday April 23rd, we will hold our annual grade 5 open house. The school will be open between 6:30-8. During this time students will be given a 'Minnekhada Passport' and encouraged to look around the school with the help of some of our leadership students. Parents are invited to attend...

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At 10:43 we were asked to move into a Code Red Lockdown by the RCMP. We followed protocol. Locked doors and made sure students were safe (and accounted for) in their classrooms. At approximately 11:25 we were contacted by the RCMP and were told we were to lift the lockdown. I...

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The Colour Guard will make an entrance; the Senior Band and the Mustang Choir will perform; and we have a guest speaker.

Senior Band and Mustang Choir will perform.  There will be a guest speaker.  The Colour Guard will be making their entrance. 

Gift Card Fundraising orders are due Tuesday, October 28th. If anyone needs a copy of the orange order forms, there are some available at the school office for pickup. Orders will be filled within two weeks' time.

Just a reminder there is no Open House Thursday, October 16th. The event has been changed to a two day parent-teacher interview opportunity scheduled for November 5th and 6th. See the October 10 ENews under publications for more info.

School Pictures will be thursday Oct 2nd.

During the teacher job action, please contact principal, Darren Macmillan at dmacmillan@sd43.bc.ca for information regarding school start-up or registration.   Our office phones will be answered when possible - 604-942-0261   ...

If you are new to the community, we would love to have you at Minnekhada. Registration forms will be available at the office starting on Wednesday, August 27th at 9am.

Has your child lost / forgot something at school? We have cleaned lockers out to make sure we did not have food going bad or attracting small critters. We have collected items left in lockers and secured those items in bags (labelled with names and/or locker numbers) in the office. We...

Grade 8 Camp refund cheques will be available for pick up at the same time as the yearbooks: Thursday, June 26th from 10:00-11:30 at the lacrosse box on Ulster or at the grade 8 leaving ceremony at Leigh Square on Friday, June 27th from 10-12.

A Grade 8 Leaving Celebration is being planned by parents. It is scheduled to take place at Leigh Square on Friday, June 27th from 10-12. Information has been emailed to grade 8 parents (but we may not have all grade 8 parents email) Contact: minnekhadagraduation@gmail.com or anapaz@telus.net for more information.

Yearbooks are scheduled to be delivered to the school on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. We are making arrangements to have them delivered to a site that is not behind picket lines. I plan to be available to give out yearbooks (to those that have purchased them) on Thursday, June...

From Mr. Macmillan: I have told the students that we are aware of the student walk-out being discussed for Wednesday, June 5th. The information I have provided is as follows: 1. It is a regular school day, and we are expecting kids to be in class 2. If students are considering...

From Tom Grant: Dear parent, As you may know, a student walkout being promoted by students for the morning of Wednesday, June 4, has received a significant amount of media attention. Coquitlam schools will be in session and it is our expectation that students will be in class. We fully respect...

From Tom Grant: Dear parent, As you may know, a student walkout being promoted by students for the morning of Wednesday, June 4, has received a significant amount of media attention. Coquitlam schools will be in session and it is our expectation that students will be in class. We fully respect...

Here are some dates for Horse Club riding lessons: Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, March 6, April 3, May 1. Lessons start at 3:30pm and take place at Krystal Creek Riding (Pitt Meadows). Students need to be picked up at 5:30pm.

The grade 8 teachers want to plan a year end culminating activity! Please complete the survey by clicking here, and attend the Camp Meeting on Tuesday, October 1st 7pm for all grade 8 parents.

The grade 8 teachers want to plan a year end culminating activity! Please complete the survey by clicking here, and attend the Camp Meeting on Tuesday, October 1st 7pm for all grade 8 parents.

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Any grade 6/7 leadership students interested in helping out with the grade 8 leaving ceremony must attend an important meeting in block 7 today in the sewing room.

The following students must see Miss. Bell today at nutrition break: Dade Motz, Moon Young Yun, Liam Higgs, Jeric Patricio, Michala Desrosiers, Mariah Symchych and Daniel Shypilov.

Freezie sale today at lunch in the foods room! Only $1.

When cleaning out your lockers, think of students less fortunate than yourself. Before throwing away any of your school supplies, STOP and give them to your teacher. Heather will come around and collect the items from your teachers on Wed the 26th.

Parents - Please take a few minutes to complete the following online survey to assist us in bringing more of the After School Programs you sons and daughters like to Minnekhada.  Thank you for taking the time to support Minnekhada's After School Programs.   Parent survey: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/sd43-cs-spring-2013-m-parents/

Sign up for a chance to win Chapter gift cards, and Samsung Galaxy tablets. See Ms Sinclair in the library for more information.

Today at lunch!

All grade 8's must submit a baby photo for the grade 8 leaving ceremony ASAP. You can email the photo to Miss. Bell or give her a hard copy.

Today at lunch!  

Today - Kids Kitchen, Drama Club and the last day for Red Cross Babysitters.  Drama Club does their year end performance today - all welcome.

Don't forget to dress up for our last theme day of the year!

One of the winning dance prizes has not been claimed yet!! The number is written on the white board outside of the office. 

The next three fridays in June will be freezie fridays! Leadership students will be selling freezies for a dollar in the foods room at lunch. Enjoy a tasty treat!

Wednesday will be the last theme day for the year...and it is twin day! Last chance to participate!

Students signed up to help out with the Spring Dance...must attend a meeting today at lunch in the sewing room

This meeting will be on Wednesday May 29 at nut break!

Year books orders due June 7.  There will be no extensions!

The Deluxe Homework Club and School's Out are both on for this afternoon.  See you there.

Spring Dance will be held this Thursday May 30th.  Students are asked to bring a toonie or a non-perishable food item for the food bank.  Leadership students wanting to help, please attend an important meeting at lunch today in the sewing room.

7 aside tourney today. First game at 3:20 last one at 5:00 12 aside tomorrow. First game no earlier than 3:20 Both games at Scott creek.

Bake Sale today at lunch in front of the library...all proceeds to charity! Come out and show your support!

There will be a bake sale for charity on Wednesday May 22nd at lunch!

The Deluxe Homework Club will be on today - however homework support will be limited you are still welcome to use the room for homework.  School's Out will be on today.

Students interested in helping with the bake sale and freezie sale coming up...please attend an important meeting Tuesday at lunch in the sewing room.

Only 20.00 buy you a great keepsake.  

The BC election will be taking place at Minnekhada on Tuesday. Set up will be taking place Monday at some time. Expect the gym to be closed Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday for the event.

3:20 - Minnekhada vs. Banting
4:20  - Minnekhada vs. Scott Creek Practice tomorrow morning at 7:30 Get ready to leave the school by 2:45

Leadership students wanting to help with the last fundraising efforts of the year please attend an important meeting at lunch Tuesday in the sewing room.

Check for Rides for that day.

On today Guitar Plus and Cheer.

Any Leadership students that want to help out with the POCO Youth Carnival tomorrow at Minnekhada...please attend an important meeting today at nutrition break.

Please get your forms in for the year book.  Only 20.00 buys a great book.  Colored photos and pages to write messages.  Don't miss out.  Forms are due by June 7th.

Kids Kitchen will be cancelled today and there will be a make-up session in June. Bike Garage, Drama Club and Roller Hockey are all on today.  Tbe Babysitters program begins in two weeks.  Mr. Brown-John for details.

Any leadership students able to help with marshalling and concession at the track meet tomorrow please attend an important meeting at nutrition break today in the sewing room.

Would the following students please see Miss. Bell today at Nutrition Break: Kelsey Towers, Kendra Torjusson, Dakotah Hoffer, Jasmine Grewal, Joanne Oh, and Madison Lever.

The next theme day is Wednesday May 1st...and the theme is 80's! So break out all of your flourescent attire!

Bricks 4 Kidz is cancelled today - the Instructor is ill.  We will add a make-up session in June.  Kids Kitchen is on today.  Questions: please see Mr. Brown-John. 

Any grade 7 and 8 leadership students interested in helping out with the track meet being held at Minnekhada on Wednesday, please attend an important meeting today at lunch in the sewing room. 20 Volunteers are needed for set up and concession.

Minnekhada won two games and tied one.  An excellent start to the season.  The next game will be next thursday .  Team practice Monday. 

Sadly the Soccer program has been cancelled due to low registration.  Roller Hockey is definately on.  Mr. Brown-John for details.

Between 8am and 8:30 the Beginner Band will hold their regular practise, but also these students will be in a hallway peforming: Tracey Ng, Kaitlyn Sum and Chantal Wok.  At Nutrition Break these performers will be found making music in our hallways:  Mariah Symchych, Cassie Staad, Justine Kessler, Tracey Ng, Kaitlyn...

Practice is cancelled today due to the grade 5 open house.

If you volunteered for either one of these events, please attend an important meeting Thursday at lunch in the sewing room

Kids Kitchen, Bike Garage, Roller Hockey and the Drama Club are happening today.  There is still time to join - please see Mr. Brown-John for more information.

If you have signed up for Soccer on Fridays after school please see Mr. Brown-John for a short meeting at Nutrition Break in the Art Room.

Bricks 4 Kidz and Pop Art are both on this afternoon.  Up tomorrow: the Deluxe Homework Club and School's Out.  There is still space in all programs so come and join us.  Mr. Brown-John for details.

Boys rugby tourney is this Thursday. Practices will be on Monday afternoon and Wednesday and Thursday mornings. A possible practice Tuesday could occur if enough interest. Girls first tourney will be on Tuesday of next week. We need drivers to Scott Creek for both events

Cheer and Guitar Plus are on after school today.  Still time to join.  See Mr. Brown-John.

At Nutrition Break today....for all grade 6-8 girls volleyball players!

Kid's Kitchen, Bike Garage, Drama Club and Roller Hockey are all on today.  Tomorrow Cheer and Guitar Plus are up.  There is still time to join any program.  Mr. Brown-John for details.

Any grade 6-8 girls volleyball players interested in playing Spring League Volleyball please attend a brief meeting at Nutrition break Thursday in the sewing room. 

The Deluxe Homework Club and the School's Out program are on again.  Come on by and check them out - in the Hub.  Bike Garage is on tomorrow - remember to bring your bikes!  Questions: see Mr. Brown-John.

The Bricks 4 Kidz Stop Motion Animation will be in Room 16 - the Hub and the Pop Art program wil be in the Art Room begin today.  There is still spaces so please come by if you have not registered but would like to get involved.  Questions: to Mr. Brown-John...

Please bring you completed registration forms for After School Programs to the office.  Thank you.  Questions please see Mr. Brown-John.

Reminder the Cheerleaders Program is on this afternoon in the Mat Room.  Also please get your registration forms in to the office - all programs will take place next beginning next week.  Questions to Mr. Brown-John

Thursday at lunch in the sewing room! All must attend!

Next week, all term 1 and 2 exploration photoshop files and videos will be deleted from these folders to make space. If you want to keep any of your files, email them or put them on a USB flash drive this week.

Come in and work on your sewing projects today at lunch!

Grade 8 team today and Friday at lunch.  Grade 6/7 Thursday at lunch.

Meeting today at lunch in the sewing room!

Musicians who would like to play their instruments as a solo performer in the school hallways on Music Monday are asked to let Mrs. Olsen know of their plan.  Minnekhada would like to have many corners of the school with performers before school (8am to 8:25am) and at Nutrition Break.  In...

Any grade 6-8 girls interested in working on their basketball skills in the off season must attend an important meeting at lunch Friday in the Sewing room.  Important information will be given out...please bring your lunch and arrive on time!

The 30 hour Famine will take place next Friday April 12th. Any grade 7 and 8 students wishing to participate must attend an important meeting at lunch today in the sewing room.

Washed jerseys still need to be returned to Miss. Bell!! Get them in ASAP!

Students wanting to help out with the Wellness Conference tomorrow please attend an important meeting at lunch today in the sewing room

Our special day is almost here! Students, don't forget to wear comfortable clothes so that you will be able to participate in all activities! Thank you!

The Drama Club is meeting this afternoon and they will be offering two short performances to end their current program.  Drama will begin again after the break (April 17).

Those students willing to help with Wellness Day on Wednesday please attend an important meeting after school today in the sewing room!

Would all grade 8 girls volleyball players please attend an important meeting in the sewing room today at nutrition break!!

Any students wanting to help out with the Wellness Day next week please attend an important meeting after school today in the sewing room!! The more the merrier!

Congratulations to the grade 8 girls basketball team for a great run in the regular season and districts! Unfortunately we were unable to move past Maple Creek yesterday but the girls put forth an amazing effort!! Clean jerseys need to be returned to Miss. Bell before we can have a wind...

Grade 7 Boys BB will have a practice wed from 3 - 4:30 &Thursday 12 - 12:30. Attendance is mandatory as we have to get our rosters for next weeks district champs finalized.

Meet Ray Zahab, a world class long distance runner!  Books will be for sale.  Have your favorite author sign them!  See you March 13.

The band leaves at 8:45am and will return by noon. 

Forms are outsisde Ms. Hightower's room -27, first running practice Wed. March 6 afterschool. To join us you must have returned permission forms by then but not the registration forms.

Any students interested in participating in the hyde creek triathlon at the end of April either individually or as a team come to an info. meeting wed. Feb. 27 at lunch in Ms. Hightower's  room 27.

Last chance to purchase a Valentinegram will be today at Nutrition Break...in the sewing room.

Valentinegrams go on sale today at lunch! For just $1, you will get a valentine card and a bag of goodies!

Minnekhada raised 47,500 pennies or $475 for the Pennies for Change initiative! Congratulations! Also a big kudos to the We Day students that tirelessly counted them all!

All girls playing in the basketball game after school must attend an important meeting in the sewing room at lunch today.

Important meeting in the sewing room at lunch today. All members must attend!

Just a reminder to all grade 8 girls or boys wanting to play football for Terry Fox Secondary next year, please come to an important meeting at 12:15 pm Friday in the Multipurpose room with coach Lehman.

Important meeting for all grade 8 girls basketball players at lunch today in Mr. Welch's room. If you are playing in the game after school, you must attend!!

Still space in today's soccer program after school.  Join the fun with awesome Alex.  Any questions about After School Programs please see Mr. Brown-John.

If you ordered a pink shirt in December...they have arrived! Please see Miss. Bell in the sewing room for pick up!

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Heather's girl Posse group scheduled for Thursday will be cancelled and rescheduled for Friday Jan 25th Period 7

If you have any USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT and/or SPORTS CLOTHING that is in good condition. Please bring it to the "R" room before March 1st so we can pass it on to KID SPORT for their annual Spring sale. Ask friends, neighbors, relatives and friends from work. Help Kid Sport help...

Please come and check the lost and found, on the table in the front hall. All items left on Friday January 25th will be taken to SHARE.

SFU's Science Alive in the Art Room and Cheerleading in the Multi - Purpose Room - both at 3:15  Still spaces available in Science Alive.  Questions: see Mr. Brown-John.

Today's programs are the Red Cross Babysitters meeting in the Corral -Room 15 3:00 - 5:00pm and the Drama Club will begin today in th eDrama Room 3:00 - 4:30.  If you are interested in the Drama program please come in at 3pm and see what it is all about -...

Game: March 9 at 7 pm.  See them play against Victoria.  Tickets are 15.00 each. For more information see Ms Sinclair in the library.

Sale starts at nutbreak, infront of the library.  Please support the horse club.  Thanks

Could teachers ask students to stop by and check the Lost and Found. Any articles remaining on Friday will be taken to Share in the PM

Important meeting for all leadership students Friday at lunch in the drama room! All must attend!

Important meeting today at lunch in the sewing room. If you are playing grade 7 or 8 girls basketball this season you MUST be there!!

The district decision to close needs to occur by 6:30 a.m. so that families can plan and make alternate arrangements should schools be closed. While the District tries to make the best decision with the information we have the weather changes quickly for the worse or for the better. Schools are...

The district decision to close needs to occur by 6:30 a.m. so that families can plan and make alternate arrangements should schools be closed. While the District tries to make the best decision with the information we have the weather changes quickly for the worse or for the better. Schools are...

If you would like to purchase a Pink "Love is louder than Bullying" t-shirt in support of anti-bullying day, they will be on sale friday at lunch outside the library. If you're interested to know what they look like...see Miss. Bell

There is a sign-up for grade 7 boys BB on Thursday at noon in the gym. Please Bring your strip as we will be scrimmageing after we have a brief meeting.

Please see the attachment for the latest information.  Thanks

The gym will be closed for setup from 7:45am to 3pm.  The concert will last about 45 minutes.

Breakfast will continue to be open Monday-Friday 7:15-8:20 am Lunch club will continue to be open Monday-Friday 11:55 am- 12:15 pm

A BAG WITH WE CARE WRITTEN ON IT, A TOWEL AND SWIM GEAR WERE LEFT IN THE ART ROOM AT THE END OF FRIDAY'S SCIENCE ALIVE PROGRAM.  A SCIENCE/LIGHT PROJECT WAS ALSO LEFT AFTER THE PROGRAM.  PLEASE SEE MR. BROWN JOHN TO PICK THESE UP.

Time:  In the morning before classes start, at nut break, at lunch and after school.  See you there.  

Starting Monday November 26th the Luch Club in the cafe will be open from 11:55 am - 12:15 pm only but will remain open for breakfast from 7:15 am-8:20 am. Then starting January 7th, the lunch program only   will move out to the HUB permanently

Do you need Christmas gifts?  Why not check out the Scholastic Book fair.  The book fair will be on  from Friday November 23 through to Wednesday November 28th from 8 am until 4 pm.  See you at teh bookfair!

Senior Band and Mustang Choir members are reminded to wear their black pants and black socks & shoes for that concert.  Have your music and instruments at the school.

We are continuing our battery recycle program this year. Bring any and all household batteries to room 21 so we can recycle them properly. The acid inside batteries is toxic to our earth, and should never be thrown in the garbage.

Come to Ms. Hightower's room, 27, today at lunch for our wind up...don't forget your twoonie.

Please come to an important meeting in Ms. Hightower's room -27 at lunch Wed. to discuss our wind up.

If you ordered online (group number 3020), you can order your magazine subscriptions at any time during the year, and not just at campaign time.

Congratulations to all the runners who braved the downpour and participated in districts on Thursday despite the weather. Everyone did extremely well with many personal bests. Cassandra G placed 2nd out of all gd. 7 girls. Special thanks to our volunteers: Mrs. Towers, Mrs. Niemec, Quinton Niemec and Mr. N. for...

District meet today at Mundy Park! Please ask your teacher to be dismissed by 2:45. We will meet in the cafeteria to assign rides.

Cross country shirts are in. Pick them up from Mr. N in room 28. Last practice tomorrow after school then districts thurs. Remember to ask your teacher to at 2:45.

congratulations cross country on another great meet -we had good finishes by all runners! Please come to an important meeting at lunch today -Friday in room 27 to get info. on Districts next week.

Please ask your teachers if you can leave 5-10 mins. early from school to get ready for our meet at Maple Creek. We will meet you and drivers in the cafeteria. Thanks Ms. Hightower and Mr. Nishimura

x-country practice wed. afterschool. Next meet is this thurs. -be sure to ask about rides.

Anyone wishing to submit an entry for the dedication book needs to give their written entry to Ms. Shong in room 3 at lunch time. Your submission may be from more than one person, and or family. Please proof-read your entry!

All the x-country athletes had great finishes at our first meet! Cassandra G. placed 1st for gd. 7 girls -come to Ms. Hightower's for your ribbon. As well, many of our runners placed in the top 10 and 15 for their category, which was exceptional given the large number of runners!...

Congrats to girls for a great start to the season on Tuesday night at Kway. Between the two teams the girls won 5 of their 8 games. Next practice is on Friday morning at 7.45. Thanks to Ms. Shong for coming out to help. Way to go girls!

There will be a grade 6 volleyball practice today at 12 sharp. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring your permission forms tool. See you there!

Hello everyone: the leadership group is holding a bake sale at lunch on Wednesday September 26th. The cost of each cupcake is $.50 and all proceeds to the Terry Fox Foundation. Please encourage your students to support this cause. Thanks Heather

Big thanks to Kate, Reggie, Kiara, Mr. & Mrs. Nishimura and Nathan Nishimura for supporting the Terry Fox Run by running the start/finish water table and bring Marty to the run. Congratulations to the many Minnekhada students, families and teachers who participated, well done!

School Pictures will be happening on Wednesday Sept. 19th. Please refer to the attached file for a reference guide as to what to wear, etc. You can also find the guide under publications.

Grade 7 girls who are interested in joining the volleyball team this year there is a meeting in Mr. Welch's room (34) at nut break on Thursday Sept 13.

Ant student interested in joining the Mustangs Swim Team, please come to Mr Van's room for more information. He will be having a meeting on Tuesday Sept 11, in room 35 at the beginning of lunch to give out permission forms and answer an questions you may have. If you are...

Thursday, September 20th from 6:30-7:30 will be our Meet the Teacher Night. All parents are invited to come and see your child's class and meet the teachers working with your children on a daily basis. Please note this will be drop in only - no formal meeting will be held in...

On Tuesday, Sept. 4th school will be starting for the new year. The first day of school is a short one – less than 1 hour! Students will gather in the gym at the times listed below. In the gym they will be welcomed, receive some information for home and hear...

On Tuesday, Sept. 4th school will be starting for the new year. The first day of school is a short one – less than 1 hour! Students will gather in the gym at the times listed below. In the gym they will be welcomed, receive some information for home and hear...

Your school library account will follow you.  Do the right thing and return your library books.

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We will not be ordering any extras.  If you want one, please get your order in by noon!

The library would like all books returned.  Do the right thing and return your books.  Thanks for your cooperation.

Musicians: bring your instruments & uniforms; choir bring uniforms and a small flashlight.

All students who wrote the Gauss math test need to return their result forms to Mrs. Angst's room as soon as possible.

20.00 is a great price for one the best year books in the district.  Order deadline is May 31.  Don't miss out!

Please submit school year book photos no later than Friday, May 17th.  Please turn them in on cd.  If you need help, please see Mr. Weibe.

Loaded with lots of color snap shots.  Order yours before its too late.  Yearbooks are a great way look back on the memories you created.  Deadline for orders is June 1.

Please bring in your rinsed bottles to Room 23. We will collect the bottles to support the Hair Razing event. All proceeds go to the Terry Fox Foundation!  Thanks ! ~Ms Jackson's class

We are writing the test at 9 am on Wednesday May 16th. Due to a shipping glitch, we still have spaces available to write. I am opening the contest to all grades now - any grades 6, 7, or 8's who would like to participate, please see Mrs. Angst in room...

Minnekhada’s Hair Razing Event
As we all know, Cancer affects most people, whether it is personally or a friend or family member. Some of our students and teachers are dealing with the effects of cancer this year; some have dealt with it in the past. So our staff got together and decided...

Teachers, at the informal concert, you may stay for the full performance, or only part of it, depending on your schedule.  Two of our feeder schools will also be attending. 

Attention grades 7 and 8 students: Are you interested in challenging yourself to write an internationally recognized math contest? If so, see Mrs. Angst in room 3 to register by Thursday. First come, first served - spaces are limited!

There will be a horse club meeting at lunch this Friday, March 20th.  All members must attend.  Bring your lunch.  Thanks

don't forget to add 90 minutes from our extra practise last week in blocks 6 & 7 to your practise minutes for February!

Musicians will need their instruments, black pants and music... choir members need sunglasses!

Any grade 6 student that need some help in math, come down to room 27 on Thursday and Friday at lunch for help from grade 7 students. Happy RAC week!!

Bring your lunch.  See you there. Thanks

Mrs. Nishimura's class will be selling Valentine Candygrams starting Monday February 6.  They will be on sale in front of the office for$1.00 each.  Send a candygram to a friend on Valentine's Day!!  All proceeds go to Make Change for Africa.

A big thank you to all those that came out to support the Bake Sale!! We raised $300 for the Dididaht First Nation! Way to go!

Bake Sale at lunch today to support the Dididaht First Nation! All items are $1! There will also be a cake draw for 50 cents!

Horse club meeting on Wednesday Feb 1 at lunch in the library. All member must attend.  Bring your lunch.

Those students who signed up for Battle of the books, the school games start on Monday Jan 16.  Bring your lunch to the library and let the games begin!

The Spelling Bee is coming. Wednesday January 18 at 2:00 for the grade 6/7 finals! Contestants prepare!

There will be a meeting for all Zen assembly leaders today (Monday) at 12 in Ms. Royle's room. All must attend, as we will be dividing up jobs. Thanks.

Putting old batteries in the garbage creates a hazardous waste. Bring you old batteries to Mr. Wiebes room 21 so we can recycle them properly. Some of elements of the batteries can actually be remanufactured to make medicine, so we are going to pass them on to a company who does...

As was reported yesterday, one of our students received injury from the volleyball pole yesterday. We are happy to report he is fine (except for a couple stitches and a bump). Thanks to everyone for their concern. Remember - be careful when you are moving the poles - but also that...

Congrats to the following classes who got all 10 questions right on Friday's Zen activity: Mr. Van's,  Ms. Royle's, Ms. Angst's, Miss Bell's, Ms. Allan's and Mr. Lore's. Your prizes will arrive tomorrow! Again, congratulations!

Registration closes September 30th. See Mrs. Angst if interested.

On Saturday October 29th, the SFU physics department is hosting Science SPOOKTACULAR - demo shows and science activities for families with children in grades K-6.

Sign-up will end Monday!!

For students interested in participating in the Hyde Creek Triathlon on April 30 I have info. on training sessions which will be run out of Hyde Creek. If you are interested come see Ms. Hightower in room 27. This is only for the training sessions not about participating in the triathlon....

Students were given an information package for parent on Friday.  Parents are asked to review the Immunization material and return the completed Vaccination forms to the office as soon as possible. Thank you 

Anyone interested in participating on the Minnekhada Swim Team, Please come to Mr Vanstaalduinen's room ASAP to signup. Practices start Wed Sept 14th, at 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm.

Any Band members from last year willing and interested to help the Beginners get started this year, please see Ms. Lee in Room 1.  Thanks!

Any student who might be interested in a horse club, please see Ms Sinclair in the library.  There will be some new activites this year. 

Finalized class placements will be communicated by Friday morning. Some adjustments to teams will need to be made Wednesday and Thursday due to class size and composition issues, new students coming into the school, students leaving and our desire to make sure all classes are balanced.

There is a very cool and exciting opportunity in our community that some of you may be interested in if you were born in 1998, 1999 or 2000 and are not busy from August 2, 3, 4. I can only give the details in person so please come see me! This...

Please return outstanding library books ASAP. As you are cleaning your bedrooms, you may find books that do not belong to you. The school is open into early summer and we appreciate having all our books returned. Thank you!

Thank you to all my volunteers who stepped up to help out. But, the POCO Soccer Association has decided that they do not need our help any longer. Good luck with your upcoming soccer games!

Come out and support your fellow Minnekhada students as they showcase their hard work and talent. The students in Division 17 put together a musical production based on Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. You are cordially invited to attend the world premiere in the Multipurpose Room at 3:15 today. Come meet the...

We have our final practices today and tomorrow in the drama room from 3:15-4:30. Please be on time.

Please attend an important meeting during Advisory on Wednesday in the library if you have volunteered to help out at Coquitlam River Elementary's sport day. Remember, lunch is provided and the event is on Friday morning. Find your own way there for 8:45 a.m. and return at noon. (I can bring...

Today is the last day to vote for next year's school-wide read. If you have not done so, please vote and give your ballots to Ms. Royle before 3 pm. Thanks everyone!

Bring your music & uniforms & instruments to both concerts.  Certificates & draw for flowers will be happening again!

 

Please hand in forms and money no later than this coming Monday, June 30th. 

Attention all WriMos! If you participated in NaNoWriMo this year AND GOT YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED the Tri-City News wants to meet you. The News is coming in block three on Wed June 1st to do a story on students who wrote novels this year. If you wrote last year as well...

Yearbook orders are due May 30th.  Once the books go to print we cannot order any more.  Get your orders in so you're not disappointed!

Equipment pickup this week, Thursday, May 19th at 330 at Fox.  Please  bring $65 for your spirit pack.  $25 for new practice pants - $10 for used ones.  First practice is Tuesday the 24 at 330.
 

All bars are DELICIOUS, $2, and Canadian-made.  We have two types: the caramel/almond original, and the Crispie with no nuts.

Here is the schedule for Wednesdays Exhibition Games (weather permitting): Game 1:  3:30 - 3:55 Orange Vs Pink and Yellow Vs Purple Scorekeeping/reffing - Green and red Game 2: 4:00-4:25 Pink Vs Red and Green Vs Yellow Scorekeeping/reffing - Purple and Orange   Make sure you are wearing a t-shirt that matches...

Mrs. Nishimura's class will be holding a bake sale for Make Change for Africa on Tuesday April 19 and Wednesday April 20th in front of the office.  Bring in your change and enjoy the goodies!!

There will be a golf meeting during Nut Break Tuesday April 5th in the Tech ed room.  If you can't attend see Mr. Gould.

There will be a roller hockey meeting after school Tuesday April 5th in the Tech Ed Room.  This is a very important meeting to decide teams and captains so everyone must attend.  If you can't attend see Mr. Gould during the day.

A bike was found outside the Tech Ed room.  If you are missing your bike see Mr. Gould.

Do you like to run, bike or swim? Why not consider training for the Hyde Creek triathlon. An info. meeting will be held at lunch on Tues. in Ms. Hightower's room (27). You can compete as a team or individually -come out and find out more!

An FM receiver that is used to amplify the teacher's voice has gone missing from Mrs. Nishimura's room.  It is very expensive and is of no use to anyone except the individual who needs it to hear.  Please keep an eye out for it.  It is black and about the size...

There will be a Golf Club meeting at lunch on Friday in the Tech Ed room.  Anyone who is interested in golf can attend.  Bring your lunches.

Reminder: the Giant's game is Saturday, March 5th.  See you there!

Accounts will be credited if paid and unable to attend.

Skateboard Club is cancelled Thursday after school.

There will be a drama club meeting, in the drama room, Friday at lunch time. We will begin looking at the Heroes and Villains script. If you are interested in participating in the Spring Production please come and join us!

All teams must attend!

Check out our new YouTube site for student work at http://www.youtube.com/MinnekhadaMiddle

January 12 and 13 from 7-8:30

Parent info night regarding IB at Port Moody Secondary January 12 and 13 from 7 to 8:30

IF YOU HAVE LOST A BICYCLE - WOULD YOU PLEASE COME BY THE OFFICE TO IDENTIFY IT.

We are taking orders for Movie Passes at a discounted price. Open the attached file to see the prices and options. You can order for friends and family as well. Deadline for orders is Dec 3rd, 2010. Contact Mr. Wiebe by email for more information.

We Day kids are raising food for SHARE by holding a bake sale Mon, Tue, & Wed. Bring in your non-perishable food items to buy your cookies, cupcakes, and other goodies!

This Thursday we have our first early dismissal to allow for parent interviews following our Interim Reports. If you would like to book an appointment, please call the office Tuesday or Wednesday. Early dismissal will be 2:00pm on Thursday.

   

Check out the event.  $10 per person.  It looks like a fun event.  Parents only - no kids.  http://www.coquitlamcentre.com/unwrapped       Unwrapped - A Charitable Night of Shopping EVENT INFORMATION
Unwrapped is coming back with a bang! After last year’s success (with 6,000 event attendees, raising over $66,000 for charities) and...

We have a fundraiser for the school at Coquitlam Centre.  On November 23rd, 7pm to 11pm, there will be opportunities for food samples and reduced Christmas present prices.  Check out the attached form.  It is open to parents only!

Hallowe'en is fast approaching and we'd like to do our best to help our community. Please join us to plan our food collection campaign.

To attend this course students must be between 11 & 15 years of age.  The tuition for this eight hour/4 evening course is $50.00, which includes all course materials.  Students must successfully complete a final exam to achieve their Certification.  The program will be held at Miller Park Community School (Temperary...

Remember there is no school this Friday, September 24th.

Please join us for our Open House on Wednesday from 7-8pm. A short meeting in the gym will be followed by time to meet your child's teachers in their rooms.

11:45 opportunities to get involved!

Be prepared to have your picture taken for your Go- Card and in our Year Book!

Remember picture day is this Thursday!

Our first day is coming up fast.  All students will be expected to attend Tuesday starting 10:00 am  for an hour.  This is a one hour, one day only.  Wednesday we will be starting at 8:30 am and finishing at 3:00 pm.  Don't be late!

Follow the link to your summer message starring Mr. Lageston, Mr. Macmillan our new principal and Mr. Carabine!   Welcome Back Video

 

Lost and Found Clothing is being displayed in the hall. Come by and claim your missing belongings! Clothing will be packed up and sent off Friday after school.

Division 15 is conducting a Clothing Drive (small household items and toys also accepted) until June 16th. All donated items to be sent to the Developmental Disability Association, and after 75 bags of donations, they will pay us $2.00 per bag. Any money raised will be donated to the food bank....

A light pink flash drive with a Breast Cancer logo was left in the downstairs computer lab during block 3 on Friday.  If you found it, please turn it in to Mrs. Nishimura in room 24.  Thank you!

All yearbook orders are due tomorrow, June 8th.  Please bring order forms and payments to the library.

Tuesday May 18:
Banting (1w) vs Minnekhada/Maple Creek (2e)

Please see the office for permission forms.   The two elementary schools need help from Minnekhada to run their activity days .

Girls are playing Tuesday, May 11 at Kway.  Boys are playing Thursday, May 13 at Scott Creek.  Be prepared!!

The tourney is at Centennial High School, Poirier Street in Coquitlam.  Confirmation needs to occur by lunch on Monday.

We are proud of our girls and boys rugby teams.  They represented Minnekhada extremely well the last week of April.  We are looking forward to the next set of games on the first week of May.  Girls will be informed by lunch today where their game on Tuesday will be.  Boys...

Cars, windows and human bodies need to be protected.  Please use equipment inside the lacrosse box, not outside of it!

All Must Rock members need to attend a meeting during nut. break in the music room on Wednesday, April 28th, if they want their bands to be added to the May calendar and also if they want to request extra block 6 practices. Please contact Mr. Erickson if you have any...

Our first mini-meet is coming up this Wednesday at Maple Creek! Please try to arrange rides.

Kway will be coming over on Wednesday after school to play some rugby.  Please ensure all gear and paperwork are in order for you to play tomorrow.  See you at a short practice today.

New Photos have been posted on our Minnekhada Public Site! Enjoy! More, coming soon!

See Mr. Budai to purchase a Minnekhada Badminton T-shirt.    Cost: $10

Come out prepared for practice with cletes, shorts and mouthguards.  Mr. Murgatroyd and Mr. Richardson will be leading today.  Tuesday will be a "contact and tackling" practice at lunch or after school (schedule depending).  Wednesday will be game scenarios.  If you are interested in a rugby T-Shirt we will need it...

Fantastic practice yesterday afternoon!  We did passing drills, simple contact and basic field positioning.  We had 40 students out yesterday - we still have room for more.  Mr. Murgatroid and Mr.Richardson will be running practice today with simple rugby "games".  Our team looks good this year.

Rain or shine, we will be running practice after school.  Come out and join us - Rugby is a lot of fun

Minnekhada Report cards will be available on March 24th. Parents please return any necessary report card forms to the teachers by April 6th.

Please use the forms located @ the office to sign up for Rugby.  Practice will happen on Monday right after school.  Please ensure you have filled out the Rugby form for contact, bring your cleats and a mouthguard.

The Minnekhada Middle School Grade 7 Girls Basketball Team won the district finals.  Our school community is very proud.  Thank you to Ms Ternan and Ms Allan for coaching this team.

It is coming close to the re-start of Rugby in the school.  We will have three teams available - 6/7 Boys, 7/8 Boys and 6/7/8 Girls. Players need cleats, shorts, and most importantly, a mouth guard.  Mr. Lageston has some for $2. Last year we were successful coming in second in...

The FSA scores for our students have been completed.  The forms will be sent home with your child within a week.  Please complete the parent survey available on the FSA website.

Please see the attached if you are interested.  It is hoped that it will take place here at Minnekhada as an after school rental group.

Just a reminder that the regular bus schedule is in effect tomorrow.  There is no early pick up.

See Mr. Budai or your coach to order a basketball t-shirt.   Cost: $10   The last day to order is January 15th.

See Mr. Budai or your coach to order a basketball t-shirt.    T-shirts are $10.    The last day to order is Friday, January 15th.   Don't miss out.

There will be a Leadership Meeting at lunch on Wed. Jan. 13.  All members please attend.  New members still welcome.

Minnekhada wishes the best of the holidays to everyone.  We look forward to seeing students return in the New Year.

The final five days of the food drive begins!  Last week, we reached the 1000 items mark, which means we still have at least 3000 to 4000 items to collect!  Please bring in as many items as you can spare to show what a great giving spirit Minnekhada has!

Attention snow enthusiasts! We require 29 more skiers and snowboarders to go to Blackcomb. The Lar day for forms is December 11th. Unfortunately, we will have to cancel the trip if there are not enough students! 

The Mustang Choir will have an concert at 1pm on Monday, December 7th at Kwayhquitlum Middle.  We will be walking to this field trip. 

The Band & Choir Christmas Season Concert will be held at 2pm and 7pm on Tuesday, December 8th in the Minnekhada Gymnasium. 

Please pick up your frozen cookies and pies after school on December 7 in the cafeteria. Thanks

We will gather after school on December 10th.  Please let Ms Sinclair or Ms Royle know if you can attend.  Remember to bring appies to share.  Thanks

The Minnekhada Choir will be performing with other schools at the Christmas Carol Concert for Middle and Elementary Schools.

frozen pies and cookies order can be picked up after school on Monday, December 7th.