thank you, morris area foundationOur school was the direct and grateful benefactor of the generosity from the Morris Area Foundation this past week. On Tuesday evening, representatives from our school received two separate grants. The first was directed towards our Music and Band program. The Morris Area Foundation for granting the Morris Band Program $700 through the Mike Hesford Music Grant. These funds will go towards the purchase of an upright bass pickup and other instrument purchases. This grant is in memory of Michael Hesford, a local musician who truly embraced the community of Morris through his volunteer work, his mentorship of young people, and his commentary work as the announcer for the Pembina Valley Twisters and The Morris Mavericks High School hockey teams. Mike was well known for the bands he played in Highway 59, Lost Highway, and Tequila South. On behalf of Morris School and the Music Program, thank you to the Morris Area Foundation for your generous support of our students and the music program here at Morris School. The second was a tremendous kick-start to our next major fundraising project. Our kitchen connected to the MPR needs a major renovation and upgrade. We plan to upgrade the kitchen, which seems original to the school, to a commercial standard that will allow us to serve our growing student population more effectively. The cost of the upgrade will run between $42,000 and $55,000. Our grant application to the Morris Area Foundation was accepted and they have pledged to donate $10,000 to the project. This is an excellent push in the right direction. We are grateful to the members of the MAF committee for this award. We will now work on fundraising the remaining monies and applying for other grants we qualify for. THE bands AND CHOIR give stellar PERFORMANCEsCongratulations to the grades 6-12 band, jazz, and choir students on a fantastic Winter Concert on Thursday evening. You represented our school so well with your hard work, musicianship, and creativity. Thank you to those who came out to support the Morris Music Program. See you on Thursday, December 21st at 6:30pm for our K-5 Christmas Concert! alternative classroom gives backAs they have in years past, our Alternative Classroom students and staff lent a hand to our local YFC as they prepared for their hamper program. A great way for our students to provide some service to the community to those in need. Way to Go, MAVs! our school welcomes back Cookem Daisey!Recently our Grade 11 History and ACCESS classes had the distinct pleasure of hosting Cookem Daisey, the divisional Knowledge Keeper, who enlightened us about traditional foods and the fascinating story of the Three Sisters. Transitioning between culinary wisdom and storytelling, Cookem Daisey shared insights into traditional foods that have sustained Indigenous communities for generations. She showcased the versatility of corn, beans, and squash and explained a variety of dishes, from hearty soups to nutritious bread. We were even able to utilize some of the pumpkins we planted with her in the spring! Cookem Daisey told us the tale of the Three Sisters, a sacred trio of crops - corn, beans, and squash - deeply rooted in Indigenous cultures. These three crops are inseparable sisters who thrive when planted together. Corn provides a sturdy stalk for the beans to climb, while beans enrich the soil with nitrogen, benefiting the corn. The broad leaves of the squash create a natural mulch, preventing weeds and preserving moisture. The three plants work together to provide the perfect growing conditions for one another. We appreciated listening to Cookem Daisey’s stories and learning from her wisdom. The students and staff also enjoyed the delicious soup and corn tortillas! mavy's cookbook on sale - just in time for xmasAs a part of the plan to upgrade the kitchen attached to our MPR, we need to keep raising funds. One of those ways is to offer up a Mavy's Cookbook. Thanks to the contributions of many in our school community in the way of sharing recipes and/or sponsoring the cost of publishing this book, we have it ready for those of you who are looking for that new meal to prepare for family and friends over the holidays or to find a new slant on how to cook and old favourite! Books are on sale now for $20 in the office or they can be purchased online using the following link...https://rrvsd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/16054/115/False/True Peer tutoring availablePeer Tutoring is available at lunchtime in Room 42 on Tuesdays & Thursdays by some students in grade 10 who are working towards their CDI credit and students wanting to be of service to their school community Currently, the tutors are offering this service to students in grades 7-10. Times outside of school hours may be requested depending on the availability of the tutor. We are hoping students are willing to be tutors from grades 11 & 12. If you would like to be a tutor please contact Mrs. Leflar ([email protected]). This would be a great addition to any resume. For those requiring tutoring feel free to drop in or contact Mrs. Leflar ([email protected]) or Mrs. Berezowski ([email protected]). drivers education - driver zStudents who are at least 15 1/2 years old can register for Driver Z. If you are interested in taking a course in the Winter/Spring 2024 (January - June) term, you can check on December 11, 2023, to view the list of available courses. Registration for the courses begins on December 13, 2023. More information can be found on MPI's website using the Driver Z Course Finder. https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/driver-z.aspx get your gift cards here!!Our gift card fundraiser is underway, in support of our Grades 7-12 Athletic Department. You can order through any grade 7/8 student or Grade 9-12 athlete, or by emailing [email protected]. The deadline to order is December 11, with delivery guaranteed before Christmas. mavericks athletic updateVolleyball Our Grade 7/8 girls will round out the end of their season with their home tournament this weekend. Thank you to all volleyball coaches for your support and dedication this season. Volleyball players, please return your jerseys to your coach or Mrs. K. Basketball High school teams are in full practice mode for their upcoming season. See Mrs. K. or Mrs. Edel if you are interested and have yet to attend a practice. The season starts the week before the Holiday break. Grade 7/8 Boys and Girls Basketball December Practice The season is beginning! Please bring in your permission slips as soon as possible! There will be practice for the boys and/or girls on the following dates: Girls: Wednesday, December 13th from 3:30 – 5:00 (Early Years Gym) Boys: Thursday, December 14th from 3:30 – 5:00 (Senior Years Gym) Be prepared with a change of clothes, runners, and water! See you there! Let Mr. Ricard or Miss Epler know if you have any questions or can't make it. Hockey The Boys played back-to-back games this week, losing a close one to Morden 3-2 on Wednesday before defeating Portage 5-4 on Thursday night. Next Week the Mavs host Carman at 7:30 on Wednesday before traveling to Swan Lake to play Mountain on Friday. Wrestling Practices continue for all those interested in wrestling. Fun and game for Mini Mavs occur at lunch (Mondays for Grades 1/2, Wednesdays for Grades 3/4, and Fridays for 5/6s), and for our Jr Mavs (3:30 - 4:15) and Sr Mavs (4:15 - 5:30) after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Tournament schedule has been released. Wrestling parents have been notified via email. If you did not receive the email, please contact Coach Watson. We've had a great response from our students and our roster numbers are the highest they've ever been! our school partners with the morris museumSome of our resident artists at Morris School lent their skills and talent to support the Morris Museum. Haley, Dayna, Angel, and Charity's artwork was transformed and reproduced into postcards. These postcards are for sale ($1 each) with all proceeds going to the Morris Museum. Please consider supporting this great organization. Thank you to the students for sharing their talents for the greater good! Way to go, MAVs! robotics team updateThe robotics team is hosting an open practice this week at school for interested members of the Morris & District Chamber of Commerce to learn more about the team. A light lunch will be provided Thursday Dec. 14 from 12:15 to 1:00. It's a great chance to meet some players, see the robots, and learn more about what the team is hoping to accomplish at the Manitoba Robot Games in March. In other news, our intrasquad December tournament has kicked off, with Cody Dueck's Zeus off to a lightning start. Some familiar 'bots are on his tail already, so let's see who gets the most matches in this month! Thanks to everyone who is borrowing a robot and sumo ring, and playing at home too! Comments are closed.
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