William Mercer Academy

Hey Mustangs! We hope everyone has had a great first week of summer! Remember that literacy and reading are important all year round! Check out the info below from our local public library (which loves visitors and is a great resource)

Congrats to these students who couldn’t make the ceremony yesterday

Congratulations to Nicole Parsons whos was the lucky winner of the 1/2 day trip from Hare Bay Adventures.

Pics of assembly

Well folks its the first day of summer for students! On behalf of the staff of William Mercer Academy - we wish you a safe and happy summer.

We celebrated the end of a great year yesterday with out yea end assembly and awards ceremony. Below were the awards:

Volunteer/student leadership awards

Gym assistants
Cayden Cooper, Brooke Hounsell, Morgan Jones, Tiffany Glover, Morgan Jones, Theo Rogers, Holly Collins, Bradley Preston, Paige Rogers, Kilee Smith, Jayden Keats, Kailee Collins, Jasmine Oram, Nixon Green, Abby Hunt, Sky Keats-Rogers, Brooklyn Collinis, Chasen Feltham, Ava Cooze, Madison Collins, Owen Oram, Jayna Payne, Chase Collins, Mirinda Collins, Cianne Glover, Ashton Hounsell, Halle Lane, Alex McDonald, Janelle Oram, Sara Saunders, Brooklyn Vivian

Breakfast helpers
Lucas Budgell, William Collins, Dominic Collins

Recycling program
Lucas Budgell, William Collins

Mustang moments collectors
Landon Wells-Keats, William Collins, Lucas Budgell

Mustang Media reporters
Ava Cooze, Aaron Hunt

Jr High leaders during buddy reading
Kaleb Green, Cianne Glover

Mighty Mustangs
Ava Cooze, Jayna Payne, Brooklynn Collins, Paige Rogers, Kailee Collins, Sadie Brown, Siera Arnold, Miley Collins, Holly Collins, Tiffany Glover , Brooke Hounsell, Mckenzie Jones

Student council
Siera Arnold, Sadie Brown, Abigail Collins, Miranda Collins, Miley Collins, Chloe Ennis, Cianne Glover, Halle Lane, Misadie Lush, Janelle Oram, Lola Rogers, Sara Saunders

Super respect awards
K: Stella D**e
1: Lacie Glover
2: Paisley Keats-Rodgers
3: Summer Bursey
4: Keegan Wakely
5: Mckenzie Jones
6: Chasen Feltham
7: Sadie Brown
8: Chase Collins
9: Alex Hunt

MVP volleyball
Male: Kaleb Green
Female: Cianne Glover

Hard Hat Awards
K: Maverick Glover
1: Patrick Collins
2: Peyton Mongrain
3: Lexi Rogers
4: Jayden Arnold
5: Mea Collins
6: Chasen Feltham
7: Rylan Hounsell
8: Maddox Jones
9: Misadie Lush

Most Improved student
Student who have changed their academics positively for the better and who have displayed perseverance against all odds.

Brooklyn Vivian

Academic Recognition Awards (Highest average per grade)
Math:
Grade 7: Desmond Collins
Grade 8: Jack Donovan
Grade 9: Kaleb Green and Abigail Collins

Science:
Grade 7: Desmond Collins
Grade 8: Jaxon Hounsell
Grade 9: Abigail Collins

Language Arts:
Grade 7: Desmond Collins and Vanessa Stanford
Grade 8: Aiden Davis
Grade 9: Abigail Collins

Social Studies:
Grade 7: Sadie Brown
Grade 8: Marie Keats-Rogers
Grade 9: Abigail Collins, Miranda Collins

French:
Grade 7: Ashton Bursey and Desmond Collins
Grade 8: Lola Rogers
Grade 9: Abigail Collins, Cianne Glover, Halle Lane

Art
Grade 7: Deacon Collins
Grade 8: Chase Collins
Grade 9: Abigail Collins

Music
Grade 7: Sadie Brown, Miley Collins
Grade 8: Aiden Davis, Jaxon Hounsell
Grade 9: Abigail Collins

Phys Ed
Grade 7: Tye Collins
Grade 8: Chase Collins, Jaxon Hounsell
Grade 9: Kaleb Green, Blake Rogers

80+/90+ clubs

80+
Grade 7: Siera Arnold, Miley Collins, James Collins, Alex Doody, Emily Earle

Grade 8: Daunte Bursey, Chase Collins, Chloe Ennis, Hunter Hounsell, Marie Keats-Rodgers, Caden Parsons, Lola Rogers, Jayden Rogers-Collins

Grade 9: Kayden Feltham, Ashton Hounsell, Alex Hunt, Lucy Hunt, Misadie Lush, Blake Rogers, Brooklyn Vivian

90+
Grade 7: Sadie Brown, Ashton Bursey, Deacon Collins, Desmond Collins, Tye Collins, Aaron Hunt. Vanessa Stanford

Grade 8: Aiden Davis, Jack Donovan, Jaxon Hounsell, Maddox Jones, Jamie Keats

Grade 9: Abigail Collins, Miranda Collins, Cianne Glover, Kaleb Green, Halle Lane Janelle Oram, Sara Saunders

Alexander Keats Memorial
This award will be given annually to a grade 8 student who has exemplified the inclusion model. The student is compassionate toward the needs of others and accepts the differences and uniqueness of all students. This award will have a monetary value of $100.00 to be given to the recipient annually donated by Alexander’s parents, Jimmy and Billie Keats.

Chase Collins

Jim Taylor Memorial
This award is chosen by school staff and awarded to the student in the elementary division who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to learning and being an outstanding positive role model.

Ava Cooze

Cecil Collins Memorial
This award is chosen by school staff and awarded to the student in the intermediate division who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to learning and being an outstanding positive role model.

Cianne Glover

House Team Points Winners
1st - Green Clydesdales 1295
2nd - Yellow Pintos 1238
3rd - Blue Broncos 1221
4th - Red Stallions 1018

Mustang Moments

One name is drawn from all the Mustang Moments from the four houses handed out throughout the school year and the winner is awarded a prize.

1 Pintos: Journey Stone
1 Clydesdales: Alyssa Glover
1 Stallions: Jayden Keats
1 Broncos: Sienna Williams

Jumbo Prize: Alyssa Glover

**PICS TO FOLLOW IN NEXT POST**

Good morning everyone!

We have reached the last day of the 2022-2023 school year. Just a reminder of our year end assembly and awards ceremony taking place today, doors open at 10am and we are hoping to get started by 10:15am and this is open to the public. Early dismissal at 12:30pm.

We recommend students bring some snacks/lunch as todays schedule is a little different and they may need a little snack before and/or after the assembly.

Also LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS today at the school!!

Thanks

Year end lost and found items! Comment below if your child owns any of the items below.

Good morning everyone!

Can you believe we are to the end of the 2022-2023 school year? What an incredible year it as been.

Please note that there will be an early dismissal tomorrow at 12:30pm.

Tomorrow morning will be our end of year assembly and year end awards ceremony. We are happy to open this event to our families, school community and general public. Doors will open at 10:00am with the event aiming to start ar 10:15am. Following the event students will return to their homerooms to recieve their report cards.

This will also be the last opportunity to purchase tickets on our 1/2 day tour through Hare Bay adevntures in support of our greenspace development.

Thanks very much and on behalf of the staff of William Mercer Academy we want to wish everyone a very safe and happy summer!

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS ON AN INCREDIBLE PRIZE

1/2 day tour through Hare Bay Adventures. $5 per ticket!

Draw date is tomorrow during our year end assembly and awards ceremony.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the school or dropping by WMA or Hare Bay Adventures. There will also be tickets for sale at tomorrows assembly.

Any and all support towards achieving our goal to develop a greenspace for the students of William Mercer Academy learn and grow is greatly appreciated.

Hi folks,

Just a reminder of todays dance. Please note the ages and times. There was an error on the first post!

K-4 are at 2:30pm to 3:30 pm
grades 5-9 takes place 7pm - 9pm

Students wearing rainbow/tye dye or neon colors admission is $1
If not dressed in those colors, admission is $2

There will also be glow sticks for sale $1 each

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

More donations, contributions and support received for the WMA greenspace!

Thanks to donations from:

Davis Sand and Gravel
Keats Electrical
Town of Hare Bay
Hare Bay Canada Day Committee
Ironwood Industries

And another thanks to the list below:

Gambins Independant Grocers
Hare Bay Adventures
Route 320 Gas Bar
Hillside Lounge
Hare Bay Recreation
Davis and Sons Ltd
Dover recreation
The Repair Shop and Marine
Town of Dover
Arch Collins and Sons Home Hardware
J&G Trucking
Barry group inc.

And to all the individual and family donations we received through our “sponsor a sod” initiative

We are working on getting a sign put up outside the school to acknowledge all of our supporters and to track our progress!

If you have any questions about how to support this initiative please email [email protected] or call the school at (709) 537-2184

This coming Tuesday! Dance at WMA!! Info below

ONE WEEK UNTIL DRAW DATE AND WE STILL HAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THIS AWESOME PRIZE💸💸💸

🚨🚨🚨TICKETS FOR SALE🚨🚨🚨

1/2 day tour through Hare Bay Adventures! $5 per ticket. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORTING THE WMA GREENSPACE DEVELOPMENT!

Winner can choose between:
Whale watching (10 people)
Island resettlement tour (10 people)
Cod fishing (6 people)

Comment below or drop by or call the school or Hare Bay Adventures if you would like to buy a ticket. Details on picture below.

Thanks again for all your support!!

More pics from today!!!

What a fantastic day at Ken Diamond Memorial Park on our year end field trip! the kids had an absolute blast!

It’s our year end field trip day!

Students must have permission slips and $5 passed in to go on the trip. Lunch (bbq hotdogs)/snacks and bottle of water provided. Suppose to be a great day weather wise. I would recommend dressing in layers.

Hey everyone,

Due to the unfavorable weather on Friday, we are moving the field trip to Glovertown to this Wednesday, June 14th. Please ensure your child has a signed permission slip and $5 submitted before the trip.

Thanks

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!! Over HALF are SOLD💸💸💸

🚨🚨🚨TICKETS FOR SALE🚨🚨🚨

1/2 day tour through Hare Bay Adventures! $5 per ticket. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORTING THE WMA GREENSPACE DEVELOPMENT!

Winner can choose between:
Whale watching (10 people)
Island resettlement tour (10 people)
Cod fishing (6 people)

Comment below or drop by the school or Hare Bay Adventures if you would like to buy a ticket. Details on picture below.

Thanks again for all your support!!

🚨🚨🚨ITS SPRING CONCERT DAY!!🚨🚨🚨

Our spring concert this year is a musical brought to you by the WMA drama group with performances by the K-6 classes. It starts at 7pm tonight, June 8th. doors open 6:30pm and it is admission by donation. Hope to see you there!

There will also be tickets for sale on a 1/2 day tour through Hare Bqy Adventures. Tickets are $5 each and they are going FAST!!

Choice of tours are:
Cod Fishing (6 people)
Whale Watching (10 people)
Island Resettlement Tour (10 people)

***Also a little reminder to families that students must be in attendance at school today in order to perform at tonight’s concert***

💐🌸🪻🎭🎬🎤🎶🎟️

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!! Over 175 have already been sold since Monday!! 💸💸💸

🚨🚨🚨TICKETS FOR SALE🚨🚨🚨

1/2 day tour through Hare Bay Adventures! $5 per ticket. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORTING THE WMA GREENSPACE DEVELOPMENT!

Winner can choose between:
Whale watching (10 people)
Island resettlement tour (10 people)
Cod fishing (6 people)

Comment below or drop by the school or Hare Bay Adventures if you would like to buy a ticket. Details on picture below.

We will also be selling tickets at the Spring concert tomorrow night!!

Thanks again for all your support!!

Good morning Mustangs!

Reminder that it it’s our June PINK SHIRT Day!

🚨🚨🚨TICKETS FOR SALE🚨🚨🚨

1/2 day tour through Hare Bay Adventures! $5 per ticket. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORTING THE WMA GREENSPACE DEVELOPMENT!

Comment below if you would like to buy a ticket. Details on picture below.

Thanks again for all your support!!

Our spring concert this year is a musical brought to you by the WMA drama group with performances by the K-6 classes. It starts at 7pm this Thursday, June 8th. Admission by donation. Hope to see you there! 💐🌸🪻🎭🎬🎤🎶🎟️

Last stop on day 2 was The Rooms! We found the giant squid from Hare Bay!!

Grace 9 trip Day 2 stop 1: Geo centre and signal hill! We even found the Dover fault!

Last night the grade 9’s enjoyed some escape rooms, explored the MUNnel system, some of the different buildings at MUN and the large blue whale display in the new Science building. We stayed at Burke residence and had a bit of fun and food to end off night 1

Grade 9’s in the visitors gallery at the House of Assembly! This is the first stop for our weekend trip to St. Johns

Hey Mustangs

Join our Mighty Mustangs group in these pride activities for the month of June!! 🌈

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

More donations, contributions and support received today for the WMA greenspace!

The Repair Shop and Marine
Town of Dover
Arch Collins and Sons Home Hardware
J&G Trucking
Barry group inc.

And another thanks to the list below:

Gambins Independant Grocers
Hare Bay Adventures
Route 320 Gas Bar
Hillside Lounge
Hare Bay Recreation
Davis and Sons Ltd
Dover recreation

We are working on getting a sign put up outside the school to acknowledge all of our supporters and to track our progress!

If you have any questions about how to support this initiative please email [email protected] or call the school at (709) 537-2184

🚨🚨🚨EXCITING DAY FOR WMA🚨🚨🚨

Land clearing has begun for our greenspace!!

On top of that, donations and contributions are continuing to come in to support our initiative to create a safe space for our students to learn and grow.

Thanks to donations from:

Gambins Independant Grocers
Hare Bay Adventures
Route 320 Gas Bar
Hillside Lounge
Hare Bay Recreation

We can now add Davis and Sons Ltd and Dover recreation to the list of businesses and organizations to provide monetary support and services.

We are working on getting a sign put up outside the school to acknowledge all of our supporters and to track our progress!

If you have any questions about how to support this initiative please email [email protected] or call the school at (709) 537-2184

Hey Mustangs,

Just a reminder to families that we have an early dismissal tomorrow. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 as staff will be engaged in the districts 3 year planning session.

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Are you a family member of a student at William Mercer Academy? or a community member who wants to invest and contribute to the success and overall well-being of the students of WMA?

WMA presents the "Sponsor a Sod" initiative. Any student, family member or community member who wishes to make a meaningful contribution to the development of our greenspace can do so by donating to the "Sponsor a Sod" initiative. Minimum donation of $20 will provide us with a section of sod needed to complete our greenspace.

If you have any questions regarding this, please call the school at 537-2184 or email [email protected]

You can come to the school to drop off any donations at anytime during schoold days.

Thanks again for support WMA and making our dream a reality in developping a safe and engaging environment for our students to learn and grow!

Donations and contributions are continuing to come in to support our endeavour to create a safe space for our students to learn and grow.

Thanks to donations from:

Gambins Independant Grocers
Hare Bay Adventures
Route 320 Gas Bar
Hillside Lounge
Hare Bay Recreation

If you have any questions about how to support this initiative please email [email protected] or call the school at (709) 537-2184

Hey Mustangs!

We hope you had a great long weekend! We are excited to get back at it tomorrow! Day 14 on the school calendar! Can you believe there are on 23 school days left to the school year? 🤯

Let’s finish the year strong! See you all tomorrow!

Just a reminder to families that we are closed tomorrow, May 18th and Friday, May 19th for professional learning sessions as well as Monday, May 22nd for Victoria Day.

We will see students back in the building on Tuesday, May 23rd.

Attention parents of students in grade 6 and 7

The re-scheduled meeting for the Quebec trip in 2025 will take place this Wednesday, 6:00 pm at WMA. This is an informational meeting for anyone who would like to know more about the trip before saying yes or no. There is no obligation to commit to the trip until after this meeting.

To parents, guardians and families,

The year is winding down quickly and we would like to inform you of some closures we have coming up.

We will be closed for professional learning (PL) days on Thursday, May 18th and Friday, May 19th. We are also closed Monday, May 22nd for Victoria day.

On May 31st, we will be doing an early dismissal. We will be dismissing students at 1:15pm.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:

June 1st - Kindergrad
June 8th - Spring concert
June 9th - 4th (and final) kinderstart session. NO SCHOOL for kindergarten students
June 15th - Grade 9 school leaving ceremony

Congratulations to grade 4 student and mayor for the day, Liam Pickett! He was voted in during the grade 4 election! Thanks to Mayor Keats for the special visit!!

Congratulations to the girls grades 5-7 Mustang team! They represented their school well at the Mini-Volley Jamboree and a great time was had by all! Special thanks go out to our older Mustang volunteers who came to support and help with reffing and scoring. Way to go Mustangs! We are so proud of you!