IMPORTANT DATES
October 4th       Lifetouch – Student Photo Orders Due
October 8th       Thanksgiving Day – No Classes
October 16th     Retakes – Lifetouch
October 17th     PD Day – No Classes
October 26th     Provincial Conference Day – No Classes

We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, which is the traditional ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

MI’KMAQ HISTORY MONTH
October is Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. The goal of the month is to help Nova Scotians build awareness of Mi’kmaq history and heritage, and to increase understanding of the province’s rich Mi’kmaq culture.
Treaty Day, October 1st marks the beginning of Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia as proclaimed in 1993 by then Premier John Savage and Mi’kmaq Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy.

GUIDANCE NEWS
The Guidance outer-office is open from Tuesdays to Thursdays at lunch.  20 people maximum.  Please bring your lunch as it is first come, first serve!
• Tuesdays - Wii day where we will play games on the Wii.
• Wednesdays - Board Game day
• Thursdays are Movie day

BEST BUDDIES
Any GRADE 9'S interested in joining Best Buddies are asked to meet in the Learning centre tomorrow - Wednesday at lunch. Bring your lunch. If you have any questions about the group please see Ms. Banfield or Ms. Martin.

GARBAGE
Students are reminded to put their garbage in the garbage containers out and around the school grounds!  Please do not drop it on the ground!  Thank you!

DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Attention Duke of Edinburgh students:  Make sure that you do the online registration on the Duke of Edinburgh site by tomorrow - Wednesday, October 3rd.  The link to the Duke website is on Mr. McKergow's homepage.  The deadline again is Wednesday - October 3rd!

As well, there will be a meeting tomorrow - Wednesday, October 3rd for Duke of Edinburgh students at lunch in Mr. McKergow's room #111.  We will discuss how to use the Online Record Book to track your activities.  Please bring your lunch.

RECREATIONAL SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
Starting tomorrow - Wednesday, October 3rd we will have girls’ only recreational sports.  This is open to all grades.  It will be held after school from 2:45-3:45pm; a change of clothes is recommended.  This is for girls who enjoy playing sports but don’t like the competition part of being on a team.  We want to have maximum participation as well, so no spectators!  Keep in mind this is a judgement-free time. Hope to see you tomorrow - Wednesday!

TERRY FOX WALK/RUN
Thank you again to all of the staff and students who participated in the Terry Fox walk yesterday. Because of your tireless efforts and generous contributions, Astral Drive Junior High was able to raise over $4400 to support cancer research.
"During their lifetime, nearly 1 in 2 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer." Thank you mustangs for believing that we can beat this!

A special thank you to Sophie Carmichael, Katelyn Shand, Juliet Gardner and Abby McLoughlin for taking the time to share Terry's story.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
Boys’ volleyball practice today at 2:30pm!

GIRLS’ SOCCER
Congratulations to the girls’ soccer team on their 13-0 win against EPEC! The girls are now in 1st place in their division! Please see Ms. Fortune if you have not yet paid your team fees.

CROSS COUNTRY
Meeting today in the gym with Mr. Carew for all cross country runners!  It is a mandatory meeting.  If you are running today, you have to attend the meeting at break or you won’t be able to participate!

BOYS’ SOCCER
The boys’ soccer team beat Sir Robert Borden with a score of 3-0. Goals scored by Toni Adeoye 2 and Ryan Hall 1.  Great game played by all.  The next game is tomorrow - Wednesday at 3:45pm on the Astral Field against EPEC. Please be on the field no later than 3:30pm. If for some reason you cannot play, please let Ms. Little or Mr. Phee know before tomorrow - Wednesday.

Thank you to: Tommy, Sam and Toni for helping out with the coaching and to Matt Holmes for boosting team spirit!!!

LIBRARY NEWS
Tuesday

Today at lunch in the Library is Teaser Tuesday.  We will be continuing The Wizard of Oz.

NATIONAL CUSTODIAL DAY
National Custodial Workers Day is today - October 2nd. On behalf of the staff and students, we would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to our caretaker - Mr. MacDonald for keeping our school sparkling, safe and in good shape!

GIRLS' FLAG FOOTBALL
There will be a girls’ flag football tryout today - Tuesday, 2:45 to 4:00pm. This is for grade 9's and the 7 and 8's that are on the list posted outside the gymnasium.

LIFETOUCH
Student photos which were taken September 10th have arrived!  Homeroom teachers will distribute them.  If you would like to place an order, please give the order for to Mrs. Eaglestone by this Thursday, October 4th!

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Madame Chiasson & Madame Lannon

Reminder – Courtesy Bus is only available to those students whose parents registered with Stock Transportation over the summer.  The bus driver will have a list of students who are permitted to take the bus (if registered).

COMMUNITY NEWS

The IWK Health Centre will be hosting its tenth annual Health Care Career Day on Wednesday November 14, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Gallery of the Dr. Richard B. Goldbloom Research and Clinical Care Pavilion at the IWK Health Centre.

Health Care Career Day will provide students with information about careers in the health care sector. As a part of Career Day, there will be displays and demonstrations featuring various IWK departments and services, as well as refreshments and prizes. IWK staff will be on hand to provide students with information about their jobs and what types of educational programs are required to pursue a career in health care.

We believe this is an excellent opportunity to help students learn more about possible careers in the health care sector and make informed educational choices. For students in Grade 9, this may be helpful in choosing high school courses.

If you require additional information, please contact IWK Volunteer Resources at (902) 470-6692.

Students who wish to attend are asked to see Mrs. Greer, Guidance!