IMPORTANT DATES
December 4th        Band Concert 6:30pm
December 6th        PD Day – Morning – No classes for students
December 6th        Parent-Teacher Interviews 1:00-3:00pm – Afternoon – No classes for students
December 6th        Parent-Teacher Interviews 6:00-8:00pm – Evening
December 17th      MADD Canada Presentation 1:00pm
December 21st      Last Day before Christmas Break
January 3rd           School Re-opens

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

CHRISTMAS DINNER – CANTEEN
The canteen will be having their annual Christmas dinner on Friday, December 14th.  Dinner includes:  turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy.  Cost of the dinner is $6.50!  Tickets are on sale now at the canteen!

DIME DRIVE
Hi Astral, our Community Outreach group is currently collecting dimes only to donate to a needy family in our community. If you have dimes, or other change, you would like to donate, please deposit it in the green bottle on the office counter.

LIBRARY
Monday
At lunch today, the Library Club will be selling tickets for Hat Day on Wednesday.  If you would like to wear a hat on Wednesday, purchase a ticket for $1.00.  Any questions, see Ms. Demers for more details.

RAFFLE TICKETS
Just a reminder that Mr. Carew will be collecting sold raffle tickets today, Wednesday and Friday at lunch time, this week!

SKI CLUB
There will be an information session for students who are interested in joining the ski club tomorrow - Tuesday, December 4th, starting at 11:45am in Ms. Little’s room #165. All are welcome to attend!

KAROKE
Karaoke this Friday, at lunch, in Mr. Gallant’s room #168.

COLDER WEATHER
The weather this time of year is unpredictable.  We have days that look like they are going to be warm, but turn out to be cool or damp.  We encourage students to be prepared for the colder weather because they will be outside unless the temperature drops well below freezing!  When you take your lunch out of your locker, please take your jacket at that time as well! 

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

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!

CELL PHONES/HEADPHONES/EARBUDS
Reminder to students that cellphones/headphones and/or earbuds are not to be used during the school day except at break and lunch times.  If a staff member sees these items being used at inappropriate times, they will be taken and sent to the office.

LOST & FOUND
Students are asked to please check the Lost & Found (items in two containers by the main doors on the Astral side of the building).  Please take any items that belong to you!  Any items not taken will be donated at the end of the month.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
Boys' volleyball team defeated Sir Robert Borden in the Eastern Zone finals Friday and play Eric Graves for the banner today at 3:30pm.   Special acknowledgements to Kale Hickman, Evan Keddy and Rylan Schneiderman.  Good luck!!!!

LOLLIPOPS
Lollipops will be for sale this Friday at lunch. Cost $1 each!

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Mrs. Greer & Ms. Curran

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

Join us on Friday, March 8, 2019, for the 2019 Girls Conference!
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open!
The Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender, and Social Justice is pleased to announce that the eighth annual Girls Conference will be held on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2019, at Mount Saint Vincent University.
This year’s conference title is “GIRL emPOWERment”!
** Please share this information with students, teachers, school counsellors, principals, RCH Coordinators, and School Advisory Councils at your school.
Girls Conference Mission: To help this generation of Nova Scotian girls (ages 11 years and up) develop, appreciate and celebrate their own abilities and talents and those of other girls and women, to help them to empower themselves, build confidence, and be a positive influence in their communities.
Workshop Sessions We will have over 40 workshop presenters offering a wide array of important topics and expertise. Topics include self-esteem, body image, athletics/sports, mental health, career exploration, inspiring girls who share their stories and talents, Mi’kmaq history, social media and many more.
Registration: To register please visit: https://girlsconference2019.eventbrite.ca
Conference time: 9:00 am to 4:00pm (Doors open at 8:00 am)
Where: Rosaria Student Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University
Cost: $35.00 per delegate (includes buffet lunch, refreshments & confidence bags)
Contact Information: Website - www.msvu.ca/girls2019
                                     Email - girlsconference@msvu.ca