AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH  - FEBRUARY 2019
OUR HISTORY is YOUR HISTORY

Our History is YOUR History recognizes the unique history of African Nova Scotians and how it is interwoven with the past, present and future of all Nova Scotians.  Our theme also aligns with the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (DPAD).  The goal of DPAD is to strengthen global cooperation in support of people of African descent as they strive for full inclusion in all aspects of society.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 15th     National Flag of Canada Day

February 18th     Maud Lewis Heritage Day (no classes)

February 21st     Grade 9 Grad Photos with Lifetouch – Library

February 21st    Ski/Snowboard Trip to Martock

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

2019 Honouree Maud Lewis

“Maud Lewis, a Nova Scotia folk artist, was born Maud Kathleen Dowley to John and Agnes Dowley, in the town of Yarmouth, March 7, 1903. Maud lived with her husband Everett Lewis in a small house in Marshalltown Nova Scotia. Despite living with arthritis, and in poverty most of her life, her folk art paintings garnered much attraction and interest. Maud achieved national recognition in the mid 60’s, becoming known as one of Canada’s best-known folk artists. Her art and restored house are on display at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Maud deceased in July 1970, but her reputation as an inspiring folk artist continues to grow. Through newspaper, magazine articles, television documentaries, and more recently, a biographical drama film named “Maudie”, Maud Lewis has become well known internationally.”

LEADERSHIP GROUP - KINDNESS WEEK

Monday, Feb. 11 until Friday, Feb. 15, ADJH will be celebrating Kindness Week!

Each day we will have a spirit day :

1) Monday is peace & love day (Hippie Day)
2) Tuesday is LOVE for Astral Day - Wear school colors (Burgundy/Black/White)
3) Wednesday is Dress to Impress Day (get your fancy pants on!) + SCHOOL DANCE
4) Thursday is Valentine’s colors day :  Pink/Red/White day
5) Friday is DREAM of Kindness Day (PJ Day)

Today, the leadership group we will be delivering the kind messages to each class.

COLE HARBOUR PEEWEE B TEAM

The Cole Harbour Peewee B team, which includes Carter Burke and Tate Rutledge from our school, have the chance to donate $100,000 to Out of the Cold Emergency Shelter which serves the metro area for homeless people and people in need.

The Chevrolet’s Good Deeds Cup, which was featured on Hockey Night in Canada, recognizes teams that have done good deeds throughout their community. The Cole Harbour Peewee B’s have made the Top 10 in Canada out of hundreds of entries. The top 3 teams with the most views of their video move on for the chance to win the $100,000 for their charity. That is where Astral Drive students can help out. Every time you watch the video the Peewee B team receives a vote and the teams with the most votes move on to the next round.

The video can be seen at https://youtu.be/DrXBfrcqTAc

DEBATE CLUB
Meeting today - Friday, lunch time, Ms. Neaves room #109.

803 – MATH TEST
Any 803 students who missed their math test yesterday need to go to Mrs. De Jong's room today at the lunch bell to write the test. Any 803 students who have not yet finished their math test can come to finish at lunch as well.

YEARBOOK
Reminder to grade 9 students:  Please send your digital baby photo littlej@gnspes.ca ASAP, with your name and class in the subject line!

SKI/SNOWBOARD TRIP
Money will be collected today - Friday at lunch in Ms. Little's Lab for the next ski trip to Martock on February 21st. The first 53 students to pay will go on the next ski/snowboard trip!  We have to fill the bus!

LOLLIPOPS
Lollipops for sale, at lunch, today - Friday.  Cost $1 each!  Lots of flavors available!

DUKE OF EDINBURGH
There will be a mandatory meeting today - Friday, at lunch, in Ms. Kelly’s room #237; bring your lunch!  Check google classroom for more details!

YEARBOOK
If you did not pay for a yearbook when you paid your student fees in September, you can still order a yearbook.  Order forms are in the office.  The cost is $35.  The deadline to order is May 6, 2019.  Please return your order form to Mrs. Eaglestone, office.  You can also order online at:  ybpay.lifetouch.ca  (the code to order online can be found on the form)

LIFETOUCH
Thursday, February 21st Lifetouch will be here to take grade 9 grad photos!

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

1.  Our next Girl's group takes place NEXT Friday the 22nd.

2.  All grade 9 students are reminded that Tuesday, February 19th is course selection day (changed due to the storm day February 13th).  Auburn drive will be here and will visit classes so that they can register for courses.  

3.  March 6th is the deadline for all O2 application forms.   This includes the form and the two references.

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Ms. Fortune & Mrs. McArel

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).