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 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.

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

JAZZ BAND
Jazz Band has been cancelled for today; Jazz Band rehearsal will resume next Tuesday at 2:30pm.

PHYS ED
Intermediate badminton tryouts today and tomorrow at 2:30pm!

SKI/SNOWBOARD TRIP
Money will be collected today - Tuesday at lunch in Ms. Little's Lab for the next ski trip to Martock on February 21st. We need 20 more students to sign up in order to fill the bus!

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!

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

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

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 this Friday the 22nd.
2.  All grade 9 students are reminded that today - Tuesday, February 19th is course selection day!  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
Mr. Gallant & Ms. Neaves

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).