ANNOUNCEMENTS:  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – Week #2 Cycle Day I

IMPORTANT DATES
September 10th     Picture Day – Students – Lifetouch – RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 2ND

September 26th   Terry Fox National School Run-Walk Day
September 27th   PD Day – No Classes
September 30th   Orange Shirt Day

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

ORANGE SHIRT DAY – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 as a result of residential school survivor Phyllis Jack Webstad discussing her experience when she arrived at a residential school. On her first day at a residential school Phyllis had her new orange shirt taken away from her. Phyllis' experience is used today to teach students about residential schools.

The date of September 30 was chosen for the annual event because it is the time of year in which Indigenous children were historically taken from their homes to residential schools.

In addition to simply wearing an orange shirt on September 30, this annual event encourages Canadians to learn about the history of residential schools. Many communities have held memorial walks, film screenings, and public lectures to raise awareness about Indigenous history. Additionally, school boards across Canada have begun to use this event to teach children about residential schools.

If you have an orange shirt, please wear it on Monday, September 30th – THANK YOU!!!!

BOYS’ SOCCER
Reminder of the boys’ soccer game today at 4:45 on the Astral Field. All members must be on the field ready to play no later than 4:30pm.

X-COUNTRY
X-Country is up on the bulletin board outside the gym, as well as the tryout information for girls volleyball.

ANIME CLUB
The Anime club will meet today - Thursdays during lunch!

IMMUNIZATION FORMS
Could any grade 7 students who have his/her immunizations forms with them today, please bring them to the office after these announcements.

GUIDANCE

1)  Boys to Men club begin today - Thursday the 26th!

TERRY FOX WALK/RUN – SEPTEMBER 26TH

Good morning Astral students,
Our fundraising goal is $2500; and so far we have raised $600 for cancer research! We are a long way from our goal but we can do it! There is still time to donate, but don’t delay, get your pledge sheets filled out!  The clock is ticking and we need to get those donations in. Every dollar counts, so let’s all pull together and reach that goal!
When Terry Fox was 18, he was diagnosed with cancer. It was the other patients in the hospital that inspired Terry to try and make a difference. He was so moved by their suffering, he was determined to try and help ease their pain by raising money for cancer research. Terry had a goal of raising $1 from every Canadian. When Terry did his Run the national population was 24.1 million. Terry’s dream was realized when his Marathon of Hope fund reached $24.17 million. To date over $750 million has been raised for cancer research. 

Many people wonder how it was possible for Terry Fox to continue to run a marathon a day for 143 days. He always said it was the thought of cancer patients back at the hospital where he was treated for his cancer that motivated him. Terry said: “There can be no reason for me to stop. No matter what pain I suffer, it is nothing compared to the pain of those who have cancer, of those who endure treatment”. What will be your motivation for this year’s Terry Fox Run?

Courage, determination, compassion, kindness and respect. These are just a few of the character traits shown by Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope. Terry has set a great example for all Canadians to follow in his footsteps, to be the best Canadians we can be. Let’s all Be Like Terry, today and every day.

This is the 39th year of the Terry Fox Run! To honor the legacy of Terry Fox, let’s go all out with our fundraising this year! Our school has been doing the Terry Fox Run for over 10 years and in total we have raised thousands of dollars for cancer research.  This year our goal is to raise $2500.00.  Keep an eye on the barometer poster in the front hall as we track our progress to the top!

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Ms. Little & Mrs. Greer

13th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Bike/Walk/Run

Did you know that children, teens and young adults who participate in activism learn real-life social skills such as teamwork, planning, and communication which prepare them for the future? Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society invites you and your family to attend the 13th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Bike Tour/Walk/Run. Pick the route and event which best suits you and your family, while making a difference for those 92% who will not survive their diagnosis.

Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2019
Location: Porters Lake Provincial Park
Swag: Medals, food and beverages and live entertainment
Contact: 1-877-212-9582 / craigscause.ca / info@craigscause.ca