ANNOUNCEMENTS:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019 – Week #1 Cycle Day C

OCTOBER IS MI’KMAQ HISTORY MONTH

L’nui’sultinej
Let’s Speak Mi’kmaw
Language is at the heart of Mi’kmaw culture and knowledge. In this International Year of Indigenous Languages, we celebrate our ancestors who have preserved and protected our language over many generations. Speakers say that our language is based in actions or “doing.” Rather than saying what something is, more often in Mi’kmaw a word says what something does. The language is also flexible since there are many ways to express oneself. Because of this, the context of who, why, where and when someone speaks is very important. The language contains a great deal of humour and imagery. Words and phrases are rich in teachings and worldviews, and are often anchored in the landscapes and seascapes of Mi’kma’ki. (from HRCE website).

IMPORTANT DATES

October 2nd         School Photos – Lifetouch
October 14th        Thanksgiving – No Classes

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

GUIDANCE

1)  Mrs. Greer's Movie Club is on again this week:  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at lunch in Guidance!
20 is the maximum capacity; so come on out with your lunch and enjoy!

2) Calling all girls!  Grade 8 and 9 girls are invited to come out this Friday at lunch in Guidance for our Girl's group!
We will be discussing topics, building great friendships and having fun.   Bring your lunch and see you there!

3)  Teachers - our Organizational Club is starting next Monday, October 7th from 10:45-11:45am.  Please refer students to me who you feel would benefit from explicit teaching, strategies and help with staying organized.   Students feel free to come to Guidance before Friday this week to refer yourselves if you would like time for organizational help as well.

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

GOAL
Girls’ Only Active Lunch in the gym today!  All girls are welcome!

CROSS COUNTRY
All students who are participating in the cross country race on Thursday, should return their permission forms and $5 fee to Mr. Carew today!  Thank you!

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Tryouts:
October 8th  4:30 – 6:00pm for Grade 7 Tryouts
October 9th  4:30 – 6:00pm for Grades 8 & 9 Tryouts
October 10 4:30 – 6:00pm for final Tryouts

Practices:
October 14 & 16     4:30 – 6:00pm
October 21 & 23    4:30 – 6:00pm
October 28            4:30 – 6:00pm

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
Boys’ volleyball sign-up sheets are outside the gym!  All interested athletes should sign up before Tuesday’s tryout.

GIRLS’ SOCCER
Good game girls with a win 10-0!  Goal scorers were:  Ariana, Havelie, Bella, Lauren, Riley, Isabelle and Sara M.

BOYS’ SOCCER
The boys’ soccer team played another very close game beating EPEC 1-0. Ryan Hall scored the goal.

Last Thursday, the boys’ soccer team played Gaetz Brook Junior high beating them with a score of 2-1. Lachlan Maclean & Eddie Herlt!

There will be an important meeting in Ms. Little's lab at 11:45am today. All members must attend.

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Mrs. Lannon & Mr. Tetford