Astral Drive Junior High

October 3rd, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019 – Week #1 Cycle Day D

OCTOBER IS MI’KMAQ HISTORY MONTH

IMPORTANT DATES

October 14th        Thanksgiving – No Classes
October 25th        Provincial Conference Day – No Classes

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

LIBRARY CLUB
Thursday
The Library Club will be meeting tomorrow after school.  Please let Ms. Demers know if you cannot make the meeting.

TERRY FOX
The Terry Fox committee would like to thank both the staff and students for making this year's Terry Fox walk a huge success. Not only did we meet our goal, but we surpassed it! Because of all of your hard work, we raised $4612.25! This is our biggest donation yet! Your commitment and perservance  to this cause is much appreciated. Thank you for helping to beat cancer and keep Terry's dream alive. Go mustangs! 

Winner of pizza party is homeroom 806 – Madame Arseneau!

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 tomorrow - 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.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
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.

CROSS COUNTRY
Any athletes running in the cross country meet today at Shubie park are asked to see Mr Carew today at recess in the gym.

GARBAGE
Students are reminded to use the garbage cans placed outside the building to put your garbage in!

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Mrs. Lannon & Mr. Tetford