Astral Drive Junior High

October 16th, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 – Week #1 Cycle Day C


DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS to a school or schools, you can expect to find the information in the following ways:
• Check HRCE website at www.hrce.ca
• Follow HRCE on Twitter at Twitter.com/HRCE_NS
• Call our information line at 902-464-INFO (4636)
• Listen to your radio (All local radio stations are informed)
• HRCE will send an e-mail to all parents/guardians with email addresses in PowerSchool.


OCTOBER IS MI’KMAQ HISTORY MONTH

IMPORTANT DATES
October 21st         Election Day
October 24th        Deadline to order photos
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.

OCTOBER LEADERSHIP GROUP
There is a list posted outside the learning centre of those students chosen to be on the October Leadership group. There will be a meeting for all of those students TODAY - Wednesday at lunch in the learning centre. Please bring your lunch. Any questions, please see Ms. Banfield or Ms. Martin.

CROSS COUNTRY – REGIONALS
Taking place this Friday, October 18th (date changed – due to weather - from Thursday, October 17th) at Point Pleasant Park.

BOYS SOCCER
The boys’ soccer team beat Gaetz brook 3-0 yesterday advancing to the finals today. goals scorers were Ryan Hall 2 Lachlan MacLean 1. Good luck today boys!!

LOLLIPOPS
Lollipops will be sold on Friday at lunch in the front foyer by the office from 11:45-12:05. Cost $1.00 each.

LIBRARY CLUB
Wednesday
The Library Club is holding a fundraiser next Tuesday.  See the posters around the school for details over the next week!

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Final try-out will be tomorrow - Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm.

GIRLS’ SOCCER
Congratulations to the girls’ soccer team for another amazing win with a score of 10-0 against Gaetz Brook.  Championship game is today!  There is a meeting for the girls’ soccer team at lunch today in the gym!

LIFETOUCH – STUDENT PHOTOS
Student photos & ID cards have arrived.  Homeroom teachers will distribute them.  If you would like to place an order, please return the order form to Mrs. Eaglestone, OFFICE, by October 24th (deadline).  Thank you!

GSA
GSA weekly meetings are Thursdays at lunch in the Art room.  GSA is a safe environment for 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies.  Everyone is welcome!!!

LOST & FOUND
Students are asked to please check the Lost & Found containers by the entrance/exit doors across from the office.  Please take any items that belong to you!

GUIDANCE
• Mrs. Greer's Movie Club takes place Tuesday & Wednesday, each week, at lunch in Guidance!
• Girls’ Group to meet this Friday at lunch in Guidance.
20 is the maximum capacity; come on out with your lunch and enjoy!

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

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Mrs. Banfield & Mr. Elliott