Astral Drive Junior High

May 18th, 2023

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023: WEEK #1; CYCLE DAY D
IMPORTANT DATES

May 18th            Band – Spring Concert 6:30pm (band students arrive at 6pm)
May 22nd           Victoria Day (no classes)

UPCOMING DATES – JUNE 2023

June 1st             School Dance 6:30-8:30pm
June 7th            Cole Harbour Pop-Up Library (main entrance) – lunch hour
June 8th            Immunization Clinic #2
June 19th           Grade 9 Harbour Cruise – more details to follow
June 21-27        Grade 9 Exams & Make-up Day
June 21st            National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
June 28th           Grace 9 Closing Ceremony (10:00am – gym)
June 29th           Assessment & Evaluation Day PP-12 (no classes)
June 30th          Report Cards Go Home via EduPost – Early Dismissal – Last Day

We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The Treaties of Peace and Friendship cover this territory.

TRACK & FIELD

There will be an important track meeting today at lunch for all athletes who are advancing to Regionals at lunch time in the gym.

GIRLS' SOFTBALL

Girls’ softball tryout will take place Wednesday, May 24th after school until approximately 4:30pm.

LEADERSHIP

There will be a leadership meeting tomorrow - Friday at lunch for all leadership students and any grade 8 students interested in being in leadership next year. The meeting will take place in the learning centre.

BOYS’ SOFTBALL TRYOUT

There will be a boys' softball tryout today - Thursday May 18th after school from 2:45-4:00pm. Any questions, please see Ms. Banfield.

SCHOOL YARD CLEAN UP

If you have signed up to help clean up the school yard, go to Ms. Campbell's room today at lunch for a quick meeting. If you can't make it, please find Ms. Campbell and she will fill you in.

TEEN NIGHTS’ COLE HARBOUR LIBRARY from 6:00-7:30pm (grades 7 & up)

Tuesday nights are Teen Nights at Cole Harbour Public Library. They run from 6-7:30 every Tuesday and they're open to anyone in grades 7 and up. They do a different activity each week, it is always free, and there are snacks. Please note the following May events:

           May 23:  Sushi Night
           May 30:  Natural Watercolours with WILD Outside

Sundays, at the Cole Harbour Library, from 2:00-4:30pm - TABLETOP TEEN DROP-IN: On Sunday afternoons, the Program Room becomes a teen gaming hub where you can meet other players and start new games.  Join a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, test your best Magic: The Gathering deck, or play any board game from their huge collection.  Please bring your own decks, dice, rule books, etc.  Curious about these games, but don’t know where to start?  It’s perfect for you too!  Just drop in and try it out.  Text Ali @ (782) 641-6385 with questions or to get a reminder text!

GAMES CLUB

Tuesdays at lunch – room 174 – Art room!

GSA CLUB

Wednesdays – at lunchtime – room 221; Ms. Campbell’s room.  All are welcome!

MOVIE CLUB

Thursdays – at lunch – room 135; Ms. MacNeil’s room.

Only students who have signed up for movie club can come to movie club? If you want to sign up, you have to let Ms. McNeil know beforehand.

CHESS CLUB – CANCELLED TODAY

The Chess Club will take place every Thursday at lunch in Mr. Nagle’s room 111. If you know how to play or want to learn how to play, feel free to come check it out tomorrow. 

GUIDANCE NEWS

Every Thursday at lunch come over to the guidance room to relax at the Don’t You Worry Club! All students are welcome! This club is for students with a lot of stress and anxiety and/or students who would like to learn more about such things. Come and share strategies with others, so that everyone can benefit! It is a worry-free place to be!