FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023: WEEK #1; CYCLE DAY E
IMPORTANT DATES

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
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.

SRPING CONCERT

A BIG THANK YOU to our amazing band teacher - Mrs. Oxford and our super-talented band students who did an amazing job last night! Admin and staff are so proud of you all!  Absolutely amazing!

Message from Mrs. Oxford:  A Great big thank-you to all the staff that showed up to help last night!  BAND Students you were AMAZING! Congratulations on being awesome

SCHOOL YARD CLEAN UP

Thank you to students who participated in the school yard clean up yesterday!  Everyone did so well. Students picked up 1500-2000 pieces of litter in one hour!!!! Likely the equivalent of 2-3 bags full.

SCHOOL DANCE

The next school dance is Thursday, June 1st.  Due to fire regulations and our grade 9 students have their year-end event June 19th; the dance is for our grade 7 & 8 students only, as well as grade 6 students from our feeder elementary schools.  The cost of the dance is $5; we are asking for food bank donations, if possible (community food banks thank you, in advance).  Please pay for your ticket via SchoolCash Online.  Tickets can be purchased up to and including June 1st at noon.

GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TRYOUT

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

GRADE 9 HARBOUR CRUISE

Grade 9 students who want to attend the Boat Cruise June 19th, please pay for your TICKET via SchoolCash Online.  Cost is $42.  Payment can made up to and including June 2, 2023.

REGIONALS – TRACK & FIELD

Students participating in Regionals next week are asked to pay the $10 fee via SchoolCash Online before Wednesday, May 24th.

LEADERSHIP

There is a leadership meeting today 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.

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

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!