TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023: WEEK #1; CYCLE DAY B
IMPORTANT DATES

May 30th            SAC Meeting 6pm

June 1st             School Dance 6:30-8:30pm – GRADE 7 & 8's ONLY
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.

IWK – SPIRIT WEEK

The IWK Health Centre is a very special and important place in our community. It provides services and care to children, youth, and women.

On June 3rd and 4th, the IWK will be holding its annual telethon and Astral Drive would like to support this worthy cause. During this week's spirit week, there will be activities in the gym each day starting at noon. It will cost $2 to participate and all funds raised will go to support the IWK. Come down to the gym today to play 4 corner soccer and enjoy a BBQ; we will be selling hot dogs, drinks and jumbo freezies today - each item will cost $2 or less.

Students and staff are also encouraged to participate in this week's spirit days:

TODAY:  Tuesday will be jersey day.
Wednesday will be summer-wear day.
Thursday will be PJ Day.
Friday will be Pride Day where you are encouraged to wear all colors of the rainbow.

BOYS’ SOFTBALL

The boys’ softball team list is posted outside the gymnasium. There will be a practice tomorrow - Wednesday after school from 2:45-4:00 pm.

SCHOOL DANCE
The next school dance is this 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.  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.

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 this Friday - June 2, 2023.

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 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!