Astral Drive Junior High

June 7th, 2023

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023: WEEK #2; CYCLE DAY H
IMPORTANT DATES

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.

COLE HARBOUR POP-UP LIBRARY

The Pop-Up Library will be here today at lunch.  In honour of Indigenous History Month, all the materials are from Indigenous creators and focus on Indigenous characters, experiences, history, etc. You can borrow books, movies, graphic novels, and comics. Everything is free and they will waive any fines you already have.  You do not need a library card to use the Pop-Up Library: they can look up your card or make you a new card.  They will also have free snacks and take-home craft kits!

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks have arrived!  They will be distributed this week.

BEST BUDDIES

Best Buddies will meet today at lunch in the learning centre.

GUIDANCE

Any students who have parents/guardians in the military are welcome to join our meeting on Friday, June 16th. at lunch in the counselling office. The military family resource center will be here to meet with you.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone then!

BAND

All band rehearsals are on for this week: Thursday lunch band is happening like normal.

BOYS’ SOFTBALL TEAM

Members of the boys’ softball team are reminded to pass in their permission slips to Ms. Banfield as soon as possible.


GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAM

The girls’ softball team will practice TODAY – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week from 2:45-4:00pm.  Today’s practice will take place on the Bissett field.

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

Since June is often a very stressful time for Teens, the theme of this month is Regress and DeStress. Teen Night is always on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm at Cole Harbour Public Library and we'll have snacks every week.

June 13: Cartoon Quiz
June 20: Craft like a Kid
June 27: Candy Gambling

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!

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!