Astral Drive Junior High

June 9th, 2023

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023: WEEK #2; CYCLE DAY J
IMPORTANT DATES

June 12th          Girls’ Softball Tournament
June 12th          ADJH Band Tour – Elementary Schools
June 14th          Boys’ Softball Tournament
June 14th          Best Buddies Bowling Trip
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.

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 TRIP

Band students are going on your final field trip of the year Monday - June 12th!

If you have said you are going to help bring things over to Astral Drive Elementary, Please arrive in the band room by 8:00am Monday, June 12th - thank you!

If you are not helping you should arrive at Astral Elementary gym by 8:30am. You will use the door that opens directly to the gym.  Which is close to where the playground is.  A chaperone will have the door open so you know where to go.  DO NOT go into the school through the main doors.

Also, everything you need to know is on google classroom and in your gnspes emails.

BOYS’ SOFTBALL TEAM

Members of the boys’ softball team are reminded to pass in their permission slips to Ms. Banfield as soon as possible. The boys’ softball practice will take place Monday, June 12th from 2:45-4:00pm.

GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAM

The girls’ softball team will practice today from 2:45-4:00pm.

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!