Astral Drive Junior High

November 20th, 2023

Monday, November 23, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  MONDAY, November 20, 2023: WEEK #2; CYCLE DAY F

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
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 .

Upcoming Dates/Reminders:

November 20 - Term 2 begins
November 23 - am PD/pm PT conferences

Library Club

On Wednesday at lunch time, the Library Club will be holding another fundraiser.  Bring 25 cents in change for your chance at Mask or No Mask.  Prizes won each time, but will it be big or small?

Girls Volleyball
There is a girls volleyball game today,at Ellenvale.  Start time is 3:30pm. 

Cole Harbour Library - Hunger Games
In honour of the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy) movie being released, you are cordially invited to the training stations.  Release your inner Cinna as you style a costume worthy of a tribute,test your knowledge with the survival trivia, participate in the Cornucopia Challenge; may the odds be in your favour.
Tuesday, November 21 6:00pm-7:30pm  Grades 7 and up.

Boys Volleyball
Congratulations to the boys volleyball team on a very exciting win against Graham Creighton on Thursday.  Players of the game go to
Spencer Woodward
Nathan Penney
For their exceptional play
Next game will be Tuesday at Ellenvale.

Cheerleading
Cheerleading tryouts will take place on Tuesday 4:30-6:00pm in the gym.

Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20th marks the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Day has been observed since 1999 to memorialize those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence worldwide. Trans and gender diverse young people in Canada experience increased rates of bullying, poorer mental health outcomes, and missed time in schools. We all share a role in ending transphobia in our communities. Anyone looking to learn more about the Trans Day of Remembrance is invited to Mx. Morse’s room, #121, at the beginning of lunch.
Drama Club

The drama club will meet for improv practice today in the library from 2:30 to 3:30.

Girls Basketball

The girls’ basketball team will have their first practice tonight at 5pm.