Astral Drive Junior High

December 1st, 2023

Friday, December 1, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Friday, December 1, 2023 WEEK #1

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

We recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies and contributions have enriched Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
Upcoming Dates/Reminders:

Dec 4 - PD
Dec 7 - Band Concert
Dec 21 - Christmas Break Begins
Band
Reminder that grade seven band is rehearsing first period.
Jazz/Pop Band Rehearsal will take place today from 11:55-12:25pm

Santa is coming to ADJH!
Staff and students are invited to have your picture taken with Santa today.  He will be found between rooms 165-168 during the lunch hour.  The cost will be $2.00 per person with proceeds going towards 803’s ILT holiday project: The Jessie Tree.  If you miss out today, Santa will be back on December 8th.

Pie a Teacher
Tickets will be sold today during lunch, near the office. $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00.  Event will take place on December 6th.  Which teacher would you like to pie??

Boys Volleyball
Congratulations to the boys volleyball team who defeated Bihi in three sets to win the championship.  Great game played by all the players. Players of the game go to:
Austin Bazinet
Nate Bouter

December School Dance
Our next school dance will be on December 14th.  The cost is $6.00 and can be paid through School Cash. 

Cole Harbour Library
Cole Harbour Public Library is hosting a free makerspace program this Saturday from 2:30-4:00pm. It is open to everyone and you'll be make candles and dreidels for Hannukah. That's an open makerspace program at Cole Harbour library tomorrow from 2:30-4:00.

Leadership
There will be a leadership meeting today at 11:35 in Mme Chiasson’s room. Please bring your lunch.
Starting next Wednesday, December 6th, our school’s next giving campaign will begin. As the weather gets colder, many people in our community are in need of items to keep warm. ‘’DecembRRR’’ encourages students and staff to bring in gently used winter hats, gloves and mittens, as well as new socks to help support those in need in our community. Please bring in these items to your homeroom class between December 6th and December 15th.