Astral Drive Junior High

December 7th, 2023

Thursday, December 7, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Thursday, December 7, 2023 WEEK #2

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 7 - Band Concert
Dec 13 - Pop-up Library
Dec 14 - December Dance
Dec 21 - Christmas Break Begins


Hide and Go Seek to support Jessie Tree

This event will take place today in the gym at lunch. Tickets are $1.  There are still some spaces available and you may purchase your ticket at the doors.

Santa is coming back to Astral

Santa will be coming back to Astral on Friday for those who missed out this past Friday.  Get your picture with Santa for $2.  Mr. Lukenda has your 4x6 picture available for pick up from last Friday's pictures. If you did have your picture taken and would like a digital copy, come see Mr. Lukenda. 

Chess club will be on Thursdays at lunch.  Everyone is welcome! Come learn to play or intellectually destroy others :) Chess is every THURSDAY at lunch room 111 Mr. Nagle’s room.

Girls Basketball
A reminder that your player fee of $20 is due by Dec 11th.  This can be paid via School Cash.

Cheerleading
Cheer team fees of $30 are now due and can be paid via School Cash.

Leadership
The next leadership meeting will take place this Friday, December 8th, at 11:35 in Mme Chiasson’s room. Please bring your lunch.

ADJH Giving Campaign
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.

Band
Jazz band at lunch on Thursday!
MCs (Allie, Maddy, Alena, Eva and Emma) for the concert come to the gym at 11:15 to practice using the Mic.