Astral Drive Junior High

February 21st, 2024

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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.


African Heritage Month Fact of the Day
Canadian jazz icon, pianist and composer, Oscar Peterson, was born on August 15, 1925, in Montreal, Quebec.⁠ Throughout his career, Peterson received a Juno Award, and eight Grammy wins and was known for his speed, dexterity and unique technique, gaining the nickname “the man with four hands.” ⁠Peterson was featured on over 200 other albums alongside some of the other greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday. He began releasing albums at 25 years old in 1950 up until his death on December 23, 2007, at the age of 82. His name is proudly displayed on Canada’s Walk of Fame as well as the International Jazz Hall of Fame.⁠

Dance
ADJH dance will be on Thursday, February 29th.  $6.00 fee can be paid via School Cash.

Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision will be held today after lunch in the lunch room (172)

Drama Club

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