Astral Drive Junior High

April 29th, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Monday, April 29, 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.


Month of the Military Child
Please join us for Teal Up Tuesday tomorrow in recognition of the Month of the Military Child.

Yearbooks
Yearbooks can now be purchased via the Lifetouch website for $30.           ybpay.lifetouch.ca ~ yearbook code: 14708324

Library Club
Since the Library was closed at lunch on Friday, today is the day to vote for your favourite poem by a student.  Come to the Library at lunch time to cast your ballot.  The winner gets a prize at the end of the day!

Volleyball Tournament
There will be a volleyball tournament held in the gym today, April 30th, May 2nd & 3rd.  See the sign-up sheet by the gym for more information.

Track and Field Tryouts:
Track and field tryouts for the 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, Junior Long Jump and Intermediate Triple Jump will be held this Wednesday May 1st from 3-5pm at Beazley Field. Please see Mrs. Carter, Mr. Carew or Mr. Elliott if you have any questions.

Bluenose Marathon Youth Run
Any students who are interested in participating in the Bluenose Marathon Youth Run on Saturday May 18th are asked to see Mrs. Carter before May 2nd to apply for a bursary for a free registration code.

Drama Club
The drama club will meet today for rehearsals from 2:30 to 3:30 in the library.

Cole Harbour Library
Teen Night-Deep Fake Detection
AI-generated images are on the rise and are already causing massive problems; do you think you can tell the difference between real and deep fake images?  Put your skills to the test in our Deep Fake Detection showdown to win prizes! 
Tuesday, April 30 6:00-7:30pm Grades 7 and up in the Teen Zone.