October 10 Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, October 10, 2024: WEEK #2; CYCLE DAY I

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. 

We would also like to acknowledge people of African ancestry have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years.

Upcoming Dates/Reminders:

October 10 - Terry Fox Run 

October 11 - No School - Teacher PD Day 

October 18 - Picture retake day 

October is Mi’Kmaq History Month 

October is Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. The goal of the month is to help Nova Scotians build awareness of Mi'kmaq history and heritage, and to increase understanding of the province's rich Mi'kmaq culture.

Picture Retakes 

Will take place October 18th

Terry Fox Run - fundraising

Today is our Terry Fox Run.  We have set a goal as a school to raise $2000 for cancer research this year. Let’s crush that goal to make ourselves and Terry proud. 

The run takes place during third period today. Second period will end early 10:25. Students will go to their home rooms to get their passports. Grade 7s will be called to start at 10:35, grade 8s at 10:45, and grade 9s at 10:55.

Make sure to get your passport signed at each checkpoint! You can exchange your completed passport for a sweet treat when you get back to school.

Teachers, please check your email and make sure you know where you are assigned for the event. 

Drama Club

The drama club will meet today after school in the library from 2:30 to 3:30.  

Lates

This is a friendly reminder to be on time for school. You must be in your period 1 class for O’Canada and announcements, which happens at 8:30am in the morning. After lunch, class begins at 12:30pm, if you are arriving after that you will be late. 

Lost and Found

If you have lost items in the school, please check to see if your items are on the lost and found rack.  It is across from the main office.  All items not picked up will be removed at the end of the day on Friday.

Boys Soccer

There will be a boys soccer game at ADJH today at 3:45.

Boys Volleyball

Practice is canceled for today.  Next practice will be after school on Tuesday, October 15th.