October 23 Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wednesday, October 23, 2024: WEEK #2; CYCLE DAY H

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:

Friday - No School - Professional Conference Day for Teachers 

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.

Girls Intramural Volleyball Tournament

Today after school, team A2 will play A3 and B2 will play B3.

Library Club

It is time for the annual Pumpkin Colouring Contest!  Come to the Library to get your pumpkin outline and create your own design.  The winners will be announced on Halloween.

Movie Club

Do you like watching movies? Looking for a quiet place to eat your lunch with friends each Friday? Join Movie Club in Room 135! We’ve extended our sign up deadline until the end of the month.

Best Buddies

Best Buddies will meet Thursday at lunch in the learning centre, bring your lunch with you!

Lates

We are noticing a large amount of students coming into the building in the morning and afternoon late to school. A reminder that the morning bell goes at 8:30am (for students to be in class) and the afternoon bell is at 12:25pm (for students to be in class at 12:30pm). Late detentions will be starting this week - Friday’s afterschool, for students with three or more lates per week. With no school this Friday - Detentions will be held tomorrow afterschool. 

SAC

Are you a student who would like to be more involved in your school?  If so, maybe the School Advisory Committee is for you! The School Advisory Committee meets once a month to discuss important issues, provide feedback on school policies, and help plan initiatives. If you would like to have an input on these issues, please see Ms. Lannon!

Spirit Week

Attention Mustangs: Get your creativity flowing and your school spirit soaring - Spirit Week is just around the corner! 

Starting on Monday, October 28th, each day of next week will feature a different theme, and both students and staff are encouraged to participate.

  • Monday: Dress Like Your Favorite Candy – Sweeten up the day and wear colors, patterns, or accessories that represent your favorite candy! 

  • Tuesday: Jersey and Sportswear Day –  Show off your team spirit! Wear your favorite sports jersey or sportswear. 

  • Wednesday: Adam Sandler Day – Channel your inner Sandler with relaxed, oversized and mismatched attire!

  • Thursday: Costume Day – Get creative and wear your favorite costume! Remember, no masks or fake weapons.

       Friday: Pajama Day – Wrap up the week in your coziest sleepwear!