October 3 Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, October 3, 2024: WEEK #1; CYCLE DAY D

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

Cross Country:

There will be a cross country practice today after school. Please meet in the gym for 2:40. Athletes are reminded to pay their 10$ athletic fee on SchoolCash prior to the October 10th meet.

Girls Volleyball

 The Grade 8 Girls will tryout on Friday October 4th from 3-4:30pm.   The Grade 7’s will tryout Monday October 7th from 4-5:30pm.

Drama Club

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

Friendly Reminder

To keep our washrooms clean of vandalism and destruction. These are shared spaces. Please report any vandalism to your teacher. 

Leadership

There will be a leadership meeting tomorrow, October 4th, at 11:35 in Mme Chiasson’s room (137). Please bring your lunch.

Intramurals

There will be a girls intramural flag football tournament starting next Wednesday!! The sign up sheet is outside the gymnasium on the bulletin board

Behind EVERY great school is a caring custodian. We have the best custodians here at Astral Drive Junior High. Yesterday was Custodian Appreciation Day. Thank you Mr. Marc and our night staff for all your hard work and everything you do.