ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, Sept 11, 2024: WEEK #2 ,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:
September 16 is Picture Day Tuesday
September 23 – SAC Meeting 6pm
September 25 – Curriculum Night 6-8pm
September 26 - Orange Shirt Day in honour of Truth and Reconciliation
September 29 - Professional Development Day - No School
September 30 - Truth and Reconciliation Day - No School
PLEASE WRITE DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS HERE
Scents - Perfume and Body Spray
Body Spray, perfume and scents are not permitted in HRCE schools. Students are not permitted to wear scents, please respect the learning environment and the needs of others.
Halifax Transit Passes:
Halifax Transit passes have been issued. If you have not yet picked up your pass, please stop by the office at lunch time to see Mrs. Nash.
Morning Safety - The Astral Bus Loop is new this year. Reminder to all students to use the sidewalk walking down the street to the loop(not the grass side). Please do not walk through the loop as cars will be entering and exiting throughout the day. Use the sidewalk to walk past the elementary school to come to the junior high.
Library Club
Come to the Library at lunch time tomorrow to try out some bowling! If you get a strike, you get a prize!
Cell Phone Policy - Following the Provincial Cell Phone policy, students are not permitted to carry a cell phone or device on their person during instructional time. Instructional time begins at 8:20 when you enter the building. Cell phones and devices (including headphones) need to be put away and stored in your locker before you head to the first period. Students are allowed to use them during lunch.
Boys Soccer Tryouts
A callback list has been posted on the bulletin board outside the gym.
If your name is on the list, you will attend a final tryout tomorrow from 3-4:30 on the field.
Bring your cleats, shin pads, and a water bottle.
Please come to the field 5-10 minutes early to check in with Mme Kennedy.