ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wednesday, Sept 17, 2024: WEEK #1 ,Day C
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 23 – SAC Meeting 6pm
September 25 – Curriculum Night 6-7pm
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
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.
Lates:
We will be starting our weekly late detentions next week. A reminder to students that if you are late to class more than three times, during the week, you will have an office detention on Monday afternoons. Students whose parents excuse them will not have detention.
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.
Cross Country:
Cross country athletes should have received information packages with details about the meets at practice yesterday. If you were unable to attend please see Mrs. Carter by the end of week to get information.
Woodshop
Due to safety regulations, sneakers are to be worn at all times in the woodshop.
Boys Soccer:
There will be a practice today from 3:30-4:45. Please be on the field 10 minutes early to warm up and see Mrs Kennedy for attendance.
The first boys soccer game of the season will be tomorrow afternoon at 3:45. We will be playing Graham Creighton at the Craig Blake Memorial Field in Montebello. Boys are asked to be at the field ready to warm up by 3:15.
A reminder that your soccer fees are now due and can be paid via School Cash.
SAC
Are you interested in having a voice in your school community? Consider joining the School Advisory Committee! This is a great opportunity to share your ideas, get involved in decision-making, and work together to make our school an even better place.
Meetings are held once a month on Tuesday evenings. If you’d like to sign up or learn more, please stop by and see Ms Lannon. Your voice matters—join today! 🙌
Green Team
Do you care about the environment and want to make a difference in our school? Join the Green Team! We work together on fun projects like recycling and finding ways to make our school more eco-friendly. It’s a great way to meet new people, share your ideas, and help our planet.
If you’re interested, sign up in the office. Let’s work together to keep our school green! 🌍💚
Leadership
Are you ready to take the lead in planning fun and meaningful activities at our school? Join the Leadership Group!
The Leadership Group helps plan school events, organizes spirit days and hosts fundraisers that support our school and community.
If you’d like to be part of this team, come to the first meeting this Friday, September 19th in Mme Chiasson’s room (137).