September 23 Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tuesday, Sept 23, 2024: WEEK #2, Day G

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

September is Deaf Awareness Month: In Canada, more than 3.21 million people are Deaf or hard of hearing. The learning centre has created a bulletin board beside the music room for anyone looking to learn sign language. Please come check it out. 

Girls Soccer

Awesome 11-0 win by the girls against BiHi. Mia with the bicycle kick goal, Whit and Emme with hat tricks and more.

A reminder to the girls soccer team that your team fee is now due.  Payment can be made via School Cash 

Cross Country:

Cross country practice today and Meet on Thursday. Cross country practice Tuesday and meet on Thursday. All students MUST submit their forms to Mrs. Carter before the end of day in order to be permitted to attend the meet on Thursday.

Boys Soccer

Come cheer on your boys mustang soccer team at their next game today at 3:45 pm at the fields behind MicMac Mall.  Your team fee is now due.  Payment can be made via School Cash 

Volleyball

Sign up sheets and tryout times for the girls and boys volleyball are now posted outside the gym. The sign up for the girls team closes at the end of the day today. Tryouts for Grade 7 girls will take place this Wednesday Sept 24th from 2:30-4. Please listen to the announcements for more tryout times.

Library Club

The Library Club meets today after school.  Anyone can join.  Can’t make it?  Speak with Ms. Demers at lunch time.

Green Team

Members of the green team are asked to meet in Ms. Lannon’s room at lunch. 

Best Buddies

Interested in joining best buddies? Please complete the Best Buddies Application survey by Friday, the survey can be found outside the learning center and Mrs. McQuarries room (213). Scan the QR code and answer the questions. 

Halifax Public Library

Join us tonight for Teen Night at Cole Harbour Public Library from 6-7:30 to play Caveman Word Smash! It is open to all junior high and high school students, it is totally free, and there are snacks.