AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH  - FEBRUARY 2019
OUR HISTORY is YOUR HISTORY
Our History is YOUR History recognizes the unique history of African Nova Scotians and how it is interwoven with the past, present and future of all Nova Scotians.  Our theme also aligns with the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (DPAD).  The goal of DPAD is to strengthen global cooperation in support of people of African descent as they strive for full inclusion in all aspects of society.

IMPORTANT DATES

March 1st                 Wrestling Regional Championship – Sackville High School
March 2nd                Wrestling Provincial Championship – Sackville High School
March 6th                Ski/Snowboard Trip
March 8th                Assessment & Evaluation Day (no classes)
March 10th               Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 11th               Term 3 Begins
March 17th               St. Patrick’s Day
March 18-22nd         March Break (no classes)
March 20th              Spring Begins
March 27th              Grade 9 Grad Retakes (Lifetouch)
March 27th              SAC Meeting – 6:00pm
March 28th              School Dance 6:00-8:00pm

We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, which is the traditional ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

DEBATE CLUB
Meeting this Friday, lunch time, Ms. Neaves room #109.

BEST BUDDIES
The Best Buddies whole group will meet in the gym tomorrow - Wednesday at lunch!

LION'S CLUB

Last evening 5 grade 9 students from Astral participated in the Lion's Club public speaking competition.  Sarah Jane MacKenzie, Anna Mugford, Darci Hovey, Leah Tibert and Lauren Pyke were all confident and poised speakers.  Congratulations to Lauren Pyke who won and is moving on to the zone level competition in March.

LIBRARY CLUB
Sign up outside the Library at lunch time for the Trivia Contest happening on Wednesday!  $1.00 per team!  Any questions see Ms. Demers.

GIRLS’ RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Playing floorball tomorrow – Wednesday after school!

FREE THE CHILDREN
Free the Children - reminder to all members to go to Mlle. MacDonald's room to fill out your ballot and vote for your spring campaign by Wednesday, February 27th.

LIBRARY CLUB
Today is the last day to sign up your team for the Trivia Challenge in the Library tomorrow!  Lots of prizes are up for grabs!

YEARBOOK
Reminder to grade 9 students:  Please send your digital baby photo littlej@gnspes.ca ASAP, with your name and class in the subject line!

LOLLIPOPS
Lollipops for sale, at lunch, this Friday.  Cost $1 each!  Lots of flavors available!

YEARBOOK
If you did not pay for a yearbook when you paid your student fees in September, you can still order a yearbook.  Order forms are in the office.  The cost is $35.  The deadline to order is May 6, 2019.  Please return your order form to Mrs. Eaglestone, office.  You can also order online at:  ybpay.lifetouch.ca  (the code to order online can be found on the form)

GUIDANCE NEWS
The Guidance outer-office is open from Tuesdays to Thursdays at lunch.  20 people maximum.  Please bring your lunch as it is first come, first serve!
• Tuesdays - Wii day where we will play games on the Wii.
• Wednesdays - Board Game day
• Thursdays are Movie day

1.  March 6th is the deadline for all O2 application forms.   This includes the form and the two references.

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Mr. Goulden & Mrs. Patterson

Reminder – Courtesy Bus is only available to those students whose parents registered with Stock Transportation over the summer.  The bus driver will have a list of students who are permitted to take the bus (if registered).