ANNOUNCEMENTS:  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 – Week #1 Cycle Day B

OCTOBER IS Mi'kmaw History Month

L’nui’sultinej
Let’s Speak Mi’kmaw

Language is at the heart of Mi’kmaw culture and knowledge. In this International Year of Indigenous Languages, we celebrate our ancestors who have preserved and protected our language over many generations. Speakers say that our language is based in actions or “doing.” Rather than saying what something is, more often in Mi’kmaw a word says what something does. The language is also flexible since there are many ways to express oneself. Because of this, the context of who, why, where and when someone speaks is very important. The language contains a great deal of humour and imagery. Words and phrases are rich in teachings and worldviews, and are often anchored in the landscapes and seascapes of Mi’kma’ki. (HRCE Website)

IMPORTANT DATES

October 2nd         School Photos – Lifetouch
October 14th        Thanksgiving – No Classes

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

GUIDANCE

1)  Mrs. Greer's Movie Club is on again this week on TODAY - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at lunch in Guidance!
20 is the maximum capacity; so come on out with your lunch and enjoy!

2) Calling all girls!  Grade 8 and 9 girls are invited to come out this Friday at lunch in Guidance for our Girl's group!  We will be discussing topics, building great friendships and having fun.   Bring your lunch and see you there!

3)  Teachers - our Organizational Club is starting next Monday, October 7th from 10:45-11:45am.  Please refer students to me who you feel would benefit from explicit teaching, strategies and help with staying organized.   Students feel free to come to Guidance before Friday this week to refer yourselves if you would like time for organizational help as well.

X-COUNTRY & GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL
X-Country is up on the bulletin board outside the gym, as well as the tryout information for girls’ volleyball.

BOYS’ SOCCER
There will be an Astral boys’ soccer game today at 3:45 on EPEC field Eastern Passage.  Be on the field and ready to play at 3:30pm.  All members of the boys’ soccer team are asked to meet in Ms. Little's lab at 11:45 for a short meeting.

IMMUNIZATION FORMS
Could any grade 7 students who have his/her immunizations forms with them today, please bring them to the office after these announcements.

AFTER SCHOOL BUS DUTY
Mrs. Lannon & Mr. Tetford