IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, October 22nd             Provincial Conference Day P-12 (no classes)
Thursday, October 28th         Lifetouch – Student Photo RETAKES
Sunday, October 31st             Halloween

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

LIBRARY NEWS
There's a new event happening today at lunch time in the Library.  If you're good at puzzles and you like free candy, stop by to take part in the Picture Placement Puzzle event!  Each contestant will get a chance to be the fastest to complete their puzzle to win the prize!  Overall fastest time will get an extra prize!  Come to the Library at lunch to get in on the action!

GIRLS’ SOCCER
The championship game is Monday, October 25th vs. Caledonia at 3:45pm; Harbour East field.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD PROGRAM – GRADE 9 STUDENTS
Any grade 9 students who are interested in participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program are invited to an information meeting in Mme. Kelly's classroom on Tuesday, October 26th at lunch.

SPIRIT WEEK:  OCTOBER 25-29, 2021

Next week will be spirit week: October 25th-29th! All staff and students are encouraged to participate!

• Monday is PJ day
• Tuesday is plaid day
• Wednesday is wacky sock day
• Thursday is black, orange and purple day
• Friday everyone is welcome to dress up in their costumes, but no weapons or face masks, other than our regular COVID masks-of course!

GSA

Thank you to everyone who wore the colour purple today in celebration of Spirit Day to show solidarity against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth specifically with a focus on mental health.
From the GLAAD website:  "LGBTQ+ youth disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Each year, millions go purple for Spirit Day to support LGBTQ+ youth in a united stand against bullying. Pledging to “go purple" on Spirit Day is a way for everyone — [...] neighbors, parents, classmates, and friends — to visibly show solidarity with youth and to take part in the largest, most visible LGBTQ+ anti-bullying campaign in the world.”

GUIDANCE
1)  Do you like movies?  Each Friday in Guidance, come on down with your lunch to watch a movie and enjoy a year of fun, film and friends!  There is a limit of 20 so please come right at the bell.
2)  Calling all Settlers of Catan, Dungeons and Dragons and Board Game fans! Tuesdays at lunch meet in room 165 – Mr. Lukenda’s room!  Bring your lunch and enjoy some games with friends!