ANNOUNCEMENTS:  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021: WEEK #2; CYCLE DAY H

IMPORTANT DATES

November 11th           Remembrance Day (no classes)
November 16 & 17th   Immunizations – Grade 7 & 8’s
November 19th           Assessment & Evaluation Day P-9 (no classes)
November 22nd          Term 2 Begins
November 24th           Report Cards Go Home
November 24th           Parent-Teacher Phone Calls 3:00-5:00pm
November 25th           Professional Development (morning) – NO CLASSES for students
November 25th           Parent-Teacher Phone Calls 1:00-3:00pm – NO CLASSES for students

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

REMEMBRANCE DAY – LEST WE FORGET

https://legion.ca/remembrance/the-poppy/history-of-the-poppy 

In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae

REMBRANCE DAY FACTS

HISTORY OF THE POPPY
The person who first introduced the Poppy to Canada and the Commonwealth was Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae of Guelph, Ontario, a Canadian Medical Officer during the First World War. John McCrae penned the Poem “In Flanders Fields” on a scrap of paper in May, 1915 on the day following the death of a fellow soldier. Little did he know then that those 13 lines would become enshrined in the hearts and minds of all who would wear them. McCrae’s poem was published in Punch Magazine in December of that same year.
The idea for the Remembrance Poppy was conceived by Madame Anna Guérin of France. She was inspired by John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields.” Anna had originally founded a charity to help rebuild regions of France torn apart by the First World War, and created poppies made of fabric to raise funds.

Later, Anna presented her concept to France’s allies, including the precursor to The Royal Canadian Legion, The Great War Veterans Association. The idea was considered at a meeting in Port Arthur, Ontario (now Thunder Bay) and was adopted on July 6, 1921.
Today, the Poppy is worn each year during the Remembrance period to honour Canada's Fallen. The Legion also encourages the wearing of a Poppy for the funeral of a Veteran and for any commemorative event honouring Fallen Veterans. It is not inappropriate to wear a Poppy during other times to commemorate Fallen Veterans and it is an individual choice to do so, as long as it’s worn appropriately.

Thanks to the millions of Canadians who wear the Legion’s lapel Poppy each November, the little red flower has never died, and the memories of those who fell in battle remain strong.

If you see a Veteran or member of our military, at various stores in the community selling poppies, please say “hello” or “thank you!” 

WEATHER
Reminder to students, it is that time of year!  Cold in the morning, warmer in the afternoon.  So please, dress in for the conditions (in layers – mittens/gloves/hat in your bookbag).

BEST BUDDIES
Best Buddies will meet, tomorrow, Wednesday at lunch in the Learning Centre.

PHYS ED DEPARTMENT
If you are not scheduled to be in the gym, please do not enter the gym for any reason.  The office has cups for water if you need one.

GUIDANCE
1)  MOVIE CLUB – Fridays during lunch in Guidance! There is a limit of 20 so please come right at lunch dismissal.
2)  Calling all Settlers of Catan, Dungeons and Dragons and Board Game fans! Tuesdays at lunch meet in Guidance!  Bring your lunch!