ANNOUNCEMENTS:  MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021: WEEK #1; CYCLE DAY A

IMPORTANT DATES

December 17th           Last Day to Purchase Items from the Canteen
December 21st           Last Day Before Christmas Break
December 22-Jan. 3   Christmas Break

Jan. 4, 2022                Schools Re-open - FOR STAFF

Jan 6, 2022                 Schools Re-open - FOR STUDENTS

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

SPRIIT WEEK
Starting this Wednesday, we will begin Christmas spirit week!!! The following are a list of the themed days:

Wednesday, December 15th: Holiday Accessories Day (hats, socks, etc)
Thursday, December 16th: Elf Day (dress in Green and Red)
Friday, December 17th: Friday Flannel Day (plaid and flannel)
Monday, December 20th: PJ Day
Tuesday, December 21st: Holiday Sweaters

FOOD DRIVE
This week, our grade 7 ILT classes are holding a food drive in support of Feed NS and a coin drive in support of Adsum House and Margaret's House. Astral Drive has a long history of supporting those in need, especially during the holiday season and now more than ever. Please bring in all non-perishable food items and coins to your homeroom teacher - together we can do so much!

PHYS ED NEWS
There is NO wrestling practice today.
There will be intramural volleyball today. Teachers vs BCCK and Yes Please vs. Certified Crocs

LIBRARY NEWS
A reminder from Ms. Demers that all Library loans need to be back by the end of this week before the holidays.  If you have any questions about what you may have out, please see Ms. Demers immediately.

The Library's annual Holiday Colouring Contest ends this Thursday.  Get your piece in to Ms. Demers by lunch time on Thursday to enter to win a present!

Also, starting this week, the Library will be selling used books.  Stop by to see the selection and maybe pick out a gift for a loved one!

CANTEEN
Last day to order from the Canteen (before Christmas break) will be this Friday, December 17th.

WATER BOTTLES AND MASKS
Students are reminded to bring your water bottle to school and to wear either your school-provided mask or your own mask from home every day!  There are no cone cups to distribute – they are all gone.

GREEN TEAM

Green Team will be doing recyclable collections:

Friday’s Week 1 - last period
Friday’s Week 2 - 4th period.

SCHOOL CLUBS:
BOARD GAMES – TUESDAY’S – LUNCH – GUIDANCE
GIRLS’ GROUP – THURSDAY’S - LUNCH – GUIDANCE
GSA – WENDESDAY’S – LUNCH – ROOM 221
PEER TUTORING – WEDNESDAY’S – LUNCH – ROOM 213
MOVIE CLUB – FRIDAY’S – LUNCH – GUIDANCE

TECH ED – CARBOARD BOXES
Asking all students – if you have cardboard boxes at home (mid size or bigger) please bring them to school and drop them off at Ms. Little’s or Mr. Lukenda’s room – Tech Ed (she needs them for a school-wide project)

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).