Announcements Friday, May 28, 2021
Week TWO - Website: elj.hrc.ca

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

From Ms. McKay and Ms. Crocker:
Congratulations to our Robotics Club on receiving an invitation for the FIRST® LEGO® League Virtual Open International Greece 2021!
The event will take place from June 24th until June 27th and will be a fully Virtual Event with guests and happenings from all over the world! The FIRST® LEGO® League Program Virtual Open event will be a unique experience for almost 2.000 students from 100 countries! Every team will participate in all official competition processes, but most importantly virtual activities will ensure the fun and excitement of FLL spirit! Quizzes, traditional dances, and team twining games enhance the look and feel of the event bringing the FLL Community closer.
The event motto is UNITED WE PLAY. TOGETHER WE WIN.
Please join the official Facebook Group for the FIRST® LEGO® League Virtual Open International Greece 2021at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770016917236067
Stay updated in our website: https://fllopengreece.com/

Congratulations to the following SOAR Winners:
Zakyra B (participated in Pet Spirit Day), Chase Nielsen (participated in Pet Spirit Day), Isaac D (100% on Math Quiz), Clarke B (cleaned up mess) and Tyler C (participated in Pet Spirit Day)!!! Please cheque your gnspes email for instructions on how to pick up you MacDonalds Gift certificate.

If you are considering the purchase of school clothing for a year-end surprise for your child, please go to  http://ellenvalejuniorhighschool.entripyshops.com/.

If you received a chrome book, you will have also received an agreement for it’s use by you at home. Please return that agreement once it has been signed. You can scan to email (jcottingham@hrce.ca) or fax to 435-8469 or arrange to drop it off at the school by calling 435-8420.

Hey Grade 9 Students Attending PA Next year!
Get involved! Be a member of PA Student Council! See information at links below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16lWOBSif57_UmCM3OMX8GWqgSHKiRu37uW3D...

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMuf1_xsm3hTV4MjqV5nFGP2OFAM3f...

Attendance:
Please continue to call the office safe arrival line or send an email to jcottingham@hrce.ca to report your child absent or late to any class(es). Thanks!

Office Hours – 9 to noon every day:
If you are coming to the school pay for a yearbook, pick up a chrome book, instruments or student’s personal item, please call 435-8420 before coming to the school to make sure someone is available to meet you.

Planning for 2021-22 School Year:
If you know your child will not be returning to Ellenvale next year because of a move or transfer, please let the office know (435-8420) or email jcottingham@hrce.ca.

Bussing for 2021-22:
If you think your child may qualify for bussing next year (this particularly applies to grade 9 students going into Grade 10), please ensure your primary address is up–to-date in PowerSchool as the bus companies draw their information from PowerSchool. Please call the office at 435-8420 if you need to update or verify your address.

The 2021 Census needs your support!
You may have heard that the 2021 Census is underway. It has been a challenging year for families, and the census might seem like another thing on your busy to-do list. However, we would like to encourage you to complete your census, if you haven’t already done so. Census data helps governments at all levels plan for schools, transportation, community centres, libraries and recreational activities. Data from the 2021 Census will be even more crucial, because it will help to evaluate the impact of the pandemic and to better plan for the future. You can quickly and easily complete your census questionnaire at www.census.gc.ca using the access code you received in the mail. If you need assistance, or would like to have a paper (or alternate format) questionnaire, please call the Census Help Line at 1-855-340-2021. Thank you for doing your part to help plan for a better future for all Canadians.”

Play Ball!! With The Diamond Dawgs and Dartmouth District Minor Baseball Association (DDMBA) who have been providing a positive baseball experience for players from the ages of 4 to 22 in Dartmouth for over 50 years. The Diamond Dawgs partner with Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth, the Dartmouth Boys & Girls Clubs and the Metro Food Bank to give back to our community. If you are looking to play competitive baseball or just learn the game while having fun with friends and making new ones, the Diamond Dawgs and DDMBA provide options for every player.
Baseball was the first organized minor sport to get back to game play in 2020, during the pandemic. While we may be delayed, we will be playing baseball this year as well. Registration is still open so please register as soon as possible. Payment is not required until the start date for the season is announced. You can register at: https://site2271.goalline.ca/register.php?reg_form_id=38393
Contest: For those players that do register and pay in full before May 23rd will have their names placed into a draw to win their 2021 registration fees

Stay Safe, Be Kind.