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

General Announcements

• It is December - please dress for the weather - unless the weather outside is extreme it will be an outdoor lunch
• When heading out for lunch after eating please remember to get your drinks and take your bathroom breaks before heading out as access to the school before the bell will not be permitted!
• Today is Twin Day! Pop by the office to show us your twinning outfits and get a SOAR ticket! Tomorrow will be Silly Hat Day and Friday will be PJ Day!
• If you are a Black youth looking to tell your stories to the world then J-School Noire is for you. It is a two day virtual workshop that lets you dive into the world of media. If you are interested please see Mrs. Willis and the Ellevale website for additional information.

The Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute is excited to share that the African Nova Scotian History Challenges are back for 2021-2022.

• This year, we’re introducing some brand new challenges and an electronic component for added accessibility.
• Check out this year’s brochure (French and English attached) for all the details on the six Challenges. And be sure to read our rules and regulations before submitting your entries. There is also a simple judging rubric to help you and your students better understand what our judges are looking for when going through the entries for each challenge. All posted on the Ellenvale Website in What’s New. This year’s Challenges will open December 1, 2021 and close February 18, 2022. Reach out to Charmaine Willis or any of your teachers if you would like to participate!

Athletic Announcements

• Girls basketball tryouts are today after school 3 to 430
• Boys basketball tryouts will be tomorrow after school 3 to 430

Band & Music Announcements - Band Website Link

• Today is Jazz Band Rehearsal at Lunch in the Band Room

Learning Centre Announcements

• Popcorn is on sale again this week.  You can pre-order and pay in the Learning Centre - Room 116 up until Friday before lunch time.  Cost is $1.00.