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

NEW RESTRICTIONS

• Masks are to be worn at all times inside except with the exception of eating or drinking or participating in gym while social distancing. They must also be worn outside if you cannot properly distance yourself from others.
• When coming into the school in the morning and after lunch we will have a door allocated to each grade - please enter through the right door:
• Grade 7 the side door by Ms. Nadeau’s room
• Grade 8 the back door by the music and band room
• Grade 9 please use the main entrance

General Announcements

• Homeroom 901 - instead of heading to Mr. Pettipas’ room - please make your way to Ms. Crockers - 217
• If you have forgotten your lunch today, or any day, please visit us in the office during the first period, to let us know and we will have something for you at lunch!
• It is December - please dress for the weather - unless the weather outside is extreme it will be an outdoor lunch
• As a student if you would like a covid rapid test kit to take home please come see me in the office
• 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!

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 Ellenvale 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 - All posted on the Ellenvale Website in What’s New and reach out to Ms. Willis or any of your teachers if you would like to participate!

Athletic Announcements
https://elj.hrce.ca/elj/athletics/basketball-schedule

• All basketball practices are cancelled. We will revisit in January when we return!

Band & Music Announcements
https://elj.hrce.ca/elj/students/ellenvale-junior-high-band-program

• Jazz Band Rehearsal has been cancelled
• Missed musical auditions will be tomorrow at lunch

Library Announcements

• Crafts are cancelled for this Friday.
• Students who  left their ornaments from last week, can still pick them up in the library .
• Students can return their books to the library and put them in the book bin outside the library door. Classes will not be visiting the library this week.