We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, which is the traditional unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Please rise if you are able to for O’Canada..

General Announcements

• Today please remember to be kind, respectful and inclusive to each other in our hallways, classrooms and community.
• Today is World Teacher Day, make sure to give all your teachers a shout out today!
• Terry Fox Fundraising Dance is on Thursday, October 12 - tickets are on sale now on SchoolCash! $5 each - no guests allowed, open for grade 6 to 9 and there will be a canteen! Get your tickets today!
• October is a big month, in this month we learn about Mikmaq History, Islamic History, Hispanic Heritage and Women’s History. Each day we will learn something new. I invite any students or staff to come see us with any ideas they may have on how we can celebrate and learn more.
• National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honours the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. During this month we will share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.
• Breakfast program provides fruit and snacks for students each morning. We have noticed that the fruit is thrown and tossed on the floors in the hallway, we have also noticed litter throughout the school and ground from the snacks. If the breakfast program is not respected it will go away and we will not offer it any longer. Please do not waste food and do not litter.
• Reminder to grade 8 and 9 students, access to the modular is off limits. The modular is for grade 6 and 7 students only. Grade 8 and 9 please do not enter the modular building.
• Bring your loonies tomorrow too for Freezie Friday!
• If you have forgotten your LUNCH today please let us know in the office by 10am, come by and see Ms. Hernon or Ms. Sushmita or tell your teacher so they can let us know.
• Healthy Hunger has a vendor on each day of the week again! Mondays and Fridays are The Lunch Lady with lots of great options.  DOMINOS Tuesday with pizza, pasta and chicken! Pita Pit Wednesdays and Kenny’s Pizza Thursdays! Place your orders a week in advance online! 

Band & Music Announcements

• Grade 9 Band Rehearsal at lunch.

Athletic Announcements

• Tough loss for our female team, Bicentennial 5 Eagles 4. Goal scorers: Josie, Bailey and Ayla. Another win for the male team. 9-3 against Bicentennial! Goal scorers were Noah, Mo, Onyx, Josh, Carter, and Issa. Great effort by both teams!
• Next soccer games are the semi-finals next Wednesday!
• Male volleyball tryout sign up will be posted on the gym bulletin board - head there to sign up at lunch!