Ellenvale Junior High

October 6th, 2023

Friday, October 6, 2023

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.
  • Thanksgiving weekend - no school on Monday. Hope everyone enjoys and is thankful for their families and friends.
  • 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.
  • Today we learn Women’s History…Women of Impact in Canada is an online gallery celebrating women’s achievements and contributions to Canadian society.
  • 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.
  • 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 8 Band Rehearsal at lunch.

Athletic Announcements

  • Female volleyball meeting at 1150 in band room - quick 5 minute meeting!
  • Male volleyball tryouts after school on Tuesday until 4:30PM, make sure you have a way home.