Ellenvale Junior High

October 10th, 2023

Tuesday, October 10, 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.
  • Terry Fox Fundraising Dance is this Thursday - 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 - MUST BE PURCHASED BY WEDNESDAY AT MIDNIGHT!
  • 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.
  • The Mi’kmaq people have been in Nova Scotia for over 13,000 years and the Mi’kmaq people do not just see with one set of eyes they see with two. One set for the western ways of being and Lnu’ the indigenous view.
  • 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

  • Glam Band at lunch with Mr. Mosher.

Athletic Announcements

  • Male volleyball tryouts are cancelled for today after school. They will be held tomorrow and Friday after school until 430PM.
  • Next soccer games are on Wednesday! Female semi finals at 5PM at Montebello south field. Male semi finals at 3:45 versus Bicentennial at Eric Graves. Go Eagles!
  • Cross Country this Thursday at Point Pleasant Park. Please make sure your consents are filled out online.