We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, which is the traditional unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
We also acknowledge that people of African ancestry have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
If you have forgotten your LUNCH today please let us know in the office by 10AM. We will try to provide you with lunch from the lunch program. Ordering is open now for the two weeks starting October 20.
General Announcements
Remember that your coats, vests, backpacks, smart watches and cell phones should be put in your lockers each morning. These items are not allowed in classrooms.
Today in honour of Mi’kmaw History Month we learn that protecting the water, air, and the land is how we can show respect for Mother Earth and the Mi’kmaq refer to the earth as Mother Earth, the sky as Father Sky, the moon as Grandmother Moon and the sun as Grandfather Sun.
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Remember that there are many services available if you need help. Connect with Guidance or check our Kids Help Phone by texting 686868.
Thanksgiving weekend - enjoy the long weekend with your families! No school on Monday! We are having a spirit week next week - check out the poster in our halls and on our website. Tuesday will be fall colours. Grade 6 please wear orange, Grade 7 yellow, Grade 8 red, Grade 9 brown and staff please wear green!
Chess club at the 12:05 bell today in room 309 in the modular, make your way by 12:10.
Female Volleyball Club in the gym at the 12:05 bell, make your way there by 12:10 before the doors close.
Band & Music Announcements
Athletic Announcements
Congrats to a great cross country race yesterday for our Ellenvale team!! Everyone did amazing. We are very Ellenvale Proud! Special shout out to Caleb who is off to represent Ellenvale at the Cross Country Provincial Race on Oct 20th.
Male volleyball callback list is posted on the bulletin boards.