Thursday, October 29, 2020

We celebrate rich history, proud culture and important contributions of Mi’kmaq people on Treaty Day October first, which also marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month.  We are all treaty people.

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

Lunch Rooms:
Grade 10 - Cafeteria, 104, 226, (Overflow 106, 223)
Grade 11/12 - Cafeteria, 106, 205, (Overflow 220, 225, 226, 227)

Friday Rotation:

A reminder that Fridays rotate WEEKLY. TOMORROW is a “Wednesday” Schedule - Block C and B.
Student Council Announcements:
Custom ESDH face masks are here!  They are a special introductory price of $4!  Get one this week from Ms Watson, rm 204 or next week at lunch in the foyer!  Get yours before they sell out!
Congratulations to Miles Grady, the winner of this week’s Halloween Art Contest!  Stop by Ms. Watson’s room for your prize!  Special thank you to all those who submitted artwork for the contest!!
Tomorrow’s theme day is (of course) COSTUME DAY!  Anyone that comes in costume will receive treats!!  Students will be invited to enter the costume contest at lunch for prizes.  Entrants will have their picture taken to be considered for a prize! 
***Covid-19 face masks must still be worn, but may be removed when your picture is taken.  Halloween/costume masks are not permitted to be worn at school, but may be put on for the contest only. 
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General Announcements:

Yearbook meeting today at 12:45 in room 209- new members welcome!
Mi'kmaq and Indigenous students, please continue to check your school email for important messages from Ms Mullen regarding scholarships, bursaries, post secondary virtual tours and community connections opportunities.
Extra help with Mrs. Evans Math 10 is Thursday at lunch from 12:10 to 12:40
Extra help with Mrs. Evans Physics 11 is Thursday at lunch 12:45 to 1:15.
School Photo Retakes - TODAY in Room 123 (O2 Room)!

Guidance Announcements:
University and College Open Houses are scheduled to happen through October and November. You must register for them. Check out the links on the guidance page under the “grade 12 information” tab.

Athletic Announcements:
Girls Basketball Tryouts will be Friday, October 30th at 3:30PM
Boys Hockey Practice - Every Week - Monday at 5:00PM and Friday at 5:00PM

This Week’s Games:
Girls Hockey Game - Thursday, October 29 at 4PM (Home) vs JL (3:00PM Dismissal)
Boys Hockey Game - Thursday, October 29 at 7PM (Away) vs Millwood

School Information:
Youth Engagement Workshops are being hosted in Sheet Harbour, Ship Harbour
and Musquodoboit Harbor this week!

This is a great opportunity for youth to give their voice to change their community,
and change the Youth Service Plan to better suit youth’s needs. We will have food
and prizes!

Here is more information about the Youth Service Plan:
https://www.halifax.ca/recreation/programs-activities/youth-programs-ser...

Facebook events links below and attached is a card with more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/348625213071653/
https://www.facebook.com/events/452881239005700/
https://www.facebook.com/events/280497326272488/

Youth can register by emailing youth@halifax.ca or send a text to Ellen Smith at
902-943-0244.

Our Community supports us, let’s do the same!
Thank you for being good neighbours and ensuring your garbage is not thrown in our community.  Local businesses and citizens are awesome at supporting our breakfast program, O2, Co-op and various fundraisers.  We need to show our thanks by being good neighbours too.  Please take responsibility for your garbage, be mindful of noise/music, drive the 30km school zone limit and practice Covid health protocols to show your commitment to everyone’s wellness.
Staying Safe & Healthy as a Community is EVERYONE’s Responsibility
Practice physical distancing when outside and in areas that you can
Avoid bunching together (inside or out)
Wear a non-medical mask when you can’t physically distance
No matter where you are please practice the above.  Especially when you are off school property at lunchtime or during a study/free period. Concerned community members are worried about you and contacting the school to remind our Schoons that in the community your choices impact us all!.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.