Friday, November 13, 2020
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, 106
Grade 11/12 - Cafeteria, 106

Friday Rotation:

A reminder that Fridays rotate WEEKLY. TODAY  is a “Monday” Schedule - Block B and C.
Student Council Announcements:
ESDH T-shirts will be on sale soon for $15 each.  Sizes are limited so be sure to buy yours early!  Pre-orders accepted by Ms Watson starting today.
Follow us on our socials! Insta and Twitter @councilesdh and Snap @esdhcouncil

General Announcements:
Team photos for ESDH sports teams will be happening next Thursday- Nov. 19th. Listen for the announcements during the grade 10 lunch hour where you will be called down by team. Please decide as a team if you’d like to coordinate wearing your jerseys.
Improv Club every Friday at Lunch - Grade 10(11:45) and Grade 11/12(12:45) in the Drama Room 220.
More dates for Grad Photos - If you haven’t already booked your photo session, Dec 10th & 11th are now open for appointments online.  Just check on the ESDH website for the link.
All Band students are reminded to submit hoodie orders by TODAY. You will find the order form in your email.
GSA meetings will be starting next week! On Tuesday, November 17 the Grade 11/12 meeting will be at lunch, room to be determined. The following week the Grade 10 meeting will be on Tuesday, November 24, room to be determined!

Guidance Announcements:
Grade 12s - The AARAO Fair is now accepting registrations. Meet with over 30 Universities and Colleges. Register for one, multiple, or all fairs FREE of charge. (maximum capacity of 1000 participants each fair – so don’t delay).
*Please note that all presentations will also be live-streamed, recorded, and shared on the ‘AARAO Executive’ YouTube page for 24/7 viewing.
Grade 12s - Please check the guidance website (scholarships tab) for a list of updated scholarships. Please take note of the Schulich Leadership Scholarship if you are pursuing a career in STEM. See Ms. Greenough for nomination criteria and information. Apply early so you don’t miss out!

Athletic Announcements:
Boys basketball practice on Monday has been cancelled and  rescheduled for Thursday, Nov 19th
Boys and Girls Soccer Players - This Friday at lunch time Gr 10s - 11:50 and Gr 11&12s at 12:50 are asked to come to Mr. Kent's room 225 to turn in their clean uniform, grab a slice of pizza and pick up your refund as the season was quite short and the full $50 fee was not required. 
Boys Hockey Practice - Mondays and Fridays at 5:00PM
Girls Basketball Practice - Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:45PM
Boys Basketball Practice - Wednesday and Thursday next week only at 7AM
Basketball clinic (Boys and Girls) with Troy on Friday at 3:30PM
This Week’s Games:
Girls Volleyball Game - Friday at 4PM (Away) vs Sir John A -  EARLY DISMISSAL 2:30PM

Next Week’s Games:
Girls Hockey Game - Monday at 4PM (Home) vs DHS
Girls Hockey Game - Tuesday at 4PM (Home) vs Lockview
Girls Hockey Game - Thursday at 4PM (Home) vs Halifax West
Boys Hockey Game - Wednesday at 7PM (Home) vs Sommet
Boys Hockey Game - Saturday at 8PM (Away) vs Halifax West
Girls Volleyball Game - Thursday at 4:30PM (Home) vs Lockview

School Information:
New High School - In a few years, there will be a new high school built to replace Eastern Shore District High.
Until the end of November, the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is asking the community if the new school should also include Gaetz Brook Junior High students.
What do you think about this idea?
A reminder email has been sent to families today.  We encourage you to both remind and join your family in sharing thoughts about this consolidation.
It only takes a couple of minutes. You have until the end of November to participate.

Youth Services Plan - 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.

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

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. 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.