Tuesday, November 17, 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, 226 (Overflow 106)
Grade 11/12 - Cafeteria, 106, 209 (Overflow 109)
Student Council Announcements:

FOOD DRIVE has begun!!  Please bring in items to your B Block class and fill up those Christmas Boxes!  There is a prize for the class that fills their box first and draws for individual and class prizes!
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 in room 204 today.
Student council meetings are today for grade 10s AND grade 11/12s in Ms Watson’s room at lunch.  New members are always welcome!
Follow us on our socials! Insta and Twitter @councilesdh and Snap @esdhcouncil

General Announcements:
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 today at lunch 12:45 to 1:15 and Thursday same time.
GSA meeting for the Grade 11/12 meeting will be today at lunch, ROOM 108 at 12:45PM.
Team photos for ESDH sports teams will be happening on Thursday!. 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.

Guidance Announcements:
Guided Meditation Exercise - Wednesday, November 18th at 1:45 pm
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 Hockey Practice - Monday and Friday at 5:00PM
Girls Basketball Practice - Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:45PM
Boys Basketball Practice - Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00AM
Basketball clinic (Boys and Girls) with Troy on Friday at 3:30PM

This Week’s Games:
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 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.