• Good morning Bears, today is DAY 1.
• Here’s today’s Mi’kmaq History Fact:
  • An elder is often an older person who is considered wise because of their knowledge and understanding of the land, language, traditional ways, teachings, stories, and ceremonies.

• TLC:      There is a TLC meeting today in the art room.  Please bring your lunch and arrive on time.
• Art club:          Art club sign-up is in the grade 7-8 hallway and 5-6 hallway. This is open to grades 5-8.  The first art club will be this Friday (Day 4) in the art room at lunch recess. Don’t forget to bring your lunch.
• Chess Announcements:
  • Time to CELEBRATE! Congrats to SH who placed first in his division over the weekend at the Maritime Chess Festival. 
  • Chess Club happens Day 1 over lunch recess and lunch in room 207.

Sports Announcements:

• Boys soccer practice today after school.
• The girls’ soccer team plays Caledonia today after school at the Sportsplex on Field 2. Any players who are walking to the field need to meet outside in the safe-drop-off area at the bell. Good luck, girls!
• Cheer team reminder there is practice today from 5:30 to 7pm. Arrive at the Safe Drop doors no earlier than 5:15.
• Good Luck to the grade 3-5 cross-country team who competes in their final cross-country race today!  There is a short meeting at recess today to get your jersey.   Please meet at the gym!

Music Announcement:

• Junior Band rehearses today at LUNCH from 12:20-12:50.

• Middle School Dance: Attention all grades 6-8. Your first dance is coming up! That’s right, the first middle school dance is happening on Thursday Oct 29th! We can’t wait to see everyone there!