Daily Announcements.
Morning Announcements
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Day 4
Griffy’s Grill Lunch Special:
Daily Special: Grilled Cheese & Side $5.75
Daily Pasta: Chef’s Choice $3.50 $5.50
Soup: Chicken Corn Chowder
Daily Specials Include A Small Milk
Music & Tech:
Glee rehearsal is today after school until 5:00.
Those people helping with the choir risers should meet in the music room on Saturday at 10 AM.
Mamma Mia read-through is on Sunday at 1:30 – 4:30 in the PC.
The Tech Crew will meet today at recess in the PC.
The Music Executive will meet today at lunch in the music room.
Athletics:
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Thursday, November 7th, 2019
Practice Schedule (Gym):
3:30-5:00 pm:
Full Wall Side: JV Girls Volleyball
Office Side: JV Boys Basketball
5:00-7:00 pm:
Full Wall Side: D1 Girls Volleyball
Office Side:
7:00-9:00 pm:
Full Wall Side: JV Girls Basketball
Office Side: D1 Boys Basketball
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Friday, November 8th, 2019
Practice Schedule (Gym):
3:30-5:00 pm:
Full Wall Side:
Office Side:
5:00-7:00 pm:
Full Wall Side:
Office Side:
7:00-9:00 pm:
Full Wall Side:
Office Side:
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Saturday, November 9th, 2019
Practice Schedule (Gym):
11:00 am-1:00 pm:
Full Wall Side: D1 Boys Basketball
Office Side: D1 Boys Basketball
1:00 am-3:00 pm:
Full Wall Side:
Office Side:
3:00 am-5:00 pm:
Full Wall Side:
Office Side:
5:00 am-7:00 pm:
Full Wall Side:
Office Side:
7:00 am-9:00 pm:
Full Wall Side:
Office Side:
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Sunday, November 10th, 2019
Practice Schedule (Gym):
(Jason Pleasant opens the school)
1:00-3:00 pm:
Full Wall Side: Archery Shooting Session
Office Side: Cheerleading
3:00-5:00 pm:
Full Wall Side: D1 Boys Basketball
Office Side: D1 Boys Basketball
5:00-6:30 pm:
Full Wall Side: D1 Girls Basketball
Office Side: D1 Girls Basketball
6:30-9:00 pm:
Full Wall Side: Roller Derby
Office Side: Roller Derby
(Kim MacDonald closes the school)
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Library:
Horton In the News –
Congratulations to gr. 12 student Andrew de Putter who finished first in the 5K Male race in last weekend’s Valley Harvest Marathon. He was one of only three Valley residents in the eleven races to capture the top spot.
Horton grad and Queen Annapolisa Chantel Peng is the subject of an article which talks about her many accomplishments and plans. The Acadia University music student is the organist at St. James Anglican Church in Kentville, Winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s Education Medal while at Horton, she travelled to Ghana last summer and will be attending the Canadian Global Health Conference later this month.
Student Services:
There are messages in Student Services for the following students:
Sophia Kent
Claire Miner
Nathania Newcombe-Keirstead
Lauren Rushton
Denver Sanche-Spencer
Kuran Robinson
Queens University Major Entrance Scholarships – to request school nomination for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, please submit your application to Mrs. Langille or Mr. Armstrong by November 18, 2019. Information now available in Student Services.
Clubs and Activities:
School photos have arrived! If you ordered school photos, please drop by the school office during recess or lunch to pick them up.
Any grade 9 student that would like extra tutoring help, can come to Ms. Munroe’s room, 2024, on Monday’s at lunch. There will be someone there to help with your school work.
There is knitting/crocheting group starting on Mondays at lunch in Mrs. MacDonald’s room 2022. Bring your knitting or crochet work, and your lunch, or come to learn how to knit or crochet. All are welcome.
Here at Acadia Pool we have a wide range of Lifesaving Society courses to teach you first aid, lifesaving skills, and more. If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or just want to become a better leader, we have an aquatic leadership course for you! Our courses will help you develop strong leadership skills, communication skills, and provide you with water safety knowledge and rescue skills that will last you a lifetime.
Courses offered this fall:
Bronze Star
Bronze Medallion
Bronze Cross
National Lifeguard (Pool) & Standard First Aid
Swim Instructor
Lifesaving Instructor
Swim Instructor & Lifesaving Instructor Dual Course
Lifesaving Examiner
Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, & Examiner Course Bundle
Please go to our website at https://fitness.acadiau.ca/aquatic-leadership-programs.html for detailed course descriptions, costs, dates, and times. To register for courses, please visit https://boxoffice.acadiau.ca/, contact the Acadia Box Office at 902-542-5500, email box.office@acadiau.ca, or visit the Box Office in person during regular open hours.
If you are interested in joining the Acadia Aquatics team, there are amazing employment opportunities at Acadia to be applied for after completing the Swim Instructor course and/or the National Lifeguard course.
Festival of Lights Cake and Dessert Auction
Baking treats is a favorite holiday tradition for many people. If you no longer have the time for a frenzy of baking or require something special for your festive event, we can help! Valley Regional Hospital Foundation’s annual Festival of Lights Cake and Dessert Auction will be held Thursday, December 12th from 10-4 in the cafeteria. This year’s auction will feature a variety of specialty cakes and desserts, including some gluten-free and options for those with food sensitivities (many desserts can be frozen). Funds raised support the Festival of Lights campaign, which will help purchase a Digital Mobile X-ray System. For information email info@vrhfoundation.ca or call 902-678-5414.
