Daily Announcements.
Morning Announcements
Friday, June 11, 2021
Day 5
Griffy’s Grill Lunch Special:
All Specials are $3.50 for Snack Size or $5.50 for the Full Meal Size.
Daily Special: Hamburger / Crispy Chicken Burger
Student Services:
Grade 12’s:
Check out the 20-21 Graduates google Classroom for the Grade 12 Major Awards application. This application includes the Queen Elizabeth Medal, the D.A. Webber Trophy, and the Coldwell Cup. Deadline for submission: Monday June 14th.
Students’ Council:
Music:
This is our final week of extracurricular music ensembles at Horton! Just a friendly reminder of the following groups this week:
Senior Concert Band – Friday at 8:00 am
Jazz Band – Wednesday at 3:30 pm
Glee Club – Thursday at 3:30 pm
Clubs and Activities:
Today is the last day for Horton’s GSA prize draw! Make sure you enter your name for the chance to win a prize. The winner of yesterday’s name draw is Tristan Aetolz and your prize is at the front desk!
Fact: The month of June was chosen for LGBTQIA Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBTQIA people have had in the world.
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Yearbook pickup! If you fully paid for your 2020/2021 yearbook, you may pick it up at recess and lunch in the Yearbook office. If you still owe money for your yearbook, you must pick it from Ms. Kennie in the office.
Library:
Horton in the News –
The front page story of Tuesday’s Valley Journal Advertiser was about the King family (Mike, Heidi, with kids Brett and Brynn) and Brett’s participation in the Breakaway Cycling Adventure for Kids with Cancer fundraiser to honour his mother’s memory. The 8-week adventure runs from July 5 to Aug. 30 and Brett will be accompanied by his friends, grade 12 students Mark Wilkie and Asa Hood. The story features quotes from Mike and Brett as well as photos of the family.
This week there is another Horton hoopster in the news with a player profile on grad Elliot Cederberg. The article features lots of quotes and two photos of Elliot who will be studying biology at Acadia this fall.
Grade 11 student, writer and autism advocate Jake Lewis was recently interviewed for an article in The Grapevine, the local arts, culture, and community newspaper. The piece talked about his fiction and nonfiction writing as well as upcoming projects. Jake was one of 15 youths from across the Atlantic Provinces chosen to interview survivors of institutionalization which will be part of a high school textbook.
Athletics:
Sports Announcements
(Friday, June 11th, 2021)
Team Unified:
In special recognition of the team, today is Team Unified “Jersey Day” to salute their efforts. The team is asked to proudly wear their jersey and meet in the gym during the lunch break for a final team picture and celebration to capture this memory for years to come.
Last but not least …
Something to Think About …
“Resistance is greatest just before the finish line.”
(Stephen Pressfield)
Hey Griffins, as we head into the final stretch of assessments for this school year please remember to pace yourselves and create a balance. Make some time for some fresh air, exercise and healthy snacks while you are studying away. Have a good day and a great weekend everyone!
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Jersey Collections:
There are still many basketball uniforms and some pay-to-play fees which need to be addressed immediately to avoid having your name added to the “items owing” list for Horton. Mr. Pleasant is happy to assist you with collecting your jerseys and noting your name for the return. All outstanding fees are to be delivered to the main office via financial secretary Val Kennie please and thanks.
