June 2

June is National Indigenous History Month! 🎉

(Yes, it’s a whole month — and it’s awesome.)

This is a time to celebrate the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples of Canada — not just their ancient traditions, but also who they are right now: artists, athletes, scientists, activists, influencers, and entrepreneurs who are shaking things up and making waves 🌊.

🎤 So what’s the deal?

Indigenous Peoples have lived on this land for thousands of years, and they have rich, diverse cultures, languages, and histories. But it’s not just about the past — Indigenous people are still here, still proud, and still thriving, despite centuries of colonization, residential schools, and discrimination.

And here’s where the resilience part kicks in: Indigenous communities are leading powerful movements for justice, land protection, cultural revival, and creative expression. They’re not just surviving — they’re thriving.

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As part of Indigenous Heritage Month, members of our community will be doing a land acknowledgement every day.  To start us off today is Ms. Schlappner.

 

[Ms Schlappner does Land acknowledgement]

 

Popsicles & ice cream bars are on sale tomorrow at nutrition break and afterschool for $2!!  There will be no lunchtime sales.   Any Leadership students who would like to sell popsicles please see Ms. Schuring at Nutrition break.  We have 4 spots to fill. 

Did you know that 1 in 4 people worldwide doesn’t have access to safe drinking water? That’s over 2 billion people! Join us for our Water Walk event this week to help raise awareness and empathy for those who face this challenge every day. Together, we’ll walk in solidarity and learn more about global water scarcity.

Track and Field:

All of you should have received your permission form and schedule for the all day Championship Track Meet on Wednesday.  The confirmation list is written on the athletic board.  Please meet at NB today with Mrs C to confirm that you are going. River, and Harry, please also join us.

 Rides for students are limited so if possible, please find your own ride or go with another friend/student.  There may be a couple more athletes able to go but Mrs C will not know until she goes to the seeding meeting tonight.  Stay tuned tomorrow morning.

Practice at lunch today for long jump and triple jump for Isla, Lena and Jenny.  Girls8- you can practice your discus and relay.  HJ practice at lunch for Landon, Max, Gia Ira and Ebeneezer.

 

The yellow athlete binder is still missing.  Can this please be returned today as we need the forms for the track meet.

 

Intramural Hockey is cancelled today but will run on Tuesday and Thursday instead.   High jump practice will be in the gym at lunch.  If you are going to the city finals for high jump and would like to practice for the meet, this is your last chance to practice.  

 

Fine Arts

* 9:36am Grade 6 Choir 

* 10:33am Grade 8 Choir 

* 11:15am Grade 7 Choir

* 1:04pm Beginner Strings

* 1:44pm Int/Adv Strings

* After school Stage crew head up to Spectrum right after school for technical rehearsal.  Pizza dinner will be provided for Stage crew students.  

*CAST ARRIVES AT SPECTRUM AT 6:00pm.  Full tech and dress rehearsal at Spectrum begins at 7:00 and we will try to be finished by 9:30pm.  Things may run long as we work through our first night in the new space.  Please be patient, but arrange to pick up your child by no later than 10:00pm.

*7:40am tomorrow morning Jazz Band

 

Please bring your completed GVPL library card application forms to Ms.Patten. If you are 14 years old you do not have to have the form signed by an adult. If you would like a public library card and do not have a form, please see Ms.O’Connor today!