Today is Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi (pronounced va-SAH-kee), also known as Baisakhi, is an important spring festival celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus, particularly in the Punjab region of India. It typically falls on April 13 or 14 and marks the beginning of the new solar year, the harvest season, and a significant moment in Sikh history.
Vaisakhi is celebrated worldwide, particularly in places with large Sikh populations like Canada, the UK, and the USA. It is a time for the community to come together, reflect on history, enjoy food and music, and reaffirm their commitment to the values of equality, bravery, and service to humanity.
Today, everyone will have the chance to celebrate in the Band Room with music, dancing and pakoras. Hooray!
Important Lahal practice today in the Red Pod hallway at lunch recess. Players please make sure to check-in for information about the upcoming tournament and practices.
Rugby rugby rugby- Grade 6’s you have a game at Bayside today. Please let Ms. Irving know if you can’t make it or you need a ride.
Attention ALL STUDENTS:
The fields are open again.
This is a reminder that you may only go to half-way down the SIDE FIELD and
NO ONE IS ALLOWED BESIDE OR IN THE BACK GRAVEL PARKING LOT.
You are expected to be several feet away.
If you do not follow these expectations, you will be inside the office at breaks. Thank you.
Yearbook meeting today after school in Ms. Schuring’s room.
Yearbooks are on sale now! Advisory teachers, an updated list was emailed to you this morning. Please let the students in your class know if they have ordered a yearbook.
This Thursday, April 16th is Rhyme With No Reason Spirit Day!
Grab a partner and rhyme with absolutely no reason! Could be SpongeBob and a corn cob, or Teacher and a feature. Get creative, get silly, and join the fun!
This Friday, April 17th is class, team and club photo day!
Recreational badminton at lunch in the gym today after lunch eating time.
Fine Arts
*8:54am Grade 6 Band (green pod)
*9:34am Grade 6 Band (Orange pod)
*Lunch Jazz Band
*Lunch: Scar, Mufasa, Zazu, Mynas
*AFTER SCHOOL: 3:00 – 4:15pm Grasslands, Chanters review
*7:40 tomorrow morning Grade ⅞ Choir and Band 6
IT IS TUESDAY TRIVIA TIME!
The Student Question is: What is the name of the school Harry Potter attended?
The Staff Question is: What is the name of Harry Potter’s owl?