Yesterday, Sunday, November 16th, was Louis Riel Day.
Louis Riel (1844-1885) was a Métis leader (people of mixed Indigenous and European descent) and a key figure in Canadian history. He led two resistance movements to protect Métis lands and way of life against the expanding Canadian government.
Louis Riel Day is important because it honors a leader who fought for the rights and culture of the Métis people and is recognized as the founder of the province of Manitoba. This day highlights themes of human rights, justice, and the importance of advocating for minority groups in Canada’s history.
It’s CC Day this afternoon.
Many of you will be dismissed at 11:45am. You may NOT go to other schools in the afternoon. You must wait until their end-of-day bell to go onto another school’s property. This applies to ALL early dismissal days.
If you must stay for CC Day, everyone needs to leave their backpack and lunch at the appropriate location below and go outside at 11:45am. The Back Field is CLOSED to everyone for this break.
- Grade 6s: Cafe
- Grade 7s: Library
- Grade 8s:Home Ec room
- Yes, the lunch program is still happening – please go get your lunch and place it at the appropriate location, then go outside.
- The break will end at 12:15pm, and you will go to your grade’s location
- If you finish your work prior to 2:49pm, you must go check with your teacher to make sure it is completed to a satisfactory level.
- If your parents signed the form saying you can leave when done, you need to take this to the office to show and sign out.
- If you do not have this signed form from your parents, you can call home to get permission to go. If they cannot be reached, you cannot go.
In the world of basketball: Good luck to the following teams!
Grade 8 girls have a home game at 3:45 today.
Grade ⅞ boys comp have a home game at 5:00 today
Boys ⅞ Rec have a game at Journey Middle School after school. Today and should be there by 4:15 as they play the second and third team.
Boys ⅞ Recreation and Competitive team please meet Mr. Brown in the gym after school today at 1145am.
Scorekeepers need to be back at Colquitz for 3:00 today to help set up. This is extremely important so please don’t bail and go to the mall instead! That would be: Nolan, Nathaniel and Easton for the first game and Easton, Nolan, Janina and Nathanial for the 2nd game at 5:00. Avery and Janina, can you please check in with Ms. C as soon as possible. Thank you scorekeepers! Without you volunteering your time, there would be no games!
Grade 7 comp boys please listen to the following change: there is a change in your practice schedule today. You will practice in the gym right at the 11:45 bell until 12:45. If you have rehearsal or are required to stay in for CCD, that is a priority and check in with the appropriate teacher about that. Teachers, please allow students to call home about this change.
Swimmers, there is NO practice this Friday as it is a Pro-D Day. Please let Ms.Steffens know ASAP if you will be competing in our first swim meet on Sunday.
Fine Arts
* 9:36am Grade 6 Choir
* 10:33am Grade 8 Choir
* 11:15am Grade 7 Choir
*Lunch: Intermediate and Advanced strings; In the afternoon Ms. Rebstock will be holding individual Strings help for anyone needing it
- Champions, Sphinx, and Stage Crew will meet from noon to 2:30pm to review fight choreography. If you have CCD work, you MUST inform Ms. Mackenzie.
7:40am tomorrow morning Grade 6 Choir and Band 7/8