Days of Significance
Halloween-This tradition goes back to the Celtic people 2,000 years ago who celebrated their New Year in late autumn and honoured Samhain or Load of the Dead. They put candles on windows and lit bonfires to scare the disembodied spirits off. They wore disguises so as not to be recognized and always carried a lantern. The Irish traditionally carved lanterns out of turnips or potatoes, but in North America they used pumpkins which were more readily available. Black and orange are the traditional colours of Halloween. (Canada)
TODAY'S NEWS
Happy Halloween Crossley! Could period one teachers please go to the email that was sent to the staffroom this morning to record the number of students by grade who are wearing a Halloween costume. A reminder that we are having a parade at lunch where you can earn prizes for the following categories: scariest, most effort, best duo, funniest, best group and minimal effort but still good! Don’t forget that tomorrow is PJ day!
During lunch time today there will be a Halloween photo booth in the front foyer. We can’t wait to see your amazing costumes!
Lunchtime Literacy is CANCELLED for today! We will resume the lessons on Tuesday November 5th. Happy Halloween!
Donut overload will be blowing into Crossley Friday, as the Beechwood Donut will be here for lunch in the cafeteria. Don’t forget your money, they will disappear before you know it.
CLUBS
The Wellness Club will be meeting today in the back of Guidance.
ARTS
Attention Crossley Actors! We will be having a spooky rehearsal today after school in the drama room from 2:30 until 3:30.
SPORTS
Your Cyclone Jr girls basketball team took on our cross town rivals the Centennial Cougars. The game was scrappy and hard fought with it being tied after the first quarter. The girls stepped up their game and intensity and pushed the pace. With a small lead at half, the team was determined to give the home crowd something to cheer for. With 3 point shots raining down in the 3rd quarter, our Cyclones pushed the lead to 9 and never looked back winning 35-26. Great game girls! Reminder of our game tonight, at home, against Eden.
A reminder to the intramural hockey league that the Juniors have their second skate today at 2:45pm. All players are reminded of the draft tomorrow at lunch in the lecture hall.