DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Mennonite Heritage Week-The presence of Mennonites in what is now Canada dates back to the late 1700s. They came to this country to escape war and persecution in other lands. They risked everything to come to a place where they would be safe, not to mention free practice of their faith and to live their lives in peace. The history of the Mennonites and their ability to contribute to building an open, welcoming, and prosperous society is a testament to the values they hold dear.
International Literacy Day-Marked annually to raise awareness of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and necessary for a literate and sustainable society. (United Nations)
Nativity of Mary- A celebration of Mary's birthday. Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. (Christianity - Russian Orthodox)
TODAY'S NEWS
Good Morning Cyclones. Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is walking tacos and don’t forget we have your favourite sandwiches, salads and baked goods. See you at lunch.
****Students who have or will be requesting a Guidance appointment will receive an email to their DSBN email address as to date and time. It is extremely important that you check this regularly so you do not miss your chance. Course request changes for semester 1 will end this Friday.
Just a reminder to anyone in Ms Kropac’s IDC class, you have a meeting today at lunch in the lecture hall. GPP students, your meeting is tomorrow (Wednesday) at lunch. See you all there!
ARTS
Welcome back Cyclone Musicians! If you borrowed an instrument for the summer and aren’t in a first semester music class, please return all instruments and books to the music room at the beginning of lunch today or tomorrow! Thank you!
SPORTS
Welcome all students and staff to a new year of ELC Athletics. An announcement with first week details is posted beside the entrance to the gym area. This will be a quick start up to the Fall season, please pay attention to the announcements over the next couple days. Please see Mr. Blanchard if you have any questions.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, is the first day for X-country and Girls basketball. Boys volleyball starts Thursday. If you have not yet completed the form sent out to sign up for fall athletics, please complete the form today. It is due tomorrow.
Attention all girls interested in trying out for the Junior and Senior girls basketball team that our first try-out will be tomorrow and Friday immediately after school until 4pm.
Attention all students interested in trying out for the varsity baseball team, there will be a mandatory meeting tomorrow in the large gym. The season starts NEXT WEEK, so please see Mr. Petro if you cannot attend!
ELC ATHLETICS FIRST DAY ANNOUNCEMENT
ELC Athletics would like to welcome all students back from a great summer break. Welcome to all our grade 9's and new students. We invite you to consider all the athletic activities that we offer here at EL Crossley. Please check out the Athletics Board in the Gym foyer and follow our ELC Athletics Instagram account for updated information.
We also have opportunities for you to complete your community hours by being an official for any of our teams. We are currently looking for basketball, volleyball and hockey score keepers. Contact Mr. Blanchard / Ms. Amadio or an Athletic Council Rep if you are interested. We will start training potential scorekeepers next week. There will be an Athletic Council meeting Wednesday in the gym at the beginning of lunch. New members are welcome.
It is important to listen to the announcements closely in the next few days for try-out dates or come by the gym for practice schedules posted on the athletic board under the TV in the gym foyer. X-Country and Girls Basketball will start Wednesday, Boys Volleyball will start Thursday. Please make sure you have completed the “Permission to Participate in Extra-Curricular Activities Form” on School Cash Online prior to the first practice.
If you are new to the school, excluding grade 9's, and wish to play inter-school sports, you must complete the required transfer forms before participating. These must be completed before Thursday so your eligibility can be reviewed at the NHRSAA meeting on Tuesday. See Mrs. Amadio or Mr. Blanchard during lunch or immediately after school in the gym offices for forms and explanations.
If you would like to use one of the gym lockers, instructions and fees will be posted on the athletic board at the gym doors and Athletic Council will be collecting forms during lunch Thursday and Friday in the gym foyer. Grade 12 and 11 will have priority until Friday morning followed by the grade 10's and 9's on Friday afternoon (lunch hour).