Daily Reminders – Locks and Lockers go together. Lockers should always be locked. If locks are found unlocked, or lockers are found without a lock, they will be bolted shut.
Yearbook – The grade 7 and 9 members of the yearbook will meet today in the library after school. The session will end at 4:30.
Crochet Crew – will be meeting after school today in Mr. Beck’s room from 3:00 – 4:00.
Badminton - Congratulations to Mia McGee Gallant, Stella Myers and Sam Dunn who made it into the top 4 in bantam singles yesterday. They along with Liam Moore in Intermediate boys will have the chance to represent Stonepark at badminton provincials next week. They play at 4 today at QC/EWS. Honorable mention goes to Danny Ye, Jake McEntee, Harris Mayo and Lydia Doyle who all made the top 8. Well done Stonepark badminton team.
The badminton team have a team picture at morning break today. Please bring your badminton shirts.
Intramurals – Open gym for basketball and volleyball today at lunchtime. 12:02 you can go to the change room and 12:05 you can come into the gym.
Grade 8 Girls Flag Football - There is a sign-up sheet posted outside of the gym for any girl in grade 8 who is interested in playing flag football. We will begin practicing next Monday, April 22nd, from 3:00 to 4:30. Please see Mr. Bradley or Ms. R. if you have any questions.
Flag football tryouts will be starting for some teams on Friday. AA boys which is grade 9’s will be outside from 3:30-5 in the bowl and Saturday from 10-12. Grade 8 boys will also be going on Friday and Saturday. Friday will be 3-5 and Saturday will be 10-12. Both tryouts will also be in the bowl. There will be an announcement made for the grade 9 AA girls tryout times on Thursday. Sign up sheets are posted for these teams on the PE bulletin board.
We are still looking for a grade 7 A boys flag football coach. If you know of someone please let Mr. Bridges know.
Stonepark Table Tennis Tournament – Today is the last day for the Wednesday Table Tennis League.
Next Wednesday (April 24th) will be the start of the 2024 Stonepark Table Tennis Tournament. This annual tournament will see players face off in round robin play before moving on to knockout style playoffs, with the final games in the gym in front of an excited audience of fans, all for the chance to win the coveted trophy. This tournament is for players of all skill level, and is open to students from all grades, whether or not they have not been playing in the league each week. There are up to 32 spots available, so make sure you get your name signed up on the Wellness Room door before next week or see Mr. Roche with any questions.
Chess News - We have two chess tournaments to announce.
First is the School Chess Team Championship, which will take place May 5th at Colonel Gray. We are looking to get a team or more, to represent our school. For more information talk to Mr. Valois (grade 9 upstairs). You have until Monday, April 22nd.
Secondly, the annual Stonepark Chess Tournament will be taking place in the coming weeks. You have until next Monday, April 22nd to sign the registration sheet located by Mr. Valois's classroom (grade 9 upstairs).
Book Count Day – Every year, we have to do an inventory of our textbooks for the government and today is the day! Right after announcements, students and teachers will determine if every student still has the books that they were issued in September or at the beginning of this semester. Therefore, students will remain with their homeroom teacher for 10-15 minutes – at 8:50, students will proceed to Period #1. Teachers, please note if a student has lost or damaged a textbook as they have to be paid for and let Ms. Burry know before the end of the school day. Bills for lost or damaged books will be issued to the student responsible.
Gauss Math – Gauss math practice will happen again today. Grade 7s will practice in the cafeteria right after the book count, and Grade 8s will practice third period. Please bring a sharpened pencil, eraser, calculator and scrap paper.
Reach for the Top – Today, five Grade 8 students will play against Souris Regional today over lunch hour via Google Meet. The regular Reach for the Top Club is canceled for tomorrow as Ms. Burry will be at meetings all day tomorrow.
EAL Segment – Today we will talk about one of the Vietnamese traditional foods.
● The most popular food in Vietnam is Pho, a hot-serve rice noodle soup with beef, bone broth and hoisin sauce to dip the beef in. The broth is typically crafted from beef or chicken bones, simmered for hours with a symphony of aromatic spices, including cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and cloves. This slow-cooking process extracts the essence of the ingredients, creating a rich, flavorful base that distinguishes Pho from other noodle soups.
● Banh Mi is a meal that Vietnamese people usually eat in the morning. It’s a smaller and softer version of Baguette with meat, veggies, mayonnaise and pate.