This announcement is for grade eight students: Did you know that 14 thousand Canadian soldiers participated in the Allied D-Day invasion of Normandy against the Nazis in June 1944?  Many of these young men were the same age as our grade 12 students at Aldershot. Previous students who have visited France with the school have found their visit to Juno beach to be a moving experience.  Don’t miss out on this amazing experience! Join the Aldershot trip to France in March 2019. If you register before June 21, you will receive a discount of $435. If you have any questions, see Mr. Stuart in room 239.

There will be a girls soccer tryout today at lunch. Please bring your lunch and meet on the field at 12:10.  

You may have noticed an addition to our flag pole this morning. The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is TODAY May 17th and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBTQ rights violations and  create an interest in LGBT rights worldwide. Aldershot is pleased to by flying the Pride flag in solidarity and support of the  LBGTQ community here in Burlington and across the world.

Congratulations and thank-you to everyone for their amazing participation yesterday at Track & Field Day!  Results will be posted shortly and Mrs Krug will be finding all Picnic Event winners at break. We have some freezies leftover and they will on sale today at first break in the hallway- $1.00 get them while they last !!

There will be no Junior Band rehearsal today at 2nd break.  Stay tuned to find out when we will get together to try out some new music and to celebrate our year together.

Just a reminder to all writers that all entries for the library’s “Thank You for the Music” Writing Contest are due next Tuesday!  You have an entire long weekend to write your best essay or short story! Come to the library for more information on the contest!

Attention all Relay Team members, please come to our practice today at first break, meet on the track and bring your snack along.  

Yum Yum just what you’ve been waiting for a delicious cold freezie!  That’s right folks freezies will be on sale today at first break in the upstairs hallway for a loonie !!! Picnic event winners can pick up their freezie prize at the table- winners are as follows:

Soccer Challenge- Willow, Ryan Walsh , Tygo

Hot Shot Hockey- Ryan Walsh, Kristian K, Jackson, Owen Cressman, Mitch

King of the Hill - Maysam & Aisha; Waajdan & Aiden, Bailey & Piper, Calum & Owen

Hoola-Hoop - Sully and Erin Benoit

Congratulations on your amazing scores !!!

There will be a soccer practice today at second break. Please be on the field for 12:30. Eat first then come out!

Did you know that Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, a month of fasting and religious reflection that takes place every year? Ramada 2018 started yesterday, Thursday, May 17th. During the next month, people observing Ramadan Will not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. Students wishing to observe Ramadan by fasting on Fridays, are invited to come to Mme LeLievre’s room at 12:10 pm.  Please do not bring any food or drinks with you. For more information, please see Mme LeLievre or Karen in class 8-1.

Did you know that 14 thousand Canadian soldiers participated in the Allied D-Day invasion of Normandy against the Nazis in June 1944?  Many of these young men were the same age as our grade 12 students at Aldershot. Previous students who have visited France with the school have found their visit to Juno beach to be very moving.  Don’t miss out on this amazing experience! Join the Aldershot trip to France in March 2019. The trip is open to all grade 9 to 12 students. If you register before June 21, you will receive a discount of $435.   If you have any questions, see Mr. Stuart in room 239.

Congratulations to...

The boys baseball team, who  improved to 7 wins, 0 losses and stand alone in 1st place in Tier 2.  They defeated Kings Christian yesterday 9 to 8, in an exciting bottom of the 7th win.  Good pitching supplied by Jack Thorpe, Connor Stapleford, and Nick Schofield. Terrific hitting with 3 hits apiece by Leishman, Pallotini, and Nick Schofield.  Nick also made an amazing diving catch in centre field, as well as supplying the game winning hit a double to win the game. Great work boys on a fantastic game.

You may have noticed an addition to our flag pole ths morning. The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is TODAY May 17th and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBTQ rights violations and  create an interest in LGBT rights worldwide. Aldershot is pleased to by flying the Pride flag in solidarity and support of the  LBGTQ community here in Burlington and across the world.

This announcement is for grade eight students: Did you know that 14 thousand Canadian soldiers participated in the Allied D-Day invasion of Normandy against the Nazis in June 1944?  Many of these young men were the same age as our grade 12 students at Aldershot. Previous students who have visited France with the school have found their visit to Juno beach to be a moving experience.  Don’t miss out on this amazing experience! Join the Aldershot trip to France in March 2019. If you register before June 21, you will receive a discount of $435. If you have any questions, see Mr. Stuart in room 239.

There will be a girls soccer tryout today at lunch. Please bring your lunch and meet on the field at 12:10.  

You may have noticed an addition to our flag pole this morning. The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is TODAY May 17th and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBTQ rights violations and  create an interest in LGBT rights worldwide. Aldershot is pleased to by flying the Pride flag in solidarity and support of the  LBGTQ community here in Burlington and across the world.

Congratulations and thank-you to everyone for their amazing participation yesterday at Track & Field Day!  Results will be posted shortly and Mrs Krug will be finding all Picnic Event winners at break. We have some freezies leftover and they will on sale today at first break in the hallway- $1.00 get them while they last !!

There will be no Junior Band rehearsal today at 2nd break.  Stay tuned to find out when we will get together to try out some new music and to celebrate our year together.

Today is the last day to register for the Aldershot Cake Wars Competition. Registration fee and all criteria, dates and judging rules are at the Office.  All proceeds are in support of the Big Dream Post-Secondary Scholarship

The library’s last writing contest of the year is the “Thank You for the Music” writing contest.  Your essay or short story could win you a prize pack that includes a Subway gift card! Come to the library for more information!  All entries are due May 22nd!

Just a reminder that the library will be closed P.2 and P.3 today because of a math contest.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

Students writing the Halton math contest TODAY -- check in with your period 2 teacher and then go to the library.

The White Pine Winner has been announced!  If you follow White Pine, come to the library to find out which book won this year’s contest!  

Reminder to register yourself or your team of up to 3 friends in Aldershot Cake Wars by Wednesday May 16 $10.00 registration fee.  All criteria, dates and judging rules in the Office. All proceeds are in support of the Big Dream Post-Secondary Scholarship

The library will be closed WEDNESDAY P.2 and P.3 because of a math contest.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

Congratulations to the boys baseball team for the their 6th win of the season, now 4 wins and zero loses in league play. Great pitching by Jake Tasker and Ben Pallottini was essential for the win.  Next game is Wed. at Nelson Park.

Students participating in the Halton Math Competition -- go to the library at the start of period 2 tomorrow, Wednesday the 16th.

Reminder to all Cake Wars teams that your registration and commitment to participate is due no later than Wednesday May 16 in the Office.

The library will be closed WEDNESDAY at 9:32am until 12:08pm because of a math contest.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

Reminder to all students that tomorrow is Aldershot Track & Field Day!  Please wear gym clothes to school and bring some water, a hat and sunscreen, it’s going to be a great day!  ACE members who can help with set-up are reminded to meet on the back field at 7:30am -thanks!

If you think you or a group of up to 3 students would like to participate in the 2018 CAKE WARS Competition come and register your team with a fee of $10.00 in the Office by Wed. May 16.  Criteria, dates and judging rules will be provided at the time of registration. All proceeds from the competition will go to the BIG DREAM SCHOLARSHIP for a graduating Grade 12 student. Competition date May 30, 2018

Aldershot Writers!  If you didn’t come by the library last week, make sure you come visit this week to get your copy of the “Thank You for the Music” Writing Contest sheet!  All entries are due May 22nd! You could win a prize pack that includes a Subway Gift card!

Students participating in the Halton math competition -- it will be held on Wednesday, May 16th during periods 2 and 3 in the library. Come to the library at the start of period 2 on Wednesday to get set up.

YEARBOOKS YEARBOOKS YEARBOOKS!!

Remember that moment when you wore pj’s to school?  Or that moment when we went bowling? It’s all in the 2018 Aldershot Yearbook!  Don’t miss out on keeping your memories for years to come! Today is the last day to purchase your book on cashless, or see Ms. Morrison in the main office to pay for your copy.

Reminder to all Cake Wars teams that your registration and commitment to participate is due no later than Wednesday May 16 in the Office.  

Aldershot Writers!  If you didn’t come by the library last week, make sure you come visit this week to get your copy of the “Thank You for the Music” Writing Contest sheet!  All entries are due May 22nd! You could win a prize pack that includes a Subway Gift card!

There will be soccer tryout today and tomorrow at lunch. Please meet on the field at 12:30.  

Last call for BBQ orders for the Track meet on Wednesday..  Pay your homeroom teacher today! No orders will be accepted after Monday!!

Attention Junior Band Members who are going to Canada’s Wonderland tomorrow!  This is a very important announcement. Please come to the music room for a quick meeting at the beginning of 2nd break.

Do you have little to no artistic talent?  Then come to the library today to participate in our “paint by sticker” de-stressing activity.  No artistic talent is needed! However, if you do have artistic ability, you might want to consider entering the library’s “Thank you for the Music” writing contest!  For more details, see Ms. Weber!

Congrats to the boys baseball team on winning their 3rd league game in a row, remaining in first place.  Excellent pitching by Conner Stapleford, Thorpe, and Ben Zarnke provided the way to an 8-4 win over Blakelock.. Well done

boys!

If you would like to make a Mindfulness Bottle on Friday, please sign up in the library for the Mindfulness Bottle making session that is running Friday during P.3 and P.4. There are only spots for 10 people per period so make sure you sign up as soon as possible.

If you have applied to be a Link Leader for the 2018-2019 school year, then you need to check your halton e-mail account to find out if you have been accepted.  Please note that the date for May Development Day is Wednesday May 23 and this is a mandatory training.

YEARBOOKS YEARBOOKS YEARBOOKS!!

Remember that moment when you wore an ugly christmas sweater to school?  Or that moment when the CanFit class painted bones and muscles on themselves?  It’s all in the 2018 Aldershot Yearbook! Don’t miss out on keeping your memories for years to come!  Purchase your book TODAY on cashless, or see Ms. Morrison in the main office to pay for your copy.

Students who are participating in the Halton math competition -- meet in room 215 from 11:30 to noon today!

Are you having a good mental health week?  If you need more help being mindful, come to the library this week to possibly find a Mindfulness Frog or to sign up for Friday’s Mindfulness Bottle Making Session in Seminar Room B.  Or maybe you just need a break? Today during P.3 starting at 11:10 am, we’ll be playing Cat Bingo!  That’s right, it’s BINGO with CATS!

If you have applied to be a Link Leader for the 2018-2019 school year, then you need to check your halton e-mail account to find out if you have been accepted.  Please note that the date for May Development Day is Wednesday May 23 and this is a mandatory training.

For Mental Health Week:  Healthy bodies and healthy minds!  Always take time to take care of yourself.  Eat, sleep, move and laugh!

YEARBOOKS YEARBOOKS YEARBOOKS!  

Did you pay for your yearbook yet?  Don’t miss out! This year’s book is filled with amazing memories like That Moment When Mr. Mills turned into a tomato at the Inside Ride!  And That Moment When the senior class voted for who was the biggest flirt! Purchase your copy on cashless, or see Ms. Morrison in the main office for more details on how to purchase your copy today!

Students participating in the Halton Math Competition - come to room 215 from 11:30 to noon on Thursday!

Aldershot Writers!  Have you been to the library yet to pick up the rules and regulations for our new writing contest called “Thank you for the Music”?  If not, then make sure you do today so you can start writing your next masterpiece!

The grade 7 Core French classes have voted on their floats and the results are in.

For the best use of materials, the winners are….

Honorable mention - Winter theme, Satouda in class 71

3rd place - Mermaids, Brooklynn in class 73

2nd place - Day of the Dead, Mattea and Marissa in class 73

1st place - Chinese New Year, Sydney and Gillian in class 73

For overall favorite float, the winners are….

Honorable mention - Star Wars, Eisa in class 71

3rd place - Disney castle, Logan and Veronika in class 74

2nd place - Day of the Dead, Mattea and Marissa in class 73

1st place- Chinese New Year, Sydney and Gillian in class 73

Felicitations! Congratulations to all the winners but also to each and everyone who worked so hard to build and present some of the best floats yet!

Tonight is the Aldershot Spring Concert.  It is always great to see Aldershot staff and students in attendance on this special night for the music department.  Senior Band, Grade 9 Band, Junior Band and Take 5 Plus will all be performing as well as a special performance by Alex Pedherney and Jackson Haynes.  The concert is free and all are welcome. Concert starts at 7 PM.