According to the Google.... is back and we are on June 1. Official symbols of June are for gemstones, The Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone. For flowers, it’s the rose and honeysuckle. And zodiac signs, we have Gemini and Cancer which switches on June 21. Also because June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, it has historically been considered the luckiest month of the year to get married, and statistically, according to the Google, the most expensive as well.
Drama Club:
- We WILL have a last cast meeting and line practice at lunch on TUESDAY. All cast members please.
- The Birchwood Drama Club presents “Order Up!” on Tuesday, June 2, at 6:30pm. Admission is by donation, and food items and personal hygiene products are kindly accepted in support of our local food bank! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Music:
- Monday: Complimentary Lemon Water at Lunch today.
- Tuesday: Grade 9 Band at 7:40. There will also be a meeting for all Grade 7 Band students interested in percussion at Lunch.
- Wednesday: Grade 7 Band at Lunch.
- Thursday: Grade 8 Band at 7:40. Midnight Rockers at Lunch.
Our Spring Concert is happening on June 10 (NEXT WEEK!) at 1PM for the school and 6PM for parents and guests. Instruments should be going home this week to make sure you are comfortable with your music. This week is the final rehearsal for most groups!!
Pride Month:
June is Pride Month. Pride Month is a vibrant and inclusive month-long celebration that honors the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, their history, achievements, and ongoing struggle for equality. Pride Month has its roots in the Stonewall Riots, which occurred in New York City in June 1969. Since then, Pride Month has grown as a global movement, encompassing celebrations, activism, and solidarity.
Ice Cream Treats will be on sale in the cafeteria on Thursday.
Athletics:
- Flag Football:
- AG Flag Football: The make-up game vs QC3 is scheduled for TODAY at 4:00 in Cornwall. Please arrive by 3:30. This is the final regular season game. The AG will advance to a zone playoff tomorrow, Tuesday at 3:40 at the Cornwall Turf. Good luck in your remaining games.
- AAG and AAB: Both teams have advanced to the zone playoffs which will be played on June 8th on the Cornwall Turf. Game times TBD. The AAB will practice today 3:30-5:00.
- AB have completed their season and are asked to hand in jerseys to Mrs.Steele ASAP. Reminder to all flag players to pay athletic fees.
- Girls Softball:
- Game tomorrow at 4:30 Spring Lane. Rain date will be Thursday.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is looking for student volunteers. Students must be in grade 9. There is a poster on the office window. Please check it out for more information.