Monday May 11 2026 Announcements

Music:

  • Monday: Complimentary Lemon Water at Lunch.
  • Tuesday: Grade 9 Band at 7:40.
  • Wednesday: Grade 7 Band at Lunch.
  • Thursday: Grade 8 Band at 7:40 and Midnight Rockers at Lunch.
  • The Grade 7 Band represented Birchwood well at the Beginner Band Days in Summerside on Friday. Fantastic performances by everyone involved.

Drama Club:

  • Rehearsal today and tomorrow at lunch! 
  • The Birchwood Drama Club will perform “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! Monday

Art: 

  • Previous groups art work, please come get it ASAP.

Gauss Competition: 

  • The 7 and 8 Math Gauss competition will take place Wednesday morning during period 1.  For those that signed up there will be a short meeting in room 162 on Tuesday at break.

Ice Cream Treats:

  • Will be on sale in the cafeteria on Wednesday because of the play at the Confederation Centre on Thursday.

Family Violence Prevention Week:

  • This week, May 11th - 15th, marks Family Violence Prevention Week 2026.  This year’s theme is "Supporting Intergenerational Resilience in Our Communities."  Family Violence Prevention Week highlights the Premier’s Action Committee’s vision of a society where everyone is safe, respected and valued and where people have opportunities to reach their full potential while contributing to the overall well-being of families and communities.  On Wednesday, May 13th, we encourage students and staff to wear purple clothing and/or a purple ribbon to raise awareness of the campaign and to demonstrate that violence in any relationship is not acceptable.

Library:

  • Please return all overdue library books at break or lunch. There is a drop box outside the library doors as well. If students have any book recommendations, they can fill out a sticky note and post it on the recommendation board just inside the library doors. 

Athletics:

  • Flag Football:  
    • AG Flag: Practice today 3:00-4:30. Bring your cleats and gym shoes. See Mme Power if you won’t be there.
    • AAB games @ Francois Boute at 5:30 and 7:10
    • AAG games @Cornwall turf 4:45 and 5:35
  • Girls Softball: No Practice Today! 
    • Practice tomorrow at 3 to 4:15 at Spring Lane Field. Everyone must have all of their game equipment for practice. See Mr. Mitchell if you have any questions.
  • Powerlifting:
    • Tuesday and Thursday this week 3-4pm If you can not attend please see Mr. MaCalllum
  • Track and Field:
    • Today is the final day to sign up for events. The lists are on the tables outside the gym. There will be a high jump try out in the gym on Wednesday for all levels.

Misc:

  • The Cavendish Farms Fry Truck will be at Birchwood today during lunch.
  • The grade 9 writing assessment will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. 
  • The Math Gauss Competition will take place on Wednesday morning for grade 7s and 8s. 
  • Reminder to students that there are no energy drinks allowed at school. 
  • Students please use the garbage cans outside of the school and refrain from throwing garbage on the ground.