Wednesday April 29, 2026
According to the Google, I have uncovered another long lost poem by famous writer William Gemini.
“To Garden, or not to Garden!”
The soil starts to stir as the sunlight descends,
To wake up our tiny and leafy-green friends.
With hats made of dirt, they poke through the dark,
Igniting the garden with one little spark.
The water drops glisten like jewels on the vine,
A sign that the weather is perfectly fine.
In April’s soft cradle, they flourish and climb,
A beautiful start to a wonderful time.
Yearbook: No yearbook meeting today!
Flag Football: AA girls flag football will practice today after school from 3-4, outside!
Girls Softball - Thursday from 3-4:15pm
2026 Easter Seals Ambassador, Rowan MacDonald will be visiting Birchwood today. Rowan’s motto is… “There is ability in every disability. We are no less. We are unstoppable!” There will be an announcement for grade 7 students to come to the cafeteria at 1:40pm
Library:
- Please return all overdue library books at break or lunch. There is a drop off located outside the library doors, so classes are not disturbed.
- Study Hall - A reminder that this is a reward for independent students who are capable of using their time to complete their work. Students are not permitted to ask to go to study hall; teachers are the only ones who can assign students through the booking tab.
Top Shelf 5KM Shuffle:
Remember Students/Parents/Guardians/Staff to sign up for the Top Shelf Shuffle this Saturday 9am. Great prizes and Chocolate milk. Free t-shirt while supplies last. Cost is $20. Registration closes online at 3pm this Wednesday. Any issues registering please see the office. If you are interested in volunteering let us know as well. Don’t miss this Top Shelf event!!
Music:
- Monday: Complimentary Lemon Water at Lunch.
- Tuesday: Last rehearsal before Halifax for Grade 9 at 7:40 Please be sure you are there.
- Wednesday: Grade 7 Band. Grade 7 will be going to Summerside next Friday to perform at the Beginner Band Days.
- Thursday: Grade 9 Band will be leaving for Halifax tomorrow morning and will be arriving back on Friday. Good luck to our performers. The itinerary is posted on the Band website and Mr. Giddings is going to be sending out a final email to parents today so please let them know to look for that. . Please plan to arrive here at Birchwood at 7AM. The bus leaves promptly at 7:30AM. There will be no Grade 8 Band or Midnight Rockers that day.
Drama Club:
- Terrific work yesterday! The rehearsals are Monday and Tuesday next week. All cast members are asked to attend.
Birchwood Grade 9 Semi Formal - Tickets will be on sale today at lunch time in the lobby. Tickets are $35, cash only, and can only be purchased by Birchwood grade 9 students. Tickets will also be available to purchase Monday to Thursday.
Ice Cream Treats:
Ice cream treats will be for sale for $1 in the cafeteria today at lunch.